ISA’s Wireless and Networking Track to cover fieldbus implementation
August 30, 2010 by Motion Control Tips Editor
Filed under Fieldbusses, Networks
The International Society of Automation (ISA) is proud to announce the features of its Wireless and Networking Track at the ISA Automation Week 2010, which starts from October 4 to 7 at Westin Galleria, Houston, Texas.The Wireless and Networking Track will cover fieldbus implementation, fiber optic solutions, wireless and the infrastructure, and radio... [Read more]
Dresser Masoneilan launches ValScope-Pro Portable Control Valve Diagnostic Tool
August 27, 2010 by Motion Control Tips Editor
Filed under Fieldbusses, Networks
Dresser Masoneilan (www.dressermasoneilan.com) is proud to announce the release of the next generation ValScope-PRO – a diagnostic tool for control valves with digital and conventional positioners.The ValScope-PRO helps users identify problems through a scientific evaluation of valves during operation. Since the tool is portable, machine operators... [Read more]
Fieldbus Foundation’s updated Technical Specification
August 27, 2010 by Motion Control Tips Editor
Filed under Fieldbusses, Networks
The Fieldbus Foundation (www.fieldbus.org) is proud to announce the release of the updated version of FOUNDATION fieldbus technical specification. The latest specification includes guidance supporting the development of host systems and fieldbus devices that use advanced field diagnostics as per the NAMUR NE107 recommendation, and support for the upcoming... [Read more]
Kistler introduces new force-displacement evaluation unit
August 10, 2010 by Motion Control Tips Editor
Filed under Controllers, Networks
Kistler Instrument Corp (www.kistler.com) has introduced the DMF-P A310 Universal Type 4740A, a new force-displacement evaluation unit intended for electromechanical NC joining systems. The product is a development of the DMF-P A300 NCF Type 4734A, which has been proven effective in complex industrial joining processes.The enhancements have centered... [Read more]
A single network from information technology to motion control
July 29, 2010 by Motion Control Tips Editor
Filed under Networks
Machine builders have achieved new levels of design flexibility through the use of standard Ethernet network platform to easily connect devices across the enterprise and an entire machine, which include variable servo drives and frequency drives for integrated motion control.The need for different networks to connect devices across an enterprise or... [Read more]
Industrial RFID System for IO-Link from Balluff
July 26, 2010 by Miles Budimir
Filed under I/O, Networks
Florence, KY – Balluff’s new IO-Link based RFID systems let users connect RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) systems to networks as easily as connecting discrete I/O, without adding any additional cost. The IO-Link protocol allows users to connect a complex device such as an RFID processor to an industrial network via a gateway using standard... [Read more]
DEPRAG introduces control systems for top functionality
July 6, 2010 by Motion Control Tips Editor
Filed under Controllers, Fieldbusses, Networks
Almost 300 million people around the world suffer from bronchial asthma. However, the disease’s origin is still unclear. With a series of treatment methods, it is certain that the number of asthma cases can be reduced and the symptoms can be relieved. Among the most effective therapies for this disease is inhalation.When assembling an inhaler,... [Read more]
ACS Motion Control unveils new EtherCAT Networked Solution
July 1, 2010 by KRemington
Filed under Mechanical Components, Networks
ACS Motion Control (www.acsmotioncontrol.com) has unveiled its one of a kind real-time networking technology based on the EtherCAT protocol which connects several MC4U units to increase the machine control axis counts from eight to 32. Dubbed as the MC4Unt, the network is an integrated system that controls up to 32 synchronized axes of motion, which... [Read more]
Nippon Pulse introduces Serial Communication System
May 12, 2010 by Motion Control Tips Editor
Filed under Networks
Nippon Pulse (www.nipponpulse.com) unveiled its latest serial communication networking system, the Motionnet system. It allows operators to greatly reduce wiring and it provides message communication, CPU emulation, motor control and input/output control. The new network system can transfer four bytes of data in 15.1 µsec with cyclical communication... [Read more]
Free EtherNet/IP Tag Wizard with automated mapping features from Beckhoff
May 10, 2010 by Motion Control Tips Editor
Filed under Controllers, Networks, PLC - PACs
Beckhoff Automation is proud to announce the release of the new EtherNet/IP Tag Wizard that accelerates and simplifies programming of EtherNet/IP I/O architectures. It is made to optimize programming time; its free EtherNet/IP Tag Wizard is a very dynamic tool, which permits simple integration of cost-effective Beckhoff I/O to the Allen-Bradley Logix... [Read more]
