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SMS OPC server for GSM cellular networks
August 2004, Omniflex Remote Monitoring Specialists
Omniflex has developed an OPC server for GSM cellular networks to support short message service (SMS) transmission of data from remote outstations that require monitoring. The suitability of GSM networks ...

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High controller availability in essential applications
August 2004
The new PACSystems high availability solutions provide a scaleable synchronised hot-standby redundant control platform, with transparent process switchover and easy configuration to ensure uptime in essential ...

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Embedded application ready platform
August 2004
The UNO-2160 from ProMicro, is an embedded, application ready platform that shortens the user's development time. Its Celeron 400 MHz processor provides good performance, and the two PC/104 slots offer ...

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Sharing control data up to 200 times faster than Ethernet
July 2004
The PACSystems Control Memory Xchange controller writes data to shared memory, and this unique technology immediately and automatically broadcasts the data to all other nodes on the network

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New dual process panel meter performs high-speed maths
July 2004
Red Lion Controls, is offering its PAXDP dual process input meter, an innovative two-in-one process control solution that lets users monitor, scale, and display two independent input sources, perform ...

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New generation AS-interface master
July 2004, Innomatic
In addition to its diagnostics (error counters, corrupted slaves lists, peripheral fault lists, etc) the new stainless steel enclosed AS-interface master (from Bihl+Wiedemann) now has a wide range of ...

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Electrodeless conductivity indicator controllers
June 2004, Temperature Controls
LTH Electronics has developed and designed an electrodeless conductivity indicator controller that offers a low-cost maintenance-free system, a cooling tower bleed and proportional feed, a solution concentration ...

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All-in-one PID-SSR - a super building block
June 2004
The layout and design of current temperature control systems can be very complex. Running too many PID control loops makes the PLC system sluggish, which can result in poor temperature regulation. As ...

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Ethernet comport server
June 2004
The Adam-4570 from ProMicro is a cost-effective ComPort server between RS232/485/422 and Ethernet. It provides a convenient and cost-effective means for Ethernet connection, protecting current hardware ...

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PAC platform increases application flexibility
May 2004
GE Fanuc Automation has recently introduced the new PACSystems RX3i controller providing application portability across multiple hardware platforms to deliver a true convergence of control choices

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Controllers with self-tuning PID parameters
May 2004, Protea Automation Solutions
The Eurotherm Series 2000 controllers' self-tuning functions eliminate the need to calculate PID parameters manually, allowing the application to be set up quickly with ultimate control performance. Accuracy ...

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Intelligent process controllers prevent failure and downtime
May 2004
Frustrating failures that cause unscheduled downtime are often a result of:    * Moisture ingress when processes cool down. * Processes overheating, stopping - or tons of scrap produced due to sensor ...

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Compact PLCs - a 25-year all-round success story
May 2004, CBI-electric: low voltage
Circuit Breaker Industries is the authorised distributor of Mitsubishi Electric products in sub-Saharan Africa and is proud to be part of the growing success of this key market player. This year represents ...

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Slim industrial panel PC
May 2004, Phoenix Contact
The Panel PC OPC5318 is a compact combination including three free slots and a reliable design that is very slim - made possible by an optimised heat balance within the compact housing. The reduction ...

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Largest Profibus FDT/DTM system in SA
May 2004, Endress+Hauser South Africa
Mondikraft's Richards Bay mill is to implement some of the latest control system technology to enhance the intelligence of field instruments used in its RB720 project, scheduled for commissioning in the ...

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Small footprint PLCs
April 2004
The DirectLogic05 (DL05) and DirectLogicL06 (DL06) micro programmable logic controllers (PLCs) families are versatile product lines that provide a wide variety of features in a compact footprint, are ...

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New controller suitable for baking ovens
March 2004
For automatic baking ovens used in smaller bakeries, food stores or service stations the Jumo iTron 04B controller - supplied locally by ASSTech Process Electronics & Instrumentation - offers easy and ...

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I/O board features extended operating temperature range
March 2004, Information Security, News & Events
The PC104PLUS-30I multifunction I/O board features 16 analog inputs, four analog outputs, three counter/timers and 24 digital input/outputs. Overall analog input sampling speed is 100 kHz with 14 bit ...

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Environmentally friendly solution to smoke containment
Feb 2000
The last step in an engine assembly process is 'burn-in' on a test stand. Each engine is connected to a dynamometer and run for a period of one to five minutes. Residual engine oil on the head produces ...

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Universal controller for distribution automation
February 2004, Phoenix Contact
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 ...

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