Inside Automation, issue 1, 2011

issue 1 2011

One system – one safety circuit page 7

Sirai from stock page 3

Poggi driving forward page 5

Crydom – ready to go

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MD’s comment

We pr id e our selv es o n ser vi ce!

At OEM Automatic we are proud of our customer service and the reputation that we have built up over 20 years of trading in the UK. So how do we define customer service?

For us it must include the following: • Prompt answers to your enquiry • Easy access to all technical information • Efficient and accurate order handling • High quality and reliable products • Knowledgeable sales and technical staff • Sales engineers on the road to assist you with product application or commercial issues However we are not complacent and are always looking for ways to improve our products and service. With this in mind please send any feedback or comments you may have to me at richard.armstrong@uk.oem.se or telephone me directly on 0116 2846701.

Richard Armstrong Managing Director

Publisher OEM Automatic Ltd Editor Anne Massey Graphic design Byrån + Yarwood Associates Printer Abbotts, Lutterworth Circulation 15,913 Contact details OEM Automatic Ltd Whiteacres Cambridge Road Whetstone, Leicester LE8 6ZG Tel 0116 2849900 Fax 0116 2841721 Internet www.oem.co.uk information@uk.oem.se 2

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What do we offer?

Our specialist organisation and efficient support staff are there to ensure our customers get fast service. Through personal contact, easy access to information and effective logistics, we aim to provide our customers with the best service possible.

Competent salesmen Specialisation in business areas helps us to provide you with comprehensive product and application know-how.

Each of our salesmen is a specialist who can efficiently analyse your needs and quickly help you to select the right components. Each year our salesmen make over 3,000 customer visits and in this way build strong long-term relationships with our customers.

Product specialists Our product specialists have deep knowledge of their products. They are responsible for product range development, contact with suppliers as well as product support for salesmen and customers.

Customer support/order handling Our customer support staff provide fast and effective service via the telephone.

They receive orders and answer questions regarding delivery times and order status.

Product catalogue and customer magazine Each product in our catalogue has a detailed description and full technical specifications, drawings and order numbers. At regular times during the year you will receive our latest product news in the form of our customer magazine Inside Automation.

Logistics If we receive your order before 1630 we will send the goods the same day on a ‘next day’ service. We currently carry over 5000 different articles in stock in our Leicester warehouse and currently deliver around 35,000 order lines/year.

Website At www.oem.co.uk you have access to all the information you need about the company and our products. Technical datasheets for all products are available to view or download along with latest news and product launches.

Sirai solenoid valves from stock!

OEM Automatic now have stock of the full range of brass bodied solenoid valves from Sirai of Italy. From 1⁄8” to 2” BSP and 24Vdc to 240Vac coil options, we can now supply all of your solenoid valve requirements.

Sirai are an established valve manufacturer with an enviable product range consisting of: • Standard valve range • Micro valves • Total separation valves (dry) • Pinch type valves

Initial stocking range will consist of the following valves in brass body version: • 1⁄8”- ¼”- 3⁄8”- ½”- ¾”- 1”- 1½ ” and 2” threaded port size • 230Vac- 110Vac- 24Vac and 24Vdc, coil voltages

We also have access to a full range of stainless steel valves; so if you have a requirement for solenoid valves with an ‘off the shelf’ delivery please contact the Pressure & Flow sales team on the number below.

• 2/2 way and 3/2way ported versions • NBR, EPDM, FKM and PTFE seal options

For more information please contact Neil Bailey on FREEphone 0800 7313187 or e-mail neil.bailey@uk.oem.se

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ProVU goes ‘Compact’ mm Only 30 deep

ProVU4 Compact is a simple, affordable, fixed build, temperature and process controller with a reduced depth of only 30mm. It is therefore ideal for OEM applications where mounting space is limited.

The Compact incorporates the same graphical LCD screen display with real-text messages as its bigger brother. This makes it a cost effective way of enhancing and simplifying most control applications.

With 4 fixed outputs, SSR driver, alarm relay, event/fan and end of program relays the ProVU Compact can be easily configured to control a simple ramp and soak profile.

• Only 30mm behind panel depth • ¼ Din format, front panel • Graphical text LCD display (red/green) • Simple fixed build & function • Universal input & 4 outputs • Ramp soak profile with timed delay

For more information please contact Paul Adkins on FREEphone 0800 7313186 or e-mail paul.adkins@uk.oem.se

Robust RJ-45 connection system Fully enclosed RJ-45 coupling system reduces downtime due to accidental damage or disconnection. m .4m 58 For more information please contact Gareth Ford on FREEphone 0800 7313186 or e-mail gareth.ford@uk.oem.se

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Standard RJ-45 connectors are not designed to withstand regular and potentially damaging abuse often experienced in industrial applications.

The RJ-Lnxx® threaded, overmoulded design completely protects both male and female RJ-45 components, making it virtually impossible for the connection to be interrupted.

Harsh Environments – The RJ-Lnxx IP67 rated industrial connector provides

protection from ingress of hazards such as water, oil and dust. The PUR or PE jacketed FTP Category 5e cable stands up to aggressive chemical environments often found in severe applications.

M12 Ethernet – A range of M12 Ethernet connectivity products are also now available, please contact us for more details.

Motor division launches mechanical transmission components

As an enhancement to our broad range of motors, geared motors and drives OEM Automatic are very proud to announce our collaboration with POGGI trasmissioni meccaniche S.p.A. POGGI manufacture in Italy and boast that up to 97% of catalogue articles are available ex-stock. This, coupled with OEM Automatic’s effective logistics, mean we can guarantee continuity of supply today and into the future.

As a manufacturer of an extensive range of mechanical transmission components, POGGI offer application solutions with both high performance

and cost effective products. The cooperation between OEM Automatic and POGGI enables us to provide a complete motor and drive solution.

The POGGI programme consists of: • Customers’ specific designed pulleys • Timing belts • Right angle and reversing gearboxes • Fixing elements • Couplings • Torque limiters For more information please contact Nik Page on FREEphone 0800 7313189 or e-mail nik.page@uk.oem.se

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Compact DIN rail mount solid state relays are ready to go

The new “Series One DR” family of solid state relays are packaged in a slim line DIN rail mount housing ready for immediate use and no heatsink required!

This new series is ideal for use in heating, lighting and motion control applications where DIN rail space may be limited and higher output power ratings are required.

Crydom’s latest thermal management technology is utilised to allow 6 or 12A single channel and 6A dual channel relays in compact 11 & 18mm wide housings.

The unique design of the plastic housing creates superior airflow allowing greater power density than previously available and increased safety as there are no exposed hot metal surfaces.

• 6 & 12A output power rating a.c or d.c output options • Slimline DIN housing • Dual output option • Status LED • UL approved

For more information please contact Anthony Wrighton on FREEphone 0800 7313186 or e-mail anthony.wrighton@uk.oem.se

ATEX approved power supplies

• ATEX units tested to EN60079-15 For use in hazardous areas Puls is now able to offer a selection of units with ATEX approval.

The CD5 series of dc-dc convertors were designed with ATEX in mind and carry the approval as standard.

Following customer demand, special versions of the Q series, single phase, 24V units in 5, 10 & 20A are also available. These are modified versions of the standard units with a dual conformal coating otherwise all electrical specifications remain the same.

All units have been tested to EN 60079-15 for use in Zone 2, category 3G hazardous systems and are available to order now.

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• For Zone 2 category 3G hazardous systems • 24V 5A dc-dc convertors • 24V 5, 10 & 20A single phase options

For more information please contact Anthony Wrighton on FREEphone 0800 7313186 or e-mail anthony.wrighton@uk.oem.se

One system – one safety circuit MOSAIC is a modular, configurable safety controller for protecting machines or plant.

The system is capable of monitoring safety circuits where, traditionally, multiple safety relays would have been used.

MOSAIC comprises a master unit (M1) and a maximum of 7 expansion units connected to the M1 via an internal bus system. It is configured from your PC via the Mosaic Safety Designer (MSD) software which has an easy and intuitive graphical interface.

The system is capable of monitoring several safety devices including: • Safety sensors • Light curtains • Laser scanners • Mechanical switches • Non-contact safety switches • Safety mats • Emergency stops • Two-hand controls Advantages over traditional safety relays: Simple and easy programming software,

coupled with a reduction in the number of components required, means faster installation and the possibility of transferring your programme to duplicate machines or systems if required. It also means that the safety system is tamperproof.

These advantages can be seen in the example below. Using traditional components this could take up to 6 x safety relays plus additional control gear but is much simplified with MOSAIC. It can also be connected to all the most common industrial fieldbus systems with the relevant expansion unit.

See example above: Total safety components: • 2x Safety light curtains • 2x Restart buttons for the safety light curtains • 1x Safety gate switch

For more information please contact Martin Illston on FREEphone 0800 7313186 or e-mail martin.illston@uk.oem.se

• 3x Emergency stop buttons

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Digital meters raise the bar The NA series of programmable, colour bar graph meters complement the standard range of meters. They are ideally suited to many industrial and process applications where a clear and simple visualization is required.

• Universal input With a range of output options including alarm, analogue conversion & RS-485 combined with the logging functions makes this range of meters one of the most flexible on the market.

Available in 96x24mm NA3 or 48x144mm NA5, NA6.

• Single & dual channel, 3 or 7 colour bargraph • LED numerical display option

For more information please contact Paul Adkins on FREEphone 0800 7313186 or e-mail paul.adkins@uk.oem.se

• Scalable output & display • 750 sample log with min/max value • Front panel or RS-485 programming

Shockproof counters are immune to deliberate manipulation The patented K series of electromechanical micro counters from Kubler are the only products available on the market that are shockproof and 100% resistant to interference from external magnetic fields!

The high shock rating helps avoid false counts while the magnetic field resistance makes accidental or deliberate manipulation almost impossible. There are many options to choose from including number of digits, housing size/material, connections and input voltages. Thanks to their high IP rating and temperature stability it is also possible to install them outdoors in temperatures ranging from -40°C up to +85°C.These features make them ideal for many applications including kWh meters, gaming machines, medical equipment and fuel dispensers.

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4 - 7 digit micro adding counters Large optical 5mm high digits Compact dimensions High shock resistance Low power consumption IP65 front panel protection For more information please contact Anthony Wrighton on FREEphone 0800 7313186 or e-mail anthony.wrighton@uk.oem.se

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Enclosure range has new size option & additional mounting features

• Height & width sizes from 200 to 600mm • Plain sides or with metric knockouts • Polycarbonate or ABS • IP66/67 grey or transparent lids • Wide range of accessories • Complete customisation service

The popular Cubo O series of thermoplastic enclosures from Ensto are now available in a convenient new size option of 400 x 400mm.

This new size was developed in response to customer demand and complements the other sizes available. The base is the same standard depth of 132mm but like the rest

400 x 400mm box with transparent lid fitted with hinges

of the range alternative depths can be achieved using the 55mm extension frames.

Extension frame increases the depth by 55mm

Additional screw towers for box sizes 300 x 600mm and 400 x 600mm allow even more possibilities.

The additional screw towers are located in the base on both sides of the centre line.

It is therefore now possible to divide the enclosure in two sections using separate mounting plates, DIN rails or even a

DIN rail fitted along the 600mm side & supported in the centre

combination of both. These accessories can all be supplied with the enclosure including a new length of DIN rail for the 600mm side as it can now be supported in the middle on the additional screw towers.

DIN rail & mounting plate divides the box in two

Good range of sizes, many options and a wide range of accessories.

The smallest box available is 200 x 200mm and sizes increase in multiples of 100mm up to the largest size of 600 x 400mm. The base is available in ABS or polycarbonate with plain sides or with metric knockouts and the lid can be grey or transparent.

There are many accessories to choose from including extension frames, mounting plates, DIN rail, hinges and catches.

As with all Ensto enclosures a complete customisation service is available so that any box can be tailored to your exact requirement.

For more information please contact Anthony Wrighton on FREEphone 0800 7313186 or e-mail anthony.wrighton@uk.oem.se

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Mechan‘s new HE type safety switches are coded switches with solid state outputs designed for use on machinery guarding.

Their coded magnetic operation provides increased security and ensures that they cannot be ‘fooled’ by a single magnet.

This can be further enhanced by the option of unique coding.

A choice of rugged IP67 stainless steel or ABS plastic housings makes it ideal for use

Added security with solid state output! in wet or dusty environments. Bright green LED indication enables the machine operator to easily monitor the status of the switches and completes the high quality package.

• 400mA switching • Safety Category 3 or 4 when wired correctly with appropriate safety relay • CE marked

Features include: • Up to 2 x normally open and 1 x normally closed output contacts • High shock resistance • 10mm operating distance

For more information please contact Martin Illston on FREEphone 0800 7313186 or e-mail martin.illston@uk.oem.se

One of the most versatile pressure sensors on the market!

From Tecsis the P3276 range of pressure sensors has such a large array of features that it is difficult to list them all in one article.

One of the main features is the wide pressure range consisting of 38 EN ranges in positive and negative gauge, vacuum and absolute. Similarly the applications the P3276 is suitable for are many and varied ranging from high pressure hydraulic industrial applications to low pressure laboratory/pharmaceutical or process control systems.

The features the P3276 possess make it “one of the most versatile pressure sensors on the market”.

• -1…+2500 bar pressure range including absolute, vacuum and gauge pressure • 4-20mA or 0-10V output (others available) • G1/2” process connection as standard (others on request) • DIN ‘A’ connector (M12-4 pin or pre-cable available) • Full stainless steel construction • Accuracy 0.5% or 0.25% • Adjustable zero point and full scale +/-5% • IP65 standard, IP67 option

For more information please contact Neil Bailey on FREEphone 0800 7313187 or e-mail neil.bailey@uk.oem.se

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SMS relay now with even more functionality!

This simple solution for monitoring and controlling installations using SMS text messages now has even more features!

Firstly there is a new analogue controller available with four digital and two analogue 4-20mA inputs. The unit is fixed in this configuration but gives the option for direct connection of 4-20mA signals without the need for a signal converter. The other analogue controller has six configurable inputs, digital or analogue 0 – 10V. All analogue inputs can be scaled in the software to match your application and

values can be included in the text message.

The Call-In function simply allows outputs to be activated by calling the number instead of sending a text message. As well as being quicker and easier to activate this also saves on the cost of a text message.

Another nice feature now allows the outgoing text message to be sent to an

e-mail address and is easily configured in the latest version of software.

The remote access feature allows you to remotely connect to the controller from any PC with a GSM connection. This means the controller can be remotely configured or monitored without even having to visit the installation on site.

We will shortly have a new demonstration unit available to show off these new features, please contact us to discuss your application and arrange a visit from your sales engineer.

New features list: 1. New hardware option with four digital & 2 analogue 4-20mA inputs 2. Call-In Function allows outputs to be activated by calling instead of texting 3. Send alarm messages by e-mail 4. Remote access by PC to program & monitor

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5. Latest software release V3.2.1 now available* *Please note the latest version hardware and software is required as well as a suitable data enabled SIM card to use these features.

For more information please contact Anthony Wrighton on FREEphone 0800 7313186 or e-mail anthony.wrighton@uk.oem.se

An option to stainless steel perhaps?

The brass 0167 pressure switch from Suco is a low cost option to stainless steel pressure switches used in pressure control circuits in water applications.

Most people think that a stainless steel switch is the only option for water systems due to the potential for corrosion but that is not always the case. For standard, clean water brass is often as resilient to corrosion as stainless steel at a fraction of the price!

The 0167 has a range of features enabling it

to be used in a wide range of applications: • 0.1...20 bar adjustment ranges • BSP taper, parallel and metric thread options • N/O or N/C contacts (42v max) • NBR, EPDM or FKM seal options • IP65 (when used with Suco cover) Pressure switch point is easily set by adjusting the central screw or alternatively we can supply them pre-set to your specification!

For more information please contact Neil Bailey on FREEphone 0800 7313187 or e-mail neil.bailey@uk.oem.se

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