Wonderware to be bundled with Advantech HMIs
11 October, 2010 | Supplied by: Advantech Australia Pty Ltd
Advantech and Wonderware have announced they are collaborating to provide what they call ‘one-click’ factory automation computing.
Improving SCADA operations using wireless instrumentation
29 September, 2010 by Hany Fouda* | Supplied by: Control Microsystems
Integrating wireless instrumentation with SCADA systems can improve operational efficiency and reduce deployment costs.
West KS98-1 engineering package
17 September, 2010 | Supplied by: Automated Control Pty Ltd
The KS98-1 engineering package from West is designed to enhance process control tasks by offering a comprehensive function library - from analog signal conditioning through digital signal processing and cascade control up to complex, intermeshed control loops.
Schneider Electric PowerLogic SCADA software
17 September, 2010 | Supplied by: Schneider Electric
Schneider Electric has launched PowerLogic SCADA software, a monitoring and control solution for electrical distribution networks. It is claimed to deliver a reliable, flexible and high-performance solution to reduce outages and increase power efficiency.
Pro-Face AGP3600-U1-D24-CA1M and AGP3650-U1-D24 sunlight-readable HMIs
10 September, 2010 | Supplied by: Pro-face Australia Pty Ltd
Pro-Face Australia has announced two 12.1″ sunlight-readable HMIs. The AGP3600-U1-D24-CA1M model is a CANopen master style HMI, capable of running ladder logic programs and controlling up to 510 digital I/O points. It can also run four third-party protocols simultaneously.
Honeywell RC500 remote terminal unit
23 August, 2010 | Supplied by: Honeywell Process Solutions
Honeywell has introduced the RC500 remote terminal unit (RTU), a modular and scalable controller that integrates with SCADA technology to give industrial manufacturers tighter control of remote operations. The RC500 is designed to withstand harsh environments and is suitable for remote automation needs such as those found in oil and gas applications. It can also operate using minimal electricity, making it suitable to run on solar power, and for providing continuous monitoring of remote, fixed assets.
Penny+Giles JC1500 12-bit programmable joystick
23 August, 2010 | Supplied by: Control Devices Australia
Penny+Giles JC1500 is a robust, hand-operated, 12-bit, programmable joystick based on Hall-effect technology designed for single-axis operator control of cranes, aerial work platforms and other off-highway vehicle applications. The compact joystick comes with a range of user-defined features, enabling OEMs to quickly and efficiently build safe and reliable control systems.
Foxboro I/A Series cyber security certified DCS workstation
23 August, 2010 | Supplied by: Invensys Operations Management (Australia) Pty Ltd
The Foxboro I/A Series distributed control system (DCS) operator workstations from Invensys Operations Management have passed the Achilles Cyber Security Certification test, performed by Wurldtech Security Technologies, a leading industrial cyber security testing and certification agency. The testing was conducted on the Foxboro I/A Series Model P92 Workstation for Windows hardware and I/A Series AW70 human machine interface (HMI) software for the Microsoft Windows XP operating system, including I/A Series FoxView, FoxAlert, Alarm Manager and System Manager applications.
Fisher Control-Disk valve range extended line sizes
23 August, 2010 | Supplied by: Emerson
Emerson Process Management has announced extended line sizes for the Fisher Control-Disk valve range. The Control-Disk valve is suitable for applications that involve fast processes and varying pressure drops, such as in hydrocarbon, refining, chemical, pulp and paper, and the metals and mining industries.
Integrating distributed energy resources into the smart grid - Part 2
23 August, 2010 | Supplied by: Advantech Australia Pty Ltd
In Part 1 we looked at how present and future demands are necessitating a transition to a smart grid, particularly the need to incorporate distributed energy resources (DERs) into the generation mix. This time we look at the necessary automation technology.
Limitorque QX quarter-turn, smart electronic valve actuator
17 August, 2010 | Supplied by: Acrodyne Pty Ltd
The Limitorque QX quarter-turn, smart electronic valve actuator includes an absolute encoder for tracking position without the use of batteries. The QX design provides enhanced safety and reduced downtime through improved diagnostics, built-in self-test (BIST) features and LimiGard fault protection.
Shepelec Instrumentation Multicon multichannel controller/recorder
02 August, 2010 | Supplied by: Shepelec Instrumentation
The Multicon controller is a compact multichannel controller with an option to record data, making it able to integrate advanced control functions (such as PID, ON/OFF, time and profiles) and the logging of setpoints, process variables and the current state of controlled objects.
Burkert MFC Type 8713 gas mass flow controller
28 July, 2010 | Supplied by: Burkert Fluid Control Systems
MFC Type 8713 is an instrument for the control of the mass flow of gases. The measured value provided by the sensor is compared in the digital control electronics of type 8713 with the setpoint given via the RS485 interface. In case of a control deviation, the opening of the solenoid control valve is changed by a PI-control algorithm.
Honeywell HC900 control system
26 July, 2010 | Supplied by: Honeywell Process Solutions
Honeywell has announced new features for its 900 Control Station touch screen operator interface, part of the HC900 control system, used in industrial facilities to control stand-alone processes and SCADA applications. The control station now includes features that allow engineers to more quickly configure the system and operators to monitor their processes more efficiently and reduce data-entry error.
GE Intelligent Platforms PACSystems RX3i CPU315
26 July, 2010 | Supplied by: Metromatics Pty Ltd
GE Intelligent Platforms has announced the RX3i CPU315 for its PACSystems range. It is aimed at the needs of high-performance control applications and is suitable for a wide range of applications where larger amounts of data and application optimisation are needed. Typical applications where the CPU is useful are in water and wastewater, power and general process control.
