Control Systems

The new MRD-310 and MRD-330 are robust 3G routers designed for remote access across mobile networks. They provide a very high level of connectivity, and support many mobile standards including GSM, GPRS, 3G UMTS, HSDPA and HSUPA allowing uplink transfer rates of up to 2Mbit/s. Together with the rugged enclosure, DIN-rail mounting and an operating voltage range spanning from 10 VDC to 60 VDC, they are designed for industrial applications in harsh environments. Typical on board (train, trucks, etc.) or ground applications include video surveillance, SCADA/DNP3 telemetry systems and remote access to machines and devices.

The latest IQAN hydraulic control system, from Parker Hannifin is being used by Paveline International in its latest generation of road maintenance machines. The IQAN system is helping Paveline to optimise its production costs and improve the functionality of its vehicles, while simultaneously making them easier and safer to operate.

Festo is introducing a range of products for the high volume industrial control markets, where price/performance is key. The new product line includes air preparation units, compact and ISO cylinders, one-way flow control valves and a series of solenoid-operated valves and valve terminals. All of these products have significant cost advantages over their traditional counterparts.

Ethernet Direct Corporation introduces HUG-418S, a unique slim Industrial Gigabit switch with SFP flexibility.

Aerotech’s new Nmark SSaM extends the application potential for galvanometer based laser scanners with direct control of XY2-100 protocol scan head mirrors in synchronisation with up to 32 distributed and networked, servo driven positioning axes.

QuickSilver has added a CANopen option to its OEM servo motor controller. CANopen may be configured for peer-to-peer, master or slave. This allows the controllers to share I/O and registers with other CANopen enabled SilverDust™ controllers or 3rd party CANopen devices (i.e. I/O blocks, encoders, PLCs…). For a multi-axis system, connect several IG-Js, make one the master and let the others receive motion commands over CANopen.

When Aberdeen Control Limited was asked to create a new design for a control cabinet, to remotely control a diesel engine driven pump on an oil rig, they proposed using a Bosch Rexroth PLC-based control.

The Orbitform Group is pleased to announce a breakthrough product for fastening integrity — the Fastener Inspection System (FIS). FIS is a revolutionary quality tool that can identify cracks, defects and mis-forms via pattern recognition. It also can indicate if improper force or torque has been applied to rivets (secured by orbital, spin, radial, or impact riveters, and presses) or other formed fasteners.

A number of new variants have been added to the uEye Gigabit Ethernet cameras from IDS. A 5 megapixel (2560 x 1920) monochrome camera has been added to the range and all GigE uEye models are now also available as 90° angled head versions. This further enhances the range of sophisticated imaging applications that FIRSTSIGHT VISION can address.

Ethernet Direct Corporation shares the facts about extended temperature in Industrial Ethernet Switches.