April 2008 Newsletter
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Applications
Cutting pump maintenance to zero
Increasing OEE with MES systems
Sewage treatment plant automated with pneumatics

Product Highlights
Redundant control system for process valves




   
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In this April issue of the PCNE Newsletter we present you applications and product news from all areas of the processing world. Find out how a speciality chemical manufacturer cut his pump maintenance to zero, how to increase Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and how a sewage treatment plant in Greece got automated using pneumatics. Furthermore you will find selected product highlights.

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Applications

1. Cutting pump maintenance to zero
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2. Increasing OEE with MES systems
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3. Sewage treatment plant automated with pneumatics
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Product Highlights:

1. Redundant control system for process valves
The Asco Numatics redundant control system for process valves offers high flow rates for large process valve configurations in oil and gas, refining, and power generation applications. Certified for use in IEC 61508 SIL 3 applications and for ATEX Zone1.

Emerson Industrial Automation
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2. Pressure gauge transducer
The electronic pressure gauge transducer Delos offers switching contacts, analog output and a LC display for the visualisation of the current process pressure and the condition of the switching contact. It is suitable for hygienically sensitive areas.

Jumo
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3. Compact vision system
The In-Sight Micro vision system measures just 30x30x60mm. It is completed with the EasyBuilder configuration software, and smart VisionView operator interface display. It is suited for mounting in very tight spaces on robots, production lines and machinery.

Cognex
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4. Process control system
The process control system Simatic PCS 7 TeleControl integrates distributed, distant substations and a central control system to form a homogeneous overall solution. This allows integration with regard to operation and alarm signalling and reduces costs.

Siemens
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5. Humidity temperature sensor
The rod-shaped standard sensor PM15PS comes with a sub-D jack and offers a digital R232 output. The sensor is suitable for both integration into systems and for local applications, e.g. monitoring measurement data from a laptop.

Galltec Mess- und Regeltechnik

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