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PSENslock interlocks from Pilz Australia (14-Oct-2008)
Pilz Australia are introducing an innovative interlock with a non-contact transponder for the switching function, and an electromagnet to hold the gate closed.
Safety card for servo amplifiers launched by Pilz Australia (13-Oct-2008)
Pilz Australia are launching a safety card for the servo amplifiers PMCprotego D, so that safety is integrated directly into the drive.
Decentralised I/O system PSSuniversal from Pilz (19-Aug-2008)
Pilz have now developed the decentralised I/O system PSSuniversal for connection to Profinet and Profinet safe. So now Profinet users can also take advantage of the system's benefits.
Pilz Australia’s SafetyEYE safe camera system monitors KUKA's RoboTeam (11-Jul-2008)
KUKA's TecDays 2008 were held in Augsburg at the beginning of April and featured solutions, technologies and innovations for automation and production plants. In the demonstration, SafetyEYE, from Pilz Australia, monitored, controlled and protected the two infeed areas on a car door production line.
PMD s10 electronic monitoring relays from Pilz Australia (7-Jul-2008)
The new generation of PMDsigma electronic monitoring relays from Pilz Australia monitors values such as voltage, current, temperature or phase sequence.
Pilz Australia unveils new PNOZ safety relay PNOZmulti (3-Jun-2008)
Pilz Australia has introduced a new PNOZ safety relay called, PNOZmulti. The PNOZmulti can be used to monitor analogue input signals safely, such as current or voltage.
Pilz Australia unveils 3D safe vision system (2-Jun-2008)
There are two types of safe vision system available from Pilz Australia, namely, safe cameras (such as PSENvip) for press brake monitoring and safe 3D vision systems (such as SafetyEYE) for area monitoring.
Pilz Australia launches camera-based protection and measuring system PSENvip (30-May-2008)
When installed on the upper die of the press brake, PSENvip detects any foreign body in the protected field between the transmitter and receiver which may be up to 10m apart.
Pilz Australia unveils two modules for slimline PNOZsigma relays (30-May-2008)
When a PNOZ s7.1 is used either as a standalone unit or with a PNOZsigma base unit, further expansion is possible by connecting a maximum of ten PNOZ s7.2 modules, each having four normally-open safety contacts and one normally-closed auxiliary contact.
Pilz assists in ESPE certification (12-Mar-2008)
Companies using light curtains to safeguard machinery often do not appreciate the implications of the regulatory requirement for inspections.
Functional safety systems available from Pilz (11-Mar-2008)
Ron Bell explains functional safety and looks ahead to the revision of the IEC 61508 standard that is due for publication in 2010.
Risk assessment and CE marking services from Pilz Consulting (14-Dec-2007)
Pilz Consulting offers risk assessment and CE marking services.
PNOZmulti safety system from Pilz (13-Dec-2007)
The PNOZmulti safety system from Pilz has been specifically tailored for use with presses, regulating standard control functions and monitoring safety functions such as E-STOP, safety gate or two-hand controls.
Pilz Australia to launch PSENvip press brake solution (12-Dec-2007)
The new, camera-based protection and measuring system PSENvip to be launched by Pilz Australia uses an innovative optical system, parallel vision to monitor the whole bending process, enabling the operator to work more productively and in complete safety.
PSSuniversal available from Pilz Australia (11-Dec-2007)
With the PSSuniversal, safety-related and/or standard control functions are performed decentrally at field level.
Pilz on EMC compliance for automation (10-Dec-2007)
A common problem encountered in modern automation is insufficient consideration given to EMC.
Pilz discusses safety requirements for packaging machines (7-Dec-2007)
The question, how much safety does a machine actually need, is easy to answer: The protection of man and machine must be guaranteed, as must the ability to design production processes individually.
Pilz Australia on emergency stop devices (6-Dec-2007)
There are a number of emergency stop devices that may be used on plant or machinery, the preferred form of device being a mushroom-type pushbutton, operable by palm.
Preventing the needless New Year death toll with safety during shutdowns (5-Dec-2007)
Death seems almost inevitable in the first few days of the New Year. WorkSafe Victoria statistics show at least one Victorian has died at work in the first week of January for the last five years.
Pilz Australia outlines different types of reset (5-Dec-2007)
When reading through documentation for safety monitoring devices, there are three different types of reset that may come up.
Pilz Australia on wiring switches in series (4-Dec-2007)
The question often asked of Pilz is can E-STOP’s or gate switches be wired in series to a safety control system? or words to that effect.
New version measuring system available from Pilz (30-Nov-2007)
The new, camera-based protection and measuring system PSENvip from Pilz uses an innovative optical system to monitor the whole bending process.
Pilz introduces SafetyEYE, a machine safety system (18-Jun-2007)
Pilz has introduced SafetyEYE, a machine safety system which has a high speed, dual CPU, image analysis computer and safety PLC fed images by three cameras analyses the area around hazardous machinery, responding whenever activity inside its boundaries is sensed, by slowing or stopping the machine.
Pilz and DaimlerChrysler unveils sight for robots (4-May-2007)
With SafetyEYE that was unveiled by Pilz and DaimlerChrysler, robots can see you coming and respond either slowing or stopping altogether while you pass by safely.
Safeguards at Australia's nuclear reactor world's best (27-Oct-2006)
No other Australian safety system faces the intense scrutiny focused on the country's nuclear reactor and, arguably, no Australian workplace takes safety more seriously. So, when the world's brilliant scientists use a new Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO) experimental facility, they will be protected from radiation exposure by a meticulously designed network of Pilz Programmable Safety Systems (PSS).
Fast diagnostics from safety controller (9-Oct-2006)
MACHINE operators and maintenance staff can benefit from better access to diagnostic data by connecting a Pilz PMI m107 machine interface directly to the PNOZmulti or the Programmable Safety System (PSS).
Multi-functional compact safety relays (9-Oct-2006)
THE PNOZsigma range of compact safety relays from Pilz Safe Automation are multi-functional, have improved diagnostics, are easier to expand, and benefit from improved switching capacity. Included in the line-up is what is believed to be the world's first 12.5mm wide safety relay.
Pilz introduces new PNOZmulti modular safety controller (3-Oct-2006)
Even on its own, the Pilz PNOZmulti modular safety controller offers a good level of diagnostics via the front-panel LEDs and the facility for connecting a laptop PC via the PNOZmulti's serial port.
Announcing a new range of compact safety relays (28-Sep-2006)
The all-new PNOZsigma range of compact safety relays from Pilz Australia are multi-functional, have improved diagnostics, are easier to expand and benefit from improved switching capacity. Included in the line-up is what is believed to be the world's first 12.5mm wide safety relay.
Pilz safety system monitors wine paths (14-Jul-2006)
A silicone pig sweeps through the lines at Wolf Blass, entering a 'key station' where winery staff must choose one of 119 paths with all the precision of an air traffic controller. When it comes to safety, nothing has been left to chance - each path is safeguarded with a Pilz safety switch.
Pig tamed (10-Jul-2006)
Safety system monitors 119 wine paths at Wolf Blass.
New safety and control technology (7-Jul-2006)
NEW analogue I/O modules for the Pilz PSSuniversal decentralised control platform allow the transfer of process signals to suit burner management technology or sectors such as the process industry. Pilz says the PSSuniversal will support a wide range of analogue interfaces.
Analogue modules for decentralised I/O platform (27-Jun-2006)
NEW analogue I/O modules for the Pilz PSSuniversal decentralised control platform allow the transfer of process signals to suit sectors such as the semiconductor industry or burner management technology. Pilz says the PSSuniversal wil