Omron CP1L-E micro servo controller
07 June, 2013Built on the CP1L platform, the Omron CP1L-E micro servo controller offers an ethernet port, two analog inputs and pulse I/O as standard features.
National Instruments cRIO-9082 control system
01 May, 2013The high-performance multicore NI cRIO-9082 system provides advanced Intel Core i7 dual-core processing at 1.33 GHz, and a built-in VGA display output for an integrated user interface.
Phoenix Contact Axiocontrol AXC 1050 controller
16 April, 2013The Axiocontrol AXC 1050 controller is particularly suited for installation in harsh industrial settings, with an operating temperature range of -40 to +60°C.
B&R Automation APC910 automation controller
15 March, 2013The Automation PC 910 (APC910) offers maximum computing power for complex tasks, such as sophisticated machine vision and multiaxis motion systems, as well as built-in hypervisor technology.
Advantech UNO-2184G and UNOO-2174G open architecture automation controllers
25 January, 2013The UNO-2184G is designed for applications that require a large amount of graphical processing power while the UNO-2174G is a mid-end controller for industries that require faster performance, but not 3D capabilities.
Slicing cheese with automated precision
23 November, 2012Rockwell Automation’s ControlLogix helped a large-scale New Zealand cheese manufacturer automate its cheese slicing process.
Allen-Bradley Micro850 and Micro830 PLCs
22 November, 2012Rockwell Automation has released the Allen-Bradley Micro850 and enhanced Micro830 PLCs, both featuring embedded motion capabilities for up to three axes of motion.
Aerotech Nmark AGV galvanometers and CLS galvo controllers for laser micromachining
30 October, 2012Using advanced interpolation electronics, the Nmark controller provides greater than 24 bits of effective resolution with 2D positioning accuracy of 10 microns or better.
FEAS MSM3 motor motion controller
22 October, 2012The MSM3 offers standstill recognition without tacho alternator and is suitable for most AC and DC motors.
National Instruments NI PXIe-8135 embedded controller
19 October, 2012The NI PXIe-8135 features the quad-core Intel Core i7 processor and USB 3.0 connectivity.
Omron Electronics CP1L-E series micro servo controller
15 October, 2012Built on the CP1L platform, the CP1L-E now offers an ethernet port, two analog inputs and pulse I/O as standard features.
Evolution in motion: the machine automation controller
08 October, 2012The machine automation controller (MAC) is the latest stage in the evolution of the automation controller, meeting machine control needs more effectively than previous controller solutions.
Omron Electronics CJ1W-NC4 series position control modules for CJ1 and CJ2 PLCs
02 October, 2012Each CJ1W NC4 card can control two or four axes, using either line driver or open collector output, and can produce output pulses at up to 4 Mbps.
Allen-Bradley ControlLogix 24 VDC high-speed I/O modules
31 July, 2012The ControlLogix 24 VDC I/O modules can be used with the ControlLogix 5570 PAC or any other Rockwell Automation programmable controller.
IEC Standard 61131: the benchmark for industrial controllers, Part 2
04 July, 2012 by Harry Mulder, Engineering Manager, Omron ElectronicsAs we saw in Part 1, the IEC 61131 standard has had a profound effect on the industrial controllers market, particularly in the area of programming. In this part, we’ll look at how an additional standard promoted by PLCOpen relating to motion control has dovetailed into IEC 61131-3 and enhanced the overall usefulness of industrial controllers.
