IP65 HMI bezels
01 November, 2008 | Supplied by: Soanar Limited
Human machine interfaces (HMIs) often need to be designed to protect them against water, cleaning materials and grease during production. Wincomm’s IP65 stainless steel bezels provide this protection.
Component HMIs
01 November, 2008 | Supplied by: Rockwell Automation Australia
Suitable for OEMs and other industrial operators, the Allen-Bradley PanelView Component operator interface provides the right amount of control at a cost-effective price.
Citect integrates operations with Schneider Electric
23 October, 2008
SCADA provider Citect is integrating its field operations with that of parent company, Schneider Electric and has announced plans to further invest in R&D.
From telemetry to the enterprise — the evolution of the 21st century SCADA system
22 October, 2008 | Supplied by: Schneider Electric
The SCADA system of the early 21st century is vastly different from the system it was in its earliest beginnings, just 50 or so years ago.
Micro PLC
20 October, 2008 | Supplied by: http://www.control-logic.com.au
Panasonic has released six add-on cassettes for the micro PLC, the FP-X. There are now 16 I/O and communication cassette options available, the highlight being an ethernet communications cassette.
Accolades for Yokogawa's distributed control system
20 October, 2008
Yokogawa has won the 2008 Frost & Sullivan Asia–Pacific Distributed Control System (DCS) Company of the Year for the outstanding performance of its DCS across the Asia–Pacific region.
Citect celebrates 35 years in business
08 October, 2008
Citect has celebrated 35 years in the automation industry this September.
Intelligent batch controller
05 October, 2008 | Supplied by: Innovec Controls Pty Ltd
The IBC is an intelligent batch controller for liquids with an 8-digit 14 mm character height LED display. All functions of the instrument are programmable from the front panel by touch buttons with tactile feedback. Variables are stored in EEPROM non-volatile memory.
DCS or PLC? — Seven questions to help you select the best solution
30 September, 2008 by Bob Nelson and Todd Stauffer* | Supplied by: Siemens Ltd
The convergence of PLC and DCS technologies has created a situation where it is more challenging than ever for process manufacturers to select the best technology for their application. A successful evaluation should start by developing a clear picture of the requirements of your application and the needs of your engineering, maintenance and operations personnel. To help clearly define these requirements and needs for your company, this paper outlines the seven key questions that will lead you to making the right choice.
SCADA RTD interface
05 September, 2008 | Supplied by: Ovarro
Semaphore has introduced a resistance temperature detector (RTD) interface for its T-Box line of SCADA system products. The MS-6RTD interface module is compatible with a T-Box MS Modular System and accommodates a broad range of 2- and 3-wire RTD temperature sensors.
Citect receives Frost & Sullivan award
04 September, 2008
Citect has been named the Asia Pacific HMI and SCADA Company of the Year at the 2008 Frost & Sullivan Asia Pacific Industrial Technological Awards.
Top industrial technology companies awarded
28 August, 2008
Citect has been named the Asia Pacific HMI and SCADA Company of the Year at the prestigious 2008 Frost and Sullivan Asia Pacific Industrial Technological Awards.
Delta widescreen HMI
19 August, 2008 | Supplied by: Mechtric Pty Ltd
The Delta DOP-B07S200 is a 7" widescreen (16:9) 65K colour TFT LCD touch screen HMI that claims to provide 45% more editable area than similar sized 4:3 screens.
Liquid-cooled drive
05 August, 2008 | Supplied by: Rockwell Automation Australia
The energy-efficient liquid cooling of the Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 700L drive allows it to be installed in conditions where air-cooled drives simply could not operate. These include dusty environments or those where increases in climate control costs would be excessive. Applications, which can benefit from this technology include HVAC and chillers, pumping applications, oil and gas, and marine propulsion.
Loy Yang Power drives long-term success
25 July, 2008
Victoria’s largest energy producer, Loy Yang Power, recently embarked on an upgrade of its four-level open-cut coal mine facility, Loy Yang Mine. The ‘in progress’ upgrade includes the redesign and progressive changeover of the mine’s existing coal transfer conveyor drive systems. With a combined length in excess of 25 km, the mine’s conveying system transfers the freshly mined coal from the mine floor to the surface.
