Lighting Control System

Pixalux Manufacturing introduced a new lighting control system to a greater range of features to their Pixalux Strutural lighting products called Z-wave.

Z-wave is a wireless control standard.  It will enable the Pixalux to become part of an automated network which will give an enormous range of control through sensors and smart programming.

Benefits & Features of Z-wave Combining Pixalux with Z-wave based control systems enables some very exciting possibilities. Wireless network - each unit in the system acts as a repeater to extend the network range Ease of installation - since the network is wireless and self-extending, you can save significant time and labour during installation Huge range of inputs - There are thousands of devices compatible with the Z-wave standard. Smart integration enables automated lighting control through a range of inputs such as light intensity, motion, interaction, temperature, gps fencing and more! Tailored to your needs - Z-wave control provides powerful customisable features with an interface that is easy to use If you would like further information on the Pixalux Products, please contact Metromatics on +61 7 3868 4255 or sales@metromatics.com.au

Custom Pixalux Structural Lighting Shapes

Pixalux Manufacturing have a new laser cutting machine which enables them to offer Pixalux Structural Light Panels in unique up to 400mm deep custom shapes.



They even have the ability to cut accurately around applied stickers using their specialised camera and software. Laser cut forms go great with their recently developed panel stand extrusion. 











Find out more information now!  Contact Metromatics on +61 7 3868 4255 or sales@metromatics.com.au

3U VPX Switch

Integrated 10 Gigabit Ethernet & PCIe Gen3 support high bandwidth switching - introducing the X-ES XChange3021.

XChange3021 supports up to eight 10GBASE-KR or 1000BASE-BX/KX up to two 10GBASE-T and up to three 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet ports.  The available ethernet can be tailored to match a particular configuration, such as hosting the XPedite5205 embedded router or a XMC module.

PCI Express Gen3 Switch Support for High Throughput

XChange 3021 supports x4 PCI Express Gen3 links (backwards compatible with Gen2 and Gen1) between up to six slots in an Open VPX(TM) backplane to facilitate high bandwidth, memory mapped communications between the payload boards.

XMC Site for Grandmaster Clock or Solid State Storage Support

Extend XChange3021's capabilities by hosting an XPort3200 Grandmaster Clock module to enable tight synchronisation between all devices connected to the switch.  Add 512 GB of Solid State Storage by hosting a secure XPort6105 XMC storage module which supports several military sanitisation protocols including a fast clear.

Embedded Router

XChange3021 supports hosting an XMC/PMC based, NIST FIPS 140-2 validated and NIAP common criteria certified, Embedded Services Router that runs Cisco IOS software to provide highly secure data, voice and video communications.

If you like further information on any of the X-ES XChange 3021 and reside in Australia or New Zealand, please contact Metromatics on +61 7 3868 4255 or sales@metromatics.com.au   For outside this area, please contact X-ES directly on +1 608 833 1155 or sales@xes-inc.com

Country of Origin Labelling Changes in Australia

The Australian Government is introducing a new country of origin food labelling system. The new system will commence on 1 July 2016. Under the new system, country of origin labelling requirements will come under Australian Consumer Law.

Businesses will have two years to sell current stock and change their labels to comply with the new law before it becomes mandatory on 1 July 2018.

Information about the new labels is available on the Department of Industry website.

Current requirements for country of origin labelling in Australia

Currently, food products offered for retail sale in Australia must comply with country of origin labelling requirements set out in the Food Standards Code.

With the introduction of the new system, FSANZ has proposed  Proposal P1041: that the Food Standards Code be amended to remove its country of origin labelling requirements at the end of the two-year transition period.

New requirements for country of origin labelling in Australia

A guide to assist businesses to comply with the Country of Origin Food Labelling Information Standard 2016. 

The guide:

• will help businesses to identify whether they need to comply with the Standard
• sets out the labelling requirements for priority and non-priority foods
• explains how businesses must work out the percentage, by weight, of Australian ingredients in a food
• outlines the basic principles for how labels should look on food products
• outlines the ACL’s requirements regarding making clear and accurate origin claims.

General information about country of origin labelling is available from the ACCC website.

If you believe that the product you produce will be impacted by the new Country of Origin Labelling laws and are thinking of printing your own labels in house to meet this requirement -we can assist.  Metromatics sells and supports the range of Quicklabel Systems Ink Jet Colour Label Printer in Australia and New Zealand.

For further information, please contact Metromatics on +61 7 3868 4255 or sales@metromatics.com.au