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Australia and Vale in Brazil. LOTS is an extension
of Scania’s 125 year know-how in what is considered
one of the most efficient production systems in
the automotive industry. LOTS is applying this
experience suppo rting clients in other sectors designing, optimising and even managing and
operating logistic systems for its clients.
maximatecc has launched CrossFire SX - a
compact, safety certified I/O-controller for
advanced hydraulic control. By leveraging the
latest technology in CPUs, CrossFire SX makes it
possible to have a SIL2 system with the same
cost as a non-safety system.
Most safety controllers in the market today
come with a high I/O count, meeting the task as
a main controller in a centralised system
architecture. CrossFire SX has 32 totally
configurable I/O channels, meaning that the user
instead can design a modular system with
multiple nodes, reducing cabling complexity and
optimising system hardware cost. Pilot
customers on the platform have used this,
rendering them a system that is better scalable
in their applications - a base system with two
controllers, adding a third controller for more
advanced machines, etc.
CrossFire SX is certified to the safety standard
ISO 25119 as well as the standard for
earthmoving machinery, ISO 15998. In addition, it
is certified to the more generic standards ISO
13849 (PLd) and IEC 61508 (SIL 2). This means
that it supports adoption to other standards like
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the automotive standard IEC 26262.
CrossFire SX has 16 inputs and 16 outputs, all
totally configurable in terms of I/O type. Inputs
support Digital, Current, Frequency and Voltage
in different ranges. Outputs support High and
Low Current outputs, PWM, current controlled
PWM (PWMi), and Digital HS/LS. It also features
two H-bridges for DC motor control as well as
sensor power supply with protection against
short circuit and overload.
FF-Automation is designing and manufacturing
Autolog RTUs (RemoteTerminal Units) and
complete remote monitoring and controlling
systems. The Autolog 2000 PLC series and AL32
series have been used in mines in many
countries. In particular, FF-Automation reports
that the underground copper and zinc mine
located in central Finland, Pyhäsalmi, one of the
oldest and deepest underground mines in Europe
“is happy that FF-Automation is giving technical
support, spare parts, rugged constructions and
technical features needed.”
“FF-Automation’s RTUs are good for remote
monitoring and communication. Its ruggedised
PLCs and RTUs with respective communication
FF-Automation designs and manufactures
Autolog MICRO RTUs, wireless probes and
special customised automation solutions for
mines. “We also give training, FAT & SAT, project
engineering & design, site support and all
services depending on the needs of the project
in a mine”