NEW PRODUCTS
DATA LOGGER FOR COLD CHAIN TRANSPORT The testo 184 G1 logger is designed
WATCHDOG RELAY
to monitor the transport conditions of
Red Lion has released the Watchdog Relay, a hardware-
products that have mandatory cold chain
based solution designed to monitor and provide for
requirements such as foodstuffs and
the fail-safe shutdown of processes controlled by
pharmaceuticals. It is available to rent from
RTUs, PLCs and other automation devices.
TechRentals. In addition to temperature
The product monitors the pulsing heartbeat output
and humidity, the 184 G1 also measures
of a connected device, adding an extra level of
vibration and impact for delicate cargo
safety that helps protect critical processes across
like high-quality electronics or fragile
industrial environments including oil, gas, maritime,
machinery.
power and energy. If the heartbeat stops (for reasons
Transporting perishables or medica-
that may include power surges, extreme weather or
ments requires strict standards to ensure
device malfunctions), Watchdog’s built-in Form C
an uninterrupted cold chain. Monitoring
relay will immediately energise and provide a signal
that these standards are adhered to at every stage is simple with the
that can be used to safely shut down the process. The
184 G1 logger. Testo AG is an ISO 9001:2008 certified company, and
signal sent upon loss of control helps to avoid costly damage to
the 184 G1 is compliant with EN 12830, FDA 21 CFR Part 11 and
materials and equipment.
GxP guidelines, as well as having HACCP international certification.
Built to operate in extreme conditions, the product supports tem-
The unit also generates calibration certificates traceable accord-
peratures ranging from -40°C to 80°C as well as 5-85% humidity.
ing to ISO 17025, stored as PDF directly to the logger. Additionally,
It carries Class I, Div II and ATEX hazardous locations certifica-
the measurement rate is freely selectable from 1 min to 24 h, with
tions, and has been marine and offshore tested or verified to meet
a measurement range of -20 to 70°C for temperature, 0-100% for
standards such as ABS, DNV No. 2.4 and Lloyd’s.
relative humidity and 0-27 g for shock.
Control Logic Pty Ltd www.control-logic.com.au
The logger also features a 120-day battery life, multiple alarm limit options and the ability to read data out to a smartphone via NFC. TechRentals www.techrentals.com.au
EMC-SHIELDED ELECTRIC MOTOR CABLES Treoflex-EMC-UV-3 cables are used to supply power to motors from frequency converters while maintaining full electromagnetic compatibility (EMC). The flexible cables come with multistranded conductors, with cross-linked XLPE polyethylene insulation, a double-stranding element screen and a PVC UV-resistant outer sheath. Features include symmetric conductor construction; an operating temperature of -40°C to 90°C; operating voltage of up to 1 kV tested to 2.5 kV; and insulation resistance greater than 200 MΩ/km. Capacitance between conductors is 70-250 nF/km and between conductor and screen is 110-410 nF/km. The cross-linked XLPE polyethylene insulation improves currentcarrying capacity while at the same time maintaining low cable capacitance in comparison with cables with PVC insulation. The cables are suitable for both fixed installation and moveable connections in industrial equipment, process lines and machines operating in dry and damp rooms. The symmetric construction of the cable (3+3PE) ensures the symmetry of supply voltages on the motor terminals. Treotham Automation Pty Ltd www.treotham.com.au
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