Control Systems

ISaGRAF 5.21 features several important enhancements, including an integrated HMI. Video tutorial available.

Ethernet Direct Corporation releases a uniquely designed Industrial Ethernet Switches IRE-323EC which supports Modbus over TCP and comes with extended temperature and optional conformal coating.

A new range of process indicators and panel meters are now available in the UK from Aldermaston-based sensor specialist Impress Sensors & Systems.

QuickSilver Controls, Inc. introduces a low cost CiA DSP 402 CANopen servo motor controller. The SilverDust IGK is a stand alone, single axis controller that includes serial communications (RS-232, RS-485), CANopen and 7 I/O. CANopen can be configured for peer-to-peer, master or slave which allows the controllers to share I/O with other CANopen controllers and 3rd party CANopen devices (i.e. I/O blocks, encoders,…).

Burkert Fluid Control Systems has launched a new publication highlighting the company’s expertise in Brewery Process Control. Burkert offers a unique synergy of process automation, valve elements, sensors, flowmeters, water treatment systems and networked communications, all of which are integrated to deliver single source customised systems that provide breweries with higher process efficiency and also higher yeids.

Phidgets Inc. released the 1019 PhidgetInterfaceKit 8/8/8 w/6 Port Hub. The PhidgetInterfaceKit 8/8/8 allows you to connect devices to any of 8 analog inputs, 8 digital inputs and 8 digital outputs. The on-board 6-port USB hub lets you expand the number of Phidgets and other devices on your USB bus. The PhidgetInterfaceKit provides a generic, convenient way to interface your PC with various devices such as analog sensors, push buttons, limit switches, relays, buzzers, lights, etc.

Ethernet Direct Corporation celebrated a successful year in 2008 with massive deployment of our products in various applications throughout the world. This year will mark another progressive year as Ethernet Direct rolls out 20 New Product Categories as part of the rapid expansion and vast turnkey solutions to offer one generation ahead industrial Ethernet devices suitable for all industrial applications.

Festo has launched a series of electromechanical rotary actuators that provide an exceptional level of movement flexibility. Capable of accommodating literally any desired angle of rotation – including a full 360 degrees and continuous unlimited rotary motion – the ERMB modules set a new standard in rotary positioning performance. The modules feature mounting interfaces on each of their six sides and can be mounted in any position, making them easy to integrate with other axes, and have a large diameter hollow output shaft to facilitate the feed-through of cables and tubing. They are particularly suitable for orienting gripper units at the front end of cantilever axes, and also provide a simple low-cost means of implementing high speed rotary positioning tables.

Baldor has launched a new plug-in motion/machine control module for its Ethernet-compatible Powerlink drives. The new controller module allows machine builders to eliminate the need for a separate external network controller, along with all of the cabling and panel space that would normally be required. As switching to real-time and deterministic Ethernet-compatible motion control is already proving extremely popular for machinery builders, the additional cost savings offered by this new approach make adoption of the technology almost irresistible.

QuickSilver uses its ability to precisely control torque and position to solve tightening applications. The most common tightening applications are caps or nuts. These types of applications require accurate control of torque and position to avoid stripping, under tightening, over tightening, missing bottles, cross-threading, and mechanical jams.