Schneider Electric (www.schneider-electric.com) has announced the release of Modicon M168 Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), which was designed to help end users and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) speed time-to-market, optimize costs and improve performance of HVAC/R machines. The new controller uses flexible architectures, SoHVAC software and customized design, which enable single programming and commissioning and provide […]
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Lenze unveils “motion-centric” controller for complex machines
Lenze (www.lenze.com) has launched a controller for centralized control systems at the SPS/IPC/Drives show in Germany. The 3200C controller combines motion control, PLC logic and visualization functions. It is also intended at “motion-centric” automation of complex machines with multiple linear and rotary axes. Lenze’s I/O System 1000 is integrated with a 136mm-wide DIN-rail-mounting controller to […]
Texas Instruments introduces new AM1810 Sitara ARM MPU
Texas Instruments Incorporated (www.ti.com) is proud to announce the launch of its all-new AM1810 Sitara ARM microprocessor (MPU) – a new single-chip ARM9 solution with an embedded PROFIBUS interface – the most popular fieldbus used for communications among factory automation equipment. This embedded, low-power tool removes the need for an external ASIC, FPGA or PROFIBUS, […]
Vishay Precision launches new Weighing Systems with EtherNet/IP Protocol
Vishay Precision Group, Inc. (www.vishaypg.com) has announced that its VPG Process Weighing division has upgraded the fieldbus protocols of BLH-Nobel Weighing Systems G4 family of multi-channel weight or force indicators to include the EtherNet/IP open communications protocol. This allows the instruments to communicate with other kinds of industrial control systems and their components like I/O […]
Intel introduces multi-core technology that consolidates controls
The main attraction of an Intel multi-core processor is how an industrial automation vendor is allowed to create solutions using PC-based technology as well as other standards-based components, said Ian Gilvarry of Intel Corporation (www.intel.com). “These solutions scale capacity and integrate special functionality more easily than platforms based on dedicated hardware,” said Gilvarry, who is […]
JVL launches world’s shortest stepper motor
Danish motor specialist JVL (www.jvl.dk) is proud to launch an integrated stepper motor – which it says is the world’s shortest stepper motor with a built-in controller. The 3-Nm version of the motor is only 95 mm long, but incorporates all the stepper control electronics, such as a programmable motion controller and IP67-protected CANopen and […]
Purfresh introduces Multi-Room Control Box equipped with PLC
Purfresh (www.purfresh.com) is proud to announce the release of its Multi-Room Control Box (MRCB) technology that offers Purfresh’s Cold Storage and Intellipur software analytics. The MRCB is a ground-breaking innovation that enables one ozone generator to precisely control and distribute ozone in up to 16 cold storage rooms. Distributing the advanced intelligence and power of […]
Divelbiss introduces Harsh Environment HMI Controller with PLC functionality
Divelbiss Corporation (www.divelbiss.com) has launched the all-new HEC-HMI Harsh Environment HMI, an addition to its family of Harsh Environment Controllers. Based on the patented PLC-on-a-Chip technology, the HEC-HMI series controller allows programmable intelligence under lesser ideal conditions thanks to a water-tight enclosure with gland connectors. This standard enclosure is screw and sub-plate mountable, as well […]
Cognex’s embedded vision systems support PLCs and HMIs
Cognex (www.cognex.com) is making a breakthrough in embedded vision systems that support programmable logic controllers (PLC) and human-machine interface (HMI) industrial protocols. Nowadays, if the manufacturing system of the customer has a Rockwell PLC, then the vision system must talk to it, said Rick Roszkowski, the company’s senior director of vision systems marketing, adding that […]
Kors Engineering introduces PleXML with PLCs
Kors Engineering (www.korsengineering.com) is proud to announce that it has concluded the integration of programmable logic controllers (PLCs) with the company’s PleXML tool for industrial machines at Marwood Metal Fabrication, Ltd. (www.marwoodmetal.com), which results in improved quality, enhanced customer satisfaction and lowered cost. Kors Engineering uses a PleXML system to integrate several plants to SaaS […]