Process control systems

Mining industry: achieving real benefits from simulators

16 January, 2009 by Will Hamilton | Supplied by: Yokogawa Australia Pty Ltd

The power, oil and gas, and chemical processing industries have been using real-time dynamic process simulation for decades and now the minerals processing industry can follow suit.


Honeywell wins award for coal-saving technology

07 January, 2009

Honeywell has won the 2008 Most Innovative Power Technology of the Year Award from Asian Power magazine, for a controls project that helps increase electricity generation while cutting coal consumption at a Chinese power plant.


Hot-standby for manufactured water

20 December, 2008 | Supplied by: Schneider Electric

Australians, by and large, have responded differently to the devastating drought of the past few years. The Queensland government’s response was to initiate major water management reforms. In 2005, the Beattie government established the Queensland Water Commission and set aside $9 billion to overhaul the management, distribution and marketing of water through the SE Queensland Water Grid.


Students design fully functional 'Snowy' simulator

16 December, 2008

Two engineering students from Swinburne University of Technology in Melbourne recently presented Snowy Hydro with a fully functioning control system simulator that will now be used to replace some of the Snowy Mountains Hydroelectric Scheme's outdated systems.


CJ2H PLC CPU

01 December, 2008 | Supplied by: Omron Electronics Pty Ltd

Omron Electronics has released the CJ2H PLC CPU. Using all the existing CJ1 cards and power supplies, the CJ2H allows users access to improvements in performance and technology while maintaining backward compatibility.


SCADA RTU with POP3

01 December, 2008 | Supplied by: Ovarro

Semaphore has introduced POP3 (Post Office Protocol version 3) client functionality in its T-Box line of SCADA system products. The POP3 capability is compatible with T-Box LT, Semaphore’s single-module SCADA remote terminal unit (RTU) and the T-Box MS Modular System.


Integrated automation software

01 December, 2008 | Supplied by: Omron Electronics Pty Ltd

Omron Electronics has released version 3 of CX-One. Running on Windows Vista and built-in Omron’s SmartPlatform technology, CX-One programs nearly all of Omron’s industrial components, including the latest PLCs, HMIs, networks, VSDs, servos and temperature controllers.


Wind power PLC library

01 December, 2008 | Supplied by: Beckhoff Automation Pty Ltd

Beckhoff has announced a PLC library for its automation suite, TwinCAT PLC IEC 61400-25. The IEC 61400-25 standard defines communication for monitoring and controlling wind turbines. Its integration in TwinCAT is designed to simplify the control of heterogeneous wind farms.


Valve automation package

01 December, 2008 | Supplied by: Metso Automation (ANZ) Pty Ltd

The ATEX-certified Jamesbury Cintac advanced automation package for rotary valves comes in a compact, rugged design.


PLC software

01 December, 2008 | Supplied by: Motion Solutions Pty Ltd

Galil Motion Control has released Ladder Interface Software for converting Relay Ladder Logic programs into optimised, deterministic code for its compact RIO-471x0 PLC.


SCADA software

01 December, 2008 | Supplied by: Itech Corporation Pty Ltd

PcVue software from ARC Informatique has a number of innovations that help to reduce the cost of running and implementing process control projects. PcVue V.8.2 is a SCADA tool that is compatible with AutoCAD and enables the conversion of FactoryLink data.


HMI firmware

01 December, 2008 | Supplied by: Omron Electronics Pty Ltd

Omron Electronics has released firmware version 8 for its NS series HMIs. NS firmware v8 provides a host of features, including web serving, PictBridge and EtherNet/IP. The new CJ2H PLCs are now also supported, as are new drivers for Modbus-RTU and devices from other vendors.


Touch screen HMI

01 December, 2008 | Supplied by: Omron Electronics Pty Ltd

Omron Electronics has announced NS15 HMI. Measuring 15" diagonally across its colour touch screen, the NS15 offers a resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels, which is the equivalent of an XGA computer monitor. The unit itself is silver in colour and measures 405 x 304 mm.


PLC scope software

01 December, 2008 | Supplied by: Beckhoff Automation Pty Ltd

Graphic display of curves is essential for optimising controllers and setting drive axes.


Aussies as good as gold in Laos

20 November, 2008 | Supplied by: Yokogawa Australia Pty Ltd

Australian expertise has been showcased in the development of the Phu Kham Copper-Gold Operation in Laos. PanAust Limited, which has a 90% stake in the operation, appointed Brisbane-based Ausenco Limited to design and engineer the project on an engineering, procurement and construction management (EPCM) basis.


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