Updated May 2015 || Programmable logic controllers — or PLCs — are highly specialized, programmable microprocessor-based controllers used to control a specific application on a machine or a process. They are used in automation and manufacturing to control assembly lines and machinery on factory floors as well as many other types of mechanical, electrical, and electronic equipment in a plant. […]
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What are Machine Controllers? Technical Summary for Motion Engineers
In the most general sense, a controller receives some type of input and produces outputs for some device, most commonly an electric motor. More specifically, machine control, unlike a more specific type of controller such as a motion controller, refers to the control of an entire stand-alone machine such as a CNC machine, packaging machine, […]
Messung Systems unveils NX7 PLC
Messung Group of Companies (www.messung.com) has introduced an exclusive range of PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) that is equipped with state-of-the-art product, featuring a seamless combination of PC & PLC – the NX7 PLC. The new PLC offers extremely fast I/O update, user defined web pages, various field-bus options (Profibus / Modbus), redundancy features, hot swappable […]
Novatec’s PLC system suitable for centralized conveying systems
Novatec (www.novatec.com) has launched its latest Novatec FXS (FlexXpand) programmable logic controls (PLC), which helps processors monitor plant-wide operations. Featuring color touch screen control panels, this Siemens-based PLC can support polymer-conveying systems with up to 120 stations and 20 pumps. Its base panel can control up to 25 purge valves, 32 material receivers with proportioning […]
SEL-2240 Axion seamlessly combines PLCs and RTUs
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. (www.selinc.com) has announced that the SEL-2240 Axion is now available for sale. With integrated security and flexible system architecture, the Axion extends SEL’s control and automation product family by delivering high density, highly configurable programmable logic controller (PLC) and modular RTU system. It has also been specifically designed to meet the […]
Rexroth’s IndraMotion for Packaging features new functions
Bosch Rexroth AG (www.boschrexroth.com), one of the leading specialists in the world in the field of drive and control technologies, has introduced the new IndraMotion for Packaging, which come in the latest software version 12. This fully open system solution is also packed with a series of additional functions that allow users to conveniently program […]
Rexroth IndraLogic XLC PLC offers faster automation functions
Rexroth (www.boschrexroth.com) has introduced its latest range of PLC controllers that uses IndraLogic XLC (eXtended Logic Control). Offering capabilities beyond the standard functions of traditional PLC’s, Rexroth’s IndraLogic XLC PLC allows users to leverage numerous new functions that quickly deliver modular software projects. The new PLC controllers provide standardized functions for planning, programming, configuration and […]
Motion over Ethernet provides new level of performance
Rockwell Automation (www.rockwellautomation.com) proudly offers a fully integrated motion solution that operates on similar high-level communications protocol such as those running on other parent automation systems. With the enhancements on its programmable automation controllers (PACs) portfolio, the company now offers Integrated Motion over EtherNet/IP technology. This new technology helps companies optimize their machine design flexibility, […]
New IndraLogic XLC PLC Family from Rexroth
Hoffman Estates, Ill. – A new PLC family from Rexroth (www.boschrexroth-us.com/brc), the IndraLogic XLC PLC family, enables scalable, controller-based and embedded PC solutions in conjunction with the company’s latest IndraControl device platform. IndraLogic XLC (eXtended Logic Control) PLC controllers feature capabilities go beyond standard PLC functions. Users can leverage a wide range of new functions […]
Triangle Research optimizes integrated PLCs
Triangle Research International (www.tri-plc.com) has announced the latest addition to its extensive portfolio of programmable logic controllers (PLC) for original equipment manufacturers (OEM) — the FMD1616-10 and FMD88-10 PLCs. These new FMD PLCs complete Triangle Research’s lineup of highly integrated “Super PLCs”, which starts from the small Nano-10 to the F-series. The super PLC series […]
