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Australia’s arid climate and dry farming conditions means our agricultural irrigation engineering community must be water wise. Research and development is continuously refining the methods used to irrigate our crops, leading to savings in the water used and energy consumed. By controlling the pipe pressure at a fixed spray nozzle in an irrigation system, you can control the amount of water released onto the field. Similarly, beyond the maximum output of a spray nozzle, any increase in pressure is simply a waste of energy. Variable speed drives (VSDs) control the water pump speed, with a

When choosing a pressure transducer, value for money can be represented in different ways. Not every pressure transducer application demands the unbreakable reliability where cost is no object. Not every pressure transducer application demands that the price be the absolute lowest possible. However, when buying low cost pressure transducers, it is essential to ensure you are getting good value for your money. Value for Money vs Low Cost When buying low cost pressure sensors, you will most likely have a list of criteria that will inform your decision-making process. This may include the

ADM stocks a range of Zelio solid state relays from Schneider Electric.For your convenience we have made these available to purchase through our online shop. . The following tables detail the range on offer. You can browse our stocked range by clicking on this link: Zelio Solid State Relays DIN Rail Mount Solid State Relays Model Input Output Rated Current Features SSLM1D101BD 4-28 VDC 4-28VDC 0.1A Positive Logic SSLM1ND101BD 4-28 VDC 4-28VDC 0.1A Negative Logic SSLM1D101M7 90-280VAC 4-28VDC 0.1A Positive Logic SSLM1ND101M7 90-280VAC 4-28VDC 0.1A Negative Logic SSLM1D23BD 4-28 VDC 5-60 VDC 3A

The remote monitoring of fuel tanks calls for a highly reliable pressure transducer so that engineers are not continuously sent to remote locations to replace devices that may have failed. Depending on the application, it may also be pertinent to monitor the temperature of the fuel as well as the volume. There are many cost-effective devices on the market for monitoring fuel tank levels. However, they are built to a price using low-cost materials and usually only offer a basic level monitoring function. ESI offers a hydrostatic level transducer (also known as a pressure transmitter)

One of the most significant costs for Australian industry is energy and many large users of power are looking for ways to reduce the amount of energy used in manufacturing processes. Managing harmonics and the power factor within the power system at a manufacturing plant will improve its efficiency and result in significant energy savings. Managing Power Factor Power factor is a measure of how effectively electrical power is being used in a system. A low power factor means that there is a lot of energy being wasted, which can result in higher energy bills and reduced efficiency. By managing

ADM offers the POSITAL range of Dynamic TILTIX range of acceleration compensated inclinometers. Within the range you will find the following interface options: SAE J1939 CANBus SAE J1939 and CANBus are commonly used on mobile equipment, such as excavators, dozers and telehandlers, making these new inclinometers a convenient option for Australian machine builders. Especially, as they have the option for two communication ports, so that you can daisy chain devices where needed. The POSITAL Dynamic TILTIX inclinometers can compensate for external acceleration forces, so they can deliver accurate

One of the key advantages 4-20mA loops offer is their ability to operate over longer distances. Many industrial communication protocols, such as Ethernet I/P typically restrict you to cable runs of no more than 100m. This is not very useful for remote applications, where you need to communicate with devices that are located some distance away. 4-20mA loops can be used for cable runs of up to 500m, more in some cases, and offer fast response times, whilst being relatively noise-immune. However, there are some important factors that you need to take into consideration in the design of your

In this blog post we give you an overview of ADM's wide range of process controllers. We carry stock of the most commonly used models. Process Controller with Ethernet I/P and Modbus TCP/IP Master The Eurotherm EPC2000, which is ideal for applications where you need a programmable single loop temperature, or process controller. The EPC2000 is a highly cost-effective process controller as it does not sport any display panels, or HMI panels that you may not need. However, it is compatible with Eurotherm’s Proface HMI touch panels. So, it is a highly flexible solution that suits many different

There are many different PLCs available, and in most cases, plant operators like to stick to one brand or type in particular. However, occasionally an application will arise where the existing PLC is probably not the best control solution available. One such scenario is applications where the PLC is required to handle multiple analogue inputs. For these applications, a Eurotherm E+PLC could be the ideal solution. Eurotherm’s strength with process control is that their standard CPU’s have enough grunt to handle many analogue inputs. The feedback we have received from customers indicates that

ADM is proud to offer the ESI range of digital USB pressure transducers in Australia.The newest model, which was released in June 2017 is the ESI GD4200-USB and ADM is believed to have supplied the very first unit! ESI GD4200-USB Pressure Transducer The GD4200-USB is the GS4200-USB pressure transducer made better! An international motor sports team is using the new ESI GD4200-USB digital pressure sensor to measure pressure in shock absorbers, so that the suspension system can be optimised to the race conditions. The ESI GD4200-USB has a faster response time than the GS4200-USB and has a