Dave Wilson, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Process Controller",
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 Rotary position sensors measure displacement from
Macro Sensors, which we summarised at the time by saying "The RS 1500-120 measures the angular displacement of rotating elements such as quarter-turn ball and butterfly valves, air flow dampers and diverter gates".
A few weeks before,
we featured the news release Connectors mount in varied environments from
RJG: "RJG's Lynx Surface Mount Modules feature EMI/ESD sealed enclosures and shielded industrial connectors that make them perfect for the moulding floor environment".
In July 2007, we covered the news from Rockwell Automation
concerning its 48MS MultiSight
- take a look at Vision sensor simplifies assembly line inspection
which says: "The 48MS MultiSight from Rockwell Automation is a fully self-contained, multi-function vision sensor, which can handle up to ten different inspections simultaneously".
Take a look also at the news release from Advanced Supplies, Viscosity sensor suits open-tank applications,
as well as Vision system resolves minute differences from Sick (UK),
and Peristaltic pumps upgrade lime dosing from Watson-Marlow Bredel Pumps.
See also:
Better ways to connect safety switches in series.
(July 2006)
Pilz has products available that can help to reduce the wiring and I/O requirement while still delivering diagnostic data and maintaining high levels of safety
Motion controller provides volumetric compensation
(July 2006)
An existing EDM machine for the manufacture of moulds for the plastic injection moulding industry had a problem - and the answer came in the form of the Delta Tau PMAC motion controller
Process controller avoids making mistakes
(June 2006)
A controller specifically developed to 'mistake proof' process activities is set to have a massive impact on general industry
Weigher complies with food hygiene regulations
(May 2006)
Dynamic check weigher powered by the 920i controller can be combined with lead-on and lead-off conveyors, barcoders and metal detection equipment to provide a fully automated check weighing package
Tractor unit for submerged arc welding tasks
(February 2006)
Tractor unit uses steering system and synchronised slide that lets the operator adjust the wheel and torch position simultaneously for accurate and effortless seam tracking
Controller for single and multi-axis motion
(December 2005)
Parker Hannifin introduces standalone controller that can be used for single and multi-axis motion control
Controller takes on strain-gauge based weighing
(September 2005)
The SMW surface mount intelligent strain gauge amplifier and weighing controller is a rugged, compact microprocessor based unit for weighing operations using strain-gauge based load cell sensors
Process controller takes up the baton
(August 2005)
Sartorius has released a new process controller to replace the best selling PR1613
Safety switches promise ultimate integrity
(April 2005)
The PSENcode series of coded noncontact safety switches is for applications conforming to the requirements of EN954-1 Category 4 that need the ultimate in guard switch integrity
Combined controller takes care of everything
(December 2004)
A multifunctional new process controller that provides motion control and programmable logic control in a single unit has been launched in the UK by Motor Technology of Stockport
Simplicity and flexibility for fieldbuses
(November 2004)
ABB said it has launched a new concept designed to bring simplicity and flexibility to fieldbus applications
Platform gains model free adaptive control
(October 2004)
CyboCon IPm software is a successful integration of CyboSoft's Model Free Adaptive (MFA) control technology in Sixnet's IPm open system platform
Humidity calibrator uses PID control
(September 2004)
A new portable instrument for calibrating humidity and temperature instrumentation features a Eurotherm PID multiloop controller for accurate set-point adjustment
Free test drive for PC-based PID controller
(August 2004)
The beta release of pCon with OPC is now available for download from the PC-PID website
Fiscal metering solution aids oil and gas industry
(June 2004)
MeterSuite is an innovative new metering capability inside a general-purpose process controller
Process controller goes on the record
(May 2004)
The Jumo Imago F3000 process controller for the food industry now integrates a recording function
Control components help critical medical tests
(January 2004)
When MMM Medical Equipment began developing a new machine to test the integrity of medical ampoules, Burkert was asked to advise on the fluid and pneumatic control systems
Novel plug allows fieldbus agnostic motor control
(December 2003)
FieldBusPlug motor controllers and starters feature a neutral fieldbus interface which can be combined with any current fieldbus system using a bus-specific plug interface
Configuration software sends in the clones
(September 2003)
Eurotherm has introduced a powerful new version of its iTools configuration and monitoring package called iTools Version 5
ATEX compliance for distributed I/O system
(June 2003)
The Simatic ET200iS is an intrinsically safe distributed I/O system designed specifically to meet the requirements of the ATEX Directive
Control components simply 'snap together'
(June 2003)
MOST, short for MTL Open System Technologies, has been established to provide open hardware and software technology-based components for use in the most demanding real-time system applications
Simulation aids power station training programme
(May 2003)
Simulation software has played a key role in the development of a state-of-the-art, hands-on training programme to improve the skills of operators at Surry Power Station
Process industry undecided about PLCs
(December 2002)
During the past three years, the percentage of process companies that believe PLCs are suitable for process control has risen by nearly 20%
Three-way temperature control valve improved
(October 2002)
Amot Controls has redesigned and significantly enhanced its G Valve three-way temperature control valve
Compact cube implements 64 PID loops
(October 2002)
Combining high density with high performance, the PowerPID is a compact multiloop process controller that operates standalone or interfaces with a host in hard real time
Temperature valve improved with new design
(September 2002)
Amot Controls has redesigned and significantly enhanced its G Valve three-way temperature control valve, making it more economical and compact while also reducing unit weight and installation costs
PID controller at heart of jaguar test system
(October 2001)
To ensure that vehicle airbags operate reliably across a variety of environmental conditions, Jaguar Cars commissioned a sophisticated environmental chamber featuring Eurotherm control
News on the Process Supervisor process controller from Eurotherm
(December 2000)
A powerful new strategy engine distributed process controller, capable of performing both continuous and sequential control functions within critical applications, has been launched by Eurotherm
Special sensor monitors state of bursting disc
(October 2000)
New from Elfab, the Bio-Tel is an electrical sensor which instantly sends a signal to process control systems when a pressure surge causes a bursting disc to operate
News on the T16 temperature controller/P16 process controller from Red Lion Controls
(September 2000)
Red Lion Controls has introduced two new 1/16 DIN PID controllers which offer high functionality at low cost: the T16 temperature controller and the P16 process controller
Neat link for weight transmitters to Fieldbus
(August 2000)
GATE3, available from Nobel Systems, is a communications translator that connects a local network of weight and force measuring indicators and transmitters to an external fieldbus network
PID controllers look good value
(June 2000)
Red Lion Controls has introduced two new 1/16 DIN PID controllers which offer high functionality at low cost: the T16 temperature controller and the P16 process controller
Better control for pneumatically actuated valves
(June 2000)
Dresser Valve Division has announced the Masoneilan SVI II (Smart Valve Interface) digital valve positioner and PID process controller
New all-digital 1kVA servo controller from Parker
(March 2000)
Parker Hannifin's Electromechanical Division has launched an all-digital 1kVA servo controller that is set to significantly increase the use of this type of technology in low-power automation