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Opto PACs and I/Os get Ethernet options
Opto 22 has announced that it is providing wireless and wired Ethernet networking options as standard on its Snap programmable automation controllers (PACs) and I/O systems.
News from Engineeringtalk, 27 April 2009
SCARA robot is built for speed
Epson has developed a SCARA robot - the RS Spider - that operates beyond the classic 'kidney-shaped' SCARA workspace and maximises work envelope usage.
News from Engineeringtalk, 8 April 2009
Robots offer increased versatility
Users can attach large-size multi-hands to the robot, making it capable of grasping different types of products.
News from Engineeringtalk, 24 October 2007
Modules increase I/O density
The Snap-AITM-8 is first of many new high-density versions of Snap I/O coming out over the next few months.
News from Engineeringtalk, 8 September 2006
Telecomms carrier optimises power and cooling
Verizon Communications uses an Opto 22-based monitoring system to optimise power consumption at its central office in Garden City, Long Island, New York.
News from Engineeringtalk, 25 August 2006
Controller comes with Scada for free
Programmable automation controller - or PAC - is the new name for a multidomain, networkable, single database industrial automation and control system.
News from Engineeringtalk, 11 August 2006
Analogue I/O modules offer full isolation
Four new analogue I/O modules join Opto 22's flagship Snap Ethernet systems family, fully supported by ioProject Basic and ioProject Professional software suites.
News from Engineeringtalk, 3 January 2006
Ethernet-based controllers are easy to apply
New high-performance multidomain Ethernet-based industrial automation controllers are suitable for applications in automation and control, remote monitoring and data acquisition.
News from Engineeringtalk, 2 January 2006
Brain boards upgrade I/O to Ethernet and more
The E1 and E2 brain boards from System Devices are designed to be drop-in replacements for existing B1 and B2 installations.
News from Engineeringtalk, 5 September 2005
Ethernet-enabled operator interface
The OptoTerminal-G70 is a graphics-based operator interface for use with the Opto 22 Snap Ethernet I/O and Snap Ultimate I/O systems.
News from Engineeringtalk, 9 July 2002
Automation suite offers more powerful programming
The new FactoryFloor 4.0 software is designed for use with Opto 22's widely deployed line of powerful, stand-alone industrial controllers.
News from Engineeringtalk, 9 July 2002
Airport water management automated
Opto 22 has had its industry-recognised serial control hardware selected by Minnesota Control Company for a large-scale automation project involving several key plumbing-related systems installed at t
News from Engineeringtalk, 9 July 2002
More functionality for Ethernet I/O system
Opto 22 has made an array of enhancements to the acclaimed, award-winning Snap Ethernet I/O system.
News from Engineeringtalk, 8 July 2002
Adapters upgrade Opto 22 to PCIbus
The PCI-AC28 and PCI-AC5 offer an ideal solution for Opto 22 users who are replacing older ISAbus-based computers with PCI-based computers.
News from Engineeringtalk, 8 July 2002
Snap to it with industrial automation software
New from Opto 22, ioControl and ioDisplay are complementary software packages for use with Snap Ultimate I/O, the latest in the company's successful line of industrial automation products.
News from Engineeringtalk, 8 July 2002
Ultimate in Ethernet acquisition and control
Snap Ultimate I/O is the latest in the successful line of industrial automation products from Opto 22.
News from Engineeringtalk, 8 July 2002
Latest version of complete automation software
The latest version of Opto 22's FactoryFloor industrial automation software includes a host of new features and improvements designed to make automation projects faster, cheaper and better
News from Engineeringtalk, 14 December 2000
Giant robot manipulator I/O handled by Opto 22
Opto 22 controls supplied by System Devices are at the heart of a successful project to install a giant press and integrated robot manipulator at Sheffield Forgemasters Engineering.
News from Engineeringtalk, 20 October 2000
Ultra-efficient data analysis tool uses Opto 22
The data capturing qualities of Opto 22 is playing a key role in the success of a new state of the art data analysis tool developed by Cardiff-based Industrial Electronic Automation.
News from Engineeringtalk, 20 October 2000
Epson robot integral to revolutionary test system
An Epson robot supplied by System Devices is at the heart of a new automated system which is revolutionising the testing of inhalers in the pharmaceutical industry.
News from Engineeringtalk, 25 September 2000
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