‘Programmable Logic Controller’
A Engineeringtalk guide
Start with the news release
SoftPLC adds Enron drivers to PACs from
SoftPLC Corp, which we summarised at the time by saying "SoftPLC has added Enron Modbus serial and Ethernet drivers to its SoftPLC Programmable Automation Controllers (PACs). ".
Several months prior to that,
we featured the news release Micro-Epsilon launches Process Imager from
Micro-Epsilon UK: "The Micro-Epsilon PI (Process Imager) is an inline radiometric thermal imaging device that provides temperature images and profiles of a target area. ".
In November 2008, we covered the news from QuickSilver Controls
- take a look at Quicksilver releases application note
which says: "Quicksilver's ability to handle large inertial loads (large inertial mismatch) allows the company to direct drive large product reels. ".
Take a look also at the news release from Festo, Festo releases fieldbus-controlled valve regulator,
as well as Sierra shows engine air intake flow meter from Sierra Instruments,
and Additions to telemetry and control devices from Control Microsystems.
Latest stories...
Universal controller for vehicle hydraulics (November 2008)
The STW ESX is a freely programmable universal controller that is ideal for vehicle hydraulic systems.
IEI launches Intel Atom platforms (November 2008)
IEI Technology Corp has launched a range of products based on the 45nm Intel Atom processor N270.
Bosch develops Kinetic Energy Recovery System (November 2008)
Bosch Motorsport is developing a Kinetic Energy Recovery System (KERS) for use in motor racing.
Kontron extends basic motherboard range (November 2008)
Kontron has now extended its range of basic motherboards with two variants based on the 45nm Intel Core 2 Quad processor.
Kistler introduces the NCFT 2157A joining module (November 2008)
Kistler Instruments' NCFT 2157A electromechanical joining module is suitable for applications where precise positioning and reliable repeatability must be combined with small joining forces.
Control Techniques offers digital DC motor drive (November 2008)
Control Techniques has launched a digital DC motor drive - the Mentor MP.
Multipix unveils machine vision cameras (November 2008)
MultiPix Imaging has launched the Bobcat camera series from Imperx.
Watlow unveils temperature/process controller (November 2008)
Watlow has introduces the EZ-zone RM - a configurable multi-loop temperature/process controller that integrates an entire assembly of control loop functionality in one Din-rail mounted package.
Further reading
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The future for programmable logic controllers
PLC applications cut across discrete, process and hybrid automation segments, and are poised for steady growth across all manufacturing.
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New developments in programmable logic controllers
Micro PLCs are now established as a key tool for the control and automation of virtually every industrial process.
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