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Quick, simple programming for first time PLC user

New programming software from Siemens Automation and Drives has been designed specifically for simple control tasks, and enables the first-time PLC user to learn simply and quickly

News from Siemens Automation and Drives (14 June 2001)

High-Speed Counter Module for modular PLC

Designed to increase the flexibility of the modular FP2 PLC, the FP2-HSC is a High-Speed Counter Module that is capable of capturing input signals with frequencies of up to 200kHz.

News from Matsushita Electric Works UK (17 May 2001)

Automation Technology roadshows run over breakfast

Mitsubishi Electric in conjunction with Pilz, Baumer Electric and Lutze are running a series of Automation Technology roadshows and seminars throut the UK, running throughout May and June.  Brochure available  

News from Mitsubishi Electric Automation Systems (10 May 2001)

PLC on the PC with the Beckhoff TwinCAT system

Industrial PCs are now being increasingly integrated with software PLCs for control, giving powerful automation control solutions that do not require a second processor or complex hardware additions

News from Hayes Control Systems ( 6 April 2001)

Now make easy field upgrades to your VersaMax PLC

The new VersaMax Easy Program Store device from GE Fanuc Automation enables users to perform program and configuration field upgrades to their VersaMax modular CPUs without a computer.  Brochure available  

News from GE Fanuc Automation ( 4 April 2001)

PLC and NC motion control software on trial CD

Hayes Control Systems is launching a new CD containing a free 30 day trial of its Beckhoff's TwinCAT 2.7, the software system for PLC and NC motion control functions.

News from Hayes Control Systems ( 4 April 2001)

PLCs play role in offshore gas station

 User application article   Quantum programmable controllers from Modicon are playing a central role in the £9 million upgrade project recently implemented at the Conoco's Lincolnshire Offshore Gas Gathering Station

News from Schneider Electric (27 March 2001)

Ethernet connection for popular PLC series

The FP2 ET-LAN unit is an extension to the popular FP2 PLC series from Matsushita Electric Works, which enables Ethernet connection, supporting both the TCP/IP and UDP/IP protocols

News from Matsushita Electric Works UK (26 March 2001)

Big improvements to automation firm's UK site

As part of its increasing activities in the UK marketplace, Mitsubishi Electric has strengthened its UK operations with an investment of £20million to extend further service and support facilities  Brochure available  

News from Mitsubishi Electric Automation Systems (27 February 2001)

Control products behind London Eye revealed

 User application article   The London Eye, one of the capital's newest and most popular tourist attractions, depends programmable controllers, variable speed drives and supervision products from Schneider Electric

News from Schneider Electric (21 February 2001)

NT control software simplifies tube machinery

 User application article   Automated tube bending machinery maker Eurobend has reduced hardwiring, programming and the number of PLC units in machine build by using Hayes Control Systems' Beckhoff TwinCAT PC software

News from Hayes Control Systems (16 February 2001)

One-day automation seminar series announced

Rockwell Automation announces a series of one-day events in the UK to introduce new technologies such as the Logix family of products and networking technologies, and ViewAnyWare HMI architecture

News from Rockwell Automation (16 February 2001)

Italian software specialists Orsi Group acquired

The acquisition of the Italian software specialists Orsi Group, by Siemens Automation and Drives, significantly improves the new parent's position in the MES market.

News from Siemens Automation and Drives (16 February 2001)

Complete control offerings for packaging industry

The latest range of control, automation and power distribution products from Schneider Electric now provide convenient, up-to-date and cost-effective solutions for the packaging industry

News from Schneider Electric (15 February 2001)

Easy, user-friendly PLC-programming in Windows

NAiS Control FPWIN GR, whichsupports Matsushita's entire range of FP series PLCs, is the next generation of Windows-based PLC programming software from Matsushita Electric Works.

News from Matsushita Electric Works UK (12 February 2001)

Embedded Ethernet on new PLC CPU

GE Fanuc Automation has introduced the new VersaMax CPUE05 programmable logic controller CPU, with embedded Ethernet, faster instruction execution times, and more user memory  Brochure available  

News from GE Fanuc Automation (19 January 2001)

Parmley Graham to distribute PLC products

GE Fanuc Automation has appointed Parmley Graham Limited as its National Technical Distribution Partner for PLC products in the UK.  Brochure available  

News from GE Fanuc Automation (19 January 2001)

Control system gives barge dynamic positioning

 User application article   Australia-based Clough Offshore has awarded the Power Conversion sector of Alstom a contract for the supply and commissioning of an ADP21 duplex Dynamic Positioning System

News from Alstom Power Conversion (13 December 2000)

The advantages of PC-based control systems

 Technical background article   Stephen Hayes, Managing Director of Hayes Control Systems, discusses the development of PC software systems for PLC and NC motion control.

News from Hayes Control Systems (13 December 2000)

Power PC offers alternative to PLC environment

Introducing their new generation PowerPC has enabled Rexroth Indramat to render separate PLCs superfluous for packaging machines.

News from Bosch Rexroth Electric Drives and Controls ( 8 December 2000)

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