Weidmuller’s Wave TTA is a universal signal isolator, converter and alarm module.  It is programmed using a USB programmer (available as a separate item) and can accept a wide range of standard inputs. On the output side, the TTA has an analogue (4-20mA/0-±10V) output which can be linearised to suit the application, as well as [...]

Weidmuller has recently release a new Data Mainline Catalogue which contains information on the entire range of Active and Passive Industrial Ethernet products as well as tools and accessories. Products covered in this catalogue include: Managed and Unmanaged Switches IP67 Switches & Serial Device Servers PoE (Power Over Ethernet) Switches Bluetooth Gateways and Wireless I/O [...]

A new addition to the Weidmuller Signal range is the ACT20P Strain Gauge Transmitter. The ACT20P Bridge converts the signal generated by a resistance bridge strain gauge to a standard analogue signal format. It uses ratio-metric noise cancellation to provide an unusually accurate and stable measurement of the bridge signal. Features Built in bridge excitation [...]

Weidmuller Australia recently became the national distributor for Nokeval products, as the Western Australian distributor for the Weidmuller Signal Portfolio, Pacific Automation is now able to provide Nokeval products. The range of products available from Nokeval include: Loop Powered LED Displays Loop Powered Signal Converters with LED Displays Field and Panel Mount Modular Displays 8 [...]

Hadar Lighting is distributed in Australia by Pacific Ex, the specialised hazardous area division of Pacific Automation. Hadar Lighting have announced that their innovative LED HDL106 floodlights for Zone 1 Hazardous Areas have received third party certification through SIRA for both ATEX and IEC Ex applications. Hadar Lighting’s Engineering Director, Barry Thompson, commented, “It is [...]

Kraus & Naimer have recently released a truly modern DC knife contact switch, the compact G-Line. The Kraus & Naimer G-Line switches have a self cleaning, wiping action contact system.  Features include high DC switching capacity with independent snap action, high short circuit withstand capability, high vibration and impact resistance and high heat resistance to [...]

The Pump Control Module (PCM) from Bramco provides control for reliable and efficient operation of submersible pumps. It is a proven performer in the Australian mining industry and it’s innovative design, robust construction, ease of installation and low cost sets it apart from competitors. The module operates as follows: after set up, the pump will [...]

Until the 31st December 2009 Weidmuller’s 5-Port Industrial Unmanaged Ethernet Switches are priced at $150 ex GST. This feature rich product is perfect for applications in the field, taking up only 22.5mm on the DIN rail. The IE-SW5-WAVE forms part of the Wave Line Series of Industrial Ethernet products which also includes media converters, routers, [...]

A story that we hear often is that of the electrician who gets called down to the bottom of a mine to investigate why a machine isn’t working, only to find that the operator has accidently pressed the emergency stop button.  All that is required to get the process back up online is a simple [...]

It is common for panels to have an isolation interlock on the door to prevent opening the panel whilst there is power to the components inside.  This presents a problem when a program change needs to be made to a component within the enclosure as the panel has to be powered down to open the [...]