‘Programmable Logic Controllers’
An Engineeringtalk guide
Start with the news release
Thermometers feature advanced signal processing from
Ircon, which we summarised at the time by saying "Ircon has introduced the Modline 6 Series of infrared thermometers with advanced signal processing and background-reflected energy compensation capabilities. ".
Several months prior to that,
we featured the news release Rittal's PSM measures power consumption per socket from
Rittal: "Rittal has extended its Power System Module (PSM) range to allow the power consumption of individual servers and peripheral hardware to be measured per socket. ".
In November 2009, we covered the news from Merlin Control Systems
- take a look at Weld controller manages three transformers
which says: "Merlin Control Systems has developed a version of the PWC8 range of weld control units that is suitable for multiple transformer machines, or more complex DC machines. ".
Take a look also at the news release from GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms UK, GE controller firmware has online programming,
as well as Haydonkerk unveils programmable actuator with GUI from HaydonKerk Motion Solutions,
and NIST installs 3D scanning system from Laser Design from Laser Design.
Latest stories...
E-T-A to display circuit protection at show (November 2009)
At Autosport Engineering, E-T-A Circuit Breakers will be displaying a range of electrical circuit protection solutions.
Dawn Mini Logger enables in-vehicle diagnostics (November 2009)
HEM Data has introduced the Dawn Mini Logger, which fits within the mating OBD (J1962) connector under the dashboard for in-vehicle diagnostics.
Pitch gears with intelligent shaft sealing (November 2009)
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.
3Dconnexion 3D mice extend power of Catia V6R2010 (November 2009)
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.
Watlow's Profibus DP simplifies plant design (November 2009)
Watlow has brought out the Profibus DP (Decentralized Peripherals) with EZ-Zone PM and EZ-Zone RM integrated temperature controllers.
Emerson installs controls at Korean plants (November 2009)
Emerson Process Management has been selected by Korea Southern East Power Company (KOSEP) to install its Ovation expert control system at two power generation facilities in Korea.
Maplesoft solution enables fast model development (November 2009)
Maplesoft has announced several products that will help educators, researchers and students better understand and manage engineering modelling and simulation problems.
NI devices suit extended-temperature operation (November 2009)
National Instruments (NI) has unveiled four extended-temperature versions of the NI Single-Board RIO devices, featuring a -40C to +85C operating temperature range.
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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