Control Systems

The brand new Mitsubishi FX3G PLC is designed for smaller systems, but it still delivers a powerful combination of essential features, plus others that are not usually expected from a controller at this level. These include; a large program memory to implement sophisticated algorithms, ample space for data storage, logging or recipes, plus high speed execution to enhance system productivity. Dual bus architecture provides flexible expansion possibilities for additional I/O capacity and communication functions.

Ethernet Direct Corporation shares some insights about the importance of redundancy in Industrial Ethernet. In order to provide the right Industrial Ethernet Solutions to the industry, Ethernet Direct offers a broad range of Industrial Managed Ethernet products designed specifically with multi-levels of redundancy to ensure a reliable and secured industrial network.

ISaGRAF – A Rockwell Automation Company announced today that its flagship product ISaGRAF is the software of choice for SIXNET’s IPm2m RTU and Datalogger.

Inmoco’s newly expanded Ormec SMLC family offers the benefits of both motion control and PLC functionality in a single package. Available in 3-, 8-, 16- and 24-axis models, the SMLC family offers high-performance computing capability and a true real-time operating system, powered by Intel 32-bit processors. As a result it is able to provide cost-effective, robust computing power for even the most demanding multi-axis motion and I/O control applications.

Infectious diseases causing fever can easily spread due to international travelling. Early detection of elevated body temperature (fever) is crucial to avoiding this spreading. An effective disease-prevention strategy with infrared thermography needs to be in place.

The cost-down pressures inherent in all process industries mean that plant operators are consistently required to improve efficiency, at the same time as ensuring repeatable product quality. Moreover, these objectives have to be achieved within the required environment of high hygiene standards, where reliable assurance of clean and cleanable pipework and equipment is paramount.

Eurotherm has thrown down the gauntlet to other power controller suppliers with the launch of a new range of EPower Controllers which are now available from LC Automation. The Eurotherm Whitepaper ‘Energy Cost Reduction through Load Balancing & Load Shedding’ is also available to download.

ISaGRAF announced today that its flagship product ISaGRAF is the software of choice for CSE-Semaphore’s Kingfisher series of Advanced RTUs, which are now available with Secure DNP3 Authentication.

In keeping with the Government’s new Marine and Coastal Access Bill, Eimco Water Technologies has developed a comprehensive range of land-based and marine engineered water and wastewater treatment systems to prevent fish from entering water intakes.

Open Systems International, Inc. (OSI) has selected ISaGRAF v5 for the new Automation Control Platform (ACP) option on their innovative and versatile OSIRIS™ Secure RTU.