Now, Unitronics sells a Vision700 PLC+ touch HMI consisting of a seven-inch touchscreen, built-in Ethernet port, and rich I/O configuration options. The V700 has an integrated touchscreen — 800 x 480 — to satisfy demand for wide screens. It’s the popular size for the future to let OEMs give their machines a modern look at a fair price … with strong PLC performance. The built […]
PLCs + PACs
Control Techniques’ Add-on Instructions simplify drive, PLC integration
Control Techniques’ Add-On Instruction (AOI) offering makes it easy to integrate Unidrive M with Allen-Bradley CompactLogix and ControlLogix PLCs. An open and editable file, the Unidrive M AOI integrates easily into the Logix architecture allowing for further future flexibility. This free AOI download provides an easy path to integrate Control Techniques’ Advanced Motion Controller (AMC) […]
PLC + HMI helps streamline machine testing
When flammable gasoline is in play, no container failures are acceptable. Now, one manufacturer tests its gas-pump hoses with equipment sporting advanced PLCs. Vapor Systems Technologies makes breakaways, whip hoses, gas nozzles and other gas-dispenser hardware that stems from gas dispenser. The manufacturer wanted to test its nozzles to 1,000,000 cycles, the equivalent of about […]
PCL61x4 series high-performance servo/stepper controller chips from Nippon Pulse
Nippon Pulse has released its newest series of motion controller chips, the PCL61x4 Series. PCL61x4 is a series of two high-performance servo/stepper controller chips: the PCL6114 single-axis chip and the four-axis PCL6144 chip. The PCL61x4 series has some improved features over the PCL61x3 series, a similar chip series in the Nippon Pulse family of products. […]
Advanced functions move to cost-effective PLCs
Now a family of new controllers — the iQ-F Series compact controllers from Mitsubishi Electric Automation — gives engineers a compact and affordable design option. Based on Mitsubishi Electric’s FX Series, they deliver the same control capabilities as their predecessors … but the controllers have new functionalities for even better performance and user experience. More specifically, the controllers offer synchronized motion control, data logging, and […]
AMCI’s DeviceNet NR25 Resolvers
Advanced Micro Controls Inc. (AMCI), adds DeviceNet communication to their lineup of NR25 series resolvers. These heavy duty rotary sensors provide an overall measuring range of up to 30 bits total, 16 bits per turn and 12 or 14 bit number of turns. With both single-turn and multi-turn versions available, AMCI’s DeviceNet resolvers are ready […]
Kollmorgen Introduces Safe Motion Modules that Interface Seamlessly
With KSM™, Kollmorgen has launched a smart and expandable platform for machine builders to quickly and seamlessly integrate Safe Motion as part of Functional Safety-certified solutions. Safe Motion functionality allows machines to run in a safe manner when an operator is in the workspace, without stopping the machine by STO and causing unnecessary downtime, explains […]
Programmable Safety Controller: A New Paradigm for Safety
by Michael Paradiso, Application Engineer, OEM/Global Accounts Solutions Engineer, Fremont, CA Beyond compliance with new international safety standards, programmable safety controllers offer designers flexibility and simplified configuration. In motion control, safety has always been an important factor. Over the years, improving the safety in motion control processes has been a key focus of system designers. […]
How to select a PLC for machine control: An engineer’s guide
Choosing the right controller for a machine can be a difficult and, at times, stressful process. There are constantly new products being released into the marketplace and it can be a challenging task to simply compare two controllers, much less identify the right controller for your application. It can take a knowledgeable engineer in tandem […]
Mitsubishi Electric Automation Debuts Ethernet Communications Adapter for PLCs
Mitsubishi Electric Automation has an Ethernet adapter for its FX3 Series PLCs. The FX3U-ENET-ADP can be a cost-efficient alternative to micro PLCs to connect equipment such as PLCs, HMIs and personal computers, and has a built-in data monitoring tool so users can view real-time status and current data values of their equipment. The FX3U-ENET-ADP features […]
