Oil & Gas

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Renown Electric: i-Alert Monitoring Solution Sensors

The health of industrial machinery may be determined by measuring the equipment’s vibration signature.  If a gear, fan, or other essential component is out of alignment or otherwise functioning incorrectly, the vibrations of the machine will change. Monitoring vibrations can help to proactively identify problems before they substantially impact operations. Vibration analysis typically happens as part of a regularly scheduled maintenance cycle with data being compared monthly, quarterly, or annually.

 

 

 

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Emerson Launches a Complete Suite of Digital Solutions for Operators Monitoring Corrosion and Erosion

Emerson recently introduced a complete corrosion and erosion monitoring portfolio with digital capabilities and full integration with the Plantweb digital ecosystem through the new Rosemount 4390 series of corrosion and erosion wireless transmitters and Plantweb Insight Non-Intrusive Corrosion application. The monitoring portfolio turns existing offline corrosion probes into online tools to monitor for the risk of corrosion or erosion in oil and gas processing.

 

 

 

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Phoenix Contact: PTCB – Now with Class I, Div. 2 approval

The PTCB circuit breakers from Phoenix Contact are now approved for use in Class I, Division 2 hazardous locations. The entire family is Listed to UL 508 and Recognized to UL 2367. With the new approvals, the narrow circuit breakers meet the stringent requirements for installation in potentially explosive areas in North America. The PTCB family is ideal for 24 V DC applications that require high density and effective protected power distribution to multiple common loads.

 

 

 

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ABB’s New ReliaGear LV MCC Is the Next Level in Motor Control Centers

ABB has recently announced the release of ReliaGear LV MCC. The low voltage motor control center is built for simplicity and durability. Designed for safety, this low-voltage MCC was created to meet customer needs across a wide range of applications with a focus on smart MCC solutions. ReliaGear LV MCC is UL/cUL 845 listed and available globally in all ANSI markets where NEMA standards are prevalent and/or required.

 

 

 

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Yokogawa to Begin Offering OpreX Batch Solution with Enhanced Portfolio for Batch Plants

Yokogawa Electric Corporation recently announced that it will begin providing OpreX Batch Solution on March 17. This solution for batch manufacturing applications eliminates the overlap between process control system (PCS) and manufacturing execution system (MES) related work and helps to enhance efficiency through all phases of the plant lifecycle, from design and engineering to actual operation, modification, and expansion.

 

 

 

OKW’s TOPTEC Plastic Enclosures – Now In 28 Permutations
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OKW’s TOPTEC Plastic Enclosures – Now In 28 Permutations

OKW’s TOPTEC plastic enclosures for PCBs with protruding connectors and interfaces are now available in 28 different permutations. TOPTEC is ideal for applications including monitoring, signalling and control systems; medical and wellness devices; laboratory technology; computer peripherals and IoT/IIoT. Installations are faster because pre-assembled PCBs fitted with protruding connectors or interfaces can be mounted directly into the case – with no need to wire them in afterwards.

 

 

 

Honeywell Introduces New Enterprise Software to Help Gas Distributors Transform Metering Operations
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Honeywell Introduces New Enterprise Software to Help Gas Distributors Transform Metering Operations

In early November of 2020, Honeywell announced the release of Measurement IQ (MIQ) Optimize – an enterprise-wide solution for monitoring meters, gas chromatographs and other measurement assets. The new software solution collects and analyses diagnostic information from devices across different sites for a real-time overview of metering health.

 

 

 

Yokogawa Releases CENTUM VP R6.08 Integrated Production Control System
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Yokogawa Releases CENTUM VP R6.08 Integrated Production Control System

On January 20, 2021, Yokogawa Electric Corporation announced that it would be releasing CENTUM VP R6.08, an enhanced version of the CENTUM VP integrated production control system for industrial plants, and released it two days later on January 22. CENTUM VP is a core product in the OpreX Control and Safety System solutions family. This release delivers enhancements that drastically reduce the amount of work needed to upgrade a control system’s CPU module, including a newly developed utility kit and standards certification for individual CPU modules.

 

 

 

Hammond Manufacturing: Type 4 Two Door Freestanding Enclosure
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Hammond Manufacturing: Type 4 Two Door Freestanding Enclosure

Designed to house electrical, electronic, hydraulic or pneumatic controls and instruments, the Type 4 two-door freestanding enclosure from Hammond Manufacturing provides protection where equipment may be hosed down or otherwise be very wet, or in specific applications.

 

 

 

EATON Wiring Manual Library Now Available for All EPLAN Customers
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EATON Wiring Manual Library Now Available for All EPLAN Customers

Eaton’s electrical business has deep regional application expertise in power distribution and circuit protection; power quality, backup power and energy storage; control and automation; life safety and security; structural solutions; and harsh and hazardous environment solutions. Through end-to-end services, channel and an integrated digital platform & insights Eaton is powering what matters across industries and around the world, helping customers solve their most critical electrical power management challenges.

 

 

 

Belden: DRAGON MACH4x00 Layer 3 Backbone Switches
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Belden: DRAGON MACH4x00 Layer 3 Backbone Switches

Data density is increasing rapidly and industrial backbone networks need higher bandwidths to efficiently transport large amounts of data from the field level to the control room. The DRAGON MACH4x00 series offers superior bandwidth capabilities to meet increasing data demands. With four or eight ports that can be set-up for 2.5 Gigabit or 10 Gigabit, redundant power supplies and various management interfaces, engineers will be able to handle current and future bandwidth needs without compromising on availability.

 

 

 

CEMBRE Announces Thermal Transfer Printer for Fast Marking Capability
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CEMBRE Announces Thermal Transfer Printer for Fast Marking Capability

The innovative MARKINGENIUS® MG3 technology offers a universal and fast identification system. The thermal transfer printer quickly marks any brand of terminal blocks, and also creates wire markers, panel rating plates, push button legends and more.

FLIR Launches Always-On Vibration and Temperature Condition Monitoring Kit for Industrial Inspection
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FLIR Launches Always-On Vibration and Temperature Condition Monitoring Kit for Industrial Inspection

Often before industrial machinery start showing issues that require immediate maintenance, pending problems can be detected through minute vibration changes. Therefore, the first component of effective condition monitoring is a combined remote vibration and temperature sensing monitoring solution.

 

 

 

Stewart Connector Expands SealJack Cable Applied Connector Series With Cat6a Solutions
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Stewart Connector Expands SealJack Cable Applied Connector Series With Cat6a Solutions

Stewart Connector recently expanded the SealJack Cable Applied Connector series to support Cat 6a applications. The SealJack Cable Applied Connector series now supports Cat5e, Cat6, and Cat6a performance levels through IP67 plug kits, cable assemblies, and cable applied jacks. The SealJack Cable Applied Connector series is a unique IP67 rated connector system that offers versatility and reliable performance when designing products for rugged applications.