Dave Wilson, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Communication Network",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Engineeringtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Maseter-slave system simplifies winding operation from
Invertek Drives, which we summarised at the time by saying "The Optidrive Plus 3GV was controlled via Modbus RTU, connected through an Invertek-supplied splitter to a touch Panel and PLC".
A few weeks before,
we featured the news release Turnkey MV motor system moves monster crane from
WEG Electric Motors (UK): "Transformers, motors and frequency inverters are used to automate the second largest overhead crane in the world, at the Usiminas steel plant in Brazil".
In November 2007, we covered the news from Hayes Control Systems
concerning its XFC
- take a look at Control system slash response times
which says: "XFC represents a control technology that enables very fast and highly deterministic responses".
Take a look also at the news release from Hayes Control Systems, Fieldbus systems offer IP65 protection,
as well as Technical report submitted to ANSI from ISA,
and Systems improve production security from Phoenix Contact.
See also:
Compact drives receive new features
(June 2007)
The CFW-08 drives integrate the latest DSP (digital signal processor) and 16bit space vector modulation for optimised motor control and quiet operation
Servo drives provide speed and versatility
(May 2007)
Copley Controls has released two open standard EtherCAT-compatible Accelnet servo drives
Variable speed drives handle large voltage range
(April 2007)
Leroy Somer has extended the power of its compact and economical Digidrive SK range of variable speed drives - up to 132kW
Direct-drive stages for precision positioning
(January 2007)
Stages combine brushless direct-drive motor technology and integral precision encoders with angular contact bearings for backlash-free, fast and ultraprecise positioning with a high payload capacity
Control system offers in-vehicle flexibility
(December 2006)
For connectivity to in-vehicle communication buses and sensors along with wireless communication, the National Instruments CompactRIO platform now offers more options
Cable contract is largest in Middle East
(September 2006)
Nexans has been awarded a Eur 100 million contract by the Abu Dhabi Water and Electricity Authority to supply and install submarine and land cables
Air bearing stages are smooth performers
(June 2006)
Miniature air bearing stages are designed for ultra-high-performance alignment applications in semiconductor manufacture, fibre optics, photonics, MEMS and nanotechnology
Fire and gas protection explained
(May 2006)
A multi-part guide offers 'everything you need to know' about fire and gas protection for gas turbine enclosures
Electronic pressure transmitters get smarter
(April 2006)
A new study finds that in 2005 the worldwide electronic pressure transmitter market for process applications was US $1689 million
Drive range expanded
(January 2006)
Variable speed drive range for electric motors expanded with 15 larger sizes to take it from 0.7kW up to 530kW
Finnish researchers make tsunami recommendations
(December 2005)
A consortium of Finnish research institutes and companies has presented a planned update of the seismic observation network in Thailand
Website focuses on marine applications
(September 2005)
A new marine theme website highlights industrial Ethernet in maritime and offshore applications
Team starts work on weapons detectors
(March 2005)
Work has begun to design and prototype monitors that can remotely detect plutonium, uranium, and other fissile materials used in the making of nuclear weapons
SafetyBUS p is first SEMI standard safety fieldbus
(February 2005)
SafetyBUS p is the first safety-related SEMI standard for sensor bus technology to be included in the E54 suite of standards
Gantry positioning stages are smooth operators
(November 2004)
A new range of x-y gantry positioning stages combine a large work area H-frame design with high performance linear motors, rugged optical encoders and magnetically preloaded air bearings
Industrial Ethernet comes of age
(November 2004)
Ethernet Powerlink is currently the only available efficient method to guarantee real-time deterministic data transfer via standard Ethernet networks and components
Linear-motor-driven gantry is lower cost solution
(October 2004)
Gantry-style x-y positioning systems based on linear brushless servomotors and linear-motion-guide bearing technologies provide a cost effective single-source solution machine builders
Control system to boost power plant performance
(October 2004)
Emerson Process Management has won an $8 million contract to upgrade the control systems for Sunflower Electric Power Corp's Holcomb Generating Station in Kansas
Late adopters demand more from their drives
(October 2004)
Integration is the key to drive system growth in the food, beverage and pharmaceutical markets, says Graham Perry, Product Manager for AC Drives at WEG UK
Rotary stage boasts 'best-in-class' accuracy
(September 2004)
The ARA125 tangent rotary stage combines noncontact direct drive technology with a very low profile for demanding manufacturing, production and inspection alignment applications
Mask alignment system takes precise position
(July 2004)
MaskAlign 100 photomask alignment stages combine specialist positioning and direct-drive linear motor technology to maximise performance, increase accuracy and drive down costs
Drives promise new levels of savings
(July 2004)
A new series of variable speed drives for electric motors claims to set new benchmarks for energy saving
Brochure details manufacturing and test solutions
(May 2004)
Aerotech has released a new 32-page information brochure examining cost effective solutions for a wide range of high precision manufacturing and test applications
Control system simplifies project management
(April 2004)
The Simplicon control system enables even the most complicated machine sequences to be broken down into simple, separate control tasks, each task having its own intelligent processor
Modbus connectivity aids actuator control
(January 2004)
Rotork electric valve actuators are now available with improved connectivity to the popular Modbus automation protocol
Distributed control aids conveying applications
(October 2003)
The Simplicon distributed control system can substantially reduce the overall project costs and complexity associated with centralised control systems in conveying applications
Distributed system breaks down complex control
(October 2003)
Simplicon is a novel modular control system claimed to significantly reduce both the complexity and the overall project cost of modern centralised control systems
Connectors are key interface in high-speed train
(May 2003)
Harting connectors form an integral part of new communication and control systems in the latest generation of German high-speed trains
IP65 enclosure puts drive in the firing line
(September 2002)
Rockwell Automation has enhanced the popular Allen-Bradley B160 range of three-phase AC variable speed drives with the introduction of the IP65-rated B160Z
PLCs aid novel sewage-control scheme
(August 2002)
With a central range of mountains and hills, the Isle of Man's varied landscape created unique problems for the Isle of Man Government's Department of Transport
Drives cut costs at Mini production plant
(July 2002)
ABB drives installed on the new Mini paintshop at BMW Group Plant Oxford are saving the company GBP 24,000 a year in electricity costs
Three axis servo system cuts space required by 50%
(January 2002)
The performance of a typical three-axis servo system can be considerably improved and its complexity and cost substantially reduced with a new servo system
Reliable, integrated networking/control/monitoring
(November 2001)
The Open Network Controller is a revolutionary, compact industrial computer that combines Omron's powerful industrial messaging service with a tremendous capability for integrating control systems
Telematics: the race to connect with the consumer
(April 2001)
Latest research from international marketing consulting company Frost and Sullivan has valued the European telematics market for systems and services at 1.03 billion Euros in 2000