Dave Wilson, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Programmable 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 Small drives suit external motion control from
Lenze, which we summarised at the time by saying "There are two ranges of matched synchronous servomotors available for PositionServo, offering a wide range of speeds and inertias".
A couple of weeks before,
we featured the news release Making robotic automation safe from
Pilz Automation Technology: "Machine builders and system integrators installing a robot for the first time need to be aware of the differences between safeguarding in conventional automation and robotic applications".
In July 2007, we covered the news from Schneider Electric
concerning its Modiconm340
- take a look at Controller offers easy setup
which says: "Telemecanique's Modiconm340 controller provides a complete control solution for machine manufacturers, system integrators and end users".
Take a look also at the news release from Moeller Electric, Controller brings versatility to sanding machines,
as well as Module improves serial communication from Idec Electronics,
and Servo drives aid football game from Control Techniques.
See also:
Drives bring automation to kaolin mining
(January 2007)
Mining company Imerys is relying on ABB drives and controllers to automate its Karslake Superpit mining operation in Cornwall
Positioning system brings spindles into line
(November 2006)
Elesa has come up with a way to reduce setup time and significantly improve productivity on multiple-spindle machines requiring frequent resetting
Intelligent drives lead the market
(September 2006)
Report names Control Techniques as market leader in Europe, the Middle-East and Africa in intelligent drives, with just under 50% of the market share
Putting the brake on accelerates film processing
(August 2006)
Contact-free hysteresis brakes and ERM controllers provide RTI with the perfect solution for managing the increased output from its new 35mm film processing machine systems
Vendor neutral user group conference
(July 2006)
Matrikon 's vendor neutral MatrikonOPC User Group Conference will assemble and educate discrete manufacturers, process control professionals and automation technicians
User conference takes transatlantic tour
(June 2006)
The MatrikonOPC User Group Conference will be held in Houston, Texas, during September and in Cologne, Germany, during October
Ready-to-run module handles with precision
(May 2006)
A novel electrically actuated handling module claims unprecedented dynamic performance
MACH debut for electronic positioning system
(April 2006)
Elesa is taking its understanding of customer needs to MACH 2006, with a new way to reduce setup time and significantly improve productivity on multi-spindle machines requiring frequent resetting
GSM modems enhance PLC applications
(March 2006)
There are many advantages to connecting a low-cost GSM modem to a programmable controller application, explains Mike Brierley
Industrial computer puts ARM9 in a box
(March 2006)
The Matrix-500 is a lightweight but rock-solid 32bit programmable controller for unmanned industrial applications requiring 24/7 round-the-clock continuous operation
Linear axis system keeps desserts flowing
(March 2006)
Linear axis system to carry an inkjet print head across a conveyor-width of food products brings operational benefits for a major food processing company
PLC summary in hard copy or downloadable
(February 2006)
Information resource gives automation system designers an overview of centralised and decentralised control systems
Multiple-joint robot is a flexible performer
(September 2005)
A new SCARA robot has a reach of 1050mm and a maximum payload capacity of 20kg, making it one of the most versatile machines in its class
Positioning system controls multiple spindles
(July 2005)
Elesa has come up with a way to reduce setup time and significantly improve productivity on multi-spindle machines requiring frequent resetting
Micro-stepping drives increase machine performance
(July 2005)
Pacific Scientific P7000 Series micro-stepping drives offer the means to significantly increase machine performance, without expensive redesign of machine control architectures
Telemetry brings 10 pump outstations together
(May 2005)
Wireless solutions specialist Pacscom has designed and supplied a radio telemetry system to Dwr Cymru Welsh Water as part of a GBP 35 million wastewater treatment project
Seminars tackle Industrial Ethernet control
(March 2005)
Wago Corp has revealed the schedule of its free 3-day seminars on Industrial Ethernet control
Flexible control for motor protection
(November 2004)
ABBs new Universal Motor Controller (UMC22) is claimed to offer a powerful and flexible intelligent control device for motor protection applications
PLC boasts speedy Step7 processing
(October 2004)
Vipa's new Speed7-CPU PLC system is billed as the fastest rail-mounted Step7 programmable controller in the world
Recycling scheme is in the can thanks to P-NET
(March 2004)
A Scandinavian recycling company has specified P-NET (IEC 61158/4) as the fieldbus of choice to network thousands of retail outlets for the purposes of controlling the return of bottles and cans
Seminars provide hands-on Industrial Ethernet
(February 2004)
Wago Corp has revealed the schedule of its free three-day seminar on Industrial Ethernet control
Fieldbus modules mount the rails
(February 2004)
Proces-Data has added three new analogue I/O module types to its family of M36 DIN-rail-mounted process control modules
Board controls up to 38kVA worth of loads
(January 2004)
The HIO16 is the latest expansion board for the SPLat range of controllers
Controller has global appeal for conveyor maker
(December 2003)
The Allen-Bradley MicroLogix1000 controller's small size, competitive price and easy availability made it the ideal choice for Mactenn's stand-alone conveying systems
Displays clarify automation control
(August 2003)
Festo has developed a new display system designed to augment its range of automation controllers
Safety first for seed treatment plant
(August 2003)
By using products from the Siemens Safety Integrated range, Wynnstay Arable has been able to combine every aspect of process control and data management at its seed treating plant
New face on safety for Madame Tussauds
(June 2003)
Safety Integrated technology has been applied to a new ride at one of London's most popular tourist attractions
Automation speeds mattress manufacture
(June 2003)
The concept of Totally Integrated Automation (TIA) was recently used as part of a project to automate the production of mattresses at MPT group
News on the FP-e programmable controller from Panasonic Electric Works UK
(May 2003)
The novel FP-e programmable controller is the first of a new generation of automation control products that combines the functions of numerous automation devices in a compact DIN48 format package
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
Electromechanical cylinders pack a big punch
(March 2003)
The CEMC range of compact electromechanical cylinders is claimed to set a new standard for high-performance motion
Programmable controller follows CAN standards
(February 2003)
The R360 ruggedised programmable controller is fully compliant with the new SAE J1939 standard for CANbus-based electrical installations used in vehicles and mobile plant
Higher accuracy for wireless data logger
(November 2002)
With the introduction of the 16bit SL400-16 radio link data collector, Signatrol believes it now offers the most accurate wireless data logger available today
Slimline PC module slides in behind TFT displays
(July 2002)
The CP6300 industrial PC module from Hayes Control Systems is only 3in deep and so can easily be added to the back of one of the company's TFT display panels