Schmersal Universal BDF200 push-button panel
24 November, 2014The Schmersal Universal BDF200 Control Panel offers good flexibility with colour combinations for mushroom buttons, push-buttons and illuminated push-buttons.
B&W Tek TacticID-GP Raman spectrometer
20 November, 2014The TacticID-GP from B&W Tek is a handheld Raman spectrometer that is suitable for hazmat, explosives, narcotics and more.
E2S Warning Signals horn and strobe range
18 November, 2014E2S adds SIL 2 compatibility to its horn and strobe range.
Refinery upgrades shut-off valves for improved safety and efficiency
06 November, 2014 by Andreas Pischke*In Europe, safety, efficiency and compliance with European regulations are major criteria in critical applications such as burner management systems. For this reason, one refinery decided to invest in new fuel gas lines and safety systems for its heaters and furnaces to make the units safer and more efficient.
Using infrared thermography to help prevent the spread of viruses
23 October, 2014Since the Swine Flu threat and the most recent outbreak of Ebola in West Africa, healthcare providers and public officials have been using non-contact infrared cameras to quickly scan large numbers of people in public areas for the elevated body temperatures that could indicate a virus infection.
GM International intrinsic safe isolators
20 October, 2014NHP has been appointed the Australia/New Zealand distributor for GM International, a specialist manufacturer of intrinsic safe isolators.
Bidirectional communication with IO-Link sensors
13 October, 2014IO-Link technology offers a range of options for cost-effective, bidirectional communication between sensors and automation systems.
Thermo Scientific microPhazir AS asbestos analyser
21 July, 2014The Thermo Scientific microPhazir AS is a handheld analyser designed for the screening and identification of asbestos-containing materials. The analyser delivers accurate results on the spot, enabling users to perform rapid screening at no incremental cost.
Sick deTec2 Core safety light curtain
01 July, 2014The deTec2 Core safety light curtain from Sick has been added to the deTec range. A type 2 device with PL c or SIL1, the deTec2 Core accommodates the changes to product standard IEC 61496-1 and provides safety for the machine and operator.
FLIR A310 ex ATEX-certified thermal imaging camera mounted in an enclosure
19 May, 2014The FLIR A310 ex ATEX-certified thermal imaging camera mounted in an enclosure is suitable for use in hazardous locations.
On the road: fighting truck-driver fatigue with technology
02 April, 2014Telematic devices (or onboard computers that are managed in the back office) enable transport companies to have a better view and a more real-time view of what is actually happening on the roads, not only from an operations point of view but also from a driver alertness and fatigue management point of view.
Wireless technology to boost Sydney Roosters' title defence
18 March, 2014Defending 2013 NRL Champions the Sydney Roosters are using a motion sensor product to boost training, injury prevention and player rehabilitation programs. The dorsaVi technology, which is also used in OHS applications, enables many aspects of detailed human movement and position to be accurately captured, quantified and assessed outside a biomechanics lab, in both real-time and real situations.
Driver safety in the construction industry
17 March, 2014Q H & M Birt was contracted to work on the Queensland Curtis LNG Project (QCLNG). Vehicle safety and driver awareness were key considerations for the client on this job and Future Fleet recommended the MiX Telematics In-Vehicle Monitoring System (IVMS).
ams AS5162 contactless magnetic position sensor
27 February, 2014The AS5162 contactless magnetic position sensing technology from ams provides accurate position data for the latest active chassis control systems in the automotive industry.
Narda Safety Test Solutions IDA 2 Interference and Direction Analyzer
26 February, 2014Narda Safety Test Solutions has equipped the second generation of its Interference and Direction Analyzer with I/Q analyzer functions. Based on the I/Q data, the handheld IDA 2 generates high-resolution spectrograms, persistence spectrums and time domain displays that were previously only available from high-cost laboratory instruments. Radio spectrum interference and impairments can thus be detected and analysed on the spot.
