December 2021

12 | Plant & Works Engineering www.pwemag.co.uk Annual Buyers’ Guide 2022 Plant & Asset Management & Co-location Update PWE takes a look at the latest exhibitor news for the Plant & Asset Management Exhibition, Drives and Controls Exhibition, Smart Industry Expo, Air-Tech, and The Fluid Power and Systems Exhibition (NEC, Birmingham 5-7 April 2022). Range of latest exhibitor technologies Upgraded portable hygrometer has extended measurement range Michell Instruments Stand: A40 Michell Instruments has upgraded its compact portable hygrometer, the MDM50, with an extended range and a fast response speed. Featuring Michell’s new SF82 dew-point transmitter, the upgraded MDM50 now offers a measurement range of -60 ? to +60 ? dew point, with an accuracy of ±2?. Designed for use in tough industrial environments, the MDM50 is suitable for making spot checks of moisture in compressed air dryers, medical gases and ozone generators. The instrument is fully self- contained with an integral sampling system that can make measurements at line pressure up to 2 MPa (20 barg), and also includes filtration to remove particulates down to 0.3 m. For specific applications, pressure readings at up to 30 MPa are possible. The rechargeable NiMH battery pack provides up to sixteen hours of operation from a full charge. The instrument uses a standard universal battery charger that fits neatly into the instrument lid: no more searching for the misplaced charger! As with all high-precision instruments, the MDM50 requires regular recalibration of the sensor to ensure continued reliability of measurements. Owners of the MDM50 can choose between two services. The sensor exchange program minimises downtime by providing a replacement sensor which the customer swaps for the one in their instrument and then returns the old sensor to Michell. The replacement is made in minutes and means that the instrument is never out of service. Alternatively, you can choose to return the complete instrument to your nearest service location for a full recalibration and service. The MDM50 is just one of Michell’s range of portable dew-point hygrometers. For applications where a drier measurement range is needed, the Easidew Portable Universal Hygrometer is also fully self- contained and is capable of online measurements down to -100 ? dew point. For the very latest show updates please visit: https://www.maintenanceuk-expo.com/ New cloud-based Dashboard launched Lamonde Automation Stand: N36 Facing changes caused by the global pandemic, businesses now have a more pressing need to accelerate their digital transformation programme. Cloud integration plays a key role in this transformation, yet technical and financial barriers often get in the way of implementation. To help with this, Weintek has introduced its new Weintek Cloud Service or “Weincloud“. Comprising of EasyAccess 2.0, Weintek’s existing remote access service, and the new cloud- based Dashboard service, Weincloud aims to help businesses expedite the deployment of digital assets and improve production and monitoring efficiency. The cloud visualisation Dashboard allows visualisation of field data to help obtain status overview quickly. Following activation of the Dashboard service, it only takes a few steps to start sending HMI data and customising a cloud monitoring centre. Even data from different HMIs can be displayed on the same Dashboard. Adaptable monitoring solution chosen by power specialist DCO Systems Stand: D26 Solar energy plays an increasingly vital role in reducing dependency on fossil fuels. Solar farms are often run by operational specialists on behalf of the farm’s owners and investors. Operators need data to run the solar farms optimally, to ensure their safety and performance, and to evidence this to owners and investors. One player, a power specialist, helps operators to monitor and enhance the performance of their solar farm assets. They recognised that the data they were already collecting was limited in scope and was not providing key information about the physical conditions of essential plant and equipment. They reached out to DCO Systems for an adaptable, easy to deploy monitoring solution that could improve their current monitoring efforts. DCO’s adaptable sensor suite was able to collect the missing data and integrate it seamlessly into existing monitoring infrastructure. The modular nature of the sensors enabled them to be easily deployed in multiple locations and scenarios. Their energy harvesting capabilities, e.g., solar powered sensors, simplified installation and made them deployable across an extensive site without the need for any new infrastructure or electrical wiring. These self-powering monitors have enabled the collection of information beyond what was available from their in-place monitoring. Furthermore, DCO’s sensors allowed them to monitor specific parts of the farm to highlight areas of concern and constrained performance. Better performance data enables the operator and owners to agree and plan maintenance and performance enhancements more effectively.