Control Systems

Pilz is releasing a new version of the drag-and-drop Configurator for the PNOZmulti modular safety controller. This incorporates a number of improvements and enhancements over the previous version, 5.2.2, the most important of which is support for the PNOZ ma1p analogue input module that was announced recently.

Focus EDL announces the first in a new series of BASIC-programmable Industrial Controllers from Tibbo Technology, the industry’s leading manufacturer of devices and modules designed to quickly network-enable any serial device.

Application Note EX-DIAC2 describes the fundamental operation of the Diactor and provides Basler Electric’s preferred solutions using the DECS-400 or DECS-200 Pan Chassis for replacing this obsolete electromechanical voltage regulator.

British Gypsum is using Quality Monitor Software from Northwest Analytical, supplied by Adept Scientific, to implement consistent quality processes and improved productivity in plants throughout the UK.

Ethernet Direct Corporation, a professional and primary provider of industrial networking and communication solutions, offers HUG-1628 Industrial Unmanaged Gigabit Ethernet Switch with 16 10/100TX ports and 2 Gigabit copper SFP ports for media flexibility.

New from motion and mechatronics specialists Mclennan Servo Supplies, the Leine & Linde 600 absolute encoder is now available with DeviceNet™. The highly robust 58 mm diameter fieldbus series encoder series supports 13-bit singleturn or 25-bit multiturn with screw terminal or miniature M12 connection. Mechanically, various shafted and hollow-shafted versions are available. The DeviceNet™ encoder supports encoder profile revision 2 and the functionality has been fully tested in compliance with the ODVA conformance test.

Ethernet Direct Corporation is pleased to announced that our Industrial Managed Ethernet switches are deployed in a North European Tunnel Monitoring project, cited as best product choice.

Sprint Electric offers a Programmable Logic Arithmetic unit with extended functionalities for diverse applications and motion tasks. The PLA is a stand-alone applications module that can compliment and enhance any analogue or digital drives system, simplify system design and reduce or eliminate the need for PLC or PC based systems.

A large treemap display in the control room shows the performance of thousands of assets with one glance. Opportunities for improvement pop out as bright red areas in the map. This display, which is updated with live information from the plant control system, allows everyone in the plant to be focused on the same goals.

Bürkert’s new 8710 Mass Flow Controller and 8700 Mass Flow Meter integrate the company’s innovative FlowCapillary sensor technology, which is ideal for use with aggressive gases due to its isolation from the gas flow path. Robustly designed, the Type 8710 Mass Flow Controller and the Type 8700 Mass Flow Meter meet the requirements of industrial applications with excellent repeatability and sensitivity comparable to that of instruments used with neutral gases.