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the all-in-one operator interface Control Logic brings you the all-in-one Quickpanel+ from GE Automation & Controls. It’s a compact controller that combines the features and capabilities of a typical programmable logic controller with an operator interface.

range of sizes 6” to 15”

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PLC & HMI 5 IEC programming language support multi-touch for

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The Quickpanel+ can be used with controllers and I/O from multiple vendors for swift and smooth integration even in complex systems. Featuring built-in HMI functions and support for 5 IEC programming languages, its easy configuration saves on development time.

Streamline your system, simplify development and maintenance by relying on one powerful device for your operator interface and control requirements.

SMARTER, FASTER & EASIER. for more information call 1800 557 705 or email sales@control-logic.com.au

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Synchronous motors

closer look 10 Thermal Management sizing software

product brief 14 | 16 | 19 | 23 feature 12 Start-up success 15 Ex LED vs Fluorescent 16 IoT effective implementation 22 Industrial cyber security

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This issue looks at ‘innovation’, such as ABB’s new energy efficient motors, Pfannenberg’s thermal management software, topical cyber security for industry and how the ‘Internet of Things’ is becoming a reality. There’s even talk about transparent wood and the upcoming 2016 Rio Olympics.

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aintenance, efficiency, longevity, cost and implementation are all things that we highly value in a product or service. The new ‘must-haves’ are a result of product manufacturers discovering new ways and techniques to continuously improve on past iterations.

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Red Lion wins award from Telit for their loT platform

Control Logic to distribute GE Multilin (CSE Uniserve)

Red Lion Controls recently won the “2016 Device Partner” Award from Telit, a global enabler of the Internet of Things (IoT). Telit has developed the deviceWISE platform to connect devices to enterprise business systems in many industrial environments for both on-premise and cloud-based remote solutions. Integrating the Telit platform with Red Lion’s industrial automation and networking products allows companies to quickly harness the power of the Industrial IoT to improve their process and daily operations.

Control Logic has been appointed a channel partner in QLD, VIC and SA for CSE Uniserve; a leading supplier of industrial products and services since 1978. With focus on the industrial sector, the partnership involves GE Multilin’s range of motor and feeder protection relays. Features include powerful programmable logic, integrated communications support & accurate monitoring for motors to generators and beyond.

parts, products and news you need to know about.

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This wearable chair allows you to sit while you are standing

Panasonic release HG-C1000 micro laser distance sensors Providing options for measurement centres of 30, 50, 100 200 and 400mm, the HG-C1000 Series can be used in applications that require precise measurements. The sensors incorporate a new optical system with a built-in mirror that allows for a more compact sensor and higher measurement accuracy compared with other sensors all at a much lower cost.

Say hello to Archelis – a wearable chair intended for those who have to stand for several hours at their job. The strap-on chair allows the user to sit while standing. It has been created by Nitto, a Japanese company that works in collaboration with Chiba University’s Centre for Frontier Medical Engineering, Hiroaki Nishimura Design, and Japan Polymer Technology. The product is still under development and is slated for market later this year. If you look at it from a technical perspective, it is not really a chair but rather a leg brace. It can be locked in various positions depending upon user’s requirement and allows the adjustment of your ankle and knee joints while doing so. The gadget works by distributing the pressure over thigh and shin causing a reduction in joint and muscle fatigue.

It’s been created using carbon parts only and is flexible and comfortable enough for longer time usage. It works without power or batteries and was originally aimed at helping surgeons perform surgeries that last for longer periods of time.

Food poisoning detecting fridge Bring your refrigerator into the 21st century by simply affixing a laser that will annihilate microbes residing on your food …Well detect at least. Developed by researchers at the Korea Advanced Institutes of Science and Technology, the device is capable of detecting the movement of the bacteria without actually touching the food itself. What can’t lasers do?

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New smart wine dispenser that pours the perfect glass A company called Synek is launching a ‘Kickstarter’ campaign for their new smart wine dispenser ‘Somm’.

This product learns your palate, and determines which wines you like, then provides the wine lover with a perfect pour. It houses interchangeable bottles of wine and includes temperature control and aeration control, which gives red wines breathability. Wine bottles are essentially cartridges called a “sylo,” which are inserted into the front door of Somm.

There is a patent-pending airtight container specially designed for wine, so that it’s never exposed to oxygen. A downloadable App. will recommend wines and reorder when low.

Control Logic to distribute Satech Workplace safety brand SATECH, specialists in modular safety fencing solutions is now distributed by Control Logic. Clients can request individual customised protection equipment and systems for any industry sector that is not only highly cost-effective but can be assembled quickly for a short lead-time.

Converged communications Today’s environment requires working with a variety of technologies to reach their infrastructure assets. GE has addressed this challenge with the MDS Orbit platform. This next generation wireless communications solution integrates a range of technologies, from cellular to private, and licensed to unlicensed radio, supporting secure private, public and hybrid communications networks.

The best of both worlds The PIANO series power supplies from PULS are available for even the most cost oriented user. Through a fresh and innovative approach, the intrinsic properties of a PULS power supply (high reliability & long service lifetime) have now been embedded into a product that has significant price advantages of 20 to 40% below previous model prices.

Control Logic to distribute the GE range in Western Australia Control Logic have announced that its distribution network of GE Automation & Controls has expanded for the second time in 12 months to include Western Australia.

This latest addition which took affect from the 1st of April will open distribution of the range nationally. With a partnership history spanning over 15 years with GE, and the recent expansion of its WA warehouse, Control Logic are confident it can deliver the expertise and knowledge required. GE is helping industry to connect, monitor, analyse and optimise operations.

Scientists conclude that chocolates make you smarter No need to feel too guilty the next time you indulge on chocolate according to recent studies. Georgina Chrichton conducted a study that involved about 1,000 participants and concluded that those who ate chocolate at least once a week were able to exhibit enhanced brain functionality. The tests showed improved critical thinking exercises and participants were able to think better in abstractions. Foods that contain flavanols increase the brain activity and chocolate is one of those foods.

Airbus unveils the world’s first transparent airplane

No doubt there maybe years before this transparent prototype soars the sky, but scientists have said this environment-friendly plane (its structure will be made from plant materials) is light-weight, cost effective and mesmerizingly futuristic. I’m sure alot of thrill-seeking people can hardly wait for the first flight. The walls will offer in-flight entertainment along with changing colours in response to sunlight and body heat of passengers. The membranes will be able to come translucent or transparent on the touch of a button and based upon user’s preference.

Transparent wood developed In news that’s sure to thrill architects and carpenters around the world, researchers at Stockholm’s KTH Royal Institute of Technology have reportedly developed a new type of wood material that is visibly transparent. That’s right; your windows and solar panels might soon be made of wood. To create this optically transparent wood material (which technically isn’t 100 percent wood) The researchers on the KTH team used a chemical process to remove the wood’s naturally occurring lignin, which is a component of the wood’s cell walls. Removing the lignin creates a sort of bleached white wood color, which the team then makes clearer with a bit of tinkering and nanoscale engineering.

Hong Kong man spends 1.5 years & $50K to build his own female robot A 42-year-old product and graphic designer in Hong Kong has built a female robot resembling a Hollywood actress whom he doesn’t want to name. (It’s Scarlett Johansson.) 70% of the crop-topped humanoid was made using 3D printing technology and responds to a set of verbal commands and makes facial expressions. Ricky Ma built the full-size robot, dubbed “Mark 1,” from scratch on his balcony. “During this process, a lot of people would say things like, “Are you stupid? This takes a lot of money. Do you even know how to do it? It’s really hard,” Ma said.

Self-taught, he overcame challenges like burnt-out electric motors and inexperience with electromechanics and programming. Who needs a GF.

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Motor efficiencies focus on mitigating heat losses and these losses typically come from the rotor. So it makes sense that reducing those losses saves energy. Currently, there are three main options for improving motor efficiency.

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Increasing induction motor efficiency is typically achieved by adding more active (usually copper) materials to the stator windings.

Although the motor construction is the same and familiar maintenance processes can be maintained, rotor current losses will still be present, and the resulting heat transferred to the motor casing and bearings.

Motor bearing failures are the primary cause of induction motor malfunctions. Additionally, the added copper in the stator may increase the frame size and will increase motor weight.

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Use permanent magnets The second option is to use permanent magnet motors.

Rare earth permanent magnets are designed into the motor’s rotor, eliminating the need for a magnetizing current.

Because of this, there is no rotor current and therefore very little heat being transferred to the rest of the motor and bearings. This immediately improves motor energy efficiency however unlike induction motors, permanent magnet motors require the use of a variable speed drive to control the motor. The rare earth magnets create issues with maintenance because Certified service workshops who are capable of working with the strong magnetic forces are required.

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Synchronous reluctance (SynRM) motors are a third option. SynRM motors take advantage of the proven simplicity and reliability of induction motors and the higher efficiency of permanent magnet motors, but without the use of rare earth magnets.

It’s the motor’s rotor design that makes this possible. Using the stator of an induction motor, the rotor is replaced with a specially designed rotor that aligns with the stator’s magnetic field. Like permanent magnet motors, SynRM motors also require the use of a variable speed drive to control the motor. The drive calculates the offset angle of the magnetic field, resulting in rotation. Looking at lifetime costs, SynRM motors are maintained the same as induction motors, no certified workshops are needed because there are no rare earth magnets.

With no need for a rotor magnetizing current, the rotor runs cooler and that means less heat is transferred to the motor and bearings.

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What does this mean for motor efficiency?

The ABB SynRM motor-drive package efficiency is measured to verify the efficiency of the whole system and not just separate components. The measurements are carried out across the full speed range to make sure you get the true system efficiency at the speeds that you will be running.

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The graphs below show the efficiencies of an ABB IE4 SynRM and drive package compared to those of an IE2 motor and drive package.

IE4 SynRM motor reduces losses up to 40%

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GSK Healthcare products GSK’s high technology facility at Port Fairy in Victoria, AUS, is one of the world’s largest producers of thebaine, codeine and morphine.

An ABB SynRM motors and drives package, is driving substantial energy savings at one of the pumping stations. A drop in electricity consumption has been recorded at the pump from 148 to 136 amps. Furthermore, a temperature reduction of 25 percent and a 60 percent reduction in noise have also been achieved at the motor.

Pumping Station for South Staffs Water in the UK The ABB SynRM solution replaced an induction motor-based variable-speed drive package at South Staffs Water in the UK, resulting in a 6% energy saving as well as a 58% reduction in frame temperature. This lowered the bearing temperature which means they could extend the period between greasing, reducing ongoing maintenance costs and potentially eliminating the need for force fan cooling when running at lower operating speeds. There was also 75% reduction in audible noise, which was fantastic news for the nearby residential areas.

Stora Enso’s pulp and paper mill Stora Enso’s pulp and paper mill in Nymölla, Sweden recently replaced a pulp pump motor and drive with ABB’s IE4 synchronous reluctance (SynRM) motor and drive package to test out the energy savings. The measured reduction in energy consumption, in the range of 15 to 25%, seemed almost too good to be true. But based on numerous tests the results have been reconfirmed via thousands of data points.

Radius Systems Pipe manufacturer Radius Systems’ plant in Derbyshire, UK, produces polyethylene pipes for gas and water transfer. Their twin extruder constant torque application benefited from the ABB SynRM motor technology by providing up to 15 percent lower energy use, a significant reduction in motor maintenance costs and a drop in audible noise.

The best of both worlds The ABB SynRM is a solution that provides the efficiency needed while keeping on-going maintenance costs low via the advantages of permanent magnet technology together with the simplicity and service-friendliness of an induction platform. Each motor-drive package combines proven stator technology, an innovative magnet-free rotor design, a best-in-class industrial drive and advanced software to offer a complete, optimised solution.

Control Logic can assist in selecting, implementing and understanding your new SynRM motor. Call our ABB team on 1800 557 705 or email sales@control-logic.com.au.

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This software package has been created to work for you (and me). It takes away the guess work, and gives you worry-free recommendations to potentially save a heap of money. Why over-spend on a system when there’s one at half the price that can do the same job and lasts twice as long?

These costs could be simply applying the right sized filter-fan for the job, or ensuring there is no downtime due to equipment failure down the track. It’s quick, it’s easy, it’s free, and at the end of the day it saves money. Plus the software is a lot more comprehensive than others on the market.

Interviewed by Gray Williams, Marketing Guru, Control Logic headquarters.

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Brendan Zuehlke from our Brisbane office talks thermal management and cars.

Let’s get straight into it.. When talking thermal management, what kind of applications tend to cause the most grief? What should we look out for?

From a thermal aspect (in switchboards), variable speed drives are the biggest issue. I often use the analogy of a VSD acting as a small heater inside your cabinet. This needs to be taken into consideration when designing your switchboard.

Out of curiosity why would someone choose a filterfan over an air-conditioner?

A filter-fan is a great cost effective solution when applied in the correct way. They can be used over an air conditioner in an ambient environment that does not exceed the target temperature inside the enclosure. A filter-fan is also best utilised in a cleaner environment where contaminants such as corrosive gases or dust cannot affect the installed components.

Does location come into it? A Brisbane vs Melbourne factory for example.

Certainly, however not in the way people might think. The contributing factor is condensation! If a switchboard is installed in an area with high humidity then other techniques need to be adopted to ensure safe operating conditions.

So what attracted you into this industry?

My father is an automation engineer so I learnt about programming projects at an early age. I find the diversity of projects and problems I’m involved in satisfying. No two applications are the same.

So I’ve been told you collect cars… how many cars have you tinkered with? What’s your latest toy?

There’s 50+ (not all mine). I like to install engine management computers with some of my installations making over 700HP, that are then used in competitive drag car applications. My latest toy is a 1989 Toyota Cressida. I’m aiming for a 550hp street driven car.

Is this a typical weekend?

Cars? Not at all. I reserve my weekends for family and riding my mountain bike.

Cool! Thanks for your time Brendan.

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start-up success

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ant to know the founder characteristics of a multi-billion dollar tech company in Australia? Apparently you need to be male, in your mid 30’s and roughly 2-3 years into the business.

At the very top of the list is 8 billion powerhouse Atlassian, an enterprise software group of companies that develop products geared towards software developers and project managers. The company is leading by example and it shows that it’s never too late to create the next big thing – even in Australia.

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull is certainly a fan of Australian start-ups and has created a $1.1 billion innovation package including tax breaks for start-up investors. While the new generation try and get rich through YouTube videos, for the rest of us it may be worth creating fresh business ideas. Here are a few of start-ups to watch this year.

StartupAus, a not-for-profit organization compiled a list of Australia’s biggest success companies with valuations in excess of $100 million, and reported that more than 90% of the founders had an average age of 33 when they started.

Companies such as Invoice2Go, taxi booking app ‘Ingogo’ and game developer Halfbrick studios (creators of Fruit Ninja) have made the cut.

With the extreme cost of security breaches and how commonplace it’s becoming, Bugcrowd offers security testing for business owners, application developers and corporations. They utilise their community of 22,000 security consultants to provide testing.

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>> timeline: computer history through the ages

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Grace Hopper records what she jokingly called the first actual computer bug - a moth stuck between relay contacts.

FIRST ROBOT

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Belgian Paul Otlet co-created a massive ‘search engine’ with the purpose to share all the world’s knowledge.

DIRECT KEYBOARD INPUT

At MIT, researchers begin experimenting with direct keyboard input to computers to make life more convenient.

UNIMATE, the first massproduced industrial robot begins work at General Motors.

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The C programming language is released by Dennis Ritchie which is still used today.

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Less than a year ago, Persollo just had a business plan with not much to show. Their idea was to enable e-commerce for small merchants across social networks without setting up sophisticated, expensive e-commerce sites. Fast-forward to December and they now have a slick product with hundreds of business customers recruited in a few months and a O steady stream of processed L L O S R E P transactions.

The word “Gorilla” comes from a Greek word that means “A tribe of hairy women”.

Replacing the technical and antiquated tools and systems needed to modify web pages, Simpla is a content-management platform that makes it easy for non-technical website owners to edit web-page designs, text, images and video by clicking and editing in their browser.

Users don’t need to understand how to code or all the tools S IM P L A normally needed to download, modify and upload code.

A group of pandas is called an ‘embarassment’.

Established early last decade, Invoice2go spent many years trying to develop the right solution before it found a product-market fit. Invoice2go is an invoicing app for mobile businesses such as tradies, raising $50 million in venture capital funding in the past 18 months. It now has 200,000 business customers sending 1 million invoices a month.

Russia did not consider beer to be alcohol until 2011. It was previously classified as a soft drink.

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Male kangaroos flex their biceps to impress females.

Launched in June last year, Townske is a Sydney-based app that allows locals across the world to help create city guides of their cities for travellers to use and experience an authentic time in those cities. That local knowledge is what Townske is hoping will set it apart from other travel services, which mainly rely TOWNSKE on the input of other tourists. With the app proudly featured on Apple’s store across several countries, growth is at a phenomenal rate.

The Queen of England owns a drivethrough McDonald’s restaurant.

A cat will almost never meow at another cat. Cats use this sound for humans.

While created in 1986, it was 1992 the Joint Photographic Expert Group (JPEG) created the set standard for digital.

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The C64, as it’s better known sells for $595, comes with 64KB of RAM and features impressive graphics.

FIRST CAMERA PHONE

Japan introduces the first digital phone with integrated camera with a resolution of 0.11 megapixels.

The Apple Watch - a computer in watch form had a million units ordered on the day of release.

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Self-driving cars are predicted to be widely available for sale.

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product brief FLOODLIGHTS 6521 Series

HAND LAMPS 6141 Series Stahl have a range of LED Hand Lamps for use in Hazardous environments. The 6141 series is able to be used in Zone 1, 2, 21, 22 and waterproof to IP68.

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As standard the units feature a broad beam reflector but they can be fitted with reflectors for narrow beam or asymmetrical light distribution.

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1 Mansory Black Marlin Jet Ski

Introducing the Mansory carbon fibre super bike on water. Based on the Sea-Doo RXT-X 260 RS, this beast features a Rotax engine punching out 550hp for incredible speed and power. All you need now is a spare $62K for the Jet Ski and the Mandsory G63 to tow it home in. http://www.mansory.com

2 Revolights Eclipse These bike lights will make you look like you’re levitating, with its four rings of LEDs that mount to the front and back tyres. It detects the bike’s speed automatically and illuminates accordingly.

There is also a 360º visibility feature, bluetooth, turn signals, ride tracking, alerts & more. Cool! http://revolights.com

3 Zarooq Sand Racer You’ll need deep pockets for this one. Dune buggys have been around for a while but rarely do they get to be enjoyed on public roads. The Zaroog Sand Racer for UAE packs 500hp to the rear wheels for endless sliding fun through the sand dunes. $125-250K. http://zarooqmotors.com

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4 Fusion 230 Whirlpool Bathtub This is no bubble bath for your kids. The Ghost System whirlpool Fusion 230 is equipped with disinfection and a sophisticated system for water recirculation. The coolest feature is an invisible hydromassage system which is free of external outlets and jets. Install one for $9,500. http://archiexpo.com

5 Champagne Gun

Consider yourself a distinguished gent? Or perhaps just a show-off. The Champagne Gun is your dose of extravagance and works by loading a magnum sized bottle into its chamber. The gun can fire Champagne for up to six metres over 45 seconds. Yours for $460. http://www.champagnegun.com

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did you know The service life of LEDs is more than 50,000 hours.

Should I consider upgrading?

Fluorescent lighting is used extensively across the world in a wide range of applications and the chances are that if your site has a requirement for hazardous area industrial lighting, then a large proportion of these will be fluorescent fittings. If you work

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Look around a site and you will probably see a number of fluorescents which are no longer working, or if they are still running, frequent maintenance will be required to ensure they are operating correctly.

LED linear luminaires provide a solution to many of the problems which exist with traditional fluorescent fittings. If you haven’t already then you should really be considering upgrading your site to LED. At a glance, here are the major advantages of LEDs compared to conventional fluorescent luminaires.

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“Operating and maintenance on-going costs are minimised.”

advantages of LEDs

Longer service life and 1 maintenance free period.

High performance diodes = 2 excellent luminous efficacy.

3 Ideal for saving energy.

Operating and maintenance 4 on-going costs are minimised.

5 Ideal for extreme temperatures.

Low CO2 emissions. LED luminaires 6 contribute to climate protection.

LEDs have a high vibration resistance and 7 suited for use in rough industrial environments.

8 Luminous intensity can be adjusted to the surrounding light. luminaries increase safety. They do not suddenly 9 failLEDcompletely, but only gradually lose their luminosity.

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any of today’s organisations are eager to implement Connected Factory, Industry 4.0 and/or IIoT concepts to realise benefits, such as reduced operational costs and better visibility and control. While it is unrealistic and costprohibitive for most to construct green-field facilities or “rip- and-replace” legacy equipment, many solutions utilise existing equipment and allow components to be strategically deployed. When updating a facility, it is important that expectations be set early. Despite the vision of an IP address for every piece of equipment in a network, the reality is end users will not be able to log into every panel meter, water pump and drive from mobile devices.

implementation

The first step when devising an effective implementation strategy should revolve around the environment and the devices, applications and processes that make it up.

Before plans are put into action, consider the following five key elements:

PROTOCOL CONVERTER

Data Station Plus

The Data Station Plus from Red Lion is an industrial data collection and management device. The Data Station Plus offers protocol conversion, data logging and remote machine access with three built in serial ports and a 10/100BaseT(X) Ethernet port. The combination of more than 300 built-in protocols and several physical communication ports enables disparate devices to communicate seamlessly with one another.

ALL-IN-ONE ProducTVity Station The ProducTVity Station lets you create your own sophisticated production scoreboard using any consumer model LED/LCD TV. It features built-in communications drivers to connect to any PLC, drive, power meter and other automation equipment.

Determine at a glance how production rates and targets are doing in real-time and streamline productivity on the floor for instant results.

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MANAGED SWITCHES NT24K Series Red Lion’s N-Tron® series NT24k™ Gigabit managed industrial Ethernet switches offers a wide array of port configurations, media types and Power over Ethernet Plus (PoE+) models including 10/100/1000 copper, and Fast Ethernet and Gigabit fibre options. Housed in rugged hardened enclosures, the NT24k switches feature extended shock and vibration specifications, wide operating temperature ratings and best-inclass ring technology.

M2M ROUTERS SN-6000 Series Red Lion’s Sixnet® series IndustrialPro® SN-6000 cellular routers offer secure and reliable remote connectivity to deployed assets that utilize cellular carrier networks. Ideal for harsh environments, our rugged industrial routers provide easy wireless communication between SCADA servers, RTUs, PLCs, remote I/O and other Ethernet and serial connected devices such as security cameras or industrial sensors.

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Legacy equipment

Take inventory of the devices and equipment across the network. How old are they?

Do they need to be replaced or upgraded? Is legacy equipment going to be able to communicate with newer equipment? How much time and money will this take?

What cost-effective solutions can address this infrastructure?

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Enable communication between devices

While most automation equipment is designed to last years, they often only communicate via proprietary protocols that commonly use RS-232/422/485 serial cables. Companies looking to connect devices from disparate manufacturers can now choose advanced HMIs, protocol converters and other automation products that natively speak different protocols.

Along with the equipment, what Where is the facility located? If equipment protocols are being used by is in a remote location, can each device networked devices? How many be monitored via cellular networks? Are are in use? Do they need to be 4G/LTE or 3G networks available to reach converted in order to get the the site? If not, are broadband or fibredevices to communicate with based networks available? Also, within Ensure operational efficiencies others in the same environment? the building itself, what is the overall across the infrastructure What type of media cabling is environment? Hot and dusty, or at a being used across locations? controlled temperature? Lots of vibration?

Try using data collected from monitoring Fibre-optic cable? Serial (RSAre there flammable gases? Is industrialpoints along a manufacturing line to 232/422/485)? USB? Copper? grade equipment that is designed with minimise waste and downtime. Displaying wide environmental ratings and industry critical performance data in real time helps certifications being used? to drive productivity and increase throughput.

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According to a recent Business Insider Intelligence survey, 39% of executive respondents indicated that privacy and security are the most significant barriers to IoT investment. Security was the most commonly cited concern among respondents. While this survey applies to all items in IoT, security should be an important concern for IIoT as well. How can sensitive data be protected when it is collected and transferred? What security measures are in place for the systems that collect, monitor, process and store IIoT data? Are there any regulations regarding the protection of data and information?

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Provide a secure platform for device communication The threat of security breaches is low if nothing is connected to automation equipment, however our new reality indicates that security should be addressed through careful network planning.

Routers can be deployed within a network to limit network traffic to specific types of traffic or to specific users, minimising the risk of a cyber-attack.

Using VPNs or tunnelling appliances also makes factory-to-factory, supply chain-to-factory, or factoryto-distributor communication secure by creating virtual “tunnels” to transmit sensitive data through.

As more technology-based devices are added to the network, is the right IT staff on hand? Are other employees who are tech savvy available to help with installation and monitoring? Is software or remote monitoring needed to keep tabs on devices in other locations?

Overall implementation benefits The efficiency of the Connected Factory, Industry 4.0 and/or IIoT model isn’t derived from the sheer volume of connections, but from the competitive edge gained by the sharing of information between devices and humans. Seamless communication with operators, control systems and software applications, combined with practical networking options and support for native features and protocols, deliver exponential meaning to data extracted from industrial devices. These capabilities can take automation and remote management to new levels, thereby making this vision a reality.

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hazardous area LED lighting Control Logic proudly presents LED light fittings by R.STAHL for use in Ex Zones 1, 21, 2 and 22 suitable for all gas, dust and other hazardous environments.

enormous energy savings fuss-free low maintenance upgrade your old lamps easily plenty of stock for quick dispatch

This is the lighting of the future – forget old high intensity discharge and fluorescent lamps. If you are going to build something new, you should use something new. STAHL hazardous area LED light fittings combine excellent energy efficiency with great usability, low maintenance yet have a very long service life, even in extremely harsh environments.

We are your experts in hazardous area solutions.

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Machine operation is only granted when the guard is closed and disabled when the guard opens.

henever an inherently safe As the need for frequency of access increases, design measure does not make this inevitably leads to the fixed guard not it possible either to remove being replaced. We can resolve this problem by hazards or to sufficiently reduce risks, using a movable interlocking guard or a sensitive guards and protective devices are used protective device. to protect persons from harm. The exact choice of a safeguard for any A movable interlocking guard together with the given machine is to be made based on machine control system protects users from harm. the outcome of the risk assessment.

There are two options when considering guards; Fixed guards and movable guards.

safeguarding of machinery

A fixed guard is used when access to a hazardous zone is not required during There are normal operation. two options The guard is for guard affixed securely protection... so it can only be opened or removed by Fixed guards OR a tool or by Movable guards destroying the affixing means.

Aram Dehghani

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If a hazard still exists once machine operation has stopped, then a movable guard with guard locking is utilised to allow access to the hazard zone after all risks have disappeared.

Only when the guard is closed and locked, the machine functions are available.

If guards are not suitable for an application, then a sensitive protective device can be used instead. This is provided that all hazardous motions have stopped when reaching the hazard zone and no other types of hazards (noise, radiation, ejection of the parts etc.) exist.

If you are unsure where to start, contact Control Logic for advice or to have a safety consultant look at your setup.

Aram Dehghani

SAFETY CONSULTANT, FS ENG (TÜV RHEINLAND, #8723/ 14, MACHINERY)

With over 18 years of safety experience, Aram Dehghani is a Safety Consultant at Control Logic’s Safety Services division.

A Control Systems engineer, he holds a TUV certification for functional safety of machinery specialising in the design, installation, commissioning and validation of safety control systems including risk assessment and hazard analysis.

MODULAR PROTECTION Basic Series

SAFETY RELAY SRB-E Series The PROTECT SRB-E series offers multifunctional, configurable safety protection for your machines. Each module in the SRB-E series can be adjusted to any one of 11 pre-set configurations to suit multiple applications, all safety sensors, light curtains and electromechanical safety equipment can be utilised and is capable of protection up to Cat. 4 PLe.

SAFETY SENSOR RSS260 Series

AUDIBLE/VISUAL PY-X MA-10 Series

The RSS260 safety sensor combines RFID technology and a high switching distance in a special compact design. The RSS260 includes the ability to connect up to 31 safety sensors in series and evaluate them with a single safety module without compromising the safety level and the diagnostic capability.

The PYRA range of combination sounders and flashing lights offer an impressive sound level range of 100db with light intensity available in 5 or 10 joules. Suitable for any application or environment, with an IP66 protection rating against water and dust, IK08 rating for protection against impact such as hail storms and an impressive operating temperature between -14° to +55°C.

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Satech’s basic perimeter guarding offers a simple modular system that offers substantial savings both in time and cost in comparison to conventional systems. By taking advantage of the patented basic clip fastening system guard panels are able to be removed and installed quickly while still meeting the all of the necessary Australian safety standards. The panels are spot welded at every junction for added strength and rigidity and finished with a tough powder coat finish to ensure they can handle the harsh industrial environments.

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he biggest sporting event on the planet is approaching and as Australia prepares our team for it, host country Brazil hope to market and sell all of its 7.5million tickets available for the Rio 2016 Summer Olympics in August.

visiting 300 cities & towns across Brazil over 90 days

This will be the first time in Olympic history that a South American country has hosted the games, winning against Chicago, Madrid and Tokyo. Australia has hosted the games twice, 1956 in Melbourne and 2000 in Sydney, where we placed 3rd and 4th on the global medal count respectively. Since then we have placed 4th, 6th and 10th so we are hoping to do a bit better this time. While we had over 630 participants in Sydney, we will be putting forward about 450 athletes this time (still slightly more than London). Fingers crossed we have a top 5 finish.

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The competition will take place in 4 different areas. Copacabana (Volleyball), Barra (Olympic Park), Deodoro (Aquatics, BMX and equestrian centres) and Maracana featuring two large stadiums.

Golf returns to the Olympics after a 112 year absence, as does Rugby after a 92 year absence.

The mascot for 2016 is “Vinicius�, a yellow and blue creature representing Brazilian wildlife.

Sporting mad Given Australia has a population of only around 24 million people (ranked 53rd in the world), our placements are consistently in the top 10 representing our strong sporting culture. Many of Australia’s gold medals have come in swimming, with Ian Thorpe being our most successful Olympian with a collection of 5 gold, 3 silver and 1 bronze. Dawn Fraser is a close second with 4 gold and 4 silver.

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Rio 2016

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RIO hopefuls We have more than 1000 athletes identified by their national federations as being in contention for the 2016 Australian Olympic Team. We will have about 450 selected for RIO. Here is a few hopefuls for their Olympic debut...

Tamsin Cook | SWIMMING

...a gold medalist The Rio games will be the first to feature Olympians born in the year 2000 – most likely to be from diving and gymnastics.

5-10 refugees are expected to qualify and compete under the Olympic flag.

60,000 meals per day will need to prepared to feed the athletes.

Rio 2016 will mark 120 years of Australians excelling at the Olympic Games wearing green and gold.

Around 85,000 soldiers and policemen will be deployed – the largest security force assembled at any event in Brazil’s history, and twice the presence for London 2012.

Free online English lessons are being offered to Rio’s taxi drivers, as they are often the first point of contact for fans.

Tamsin Cook was the youngest swimmer selected on to the 2016 Australian Olympic Team when the 17-year-old handled the pressure of the trials and confirmed her place at Rio 2016. She claimed second in the 400m freestyle behind World Championship bronze medallist Jess Ashwood to secure her spot on her maiden Olympic Team.

State of Origin - 1 | Sydney | 1 Jun State of Origin - 2 | Brisbane | 22 Jun State of Origin - 3 | Sydney | 13 Jul

Rugby

Wallabies v England | Suncorp Stadium | 11 Jun Wallabies v England | AAMI Park | 18 Jun Wallabies v England | Allianz Stadium | 25 Jun Bledislow Cup - 1 | ANZ Stadium | 20 Aug Bledislow Cup - 2 | Wellington | 27 Aug Wallabies v South Africa | Suncorp Stadium | 10 Sep

Wallabies v Argentina | NIB Stadium | 10 Sep

Soccer

UEFA Euro Final | France | 10 Jul

Golf

US Open Championship | Florida | 11 Jun British Open | St. Andrews | 10-17 Jul PGA Championship | New Jersey | 28-31 Jul

Tennis

Wimbledon | London | 27 Jun-10 Jul US Open | New York | 29 Aug-11 Sep

Cycling Jordan Wood | CANOE/KAYAK SPRINT Jordan Wood started paddling at a very young age, growing up by the water with two Olympic kayakers for parents. His late father Steve Wood was in the Australian K4 team that won bronze in the 1992 Barcelona Olympics.

His mother Anna won bronze in the K2 500m for Australia in Atlanta in1996 and placed sixth in the Sydney 2000 Games.

Tour de France | France | 2-24 Jul

Supercars

Darwin Triple Crown | Darwin | 17-19 Jun Castrol EDGE Townsville 400 | 8-10 Jul Coates Hire Ipswich Supersprint | 22-24 Jul KL City 400 | 12-14 Aug Red Rooster Sydney Supersprint | 26-28 Aug Wilson Security Sandown 500 | 16-18 Sep

Surfing Alex Hartmann | ATHLETICS Emerging over the last two years, Brisbane sprinter Alex Hartmann is now the fastest 200m sprinter Australia has had for nine years. He won the sprint double at the 2016 National Championships, the first athlete to achieve this in three years.

Having previously secured the Olympic qualifier in the 200m, he will now go in search of the 100m Olympic qualifying time.

Fiji Pro | Cloudbreak | 5-17 Jun

J-Bay Open | South Africa | 6-17 Jul

Billabong Pro | Teahupo’o | 19-30 Aug Hurley Pro | Trestles | 7-18 Sep

Horse racing

Stradbroke Handicap | Eagle Farm | 11 Jun Queensland Derby | Eagle Farm | 11 Jun Memsie Stakes | Caulfield | 27 Aug Makybe Diva Stakes | Flemington | 10 Sep Golden Rose | Rosehill | 10 Sep George Main Stakes | Randwick | 17 Sep

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s technology innovates and evolves, cyber security issues and concerns will grow right along with it. When everything is connected, every business is affected and therefore every business is vulnerable. This means we have to change the way we think about cyber risk. The threat of cyber attacks from a wide range of sources including hackers, activist groups, organised crime syndicates and nation states has prompted asset owners in industrial environments to search for security solutions that can protect their assets and prevent monetary loss and brand erosion.

Understanding cyber security Strategic attacks are aimed at disrupting industrial activity for monetary, competitive, political or social gain – primarily toward industrial control systems. Physical security must also be considered, with unsecured gates and inadequate physical access controls being common vulnerabilities.

Brands such as GE, have integrated security measures to prevent breaches with a robust cyber-hardened platform that forms the core of the industrial automation control system. It’s then augmented through application of multiple layers of defense at the plant, network and system levels. Product features can be enabled to manage all aspects of remote access and external communications.

PACSystems RX3i The GE RX3i controller provides the foundation for Industrial Internet connectivity with self-protection features suited for a plant floor or a remote location.

The following security measures should be treated as a standard to help protect data and processes from attacks and unauthorised access.

Achilles level 2 certification Independently verified to meet rigorous industry-recognised standards for reliability and communications robustness.

Trusted platform module (TPM)

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Dedicated microprocessor conforming to ISO/IEC 11889 designed to protect hardware by integrating cryptographic keys into devices. This ensures the information stored in hardware is better protected from external software attack.

Role-based access control User access is user based on pre-defined levels of authorisation. Each level enables a specific set of user rights according to the role assigned to the user account, enhancing system security.

Signed firmware updates Ensure that only the core operating system software supplied by the manufacturer will run on the PLC and that it is has not been tampered with since it left the factory.

product brief

PAC CONTROLLER RX3i IC695CPE330

PROFINET SCANNER RX3i IC69PNC001

The PACSystems RX3i CPE330 is a richly featured CPU equipped with a 1GHz dual-core microprocessor, 64Mbytes of built-in program memory and two independent high speed Ethernet interfaces.

It is ideally suited for multitier communications and for synchronizing large amounts of data. Its metal housing provides superior noise immunity and it resides in the RX3i main rack and supports all RX3i I/O and Intelligent Option modules, up to 32K I/O points.

The PACSystems RX3i ProfiNet Scanner module connects a remote RX3i I/O rack of Series 90-30 or RX3i to a ProfiNet I/O controller. It scans the modules in its rack, retrieving input data and providing output data then exchanges that data on the ProfiNet LAN. It also manages communication between an I/O controller and modules in the remote rack. If communications are lost, the scanner manages I/O states according to the individual module configurations.

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WIRELESS ROUTER MDS Orbit GE’s MDS™ Orbit industrial wireless router recently received the Wurldtech’s Achilles Certification for cyber security.

The MDS Orbit is a highly reliable wireless router platform that supports advanced networking and security capabilities for single or dual-radio applications.

Orbit’s radio choices include cellular, licensed narrowband, unlicensed 900MHz as well as Wi-Fi.

OPERATOR INTERFACE Quickpanel+ Series The QuickPanel+ is an all-inone device: an OI/HMI, a PLC/ process controller, machine gateway and data historian. It supports 5 IEC programming languages including relay ladder, sequential function chart, structured text, instruction list and function block diagram.

Configuration is easy, with a common database reducing development time by eliminating the need to re-enter tag names, and an extensive library of preconfigured animation objects is provided.

Continuous Evolution Cyber security, like the technology its been created to protect is developing, growing and integrating at a rapid pace.

Within the next 10 years our reliance and trust placed into online systems will be overwhelmingly integral to our business. As cyber threats become more sophisticated, the impact of an attack would be catastrophic. Monetary losses for the industry alone would be considerable.

Relying on providers that treat security as a core part of their offerings will be a vital factor when considering any new technology installation. An actionable plan is required to identify the biggest impact to the organisation in terms of a security breach, and to eliminate any vulnerability.

Cyber-hardened platform

Secure user authentication

Extensive testing has been utilised to ensure it will perform under extreme network conditions, such as “man in the middle” and denial of service attacks.

Your password is not transmitted across the network without encryption, preventing a “man in the middle” attack.

Option to require physical presence to change application

OPC UA secure

A front panel switch of the RX3i prevents any update to the application code and PLC firmware. The user can set this switch to enable or disable network downloads.

OPC UA provides encryption and certificate management, making it difficult for an attacker to impersonate a legitimate device.

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Remember the time when Europe used to be cheap?

Like $50 a day cheap? Yeah me neither, however Lonely Plant author Sara Wintle says it’s possible to get by in Europe on $100 a day (or less) if you’re prepared to stay in hostels and selfcater for meals.

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ow often is money the deciding factor where you go on your next overseas holidays?

For the majority it’s most of us! Working out how long your spending money will last over your holiday is sometimes a difficult and complicated task – especially if you have never been before.

Let us help answer these questions as we explore what a realistic budget is around the world these days.

David Hearle, Founder of Online travel guide publisher eGuide agrees, saying that a recent trip to Italy cost about $180 a day for two people. Although when you consider Britain, and its very costly internal transport system, it wouldn’t be unusual to spend over $100 a day.

Budget travellers are urged to pre-book flights and accommodation for the best prices.

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Hearle recommends a daily budget of at least $100 a day “just to survive” in most parts of Africa and says you need to add a lot more for activities and tours such as game drives. This means a budget of at least $300 a day and Hearle says you could easily spend more.

“Africa is not a budget destination,” he says.

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• Use public transport where possible.

• Buy some meals in local markets and supermarkets.

• Combine visits to expensive and cheap countries to balance your spending.

• Limit your time in big cities.

• Make the most of free museums and galleries for entertainment.

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Hearle says you can live “really, really well” on $100 a day in countries such as Thailand and can very easily get by on $50 a day. Wintle says you can travel even cheaper in India, where $12-15 a day will cover food, accommodation and local transport.

“Dubai is trying to capture the high-end market but when you’re actually on the ground in the Middle East, I think it is great value,” Wintle says.

“They can’t afford to make it expensive, they’re desperate for people to visit.”

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North America in recent months seem to have ramped up their tourism advertisements, with cheap flights sweetening the deal. However once you are there, you’ll be pleasantly surprised that prices are reasonably low if you look hard enough. For example if you are prepared to stay in a hostel, you can pick up a bed for about $25-$25 a night for two people in New York. Amtrak rail often have special deals also and is very possible to live on $70-$100 a day.

SOUTH AMERICA Comparable to or cheaper than Australian living costs, South America is quite easy to budget for.

Hostel accommodation is about $30 a night, and food around $10. Things get cheaper in Bolivia, with neighbouring countries Chile and Argentina remaining good value despite its European influences.

Wintle says local buses are great value, but internal flights can be “exorbitant” especially if you don’t speak the language or look for those online deals.

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When you think of the middleeast, travellers typically think of Dubai. And while Dubai has a reputation of being expensive, areas outside of the city is still generally cheap. You can get a restaurant meal for about $15 and decent hotel accommodation from about $80 a night for two people.

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tech: cleverpet treat dispenser

Are you the kind of person that seems to attract stains on your clothes? Then the Hydrophobic T-Shirt is just what you need.

This self-cleaning shirt utilises nanotechnology to solve the issue that people face every day with spills- liquid literally cannot penetrate the shirt’s fibers, making it nearly invincible against coffee, juice, soup, and other liquid stains that are just itching to get your clothes dirty. The T-Shirt even repels sweat, so your clothing stays fresh-smelling and dry even after a heavy workout or running a marathon. Impress your friends for just $70.

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There are all kinds of treat dispensers, but this one will let you drive your dog or cat crazy instead of the other way around. Though it’s been likened to a game console, it really has more in common with ‘Simon says’ than your Xbox; it flashes lights and when your pet taps the right pad, out pops a treat. Its software is built by PhDs in computational neuroscience, with pet engagement in

mind. It even has customisable sounds and puzzles which change to match your pet’s mood. New games update automatically via WiFi which include word learning and pattern play games. Owners can see their progress with live updates to their phone, and can schedule CleverPet at particular times throughout the day. Love your pet? For about $400 you probably love them lots.

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cinema: independence day: resurgence

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the nations of Earth have collaborated on an immense defense program to protect the planet. But nothing can prepare us for the aliens’ advanced and unprecedented force.

Only the ingenuity of a few brave men and women can bring our world back from the brink of extinction.

Directed and written by Roland Emmerich, the film features alot of its original cast with the exception of Will Smith. In his place is Liam Hemsworth.

Looks like a hit!

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Where there’s a will, there’s a relative.

Four waves of increasingly deadly attacks have left most of Earth decimated. Cassie is on the run, desperately trying to save her younger brother. As she prepares for the inevitable and lethal 5th wave, she teams up with a young man.

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Bahamas

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Cruise the beautiful Bahamas aboard ‘Majesty of the Seas’ departing Orlando, Florida with port calls at Nassau and Cococay.

Miles of beaches await as you enjoy the pool, rockclimbing as well as cafes and restaurants on board.

Departs Mon, Aug 29.

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Cruise aboard ‘Pacific Pearl’ on a round trip from Sydney including all main meals plus entertainment, presentations and lessons such as wine tasting, cocktail making, From $399 cheese education and 7 nights barista classes. Fun! Departs New Guinea encounter Fri, Aug 19.

Get off the beaten track with this Papua New Guinea From $299 adventure departing from 3 nights Cairns. Witness the Alotau Festival and Sing Sing, or try your hand at Trobriand cricket on Kiriwini Island.

Expect unspoiled beaches with sparkling waters and coral. Departs Sat, Sep 10.

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Ahoy there budget savvy holidaymaker. Cruise companies are cashing in on our obsession with the weekend getaway, and have created a selection of all-inclusive trips which can be had for under $500. It’s an awesome way to test-the-waters whilst enjoying an impulse short sampler cruise. Here are a few.

Sydney to Brisbane

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travel: cruise holidays under $500

Come aboard the ‘Dawn Princess’ and enjoy entertainment and activities such as karaoke, movies under the stars as well as Zumba classes. Meals are From $339 included with departure 2 nights Sun Aug 28. Don’t forget to check out Southbank and Vancouver to San Fran its ‘beach’ once you arrive.

Take a journey along the West Coast taking in two From $309 of North America’s most 2 nights iconic destinations, on the ‘Island Princess’. Ship facilities include theatre, casino, nightclub and outdoor cinema, plus various dining options Departs Wed, Sep 14.

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recent movie releases

Former models Derek Zoolander (Ben Stiller) and Hansel find themselves thrust back into the spotlight after living in seclusion for years.

Someone is killing famous pop stars, and it’s up to them to help.

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After the first invasion, we always knew they were coming back. 2 decades later after INDEPENDENCE DAY redefined the event movie genre, the next epic chapter delivers global catastrophe on an unimaginable scale.

Using recovered alien technology,

“This is y ou CAPTAIN r captain speakin g, AND T SHOUTIN HIS IS YO G!” UR Don’t you hate it when I went on a once in a people answer their own lifetime holiday. questions? I do.

Never again.

From $465 4 nights

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toy: code-a-pillar

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The Fisher Price Code-APillar teaches young children the most basic concepts of coding: thinking skills, problem solving, patterning, and sequencing. CodeA-Pillar comes with eight segments, which kids can attach together in various orders. Depending on the order, the mechanical caterpillar executes different actions, like moving straight forward, turning right or left, or lighting up.

And because there are no small parts, you don’t have to worry about toddlers chowing down on the pieces.

You’ll be able to turn your kid into a coding butterfly for $70.

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car: dodge charger/challenger dodge.com.au

With the initial sellout release and early success of the Ford Mustang in Australia, it’s loud and clear that we love the muscle car. Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Australia president and CEO, Pat Dougherty is planning to sell the rear-wheel 0-100 is accomplished in 3.8 seconds V8 models of their Dodge Charger sedan and in the Charger with a top speed of Challenger coupe here locally.

328km/h. This car is loud – crank it up and the rumble is guaranteed to wake With increasing demand for performance, and your neighbours. Although its not all brash as Australian-built performance sedans wind – it can be quite civilized on the road even down, it may be the perfect opportunity. So though it rides on 21-inch alloy wheels. what makes these cars so desirable? At USD Travelling at 65mph its ridiculously quiet $63,995, the all-new Hellcat Dodge Charger is inside the cabin, with its power station size no ordinary muscle car. With an inconceivable motor barely turning over at 1500rpm. There 527kW & 880Nm from a 6.2 litre supercharged is also increased insulation under the bonnet V8, it’s basically a missile on wheels. Its styling and variable exhaust resonators that come is guaranteed to pull a crowd and it shouts into play at a constant cruising speed. louder than any other Dodge Charger before it. If you’d prefer the more hard-core two-door Both feature a new 8-speed auto, which is version, then you’ll want the $59,995 SRT refined (when in street mode), however put it into Challenger Hellcat. Featuring the same engine, Sport mode, and the shifts are more aggressive it gets a more track-focused suspension set-up and the ride firms up considerably. There is also a and is 0.2 seconds quicker off the line. track setting too which is best left for the track.

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The hydraulic steering gives it a more natural feel with less body roll than anticipated. Brembo brakes offer huge stopping power, with heated/cooled nappa leather sports seats, high-end sound system, large touchscreen with navigation complete with soft touch surfaces and polished metal accents. For a sedan this car is super exciting. It has the speed, looks, refinement and at a reasonable price.

tech: rif6 cube rif6.com

The RIF6 Cube is an incredible little gadget that allows you to project your mobile phone with a 120inch display.

Simply connect your smartphone to the cube or any HDMI/ MHL device and you’re able to view Netflix, YouTube videos, games, pictures or basically anything displayed

game release schedule

No Man’s Sky

This jaw-dropping space simulation gives you your own procedurally generated planet to explore, full of odd creatures and distinctive sights.

You are also able to build your own starship and take it into starfighter battles as well take it into the stars and drop in on other users’ planets while forming new settlements.

Final Fantasy XV

With a new team and director creating the game, we should expect a different take on this popular franchise with a new battle and magic system.

Friendship is the main theme.

right on a nearby wall. Its size and weight make it perfect for travel (I’d take it camping), and even useful for corporate presentations, or those that want a bit more drama for their product pitch. Considering its size, it’s surprisingly bright with a contrast ratio of 1000:1. While pricey at about $370, it includes a tripod, HDMI cable, remote control and charger.

But if you want some cool factor - it’s priceless!

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Disney Art Academy | 3DS Faithlessness | PS4 Rocket League | XB1, PS4, PC Shiren the Wanderer | Vita Star Ocean: Integrity and Faithlessness | PS3, PS4

Assetto Corsa | XB1, PS4 Carmadeddon: Max Damage | XB1, PS4 Hearts of Iron IV | PC Kirby: Planet Robobot | 3DS LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens | All august Mario & Sonic at the Rio Games | All Attack on Titan | All Mighty No. 9 | All Deus Ex: Mankind Divided | No Man’s Sky | PS4, PC XB1, PS4, PC One Piece: Burning Blood | All Tokyo Mirage Sessions FE | WiiU september Umbrella Corps | PS4, PC Valentino Rossi The Game | XB1, PS4, PC Final Fantasy XV | XB1, PS4 We Happy Few | XB1, PC Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice | 3DS

tech: nima

nimasensor.com

“Excuse me, does this have gluten in it?”

If you have a gluten intolerance, more often than not, you’ve uttered this phrase at restaurants or potlucks. With ‘Nima’ in your pocket, you don’t have to; the small, triangular device can detect whether your food contains gluten or not. Who trusts the cook anyway..?

Slide out one corner to reveal a slot where you can insert a tiny sample of food, then slip the capsule back in, and wait for an LED smiley face - yep it smiles. (If a food has 20 ppm or more of gluten, that smile turns into a frown). We can’t wait for this type of technology to expand to all kinds of food allergies and sensitivities. You can pre-order now for about $260.

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| UPGRADES

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90-30 to RX3i conversion

Avoid downtime. Eliminate risk.

Forward thinking businesses are preparing for migration now, before it’s too late.

While your existing 90-30 Series PLCs may continue to operate without disruption for many years, the risk of critical processes running on obsolete systems is tremendous. Hundreds of thousands of dollars could be lost in just one hour of downtime.

If you’re relying on obsolete machines

and consignment parts to keep your systems up and running, then it’s time to start planning proactively. Prevent unexpected failure and costly downtime with a comprehensive migration strategy from Control Logic. From assessment to implementation our team can fully assist you with system hardware upgrades.

Future proof your system.

Leverage the power of the industrial internet and benefit from higher speed,

higher performance and much greater efficiency in managing distributed assets.

GE is providing tighter process control through faster components, simple plug-and-play connections and precision network-based data management tools that are built to stand the test of time. The vision of the Industrial Internet requires products and systems with comprehensive cyber security capabilities. GE’s approach to cyber security begins with a robust cyber-hardened platform that forms the core of the RX3i platform.

PACSystems RX3i

improved communications

Integrated Ethernet along with modern USB for serial or memory sticks.

frugal power

Smaller form factor, higher capacity.

The new racks provides the same footprint and mounting holes.

keep expansion I/O

safe power

No more lithium batteries. New energy pack efficient that’s safe and lasts up to 5 years. Plus a connector for isolated 24VDC.

keep existing footprint

Expansion rack cables plus right into a conversion module that doesn’t take up a slot.

grounding bar for I/O Reduced wiring

Series 90-30

I/O module compatibility

Move your I/O from your old system to your new without disturbing wires or buying new.

Add hot swap capabilities to many modules.

high speed backplane Over 100 times faster than Series 90-30 using new modules for the RX3i.

did you know All you need to start, is a rack, power supply and a CPU.

What’s your migration plan?

with as little disruption as possible. An automation system migration can usually be executed in as little as two hours, often It all starts with a site assessment. Our team will come out to evaluate your setup, while keeping operations on-line. GE has created migration tools like automated define scope and strategy and give you detailed recommendations toward a plan application conversion that were designed of action. The Control Logic team acts as specifically to provide a rapid granular your eyes and ears, as part of your team, overview of system architecture and allow to plan, initiate and implement installation for a rapid transition to new technology.

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For GE, there are two courses offered here –the 2 day CBC338 Controller Maintenance course and the 3 day CBS447 Controller Programming course. Both courses are focused around the GE Machine Edition family of products that include the popular 90-30 and RX3i platforms. Dates are available in 4 cities throughout the year and conducted by a GE technical expert. It is expected that participants will have all the skills necessary to confidently operate any GE family of PLCs within their industry once the course has completed.

he industrial world is full of technology – so much so, that we require an amazing amount of experts to help us understand them. Programming Logic Controllers (PLCs) are one of those vital areas many companies need to understand before operating. Perhaps making things that little bit more complicated, not all PLCs are designed the same, with most manufacturers often having their own list of functions and rules to operate effectively.

What is a PLC? A PLC or programmable controller is a digital computer used for automation of typically industrial electromechanical processes such as control of machinery on factory assembly lines.

PLCs can be used in many machines and in many industries.

Panasonic Training focuses around the FPWIN Pro programming software and the Panasonic range of PLCs, with each student provided with a copy of the current FPWIN Pro 7 programming software licensed for a maximum of 10,000 steps.

What does Control Logic offer?

Control Logic offer training on both the Panasonic and GE suite of PLCs to get your team comfortably up-tospeed with their entire range. If you happen to own one of the latest PLCs from Panasonic, this training is complimentary.

Where can I register?

To find out more, please head to the Control Logic website and click on ‘Services’. From there, click on either Panasonic PLC Training 2016, or GE PLC Training 2016, which will present you with course information and a button to register and to reserve your place. Places are limited, so book in advance.

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Anything else?

If you can’t make one of our scheduled classes at your local Control Logic office, customers can elect to have onsite training.

This may be more cost effective for those that utilise custom system processes. To find out more, please contact us on 1800 557 705 to talk about what options are available.

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Real power (kW)

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avoid penalty charges improve energy efficiency increase service life and load capacity no upfront

payment solution

With network tariff changes affecting many businesses, you could be paying a substantial increase in your electricity costs. Under new network tariffs, charges are now calculated in kilovolt amperes kVA (real power kW + reactive power kVAR) with those deemed to have a poor power factor being charged for the reactive power they draw from the network.

Ask us how to improve your power factor utilising a cost-effective solution that delivers long term savings for your business.

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