By combining its world class factory automation produces to meet European safety standards EN ISO 13849-1, EN 62061 and IEC 61508 Mitsubishi Electric UK enables users to optimise productivity. There can be few aspects of machine design that have moved so quickly in recent years as that of safety. With the introduction of […]
Motors placed on the market after 1 January 2015, with a rated output between 7.5 – 375 kW, shall have a minimum efficiency class of IE3, or minimum IE2 if they are operated or equipped with electronic speed control, essentially a variable-speed drive (VSD). It is estimated that electric motors consume 70% of the […]
GAMBICA has published an updated version of their free guide to the requirements of BS EN 61439-1:2011 & BS EN 61439-2:2011. The guide has been compiled by members of the GAMBICA Controlgear Group Technical Committee. Power Switchgear and Controlgear Assemblies It is intended provide specifiers, designers and purchasers of Power Switchgear and Controlgear […]
ClearSCADA from Schneider is designed for telemetry applications commonly found in the water industry such as pump up and pump down control, sewage lift station, tank/level measurement and control, and wireless instrumentation monitoring in the UK. Telemetry and SCADA systems allow you to monitor and control field operations across a widely dispersed […]
A leading automotive manufacturer has increased production in its engine block assembly area by using Mitsubishi Electric L series modular PLCs to control its automated guided vehicles (AGV). In addition to the L Series PLCs the newly developed AGV line uses Mitsubishi’s GOT series HMIs, Advanced Materials Handling The plant uses an […]