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High-speed control system wins innovation award
The Vipa System 300S control system uses Speed7 technology and is programmable using Step7 from Siemens.
News from Engineeringtalk, 3 March 2008
Colour screen HMI takes on ultra-fast PLC
He Vipa Touchcontrol Panel can sustain harsh industrial environments and the compact design is suited for operation in space restricted areas with horizontal or vertical mounting.
News from Engineeringtalk, 21 February 2008
Operator panel takes PLC onboard
Retaining all the functionality of the Touch Panel family and available in screen sizes from 8.4 to 12.1in, the PLC supports the Siemens Step7 programming language.
News from Engineeringtalk, 3 December 2007
PLC control system suits varied applications
Convenient cage-clamp (spring-clip) terminations ensure quick and trouble free installation of Vipa's System 200V modular PLC control system.
News from Engineeringtalk, 23 July 2007
PLC offers the convenience of PCI bus interfacing
The processing power of the System 500S, PC-based PLC exceeds 50,000 instructions in under 1ms.
News from Engineeringtalk, 11 July 2007
PLCs suit small automation systems
VIPA, the leading German manufacturer of innovative PLC and PC based automation systems has introduced two low-cost, compact PLC's with fixed I/O based upon its ultra-fast SPEED7 processor technology.
News from Engineeringtalk, 14 May 2007
Distribution deal provides access to Irish market
Vipa has appointed two new distributors to provide complete sales and support for its growing interests in the buoyant high-tech Irish manufacturing industry.
News from Engineeringtalk, 22 March 2007
Comprehensive PLC booklet released
A new 46-page booklet summarises Vipa's range of centralised and decentralised control systems, many with Siemens Step7 programming and Siemens S7-300 hardware interfacing compatibility.
News from Engineeringtalk, 16 February 2007
Fieldbus modules offer economical option
As part of its System 200V range, Vipa the German designer and manufacturer of modular automation solutions offer an alternative range of lower cost fieldbus and I/O expansion modules.
News from Engineeringtalk, 7 November 2006
Compact PLC scales up to larger challenges
The compact Vipa System 200V PLC control system is a well matched, scaleable solution for small to medium sized, centralised or decentralised automation applications.
News from Engineeringtalk, 24 October 2006
HMIs ease systems integration
HMIs have enhanced features for improved integration with PLC and PC based solutions for factory, process and building automation systems.
News from Engineeringtalk, 26 September 2006
Website is dedicated to UK automation
A new website serves the specific needs of the UK and Ireland automation industry.
News from Engineeringtalk, 13 September 2006
PLC accelerates Siemens applications
The System 300S with Speed7 technology is billed as the fastest PLC in the world programmable with the industry-leading Siemens Step7 programming language.
News from Engineeringtalk, 24 April 2006
PLC summary in hard copy or downloadable
Information resource gives automation system designers an overview of centralised and decentralised control systems.
News from Engineeringtalk, 24 February 2006
Six models in touchscreen range
Touchscreen HMI family for factory, process and building automation comprises six models with a choice of monochrome or colour displays in standard panel sizes of 14.5, 16.3 and 21.3cm.
News from Engineeringtalk, 1 February 2006
Temperature modules aid processing
Vipa launches temperature control modules for direct use with Siemens S7-300 PLCs or with Vipa's System 300V; the four and eight channel modules have been developed with Gossen Metrawatt.
News from Engineeringtalk, 9 December 2005
Connect and detect for Profibus diagnostics
A novel range of "connect and detect" connectors provide detailed diagnostics and troubleshooting on Profibus systems.
News from Engineeringtalk, 16 August 2005
PLC offers ready-made Simatic S5 replacement
Over the past few years since Simatic S5 systems have been discontinued, spare parts and components have become increasingly difficult to source.
News from Engineeringtalk, 24 May 2005
PLC boasts speedy Step7 processing
Vipa's new Speed7-CPU PLC system is billed as the fastest rail-mounted Step7 programmable controller in the world.
News from Engineeringtalk, 22 October 2004
Jones brings Vipa to UK market
Vipa has revised its UK marketing strategy with the appointment of Mark Jones as UK National Sales Manager and new distribution agreements.
News from Engineeringtalk, 29 September 2004
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