High performance, cost-effective controllers June 2002, WIKA Instruments Shinko Technos of Japan has recently redesigned and upgraded its controllers to offer a higher level of performance at a lower cost. This comes as good news amidst the increasing cost of standalone controllers ...
Versatile automation device for decentralised control June 2002, Timecount IVO has designed an intelligent automation controller for application as a small local control and regulator unit. Designed for installation in front panels, the PCD45 process controller displays the ...
Effective process (PLC) control software change management at Mozal May 2002 "We needed a solution that would control and regulate the storage and release of software versions on our PLCs and HMIs (15 different InTouch applications) in order to eliminate potentially costly production stoppages"
80th anniversary for industrial automation giant May 2002 The design philosophy behind the company's compact robots and PLC systems is as simple as it is demanding: 'Maximum quality in minimum dimensions'.
The (r)evolution in ergonomic two hand control devices May 2002, Turck Banner Southern Africa Omron has developed a new class of panel meter - building in a higher degree of functionality and intelligence, yet without the cost penalty and complexity of a full specification PID controller
Advanced compressor control May 2002, Moore Process Controls A properly implemented compressor control system increases availability by preventing unnecessary process trips, minimising process disturbances, preventing surge and surge damage, automating start-up and shutdowns
Next-generation temperature controllers May 2002 Omron's E5*N range of temperature controllers are devices available in four DIN-standard sizes, offering all the functionality and performance needed for modern temperature control applications.
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Three-axis stepping motor control card May 2002 The PCL-839 from Advantech is a three-axis intelligent stepping motor control card, which allows a PC to operate as a three-axis motion control station. It provides independent, simultaneous control of ...
Dual-port high-speed RS422/485 interface cards May 2002 Advantech's PCL-743/745 series provides two RS422/485 serial ports with each port utilising a 16C550 UART with an on-chip 16-byte FIFO buffer for reliable, high-speed serial I/O. The UART buffer divides ...
Dual PID controller for SLC 500 May 2002 Using multiple PID loops with an Allen-Bradley SLC 500 has been made easier. The DLCD is a DIN-rail mounted module that implements two independent PID loops, communicating with a SLC 500 over the DH-485 ...
Intelligent motor starting technology May 2002 IMS2 soft starters are suited to a variety of industrial applications such as pumps, conveyor belts, crushers and fans. The range is available in current ratings from 18 A up to 1574 A. The motor connection ...
Bringing intelligence to compact panel meters May 2002 To meet the requirements of OEMs designing machines for packaging, mechanical handling, food processing and other applications, Omron has developed a new class of panel meter - building in a higher degree ...
New PLC with enhanced features April 2002 Mitsubishi Electric's new FX1S and FX1N PLCs offer extensive positioning capabilities, enabling them to handle both control and drive applications with ease
Standalone controller/building-block unit April 2002 The EurothermSuite family of integrated hardware continues its universal approach over a wide range of processing industries. Available from Protea Automation Solutions, it is capable of controlling complete ...
Low-cost PLC used as remote I/O March 2002 LG Industrial Systems recently released the LG K10S1 PLC with the idea of competing in the intelligent relay market. The unit, a full-blown PLC, offers 8 digital inputs, six digital outputs, a single-channel ...
Reliable monitoring and control with embedded application January 2002 With the NI FieldPoint 2000 family of distributed I/O controllers, the user can take advantage of the user-defined functionality of both software and hardware to deliver the exact solution that their application requires
PLCs that are going underground January 2002, Flexible Electronic Systems Flexible Electronic Systems was recently contracted to install the complete control system on a prototype tracked loader, which will be operating underground in the platinum mines, clearing the blast ...
Modular range of PLCs has many useful features December 2001 CHI Control was recently appointed as a value added reseller (VAR) for the DirectLOGIC range of PLCs to industry throughout sub-Saharan Africa.
The DirectLOGIC range of PLCs has proven to be a dependable, ...
