The growth of wireless applications in industrial automation results from recognised benefits of efficiency and improved operator safety. The move from electro-mechanics to electronics enables them to monitor and control unintended movements of the machine or unexpected changes to the process. Monitoring this functional safety is enhanced by integrating wireless Functional Safety Functional safety […]
Despite the widespread adoption of wireless for data communications, its use in industrial automation safety related applications has been much slower. According to Schneider Electric, a thorough assessment and proven technology will address the perceived reliability issues. A factory floor provides challenges to wireless automation networking. A range of factors can adversely affect radio transmissions […]
Should we be integrating safety in all our machine automation? Schneider Electric was one of the first to provide safety offerings for protecting press operators from serious accidents. Today, there is increasing demand to integrate safe automation in standard automation. Here is an abridged version in which they discuss the question. Q. […]
Benefits of override mode for VSDs in buildings Override mode is a function that helps engineers designing escape routes in the event of building fires. It also allows emergency services to easily trigger these essential functions to aid in the evacuation of residents or whilst fighting fires. Large buildings and other […]
Making product comparisons is complex and time consuming when considering more than two suppliers. For inverter drives for example, the temptation is to compare prices based almost entirely on the kW rating, mounting method and IP rating. However, according to Schneider Electric, by including embedded safety other benefits are revealed. These include lower installation […]