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How to save energy in hazardous area control systems
This article from Burkert Fluid Control Systems explains how energy can be saved in hazardous ex environments by using smarter and more integrated systems comprising valves, actuators and positioners.
This article from Burkert Fluid Control Systems explains how energy can be saved in hazardous ex environments by using smarter and more integrated systems comprising valves, actuators and positioners.
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SCADA system security - act now before your system is attacked!
As attacks on SCADA systems by the Stuxnet virus increase, Norman Data Defense urges automation specialists to review the security of their control system, as many will not currently be protected.
As attacks on SCADA systems by the Stuxnet virus increase, Norman Data Defense urges automation specialists to review the security of their control system, as many will not currently be protected.
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How to select the best illumination method for machine vision
This article from Stemmer Imaging discusses the critical issue of illumination for machine vision applications.
This article from Stemmer Imaging discusses the critical issue of illumination for machine vision applications.
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Machinery Directive harmonised standards - a word of caution
Paul Laidler, the Managing Director of Laidler Associates, recommends caution when deciding which 'harmonised' standards to apply when CE marking machinery in accordance with the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC.
Paul Laidler, the Managing Director of Laidler Associates, recommends caution when deciding which 'harmonised' standards to apply when CE marking machinery in accordance with the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC.
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Novel inductive sensors can be shaped to suit the application
Mark Howard of Zettlex Ltd explains how next-generation inductive transducers work and why they are being specified in place of traditional inductive devices, potentiometers, optical encoders and magnetic encoders.
Mark Howard of Zettlex Ltd explains how next-generation inductive transducers work and why they are being specified in place of traditional inductive devices, potentiometers, optical encoders and magnetic encoders.
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Plant maintenance - advice for managers
The European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA) has launched its new Healthy Workplaces Campaign for 2010/11, promoting safe maintenance across Europe. MCP Consulting and Training suggestions some questions that managers should ask themselves.
The European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA) has launched its new Healthy Workplaces Campaign for 2010/11, promoting safe maintenance across Europe. MCP Consulting and Training suggestions some questions that managers should ask themselves.
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An online guide to machinery risk assessment
Jon Severn, Editor of MachineBuilding.net, offers some useful pointers for risk assessments on machinery.
Jon Severn, Editor of MachineBuilding.net, offers some useful pointers for risk assessments on machinery.
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Low-cost controlgear products may not be a good investment
GAMBICA explains why machine builders should be very wary of using low-cost controlgear or products that are described as 'equivalent to' or 'interchangeable with' those from leading brands.
GAMBICA explains why machine builders should be very wary of using low-cost controlgear or products that are described as 'equivalent to' or 'interchangeable with' those from leading brands.
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How to specify IP ratings for enclosures
Schneider Electric believes that a lack of understanding of IP ratings is leading to enclosures being specified with inappropriate levels of protection. Moreover, some IP ratings do not conform to international standards and are not relevant to the intended use of the products to which they have been applied.
Schneider Electric believes that a lack of understanding of IP ratings is leading to enclosures being specified with inappropriate levels of protection. Moreover, some IP ratings do not conform to international standards and are not relevant to the intended use of the products to which they have been applied.
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Overcoming problems with silicon oil-filled pressure sensors
Sam Drury, Sales & Marketing Director at Impress Sensors & Systems, explains how the latest generation of pressure sensors overcomes the problems traditionally encountered with silicon oil-filled pressure sensors.
Sam Drury, Sales & Marketing Director at Impress Sensors & Systems, explains how the latest generation of pressure sensors overcomes the problems traditionally encountered with silicon oil-filled pressure sensors.
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EN ISO 11161 - Safe design of Integrated Manufacturing Systems
Robin Carver* introduces EN ISO 11161, which is the standard for assemblies of machinery, and goes on to outline its contents and describe its relationship to the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC and other machinery safety standards.
Robin Carver* introduces EN ISO 11161, which is the standard for assemblies of machinery, and goes on to outline its contents and describe its relationship to the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC and other machinery safety standards.
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EN ISO 13849-1:2008 and its errors and omissions
Robin Carver, a machinery safety consultant and BSI committee member*, explains why he thinks that EN ISO 13849-1:2008 is confusing, contains errors and is of little practical use.
Robin Carver, a machinery safety consultant and BSI committee member*, explains why he thinks that EN ISO 13849-1:2008 is confusing, contains errors and is of little practical use.
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