Dave Wilson, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Fieldbus Interfaces",
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 Encoder range covers many options from
Lika Electronic, which we summarised at the time by saying "Incremental and absolute encoders have a wide range of applications, and are available with a wide range of sizes, shaft types and output options".
The same day,
we featured the news release Frequency inverters help reduce motor size needed from
Nord Gear: "Nord Gear frequency inverters can allow low-cost AC motor equipment to be used in place of much more expensive motion controller and servomotor based automation".
In January 2008, we covered the news from Moog Controls
concerning its Moog digital interface valve
- take a look at Hydraulic valve allows easy customisation
which says: "Even with advanced electronics on board, the Moog digital interface valve is designed to withstand the temperature and vibration requirements of demanding applications".
Take a look also at the news release from Gefran SIEI UK, DC drives boost flexibility,
as well as Compact drive keeps its cool from B and R Industrial Automation Corp,
and High-power drives suit heavy-duty applications from Baldor UK.
See also:
PLC system suits automation applications
(July 2007)
At the heart of Gilogik II, a 32-bit main board CPU module uses a powerful 200 MHz ARM processor with a refresh rate of 100us
Training initiatives launched
(March 2007)
Festo is unveiling a new series of electrical piston-rod cylinders which provide high-accuracy programmable positioning capabilities and are compatible with its DNC pneumatic cylinders
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
Ethernet-enabled drives build flexible systems
(November 2006)
Ground-breaking range of three-phase AC motor drives bring Ethernet Powerlink and TCP/IP connectivity into the high-power machine building sector
Flexibility and choice at Mtec
(November 2006)
At Mtec 2007 Festo will focus on new enhancements for user flexibility and choice
Emerson and Siemens to Enhance Offerings
(July 2006)
Global leaders to exchange technology that will extend interoperability and end-user benefits
Smart torque transducer claims optimum accuracy
(March 2006)
The T12 digital torque transducer is the first member of the new Smarttorque product family
Bus controller uses modular strategy
(March 2006)
Bus controllers continue the completely modular strategy and are made up of a base module, a supply module to supply the voltage for the entire system, and a Fieldbus interface
Six models in touchscreen range
(January 2006)
Touchscreen HMI family for factory, process and building automation comprises six models with a choice of monochrome or colour displays in standard panel sizes of 14.5, 16.3 and 21.3cm
Power controller promises smoother processes
(August 2005)
A novel power controller operates on the phase-angle principle but, unlike traditional systems, it reduces harmonics (power factor) and provides a smoother process
Power controller is a smooth performer
(July 2005)
A novel power controller operates on the phase-angle principle but, unlike traditional systems, it reduces harmonics (power factor) and provides a smoother process
Encoder-equipped linear slide's high load capacity
(March 2005)
Festo has introduced a motor-driven linear slide that is claimed to provide outstanding load and velocity performance in to an extremely compact form-factor
Inverter takes web controller onboard
(February 2005)
The latest development from Silverteam is the release of Hitachi's range of IP54 drives with built-in email functionality
Electropneumatic control for positioning and speed
(January 2005)
The AirNC pneumatic control system from Rexroth is a part of a drive concept for highly demanding applications
Inverter solutions are ready to run out of the box
(October 2004)
A new range of IP54 sealed drives with integrated Class B EMC filters provides an out-of-the-box inverter solution for a wide range of industrial applications
Ethernet-enabled PLC is pneumatics-friendly
(September 2004)
A new Ethernet-equipped PLC is believed to be the first truly integrated solution for pneumatic valve terminals
CNC platform claims true openness
(May 2004)
With its latest IndraMotion MTX family of controls, Rexroth is offering the world's first fully open CNC platform for metal cutting and forming machine tools
I/O modules have CANopen and DeviceNet covered
(May 2004)
New Inline Block IO modules from Phoenix Contact are now available for the CANopen and DeviceNet fieldbus systems
Cartesian motion system speeds machine design
(April 2004)
The new CMS Cartesian motion system from Rexroth offers pre-assembled, preconfigured Cartesian robots with up to three axes
Pump controller operates at low flow rates
(March 2004)
Bronkhorst has solved the problem of simple, controlled liquid dosing at very low flow rates, with the new Liqui-Flow pump controller
All-digital servo gains IEC61131-3 programming
(November 2003)
A raft of new modular hardware and software options significantly extend the functionality of the latest-generation Compax3 intelligent servo drive
Missing link from Fieldbus to Ethernet
(November 2003)
Industrial process engineers can now extend plant-wide control applications to include Ethernet capabilities with the FBUS-HSE/H1 Fieldbus high-speed Ethernet linking device
Modular PLCs turn to many tasks
(April 2003)
Designed and manufactured in the UK, the new modular FMT-400 programmable controller range is software compatible with Colter's existing micro and compact PLCs
Servo shows dynamic superiority
(September 2002)
Eurotherm Drives has a new AC brushless servo drive - the 637+ series - that offers vastly superior dynamic performance and accuracy compared with previous generations
All-digital drive comes in IP54-rated enclosure
(May 2002)
Ideal for the packaging industry, a new drive features exceptionally fast, high-performance control technology and is available in a compact IP54-rated enclosure to aid machine build-in
Third-generation intelligent servo drive
(March 2002)
Parker Hannifin's Electromechanical Division has launched a third-generation intelligent servo drive designed specifically for autonomous operation in decentralised control applications
New front ends make drives better to use
(January 2002)
A range of operator terminals and front-end displays are being launched to complement existing drive packages, ranging from standard 2-line text displays through to 16-colour touchscreens
More operator-friendly approach to batch weighing
(January 2002)
A new generation of weight controllers allows the signals coming from load cells to be resolved internally to nearly 14 million divisions, and can link to a range of interfaces
Simple operation the target for inverter range
(December 2001)
Omron's 3G3RV inverter drives offer features such as an in-built LED operator, a static autotune function, and an increased number of configurable I/O and Fieldbus interfaces
Weighing system attractive for smaller operations
(July 2001)
The TAD 3 weight controller is a highly precise instrument allowing the weight signals coming from load cells supporting a process vessel to be resolved internally to nearly 14 million divisions
Smart drive system at heart of mobile camera
(April 2001)
Innovative motion control technology incorporated in Camera Tracking Company's latest mobile camera system takes advantage of the 'smart' MintDrive from Baldor
Distributed Drives for easier machine building
(April 2001)
The flexibility of Lenze's Distributed Drive Solutions offers the machine builder reduced cabling requirements, faster build times and easier maintenance
Hitachi machine interfaces exceed sales targets
(April 2001)
HID reports that since launching the Hitachi range of HMIs (human/machine interfaces) into the UK in the middle of last year, all eleven models in the range have exceeded sales expectations
Soft controller integrates HMI, Ethernet, fieldbus
(January 2001)
Softing's new PanelPC is a ruggedized PC-based platform using 4CONTROL automation software to provide a high performance 'soft' controller for process and factory automation