Monday, January 24, 2011

Approved Monitouch screens for Shipping applications

Automated Control Engineering Group (A.C.E.) and Monitouch introduce a wide variety of operator interface screens that are approved with ship classification standards. The Monitouch screens are approved with the following ship classification standards:
  • Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (NK)
  • Lloyd’s Register (LR)
  • American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)
  • Det Norske Veritas (DNV)

Monitouch offer a wide variety of approved screen sizes from 5.7-inch to 15-inch.

The approved range of Monitouch screens also come complete with a comprehensive dimming function. This dimming can be adjusted over 128 levels, making it possible to tune the screen’s brightness to the operator’s preference. This feature is particularly useful for night time use as the screen can be dimmed so as to not disturb the surrounding operating environment..

The Monitouch screens have many customisable features suitable in ship applications:

  • Support of an external buzzer
  • Panel meter customization
  • Supported NMEA protocol
  • Redundant communication

Automated Control Engineering Group Pty Ltd (A.C.E.) specialises in the national supply of process and automation control equipment to a diverse range of industries that encompass the water, industrial, food, mining and petrochemical markets. A.C.E. prides itself on being able to supply the client with an exclusive range of products from major international suppliers that include AMCi, STS, Weber, Vacon, West Instruments, ASM, Hiquel, Kiepe, Hengstler, Conductix-Wampfler, Monitouch, Hawk, TransTech, FEAS and Pepperl + Fuchs.

For more information please contact ACE via the ACE website or by email.

Monday, January 10, 2011

Pepperl+Fuchs F99 Inclination Sensors with CANopen Interface

Automated Control Engineering Group (A.C.E.) and Pepperl+Fuchs introduce the new F99 inclination sensor. The new product, distributed regionally by A.C.E, combines an inclination sensor with fieldbus technology that provides reliable and accurate information relating to position.

The devices conform to the CiA 410 CANopen device profile as specified per CiA 301. The sensor element is housed in a sturdy metal enclosure, providing excellent impact protection along with the high IP68/69K rating. The sensor is secured in the metal enclosure with only one screw.

How you benefit:

  • Monitors two axes – a broad range of applications
  • Measurement range 360° – unlimited use for all positions and angles
  • High absolute accuracy and repeat accuracy – precision, safety, availability
  • Configurable sensor functions – individually matched
  • Parameterization over CANopen bus system – can also be used in mobile machines with bus systems

Common areas of application:

  • Commercial vehicle sector
  • Building services engineering
  • Rail and marine vessels
  • Transport and loading units
Automated Control Engineering Group Pty Ltd (A.C.E.) specialises in the national supply of process and automation control equipment to a diverse range of industries that encompass the water, industrial, food, mining and petrochemical markets. A.C.E. prides itself on being able to supply the client with an exclusive range of products from major international suppliers that include AMCi, STS, Weber, Vacon, West Instruments, ASM, Hiquel, Kiepe, Hengstler, Conductix-Wampfler, Monitouch, Hawk, TransTech, FEAS and Pepperl + Fuchs.


For more information on the Pepperl + Fuchs F99 please contact A.C.E. via the website or email.