Control Systems

Gefran’s new GF_PROMER (Gefran Programmer) combines a time variable 4-loop setpoint temperature controller with a graphic trend and bargraph display in a single touchscreen programmable device with on board memory. Designed to simplify temperature control for applications such as thermal treatment furnaces, climatic chambers and autoclave driers, the GF_PROMER suits a wide range of voltage and current sensor input types when used with GEFLEX series controllers, connected to GF_VEDO panels with high-speed Modbus RTU communication, or by installing GILOGIK II series analog and digital I/O modules directly on the backplane. A comprehensive and multiple selection of setpoint profile functions include on/off, PD, PID and Heat/Cool with double independent PID.

Parker Hannifin, has launched a new coordinate joystick designed for use with a wide range of mobile and off-highway equipment. The new IQAN-LC5 joystick is rugged, flexible, ergonomic, and has been developed for load handling and positioning applications both in-cab and on external vehicle surfaces that are exposed to the weather.

Burkert’s ex-proof AirLINE Ex 8650 system, working in conjunction with modules from the intrinsically safe Siemens SIMATIC ET 200iSPTM system, has provided the ideal solution in a recent North Sea project for Jiskoot an internationally recognised manufacturer and supplier of Zone 1 control, sampling and blending systems to the oil and gas industry.

Wireless- mesh networking and automation specialist, IDC, has won a £250,000 grant from the East Midlands Development Corporation to develop a plug-in wireless- controlled system that will make street lighting far more energy efficient, flexible, and interactive - with all lanterns communicating via a GPRS modem connected to a hosted server.

AWS Group, is using the newly-available V 2.04 Speedplacer software from Speedplacer Ltd at its AWS Cemgraft location to simplify the process of populating PCBs by hand, thereby reducing time, eliminating errors and cutting the cost of producing prototype and low volume boards.

Victron, Inc., a premier electronics manufacturing services (EMS) supplier of end-to-end manufacturing solutions to Fortune 500 companies, enhances its custom developed Victron Information Planning (VIP) system with its full integration into Victron de Mexico.

PPT VISION announces IMPACT® 9.1 Software Suite, the latest edition in the company’s sophisticated machine vision software platform. IMPACT 9.1 enhances the previous pattern find tool with its powerful Pinpoint Pattern Find™ tool, which offers exceptional functionality and ease of use. With the Pinpoint Pattern Find tool, IMPACT 9.1 solves even more challenging applications—including robotic guidance and high-speed inspection of randomly oriented, scaled, and located parts—with sub-pixel accuracy.

Piezo Technology and Motion Control specialist Physik Instrumente (PI) GmbH & Co. KG, Karlsruhe, Germany has strengthened its European sales organization with new offices and people.

Yara Brunsbüttel GmbH, a Yara International ASA company specialising in the production of ammonia and urea for the fertiliser industry, has installed the HIMax safety controller from HIMA Paul Hildebrandt GmbH + Co KG as part of its emergency shutdown (ESD) system for the Brunsbüttel factory's desulfurisation system.

SIS-TECH announces the DIAMOND-SIS High Integrity Protective System, a low-cost standalone logic solver certified for use in applications up to Safety Integrity Level (SIL) 3. The DIAMOND-SIS HIPS is used to provide overpressure protection for scenarios where the opening of the pressure relief valve poses unacceptable process safety risks.