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3D vision system used for checking tyres
September 2006
Recently, a German manufacturer of tyre-mounting systems asked a project-management company that focuses on developing industrial automation systems, to develop a prototype system. This system is required ...

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Controller suitable for critical high-cycle switching applications
August 2006, Valmet South Africa, Flow Control
Neles SwitchGuard is the latest addition to Metso Automation's Smart Solutions product range. It is a controller that operates on many valve actuators in a wide range of industries. The new controller ...

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Major water utility safeguards delivery through RSMACC
August 2006, Rockwell Automation
Implementing an RSMACC Change Management Solution from Rockwell Automation has provided ATLL, a major Spanish water supply company, with improved efficiency, enhanced asset and software traceability and ...

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Understanding PACs
June 2006, Opto Controls
A PAC provides in a single compact controller the advanced control features, network connectivity, device interoperability, and enterprise data integration capabilities found in PLC- or PC-based automation controllers

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Rugged embedded automation devices
June 2006, Siemens South Africa
Siemens Automation and Drives (A&D) is offering Simatic Embedded Automation turnkey and maintenance-free devices that combine the openness of PC-based automation with the ruggedness of programmable controllers ...

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Weighing function built into premium PLCs
June 2006, Schneider Electric South Africa
From cosmetics to conveyors, beverages to paint, accuracy of the weight of the final product is crucial to the production process. Linda Eales, Schneider Electric South Africa's automation product manager ...

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Enhanced multiloop controller
June 2006, 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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Up to 1 GB/s per slot with high-performance PXI
May 2006
National Instruments is now offering the industry's first PXI chassis and controllers based on PCI Express signalling, delivering up to 1 GB/s per-slot dedicated bandwidth. Engineers can use the new PXI ...

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Accessing a multizone controller via browser
May 2006
The master controller module from Red Lion Controls lets users create a 'virtual HMI', allowing machines to be controlled and monitored via any networked PC with a standard web browser. This feature also ...

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Industrial PC, PLC and HMI in one device
May 2006, Phoenix Contact
The PPC 5006 CP control panel from Phoenix Contact is a highly available combination of an industrial PC with touch display, PLC and HMI. Equipped with a boot operation system, NVRAM, PLC switch and diagnostic ...

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PLCs for collaborative automation
May 2006, Schneider Electric South Africa
Schneider Electric has drawn on its expertise to develop the Unity platform under the Telemecanique umbrella, an entirely redesigned offer of simple, yet specialised automation software for the Modicon ...

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Free migration evaluation offered for S5 users
May 2006
ITmatic has performed significant research to determine the best time to migrate from one range to another within the automation domain. The reason for this research is that the different suppliers all ...

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Soft PLC with motion control functions
May 2006, Phoenix Contact
Soft PLC PC Worx Softcontrol MC software provides machines with powerful sequential control and integrated motion control. A variety of motion functions such as electronic gearing systems, cam discs and ...

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Microcontroller with comms
May 2006
Elquip Solutions, a local distributor of quality global automation products, is offering Hitachi's Web Controller; which is a microcontroller that combines realtime monitoring and control with a communications ...

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New process controller in the classical format
May 2006, PREI Instrumentation
With the new KS 92-1 industrial and process controller, PMA presents an additional high-performance member of the Blueport range in the classical 1/4 DIN format. The comprehensive functionality of the ...

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Intelligent relay controllers
May 2006
Ana-Digi Systems is offering the iSmart range of 'intelligent relay' controllers. The range consists of AC, DC 24 V and DC 12 V supplied units, with I/O ranging from 10 to 20 on the basic units, including ...

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New aerospace technology moves air and water
April 2006, Schneider Electric South Africa
The Altivar 61 range of pumps and fans variable speed drives now being introduced to South Africa has been developed directly from units and technologies Schneider Electric pioneered in aerospace projects such as the Airbus

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Blowdown control system
April 2006
Because water is such a good solvent, boiler feedwater can contain a high level of dissolved salts and minerals, even if a feedwater treatment plant is installed. Water treatment can chemically modify ...

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One unit monitors flow, temperature and wire break
April 2006
IFM Electronic's control monitor for the VS3000 flow sensor series, monitors flow as well as temperature and wire break of the connected sensors. All required parameters are set using a potentiometer. ...

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Intelligent relay controllers
April 2006
Ana-Digi Systems recently launched its iSmart range of intelligent relay controllers. The range consists of a.c./d.c. 24 V supplied units, with I/O ranging from 10 to 20 on the basic units, including ...

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