Control Systems

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.

Ethernet Direct Corporation is pleased to offer a new series of especially designed Industrial Video over Ethernet solution products called the OWL series.

Burkert’s new mxControl multi-parameter controller automates the precise control of process variables within a water treatment system (boiler, cooling or Reverse Osmosis system), by integrating all the control, monitoring, display, and data and event logging functions into one compact, easy- to- configure controller. The mxControl accepts analog inputs from flow, pH, temperature, level, analytical and conductivity sensors, and provides high level computations to optimize the water treatment process. In addition, the controller delivers savings on time, space and equipment costs: one controller hardware specification providing dozens of configuration possibilities, all of which can be quickly downloaded via SD card (supplied) or via USB or optional Ethernet interface

The new FlexDC Motion Controller is a dedicated single or dual axis control and drive unit for use with Nanomotion’s range of high performance ceramic servo motors and positioning stages. Available in the UK from the leading precision motion specialists Heason Technology Limited, the compact desktop controller includes PIV or PID servo control with quadrature or Sin/Cos encoders providing nanometre-level position control with synchronised I/O as well as specific ceramic motor algorithms such as ultra high resolution and dead band compensation to reduce lost motion during reversals.

Parker Hannifin has launched an innovative new range of accumulator safety blocks. Called the SBA Series, the new products are designed to be used in a wide variety of critical hydraulic applications and have been developed to help minimise system build and maintenance times, reducing overall costs while at the same time improving operational safety.