Dave Wilson, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Programmable Logic Controllers",
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 Logic controllers improve plant control from
Mitsubishi Electric Automation Systems, which we summarised at the time by saying "Follman's expansion and conversion project had to be completed while the plant remained in operation and whilst maintaining a 24-hour delivery service".
A couple of weeks before,
we featured the news release China's thirst for PLCs from
ARC Advisory Group: "The Chinese market for PLCs is predicted to grow at a compounded annual growth rate of 12.4% over the next five years".
In October 2007, we covered the news from OPC Training Institute
- take a look at Company launches OPC training
which says: "OPC Training Institute's new workshops provide a theoretical background to its technology".
Take a look also at the news release from Yokogawa UK, System monitors hospital sterilisation,
as well as PLM awards handed out from Delmia,
and IEC61499 function blocks explained from ISA.
See also:
External device server automates remote equipment
(February 2007)
Rhe IntelliBox enables customers to connect their industrial, commercial, medical, retail and security equipment to IP networks and the internet to automatically monitor and respond to events
Voltage performance meter is quick and easy to use
(February 2007)
The new voltage performance monitor (VPM) from Ideal Industries gives building maintenance personnel, IT professionals and electricians a cost-effective solution to test voltage
Digital input/output server monitors equipment
(February 2007)
Lantronix' XPress-I/O provides the ability to actively monitor, configure and control equipment in a variety of applications over IP networks or the internet
Course explains standards-based PLC programming
(November 2006)
Two-day introductory course covers the basics of PLC programming based on the widely adopted international standard IEC61131-3
News on the Programmable logic controllers from IDC Technologies
(October 2006)
Practical two-day workshop on 'Programmable logic controllers (PLCs) for automation and process control' will be held in Manchester, London and Cardiff during November 2006
Todd and King expand UK sales support
(October 2006)
Maxon Motor UK has added two more engineers to its sales support team
Industrial modems mount the rail
(September 2006)
The Telemodem2 family is now available with DIN-rail fixings
Server links with GE PLCs
(September 2006)
Wonderware has announced the release of its new DA Server for connectivity to General Electric (GE) programmable logic controllers (PLCs)
Enhancements improve network-based control
(August 2006)
An upgraded version of the Stardom network-based control system provides a number of functional enhancements
Scada system selected for pipeline control
(August 2006)
CHS has selected Invensys to implement an InFusion-based supervisory control and data acquisition (Scada) system for Front Range Pipeline and Cenex Pipeline
New drivers for Allen Bradley MicroLogix PLCs
(July 2006)
CitectSCADA now supports complete Allen Bradley PLC offering
Taking full advantage of ethernet with Lantronix
(July 2006)
With an embedded device server, network connectivity can be built directly into a product in just a few weeks
Modules provide ideal PLC interface
(July 2006)
Single- and two-pole relay interface modules incorporate Finder's flagship 46 Series miniature industrial relays, and are available in either screw terminal or screwless socket types
Weight controller outperforms PLCs
(June 2006)
Much more than just a basic weight indicator, the 920i HMI/controller offers a number of advantages over PLCs currently in use across many automated industries
Should your plant rely on lightning rods?
(June 2006)
Lightning Eliminators and Consultants argues that 250-year old lightning rod technology is unsuitable for protecting modern computing equipment and other sensitive electrical/electronic devices
Asia-Pacific leads temperature controller market
(June 2006)
A market study finds that the Asia-Pacific industrial electronic temperature controller market is not only the largest of the major regions, but is also the fastest growing
Access control system adds trapped key interlocks
(May 2006)
A modular system controls access to hazardous machinery, via gate switch and trapped key technology, and can also include simple machine or access controls such as pushbuttons, e-stops and lamps
Data driven approach boosts productivity
(May 2006)
Process Monitoring software produces tangible results for Abitibi-Consolidated, a global leader in newsprint and commercial printing papers
Firms to produce integrated design environment
(April 2006)
Integration facilitates product lifecycle collaboration and knowledge sharing to make it easier for design and manufacturing engineers to share information while working on development and production
Code assembly aids Scada development
(March 2006)
Programmers can develop highly customised Scada/MMI applications using Visual Basic or C# for the Microsoft.NET framework using Ingear's NET.ABLink managed code assembly
Outputs increase control for colour sensor
(March 2006)
Combination of discrete and analogue outputs in one sensor provides more intelligent control over manufacturing processes requiring colour recognition
Traditional sensors come under pressure
(January 2006)
With monitoring and process control playing a pivotal role in ensuring that the processes are within operational limits, demand for process instrumentation is seeing a steady increase
Gateway opens link between Ethernet and GSM
(October 2005)
Available now from Entrix are Digi International's Connect WAN GSM and Remote Gateway products
Software aids vision system integration
(October 2005)
Cognex has released new software for its award-winning In-Sight vision sensors
Server upgrades communications capabilities
(September 2005)
Wonderware has released a new version of its ABCIP DA Server that provides full communication with Allen-Bradley programmable logic controllers and control devices
Network-based control system enhanced
(July 2005)
Yokogawa has introduced a number of functional enhancements to its Stardom network-based control system
Elite receives first certification from Pilz
(May 2005)
Elite Control Systems has attained the status of a Pilz Certified System Integrator
Elite Controls achieves 'world first' with Pilz
(May 2005)
Elite Control Systems is the first company in the world to have successfully completed the rigorous Pilz assessment procedure and attained the status of a Pilz Certified System Integrator
Protection device covers live, neutral and earth
(May 2005)
The Theon is billed as the only point of protection device that offers true three-line (live-neutral-earth) protection in a convenient, cost-effective package
Lightweight guards come with 4000 billion options
(March 2005)
Industrial safety specialist Fortress Interlocks is introducing a completely new approach to controlling access to hazardous machinery and equipment
PLCs speed through function block processing
(October 2004)
The latest range of programmable logic controllers from Omron features high-speed function block processing
Modem mounts the rails
(October 2004)
The rugged Telemodem2 modem is ideal for remote industrial plant monitoring and is now available with DIN-rail fixings
Optical sensors show up in Munich
(October 2004)
Sensor, switch and relay manufacturer Hamlin Electronics is launching a new range of MOSFET output solid-state relays and optical sensors at Electronica 2004
Closed loop industrial automation comes onboard
(August 2004)
A new automated chemical dosing system for marine boilers is the first to use closed loop industrial automation technology