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Embedded wireless server module
October 2007
The Airborne wireless device server module includes a radio (which may be purchased separately), a base-band processor, an application processor and software for a ‘drop-in’ web-enabled WiFi solution. ...

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Engineering software integrates EtherCAT
September 2007, Motion Tronic
At Hannover Fair this year, the Baumüller group presented an EtherCAT application configured with its ProMaster engineering software. The application comprised a controller-based PLC as EtherCAT master ...

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Dual core controller
September 2007
Aaeon has announced the AEC-6860. Featuring the Intel Core 2 Duo processor this is the latest addition to the company's Boxer series of fanless embedded controllers. The controller features up to 2 GB ...

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Intelligent loadcell transmitter is PC-configurable
September 2007, Danntech
Danntech's new competitively priced loadcell transmitters provide 24-bit accuracy. These compact transmitters are configured to suit application requirements via a PC and configuration program. Loadcell ...

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Baumüller introduces high-performance PLC
September 2007, Motion Tronic
Baumüller has expanded its existing controller PLC platform with the addition of the high performance PLC. The significantly improved performance is achieved through increased computing power and increased ...

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Compact modular PLC
September 2007
LS Industrial Systems recently launched the XGB compact PLC system. The CPU module, which features 60 ns per step processing speed, up to 32 digital I/O, RS485 and RS232 ports, auto-tune PID control and ...

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Microcontrollers chill out at World Cup soccer
August 2007
The 2006 FIFA World Cup was in full swing and fans all over the world enjoyed the matches on their private TVs and public large-format video screens. Reliable cooling systems were essential in the TV ...

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Multifunction weigher supports SD memory cards
August 2007, Instrotech
Incorporating the latest ARM microprocessor technology, the Model 6004MF weighing amplifier from Instrotech is an all-in-one unit which can be cost-effectively applied in almost any weighing application. This ...

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PLC programming standards
July 2007, Technews Publishing (SA Instrumentation & Control)
Standardisation facilitates training by allowing users to learn on one model of hardware, but apply common techniques to all compatible hardware

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Honeywell jvs on copper production technology
July 2007
With production of 1,8 million tons of fine copper per year (about 15% of the world's production), Codelco is reputed to be the world's largest copper mining company. Through its New Kairos Mining venture, ...

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Control system has special tools for metallurgical processes
July 2007
StarCS is an open, plant-wide, control platform with a wide-ranging and versatile set of tools aimed at process stabilisation and optimisation in the mining and metals industry. Using the latest technology ...

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Realtime location system improves safety, security and workflow
July 2007
A realtime location system (RTLS) locates and tracks physical objects, such as mobile equipment and employees, in realtime. The position of an asset becomes a new type of process control variable, used ...

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Embedded controller
July 2007
Advantech's UNO-3072 embedded controller has a Pentium M/Celeron M CPU and comes equipped with two PCI extensions. The controller features a rugged and field-proven design offering dual power inputs and ...

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Enhanced multiloop controller
June 2007, PREI Instrumentation
The KS98-1 controller from PMA (Prozeβ-und Maschinen-Automation) includes modular input and outputs, Profibus capability, ratio and cascade controls and other features. The LCD 160 x 80 pixel display ...

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IP-67 waterproof computer
June 2007
Aaeon is readying for market an IP-67 waterproof communications controller, which it claims is the first in the world. The new AEC-6710 has obtained five international patents (Germany, Japan, America, ...

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PACs boost rolling mill PLCs
May 2007
PAC technology complements PLCs and adds the high-performance I/O and processing that traditional PLCs cannot provide

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PLC programming standards survey
May 2007, Technews Publishing (SA Instrumentation & Control)
If you would like to respond to this survey please go to http://gs-survey.com/s.asp?s=2392.

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Industrial automation works out in gym
May 2007
Grucox eccentric exercise cycle "The new Grucox eccentric exercise cycle developed by a team of surgeons, biokinetisists and engineers is determined to change the gyms as we see them today," says a Grucox ...

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Hitachi launches PLC with five times faster speed
May 2007
Hitachi has recently introduced the EHV Series PLC CPU. This is according to Mike Cronin, managing director and owner of Elquip Solutions, Hitachi's South African representative and sole agent. "We are ...

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Multichannel temperature controller is expandable
May 2007, Temperature Controls
RKC Instrument has announced the release of the new SRZ Series controller. This controller is designed as a four-channel temperature controller packed in a single compact module requiring substantially ...

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