Rotary encoder includes display for output and diagnostics May 2003, Access Control & Identity Management The increasing complexity that is typical in current automated systems means that the user requires a means of fast and simple configuration and diagnosis of intelligent sensors with fieldbus technologies. ...
Electronic cams can be swapped on the run May 2003, Products & Solutions Posital encoders with an integrated electronic camshaft can be used in place of mechanical camshafts. The user can save the costs and the time for the consuming mechanical integrations and the wiring ...
High power terminals for PCBs May 2003 Sometimes bigger is better, for example PCB terminal blocks for conductor cross sections of 4, 6, or even 16 mm2 with a rated current of 57 A.
Despite having such a high rating, the WAGO 745 series of ...
PC-based communication controller April 2003 A fully functional standalone controller for industrial automation and control is available from ProMicro. The ADAM-4500 provides an environment for controlling PC hardware with minimal development effort. ...
Dual PID controller for SLC 500 April 2003 Using multiple PID loops with an Allen-Bradley SLC 500, is made easier with Red Lion Controls' DLCD. The device is a DIN-rail mounted module that implements two independent PID loops, communicating with ...
Universal controller independent of superimposed fieldbus system March 2003, Phoenix Contact , Access Control & Identity Management, Products & Solutions The Inline Controller CPU from Phoenix Contact is a new kind of modular compact controller, enabling the controller intelligence to be integrated into the Interbus Inline station. The ILC 200 UNI Inline ...
Temperature controller with six or eight control loops March 2003, Phoenix Contact , Products & Solutions Two new modules in the Tempcon series from Phoenix Contact expand the inline automation series with the functionality of temperature and process control. With six or eight control loops, the temperature ...
Automation system moves into the next two decades March 2003, Protea Automation Solutions, Information Security, Security Services & Risk Management The I/A Series A2 System is an advance on the process automation system from Foxboro. Available from Protea Automation Solutions, It is being heralded as the beginning of the Next Generation of I/A Series ...
Hassle-free compact SBC March 2003 Advantech's PCM-5824 is a 3,5" SBC with an on-board, embedded 586 Class NS Geode GX1-233 processor or GX1-300 processor. Other on-board features include audio, a compact flash card socket and 10/100 Mbps ...
Thyristor phase controllers March 2003 Phasecon has been operating in the industrial electronic industry since 1980 and has established a reputation for quality and reliability. Pinetown Electronics, one of the strongest industrial electronics ...
Controllers offer ease of configuration February 2003, Festo South Africa The launch of Festo's self-styled Front End Display (FED) 50/90 marks the arrival of a versatile human machine interface, capable of visualising and allowing intervention into program sequences, while ...
Palmtop HART configuration tool February 2003 DMT is offering the HPC301 from Smar Research. It is a configuration tool for HART field devices based on a Palm OS platform for handheld products. Together with the HPI311V-HART Pocket Interface, it ...
A soft PLC that is not so soft February 2003 The subject of soft PLCs in the automation and control industry usually raises, or lowers a few eyebrows, depending on what the particular eyes have seen happen with soft PLCs. The one lobby claims that ...
Low-cost PLC about to hit South Africa February 2003 A new brand of PLC is coming to South Africa. Flexible Electronic Systems says that the new PLC (also referred to as a smart relay) will cost less than a set of two timers.
The PLCs are made in China ...
Mobile HMI for wide-ranging applications February 2003, Phoenix Contact , Residential Estate (Industry) Thin client terminals from Phoenix Contact provide a basis for modern networked operation and monitoring. These diskless embedded PCs (up to 750 MHz), protection category IP54/65, have a robust and compact ...
Hard realtime control: moving PLC technology to the PC January 2003 PC-based control solutions that provide hard realtime control guarantee that the control function runs as a higher priority task independent of Windows
More flexibility in automation January 2003 Simatic PCS 7 grows with the expansion level of the plant, expensive reserve capacities are eliminated, and reduced spare parts inventory results in further reductions in costs
