Advantech introduces new HMI Line for PLC Control
June 21, 2010 by Motion Control Tips Editor
Filed under Controllers, PLC - PACs
Advantech Automation Corp. (www.advantech.com/ea) is proud to announce the release of the WOP-2000 series for applications that involve the use of motion/thermal controllers, PLCs, sensors and inverters. The new series is bundled with a PM Designer 2.0 – a software development kit which creates application solutions for easy control of machines within the factory, labor-saving and improved efficiency of manufacturing. The WOP-2000 series provides a great price performance ratio for several markets, including HMI + communication gateways, conventional operator panels and HMI + low mini SCADA systems.
The easy-to-use PM Designer features high-end vector graphics, solution-oriented screen objects, Microsoft Windows(TM) fonts for multi-language applications, operation logging, data loggers, alarms and recipes. The integrated development tool also includes online/offline simulation and other utility programs like Data Transfer Helper (DTH); text editors and recipes editors. The series’ runtime, which is part of PM Designer, guarantees performance and reliability because of high communication data rates, sub-second screen switching, minimum system overhead and 24/7 operation.
The new series consists of up to 200MHz ARM9-based processors and 4 to 16MB flash memory. It can support several LCD sizes from 3.5 inches to 12.1 inches and is best suited for applications that involve the use of motion/thermal controllers, PLCs, inverters and sensors.
With a variety of communication interfaces such as RS-232/422/485 Ethernet and USB ports, the series can be easily connected to several equipments. Its monitors boast SVGA TFT LCDs with 800×600 resolution and 64K colors for clear displays in any factory setting. Moreover, the product includes 0 to 50° C operating temperatures and NEMA 4/IP65 protection to guarantee performance in hash environments.
The series is compatible with more than 250 of the most popular PLCs, such as Modicon Quantum™ series, Allen Bradley Micrologix series, Siemens AG Simatic S7 series, GE series 90™, Omron Corporation Sysmac C/CV/CS/CJ series, Yaskawa Corp. MP series and Mitsubishi Electric Corp. FX/Q series.
Advantech Launches Full-Featured Building Automation Controller Series
February 6, 2009 by Motion Control Tips Editor
Filed under Controllers, Stand-Alone Controllers
Cincinnati, OH – The Industrial Automation Group of Advantech launches its BAS-3000 series; designed for Facility Monitoring & Control Systems and Energy Management Applications. With web-enabled devices, the BAS-3000 series provides easy access & remote management capabilities through an Ethernet connection with a friendly browser-based interface, offline simulation, and online debugging. In addition, all control modules in this series support both local and remote I/O expansion to increase flexibility and offer auto-tuning PID control allowing engineers to operate much easier.
The BAS-series consists of the BAS-3512/3520 Direct Digital Controllers; these are stand-alone programmable controllers delivering various onboard I/O, which provides flexible options to satisfy versatile application requirements. Secondly, the BAS-3520/3521 expansion I/O modules can be stacked on the DDC controller or can serve as a remote stand-alone I/O through an RS-485 network. Lastly, BASpro, is a free programming software package integrated with BAS-3520/3521 DDC.
Developers can benefit from BASPro’s ease of use, allowing them to develop programs quickly, mainly due to user-friendly GUI. BASPro delivers powerful and flexible function blocks, such as scheduler, HVAC calculation, sequential control, PID control, alarm, message, etc. thus, eliminating the need to write program code
Advantech Introduces New Embedded Automation Computer
January 28, 2009 by Motion Control Tips Editor
Filed under Networks
Cincinnati, Ohio – The Industrial Automation Group of Advantech introduces the UNO-1170, an embedded automation computer which features an Intel Celeron M or Pentium M CPU and 512MB/1GB DDR SDRAM. The UNO-1170 provides higher computing power than other device-level controllers and comes in a compact aluminum chassis with fanless and diskless design. The UNO-1170 can operate in temperatures up to 60°C and has a 512KB SRAM battery back-up system in the event of sudden shut down.
There are two Ethernet, three serial (RS-232/422/485), three external USB 2.0 ports and one internal secure USB port. The UNO-1170’s front-accessibility makes it convenient for wiring and its DIN-rail design allows easy installation. With rich OS and driver support, such as Windows XP Embedded, WinCE 6.0, and embedded Linux, users can integrate applications easy. The UNO-1170 is available with a pre-configured Windows CE and XP Embedded image with optimized onboard device drivers.
The UNO-1170 is an excellent choice for machine builder applications, such as Electronic Discharge and Industrial Textile machines.
Advantech Launches New Input/Output Modules
January 22, 2009 by Motion Control Tips Editor
Filed under I/O
Cincinnati, Ohio – The Industrial Automation Group of Advantech introduces the ADAM-5053S and 5057S, two new 32-channel high density digital input/output modules. Both support high isolation and up to 2,500 VDC to avoid damage from different channels and protect system operation stability.
The ADAM-5053S is a digital input module providing an over-voltage protection of 35 VDC, while the ADAM-5057S is a digital output module and features operation time of 15ms, insulation resistance of 1G ohms @ 500 VDC, and over-voltage protection with 70 VDC.
For critical environment applications requiring a high stability product with individual channel isolation protection, such as in Factory Automation, Machine Automation, and Intelligent Automation, these ADAM modules are the optimum choice.
