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4B Group Introduces IE- GUARDFLEX – Distributed Hazard Monitoring Solution
4B Group proudly announces the launch of their Distributed Hazard Monitoring Solution (DHMS) featuring the IE-GuardFlex. Leveraging advanced industrial Ethernet technology, the IE-GuardFlex control unit seamlessly connects and monitors sensors across multiple machines using 4B’s state-of-the-art IE-Node technology. This robust system can be configured for multiple machines, IE-Nodes, and sensors, directly interfacing with machine control centres to initiate shutdowns upon detecting potential risks.
Ideal for central control rooms and "non-hazardous areas," the IE-GuardFlex connects to IE-Nodes in "at-risk zones" via industrial CAT6 Ethernet cables. Monitored machinery includes bucket elevators, enclosed and open conveyors, chain conveyors, rollers, and more. ATEX-certified sensors connected to local IE-Nodes monitor critical conditions like belt slip (SlipSwitch, Milli-Speed), belt misalignment (TouchSwitch, Bulldog), bearing temperatures (ADB, Milli-Temp), vibration (Milli-Vib), and blockages (Binswitch).
Engineers can easily locate and configure nodes using the intuitive 7'' colour touchscreen interface. The system supports up to 3 different ALARM / STOP configurations per sensor, with output relays assignable to alarm and/or stop conditions per sensor or per machine. Common ALARM / STOP relays indicate alarms or stops across any connected sensor.
“The IE-GuardFlex system has been developed to empower facility engineering and maintenance staff to implement a
Eriez® Introduces New Models in Suspended Electromagnets Line
Eriez® announces the launch of its new SEV series of Suspended Electromagnets, representing a significant advancement in suspended electromagnet design. These units feature stronger magnets housed in smaller enclosures, reducing overall weight and installation costs while optimizing performance efficiency.
Integrated into the Eriez SE7000 line, the new SEV models leverage cutting-edge wire and conductor technology to energize the magnet circuit, also requiring less coolant for operation. The new wire configuration, boasting an ultra-thin anodized insulation layer, provides superior thermal conductivity, ensuring high heat dissipation within the circuit for improved magnet performance. Despite the compact size, these magnets deliver performance that surpasses larger counterparts, guaranteeing consistent and reliable operation.
Dave Heubel, Eriez Global Magnetics Product Manager, emphasizes the practical benefits of the SEV series’ innovative design: “As part of our commitment to continuous improvement, we’ve succeeded in packing more magnet strength into a smaller footprint, thereby lowering costs and
comprehensive, de-centralised hazard monitoring system, using the simple and intuitive programming interface”, explains Sam Payne, 4B Group CTO for electronics. “This eliminates the need to implement the hazard monitoring system into the plant process control system / PLC and hence means there is NO special PLC programming software required, No need for specialist and expensive control system engineers, NO additional PLC capacity and SCADA tags and NO plant disruption during implementation. Separating the plant control and hazard monitoring systems also provides an extra layer of redundancy and reliability.”
More information 4B’s website:
https://go4b.co.uk/products/electronic-monitoring- equipment/hazard-monitors/ie-guardflex/534
boosting productivity for customers through streamlined installations and more stable, dependable performance.”
Eriez also offers self-cleaning versions of all SEV models. Additionally, a variety of options are available, including dust hoods, coils derated for elevation, high fire point coolants, armor-clad belts and numerous other customizable features for every unique application.
For more information about the Eriez SE7000 line of Suspended Electromagnets, visit https://www.eriez.com/NA/EN/Products/Magnetic- Separation/Electromagnets/Suspended-Electromagnets.htm.
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