Video monitoring of process control and automation systems
23 October, 2009 by John Curtis, Longwatch | Supplied by: Telvent Australia Pty Ltd
Video monitoring is a proven technology for security monitoring in many industries. So why not use video to monitor process control and automation systems?
High-amperage temperature controllers
20 October, 2009 | Supplied by: Cynebar
The EZ-Zone family of integrated controllers from Watlow incorporates Watlow’s No-Arc technology that extends the life of relays.
RTU security enhancements
29 September, 2009 | Supplied by: Ovarro
Semaphore has introduced security enhancements for its T-Box line of SCADA system RTU products. HTTPS and IEEE 802.1X are now available with a T-Box MS Modular System, when equipped with a 32-bit CPU.
Video recorder for SCADA HMI
29 September, 2009 | Supplied by: Telvent Australia Pty Ltd
Longwatch has announced the Operator’s Console Recorder, a software module that automatically records images being shown on multiple HMI or SCADA operator’s displays.
SMS data logging for RTUs
29 September, 2009 | Supplied by: Ovarro
Semaphore has introduced a data logging enhancement for its T-Box line of SCADA system RTU products. Available in the T-Box Wireless Monitor, T-Box LT and T-Box MS RTU products, this feature allows data archives and sampling tables to be transmitted via SMS messaging.
Process control actuator
25 September, 2009 | Supplied by: Rotork Australia
The Rotork GPSA electric, explosion-proof, process control actuator offers high-precision performance, an advanced human machine interface (HMI) and cost-saving capabilities.
Process control system
21 September, 2009 | Supplied by: GE intelligent Platforms Asia Pacific Pte Ltd
GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms has released Version 1.6 of Proficy Process Systems, a fully integrated process control system that is designed to provide customers in different industries with an advanced DCS or hybrid process control system to meet their specific needs. These systems are intended to improve operational performance and productivity and provide customers with a sustainable advantage for their business.
HMI controllers
21 September, 2009 | Supplied by: Interworld Electronics and Computer Industries
Interworld has released the AHM-61x6 Series of human machine interface (HMI) controllers. Suitable for graphical machine control through the use of touch screens, these dedicated panel PCs are designed around Intel Core 2 Duo processors and provide support for desktop and embedded operating systems.
CANbus remote I/O adapter
10 September, 2009 | Supplied by: Micromax Pty Ltd
The Unitronics EX-RC1 remote I/O adapter allows multiple adapters to connect to a single programmable logic controller, with up to eight standard expansion modules to each adapter via CANbus.
Siemens delivers 30,000th PCS 7 system
01 September, 2009 | Supplied by: Siemens Ltd
Siemens has delivered its 30,000th Simatic PCS 7 system worldwide.
Six key control applications: Is there one controller that can do it all?
31 August, 2009 by Bob Nelson, Controller Marketing Manager, Siemens Energy & Automation | Supplied by: Siemens Ltd
What kind of controller is best for your application? Is it a PLC? Perhaps you should use a PAC? Maybe a PAD? When it comes down to it, the name is not that important. What is important is developing a clear understanding of your needs and then finding the controller that best targets them.
Enhanced SCADA video system
21 August, 2009 | Supplied by: Telvent Australia Pty Ltd
Longwatch has added features and functions to its Video System Version 5.0 to make it easier for users to integrate cameras in local and remote areas, combine video data with a wide variety of plant information and enable operators to access video data from HMI terminals, cellphones or on a PC via the internet.
RTU controller
30 July, 2009 | Supplied by: GE Intelligent Platforms
GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms has announced the PAC8000 RTU controller, a rugged, field-mountable platform. Combined with the 8000 Process I/O, it offers flexible system design and high system availability.
Process automation solution
30 July, 2009 | Supplied by: Rockwell Automation Australia
The PlantPAx solution from Rockwell Automation is designed to provide a single platform for a unified plant process control system. Featuring a process control core based on the company's integrated architecture, PlantPAx provides a scalable portfolio of enhanced process technologies, solutions and services for plant-wide control.
ATC880 process controller
30 July, 2009 | Supplied by: Heastern Industries
The ATC880 is a compact 1/4 DIN auto-tuning process controller. It is a cost-effective way to control a single process parameter, such as for a plastics extruder.
