In this article, basic theoretical elements of predictive model control, implementation strategy in ControlLogix system, the chlorination control architecture, objectives and the actual controller implementation will be discussed
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PLCopen has awarded Rockwell Automation with Reusability Level (RL) certification for its RSLogix 5000 Structured Text (ST) programming language. RL certification recognises IEC 61131-3 compliant software ...
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A manufacturing execution system (MES) recently supplied by Rockwell Automation to a leading food producer has illustrated how small, incremental MES investments can offer substantial benefits by boosting ...
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The attraction of moving to an Ethernet for plant control is based on the fact that Ethernet is already well established on the factory floor for information and visualisation
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Rotating plant and aero-derivative engines, such as gas turbines, can now enjoy better protection with the release of two new condition monitoring modules from Rockwell Automation. As extensions to the ...
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Rockwell Automation will be hosting its 2005 RSTechEd Africa conference at Emperor's Palace, Gauteng, South Africa, from 21 to 22 September. For the first time, the event will feature the Rockwell Automation ...
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Collaborative manufacturing is about integrating disparate sources of data from the plant floor, business systems and supply chain to reduce costs, boost productivity and improve decision-making
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Rockwell Automation has announced enhancements to the modules within its batch processing software, Rockwell Software RSBizWare Batch. Available now, the new features in RSBizWare Batch Version 7.0 can ...
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Returns of more than 15 to 20 times the investments made - obtained within a few weeks to months - have been recorded as the benchmark for customers using Rockwell Automation's Arena simulation software ...
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Total automation solution provider Rockwell Automation and instrumentation specialist Endress+Hauser have formed an alliance aimed at providing customers with more convenient, standards-compliant methods ...
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Held at Fairlawns in Sandton on 19 January 2005, Rockwell Automation's forum was a great opportunity for senior-level professionals in the manufacturing industry to gain insight into, and take advantage ...
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Germiston-based company Rand Refinery has won the Southern African Maintenance Association (SAMA) Gold Award 2004, sponsored by Rockwell Automation. Created to uplift the status of the maintenance practitioner ...
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