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System integrator assists with batching system at Lever Ponds
April 2002
The most unique feature of the system is that it is truly an automated system in that the only human intervention required is that of an operator physically scheduling the batches

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New network-based system is launched
April 2002
Stardom allows distribution and autonomy of control functions, integration of data, messages, and events, and features a web-based human interface based on Internet technologies

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Single module rack controls up to 128 axes
April 2002
Mitsubishi Electric's new MR-J2-Super servo series delivers outstanding synchronisation performance, extreme precision and super-short positioning times

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Drive solutions concept simplifies setting up
April 2002, Nidec Control Techniques
The configuration of the system is made very easy, through an operator interface or by entering configuration parameters directly on the drive

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Kruger Park water system undergoes massive upgrade
April 2002
"Aside from level and flow (the latter measured using Siemens flowmeters), turbidity and automatic chlorination levels are also measured."

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Shopping mall fountain controlled by digital I/O boards
April 2002
Eagle Technology supplied the PC-based system, which included a PCI digital I/O board (PCI-836C), a docking board (PC43A2), eight channel solid state relay boards (PC-37D) and an eight channel optically isolated input board, (PC-43E)

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Flexible controller aids in-plant standardisation
April 2002
While small in size, its makers say that the Gefran 600 still performs up to scratch with the latest controller technology. The 600 can easily control any thermal process thanks to its robust control ...

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Control problem in an ammonium nitrate prilling plant
April 2002, Michael Brown Control Engineering
In this issue Michael Brown has forwarded an interesting article submitted by Melvin Jones who graduated from the University of Pretoria as a chemical engineer. He has a keen interest in process control ...

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RFID chosen for material handling solutions
March 2002
Rapistan Systems has integrated Escort Memory Systems' products to build complete tracking systems at John Deere and Lear Corporation. Rapistan Systems, also known as Siemens Dematic, is said to be the ...

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Hi-tech PLC solution for Botswana-based breweries
March 2002, Flexible Electronic Systems
Flexible Electronic Systems was recently commissioned to design and manufacture two applications for Kgalagadi Breweries in Gaborone, Botswana. The first phase of the project was to install and automate ...

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Limekiln upgrade exceeds expectation
March 2002
Honeywell Hi-Spec Solutions has successfully completed an upgrade to the control system managing production activities at Sappi's Ngodwana Mill limekiln. Sappi's Jeff Hosking says the upgrade has exceeded ...

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Portable high-performance scopemeter
March 2002
Spescom MeasureGraph's ScopeMeter190 Series was designed to meet the needs of service professionals and electronic engineers involved in system integration of engineering, installation and second-line ...

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Scada user conference promises to be the best yet
February 2002
The conference will play host to 10 international speakers and will allow delegates a choice of over 50 workshops and 30 exhibitor stands to review

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Maximising alcohol recovery process at Sasol chemical industries
February 2002
Sasol Chemical Industries has appointed Honeywell Hi-Spec Solutions to install an Advanced Process Control (APC) system on one of its Alcohol Recovery Units. George La Grange, Senior Control Engineer ...

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Problems in a plant with no positioners on valves
February 2002, Michael Brown Control Engineering
During the two-day practical part of a course held recently in a large South African chemical plant, it was found that none of the valves had positioners on them. This is very unusual these days. The ...

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'Mission impossible' succeeds at giant Esso refinery
January 2002
The Esso Petroleum Company refinery at Fawley on Southampton Water is the largest in Europe. The refinery's 330 kb capacity supplies over 15% of all the oil products used in Britain, with 85% of its products ...

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Solutions in action at Continental Tyre SA
January 2002
Continental Tyre SA is one of the country's leading tyre manufacturers and has a high-volume tyre production facility in Port Elizabeth. The competitive world of tyre manufacturing involves complex and ...

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SI conference a huge success
December 2001
With over 65 delegates in attendance, the recent Futuristix-Wonderware's System Integrator conference was the largest of its kind ever held in southern Africa. The conference was held on 5-7 October 2001 ...

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Are there problems in the control loops?
December 2001, Michael Brown Control Engineering
Although this is appearing in the middle of the current series of loop signatures on digital controllers, I felt that it would be nice to have a change and write another article on some of the more interesting ...

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Hendrina power station contract for Siemens
November 2001
In a deal worth in excess of R35m, Eskom's Hendrina Power Station has awarded the control and instrumentation (C&I) refurbishment contract for Units 1 to 5 to Siemens. Additionally, the company also secured ...

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