Siemens Automation and Drives (A&D) adds Profibus PA interfaces to the Sitrans LR250 and Sitrans LR460 radar level transmitters. This allows for a more flexible approach to diagnostic management. It provides substantial cost savings through preventative maintenance as well as reporting information to optimize plant efficiency, including advanced diagnostic data. These transmitters conform to the Profibus Profile Version 3.01, Class B standard, allowing users to prioritize status information between maintenance and operator stations. The profile standard allows optimum interchangeability between other Profile Version 3, Class B level devices.

Siemens Automation and Drives (A&D) has developed a new gas analyzer for measuring small concentrations of oxygen in gases. The Oxymat 64 measures down to levels of 0 to 10 parts per million and is therefore especially suitable for use in air separation plants, technical gas production, welding applications in a protective atmosphere, hardening shops, the chemical industry and the food and beverage industry. The new 19’’ gas analyzer extends the Oxymat 6 series that has been used for the past 10 years with measuring qualities up to 50 parts per million.

For the first time, Siemens is participating as an exhibitor at Ilmac in Basel, Switzerland, an international industrial trade fair for research and development, environmental and process technology in pharmaceuticals, chemicals and biotechnology. At this year’s Ilmac, from September 25 to 28, the Siemens Automation and Drives Group (A&D), Nuremberg, Germany, and the Siemens Building Technologies Group (SBT), Zug/Switzerland, are exhibiting their integrated portfolio for improving efficiency in laboratory management and in process development.

Siemens Automation and Drives (A&D) has designed its new radar level transmitter Sitrans LR250 with new Process Intelligence advanced signal processing. The plug-and-play compact 25 GHz 2-wire device is the easiest to install and quickest to configure radar transmitter available today. The level of liquids or slurries can be accurately and reliably measured in minutes. The new transmitter can be used in general applications, but is also suitable for chemical, pharmaceutical and hydrocarbon processing applications, including corrosive environments.

A new process gas chromatograph from Siemens Automation and Drives (A&D) based on micro-technology rapidly and precisely determines the calorific value of natural gas. The main use of Sitrans CV is for custody transfer of natural gas. Examples are pipeline monitoring, gas transfer and distribution stations as well as gas liquefaction and regasification of LNG terminals. The device has a rugged and explosion-proof housing, is compact and is suitable for use in extreme conditions from -20 to +55 degrees Celsius. Sitrans CV can be mounted directly next to natural-gas pipelines and delivers measuring results in less than three minutes.

Siemens Automation and Drives (A&D) has developed the new Siflow FC070 Coriolis flowmeter for direct integration into Simatic systems, enabling multiple parameters to be measured in gases and liquids.

Siemens Automation and Drives (A&D) has introduced Sitrans FUS060, a new high-performance flow meter for industrial plants.

Siemens Automation and Drives (A&D) has added new functions to its LDS 6 diode-laser spectrometer. Featuring long-term stability and low maintenance, the device is used for in-line analysis directly in the process. Now, it also measures oxygen under high pressure, residual moisture and, at the same time, carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide. For example, it is used for monitoring chlorine and other highly corrosive gases in chemical processes and for analyzing gases discharged from converter furnaces in steel production.

Siemens Automation and Drives (A&D) has developed a new generation of digital temperature head transmitters. Thanks to their compact dimensions, the Sitrans-TH devices are especially suitable for installation in the sensor connection head. With accurate and secure transfer of the process temperatures, the new products are suitable for diverse measuring applications in the process industry - from chemicals and pharmaceuticals, through food and beverages, right up to energy generation. Sitrans TH 300 can communicate via Hart and has galvanic isolation for thermocouple applications. Sitrans TH 200 and Sitrans TH 100 are designed for stand-alone applications. TH 100, for example, can be used for extremely simple applications without galvanic elements, such as resistance thermometers with Pt100 sensors.

Emerson Process Management and Siemens Automation and Drives (A&D) announced today their expansion of system interfaces to enable both companies to expand support of global fieldbus standards. The companies will exchange technology and engineering support to add the interfaces that extend their systems and software to offer customers expanded global interoperability and greater functionality. First products are expected to be available mid-2007.The cooperation grew out of the work both companies have done with user-supplier consortiums to deliver fully open and interoperable field instrumentation and electric drives using the newly enhanced global standard Electronic Device Description Language (EDDL).

Weighing tasks with differential proportioning and control scales can now be easily automated. To this end, Siemens Automation and Drives (A&D) combines both scales types with its Siwarex electronic weighing system, and integrates this combination of scales and weighing electronics into the Simatic automation network. The benefits of the automated differential proportioning scales include accurate weight recording and flow measurement in the main application areas of the chemicals and pharmaceuticals industries and the food and beverages sector. The automated control scales are especially suitable for high-speed weight recording even under difficult environmental conditions.

With the Sinamics G120 690 V, Siemens Automation and Drives (A&D) will present for the first time a modular inverter with integral sinusoidal filter based on silicon-carbide technology. This version not only adds a device for 690 V supplies to the Sinamics range, but the same device covers outputs between 7.5 and 55 kW. The inverter has line-commutated regenerative feedback and is available with four different Safety Integrated functionalities as well as offering NAMUR-compliant communication via Profibus. The Sinamics G120 690 V thus offers comprehensive solution options for use in the chemicals industry.

Siemens Automation and Drives (A&D) has developed an open, modular micro process system with integral automation. It is called Siprocess and has been designed for the chemical and pharmaceutical industries where it specializes in the development of new processes or the optimization of existing processes, as well as the production of initial product quantities.

At this year's Achema show from May 15 to 19 in Frankfurt, Germany, Siemens Automation and Drives (A&D) will address the demands of plants in the chemicals and pharmaceuticals industry for increased throughput, safety, and availability, and faster time-to-market. Visitors will learn how they can use innovative Siemens technology to increase plant availability, boost plant throughput and simultaneously take account of the ever-growing relevance of plant safety. Center stage will be taken by integrated sector solutions alongside Siemens' products and systems - from the field level, through analysis, automation and process control technology, right up to the plant control level and MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems).

Controlotron and Siemens have signed an agreement whereby Siemens is to acquire the business activities of Controlotron, Hauppauge, New York, USA. Controlotron, a leading manufacturer of ultrasonic clamp-on flowmeters, employs a staff of around 120 and has a global sales network that is to be integrated into the Siemens organization. Take-over of the business activities is planned for May 2006.

Siemens Automation and Drives (A&D) has developed a new range of three-phase asynchronous motors for the NAFTA zone. The new generation of NEMA motors (National Electrical Manufacturers Association) will be offered initially in sizes 140 to 250 and ratings between 1 and 20 HP (horse power). The new motors are surface-cooled and designed with degree of protection IP 54/IP 55.

Infineon Technologies AG is building a new plant for logic and power semiconductors for use in automobile and industrial power applications in the Kulim High Tech Park, Malaysia. Construction started in the spring of 2005, commissioning is scheduled for 2006, and it is envisaged that a total of 1,700 people will be employed at the plant. The €12-million order for Siemens encompasses the entire medium and low-voltage distribution system, the building and process automation of all buildings and plants including technical construction systems and process supply, as well as the turnkey IT infrastructure solution.

Siemens Automation and Drives (A&D) has supplemented its range of Profibus-enabled transmitters with the Sitrans Probe LU. A&D offers a comprehensive range of field devices and is the leader in the area of ultrasonic level transmitters.

Siemens Automation and Drives (A&D) has received the CSA, FM and Atex approvals for its Sitrans LR 200 radar level transmitter. This allows the device to be used in hazardous areas containing flammable gases, such as in the chemical and petrochemical industries, without the requirement for an intrinsically-safe barrier.

The Sipart PS2 electropneumatic positioner from Siemens Automation and Drives (A&D) is now also suitable for safety-related applications with requirements up to SIL 2 (Safety Integrity Level). The positioner ensures safe discharge of air from the pneumatic actuator when required.