Dave Wilson, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Distributed Control Systems",
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 Safety isolators cut power consumption from
MTL Instruments Group, which we summarised at the time by saying "The reduced power consumption and high efficiency of the isolators enables high signal densities to be achieved, together with improved freedom in cabinet layout and design".
A few weeks before,
we featured the news release Control system order signed for waste incineration from
Yokogawa Europe - Industrial Automation: "Yokogawa is supplying distributed control systems to five incinerators in the northern Italian region of Emilia Romagna".
In June 2007, we covered the news from Invensys Foxboro
- take a look at Power company makes control system choice
which says: "Invensys Process Systems is supplying its Foxboro I/A series distributed control systems to a a 3,600MW generating station being built in Jharsuguda district, Orissa state, India".
Take a look also at the news release from Invensys Triconex, Controller gains new security certification,
as well as IEC61499 function blocks explained from ISA,
and Control systems supplied to ethanol plants from Invensys Foxboro.
See also:
Software controls measurement information
(March 2007)
Symbion-RX, Version 1.2 preserves all of the advanced features of Version 1.1 while adding several new capabilities, including a significantly expanded library of mathematical functions
16-port switch secures industrial Ethernet
(December 2006)
High-port-density industrial Ethernet switch has all the advanced managed features needed for high-end and secure industrial Ethernet applications
Command and signalling devices offer many options
(December 2006)
The command and signalling devices in Moeller Electric's latest RMQ-Titan range are an ideal choice for use in modern automation installations of all kinds
Smart relays take local control
(November 2006)
Zelio Logic smart relays are proving so attractive to users that sales through distributors have increased by more than 28% in value terms over just one year
Hydro plant to use distributed control systems
(October 2006)
Taiwan Power Company is to implement I/A Series distributed control systems from Foxboro for a hydro power generation and pumped storage automation upgrade project
Workbench puts low cost hardware on PLC duties
(October 2006)
ICS Triplex ISaGRAF is the software of choice for Rabbit Semiconductor's new Embedded PLC Application Kit
Infra-red thermometer is upgraded
(October 2006)
The glass industry's most successful infra-red thermometer for glass melting applications with over 6000 systems installed worldwide has had a major update
Device manager provides full fieldbus control
(October 2006)
Field Device Manager for Foxboro I/A Series distributed control systems takes advantage of both the latest Enhanced Electronic Device Description Language and FDT technologies
Modelling technologies expand beyond control
(September 2006)
With a powerful modelling engine at its core, Pavilion8 version 2.0 boasts new modelling capabilities, enhanced web service integration and a new metadata warehouse
Software brings positioners into asset management
(September 2006)
Flowserve ValveAnalysis is a novel software plug-in for Emerson Process Management's AMS Suite of asset management tools
Asia-Pacific leads temperature controller market
(June 2006)
A market study finds that the Asia-Pacific industrial electronic temperature controller market is not only the largest of the major regions, but is also the fastest growing
Closed loop position system
(April 2006)
Servo systems integrate an encoder, sensor, motor and motion control-driver electronics, using a vector drive with infinity control to provides a cost effective closed loop position system
Programme aims to simplify process analysis
(April 2006)
Symbion Systems has launched a major programme to provide process control solutions to reduce the total cost of ownership of analytical process analysers
Monitor diagnoses fieldbus faults
(March 2006)
The FBT-6 fieldbus diagnostics monitor is the latest addition to the Foundation fieldbus H1 toolkit from MTL-Relcom
Electronic temperature control market slows
(February 2006)
Report finds growth in the electronic temperature controller market is continuing to slow, falling to a 1.8% compound annual growth rate by 2010
Economics force rethink in French drives market
(January 2006)
Increasing competition in the French electric drives market forces manufacturers to reduce profit margins to sustain their market share, leaving door open for client-focused RandD to bring dividends
Subsidiary to manage gas complex expansion
(January 2006)
A Foster Wheeler subsidiary has been awarded a contract to provide management services for the EPC phase of GASCO's Habshan Gas Complex Expansion Project at Habshan, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Ethernet-based controllers are easy to apply
(January 2006)
New high-performance multidomain Ethernet-based industrial automation controllers are suitable for applications in automation and control, remote monitoring and data acquisition
Distributed control systems continue growth
(November 2005)
Healthy growth in the distributed control systems market between 2003 and 2004 is expected to continue through at least the 2006-2007 timeframe, according to a new study
Software aids vision system integration
(October 2005)
Cognex has released new software for its award-winning In-Sight vision sensors
Communications module safely combines SIS and DCS
(September 2005)
Communications module meets user requirements for open and flexible communications integration between safety instrumented systems and distributed control systems
Retrofits and upgrades boost chemical automation
(August 2005)
Revenue from sales of automation and control solutions to the chemical sector amounted to $1.3 billion in 2004 but is expected to touch $1.7 billion by 2011, according to a new report
Taiwan Power orders distributed control upgrade
(August 2005)
Taiwan Power Company is to implement I/A Series distributed control systems from Foxboro for balance-of-plant control system upgrades for both units of the Maanshan Nuclear Power station
Network-based control system enhanced
(July 2005)
Yokogawa has introduced a number of functional enhancements to its Stardom network-based control system
Information management aids paper mill savings
(July 2005)
The Exaquantum plant information management system has enabled operational expense savings of more than $2 million for the operators of one of the world's largest paper mills
Ethernet offers simpler distributed motion control
(June 2005)
Ethernet based systems are becoming more widely used because the hardware required for faster data handling is now less expensive and readily available, says Gerard Bush of Inmoco
Tailored process management reduces risks
(April 2005)
Pavilion Technologies reckons Pavilion8 provides a foundation that will generate economic benefits, such as faster ROI and reduced project risks, to its customers, whatever the industry
Easy upgrade for outdated control systems
(April 2005)
Yokogawa is now offering users of legacy Honeywell distributed control systems a migration path which promises increased reliability combined with a lower total cost of ownership
Annunciators overcome plant safety limitations
(February 2005)
A dedicated annunciator offers far greater flexibility than PLCs, DCSs or Scada systems in handling critical plant alarms
Distributed control thrives in Asian expansion
(August 2004)
The distributed control systems (DCS) market in Asia is expected to grow at an average annual rate of 6.3% through 2008, according to a new study
Logic block controller offers PLC performance
(August 2004)
Alpha 2 is the latest model in the Mitsubishi Alpha logic block controller family
Convertor puts standard monitors in control
(August 2004)
SCS has added a WF470 display convertor to their range of classic DCS display convertors
India offers opportunities for distributed control
(April 2004)
The distributed control systems market in India is expected to grow at an average annual rate of 9.9% through 2008, according to a new study
Distributed control systems by distance learning
(April 2004)
A new Higher National (nationally recognised SQA certified short course) module covers 'Distributed control systems' by distance learning