4B IE-Node - Hazard monitoring with Industrial Ethernet

A Worldwide Manufacturer of High Quality, Technologically Advanced Material Handling & Electronic Components 4B has the world`s largest range of elevator components, leading the field in elevator bucket and bolt design and manufacture and supplying the highest quality forged chain and elevator belting. 4B`s electronic division specializes in level controls, intelligent sensors and safety control systems that prevent costly downtime and minimise the risk of explosions in hazardous areas. 4B is your professional partner for the design of new bucket elevators and conveyors and upgrades of existing machines, a design service which we offer free of charge and supported by our full guarantee. 4B serves a large range of industries, including Grain Handling & Processing, Brewing & Distilling, Food Industry, Bulk Material Handling, Quarries & Mining, Coal, Cement & Aggregates, etc.

RG4 High Temp Level Sensor (+200°C) is ATEX Zone 20/21 approved, easy to install, versatile, and ensures safety in explosive dust environments. The RG Series Level Sensors have been designed to indicate the presence or absence of bulk materials such as grains, pellets, chemicals, wood chips and other powders. The detection of material is achieved by a rotating paddle. If material impedes the rotation of the paddle, the motor topples of its axis and triggers an alarm. The RG Series has a variety of compatible paddles which offer the ability to detect a wide range of products. Specifications * Operating Temp +200°C. * ATEX approved for Zone 20/21 * Easy to install. Specific tools or settings are not required. * Extremely versatile. * Provides the highest standard of safety in the presence of potentially explosive dusts/powders. * Probe can be adapted to the material monitored thanks to the wide range of paddles available. Visit the 4B website for more information on the RG4 High Temp Level Sensor.

4B Group’s new IE-GuardFlex for DHMS uses advanced Ethernet to connect and monitor sensors across machines, initiating shutdowns when risks are detected. 4B Group proudly announces the launch of their Distributed Hazard Monitoring Solution (DHMS) featuring the IE-GuardFlex. Leveraging advanced industrial Ethernet technology, the IE-GuardFlex control unit seamlessly connects and monitors sensors across multiple machines using 4B’s state-of-the-art IE-Node technology. This robust system can be configured for multiple machines, IE-Nodes, and sensors, directly interfacing with machine control centres to initiate shutdowns upon detecting potential risks. Ideal for central control rooms and ”non-hazardous areas,” the IE-GuardFlex connects to IE-Nodes in ”at-risk zones” via industrial CAT6 Ethernet cables. Monitored machinery includes bucket elevators, enclosed and open conveyors, chain conveyors, rollers, and more. ATEX-certified sensors connected to local IE-Nodes monitor critical conditions like belt slip (SlipSwitch, Milli-Speed), belt misalignment (TouchSwitch, Bulldog), bearing temperatures (ADB, Milli-Temp),…