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In these unprecedented times, disruption and uncertainty has been the norm. Whilst the pandemic has challenged us on many levels, in doing so has also presented us with opportunities. It has illustrated the importance of Australian manufacturing and robust supply chains to ensure the continuity of our economy, jobs and our lifestyle. Hats off to the manufacturing sector who accepted the challenge from the Australian Government for domestic supply of medical equipment. What a wonderful exhibition of our manufacturing capabilities and spirit.

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In this issue we look at Red Lion’s new revolutionary FlexEdge platform to resolve networking, automation & IIoT challenges, as well as how modular technology is influencing worklife. Plus we preview the latest gadgets & tech. Enjoy. Michael Bacon

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Control Logic now stocking hand sanitisers & disinfectants

Hirschmann expand their smallest managed industrial switches Hirschmann have expanded their GECKO range by adding 4 ports with the 8TX and 8TX/2SFP to provide VLAN support and IGMP snooping for multicast control. GECKO is recognised as one of the smallest managed industrial Ethernet switches on the market, and it retains its low cost entry point, small footprint and eco-friendly power consumption. This new release improves on management and monitoring with the addition of an SNTP client for time synchronisation for accuracy and Profinet industrial profiles for SCADA applications.

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Control Logic have sourced a range of Australian made Hand Sanitiser & Disinfectants that provide up to 24 hours of continuous protection and kill 99.99% of pathogens. Powered by Fresche Bioscience, the Pure South™ range is completely alcohol-free and utilises Quatlok technology to create an invisible microscopic layer of protection on your skin for 24-hour protection. Normal washing of the hands and drying with a towel will not affect efficacy. The commercial grade of surface spray and disinfectant will protect surfaces up to 30 days untouched and eliminates odour-causing bacteria and inhibits mould and mildew. This range is available to purchase online via: puresouth.controllogic.com.au.

Replicating office sounds There’s a website that replicates the sounds of being in the office again that isn’t just a noise generator. Imisstheoffice.eu made by Kids Creative Agency might be the closest thing to being back in the office. When you load up the site, hit the play button and it will play the sounds heard at most offices, including indecipherable snippets of conversation, phones ringing, keyboards clattering and more. If you miss particular sounds from the office, the site features an office layout where you click on the item to hear it.

An internet based on quantum physics will soon enable inherently secure communication. A team led by Stephanie Wehner, at Delft University of Technology is building a network connecting four cities in the Netherlands entirely by means of quantum technology. Messages sent over this network will be unhackable. In the last few years, scientists have learned to transmit pairs of photons across fiber-optic cables in a way that absolutely protects the information encoded in them. The Delft network will be the first to transmit information between cities using quantum techniques from end to end. The technology relies on a quantum behavior of atomic particles called entanglement. Entangled photons can’t be covertly read without disrupting their content. But entangled particles are difficult to create, and harder still to transmit over long distances. Wehner’s team has demonstrated it can send them more than 1.5 kilometers, and they are confident they can set up a quantum link between Delft and the Hague by around the end of this year.

Robot cools itself by sweating

Researchers have developed a soft, robotic hand that can grip objects and ‘sweat’ when warm to cool itself down. For rigid devices, systems of fans and heat sinks are an ideal solution for dissipating heat, but they aren’t suitable for a device that needs to flex in all directions. That’s where sweat comes in. The robot was 3D-printed using hydrogels, which like living tissue and can absorb large quantities of water. The body of the finger is made from a gel that expands at temperatures above 30ºC, with a layer of ‘skin’ on one side that shrinks at temperatures above 40ºC to excrete pressurised liquid.

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Uber and Hyundai are planning to offer flying taxis by 2023

Uber and Hyundai hope to be ferrying you above congested city streets by 2023 (which includes Australia). The electric plane, called Uberdai, will carry a pilot and three passengers up to 100 kilometres, at speeds of up to 290km/h, slashing journey times and helping get cars off the road. Eventually the craft will be automated, but for now the two companies are focusing on manned craft. This design is a cross between a helicopter and a plane, with a rotor to get it off the ground, and wings for gliding once airborne to conserve power. Uber already has the infrastructure in place to offer flights as an option alongside trips by car, bike, scooter, helicopter and even submarine.

Red Lion adds to FlexEdge range

Red Lion’s FlexEdge range has a new addition with the DA70D. Boasting a +75ºC operating temperature, up to 10 plug-and-play expandable analogue/ digital IO modules and three optional slots for 4G, WiFi and serial connectivity, users can modify to suit for current or future applications. IIoT, Industry 4.0 ready, it features a built-in web server and is configured with drag-and-drop Crimson software.

Fossil flyers for man-made flight

Pterosaurs were the largest animals ever to fly soaring the skies for 160 million years. These ancient flyers have largely been overlooked in the pursuit of bioinspired flight technologies. Researchers believe the physiology of fossil flyers could provide ancient solutions to modern flight problems, such as aerial stability and the ability of drones to selflaunch. A Pterosaurs launched from a stationary position weighing nearly 300 Dream hacking through sensory inputs kilos, and no fluttering during flight. Dreams are among the most fascinating aspects of life, yet we don’t fully understand them. The Dream Lab has been Puls release decentralised cabinet-free power working on wearable devices such as a glove-like device Puls have released their ‘ZeroCabinet’ range of power supplies, relocating the called Dormio, designed to track dreams and even tap into power supply from the cabinet directly into the field to offer an all-in-one power them. In a 50-person test, Dormio was able to influence the supply system for decentralised systems engineering. Offered in 1 or 3 phase, content of dreams by playing an audio cue when wearers 300W or 500W variants, its compact housing provides IP protection between were in the hypnagogic state (between awake and asleep). IP54 to IP67 with current-limited outputs, a variety of plug connectors, IO link as For example, playing back the word “tiger” resulted in some a communication interface and decoupling MOSFETs for redundant systems. users having dreams about a tiger. Similiar testing is being conducted with scent association through wearables.

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Most powerful drone for the money This strange drone, the PowerEgg X, is actually one of the most powerful you can buy today. PowerVision, who are more known for its submarine robots, sells two versions of the drone and can be used in two ways. Without propellers it functions like a handheld 4K (60 fps) video camera that lasts up to 3.5 hours, and in drone mode, lasts up to 30 minutes with a speed of up to 64km/hour. It’s powered by a five-core CPU, a single-core GPU, four-core image processor and a two-core neural network engine with 6GB of internal memory. Put on its transparent plastic shell and it becomes rain-resistant, and be operated over water.

Genetically engineered moths released into wild The diamondback moth is a huge pest. It eats a variety of crops, but is largely resistant to insecticides, resulting in upwards of $5 billion in losses every year. That could soon change, as an international team of researchers has created a strain of genetically engineered diamondback moths that could suppress the pest population in a sustainable way — and they just released them into the wild for the first time. The researchers engineered the moths so that when the males of the strain mated with wild females, the female offspring would die during the caterpillar life stage. The male offspring, however, would survive and mate with the remaining female moths, repeating the cycle with their offspring until the overall population is reduced. Of course, the release of any genetically engineered organism into the wild brings with it a slew of concerns. However the technology will not eliminate the pest species because the gene disappears from the environment after a few generations.

Anti-aging drugs will be available very soon The first wave of a new class of anti-aging drugs have begun human testing. These drugs won’t let you live longer (yet) but aim to treat specific ailments by slowing or reversing a fundamental process of aging. The drugs are called senolytics—they work by removing certain cells that accumulate as we age. Known as “senescent” cells, they can create low-level inflammation that suppresses normal mechanisms of cellular repair and creates a toxic environment for neighbouring cells. Company ‘Alkahest’ injects patients with components found in young people’s blood with the hope to halt cognitive and functional decline in patients suffering from Alzheimer’s disease. Drugs for Parkinson’s and Dementia are also in human testing. A skin cream is also in testing by Drexel University College of Medicine to slow aging using the immune-suppressing drug rapamycin.

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Industry 4.0, the cloud, and Internet of Things (IoT) are assisting with these challenges, but to what extent? How can modernising your operation with a connected manufacturing strategy help you grow? More than 70% of companies are struggling to adopt technology effectively, with their efforts to respond to the 4IR stuck in what we call “pilot purgatory”, the attempt to implement new technological solutions without realising the expected returns on investment or improvements in efficiency.

“To succeed in the rapidly changing landscape of the 4IR, factories must operate in a new way.”

To address this, the World Economic Forum’s Global Lighthouse Network, in collaboration with McKinsey & Company, has identified and brought together 44 of the most advanced factories in the world that are showing leadership in applying advanced manufacturing technologies, including AI, the internet of things and big data analytics, to drive financial and operational impact at scale and transform value chains end-to-end.

To succeed in the rapidly changing landscape of the 4IR, factories must operate in a new way. That requires a strong focus on identifying problems and then creating solutions that go beyond adding incremental tools to existing processes. Factories that create new operating systems that incorporate combinations of technology in an agile approach to continuous iteration can create new ways to not only improve efficiency but also scale new solutions across the entire company. Answering this need of Intelligent Machines, Emerson has recently released a dual operating system Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) to enable Factories to become agile in the operational systems capabilities. It means any Linux based technology such as big data analytics, face recognition or some sort of Artificial Intelligence can be incorporated into production system, inside the actual logic controller.

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Henkel in DĂźsseldorf, Germany, has developed a unique cloud-based data platform that connects more than 30 sites and more than 10 distribution centres in real time. This helps to meet growing customer and consumer expectations on service and sustainability, while achieving doubledigit cost and inventory reductions. Enabling production factories with data transparency should not be daunting task either. Industrial product manufacturer Red Lion, offers cloud connectivity right at the machine level controllers, essentially bypassing the red tape in the IT layer.

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Focus on reskilling and enabling workers Any technological solution must consider the effects on workers and put people first. Manufacturing leaders in the 4IR leverage internal and external expertise to reskill their workforce, making sure their teams receive continuous capability building, guidance and training.

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This involves empowering workers to innovate with technology, managing talent development and implementing new ways of working. Some examples of effective learning methods are offering a gamification of new skills, applying virtual or augmented reality and delivering real-time work instructions via digital platforms.

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Create a shared learning journey The manufacturing sector can only realise the full benefits of the 4IR if there is a complete transformation across value chains and production systems. Leaders in this space should support the diffusion of technology through their entire production networks, lifting up SMEs to improve overall results. This shared learning journey can lead to not only a return on investment but also a more inclusive distribution of knowledge, which can accelerate innovation across the industry.

TRENDS TO WATCH In addition, both the immediate and long-term future of the manufacturing industry will be defined by the development of several ever-evolving and cutting-edge trends and technologies.

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The rise of the Internet of Things (IoT) industrial applications has given way to the increased prevalence of wearable technology in the manufacturing industry. Manufacturers of all types and sizes are increasingly looking into – and investing in – wearable devices with different sensors that can be used by their workforce.

rise of 5G. A report from Ericsson states that “the expected addressable market in 2026 will be $113 billion, a substantial 7 percent potential revenue growth from current service revenue forecasts.” The factories of tomorrow will rely greatly on sensor technology, and they will prominently feature connected tools, utilising data to guide the tasks of the workforce. Technology such as IO-LINK for sensors reduce cost through standardisation and information of extended diagnostics. Sensors for air pressure, movement and measurement from Panasonic offer remote configuration to reduce maintenance time, while PULS offer special power supplies for such technology that provide on-demand information such as remaining life, pushes events for selfprotection or remotely control key parameters to increase system availability as well as reducing maintenance and operating costs.

Cyber security The importance of cyber security in manufacturing cannot be overstated. More and more connected devices are being integrated into organisational processes each day, so it almost goes without saying that the manufacturing industry needs to develop a keen understanding of how to best deal with them. As the industry becomes more connected with time, equipment manufacturers and their customers will be impacted in a number of ways. For example, even the simple act of charging a mobile device in a nearby USB port may lead to dire consequences. As a result, companies must be diligent in their efforts to educate employees on the potential consequences of their cyber activities. Cyber security focused brand Hirschmann and Tofino, have invested heavily in its security measures in both its hardware and software to protect industrial control assets. Deep Packet Inspection goes beyond standard firewalls to authorise requests at the protocol level which is essentially important in the water and energy industries and manufacturing control. The ability for a manufacturer to effectively protect itself today hinges upon its willingness to take the following two key steps: address organisational concerns and implement a clear and effective cyber security strategy. Cyber security is – and will – remain a major concern for companies of all types and sizes. With malware attacks on the rise and many organisations having been negatively affected by the increased prevalence of ransomware, companies (both literally and figuratively) can’t afford to overlook cyber security as a top priority in 2020 and beyond.

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f you have heard of Red Lion’s Data Station, then you would know it’s been around for long time - since 2004 to be exact. It’s proven to be extremely popular because of its easy interface and ability to communicate with hundreds of industrial brands. This series is akin to both the Data Station and Modular Controller which allows for expandable IO modules but with added Cloud connectivity. However, this is not a Data Station, it is part of Red Lion’s new FlexEdge range. The two models in this range, the DA50D and DA70D feature interchangeable communication sleds allowing customisation for any application. In this road test we look at the smaller DA50D.

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first impressions Unboxing the DA50D we find it’s very light weight, built from a high temperature thermoplastic housing. Surprisingly, the DA50D tolerates temperatures up to +75°C degrees, and it’s super thin with a width of just 50mm (Din Rail) - much smaller than the Data Station prior. Mounting the DA50D, you’ll find a tool-less thumb sized lever to help secure onto Din Rail. Looking at the physical unit, you’ll notice there’s a blank rectangle sled covering the front, with dual Ethernet and serial ports. There is also this cool looking LED bezel that runs all the way around the front edge, that lights up blue, red or green depending on system status.

setting up Setting up we insert an ordinary SIM card into the 4G modem, an SD card and connect the programming USB and Ethernet to see the web page. Once powered, we immediately see the LED surround flash bright blue as it boots, then turns a very happy green to let me know it’s healthy and running. Nice. Now it’s time to download Red Lion’s Crimson 3.1 software.

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The DA50D utilises Red Lion’s free Crimson 3 software which can be downloaded off the web for configuration and provides 300 different protocols. If you have never seen this software before, it’s very intuitive, complete with helpful popups as you hover over things. It certainly makes configuring the DA50D extremely easy. An example of this was when we connected an ABB VSD directly to an Emerson PLC which is normally very time consuming... however not with the DA50D. The process was this; Select both the Emerson and Modbus protocols from the list, define the Emerson registers, then drag-and-drop the Modbus Registers to create a graphical table of data passing bidirectionally. Simple! No function blocks, poll cycle coding, error buffer considerations or setting up ports required. Creating a web server to remotely see a dashboard or webpage was just as easy. Tick the box to enable web server function then drag-anddrop graphical elements and tags to make SCADA like displays. Easy drag-and-drop feature for Data logging and alarm events too. For our test bench configuration in Crimson, we also enabled OPC UA, Azure Cloud Connector to pass MQTT data and finally the mail manager to setup SMS and email alarms.

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Absolutely! I believe this will be raised once the pandemic ends, as companies will be looking to sure up their supply chains. My thoughts are that some manufacturing of essential items may return, but the economic viability will be the more important question. Local manufacturing would create a more resilient industry due to independence from foreign currencies. What opportunities do you see for industries such as ours? Innovation! Through the application of technological innovation, businesses can create more robust operations that can withstand unique challenges, such as the one we are facing now. Speaking of innovation, what do you see are our key products right now? With products becoming smarter and the rise of the IIoT (Industrial Internet of Things), products such as protocol converters and communication gateways will play a key role and will need to be equipped accordingly. As an example, Red Lion’s brand-new Flex Edge range is geared for the future with features such as 4G connectivity, cloud connectors and more. What are your customers biggest concerns? Reliability. I speak with people daily about the importance of reliable operation of their products and systems. For a lot of people, a faulty product or solution means a big hit to the back pocket. When things are back to normal, what will you do? See my friends! Video calls and Zoom chats are great, but nothing beats the company of those closest to you, with a beer in hand. ..and your all-time favourite pastime? I love and miss playing with my band - I play the drums - and going to live music gigs and events. That’s a bit cool! Finally, what do you think will be the important issue society will face in the future? The environment and the social and economic impacts that come with that. I believe there will be a huge movement for people and businesses to minimise their impact on the environment, which will also create new social trends, businesses, and markets. Thanks Jack.

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For many of the infected regions, the economy will fall sharply in the short term, and then rebound after the epidemic is over, but COVID-19 we hope is unlikely to have a huge long-term impact. Epidemic prevention and control measures from local governments will be a key factor.

How it has affected China In February 2020, China’s manufacturing purchasing manager index (PMI) was 35.7%, down 14.3 percentage points from the previous month. Meanwhile, the Production Index was 27.8%, down by 23.5 percentage points from the previous month, indicating that manufacturing production activity had slowed down radically. According to analysis of data segments such as power generation, population migration, and transportation; the work resumption rate in China is about 65%. COVID-19 may have a far-reaching impact on the capacity layout and supply chain network of many enterprises. Multinational enterprises in particular will further improve their disaster emergency mechanisms and supply chain management.

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CLN | ISSUE 18 Many enterprises will now be thinking about relocating manufacturing. During the 2011 earthquake in Japan, even companies who were hardly hit by supply chain issues decided to relocate. However, cross-border relocation of production capacity is not an easy decision to make, and many factors need to be taken into account. Factors such as local market capacity, time and investment required, local government policies, infrastructure and logistics, labour costs, skill levels should be considered. Chinaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s supply chain in automobile, electronics and other industries makes the Chinese industrial chain very efficient and flexible, and because of its huge domestic market, strong infrastructure, improved labour skills and engineering resources, means that many global companies will want to maintain key production centres in China.

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Disaster management For many companies, the establishment of robust disaster management mechanisms may well be a better alternative than moving production. Measures such as reallocation of production capacity and inventory to different regions, backed-up with a policy of using similar products as substitutes in the short-run, and the development of multi-point suppliers, are all possible solutions. Although the above will undoubtedly increase costs, it will better protect supply chain stability â&#x20AC;&#x201C; potentially delivering great savings in the next crisis. In the long run, the establishment of information chains will further enhance the resilience of supply networks. Key information about materials, logistics, inventory, production and capital in the supply chain can easily be grasped, analysed and shared to improve overall supply chain management. At the same time, market demand can be tracked and predicted more dynamically, and production rhythms can be adjusted accordingly. All this needs to be part of a wider digitalisation push from the manufacturing industry to deal with the next crisis.

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Australia is larger in diameter than Pluto.

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For manufacturing enterprises, the epidemic has simply exposed problems and risks that already exist. This might force industry to undertake much needed reforms to automation, digitalisation and logistics processes and systems. The COVID-19 epidemic has brought unexpected difficulties and challenges to governments, industries and enterprises around the world. But it will eventually pass. In the long run, COVID-19 is a chance for industries to make much-needed operational improvements and prepare for the future.

One of the smartest bird species in the world is the Magpie. They can even recognise themselves in mirrors.

Cheetahs meow like house cats.

Enabling secure communications between devices, data sources and applications. Devices get smaller, battery and solar power become more powerful and economical.

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MANAGED SWITCH Bobcat Series The Hirschmann BOBCAT Switch is the first of its kind to enable real-time communication using TSN. To effectively support the increasing real-time communication requirements in industrial settings, a strong Ethernet network backbone is essential. These compact managed switches allow for expanded bandwidth capabilities by adjusting your SFPs from 1 to 2.5 Gigabit.

IP67 SWITCH Octopus Series The Hirschmann IP67/54 switches from the OCTOPUS family allow fail-safe networks to be installed in a variety of different application scenarios even under the most difficult conditions. It covers the full range of automation solutions, and is characterised by a waterproof and dust-resistant housing including an extended temperature range from -40°C to +70°C.

product brief RACKMOUNT SWITCH Greyhound Series The Hirschmann GREYHOUND 1042 series are 19-inch rack mount switches suitable for a variety of applications from backbone/core switches in smaller networks to key parts of your power control systems. These Greyhound units have up to 4 2.5Gbit ports for a massive potential 5Gbit backbone network that’s scalable from 1Gbit plus have a 28 maximum port density.

UNMANAGED SWITCH Spider III Series The SPIDER III series adds many options to the existing Hirschmann unmanaged portfolio including a mixture of fibre and PoE in the same device as well as programmable options which whilst not managed offer some configuration paramters that can be loaded into the device such as disabling unused ports. Ask us about our current ‘spider’ switch promotion.

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money! 1 Fiat new 500e

Fiat’s 3rd gen 500 model will be fully-electric (EV), feature a 42kWh lithium-ion battery (to produce 87kW) and a 0-100 time of 9 seconds and just 3.1 seconds from 0-50km/h. There will be 3 one-off designs also available including a version by Giorgio Armani, Bvlgari and Kartell. http://fiat.com

2 Samsung Ballie Samsung’s Ballie is a combination between smart home device and robotic companion. Equipped with cameras and sensors, it controls various smart home features, take photos, send you updates about your home when you’re away, and even function as a fitness assistant. http://news.samsung.com

3 Samsung Galaxy Z Flip Priced at a whopping $2,199 the Galaxy Z Flip features a foldable 6.7-inch AMOLED display that offers Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 855+ processor, 8GB of RAM, 256GB of onboard storage and a 3,300 mAh battery. While not as powerful as the S20 or iPhone 11, it is definitely one to show off. http://samsung.com/au

4 Brik Book Brik Book is essentially a case that allows you to add any lego or mega blocks of YOUR CHOOSING! Definitely cooler than a decal or vinyl cover. They offer packages that start you off with a design pattern, or you can go rogue! Switch it up weekly or daily to suit your mood. http://www.brik.co

5 Hydraloop water recycler

Hydraloop’s water recycler filters and purifies grey water from baths, showers, and washing machines. It employs a series of six maintenance-free filtration techniques, and can recycle up to 85% of the water used in the home for re-use in toilets, pools, and irrigation systems. http://www.hydraloop.com

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Form factor

switch

The first thing to consider is the way it will be installed in the application. Will it be DIN rail mounted, rack mounted or panel mount installed? Panel mounted are typically bolted and used for wall mount situations such as outdoor installations. If placing in a field cabinet, you’ll most likely choose a DIN Rail mounted device, or a rack mount (19”) if it’s being placed inside of an IT cabinet for example.

Power input

asily confused when choosing the best managed switch for your application? We get it, there are literally hundreds of choices out there, with only a handful of minor differences. To make it easier for you, we have condensed this list to 5 areas you should consider first.

Most products support either “H” (High) or “L” (Low) voltage input with the typical High voltage being 240VAC/DC and the typical low voltage choice being 24VDC. There are many variations in this spectrum with many utilising 110VDC, placing it in the “H” option even though it might not be considered high voltage in that market. Unique examples such as ‘-48VDC’ mostly used for transport are covered by the “Low voltage” options available.

Environmental conditions A managed switch either has the option for a standard temperature environmental rating of 0 to 60ºC, or an extended temperature of -40ºC to +70ºC with the option of conformal coating. What does this mean? Basically conformal coating is important if you intend to use in corrosive material environments, or if materials may be conductive due to temperature variations.

Don’t forget your manufacturer’s warranty will assume you are using the hardware in the correct environment it has been purchased for. So don’t get caught out.

Certifications

A huge number of hardware certifications are available when purchasing a switch from IEC 61850-3 for power applications to IECEx for hazardous area applications. Have a think about what certifications are required for your application. One thing to note… When selecting certifications, pay attention to the markings on the product because to be compliant in certain circumstances, markings are required to be visible. 4

Power over Ethernet

Power over Ethernet (PoE) is becoming more common and there is an ever-increasing need for power for end devices. It’s important to select a switch which has enough total power for your application and not just one that supports the correct standards.

PoE+ (802.at) devices can draw up to 30w from the switch so if you are selecting a high density application for these devices it would be important to select a device that allows for power injection so that not all of this power is being drawn from the switch. Basically you want to over-spec than under-spec.

It’s a start! Whilst this is not an exhaustive list of all things to consider, it should hopefully provide a clearer insight the next time you are after a managed switch.

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arge-scale automation systems have been at the heart of production line control for decades. Now, driven by changes in consumer demands, an alternative plug and produce modular automation approach is emerging. For many production lines, particularly in the pharmaceutical, fine chemical and food processing sectors, modular-enabled automation could be the cornerstone of bringing to life the concepts embodied in the Internet of Things and Industry 4.0.

POWER SUPPLIES ZeroCabinet PULS ZeroCabinet Series of Power supplies provides decentralised energy in an efficient and modular system structure to enable easy expansion, replacement and can be completely dismantled. It offers reliable protection against dust and water with IP54, IP65 and IP67 ratings for 1-phase or 3-phase systems and machines. ZeroCabinet is the alternative to a power supply in the centralised control cabinet, decentralised on-site control box or a customer-specific solution.

Modular automation brings an agility and flexibility to production which has the potential to shorten the time-to-market, increase flexibility, and improving efficiency of manufacturing. By acting like building blocks, modules can be replicated and used to number up or number down in order meet rapidly changing capacity demands. By simply changing a few modules, a completely new product can be produced.

IO LINK MASTERS & HUBS

IO-Link System POWER SUPPLIES QT40 Series The PULS DIMENSION QT40.241-B2 brings to market the first 3-phase DIN rail power supply (24V/40A) that makes system data available to users via an I/O port.

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Industry is facing harsh global competition and changing market requirements, such as the demand for more customised products, shorter delivery times and quick and simple integration of pre-packaged modular solutions. Manufacturers need to become faster, more flexible, and more efficient to meet the requirements of the changing market. Processes must be reliable, repeatable and error free, with the ability to adapt on the fly and quickly ramp production up or down to match sudden changes in demand, all while keeping efficiency high and costs low.

The LioN-Power IO-Link system combines powerful I/O modules in different variations which enable intelligent communication between sensors and actuators in industrial environments through standardised IO-Link technology. Ensure consistent, intelligent communication between the enterprise resource planning (ERP) level and sensor level, needed for Industry 4.0/ IIoT environments.

PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS

FX-550L Series

The FX-500 series is equipped with only the most important functions for improved ease of use. The sensing range of the thin reflective type fibre is about 1.6 times longer than that of a conventional product adding extra flexibility to the placement of the sensors.

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Design challenges While hardware components have long specified the cycle speed in traditional manufacturing, from the automation perspective the standardised interfaces that could be used to integrate the individual process modules and package units with ease were lacking. With modular automation, the situation is completely different. Modular process systems will feature preautomated, modular units that can be readily added, arranged, and adapted to the production requirements. This means that hardware needs to be installed within each module instead of in a central cabinet as requirements will change often and a single centralised solution is not viable.

This introduces a new set of challenges to the design of these systems. All components of a decentralised automation system need to be just as robust and flexible as the system itself. When planning a decentralised installation, factors such as ambient temperatures, mains voltage drops, the limited motor cable lengths, etc. must be considered. Important factors such as these are often overlooked in the high-level design of traditional engineering projects.

“Manufacturers need to become faster, more flexible, and more efficient to meet the requirements of the changing market.” For example with a modular system, each module may have a unique set of requirements when it comes to power, connectivity, and communication protocols. This means that selected components must be suitable for a harsher environment, and considerations must be made for things like flexible cabling and ease of access for configuration and maintenance.

Manufacturer PULS, have created a new type of power supply that was developed for this application, with the ‘ZeroCabinet’. It is a decentralised power supply with an IP67 protection class negating the need for a cabinet all together. This ultimately creates easy installation, lower costs and provides flexibility to meet diverse requirements of modular factory automation such as the ability to retrofit individual components or expand when needed.

IO-Link is gaining momentum The emergence of new technology is seeing industrial communication options more commonplace across all industries and equipment, that was not even considered a few years ago. IO-Link is one of those communication protocols proving to be extremely popular (also featured in the ZeroCabinet) for complete network independence. IO-Link was the first globally standardised IO technology, to provide a point-topoint connection, integrating sensors and actuators at the fieldbus level. Acting as a gateway, the IO-Link Master connects to an existing network using whichever protocol is required, making installation and exchange of new devices easier and data transfer error-free. This shift to modular systems is redefining expectations, but it’s also inspiring innovation from many manufacturers. The decentralisation of system components is one of those technologies that will be more commonplace over the next few years. Faster system planning, simplified maintenance tasks, easier expansion, and flexibility of components with an extremely high degree of protection means the cabinet could become obsolete. While there are still many challenges involved in transitioning to a modular approach, there is plenty of evidence to suggest a more flexible and service-oriented plug and produce solution options are out there. And who doesn’t love simplified engineering, flexible production, plant efficiency and continuously lowering costs of automation ownership.

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MDT AutoSave is a change management software package to safeguard your industrial programmable equipment from a cyber breach, hardware failure or loss of configuration for fast disaster recovery and configuration version archiving. Configure to automatically inspect programs found in automation devices and provide detailed information of changes made between a master copy, previous or current version. Get a full history of changes and who made them all in one place. Immediately review or audit revisions to quickly resolve faulty or damaged programmable equipment in the production line.

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schmersal

serial diagnostics

Anthony Zahra

n a traditional safety system, a faulty device or sensor can lead to significant loss of production. Schmersal’s Serial Diagnostic (SD) technology was designed minimise such downtime while also decreasing installation costs. SD capable sensors and interlocks can be connected in series which saves on physical wiring and labour costs while adding comprehensive status and diagnostics data, making finding faults faster. The data from both electronic safety sensors and interlocks with SD interface can be processed by a Schmersal PROTECT PSC1 safety controller or made available

to a supervisory system via one of its many industrial safety busses such as ProfiNet, EthernetIP, Modbus, EtherCat, ProfiBus & CANopen. SD systems are also able to achieve the highest Performance Level, PLe. Mixed installation of electronic safety sensors and interlocks to form a safety function can be realised easily in the field with the SD interface. The actuating and diagnostics data are transferred in the SD interface, which are connected in series via one wire between the SD gateway and the SD slave. Communication with up to 31 slaves per SD gateway

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is possible. These can also be divided into several different safety functions as required. Devices can be installed via SD Junction boxes, Passive Field Box (PFB) or Passive Distribution Module (PDM). The installation system with SD junction box enables quick wiring between safety switchgear devices. The cables with M12 connectors are routed directly from one safety switchgear device to the next and can be routed in the cable channel with SD junction boxes.

The passive field box PFB allows switchgear devices to be connected to a central point in the field. The passive distribution module allows the safety switchgear devices to be wired into a single switch cabinet via spring cage clamps.

PSC1 with integrated SD gateway Anthony Zahra

APPLICATION ENGINEER TÜV Nord, CSME, FS ENG (TÜV RHEINLAND, #3296/11, SIS)

SAFETY CONTROLLER

PSC1 series

The ‘PROTECT PSC1’ is a programmable compact safety controller that can support up to 272 I/O points, monitor 12 axis systems and features enough memory for up to 3000 instructions. It’s suitable for small basic functionality machines right through to large complex machines. The compact controllers support communication protocols like ProfiNet, EtherCAT and EtherNet IP. The PSC1 boasts an intuitive easy to use function block diagram programming environment which automatically generates a wiring diagram for all the devices connected to it to dramatically reduce engineering time.

SAFETY SENSOR RSS260 Series

SAFETY INTERLOCK AZM400 Series

Designed for safety circuit monitoring, the RSS260 series is a non-contact RFID safety sensor for hinged, sliding or removable guards. It uses specifically coded, passive RFID tags in the actuator for enhanced tamper resistance, and longer life. The sensor tolerates misalignments up to 10mm, and accepts two approach directions when mounting. In addition to LED error indication and serial diagnostics for use in various networks, you’ll be able to connect up to 31 safety devices in series without loss of signal or safety level with a Schmersal safety controller.

Featuring a motorised bolt lock and integrated RFID electronic safety sensor, the AZM400 is designed for machines and work cells in hazardous areas. The bolt lock secures the machine guard until dangerous conditions, which may exist immediately after removal of power has abated. The RFID sensor and motor drive locking bolt is contained within the main switch body, which fits into a hole in the actuator block with the matching RFID target. Once locked, the solenoid bolt provides a holding force of 10,000N making it suitable for heavy doors.

product brief

With over 20 years of experience in various areas in safety, electrical and automation, Application Engineer Anthony Zahra holds a TUV certification, as well as training several courses at Control Logic that include Emerson, Red Lion and others. Book an appointment with Anthony or one of our other accredited TUV engineers by calling Control Logic on 1800 557 705.

SAFETY SENSOR RSS16 Series The housing will appear familiar to the users of electromagnetic safety switches because it has the same dimensions as the AZ16 safety switch which is being used considerably in many industries around the world and is heralded to be “the” safety switch. The difference to the AZ16 is that the RSS16 does not have a mechancial actuator. The identification of the target is contactless using RFID technology thereby impossible to defeat, lasting much longer with no contacting parts.

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Sarah Keoghan

wo years ago we ran an article on e-sports trending year-on-year with even talk about e-sports becoming part of the Olympics. It is now predicted that the eSports worldwide market is on track to surpass $1.5 billion in revenue in under 3 years. With Coronavirus affecting traditional sport worldwide, sporting codes are showing strong interest in eSports. After the NRL had announced suspension, Mat Jessep, eSports Games Association Australia Chief Executive believes moving the sport online could be Rugby League’s saving grace.

When the NBA was suspended, NBA team Phoenix Suns continued with their season online, providing a platform for fans to engage with them whilst providing a revenue stream. “The Phoenix Suns will give fans a virtual fix as the first NBA team to continue the 2019-20 season,” a Suns statement said. “While we await the return to the hardwood, hoops fans are encouraged to tune in to Suns games on Twitch.”

What is Twitch? It’s a video live-streaming service allowing gamers to stream their games for others to watch while they play. This is nothing new, with English football club Leeds United utilising the popular video game FIFA to play a simulated version of their postponed match against Cardiff City. It has since been watched by more than 200,000 fans on Facebook.

How is revenue made? This concept is similar to YouTube users. Streamers are able to earn money from donations, subscriptions, as well as advertising, sponsorship and winning online tournaments. Back to NRL - players could verse each other in video game ‘Rugby League Live’ as an alternative to the season or opt for clubs to face off in popular global games like Fortnite or FIFA. The concept could potentially provide a revenue stream outside the physical game with the audience watching sponsored brands. The correlation between gaming and NRL players went public when Josh Dugan celebrated a try with a Fortnite move in 2018. Last year, Dugan created his own Twitch account and regularly streams his PlayStation 4 sessions as a side hustle to his rugby league career.

CLN | ISSUE 18 “The average esports fan, outside of all the stereotypes of kids in mum’s sewing room eating Doritos and chugging down Mountain Dew, the average eSports fan is a 26-year-old male in an office job somewhere,” Jessep said. “They’ve got a fairly large access to disposable income and they appreciate authentic partnerships that are presented to them via their interest in eSports.” eSports was a revenue stream adopted by Australian codes long before the Coronavirus crisis. In 2017, the FFA announced the introduction of an E-League, an initiative designed to connect fans who play the FIFA game with the A-League. Each club has two E-League competitors who jump online in club gear and play FIFA in a round-robin style competition with a finals event. Young fans of the A-League get so into the E-League competition it is being broadcast to Kayo this year. In the same year, the Adelaide Crows AFL club made the unprecedented move to acquire a professional eSports team. Last year, the NRL recognised the connection between eSports and Rugby League and partnered with an eSports media company to host a Fortnite tournament for fans at the ANZ Stadium precinct on NRL grand final day.

eSports filling broadcasting voids In a time where the likes of ESPN, Fox Sports and Kayo are desperate for content, eSports are filling the gap. Already there has been a 20 per cent lift in the number of students playing in a university-specific league as classes move online in Australia. One of the biggest eSports leagues globally, the ESL Pro League, has seen its viewership break last year’s record by 24 per cent as a result of the Coronavirus crisis. 7mate has begun to air eSports in some non-peak time slots, but gaming providers are preparing for far more knocks on the door. Alex Blaikie, from ESL Australia, said providers of eSports were already in talks with major broadcasters. “This is the perfect time for any of the traditional broadcasters - Seven, Nine - to get on board and fill in some programming slots where there might have been your traditional sports,” Blaikie said. “We are having a few discussions, we’ve had people start to reach out to us who might not have previously in the past few years.”

“eSports was a revenue stream adopted by Australian codes long before the Coronavirus crisis.”

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AFL

Grand Final | Melbourne | 26 Sep

Rugby

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Scotland VS Aus T20 | 29 Jun England VS Aus T2 (1-3) | 4-8 Jul England VS Aus ODI (1-3) | 11-16 Jul

Tennis

French Open | 24 May - 7 Jun Wimbledon Championships | 29 Jun - 12 Jul U.S Open | 31 Aug - 13 Sep

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Companies do not always have a clear idea of where to begin, or how to show progress, or how to maintain productivity. The reality is Safe Work Australia reported 7 worker deaths in manufacturing over the last year and 174 Australian workers were fatally injured while working during the course of 2019. Any number above zero must resonant with all business owners as they are ultimately responsible. A lack of knowledge on how to maintain productivity while making manufacturing safe is one of the biggest reasons behind businesses not ensuring safeguard measures on machinery. However, organisations can overcome the common challenges to machine safeguarding with a five-step process that incorporates a strategic plan, training, risk assessment, an implementation plan, and integration.

product brief SAFETY CURTAIN SLC440 COM Series SLC440COM Series safety light curtains and grids are an economical solution offering the highest level of protection. Available with resolutions of 14mm, 30mm or 35mm and protection field heights between 330 and 1770mm. Suited for use in safety circuits up to CAT4 (AS 4024), PLe (EN 13849) or SIL3 (IEC 61508).

SAFETY INTERLOCK AZM300 Series

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RADIO CONTROLS SAFIR Series

The AZM300 is a solenoid interlock combining the features of a door stop and a latching element in one housing. It consists of a safety interlock and an actuator using RFID technology. The safety interlock can be actuated from 3 sides. Simply by turning the cross by 180Âş the latching force can be changed from 25N to 50N. The AZM300 is IP69K rated and suitable for use in hygienic sensitive areas.

The Safir range of radio controls can be used in any environment including explosive gas (0, 1, 2) or dust classified zones (20, 21, 22). With IECEx approval, it incorporates all the existing features of the SAFIR family such as a backlit, anti-reflection LCD display capable of indicating the battery charge level, the behaviour of the radio link, the name of the equipment being controlled remotely, plus its feedback.

MACHINERY DRIVE ACS380 Series Designed to seamlessly integrate into automation systems. the ACS380 machinery drive offers flexibility and functionality for all your network needs in one universally compact package. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s easy to connect the ACS380 to all major industrial automation networks with pre-configured fieldbus communications, which automatically sets relevant drive parameters based on the protocol to enable programming directly from a PLC. The drive usability is enhanced with the built-in icon based user interface and is typically used with mixers, conveyors, cranes and other constant torque applications.

The five-step process to overcoming machine safeguarding challenges incorporates the following:

STEP 1: Strategic Planning The organisation develops a core understanding and process before beginning any machine guarding. This includes reviewing and understanding local government regulations, voluntary industry consensus standards, corporate standards, and machine-specific standards. This can be easily achieved by reaching out to suppliers and safety consultants who understand the local government regulation and industry standards to help facilitate this process.

STEP 2: Training Train all involved personnel on machine operation and machine safety. Appropriate personnel include anyone who interacts with or manages people who interact with the equipment, such as environmental, health, and safety (EHS) personnel, engineers, maintenance, operators, and management. Training must include machine operation, the need for safety, and how to approach and identify safety challenges and safeguarding needs.

STEP 3: Risk Assessment Identifying and understanding of risks help the organisation determine what needs to be done. This includes identifying all hazards, including less common or visible hazards and controls. Get on the floor to see what hazards lie underneath the machine so that if someone reaches

under the machine to grab a dropped item, they are protected. During this step, quantify the risks so that they can be prioritised. Higher risks need to be addressed first. Establish control measures or fixes to the hazards found so they can be tracked in a consistent process. Again, specialists in the industry can provide risk assessments.

STEP 4: Implementation Plan Develop a plan and timeline to implement the proper solutions. Make sure timelines are realistic and consider machine availability and the number of machines, as well as who needs to be involved in the safeguarding implementation. Create a plan to evaluate and measure progress.

STEP 5: Integration Design and integrate the right solution for the machine. Balance safety and productivity; do not sacrifice one for the other. Understand whether the work is being done by internal or external resources and set up design reviews and milestones. Create a plan to measure success and, at the end; validate that the safety system works per design. The process does not end with integration; as a business evolves and new technologies appear, organisations need to repeat the process and re-evaluate.

However, not all machine safety measures require further expenses in mechanical guarding, electrical safety products and integration. Sometimes it can be as simple as changing the action or process of a machine operator. Education is the key here. Machine safety services available through Control Logic, can assist with understanding current industry standards, procedures, product recommendations, risk assessment, solutions and implementation. It could potentially save lives.

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ince Australia’s rusty-red monolith, Uluru, was handed back to its original owners in 1977, the Anangu people have welcomed visitors to walk its 9.4 kilometre circumference and soak up its spiritual presence. They’ve also been vocal about the fact they’d prefer people didn’t climb Uluru, as this was seldom allowed in the past. Eighty percent of tourists to Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park respected the request, although the other 20% chose to haul themselves up the rock’s 348-metre surface regardless. At least 35 climbers died while doing so. Now, there’s no longer a choice. On October 26 last year, the park’s Board of Management officially banned climbing on Uluru. In the weeks that followed, the chains installed in 1963 to help people climb the steep rock were removed and symbolically handed over to Anangu elders.

Many visitors begin with a free, ranger-guided walk along the two-kilometre wheelchair-accessible Mala Walk. However, many Anangu suggest taking a slow exploration of the Tjukurpa Tunnel before setting out. Here, to the sounds of ceremonial songs, visitors can learn about the Anangu’s laws, traditions and art. The guided Mala Walk departs at 8 a.m. or 10 a.m. daily, depending on the season. Photos aren’t allowed for cultural reasons.

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Regardless of what you call it — Uluru is also known as Ayers Rock — there are dozens of ways to experience all that is sacred about Uluru and the rest of Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. Here are just a few options...

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Walking all or part of Uluru’s circumference is a memorable experience, not the least for the crevices, caves and rock art found there. Try the geologically-impressive Lungkata Walk for opportunities to touch the rock, while the North-East Face Walk passes a multitude of sacred sites. The Uluru Birds app is a trusty companion that helps bird-watchers identify some of the park’s 178 avian species. Later in the day, weary legs can rest during the free bush tucker journeys (a talk about native bush foods) held daily at Ayers Rock Resort.

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In light of current events, the Australian Government has announced that park entry fees will be waived for visitors to Uluru-Kata Tjuta, Kakadu and Booderee National Parks from 16 March to 31 December 2020.

Most people come to the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site, for its cultural and natural uniqueness, but for visitors desperate for adventure, Uluru delivers. It’s possible to see both Uluru and the domed formations of nearby Kata Tjuta by plane, or for an added thrill, by helicopter. Those needing an extra adrenaline rush can rock the sky with Skydive Uluru. The company offers dives from 10,000 or 12,000 feet for spectacular views of “The Red Centre” of Australia.

Field of Light display

Uluru offers plenty of options to swap two legs for two wheels. The most serene is cycling; hire a bike from the mobile truck at the Cultural Centre and pedal to spots like the Mutitjulu waterhole, one of the few permanent water sources in the area. This unusually shaped water-filled hole is situated on the eastern side of Uluru.

If your legs don’t offer enough power, and you want to cover more terrain in a smaller amount of time, then you’re in luck. Decide to travel by Segway, trike or Harley Davidson with your own personal guide for a sunrise or sunset spin around the rock.

Getting out at night A lot of time and energy goes into seeing Uluru at sunrise or sunset. But here, darkness doesn’t always signal sleep. Photo buffs can learn the art of astrophotography from award-winning photographers. And, a four-night workshop gives after-hours access to the park. Those content to keep their cameras focused on earth will appreciate the many ways to experience artist Bruce Munro’s internationally-acclaimed Field of Light display, where 50,000 glass spheres come alive after dark.

VR goggles

panasonic.com

marscat: a bionic cat elephantrobotics.com

you can even MarsCat is a robotic pet that appears, at first give it voice glance, to be a feline version of Sony’s robot pup Aibo, but the two are actually quite different. While commands (though, like a real cat, it might not listen). you can’t teach an old Aibo new tricks, MarsCat is open source and controlled by a Raspberry Pi, Your interactions will help develop its so you can tinker with it to your heart’s content. ‘personality’, which will determine how vocal, frisky and friendly it is. MarsCat Even if you’re not into tinkering, MarsCat still comes in white, grey, ginger, and black, has a lot to offer, performing various cat-like and it’s outfitted with six capacitive touch tasks independently, with no input from you. sensors, a 5MP camera in its nose to help It will also respond to touching its it “see”. It is expected to sell for around head or chin, and $2K. It’s expensive, but still cheaper than Aibo.

Panasonic’s VR goggles look totally steampunk and make the Oculus Rift look like a hunk of junk. The micro OLED panels, co-developed by Panasonic and Kopin, are extremely high resolution with almost no hint of the “screen-door effect” that plagues most VR hardware. They’re also the first VR glasses to support HDR (which is massive!). Panasonic has also utilised its own audio technology in the headset, with Technics drivers in the earbuds providing rich, dynamic sound. The company says it also used optical designs from the Lumix camera division and similar signal processing technologies found in its TVs and Blu-ray players. Unfortunately Panasonic is unlikely to ever sell these glasses as a consumer product. Instead, it’s pointing to commercial applications that are likely to spring up alongside the rollout of 5G networks, such as virtual travel and VR sports.

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The Ghostbusters franchise has another on 30 years ago. This film comes the way titled ‘Ghostbusters: Afterlife’ which after many false starts with talk is positioned as a direct sequel to the first of a Ghostbusters III for a long two movies (from 1984 & 1989), ignoring the time, with that storyline being used 2016 all-female version. It is very much for a video-game instead! However connected to the original Ghostbusters Afterlife is said to feature too, featuring some of its original a lot of the DNA ‘magic’ stars such as Bill Murray, Sigourney from the first two movies, Weaver, Dan Aykroyd and of which makes sense as it’s course the Ecto-1. Afterlife is set being directed by Jason in a small town, where a group Reitman, the son of original of kids and a teacher discover Ghostbusters director Ivan various connections to the Reitman. Afterlife has a release original Ghostbusters from date of 2nd of July. At the height of the

The LEGO brick is a wonderful invention that has helped fuel imaginations worldwide. Back in January 1958, when the LEGO brick we know and love today was perfected, sets consisted of just 100 pieces. Here are the top 5 largest commercially released LEGO sets of all time. How many of these do you have in your collection? 6020 PIECES

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Millennium Falcon (2017)

First World War, two young British soldiers, are given a seemingly impossible mission. In a race against time, they must cross enemy territory and deliver a message that will stop a deadly attack on hundreds of soldiers.

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Set number: 71043 Set number: 10179 The UCS Millennium Falcon This beautiful brightly coloured The Taj Mahal contains an contains 7541 pieces, and city from LEGO’s NINJAGO impressive 5923 pieces. The is the largest individual The Movie, sits over 3-levels set does an amazing job in LEGO set ever made. With all connected by a sliding recreating the ivory-white more external detail than elevator. On the lower level marble mausoleum. Taking any Millennium Falcon, it you’ll find a traditional fish roughly 25 hours to build, the also has enhancements market and house.The finished model is an impressive such as the main hold, the Hogwarts Castle Millennium Falcon (2007) second level contains a 50cm wide and 40.6cm tall rear compartment, the top Recently taking the crown Before 2017’s Millennium fashion and comic book store which means you’ll need to gunnery station and the for the largest non-Star Wars find an extra special place to Falcon there was already a plus restaurant. The top floor cockpit. LEGO set, Hogwarts Castle display this special model. rather large replica of Solo’s contains Lloyd and measures over 58cm high, “piece of junk”. Weighing in at and Misako’s 69cm wide and 43cm deep. 5197 pieces, until recently this apartment, The castle contains set was the definitive version. together with the Great Hall; moving The ship was the first Falcon a rooftop staircases; classrooms for to be built to minifigure scale sushi bar potions, Defence against the and is over 84cm long, 22 and a radio 4867 PIECES 5923 PIECES 7541 PIECES Dark Arts and other rooms 55cm wide and 20cm tall. tower. Set number: 70620 Set number: 10256 Set number: 75192 from the series. Also featuring the crew!

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Designed by BarcelonaIconic nameplate Defender is back with a retrobased startup La Revolta, modern shape to bring it in line with the updated the Traqpod is a new take Land Rover design aesthetic. Underpinned on skateboards with a unique by a new chassis, the 2020 Defender is more patented design for stability, control luxurious than its utilitarian predecessor, yet still includes adjustable air-suspension, 18-inch and comfort. You’ll notice that its trucks offers an impressive off-road capability with a steel wheels, 10-inch touchscreen, LED extend out from beneath the front and ground clearance of 30cm and 90cm of water. tail-lights, DAB+ digital radio, keyless entry, rear ends of the deck for pivoting left It will be available in two-door (Defender 90) and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, plus or right. Suspended between those four-door (Defender 110) configurations, and six advanced safety features including forward trucks, the deck can be tilted to either trim levels: base, S, SE, HSE, First Edition and X. collision warning with auto-braking. side as the user shifts their weight accordingly – this is facilitated by its All Defenders come standard with an eightThe S adds 19-inch wheels, leather powered concave design, that lets riders really speed automatic transmission, 2-speed transfer upholstery and a 12.3inch digital instrument push their feet down against its raised case and all-wheel drive. A third row of seats cluster, while the SE adds 20-inch wheels and lateral edges - Much easier than a is available on the 110 edition, but you can a premium sound system with a few other skateboard! In addition to being able to add a jump seat between the two front seats upgrades. Opt for the First Edition, and you’ll carve and perform associated tricks, on either edition. Power comes from either a get special paint and trim, plus a few extra the Traqpod is a very smooth ride turbocharged 2 litre four-cylinder engine (D200 features to enhance off-road capability. HSE thanks to its shock absorbing spring147kW/430Nm & D240 177kW/430Nm) or a adds more luxury options such as the panoramic loaded deck flexes and oversized turbocharged 3 litre six-cylinder engine (P400 sunroof, heated/ventilated front seats, and wheels, making terrain such 294kW/550Nm) with mild hybrid capability. adaptive cruise control while the top-specced X as gravel no problems at all. adds the rest of the optional extras, including the It’s relatively light at 4.8kg, Performance enthusiasts will turn to the P400 upgraded Meridian 15-speaker easy to carry thanks variants that complete the landmark dash sound system, head-up to fold-down axles, in as little as 6.1s while on the way display and more. A variety and supports up to their top speed of 208km/h. of accessory packs are also to 90kilos. available such as wheel arch Standard gear is flares, spare tyre cover, quite impressive and roof rack and even an integrated air compressor. Pricing for the Defender 110 starts from $69,990, before on-road costs.

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cooling mode to What looks like a boomerang from the year reduce eye puffiness 3000 is actually a ‘thermal meditation’ from lack of sleep. wearable to reduce the negative effects Other features include its ability to emit small of screen time. ‘Umay Rest’ is a device programmable vibrations to which you can sync that sits over your eyes and is designed your breathing rhythms. Each session lasts just to help soothe them using three minutes or six minutes depending on how thermal effects - it’s much time you need. Umay Rest is a deliberately essentially a hi-tech face mask for curing minimal device, with no straps, and one-button and dry-eye. It even LED indicators. Basically you’re forced to lay down with the product instead of sitting on a couch or at a desk. has a Creators ‘Umay Care’ believe this product is perfect for people taking short breaks from the computer throughout the day to recharge, and again just before bed.

Ghost of Tsushima

Ghost of Tsushima is an openworld action-adventure stealth game and follows a story of vengeance. You play as Jin Sakai, a lone Samurai who’s one of the last remaining defenders in Tsushima and the last survivor of your clan.

Iron Harvest

Iron Harvest is a real-time strategy game (RTS) set in the alternate reality of 1920+, just after the end of the Great War. With classic gameplay, and giant dieselpunk mechs, it promises epic campaigns.

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Purpose-built for fun, the Polaroid ‘Now’ should appeal to anyone with a creative eye and those looking to liven up parties or wedding receptions. The Now has a newly designed autofocus lens that will switch for portrait or distance photos. It’s also less angular and has an improved battery life from older models. An LED counter on the back lets you know how many shots are left in the eight-print packs, with its flash activating automatically. In terms of other notable features, the Polaroid Now has a self-timer and a double exposure mode. They’re both activated with the same button; you tap it twice to activate double exposure. Too bad the actual film is still expensive, but I still want one.

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Manufacturer of fla vour and fragrances within the Food & Be verage market

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not EX rated Requirement for a flex ible and modular design Needs to be easily ins talled with minimal downtime Requirement to upgrad e to IP65 front and bac k for their technology to allow wash-downs and prevent dust intrusion

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Removed unwanted and unsafe equipment Easy installation and user-friendly Reduced maintenance costs Increased efficiency

Fragrances manufacturer

Background As one of the world’s leading manufacturers of flavour and fragrances, this company fits into the food and beverage markets. With such a vast range of products produced, many of them are used in household goods, including grooming, personal care and perfumes.

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and powder form in EX rated Various ingredients are stored in both liquid ually prepared per production man are pes Reci areas within their factories. mercial grade computers. demand, with values entered into their com (dust), their current setup of PCs Classified as operating in a hazardous area safety standards. Washdowns are not EX rated and is highly prone to nonsafety purposes. During and are a regular occurrence for hygiene, QC mercial grade PCs com the ct prote to wash-down, challenges arose . team nce tena through its IT and main

gh Control Logic in partnership with Onsite assessment was conducted throu and the best way forward, taking into STAHL to understand what was required ns conducted at regular intervals. account EX and IP ratings, with wash dow

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Solution

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After consultation and an understanding on the requirements, Control Logic recommended the implementation of STAHL’s 667 Series for KVN systems, that would bring the company in line with the requirements of Chemical and Food & Beverage industries.

The STAHL 667 series is well suited based on distinguishing features such as wide-screens for the display of complex processes, brilliant image quality, clean-room suitability and glass touch screens. Additionally they are available as a panel mount module (PM) that can be completely integrated in enclosures and can be flexibly configured.

STAHL 667 Series Operating Interface

Benefits With the implementation of the 667 system, their system is now compliant to Australian IECEx zone 2 & 22 and enables the area to be explosive (EX) protected. It reduced downtime through easy installation in addition to plug-and-play driverless data transfers, easy to maintain IP66 screens and a compact and rugged design. As the system was wall mounted, the customer was able to clean up unwanted and unsafe equipment holding expensive commercial grade PCs. Greater efficiency is also achieved by being able to wash down the system in a quicker time with the system now being IP65 rated.

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For more information on Sta hl’s 667 series, other explosion protected dev ices or this case-study, contact Control Logic on 1800 557 705 or by emailin g our technical specialists at sales@contro llogic.com.au.

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configuring yourr e d l i o n rate meter

by Michael Spatcher

hese days our environment is filled with a variety of sensors and feedback systems that control the equipment we surround ourselves with. These devices feedback and control through a variety of devices, and the Red Lion range of panel meters are great additions to any control system. This guide will walk you through configuring a Red Lion PAXR rate panel meter. Many of the parameters discussed here are relevant to the entire range of PAX meters, however we will focus on the specific configuration of these rate meters.

Dip switches The first thing to check when setting one of these up is the dip switches located inside the plastic cover. The first three dip switches are all we need to set here.

Parameters

Next we need to access the panel parameters, this can be done by pressing the PAR key and then using the arrow keys to navigate to the desired module, in this case module 4.

While there are many parameters available to allow you to customise your configuration, these are the primary parameters you will need to set to get your rate meter running happily.

MODULE 4 LO-UDT: The low update rate. This is how often the value on the display will be updated with the current rate value. This can be set as low as 0.1 seconds. HI-UDT: The high update rate. This is how long the meter will ait for another pulse before setting the rate to zero. For example, on the factory settings of two seconds, the display will force to zero if it hasn’t received another pulse after two seconds, or 0.5 Hz. The next two parameters cover scaling. If you’re happy to use the direct readout of the sensor to the display, this section is irrelevant. If you require an adjusted readout, then the two parameters you need to edit are:

The meter has six DIP switches for Input A and Input B terminal set-up that must be set before applying power. NOTE: The PAXR only uses switches 1-3.

Connection The next step is connecting your input to the panel meter. We won’t cover all the options here as there are many different possibilities, however the different input types can be viewed on page 10 of the Red Lion PAX product manual.

rDSP1: This is the display points for the scaling output, used to determine the displayed value on the panel. rINP1: This is the corresponding input rates that match to the display values. For example if you set the display value to 100 and the input value to 10, then the panel will read a value between 0 and 100 for an input between 0 and 10. Feel free to contact us for more advanced configurations. Good Luck!

Call 1800 557 705, 705, or email sales@controllogic.com.au for more info or assistance.

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