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News Release from: SMC Pneumatics (UK) | Subject: PneuAlpha2
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial Team on 21 November 2003

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The PneuAlpha range of easy to use, compact, stand-alone programmable controllers provides simple, inexpensive, low-level control for industrial as well as domestic applications.

SMC Pneumatics has expanded its PneuAlpha range of easy to use, compact, stand-alone programmable controllers The PneuAlpha concept is to give simple, inexpensive, low-level control for industrial as well as domestic applications

Programming the controller is simple using Windows-based Visual Logic software, supplied on CD-ROM.

Anyone can drag, drop, point and click their way through a complete program.

The software is perfect for the novice and yet powerful for the more demanding user.

Helpful on-screen hints and tips, as well as a "wizard", are included, together with simulation and monitor modes, allowing the software to be proved prior to installation.

If control is required quickly, the PneuAlpha allows programming, editing, accessing data, or inputting data by using the keys on the front panel.

This is also ideal in areas where a computer would not be available.

The PneuAlpha has the greatest level of functionality for any controller in its class, combined with compact size, with DIN rail or screw type mounting enhancing its ability to be installed wherever required.

The latest addition to the range, the PneuAlpha2, gives expanded functions and capabilities, with basic I/O options of 14 and 24, which can be expanded to a maximum of 28 I/Os.

Also, the new PneuAlpha2 features: the ability to program up to 200 function blocks; 1kHz high-speed counter input; a wide operating temperature range (-25 to +55C); mobile connectivity with GSM; and other varied expansion options.

The PneuAlpha2 also features a larger backlit liquid crystal display (4 x 12).

Special characters supporting German, French and Spanish, are also new, together with enhanced screen management, numeric value calculation function, and PWM (pulsewidth modulation) output instructions.

All PneuAlpha models have many, and various applications, a few examples are: repetitive function tests; pressure testing and sequence control, including pressure/vacuum tests; plant control, such as compressor control, receiver drains and filtration systems; machine automation; high frequency welding control; special vehicle equipment; and gas control systems.

For example, one of SMC's customers has recently installed the PneuAlpha as part of a control system for a special purpose jig.

SMC cylinders are used for clamping and to move an air powered die grinder.

The jig is used to remove burrs from waterways inside cylinder heads.

As well as controlling the jig, the PneuAlpha gives the end user batch counts per shift and the ability to easily change the number of passes the die grinder makes per operation.

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