Network monitoring incorporated into any OPC-client application
August 2003Fieldbus & Industrial Networking
Surveillance
Industrial HiOPC is a network management and analysis software suite developed specifically for the industrial controls marketplace. HiOPC seamlessly integrates monitoring and analysing of Ethernet networks into the leading human-machine interface (HMI) software packages. It provides scada operators with a realtime view of the health of their Ethernet network devices, the overall Ethernet network traffic volume and overall Ethernet network status from within their HMI software environment. It also has the ability to analyse the raw data and issue warnings to the user about the operating condition of their network. HiOPC is an OPC 2.0 Server that can interface with any OPC client software.
Why secure industrial communication depends on deployment as well
Fieldbus & Industrial Networking
The Industrial Security Harmonisation Group has released a joint industry perspective highlighting a critical truth in industrial cybersecurity: secure communication is not determined by protocols alone, but by how they are deployed and managed in real-world environments.
Read more...A single platform for all automation functions Beckhoff Automation
Fieldbus & Industrial Networking
The introduction of TwinCAT in 1996 marked a decisive evolutionary step for PC-based control. Today, the TwinCAT platform combines all automation functions in a strictly deterministic real-time environment, from PLC and motion control through CNC and measurement technology and beyond, to vision, robotics and pioneering AI tools.
Read more...Loop signature Part 2-4: Feedforward Control: Part 3 Michael Brown Control Engineering
Editor's Choice Fieldbus & Industrial Networking
In the previous articles in this series, the basic theory behind feedforward control was discussed, and it was also shown how to apply feedforward in practice. In this article, it will be shown how well feedforward can work in practice by giving a couple of examples.
Read more...Five signs your storage is holding you back
Infrastructure Surveillance
In the drive for business growth, organisations across South Africa are investing heavily in talent, applications, and strategy. Yet the foundational technology that underpins every digital interaction - data storage - is often overlooked.
Read more...Dahua expands wireless 4G security monitoring
Products & Solutions Surveillance Smart Home Automation
Dahua Technology has launched a new wireless 4G security camera under its WITHS series, designed to deliver simplified deployment, continuous monitoring, and dependable performance in remote and power-limited environments.
Read more...Smart port monitoring and automated container tracking LD Africa
AI & Data Analytics Surveillance Logistics (Industry)
A leading shipping port set out to improve visibility, security, and operational efficiency across its site, turning to an advanced monitoring solution powered by Axxon PSIM.
Read more...Control Station and Dimension Software partner to connect control performance monitoring with enterprise operations intelligence
Fieldbus & Industrial Networking
Control Station has entered into a strategic technology partnership with Dimension Software, a leading provider of industrial operations management platforms. The collaboration connects Control Station’s PlantESP control loop performance monitoring platform with Dimension Software’s Asset Intellect operations intelligence environment, enabling manufacturers to operationalise control performance insights across their organisations.
Read more...Precise, synchronised control for automated steel mesh handling system
Fieldbus & Industrial Networking
Automation specialist Hambi Maschinenbau has developed a world-first system that automates the cutting, handling and stacking of heavy reinforcing steel mesh – a task that previously required up to six human operators.
Read more...Loop signature Part 2-3: Feedforward Control: Part 2 Michael Brown Control Engineering
Editor's Choice Fieldbus & Industrial Networking
Feedforward control tuning is not nearly as critical as feedback tuning, and fairly simple models are usually fine for the purpose in hand.
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