Tregaskiss (www.tregaskiss.com) unveiled its latest TOUGH GARD™ Spatter Cleaner that helps extend the life of robotic MIG consumables and minimizes spatter build-up. This powerful, all-in-one spatter cleaning station operates on as little as 60 psi, it is wired to easily integrate with existing programmable logic controller (“PLC”) or robotic automation controls that runs on 24 […]
PLCs + PACs
New SNAP PAC Redundancy Option Kit to build redundant PAC systems from Opto 22
Opto 22 (www.opto22.com) unveiled the new SNAP PAC Redundancy Option Kit (“SNAP-PAC-ROK”) utilized to design Ethernet-based redundant control systems with maximum distributed intelligence and reliability that can immediately recover from failure. Using Opto 22’s award-winning SNAP PAC System(tm) family, SNAP Ethernet I/O, and the latest PAC Project Professional 9.0 software suite, with the SNAP PAC […]
The new PLC HMI software simplifies development of 64-bit versions of Windows to Allen Bradley Controllers
CimQuest INGEAR is proud to announce its latest Allen-Bradley ActiveX Studio software which enables 32-bit programs to operate with 64-bit versions of Windows and supports creation of Windows 7 PLC HMI applications, the Allen-Bradley ActiveX Studio version 6.0. It allows creation of easy-to-use, powerful programmable logic controller (“PLC”) communications applications with significant usability and performance […]
The new mid-range PACs integrated motion and safety by Rockwell Automation
Rockwell Automation (www.rockwellautomation.com) is proud to announce their latest two mid-range controllers which integrate drive control, discrete, motion and safety capabilities in a single device. The L45S Compact GuardLogix and Allen-Bradley L43S programmable automation controllers (“PACs”) offer functions that are previously available only on Rockwell`s larger Allen-Bradley ControlLogix. These include information and diagnostics capabilities, which […]
Pepperl+Fuchs introduces the Diagnostics Add-On Instruction for Allen-Bradley CompactLogix and ControlLogix Controllers
TWINSBURG, OH – Pepperl+Fuchs introduces the Diagnostics Add-On Instruction for Allen-Bradley CompactLogix and ControlLogix Controllers. Available as a free download, this Add-On Instruction enables PLC programmers to retrieve detailed diagnostic data from an AS-Interface SafetyMonitor with just three instructions. “Pepperl+Fuchs developed this innovative add-on software to further simplify the already flexible and powerful AS-Interface Safety […]
The new 4700 Series Mantraps with economical PLC door interlock controller in four standard configurations from Dortronics
Dortronics Systems, Inc. (www.dortronics.com) unveiled its new cost-effective 4700 Series mantraps. It is a flexible, versatile solution that provides machine users with lower TCO (“total cost of ownership”) without sacrificing quality. “At Dortronics we are committed to offering our clientele the most cost effective solutions,” said Bryan Sanderford, Dortronics’ National Sales Manager. “Our 4700 Series […]
Single development environment with complete functionality across multi-disciplined control systems from Rockwell Automation
Rockwell Automation (www.rockwellautomation.com) has added over 30 new capabilities to its RSLogix 5000 configuration and design software to give users complete functionality for multi-disciplined control systems. With new features, including high-integrity add-on instructions (“AOIs”) and integrated motion on EtherNet/IP, the RSLogix 5000 can help manufacturers save engineering time and give them a higher level of […]
The new Simulink PLC Coder from MathWorks
MathWorks (www.mathworks.com) unveiled its latest product that generates IEC 61131 Structured text (“ST”) for programmable automation controller (“PAC”) and programmable logic controller (“PLC”) devices, the Simulink PLC Coder. It enables Model-Based Design for power generation and manufacturing equipment controlled by PACs and PLCs. With the new PLC Coder from Simulink, the code for industrial control […]
The latest TwinSAFE(TM) Technology for EtherCAT I/O System from Beckhoff
Beckhoff Automation (www.beckhoff.com) unveiled its latest EtherCAT Terminals with embedded Safety Programmable logic controller (“PLC”) for a flexible, compact and powerful safety solution, the TwinSAFE Terminals for the EtherCAT I/O system. With simple safety I/O terminals, it helps machine manufacturers and builders streamline safety systems. Conforming to EN ISO 13849-1 PL e and IEC 61508 […]
The latest HEC-4000-E-R with analog current sensing of PWM outputs from Divelbiss
Divelbiss Corporation (www.divelbiss.com) announced its latest Programmable logic controller (“PLC”) in addition to the Harsh Environment Controllers family on a ChipT technology, the HEC-4000-E-R. It is based on PLC-on-a-ChipT technology that allows programmable intelligence in less than ideal conditions because of its sealed and watertight enclosure with pluggable connectors. Its standard enclosure is submersible to […]