Compact Switches (1st February 2006)

ABB has extended its range of compact switches as part of its ongoing replacement programme for the OETL and OESA ranges. Up to 48% smaller, the OS and OT switches are suitable for applications where time, cost and space are at a premium.

From Safety first

Safety systems explained (1st August 2008)

ABB and its Instrumentation Alliance partner, JWF Solutions, will be hosting two half-day workshops at the Instrumentation Scotland & Offshore Systems exhibition (3-4 September).

From Training

Functional safety: new guide (1st August 2008)

A new guide about Functional Safety is now available from ABB.

From Construction site safety

Fan-less smoke venting motors (1st February 2007)

Smoke venting motors from ABB can now take advantage of the surrounding airstream for cooling when mounting inside a ventilation duct. The motors do not require fans or fan covers and the high air flow available from the mai

From Plant machinery

Low voltage limiters (1st August 2006)

ABB's new generation HVL (hybrid voltage limiter) low voltage limiters combine a metal oxide surge arrester without gaps and a thyristor-based low voltage limiter and have been developed to ensure effective protection of pers

From Plant machinery

Quick change-over (1st August 2006)

ABB's OT change-over switch enables quick change-over to back-up electrical supplies should a power failure occur. It is suitable for applications that demand a constant supply of power, including GenSets, banks and utility o

From Plant machinery

Free chart and guide (1st October 2005)

ABB has launched a wall chart and pocket guide to help customers determine which activities are needed for a successful project and where these fit into their overall process, from concept to lifecycle maintainability of plant.

From Managing safety

TRANSMITTER MEETS SAFETY DEMANDS (1st June 2005)

British Energy now uses ABB programmable pressure transmitters for a safety-related application at its Torness nuclear power station.

From Plant machinery

PROCESS SAFETY: JARGON BUSTED (1st April 2005)

ABB has launched the latest weapon in its campaign to cut through industry jargon and get us all speaking the same, clear language.

From Plant machinery

Simple set-up (1st April 2005)

Simplified programming and the ability to be retrofitted to any existing temperature head are just two of the benefits claimed by ABB for its new TH01 head-mounted temperature transmitters.

From Plant machinery

Same but separate (1st February 2005)

The integration of standard control products and safety control products is an issue which HSM covered extensively last year (see particularly April and October issues). Earlier this month Ian Clay attended the launch of ABB’s offering in this area

From News

FREE WALLCHART EXPLAINS IEC61508 (1st December 2004)

August 2004 marked the deadline for the withdrawal of any national standard that conflicts with IEC61508, the international standard that focuses on safetyrelated systems that incorporate electrical, electronic and/or programmable electronic instrume

From Plant machinery

ATEX rated (1st June 2004)

ABBs FieldIT Temperature Transmitter Series has been extended with the addition of the new FOUNDATION Fieldbus TF02/202 transmitters, suitable for use in ATEX Zone 0,1 and 2 applications. The TF02 is a head mounted device that can be installed into a

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