Plant Maintenance

Whenever an electrician or technician takes a voltage measurement on a live conductor, there is a risk of electrical shock. Comtest, local channel partner for Fluke, has available the new Fluke 377 FC and 378 FC Non-Contact Voltage True-RMS ac/dc clamp meters which minimise this risk of electrical shock – because they are designed to make accurate non-contact voltage measurements without test leads.

The newly launched Doble F8000-series platform of modular power system simulators incorporates thoughtful innovations and state-of-the-art automation. The F8000 instruments can be used with existing Protection Suite and Doble RTS™ test plans. Several configurations are available so users can choose the right combination of F8000 chassis and modules to fit their requirements.

Gradually, more electromagnetic flowmeters are being discontinued and spare parts and support become unavailable. For some manufacturers this could mean the malfunction of the electronics causes unwanted downtime, which results in significant consequences for process and plant safety. Krohne’s IFC 300 converter not only safeguards business and assets from such consequences, it also makes the installation fit for the future, with additional features and the latest communication protocols, for example.

Effective identification systems on renewable energy plants can support maintenance in a safe and efficient way, to maximise power generation and supply. Brady Corporation offers a wide range of reliable identification and safety tools that enable maintenance professionals to complete machine interventions quickly and safely. It offers a number of free guides providing a high-level overview of a number of tools specifically for customers working on solar, wind and biomass energy plants. The website also presents a case study from a large offshore wind and renewable energy company using Lockout/Tagout to achieve high levels of safety in electrical and mechanical maintenance.

RS Components, a trading brand of Electrocomponents plc, a global omni-channel solutions partner for industrial customers and suppliers, is now stocking an extensive range of RS PRO bench test and measurement equipment. The range includes programmable power supplies, oscilloscopes, waveform generators, digital multimeters, and arbitrary function generators, covering various functions and applications and providing a full suite of electronic instruments for customers in the engineering community.