‘Programmable Logic Controller’

An Engineeringtalk guide

Start with the news release Dawn Mini Logger enables in-vehicle diagnostics from HEM Data Corp, which we summarised at the time by saying "HEM Data has introduced the Dawn Mini Logger, which fits within the mating OBD (J1962) connector under the dashboard for in-vehicle diagnostics. ". Several months prior to that, we featured the news release Pitch gears with intelligent shaft sealing from Freudenberg Simrit LP: "Simrit has developed a radial-shaft seal system featuring a leakage sensor that allows for telediagnosis of the shaft seal and automatically sends a signal when the seal's wear limit is reached. ".

In November 2009, we covered the news from 3Dconnexion - take a look at 3Dconnexion 3D mice extend power of Catia V6R2010 which says: "3Dconnexion has announced its range of 3D mice, including the Spacepilot Pro flagship 3D mouse, is now supported by Dassault Systemes' Catia Version 6 2010 virtual design solution. ".

Take a look also at the news release from Galil Motion Control, Galil controller aids border patrol surveillance, as well as Ingersoll Rand introduces desiccant dryers from Ingersoll-Rand European Sales, and NI devices suit extended-temperature operation from National Instruments.

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Pan-and-tilt positioner integrates electronics (November 2009)

Aerotech has launched a pan-and-tilt positioner with integrated drives and motion controls for high-end camera security, surveillance and defence applications.

SICK introduces single- and multi-turn encoders (November 2009)

SICK Stegmann has introduced the AFS60 single-turn and AFM60 multi-turn absolute encoders.

Wago enhances power supply range (October 2009)

Wago Corporation has added a UPS controller (and batteries), as well as buffer and redundancy modules to the 787 Series advanced power supply line.

Himax increases chlorine plant availability (October 2009)

Himax, the safety system from Hima Paul Hildebrandt for medium-sized and large applications, is safeguarding the chlorine production process at Vinnolit's Gendorf facility.

Sturman converts engine to run on natural gas (October 2009)

Sturman Industries has begun an attempt to convert a diesel truck engine so it runs on natural gas, enabled by Sturman Digital Hydraulic air controls.

Latest 3CCD cameras deliver higher resolution (October 2009)

JAI has added the AT-140CL and AT-200CL to its 3CCD colour camera series.

Cross introduces pneumatic backwashing filter (October 2009)

The Phoenix Type P in-line automatic backwashing water filter from Cross Manufacturing introduces a pneumatically actuated filter to complement its existing electrically actuated versions.

3Dconnection mice support SolidWorks CAD software (October 2009)

3Dconnexion has announced that its full line of 3D mice, including the SpacePilot PRO flagship 3D mouse, now supports SolidWorks 2010, the newest version of the 3D CAD software.

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.
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.