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PLC-based system expansion in petrochemical plant
October 2002
A petrochemical company was expanding quickly owing to the strong economy. Economic growth was so rapid that the company frequently experienced shortages of raw materials, with demand for its products ...

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New S7-300 standard CPUs with significantly higher performance
October 2002
Siemens Automation and Drives (A&D) has upgraded its range of Simatic S7-300 programmable controllers with a series of new standard CPUs. There are three new devices - CPU 312, CPU 314 and CPU 315-2 DP ...

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FTP file transfer from computer to controller
October 2002
The file-oriented exchange of data with Simatic S7-300 controllers is made possible by the new Simatic Net CP 343-1IT communications processor from Siemens Automation and Drives (A&D). The module is equipped ...

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Multiserial communication controller
September 2002
The PCL-747+ from Advantech, is an expandable intelligent multiserial communication controller available in 8, 16, 24 and 32-port configurations. With its 40 MHz RISC processor, 512 KB of RAM, and a suite ...

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Single channel controller
August 2002, Timecount
With primary applications in temperature control in plastics processing and packaging machines, manufacturing and food processing, etc, the R2900 can operate as a 2-step, 3-step, continuous action, step-action, ...

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Cost-effective controllers and programmers for OEMs
August 2002
The Industrial Measurement & Control business of Honeywell has introduced a new series of four low-cost general-purpose controllers for OEM applications. The DC1000 controllers are available in 1/16 ...

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Multiport RS232/422 controller
July 2002
The PCL-747+ from Advantech is an expandable intelligent multiserial communication controller available in 8, 16, 24 and 32 port configurations. With its 40 MHz RISC processor, 512 KB of RAM, and range ...

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New product category for industrial automation
June 2002
The ALPHA controllers are an appropriate, cost-effective automation choice for a very wide variety of applications involving complex counting and timing processes, logic operations and analog signal processing

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PLC makes simultaneous use of four CPUs
June 2002
The simultaneous use of up to four CPUs - a completely new feature - gives Mitsubishi Electric's Q significantly improved control, monitoring and diagnostics functionality, compared to its predecessor. ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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"

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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'.

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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

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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

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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. Compact ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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