Articles from Control Engineering
Safety: Software helps; SIL 2-certified pressure transmitters; safe wiring modules
2008-10-17 03:35:18.0
A new software partnership between Green Hills and 3S Smart Software targets industrial safety, while the new pressure line from IPS has achieved CEC Dual Seal Transmitter Certification. Additionally, Wago is introducing a modular wiring system. See photos. ...read more
Under pressure: Gas, liquid, hydraulic pressure switches
2008-10-16 18:35:17.0
Honeywell released an aerospace-rated switch with rapid customization options and a broad pressure range, as well as a small, tough switch for hydraulic brake systems in harsh environments with IP65 sealing,high burst rating,and high resistance to shock and vibration for use with critical systems. See photos. ...read more
Call for Entries: 2008 Control Engineering Engineers' Choice Awards
2008-10-16 18:35:17.0
Deadline is Nov. 15 to nominate an automation product newly available in North America between Jan. and Nov. 2008. ...read more
Changing physical infrastructure supports manufacturing flexibility
2008-10-15 17:35:17.0
The growth of industrial networking technologies and smart-building systems is creating both challenges and opportunities. Panduit is putting forth a vision for addressing these in a unified way. ...read more
Rugged instruments withstand seawater, other extreme conditions
2008-10-14 02:35:18.0
Parylene coating on Baumer pressure transmitters protects against corrosion in seawater or with aggressive media and increases the life cycle of the measuring devices. RDP Electrosense has released its S Series Submersible LVDT Displacement Transducers for long-term underwater applications. ...read more
Skills gap: Northern Illinois University partners with AutomationDirect for new lab
2008-10-14 02:35:18.0
As automation changes, educators need to maintain pace in the classroom to produce well-qualified graduates to teach advanced hands-on concepts. Northern Illinois University (NIU) is opening a new AutomationDirect Automation Laboratory on its campus. See photos. ...read more
Sun-readable display technology: How it works
2008-10-14 02:35:18.0
As more processes are controlled by HMI, market demands for outdoor LCD applications are increasing. Beijer Electronics has released the Exter Sun-Readable HMI range, an optimal combination of technologies suitable for petrochemical and waste treatment fields. Tutorial of related technologies follows, with photo. ...read more
Automated, self-healing goal: NC State University smart grid research center
2008-10-14 02:35:18.0
North Carolina State University (NCSU) received formal endorsement on its Future Renewable Electric Energy Delivery and Management (FREEDM) Systems Center from ABB. More than 65 entities provide support. ...read more
SCADA system upgrades can benefit from new software, hardware
2008-10-13 03:35:17.0
New software for supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) include a GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms vertical solution pack for the water industry, Control Microsystems released the 2009 Edition of ClearSCADA, the newest version of its SCADA Host software with support for 64-bit operating systems (OS). Semaphore, introduced a 1-Wire interface for its T-Box line of SCADA system products, compatible with T-Box MS Modular System, when equipped with a 32-bit CPU. ...read more
Wonderware focuses on front-line innovation
2008-10-10 14:35:17.0
Built around the theme of “enabling innovation for real-time operational excellence,” Wonderware’s 2008 WonderWorld conference, held in Las Vegas, Oct. 6-8, spotlighted the company’s new technologies and a refined approach to positioning and developing its products. Those include human-machine interface (HMI) software, supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) software, and manufacturing execution system (MES) software. ...read more
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