Dave Wilson, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Profibus",
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 Drives save power on massive presses from
Control Techniques, which we summarised at the time by saying "Alcoa's aluminium extrusion presses were upgraded in 1998, a big project requiring the installation of 12 132kW Unidrives".
The day before,
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 Profibus Group
- take a look at New publication establishes drive standard
which says: "IEC 61800-7-303 specifies the mapping of the Profidrive profile defined in IEC 61800-7-203 on the communication systems Profibus DP (chapter 4) and ProfiNET IO (chapter 5)".
Take a look also at the news release from Profibus Group, Course to explain Profinet,
as well as Fieldbus standards come up to date from IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission),
and DaimlerChrysler places large drive order from Control Techniques.
See also:
Transmitters suit varied applications
(January 2008)
FlexTop versions 2211, 2221 and 2231 allow the input to be configured for a resistance thermometer as well as for thermocouples, resistance sensors and current or voltage signals
Servodrives run straight from the mains
(January 2008)
The Siemens S120 is a modular drive that can be used stand alone or as part of a larger Simotion application
Hydraulic valve allows easy customisation
(January 2008)
Even with advanced electronics on board, the Moog digital interface valve is designed to withstand the temperature and vibration requirements of demanding applications
Profibus DP modules cover full range
(January 2008)
Complete line of Profibus DP modules covers Rockwell Automation's ControlLogix, CompactLogix, SLC and Flex I/O platforms
Encoders add option for Profinet I/O
(January 2008)
Profinet I/O is available on the LA-66 absolute linear measurement position sensor and the CEV-65M absolute programmable rotary encoder
Consistent Ethernet use cuts automation costs
(January 2008)
Profinet is developing into the best performing Ethernet system in industrial automation systems
Decentralised drives require no cabinet space
(December 2007)
FCD QDrives deliver 370W to 3kW and provide automatic motor tuning, dynamic braking, AC braking and mechanical brake control with an integrated brake supply
Wireless technology makes hazardous sensor links
(December 2007)
General Monitors now provides secure and reliable wireless communication for its gas and flame detector product lines
Profibus interface suits all sensor types
(December 2007)
Profibus sensor interface is suitable for the acquisition and processing of sensor signals such as force, displacement, torque, pressure, acceleration or angle
Temperature sensor monitors glass surfaces
(November 2007)
CT glass has a stainless steel sensor head and can be used in ambient temperatures of up to 85C without cooling and has an automatic laser switch off at 50C
Bus coupler expands signal options
(October 2007)
The BK9103 bus coupler integrates the modular Bus Terminal system as a slave in the Profinet network
Gas sampling system suits demanding applications
(October 2007)
Jiskoot's four-stream gas sampling system includes a human machine interface panel and a Profibus remote I/O module to minimise field cabling requirements
Belt weigher boosts accuracy
(October 2007)
The WC9604 VIV/EER belt weigher provides results that are accurate to +/- 0.25%, meaning that operators do not have to recheck the results on a separate verified system
Drive receives safety upgrade
(October 2007)
Added safety functions in the Sinamics S120 drive system V2.5 enable reliable monitoring of the drive during operation
Power modules provide redundancy
(October 2007)
The compact HiD power modules provides very low heat dissipation of less than 2W and can be mounted in any direction
Networking organisations collaborate on wireless
(September 2007)
Three leading organisations dedicated to control network technology have formed a Wireless Co-operation Team to collaborate on wireless technology in the manufacturing and process industries
Servomotor system suits a range of machinery
(September 2007)
The Lexium motion controller is sufficiently powerful to require no other PLCs for many applications
Position sensor provides precise results
(September 2007)
The R series device allows positioning of up to 15 magnets along the length of the sensor, significantly reducing installation and maintenance costs
Small positioning drive offers low cost
(September 2007)
The MMV200 comes complete with motor, absolute encoder, power electronics, closed loop position controller and a fieldbus interface
Certification eases interoperability
(September 2007)
The Profinet IO-Tester supports the preparation of Profinet certification tests and contains automated test cases, which are also used for certification in test laboratories
Stepper motors cut costs
(September 2007)
Festo's CMMS-ST controller and EMMS-ST stepper motor combination delivers up to 6.5nm torque and speeds up to 2000rev/min
Control system order signed for waste incineration
(August 2007)
Yokogawa is supplying distributed control systems to five incinerators in the northern Italian region of Emilia Romagna
Cables survive 10 million flexes
(August 2007)
DataCell Field CC-Link cables are available as standard network cable and network cable with a power pair
Relays cut motor maintenance
(August 2007)
TeSys Model T intelligent motor protection relays combine a range of protection functions and open communications options with simplicity and ease of use
Servo drive range completed early
(August 2007)
Lenze 9400 servo drives offer safe stopping under power, safe jog and safety limited speed, meeting EN954-1 requirements
Tool aids transmitter configuration
(August 2007)
The FlexProgrammer 9701 includes software that makes it compatible with various communication protocols such as HART or Profibus PA
Automation agreement reached
(July 2007)
GE Fanuc Automation's Proficy Process Systems are set to use Pepperl + Fuchs for Profibus connectivity, following an agreement between the two companies
Drive survives freezing temperatures
(July 2007)
A Lenze SMV AC vector drive was frozen before use as a demonstration of its ruggedness
Communication system connects to softstarters
(July 2007)
ABB's new PSR model softstarters can be ordered with a neutral fieldbus adapter, so that they are ready to communicate with DeviceNet, Profibus DP or Modbus RTU
Conference provides software experience
(July 2007)
Delegates from the Profibus user community spent two days in discussions with speakers and exhibitors at the Profibus International Conference and Exhibition
PLC control system suits varied applications
(July 2007)
Convenient cage-clamp (spring-clip) terminations ensure quick and trouble free installation of Vipa's System 200V modular PLC control system
Users' group appoints new General Manager
(July 2007)
Fieldbus users' group the CLPA or CC-Link Partners' Association has appointed Steve Jones to replace retiring Malcolm Robins as General Manager for its European operations
Platform eases alarm handling
(July 2007)
Siemens Automation and Drives' DCS Platform - PCS 7 Version 7 - allows intelligent alarm handling techniques to be developed in a cost-effective way
Inverter drives reduce motor control complexity
(July 2007)
Lenze's smv range of inverter drives is designed for use in small motor application where dynamic speed and torque control are required