Control Systems

In critical vehicle assembly work, it is absolutely essential that not only are the correct torque tools selected for each fastening operation, but also that all joints are tightened to the exact torque. To carry out this work more quickly, more easily and more reliably, Crane Electronics has introduced the new Wireless Tool Control System.

New calibration software has been launched that enables process manufacturing companies to manage the calibration of their weighing instruments, improving the efficiency of the calibration process, whilst also guaranteeing a traceable, auditable set of weighing records.

With a new, low price tag of just $469, the 6 256-color HMI520T operator interface is the lowest priced TFT touchscreen operator interface on the market. The pricing is so low, that Maple Systems customers can buy a 6 full-color TFT for the same price that many of Maple Systems' competitors are selling their monochrome STN displays.

Develop modern Human Machine Interfaces (HMI), and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition System (SCADA) applications that run native on Windows NT, 2000, XP, CE and CE .NET or in an Internet and Intranet environment. A simple drag-and-drop, point-and-click development environment lets you mimic the most complex behavior of your live processes. InduSoft Web Studio is the ideal E-Automation solution in the industry.

Yokogawa Electric Corporation announces the launch of an enhanced version of the ProSafe-RS safety instrumented system, ProSafe-RS R1.03. To meet the latest safety instrumentation needs of the oil, petrochemical, and other industries, the remote optical communications capability has been enhanced and a digital output module and a simulation test function have been added to this new version.

Exele TopView 6.0 software provides robust, easy-to-use, cost-effective process control monitoring and precise alarm notification directly to user-designated personnel without the need for control room supervision, saving valuable time and resources.

Perfectly suited for use in a wide range of industries, due to its rugged, ultra-slim, stainless steel casing and a high clarity 15 inch screen, all of which is completely sealed to NEMA4/IP65 standards, the new fanless APC-3596 Series industrial panel PC from Datasound Laboratories is available with Intel Celeron M and Pentium M computing power from 1GHz up to 1.8GHz, supported by up to 1GB of RAM for more demanding applications.

A joint venture operation between Norward Process, specialists in the production of high purity process pipework, and Inditherm Industrial with expertise in the provision of heating solutions, has led to the production of quality heated pipework systems for the pharmaceutical, food, beverage, confectionary and chemical industries.

The interface between man and machine can have a decisive effect on productivity and efficiency. Following extensive research and development, Rittal are pleased to announce the launch of Rittal TopConsole, a new range of HMI units designed to meet the modern demands of the human/machine interface.

Entrix has been involved with providing connectivity to industrial devices for a long time. Sometimes customers need support for specific protocols and Allen Bradley is one example of this. We are pleased to offer the range of Datalink Gateways designed for this purpose