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Growth prospects in automation and electrical industries 1100/- $ 35/- Automation systems with innovative features are being set up in all the major industries like automotive, chemicals and mining. Some of the major players in the factory automation market in India are foreign manufacturers namely Siemens, Rockwell Automation, Schneider Electric and ABB Ltd. The Industrial automation industry in India is projected to grow at a CAGR of 10-12% during 2015-2020, is expected to touch $3.49 billion by 2020.Likewise, the demand for electrical equipment in India is expected to encounter significant expansion vis-à-vis growth of the power sector. The Government of India has set high capacity targets of 72 GW and 93 GW respectively for the 12th and 13th FY Plan. Industry 4.0 is the next step in bringing together conventional and modern technologies in manufacturing. The adoption of Industry 4.0 technologies and Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) becomes imperative to increase competitiveness and build efficient value chains. This is essential to achieve the ambitious target of making India a global hub for manufacturing, design and innovation, and augmenting the share of manufacturing in the GDP from the currently 17% to 25% by 2022. India's leading private sector lenders have started to use software robotics and artificial intelligence (Al) to improve their performance level and stand out as technology and services offered to customers is becoming more standardized. Factors like innovation in Information technology, rise in demand of goods and an increasing disposable income will drive the Industrial automation growth. “India Factory Automation Market Forecast and Opportunities, 2020” has evaluated the future growth potential of factory automation in India, and provided statistics and information on market structure, size, and shares. The Indian electrical equipment (EE) segment is one of the major vertical of capital goods industry in the country which comprises of heavy electrical and power plant equipments etc. The industry is highly diverse and manufactures a wide range of high and low technology products. EE occupies a large share in the total market size of the capital goods in the country. The IEE industry can be broadly classified into two sectors – generation equipments and transmission & distribution equipments. The IEE industry has shown positive prospects of growth in past 5-6 years basis which it is expected that it will meet the aggressive market expansion target of USD 100 billion by the end of 2022.In addition the acceptance of Indian electrical equipments & machinery shown by the international players may size up the volume of international demand as well in upcoming years. Indian enjoys a wider industry space for T&D equipments and is expected grow more in upcoming years. By the end of 12th FY Plan the total demand for T&D equipments is estimated to reach up to USD 35 billion which can be observed from Exhibit 05. Beyond 2017 it is projected to grow further at a CAGR of 13.28%. Whereas the demand for Boilers ,turbine and generators is projected to grow at a CAGR of 15.22%,15.22% and 15.07% respectively between 12th and 13th FY Plan. Government support in terms of introducing favourable trade policies for protecting the domestic EE market is one of the key reason for such high demand projections of domestic power equipments in the country. Increase in the import duty of electrical equipments up to 21% has proved to be a milestone pushing up the demand for Indian electrical equipments. Due to the FTA signed by the Indian government and the additional subsidies provided to the Chinese manufactures, the dragons have captured close to 50% of the Indian EE market thus discouraging the demand for Indian EE. But the increased custom duties will bring back the hold of IEE into the hands of domestic players such BHEL, L&T, Bharat Forge, Triveni etc. Along with this other factors such as ban on the dumping practices from other countries, growth of thermal power plants in India, utmost requirement to increase the T&D capacity etc are very much responsible in catering the growth in demand of IEE. BS. aelsmtanRAengsaarrdi s[E, ditor & CEO] Marketing Office : SPICOS Media Communication Lily Annexe, Bldg # 6 Office No. G-9, Behind Hotel Mina international S.V. Road, Jogeshwari (W), Mumbai - 400102 Tel: 91-22-2679 1535 / 2679 5531 • Mob: 9323222080 E-mail: [email protected] / [email protected] Regd. 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Spicos Quarterly (Oct. -Dec. 2017) Technical Articles Digital India -A pledge to Empower New India By Mr. Rakesh DixitPrime Minister NarendraModihas pitchedfor creating 'digital villages' as part ofdeveloping the rural sector and ensuringempowerment of farmers. He says it isessential to realise the dream of 'NewIndia'.Without an empowered farmer, thedream of 'New India' will remainunfulfilled. The government is connectingall Panchayats through an optical fibre.Putting infrastructure alone is notsufficient. There is a need to make the Programme aims to transform India empowered society and knowledgevillagers capable to use the technology. into a digitally empowered society and economy. The programme is beingThrough the use of technology, the dream knowledge economy by leveraging IT as a implemented in phases from 2014. Theof a digital village can be realised, such a growth engine of new India. Digital India is transformational in naturevillage where most of the transactions Three months after Prime Minister and would ensure that Governmentwould be done digitally, all forms can be assumed the office, his cabinet services are available to citizensfilled online, studies in schools can be gave its approval for Digital India – a electronically. It would also bring inconducted digitally and health services programme to transform India into digital public accountability through mandatedcould also be linked to digital technology. empowered society and knowledge delivery of government’s servicesEven though India is known as a economy. This was a follow up to the electronically; a Unique ID and e-Pramaanpowerhouse of software, the availability key decisions taken on the design of based on authentic and standard basedof electronic government services to the programme during the meeting interoperable and integrated governmentcitizens is still comparatively low. TheNational e-Governance Plan approved of the Prime Minister on Digital India applications and data basis.in 2006 has made a steady progress Programme on August 7, 2014, and The vision areas of Digital India:through Mission Mode Projects and Core to sensitize all ministries to this vast I Infrastructure as utility to every citizen:ICT Infrastructure, but greater thrust is programme touching every corner of the (i) High speed internet as a core utilityrequired to ensure effective progress government. This programme has been shall be made available in all Gramin electronics manufacturing and e- envisaged by Department of Electronics Panchayats.Governance in the country. and Information Technology (DeitY). (ii) Cradle to grave digital identity - unique,The Digital India vision provides The vision of Digital India aims tothe intensified impetus for further transform the country into a digitallymomentum and progress for this initiativeand this would promote inclusivegrowth that covers electronic services,products, devices, manufacturing and jobopportunities. India in the 21st Centurymust strive to meet the aspirations ofits citizens where government and itsservices reach the doorsteps of citizensand contribute towards a long-lastingpositive impact. The Digital India30 uu Automation, Instrumentation, Electrical, Electronics, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Material Handling, Power & Solar. Oct.-Dec. 2017

Spicos Quarterly (Oct. -Dec. 2017) Technical Articleslifelong, online and authenticable. participative governance. 7. Electronics Manufacturing,(iii) Mobile phone and Bank account (vi)Portability of all entitlements for 8. IT for Jobswould enable participation in digital and individuals through the Cloud. 9.Early Harvest Programmes.financial space at individual level. Scope of Digital India: The existing/ ongoing e-Governance(iv) Easy access to a Common Service The overall scope of this programme is: initiatives have been revamped to alignCentre within their locality. (i) to prepare India for a knowledge them with the principles of Digital India.(v) Shareable private space on a public future. States would be given flexibility to identifyCloud. (ii) on being transformative that is to for inclusion additional state-specific(vi) Safe and secure Cyber-space in the realize IT (Indian Talent) + IT (Information projects, which are relevant to their socio-country. Technology) = IT (India Tomorrow) economic needs. E-Governance would beII Governance and services on demand: (iii) making technology central to enabling promoted through a centralised initiative(i) Seamlessly integrated across change. to the extent necessary, to ensure citizendepartments or jurisdictions to provide (iv) on being an Umbrella Programme – centric service orientation.easy and a single window access to all covering many departments. Central Ministries / Departments andpersons. • The programme weaves together a State Governments have the overall(ii)Government services available in real large number of ideas and thoughts into responsibility for implementation oftime from online and mobile platforms. a single, comprehensive vision, so that various Mission Mode and other projects(iii)All citizen entitlements to be available each of them is seen as part of a larger under this Programme. Consideringon the Cloud to ensure easy access. goal. Each individual element stands the need for overall aggregation and(iv)Government services digitally on its own, but is also part of the larger integration at the national level, it istransformed for improving Ease of Doing picture. considered appropriate to implementBusiness. • The weaving together makes the Digital India as a programme with well(v)Making financial transactions above a Mission transformative in totality. defined roles and responsibilities of eachthreshold, electronic and cashless. (v) The Digital India Programme has pulled agency involved.(vi)Leveraging GIS for decision support together many existing schemes which A programme management structuresystems and development. would be restructured and re-focused has been established for monitoring and implemented in a synchronized implementation. Key components of manner. The common branding of the the management structure consist of programmes as Digital India, highlights their transformative impact. Digital India aims to provide the muchIII Digital empowerment of citizens: needed thrust to the nine pillars of the Cabinet Committee on Economic(i)Universal digital literacy. growth areas, namely Affairs (CCEA) for according approval(ii)All digital resources universally 1. Broadband Highways, to projects, a Monitoring Committeeaccessible. 2.Universal Access to Mobile Connectivity, headed by the Prime Minister, a Digital(iii)All Government documents/ 3. Public Internet Access Programme, India Advisory Group chaired by thecertificates to be available on the Cloud. 4.e-Governance: Reforming Government Minister of Communications and IT, an(iv)Availability of digital resources / through Technology, Apex Committee chaired by the Cabinetservices in Indian languages. 5.e-Kranti - Electronic Delivery of Services, Secretary and the Expenditure Finance(v)Collaborative digital platforms for 6. Information for All, Committee (EFC) / Committee on Non Plan Expenditure (CNE).Automation, Instrumentation, Electrical, Electronics, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Material Handling, Power & Solar. Oct.-Dec. 2017 uu 31

Spicos Quarterly (Oct. -Dec. 2017) Technical Articles Four Solutions to reduce unscheduled downtime in welding LinesBy Harry Vlap - European Product Manager (Industrial Application Products) Parker Hannifin India Pvt. Ltd.The welding line is one of the harshest •In an environment driven by lean, where fully automated machines operating inenvironments in a plant, so avoiding on-site materials and inventories are confined spaces, with precisely timeddowntime is a particularly key challenge discouraged, it’s important to balance the movements that use force capable offor plant personnel. Root cause analysis lean philosophy with practical realities of injuring or proving fatal for an operator.of downtime in welding cells routinely running a weld production line. In order Over time, as tasks become routine, itspoints to a variety of factors that drive to keep their lines up and running, have human nature to become relaxed sodowntime to unacceptably low levels. a ready supply of spare parts on site and ongoing training and refreshing of safetyHarry Vlap, European Product Manager nearby, particularly for damage-prone guidelines are important in advancingfor Industrial Application Products at parts subject to high levels of corrosion. knowledge and ensuring complianceParker Hannifin reviews these causes and •Automation systems today are driven with all common safety and operationidentifies how to reduce unscheduled by Programmable Logic Controllers practices.downtime. (PLCs) that occasionally need to be Providing cross-discipline training is also aAs the consequences of downtime are updated. If remote connectivity is used, good stop in ensuring a sufficient numberso costly, the challenge for automotive these systems need to be hardened and of fully qualified operators are available tomanufacturers is to anticipate and robust, protected against unreliable data work across all shifts. Mutually beneficialprevent problems from ever occurring. interruptions and network tampering. As to both the plant and employees, cross-Being at the forefront of new automation the “Internet of Things” and HMI-remote training keeps employees engaged andand advanced production techniques, connectivity extends to the automated creates opportunities for additional hoursevery advantage in both efficiency and weld line, these data-driven factors and line flexibility.quality should be taken. Whether it’s become important elements of reducing Solution Three: Upgrading Machinerycompany-specific production systems, downtime. and Preventing Weld Line Equipmentsuch as Chrysler’s adoption of World Solution Two: Adequate and Continuous FailureClass Manufacturing (WCM) from Fiat, or Training Ingress of materials and substances, suchToyota’s well documented lean principles, Operators of welding robots and weld as chemically treated water used to coolall plants are focused on getting as close automation systems today must adopt the welding guns or the molten metalas possible to the ultimate goal of zero a “life-long learning” approach to their during welding, can disrupt electricalwaste, zero defects, zero breakdowns development, as new equipment and connectivity and corrode or even meltand zero inventory. technology is continually introduced to components. This becomes evident inSolution One: Scheduled Inspection and their production lines. As automation sparks coming from under the electrodeMaintenance technology and weld tools are constantly or between the parts being welded, whichWelding lines follow the same advancing and improving, ongoing as they fly, risk interrupting power to amaintenance patterns found throughout training and advanced certifications weld robot or other critical componentan automotive plant, including rigorous should be core in ensuring equipment on the line. The increased introduction ofattention to detail and preventive is used correctly and unscheduled automated weld tip dressers and changesmaintenance. Far from being a luxury or a downtime is minimised. to weld cells helps address the problem,“nice to have,” this type of maintenance Plants that have the lowest downtime but at the same time this introducesis a core requirement for today’s complex rates are typically those with operators thousands of pounds worth of newequipment and systems in such harsh and MRO (Maintenance-Repair- equipment to be taken offline by waterenvironments. Weld line managers Operations) teams that fully understand and spatter damage.should focus on three key maintenance how their machines function, for example Weld spatter is the most visible culpritareas to assist in minimising downtime: they understand how to maintain and of downtime, causing a cascade-effect•For the weld cell in particular, keep service weld tips and how to maintain the of problems that need to be controlled,components free from weld dust, splatter safety precautions around them. minimised and ultimately eliminated.and other sources of contamination. Within a plant setting, the equipment For the past ten years manufacturersFollowing strict maintenance schedules is often heavy machinery becoming have done a tremendous job in reducingand inspections aids in uncovering more dangerous through multiple weld spatter with successful strategiesequipment fatigue and wear. including improving control systems to minimise caustic materials, to improving the coatings.32 uu Automation, Instrumentation, Electrical, Electronics, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Material Handling, Power & Solar. Oct.-Dec. 2017

Spicos Quarterly (Oct. -Dec. 2017) Technical ArticlesNow, the focus has shifted to minimising Components will naturally fail due to This costly resurfacing helps with thethe unwanted effects of corrosive weld normal wear, but also inferior production ability to clearly see small items droppedwater which can prove as big a challenge quality, improper use (for example the on the floor, gives the plant a brighter lookto productivity and safety as weld wrong size of type for the application) or and provides better traction. However,spatter. When a resistance spot weld incorrect installation these aesthetic benefits are ruined byis being made, force and current are Solution Four: Utilise water retract weld water that’s expelled and allowedapplied through electrodes in the tips of actuators to reduce water expulsion to remain pooled, since the chemicallythe weld gun into the metal parts to be Alongside investment in preventing treated weld water destroys the coating.welded. Resistance heat is generated at expulsion of metal and better training of Water Retract Actuators have beenthe interface of metal parts, creating a employees to prevent sparks, efforts need developed specifically to eliminate waterpool of molten metal that quickly cools to be made to prevent water expulsion to weld expulsion in automotive facilities.and solidifies into a round joint known as reduce unnecessary maintenance costs. When a weld tip needs to be changed,a “nugget.” Water expulsion causes a variety negative whether it has been redressed or not,At the same time, the metal molecules effects. Operators have complained of the water supply is cut off and then thebecome aligned in polarity, causing a very skin irritation as a result of exposure actuator pulls and holds with suctionstrong magnetic repulsion against the to weld water, most often after being any water still left in the weld gun or inmolten droplets created, launching them exposed to water expulsion during tip the water lines behind it. This innovativeaway from the metal parts. This is visible changing. A corollary safety hazard occurs technology enables dry tip changes to beas spatter (expulsion) which can travel when weld water gathers in pools on the possible, improving safety, reducing costsup to 10ft / 3 metres or more. With the floor, creating slipping hazards. and increasing productivity.capacity to potentially injure personnel in Beyond potentially harming employees, In conclusion while water flow monitorsthe area, set fire to materials, or damage the treated water can also damage work well in shutting off a water supplycables, hoses and electronics, it’s vital to weld line equipment and any nearby when a leak is detected, they don’treduce the amount of electrical current components as it sprays uncontrollably prevent the water already under pressurebeing applied to minimise or eliminate affecting floor surfaces beyond just remaining in the line behind the weldthe spatter. causing slippery areas to avoid. tips from being expelled onto operators,Equipment failure can obviously lead American automakers are adopting the equipment and the floor when the tipsto unscheduled downtime, but it’s a practice of their Japanese and European are removed to be changed.particularly crucial problem for automated counterparts of coating dark grey plantweld production cells that equipment is floors with a lighter coloured surface.upgraded and repaired where necessary.Automation, Instrumentation, Electrical, Electronics, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Material Handling, Power & Solar. Oct.-Dec. 2017 uu 33

Spicos Quarterly (Oct. -Dec. 2017) Technical Articles New Space & Wire saving interfacing technology By.Mukesh Thakur Asst.Manager Sales & MarketingAs processes, machine control and the harsh industrial environment. Where Today, the preferred solutions are ofautomation become ever more complex, as an integrator apart from the above an ultra-slim single pole module type,industrial controllers have become more also looks forward to solutions which are particularly those equipped with aof a commodity item, offering an amount able to save costs directly or indirectly replaceable relay element. Differentof ‘control power’ sufficient to handle by saving space, less wiring, faster versions can be selected channel-most applications. However, controllers installation & commissioning etc. by-channel to match the particularinvariably provide fixed and inflexible The PCB based relay boards as a concept requirements of the load, without anyelectrical interfaces. This inflexibility is thus got initiated almost two decades kind of over or under-specification.almost inevitable since no single interface ago and later got spread in the nooks and The replaceable relay type also offerscan satisfy the desperate needs of corners of the industry due to its easy quick and easy maintenance for thoseswitching both thermocouples and high availability at local assembly units near applications where exceptional longevitypower contactor coils. to the cabinet builders. At one time the is paramount. Development of thisSince the provision of optimized plug-in most common style simply incorporated approach has led to further benefits ininterfaces is seen as too costly a feature multiple PCB relays on a single board, cost and time-saving through innovationsfor the standard industrial controller, which was in turn mounted on a 35mm such as multi-way jumper links for simpleno ‘easy fix’ exists within the controller. rail. This was helpful where an enhanced common Circuit interconnection betweenThis point, combined with the need for current rating was needed across a block adjacent interface relay modules, and thequick and easy replacement of worn or of outputs, but it tended to hinder the inclusion of identification labels to aiddamaged interfaces, has meant the use tailoring of outputs from channel to commissioning and maintenance.of external interface relay modules has channel and be inflexible & bulky.become the de-facto solution. However, lately, some more of the THE NEW APPROACH concerns with these relay boards have By identifying a relatively limited numberCONCERNS with Relay Boards come to light. Some of these issues are: of relay/socket/ module combinations,The common concerns of the system -non-availability of a common the technology has now advanced to aintegrators and end users these days are industry standard on the quality of level where the designer of the controlof different nature when it comes to relay the PC board design& soldering, PCB panel has even better flexibility forinterfaces. An end user has a need for easy Insulation strength, electrical creepage, selecting and using a combination ofdiagnostics, faster uptime, redundancy/ temperature withstand capabilities single part numbers. The new technologystandby features for easy replacements - No testing of MTBF values and Ultra Slim Relays in Solid State (SSR) asand above all longer electrical life under behaviour under failures well as Electro Mechanical (EMR) has -Lack of consistency of components now provided the design engineer with used as there is no test standards for the access to arrange of ideally matched finished product i.e. UL approval etc components that are assembled and - and last but not the least the ready to accept wiring – offering the compatibility of the soldered sockets with additional benefits of reduced inventory, respect to the requirement of the relays. purchasing time, wiring time, space inside EVOLUTION the cabinet and cost. To overcome these elements of doubts a However, there are small but significant number of interface relay modules were differences in the ideal feature set of an made available to provide the bridge interface relay, depending on whether the between the industrial controller and the device is on the input or the output side increasing number of real-world control of the controller. Until now this aspect of scenarios. design had not been fully addressed, but of-late new solutions have even made the life easier by reducing control cabinet foot print, wherein the regular set of terminal34 uu Automation, Instrumentation, Electrical, Electronics, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Material Handling, Power & Solar. Oct.-Dec. 2017

Spicos Quarterly (Oct. -Dec. 2017) Technical Articlesblocks can be avoided which saves a lot of for common power supply for cables with connectors, thus savingspace and wiring cost too! sensors/inputs, Fuse terminal discrete wiring time and reducing error.Following are the benefits associated with blocks for actuators/outputs are 5.ENERGY: With Current consumptionthe new innovative interface solution: not required any more. of each relay less than 4 times the1.SPACE: More than double the space can 3.WIRING: Additional wiring (including conventional relays, we need lower ratedbe saved with respect to conventional crimping, ferruling etc.) between SMPS, lesser heat generation inside therelays. Very useful for Marshalling of Terminal Blocks and Relays is saved cabinet and thus maintaining thermo-Relay. 4. WIRING TIME: The Adapter allows regulation norms.2.TERMINAL BLOCKS: Terminal blocks the pluggable wiring between the relays and the I/O Cards via the pre-fabricatedAutomation, Instrumentation, Electrical, Electronics, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Material Handling, Power & Solar. Oct.-Dec. 2017 uu 35

Spicos Quarterly (Oct. -Dec. 2017) Technical Articles Simple and safe: Focus on control technology From stand-alone solutions to complete automation By. Ms.Shivani Handoo - Sales Engineer, Pilz India Pvt.Ltd.Machine builders need appropriate, The result is a specific requirement profile with conventionally wired solutions, userscustomised control concepts in order based on the machine type, application save time and money on design, config-to meet rising demands on productivity area and necessary safety concept – de- uration, commissioning, diagnostics andand plant and machine availability. pending on the prescribed risk assess- maintenance.Interaction between the control ment. It may make sense, therefore, to The configurable control systems PNOZ-functions for automation and safety are operate existing machine control systems multi are also powerful enough to assumethe key to success. and safety control systems separately or complete machine control on smaller ma-Simpler, more flexible, more productive, even to merge them within one joint au- chines. As a result, the machine buildermore efficient – as the demands on plant tomation system. Not every concept is has no need for an additional control sys-and machinery rise, so too does the level equally suitable for all machines. tem and so can make savings in a rangeof automation and control technology has Standardising safety of areas, from hardware costs and spacea key role. It is the playmaker; it processes The determining factor when select- in the control cabinet to procurement andthe digital and analogue signals from the ing the appropriate safety system is the stock holding costs.sensors and input devices, sends them to plant’s function range. For example, by Safety and automation in one systemactuators, drives and control devices and their very nature, standalone machines Increasingly, safety is no longer just dom-keeps the plant running. The processes have fewer safety functions than inter- inated by static events, such as the actu-required to do this are becoming increas- linked machines and do not need an ation of an emergency stop mechanismingly complex; the number of relation- overriding safety function, such as a safe- or the opening of a guard door, but mustships within a machine is rising and the ty area shutdown. Configurable control be capable of reacting to sometimeslevel of networking is also growing. This systems are particularly suitable for this multifaceted situations or to the resultscreates additional challenges in terms type of application. One classic applica- of complex calculations. Dynamic safe-of handling. At the same time, in many tion area is series machine building. In ty concepts, such as different operatingsectors people are moving ever closer to this case, manufacturers are often forced modes or torque monitoring based onthe process, to fit and set up machinery to use prescribed or country-specific ma- the position of one or more axes, willfor example. Where man-machine inter- chine control systems. Slight changes are continue to find their way into the controlaction is as close as possible, it can help continually needed to the automation architecture in future. Increasingly thatto improve plant availability and there- concept. Openness is therefore essential. requires more complex relationships withfore increase productivity. Accordingly, As the Pilz configurable control systems the individual elements in the overall pro-safe automation is becoming increasingly PNOZmulti support all common fieldbus cess chain. Machine data – whether forimportant within the whole automation and Ethernet-based communication sys- automation or safety – must be capableconcept. With intelligent, safe control ar- tems, for example, machine operators of being processed together.chitectures, users have the freedom they can choose the operational control sys- The trend is for automation and safetyneed for customised implementation of tem that best suits their individual needs functions to use a common control archi-the safety requirements for design, op- and don’t need to worry about how safe- tecture – or even to functionally mergeerating and service concepts, as well as ty is connected. Both manufacturers and the two areas that have previously alwaysoperator regulations. users benefit from this standardisation of been separate. Hybrid designs are catch- safety, in terms of troubleshooting, ma- ing on, especially in distributed systems, chine design and training. in order to minimise cabling complexity Ease of use is one of the strengths of the and interface problems, for example. configurable control systems PNOZmulti. Machine tools are one example: Safe CNC Instead of carrying out the wiring man- or motion controllers, for example, record ually, the user creates a safety program safety-related information such as linear quickly and simply using the software tool speed, rotational speed or standstill at PNOZmulti Configurator and the certified the various axes directly via their integrat- function blocks for safety-related func- ed encoder systems, passing the informa- tions that are stored within it. Compared36 uu Automation, Instrumentation, Electrical, Electronics, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Material Handling, Power & Solar. Oct.-Dec. 2017

Spicos Quarterly (Oct. -Dec. 2017) Technical Articlestion on to safety control systems for safe Program Editor PASmulti, which contin- sult of shorter reaction times across theevaluation. In this case they not only pro- ues the configuration philosophy of the whole system. Dividing the intelligencecess local safety functions, but also record PNOZmulti Configurator. In all the Editors into smaller machine components alsoand forward signals, for monitoring end named here, Pilz offers a wide range of leads to improved scalability.positions for example. Just one common safe, certified function blocks. Such multi-master automation structuresperiphery system is needed for the impor- Distributing intelligence result in largely standalone cell controltant control-related process signals as au- Both PSSuniversal multi and PSSuniver- systems, which can interact within thetomation I/Os and the I/Os for the safety sal PLC are control systems in the auto- network. So PSS 4000 enables the me-functions. Thanks to the openness of the mation system PSS 4000 from Pilz. The chatronic approach to be transferred tosafety control system, additional encoder central idea of PSS 4000 is to merge au- the control level, which is a key step to-systems, interface problems or adapter tomation and safety. Process or control wards Industry 4.0. Plants can be brokensolutions are consigned to the past. Here data, failsafe data and diagnostic informa- down into manageable, independentlyPilz can offer the control systems PSSuni- tion are exchanged and synchronised via functioning units. As a result, the cost ofversal multi. These continue the philoso- the Ethernet-based SafetyNET p. For the engineering, commissioning and mainte-phy of the configurable control systems control function, therefore, it makes no nance is significantly reduced. If plantsand can implement local safety functions difference where the respective program are thought out and designed mecha-as well as recording and forwarding pe- section is processed. Instead of a central- tronically, the system and hardware canriphery signals. ised control system, a user program dis- be developed in parallel, for example. ToThe control systems PSSuniversal PLC il- tributed in runtime is made available to date, software development is only start-lustrate how great the synergies can be the user within a centralised project. All ed once the machine specification hasfor visualisation, diagnostics, servicing, network subscribers are configured, pro- been established. Subsequent changes ormaintenance work and engineering when grammed and diagnosed this way. So for expansions to functions are very difficultfunctional and safety-related parts of a all control tasks, the user maintains a cen- retrospectively because the program as itmachine control system can be consid- tralised view of distributed systems. If the stands accesses the hardware directly. Theered together. As they are fully-fledged intelligence is distributed in the machine degree of standardisation of elements ofprogrammable logic controllers (PLCs), components, the benefits can be seen in plant and machinery also rises, allowingusers can choose whether to program greater availability due to local error re- them to be adapted rapidly and flexibly tousing the standardised editors in accord- actions and higher productivity as a re- changing customer requirements.ance with EN/IEC 61131-3 for automationand safety tasks or configure using theAutomation, Instrumentation, Electrical, Electronics, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Material Handling, Power & Solar. Oct.-Dec. 2017 uu 37

Spicos Quarterly (Oct. -Dec. 2017) Technical Articles Solenoid interlock for heavy safety doorsBy Mr. Stephen Frick, MBA-Product Mager (Safety Technology) K. A. Schmersal GmbH & Co. KG, WUPPERTALAt the SPS IPC Drives trade fair, the door during closing, once it has reach 01 On large machine tools, not only theSchmersal Group is presenting a new the end position. To be on the safe side, safety doors but also the locking boltsolenoid interlock designed specifically therefore, the machine builder has set of the solenoid interlock are actuatedfor heavy safety doors. Among its main the holding force at the high end for large electricallyproperties are the electric-motor- safety doors, thereby also benefiting the as the AZM 300. Among other things, itpowered locking bolt, a holding force operator of the machine. The dynamic enables the user to choose between threeof 10 000 N and the bistable ­principle of effect previously described can result in types of coding and thereby determineoperation. the locking bolt of the interlock no longer the appropriate level of anti -tamperThe basic function of a solenoid interlock being centralised and positioned freely in protec-tion – up to individuallyis actually quite simple: A locking bolt pre- the locking aperture. The drive must then coded versions of coding stage “high” invents the safety door from opening while overcome lateral forces, as otherwise the accordance with DIN EN ISO 14119.the machine is in operation. With heavy interlock will not open and cause delays Bistable principle of operation Anothersafety doors that are often powered in the production process. To prevent special feature of the AZM 400 is theelectri-cally, for example those of large this, the locking bolt and associated drive bistable principle of operation. Thismachining centres , the locking bolt is also of the AZM 400 are designed in such a means: In the event of a power failure, theactuated by an electric motor. Here, the way that the bolt releases at lateral forces solenoid interlock maintains its currentdetailed design of this kind of solenoid of up to 300 N as well. Furthermore, the position. The user, therefore, does notinterlock requires intensive development large actuator tolerance of 4 mm about have to choose between load and closedbecause the way it works isn’t quite as the axis of the locking bolt contributes current principle, and the safety door iseasy as previously mentioned. This is also towards trou - ble-free operation of the also kept securely closed in the event ofevident in the following example of the solenoid interlock over a long period of power failure, thereby preventing hazard-AZM 400: a new solenoid interlock for time. ous run-on movements. The integratedheavy safety doors that Schmersal has Tough exterior, electronics facilitate – in connection withnow developed up to series production RFID technology-equipped interior In the sensors – numerous additional funclevel. It celebrated its début at the SPS terms of the mechanical engineering, the tions that increase the availability of theIPC Drives trade fair in November in new solenoid interlock is a very sturdy interlock. If, for example, the locking boltNuremberg, Germany. device. All “hardware components” does not reach its “locked” status at theStrong holding force are tough and well protected against first attempt at locking, a second attemptThe fact that safety switchgear of this adverse environmental conditions in a is made automatically. Only if this alsokind has to be capable of imparting higher rectangu-lar metal housing. In this way, fails does the device report a malfunction.hold-ing forces than smaller safety doors effective measures are taken to prevent This reduces the number of malfunctionstands to reason. Though, 10 000 N does the ingress of dirt in the housing of the reports and, at the same time, protectsseem a little excessive at first glance. A interlock when the locking bolt moves the device against damage.compari-son: A (strong) adult exerts a into position. Well protected on the inside Flexible integration in safety system Inmaximum of is the “brainpower”, which works through terms of the electronics, the new sole -1, 300 N when attempting to open a intelligent evaluation in connection withclosed safety door. numerous sensors. A safety-enhancedHowever, particularly with heavy safety RFID sensor monitorsdoors, there is often a leverage effect – by communicating with the RFID tag inbe-tween the interlock and the point the actuator – the correct position of theat which force is exerted. And with safety door and is responsible for ejectingelectrically op-erated, side -sliding safety the locking bolt. Its position is monitoreddoors, dynamic effects also have to be during ejection by two permanenttaken into account, such as springing magnets. This ensures sufficient overlapback of the potentially sealed safety of the bolt in the locking aperture of the actuator. This reliable RFID technology is also employed in other safety switchgear series, such38 uu Automation, Instrumentation, Electrical, Electronics, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Material Handling, Power & Solar. Oct.-Dec. 2017

Spicos Quarterly (Oct. -Dec. 2017) Technical Articles02 The solenoid interlock AZM 400 03 The integrated sensors for monitoring High level of safetyThe red lever is the manual emergency the position of the locking bolt in the Since with large machines it is often aboutexit release actuator are based on RFID technology, making major risks safe, it goes withoutnoid interlock is designed in such a way as in the AZM 300 shown. The ejected saying that the AZM 400 has to fulfil highthat in can be integrated easily in conven- position of the locking bolt is monitored standards, which indeed it does: Bothtional safety circuits and systems. To by permanent magnets the locking and also interlocking functionmake this possible, experts have realised connector already features a diagnostic meet PL e and category 4 according to DINa new input circuit for actuation of the output and two safety outputs as well as EN ISO 13849 -1 as well as SIL3 accordinginterlock-ing function specifically for this two channel actuation of the in-terlocking to DIN EN 61508 -1 (VDE 0803-1). Thispurpose. It means that the same type of function. A functionally-enhanced version means that even the high safety require-interlock can be connected not only to is also equipped with a 5-pin connector ments according to DIN EN ISO 14119 aresafety controllers with P/P outputs but that enables further diagnostic systems complied with. The high level of safetyalso those with P/N outputs. The basic to be connected along with an electric for the interlocking function is achievedversion of the AZM 400 with 8-pin M12 auxiliary release. here, among other things, by the two channel release signal. This ensures, for example, that a cross-wire will not cause unintention-al release and thereby allow access to a danger zone. Rounding-off the programme With the AZM 400, the Schmersal Group is enhancing its programme of solenoid interlocks – the portfolio has hitherto not included an electric-motor-driven interlock.Automation, Instrumentation, Electrical, Electronics, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Material Handling, Power & Solar. Oct.-Dec. 2017 uu 39

Spicos Quarterly (Oct. - Dec. 2017) Automation & InstrumentationOOMRON to acquire Microscan systemsMRONcan Systems, Inc. (Microscan Systems). objects on a manufacturing floor, includ- Corpo- Headquartered in Renton, Washington, ing components and machines. The com- ration Microscan Systems is a leading global pletion of the acquisition is scheduled(Headquarters: Shimogyo-Ku, Kyoto; supplier of industrial code readers. By for early October of 2017.Microscan Sys-President and CEO: Yoshihito Yamada) welcoming Microscan Systems as a new tems is a world leader in code scanningrecently announced it has entered into member of the OMRON Group, OMRON and decoding technology for industrialan agreement with Spectrisplc in the seeks to further advance the control of applications, and its business is expand-U.K. regarding its acquisition of the US- manufacturing equipment and produc- ing worldwide. The company developsbased subsidiary of Spectris, Micros- tion lines, using IoT to connect virtually all a wide range of code reading devices.RRed Lion RAM industrial cellular RTUs provide IIoT connectivity ed Lion Controls, industrial routers and cellular RTUsnow- of these two platforms moves Red Lion the global experts support the MicrosoftAzure and Cumu- RAM products to lead the market in the in communication, locityIIoT platforms. This follows the re- greatest number of platform integrations, monitoring and con- cent announcement that Red Lion’s RAM providing greater flexibility for industri-trol for industrial automation and net- products now support theMQ Telemetry al customers to quickly connect to theirworking,has announcedthat its RAM® Transport (MQTT) protocol. The addition choice of leading IIoT cloud platforms.WTechnology improves signal integrity of ParaLink 25s a new milestone in the development of ith the ParaLink 25s variant of design improves signal integrity when high-performance copper connections its ParaLink product line, Leo- transmitting data at high frequencies. The with low attenuation loss for broadband ni, the leading European pro- improvement of the attenuation readings data transmission in computer centres.vider of cables and cable systems to the facilitates the use of thinner cables across With optimised electrical properties,automotive sector and other industries, the same transmission paths in tightly ParaLink 25s paves the way for such fu-offers a new and unique product as well packed computer centres – a material ture data centre standards as QSFP-DDas manufacturing concept in the field of advantage over competing products.Le- and OSFP at a transfer rate of 400 Gbit/s.twin-axial cable technology. This new pair oni’s latest ParaLink variant representsTSchmalz India building inaugurated lowed by the short tour of company led he new ad- state of art structure providing a better by Mr Philip J Mani, MD, Schmalz India. ministra- working environment for the employ- During the company tour the invitees had tion build- ees. The building is spread over an area the opportunity go around the produc- ing of Schmalz of 3700m2 and accommodates all the tion facility and to see the live demonstra- India was inau- departments and Production. The event tion of various products of Schmalz selling gurated on 4th started with Inauguration of the stone & to Indian Market.November 2017 by Mr.Roland. S. Folger, Ribbon cutting by Mr. Folger in the pres-Managing Director & CEO of Mercedez ence of the Managing Director & CEOsBenz India Pvt. Ltd. The new facility is a of various reputed companies. It was fol-WMarie-Harting-Strasse inaugurated at a cost of some 40 million euros. Begin- ork has now officially com- tractor, LIST Bau Bielefeld GmbH, initial ning in 2019, roughly 20,000 items will be menced on the largest invest- ground-leveling work got underway in shipped to customers around the world ment project in the history March. In the north east of Espelkamp, the each day.of the HARTING Technology Group. Un- company’s European Distribution Centerder the leadership of the general con- (EDC) is being built on a 7.6-hectare site40 uu Automation, Instrumentation, Electrical, Electronics, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Material Handling, Power & Solar. Oct.-Dec. 2017

Spicos Quarterly (Oct. - Dec. 2017) Awards & Recognition NewsJFLIR Oryx 10GigE Camera wins Innovator’s Awardudgment of prod- these high standards and was recognized camera while maintaining high frameucts receiving a with an award.The Oryx provides design- rates.• Accelerate development and in-Vision System De- ers and integrators with the latest sensors crease reliability by reducing system com-sign Innovators Award while using the familiar GigE Vision stand- plexity.• Reduce the need for multi-imageis based on originality, ard and interface for minimal disruption. HDR processing by running high-resolu-innovation, and ful- With the latest global shutter CMOS tion sensors at their full bit depth whilefilment of an unmet sensors, a 10 Gigabit Ethernet interface, maintaining high frame rates.•Reducemarket need, as well as their impact on and advanced onboard image process- system costs with inexpensive cables andproductivity, designers, systems integra- ing, Oryx allows system designers to: eliminate the need for frame grabbers.tors, and end users. This year, FLIR’s new •Replace multiple low-resolution cam- •Use GigE-Vision-compliant hardware andOryx 10 Gigabit Ethernet camera met eras with a single, ultra-high-resolution software for development and testing.MSchmersal India wins award for Best SME in Machine Safety It was an evening event, with a Panel r . ness Excellence Award 2017 held in Mum- Discussion on “GST & De- monetization Sagar bai on October 28, 2017. The Navabharat – Its impact on SME Sector“, followed by B h o - SME Business Excellence Award 2017, awards night in the presence of 200+ del- sale, Managing intends to felicitate the achievements in egates like SME Entrepreneurs, Officials Director, Schm- the SME sector to encourage & support from Industrial Association, Government ersal India Pvt the SMEs that have the potential to be Officials - Shiv PratapShukla – Minister of Ltd., speaking world-class enterprises and offer them State- Finance, Govt. of India & Industryabout the need and importance of Indus- the platform to promote themselves in Minister of Maharashtra - Subhash Desaitrial Safety at the Navabharat SME Busi- partnering for sustainable growth. The , delegates from SME Chambers and Printness Excellence Award 2017 Schmersal awards were given in several categories & electronic media.India wins Award for the Best SME in Ma- and based on the size of the company, thechine Safety at the Navabharat SME Busi- amount and the type of work performed.Automation, Instrumentation, Electrical, Electronics, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Material Handling, Power & Solar. Oct.-Dec. 2017 uu 41

Spicos Quarterly (Oct. - Dec. 2017) Electrical & Electronic NewsDDhoot Transmission inks pact with US firm hoot Transmission, cial terms of the deal were not disclosed. being dominated by Mindas. We intend an Aurangabad-based Carling Technologies, a world leader in to supply to global through Carling’s wiring harness firm, manufacturing of switches for commer- marketing channels, while the JV will be has entered into a joint ven- cial vehicles, off-roading and farming ve- supplying two-wheeler switches direct- ture agreement with Con- hicles, has facilities in Mexico and China. ly to global OEMs,” said Rahul Dhoot,necticut-based Carling Technologies to “This is a new domain for us and this Managing Director, Dhoot Transmission.manufacture and sell electro-mechanical deal will help us move into the automo- The new JV company, which is yet to beand electronic switches in India. The finan- bile space in India, which is currently named, will be based out of Aurangabad.IEESL secures $454 million funding from Global Facility India is among the world’s most vul- n a boost to In- gy-efficiency projects run by state-owned nerable countries to climate change. dia’s efforts to Energy Efficiency Services Ltd (EESL). The funding will be utilised for EESL’s transition to a This funding by the GEF, an internation- programmes for street lighting, domestic low-carbon econo- al partnership of 183 countries, United lighting, five-star rated ceiling fans and my, the Global En- Nations agencies, multilateral develop- agricultural pumps and also help diversify vironment Facility ment banks, and international non-gov- its portfolio. (GEF) will provide ernmental organisations (NGOs), willGlobal Environment Facility $454 million in help EESL’s projects mitigate 60 millionCEO Naoko Ishii. funding for ener- tonnes (mt) of carbon dioxide emissions.SSchneider emerges as top bidder for L&T’s electrical unit core portfolio which saw interest from chneider automation division, two people familiar several potential buyers including strate- Electric SE, a with the development said.Schneider will gic ones as well as private equity funds French mul- bring in Singapore government’s invest- in the initial rounds. Eventually, only Sch- tinational special- ment arm Temasek Holdings to jointly neider and Ireland-based power manage- izing in energy bid for the assets, the cost of which is ex- ment multinational Eaton Corp. made it Schneider CEO management and pected to be in the range Rs15,000 crore to the final bidding rounds, the peopleJean-Pascal Tricoire. mentioned above added.automation, has emerged as the top bid- or close to $2.31 billion, according to theder to acquire engineering company Lars- people mentioned above. The sale is parten and Toubro Ltd’s (L&T’s) electric and of L&T’s ongoing drive to prune its non-TThyssenkrupp Access unveils high-end home elevator for their use in bungalows, duplex apart- hyssen- elevators, which are based on gearless ments and luxury condos. Farid Oilad Adj krupp cog-belt technology, will be custom-made Amar, Head of Business Development, Access, and imported from Italy by paying a Cus- Thyssenkrupp, said the vision behind the global toms duty of 40 per cent. Even before the developing the high-end elevators with manufactur- official launch, the company has already modern functionality and safety param-er of home elevators, wheelchair lifts and received booking for installation of three eters is to fight the increase in elevatorstair lifts, has tied up with Chennai-based elevators. Targeted at high-end custom- accidents in India.Elite Elevators to launch high-end eleva- ers, each H300 elevator is priced at Rs35tors in India. The newly launched H300 lakh and the company sees huge demandTFoxconn to expand in Tamil Nadu at Rs 300 crore outlay and provide jobs for around 5,000 peo- aiwanese has approved the allotment of 49 acres ple. According to Sampath, the Taiwanese consumer land, said Tamil Nadu Industries Minister company has assured employment for a electronic M.C.Sampath. Foxconn has said it would total of 30,000 people over the next three gadget contract invest around Rs 300 crore and provide years, which is equal to the number of m a n u fa c t u re r jobs for around 5,000 people. Interacting people employed by the Finnish mobile Foxconn is ex- with reporters on the sidelines of Con- phone maker Nokia at its factory near pected to in- nect-2017 organised by Confederation of here before it closed down its operations.vest Rs 300 crore in expansion of their Indian Industry (CII), he said Foxconn hasoperations here and the government said it would invest around Rs 300 crore42 uu Automation, Instrumentation, Electrical, Electronics, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Material Handling, Power & Solar. Oct.-Dec. 2017

Spicos Quarterly (Oct. - Dec. 2017) Electrical & Electronic NewsLL&T wins EESL tender for 5 mn smart meters UP and the remaining 10 lakh in Haryana.arson & Toubro an international competitive bidding. L&T EESL said, “The meters are being procured(L&T) emerged as quoted the lowest price of Rs 2,722, per for implementation of smart grid projectsthe lowest bidder single phase smart meter, said EESL in a in Haryana and Uttar Pradesh since thesefor selling 5 million public statement. The price quoted by states grapple with huge AT&C losses,smart meters in the L&T is 40-50% lower than the current with the latest figures for both statestender issued by En- market rates.The tender is the world’s being 28.42% and 34.36% respectively.ergy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL). largest single smart meter procurement.The company has been selected through 4 million smart meters will be deployed inakersMElectronics cos raise concerns over proposed e-waste rulesof elec- ing smartphones made several years ago, issued draft rules on October 31. “Thetronic that are now reaching the end of their magnitude and diversity of India is a chal- useful lives. Sensitising consumers and lenge. It’s also a huge cost. We’re lookinggadgets and hand- trade channels, creating common collect- at double-digit rupee per kilogram kind ofsets have flagged ing agencies and centres, and factoring cost, which is significantly high and wasn’tseveral challeng- in the cost implications on operations for budgeted, but that has to happen,” saides in complying with India’s proposed putting these mechanisms in place have Manish Sharma, CEO of Panasonic Indiae-waste reduction rules, which require emerged as key concerns after the min- and South Asia.taking back a share of products, includ- istry of environment and forests (MoEF)Automation, Instrumentation, Electrical, Electronics, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Material Handling, Power & Solar. Oct.-Dec. 2017 uu 43

Spicos Quarterly (Oct. - Dec. 2017) Hydraulics & Pneumatics News770 years ARGO-HYTOS 70 years of tradition. • and especially to all our employees for 0 years AR- A perfect time to say THANK YOU: always giving your very best. GO-HYTOS. • to all our customers for your loyalit 70 years of • to all our suppliers for a great cooper- experience. ation.CARGO-HYTOS sets standards in the wind power sector with EXAPOR®MAX 2ompetitive advantages for man- addition to increasing clogging capacity, it The unusually low differential pressureufacturers and operators of wind is also necessary to reduce pressure loss. and the high clogging capacity of the EXA-power systems thanks to an inno- vative development Using flow simulations ARGO-HYTOS has POR®MAX 2 filter elements enable long from ARGO-HYTOS succeeded in gaining knowledge about service intervals and outstanding cold the conditions in the fold channel. AR- start characteristics. Simulation graphic GO-HYTOS has been able to identify the of the pressure re- key influence factors responsible for Filter elements that satisfy the most rig- lationships in the pressure loss in the folded material. The orous requirements at varying flow rates fold of a filter el- result is a special web technology for ement (sectional production of the new hybrid fabric that Depending on the application, filter el- view). The perim- ensures that optimal opening of the fold ements are subject to strong flexural eter of the fold is channels is maintained. Thus pressure fatigue stress induced by volume flow shown in black and loss in the fold is reduced by as much and pressure fluctuations, for example the support fabric as 50%. It was possible to impressive- in hydraulic pitch adjustment systems. is shown in white. ly implement the findings obtained in Due to the flow rate fluctuations, differ- the simulation in practical application, ential pressure changes occur on the fil- As one of the world’s and confirm them in numerous trials. ter element, which results in the flexural leading manufac- Reduction of pressure loss in the filter turers of innovative element by as much as 40% at constantEXAPOR®MAX 2 solutions for the flow rate inversely means that at a spec- hydraulics industry, ified pressure loss, a flow rate that isARGO-HYTOS has opened a new chap- up to 65% higher can be realized withter in the history of hydraulic filtration the EXAPOR®MAX 2 filter elements.with the introduction of EXAPOR®MAX 2. When configuring hydraulic systems, de- ARGO-HYTOS originality sealThe requirements of machine opera- pending on the application, a smaller fatigue stresses referred to above. Thetors in the area of mobile and industri- filter size can be used, and thus weight, fabric that has been developed and pat-al hydraulics for ever-greater machine resources and costs can be saved. ented by ARGO-HYTOS consists of a mixavailability, longer service intervals, Due to the reduction of pressure loss of stainless steel and polyester fibers; inlower-cost spare parts, and lower op- in existing systems this means that the this combination all the advantages oferating costs were both the motivation bypass valve opens less often and for a metal and plastic fabrics are exploitedand the objective for the development shorter period to protect the filter ele- and the disadvantages of pure metal orof the EXAPOR®MAX 2 filter element. ments. Consequently fewer particles get plastic fabrics are effectively avoided. TheSignificantly reduced pressure loss, through the bypass to the pure oil side stainless steel threads arranged longitu-improved clogging capacity To improve and the danger of malfunction due to dinally ensure dissipation of electrostaticthe performance density of the filters, in non-filtered oil is significantly reduced. charges, which effectively prevents dam- The performance-optimized structure of age to the filter material and the associ- the new 3-layer filter material consists of various fine glass and polyester fibers. This new type of material matrix in the pre-filter and ultra-fine filter materials of the EXAPOR®MAX 2 filter elements significantly contributes to improvement of clogging capacity; for example clog- ging capacity could be increased by as much as 60% in filter fineness 5 µm(c).44 uu Automation, Instrumentation, Electrical, Electronics, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Material Handling, Power & Solar. Oct.-Dec. 2017

Spicos Quarterly (Oct. - Dec. 2017) Hydraulics & Pneumatics Newsated worsening of oil purity. The polyester Thus all machine operators who val- tenance intervals, the service life reservefibers arranged transverse to the metal ue quality and safety will have the and operating reliability is increased.threads ensure optimal flexural fatigue possibility of easily verifying the au- • Improved oil cleanliness extends thestrength and avoidance of fatigue failure. thenticity of the filter elements. wear service life of components andImproved flow fatigue characteris- This measure is just one of the many of the hydraulic and lubricating oils.tics, differential pressure stability, as measures of an extensive copy protec- • Significant reduction in pressure losswell as safe dissipation of electrostatic tion concept to protect the products combined with improved dirt holding ca-charges significantly contribute to the and offer advantages to the customers. pacity results in a higher performancelong service life of the filter elements. Summary of a successful leap in innovation density that enables the use of small-Introduction of copy protection Benefits from the use of Exapor er filters, depending on the application.The plastic sheathing shrink-fit onto Max 2 filter element technology: • In the fight against product piratesthe filter bellows, not only improves • Increased operational reliabili- the increased copy protection thanksthe technical aspects, it also enhances ty: The risk of sudden machine failure to customized geometries of EXAPOR®-the visual impression that emphasizes and downtime of windnenergy plants MAX 2 filter elements is an impor-the quality of the products. The plastic can be significantly reduced. Mainte- tant feature for expanding and assur-sheathing is customer-specifically and nance intervals can be extended, result- ing the strategic spare part business.individually imprinted. All EXAPOR®- ing in significant cost and time savings. Overall, the EXAPOR®MAX 2 filter elementMAX 2 filter elements are fitted with • Because of the significantly higher technology can be an important factor forthis feature which clearly increases the dirt holding capacity, the filter element an increased productivity and profitabilityrecognition value of the filter elements. changeover period can be extended. For of wind power plants.In this manner it is easy to external- wind power plants with time-based main-ly differentiate originals from copies.ASCO has announced that its Numatics G3 Series and Numatics 580 Series electronic plat-forms have been expanded to control up to 128 solenoid valves on a single valve mani-Ffold assembly. LORHAM PARK, NEW JERSEY, U.S.A., er enclosure to house the same number tronic protocols are supported, including August 9, 2017 - ASCO has an- of valves. In addition, installers will only Ethernet/IP™DLR, Profibus® DP, and Valve nounced that its Numatics G3 Series have to set up and configure one node, Sub-bus for distribution.and Numatics 580 Series electronic plat- saving time and labor cost,” Duffy said.forms have been expanded to control up ASCO highly recommends that customersto 128 solenoid valves on a single valve The expanded valve platforms can sup- use its online DPM configurator when de-manifold assembly. The expanded G3 and port 128 Numatics 501 Series solenoid signing pneumatic valve manifold instal-580 Series platforms feature flexible and valves and 80 Numatics 502 and 503 Se- lations to eliminate errors and save time.cost-effective process control architec- ries valves. They are the only productsture that permits the design engineer or available that can support 80 18 mm and “Our new G3 and 580 Series platformsend-use specifier to optimize the size of larger valve sizes on a single manifold. are ideal for use in life science (pharma-the control cabinet for the number of re- ceutical and biopharmaceutical), foodquired valves. “The expanded functional- To increase the valve platforms’ capacity, and beverage, fine chemicals, and wa-ity enables designers to minimize expen- ASCO added mid-station blocks with valve ter/wastewater applications,” Duffy said.sive cabinet space and have fewer nodes drivers and auxiliary power connectors. The new products are now availablededicated to pneumatic manifolds,” said This flexible approach allows customers through your local source and ASCO di-Andy Duffy, Vice President Sales – Amer- to pay only for the capacity and function- rect sales representatives.icas. “Now, designers can place more ality required in their design. A wide vari-valves in a single cabinet or use a small- ety of Numatics G3 and 580 Series elec-Automation, Instrumentation, Electrical, Electronics, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Material Handling, Power & Solar. Oct.-Dec. 2017 uu 45

Spicos Quarterly (Oct. - Dec. 2017) Hydraulics & Pneumatics NewsRSID Selects Poclain Hydraulics’ MI250 Motor for its Biggest Hook Shreddereducing size of waste is a ma- With up to 630kW installed pow-jor step when trying to optimize er, the XLC 7300 is the largest hookwaste management and im- shredder on the market able to deliv-prove productivity of recycling plants. er throughput up to 150 tons per hour.This is why SID, a leader in “size reduc- In order to provide the high torque MI250 Motortion” installations, offers a wide range of necessary to consistently perform atshredders able to treat an extensive range peak performance, SID has decided to low internal inertia, the MI250 canof material (MSW, bulky waste, industrial install PoclainHydaulics’ MI250 mo- withstand load peaks or rotation di-carpet, tires,…) reducing their size through tor on each of the two machine shafts. rection changes without restrictions.cutting, tearing and breaking forces. This new motor is the largest hydraulic unit in Poclain Hydraulics range, with a This installation is a new example of the maximum output torque of 160kN.m. close and successful partnership between Based on radial piston technology, the SID and Poclain Hydraulics to offer best in MI250 is the most efficient, high perfor- class shredder on the market. mance and robust solution available for heavy duty applications like shredders. Thanks to high working pressure and46 uu Automation, Instrumentation, Electrical, Electronics, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Material Handling, Power & Solar. Oct.-Dec. 2017

Spicos Quarterly (Oct. - Dec. 2017) Material Handling NewsFrom Künzelsau to Tatarstan – Hoists from STAHL CraneSystems in the world’sAthird-largest fertiliser factory t Mendeleyevsk in the Russian the Russian fertiliser market. To ensure able to make full use of our know-how in Republic of Tatarstan, 1,000 kilo- smooth operation of the plant, there are this project and support our partner ac- metres east of Moscow, the new a total of 11 cranes, 6 electric wire rope tively.” As a result it was possible to de-OAO industrial complex “Ammonium” hoists and 30 manual chain hoists from liver the crane technology on time and towas inaugurated in early 2016. The chem- STAHL CraneSystems in use. Together with the full satisfaction of the end customer.ical plant produces urea, ammonium ni- the experienced engineers and specialiststrate and nitrogen fertiliser for industrial from the department International Pro- Apart from the requirements of the busi-agriculture as well as methanol as a raw jects (IP) at STAHL CraneSystems, the cer- ness side of the international project, thematerial for the petrochemical industry. tified partner of STAHL CraneSystems – demands on the technology itself wereCompanies from Russia, Japan and Chi- Elektrotjazhkran in St. Petersburg – found also very high: the aggressive ammoniana were involved in the design and con- a technically and economically viable atmosphere and the risk of explosion instruction of the plant. The crane technol- solution, thereby prevailing over Russian, some areas of the factory (Ex Zone II Cogy for maintenance of the plant stems Bulgarian and German competitors. Elek- T4) were decisive factors during the de-from STAHL CraneSystems in Künzelsau. trotjazhkran’s brief covered the engineer- sign of the hoists and crane components. ing, procurement and construction (EPC).Not everyone immediately thinks of food The equipment was therefore coatedwhen talking of energy from natural gas. The contract was signed at the beginning with a special, zinc-bearing paint – theMethane, however, is not only used as of 2013, and the cranes and hoists deliv- three-layer coating is a total of 240 μma fuel gas, but is also an important raw ered at the end of 2013. “Since the plant thick. The cranes and hoists were imple-material for the synthetic production of was to be installed in Russia, the require- mented in part in explosion-proof designammonia – from which, in turn, most fer- ments for the technical documentation for Zone 1. In addition to this, the re-tilisers are made. Without them, a large were very high. We already started send- quirements of Russian standards had topart of today’s world population could ing drawings, assembly plans and many be fulfilled, which were discussed withnot be fed. Russia, next to the USA, has other information and certificates to the the companies concerned at a two-daythe largest gas deposits worldwide and a responsible engineering company for ap- clarification meeting in Moscow. Thegrowing interest in diverse exploitation proval soon after the contract was signed. equipment was assembled and installedof its natural resources. It was therefore Particularly when it came to the neces- on site by the companies involved in thedecided in 2010 to build the thirdlargest- sary certification for Russia, we main- consortium with the support of Elektrot-fertiliser plant in the world – the largest tained close contact with our colleagues jazhkran as supervisor. After a construc-construction project of its kind in Russia in Russia,” says Thomas Wöhrle, project tion period of five years, OAO “Ammo-for 20 years. The plant has the capacity manager in the IP department at STAHL nium” announced the commissioningto manufacture 717,000 t of ammonia, CraneSystems. “We have experience as of the plant. A second expansion stage717,000 t of urea, 238,000 t of metha- EPC contractors in the processing of inter- is apparently already being planned.nol and 300,000 t of ammonium nitrate national projects and the related nationalper year, which makes up around 5 % of and international requirements. We wereDemag Zero Emission V-Type Crane: The First Self-Sufficient Overhead Travelling Crane V-type crane design enables charging • Sustainable, CO2-neutral conceptWetter, Germany, February 06 unit to be installed on the crane bridge The core components of a bridge crane 2017 •Combination of tried-and-tested include the crane runway, bridge, hoist• Power supply using regenerative en- components • Demag Status Control unit, drive equipment and the powerergy and buffer battery • Light-weight also records battery data in real time supply from the central power supply system to the travelling hoist. Until now, that applied to all industrial cranes. How- ever, the new Zero Emission V-type crane does not need an external power sup- ply for handling and transporting loads, since it draws the energy for its long and cross-travel motions and its hoist unit via a lithium-ion rechargeable battery pack, which is installed on the crane bridge. The battery pack can be recharged via charging connectors at the end ofAutomation, Instrumentation, Electrical, Electronics, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Material Handling, Power & Solar. Oct.-Dec. 2017 uu 47

Spicos Quarterly (Oct. - Dec. 2017) Material Handling Newsthe crane runway or – if there are sev- have conventional box-section girders.” complete solutions including their powereral cranes on one runway – via pass- Innovation on the basis of tried-and- supply. This also includes specification ofthrough charging stations, which then tested components This self-sufficient the solar power system and the bufferdraw their energy from a buffer bat- bridge crane concept is new and hith- battery on the basis of the relevant cranetery located on the ground. This battery erto unmatched. It has been imple- data, such as the load capacity and theis fed by CO2-neutral and eco-friend- mented on the basis of tried-and-tested number of load cycles. If required, thely solar panels. Sustainable concept Demag components both for the crane drive system can be equipped for ener-The Zero Emission V-type crane is self-suf- and drive systems as well as for the so- gy recovery, and the solution can also beficient in more the one sense: the entire lar power and energy storage solutions. connected to wind turbines instead ofcrane installation does not need to be The Zero Emission V-type crane is equipped solar power systems. Development of theconnected to a central power supply. And with Demag Status Control, which records battery crane with a V-type girder was in-the conductor line along the crane run- and documents all current and relevant itiated by a European Demag customer,way can be omitted, because the pow- crane data in real time. For this type of who considered sustainability and energyer source travels on the crane bridge. crane, this also includes the charge level efficiency in his investment decision andThomas Hacke, product manager for of the batteries and a forecast of the time wanted a crane with a CO2-neutral powerUniversal Cranes and Crane Sets at Terex remaining until the next charging cycle. supply, as far as possible. A suitable craneMaterial Handling: “We have developed The data can be centrally recorded or concept is now available for this targetreal technology for the future, which can de-centrally transferred, for example, to group. The use of self-sufficient craneshelp our customers to achieve their sus- tablet computers and smartphones. The also makes sense in regions that do nottainability and environmental protec- status messages can be visualised direct have a stable power supply, where an ad-tion goals. We established the basis for on the crane with DemagStatusBoard. ditional diesel generator has to supportthis with our innovative V-type crane: Project engineering for a complete solu- the grid. Thanks to its independent powerthe significantly improved weight of the tion If the customer prefers, Zero Emis- supply, it could even be used in future ingirder makes it possible to carry the bat- sion V-type cranes can be configured as areas where there is no electric grid at all.tery on-board without limiting the loadcapacity in comparison with cranes that48 uu Automation, Instrumentation, Electrical, Electronics, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Material Handling, Power & Solar. Oct.-Dec. 2017