Turtles!

Hello All

Well the Christmas Tree is currently being erected in reception so it must be that time of year again when a mad panic sails through the company in an effort to ship and invoice all goods possible!!

And I must say we have shipped a tremendous amount of Explosion Proof Products and Systems this year in the UK and via third parties to the rest of the world. In fact 2009 has the potential to be the best year ever for Stahl UK. Not bad considering the challenges of a global crisis and an exchange rate with a stability similar to Birmingham City football club. (11th in the league at the moment) so lets hope sterling has the same sort of rally.

Products and systems, this really is the strength of Stahl. Unlike other manufacturers in our industry, through sound investments, challenging product development strategies and a world leading team of EEx technoligists we are able to deliver an amazing array of solutions for our clients. Turret control systems, EEx security systems, compressor control panels, LED lighting, End of line monitoring for Trace heating and even turtle freindly lighting!! The list goes on, Stahl really is the friend of the Electrical, Instrumentation and Process Engineer in Hazardous Environments. And of course Turtles..

So, a big thank you to all of our customers, clients and advocates and of course the team at R Stahl Ltd that aims to serve.

For more information on our products and systems visit http://www.rstahl.co.uk/ or just pick up the phone.

0121 767 6400

Jonathan

Wireless Zone 1

Hello

Sorry again for the lack of posts but we have all been very busy here at R Stahl despite the doom and gloom in the press.

I have also been travelling quite a lot recently following these large projects that are floating around the international scene, particularly in Australia. And it is during this travelling that being able to get online wireless has been such a help. Sitting in a hotel lobby in Japan or the Airport at Busan in Korea, the opportunity to log on and file reports or gather further information is fantastic. Also doing long division with your daughter in Solihull from a hotel room in India over Skype is quite amazing, and free!
Before the IT men in Stahl have a coronary the Skype conversation was with my own laptop not the companies - so calm down.

So where is all this going, well R Stahl can now offer our clients the same level of wireless convenience that i enjoy while being on the road.

Please read below and contact our office for further information

Toi Toi Toi (I was told this means good luck - I hope so!)

Jonathan


Online in zone 1

9719-type GSM/GPRSmodem for use in zone 1
R. STAHL's 9719-type GSM/GPRS modem, which combines a robust design with state-of-the-art technology and easy installation, allows users to fully benefit from the advantages of GSM/GPRS data communication in zone 1 or 2 hazardous areas for the first time. Designed as a quad-band device, the 9719 modem is suitable for use in process plants in virtually all world regions. Thanks to IP67 protection, the unit can be installed in outdoor areas without an additional enclosure. The SIM card holder and the antenna interface are intrinsically safe (Ex i), thus enabling users to safely change SIM cards or install antennas in hazardous areas. The modem is directly connected to a PLC, an Industrial PC or an OpenHMI via an RS232 interface. It comes with a wide range of functions which can be easily controlled via the same AT command set as conventional modems for standard industry applications. An LED display continuously indicates the modem status.
GSM/GPRS data communication has many uses in the process industry, e.g. monitoring unmanned pumping stations, remote tank farms or machines such as centrifuges or compressors. Users benefit not only from the fact that this communication technology is ideally suited for mobile applications: additionally, GPRS allows for the establishment of cost-efficient data connections which inform users about the status of plants or the fill level of tanks. Communication is thereby rendered independent from the infrastructure installed on location, and, unlike WLAN technology, no longer requires users to implement their own radio network. R. STAHL supplies two versions of the modem, one integrated into a stainless steel enclosure, the other featuring a GRP enclosure. This design facilitates installation in the field.

User Application of the Year

Above Picture L-R
Moira Dickie (internal Sales)
Colin Payne (Sales Director)
Colleen Williams (Marketing Executive)
Chris Richards (Automation Specialist)

It is with great pleasure that I announce our award for "User Application of the Year" from HazardEx, presented to us by Pepperl+Fuchs.

The application was, "Variable frequency drives and centrifuges for Zone 1".

Firstly however ,I would like to congratulate the team at HazardEx for what was a great event. In particular the circulating logo - Fabulous! In all much better than the previous event in Peterborough and we look forward to seeing you all at next years event which I guess will also be in Harrogate. Apparently a great event only let down by the bar prices! But we will start saving now.

As for the VFD's well of course you know the R Stahl portfolio has no equal especially when we venture into bespoke systems. VFD's have many applications and until now rather limited in Hazardous Areas because of the heat they generate. So using coldplate technology, the CUBEX range of enclosures and some rather innovative cooling systems we at Stahl now have the answer to control your centrifuge / drive application

Thanks

Jonathan

Hello All

Sorry about the delay in updating this blog but I have to say we had a very busy time leading up to Xmas and then the Christmas break was a whirl wind of good food, Friends, family and I have to amit to several hours watching lara croft on Tomb Raider! My Son's X box I have to say not mine. I think I might have being playing the game for all the wrong reasons!!

Any how, a big thank you to all our customers who made 2008 another successful year despite the lack of UK project business. And a very big thank you to all at R Stahl UK and globally who helped us.

So back to the promotional aspect of this blog.....

Does the picture above look familiar ? or Seen this somewhere before ?
Did you know that it is manufactured by STAHL ?
This is OUR unique 8-way Ex i / Ex e Field Device Coupler and despite what you might have heard it is ONLY available in the UK via ourselves.
As you may be aware, this allows FISCO (and other Ex i) Foundation Fieldbus and Profibus PA devices to be connected to the NON-IS Ex e trunk. Alternative versions are available as 4-way or for Ex e / Ex e applications.
Our FDC range offers the following fantastic features :
• Innovative power management (low inrush and “short-circuit” currents)
• Individual short circuit protection on each spur
• LED fault indication per spur
• Capacitive AND direct earthing facilities as standard
• Screw or cage clamp variants
• Switchable termination resistor on-board
• Wide ambient temperature range so suitable for most environments
• ATEX certified for Category 2 Gas and Dust locations
• Available with standard or bespoke enclosures

But it doesn’t stop there, STAHL are acknowledged as one of the leading manufacturers of Explosion Protected Switchgear, Lighting and Process Automation. This gives us a depth of knowledge and expertise which enables us to offer everything from a simple LED to a complete System Solution. It’s no wonder why some of the largest Companies involved in EEx processes specify STAHL.

Contact us and see what we can do for you today :