Dave Wilson, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Fieldbus Communications",
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 World's smallest inverter available online from
RS Components UK, which we summarised at the time by saying "The V1000 delivers optimum speed control and employs a dual CPU concept with a CPU device that is four times faster than those onboard some inverters".
A few weeks before,
we featured the news release Process control system improves reliability from
GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms UK: "Proficy Process Systems is a fully integrated system that offers increased throughput, performance and efficiency, and reduced total cost of ownership".
In June 2007, we covered the news from Lenze
concerning its SMV frequency inverter
- take a look at Frequency inverter cuts cost and complexity
which says: "Sensorless vector operation allows Lenze's SMV frequency inverter to provide fast dynamic torque response and low-speed operation".
Take a look also at the news release from ABB Automation Tech (Instrumentation + Automation), Company makes presentations at conference,
as well as Variable speed drives handle large voltage range from Leroy Somer,
and Air handling units save airport 1,000,000kWh from Danfoss Motion Controls.
See also:
Device coupler confirms short-circuit capabilities
(March 2007)
Trunkguard continued to operate and maintain communications with DeltaV after multiple short circuits on spurs, temperatures from -40 to 70C, and operation at upper and lower voltage limits
Standard AC drives enter servo performance arena
(February 2007)
Machinery builders can now specify one drive for a variety of motor types along with an appropriate feedback device, depending on the application
Practical aspects of Profibus PA in process
(January 2007)
A free seminar on 'Practical aspects of Profibus PA in process' will be held on 9th March 2007 in, Daresbury, Cheshire
Conditioner supplies power for Foundation fieldbus
(December 2006)
The FPS200 provides conditioned power for Foundation fieldbus H1 networks in general purpose and nonincendive applications
Smart technology brings fully integrated motion
(November 2006)
The goal driving smart technologies is to design them smart, design them small, and design them to do much more than they do today
HVAC drives cut the cost of air-con
(November 2006)
Variable speed drives bring huge energy savings at Belfast International Airport
HMIs ease systems integration
(September 2006)
HMIs have enhanced features for improved integration with PLC and PC based solutions for factory, process and building automation systems
Shortform covers full low voltage range
(September 2006)
A shortform catalogue, containing details of every product in ABB's low voltage range, is now available for download
Seminar offers process perspective
(August 2006)
Seminar covers the use of Profibus PA in key application areas such as pulp and paper, chemical, utilities, pharmaceutical, oil and gas today
A useful guide to temperature technology selection
(July 2006)
Temperature Product Specialist for ABB runs through the options available to engineers who are looking to measure that most fundamental of parameters - temperature
Mass flowmeter extends plant control system
(March 2006)
Transmitter with Foundation Fieldbus communications technology and compensated mass flow functionality adds to intelligent field device functionality of digital plant architecture
Life sciences contract for new Indian plant
(February 2006)
Contract to supply digital automation architecture and services to new biopharmaceutical manufacturing facility in India
Flowmeter gets Fieldbus communications
(January 2006)
Yokogawa introduces a version of its Rotamass Series 3 Coriolis mass flowmeter with Foundation Fieldbus communications
Successful 2005 for Pilz
(January 2006)
Pilz has certainly had a successful 2005, with product sales continuing to rise, and its team of engineers and consultants kept extremely busy
Inverters promise down-to-earth value
(November 2005)
By cutting out nonessential features, the Lenze smd range of inverters brings new economy to 25% of the inverter market
Distributed I/O terminal gains further flexibility
(November 2005)
At MTEC, Festo will extend the versatility of its CPX distributed electrical and pneumatic I/O terminal with further I/O flexibility and network communications options
Guided wave radar suits harsh environments
(October 2005)
The MT5000 liquid level transmitter and the MT5100 level and interface transmitter are designed for use in a variety of harsh environments
Vacuum system controller adds Profibus
(October 2005)
BOC Edwards' Turbo and Instrument Controller (TIC) is now available with a Profibus communications module
Digital automation upgrades early North Sea rig
(October 2005)
Emerson Process Management has supplied PlantWeb digital automation architecture with the DeltaV system and Foundation fieldbus communications technology to expand automation of the Broom development
PlantWeb enhances fermentation process
(October 2005)
Emerson Process Management has recently completed a project that involved installing PlantWeb digital plant architecture in a second fermentation area at the Biovet plant in Peshtera, Bulgaria
Load cell output convertor uses Profibus DP
(September 2005)
The WST 3 load cell output convertor, with Profibus DP communication and DIN-rail mounting, provides a convenient weighing solution for food processing and chemicals applications
Seminar shows how to solve problems using Profibus
(September 2005)
A free seminar that addresses the key issues surrounding the use of digital fieldbus communications technologies in process and hybrid industries is being held on the 4 November 2005 in Daresbury, UK
Electropneumatic boxes simplify fieldbus control
(May 2005)
Colortronic is installing streamlined intelligent ancillary equipment faster than ever by formulating the control and actuation features around a single fieldbus communications cable
Pneumatic automation lags in the UK
(December 2004)
The UK pneumatics market grew by over 4% in 2004 following three years of substantial decline, but is expected to falter again in 2005, notes Festo in a review of pneumatic automation trends
Valve islands save size, weight and installation
(September 2004)
The Compact 8 range are claimed to be the smallest and lightest 8mm section valve islands on the market, consuming less than one third the space of competing units for an eight-station island
Sensor interface is rugged acquisition solution
(September 2004)
The latest data acquisition module from TeleflexMorse Electronics is optimised for use in harsh environments
Automation support helps batch-weighing innovation
(August 2004)
A ground-breaking minor-ingredient weighing system that can multiply process throughput has been developed by John P Waterhouse, with the aid of fieldbus-compatible automation components from Festo
Danish processor uses digital plant architecture
(March 2004)
In planning the best possible automation system for a new vegetable oil processing plant, engineers from Aarhus Olie researched the latest technologies
Approval for Safety Instrumented Systems concept
(February 2004)
TUV Anlagentechnik, Automation, Software and Information Technology has approved Fieldbus Foundation Safety Instrumented Systems (FF-SIS) system concept
Magnetic flowmeter keeps it clean
(February 2004)
The Rosemount 8721 sanitary magnetic flowmeter is designed specifically for food, beverage, pharmaceutical and biotechnology applications, and has achieved EHEDG certification
Foundation fieldbus devices link with legacy hosts
(December 2003)
The new Rosemount Model 3420 Fieldbus interface module provides an interface between Foundation fieldbus devices and any host monitoring/control system with Modbus RTU capability
Steppers and servos take on drives and controls
(December 2003)
Cetronic now offers both hybrid stepper motors and brushless DC servomotors with built-in drive and control capability
Amersham awards $61 million automation contract
(September 2003)
Emerson Process Management has won a contract to automate and control a new plant in Norway for Amersham, a world leader in medical diagnostics and life sciences
Manufacturing excellence discussed in Ireland
(August 2003)
A two-day manufacturing excellence conference in Cork will discuss automation and asset management in the Irish pharmaceutical industry