Yokogawa CENTUM VP Release 5 integrated production control system
22 August, 2011 | Supplied by: Yokogawa Australia Pty Ltd
Release 5 of the CENTUM VP integrated production control system includes a field control station (FCS) with four times the processing performance, twice the application storage capacity and five times the control network throughput of the previous version.
Metals business reduces risk and improves performance
26 July, 2011 | Supplied by: Schneider Electric
Nyrstar was looking for cost-effective methods of preserving its existing hardware and programming investment while extending component life and improving the manufacturing process.
Emerson Baumann 85000 sanitary pinch valve
21 July, 2011 | Supplied by: Emerson
The Baumann 85000 is a sanitary pinch valve for low flow rate, low pressure control of sterile liquids within both the biotechnical and pharmaceutical industries. Providing fully automatic operation, the 85000 eliminates the inefficiencies and poor control given by the manually operated pinch valves typically used in these applications.
MatrikonOPC Server for Citect SCADA
09 June, 2011 | Supplied by: Matrikon Asia-Pacific
The MatrikonOPC Server for Citect SCADA enables OPC-compliant applications to retrieve process and calculated values from Citect SCADA. This OPC server is suitable for companies that want to use an existing implementation of Citect SCADA to provide data to a process historian, an ERP/MES system or reporting tool.
Industrial Video and Control RD-MZ-3630-01 rapid-deploy wireless video system
09 June, 2011 | Supplied by: Telvent Australia Pty Ltd
The RD-MZ-3630-01 from Industrial Video and Control (IVC) is a rapid-deploy wireless video solution, consisting of a high-definition colour camera as well as an internal wireless radio. The camera is capable of transmitting over 30 frames per second of video in 1280 x 1024 resolution. It also comes equipped with an IR illuminator, allowing for clear, high-resolution images from over 60 m in complete darkness.
ABB Symphony Plus distributed control system
05 June, 2011 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty Ltd
ABB has announced the launch of its Symphony Plus distributed control system (DCS). Key user benefits are claimed to include improved plant productivity and energy efficiency, as well as enhanced operational security, plant safety and a lower total cost of ownership.
Pi Cronos analyser/controller
24 May, 2011 | Supplied by: Bintech Systems Pty Ltd
The Cronos analyser/controller from Pi has up to three universal inputs and up to three universal analog outputs, up to four relays, and options for Profibus, Modbus, LAN and other communications protocols. The user interface comes equipped in multiple languages and a set-up wizard for ease of use.
Actively improving quality
18 April, 2011 by Kurt Schipman, François Delincé, ABB Power Products, Charleroi, Belgium | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty Ltd
The increasing use of nonlinear electrical loads in all types of industrial and commercial applications has resulted in the introduction of potentially harmful problems. Active filters provide a reliable and cost-effective solution.
The changing role of the operator
31 March, 2011 | Supplied by: GE Intelligent Platforms Asia Pacific Pte Ltd
As businesses strive to gain a competitive advantage from their operations, the way operators perform their work has evolved. Shifting from being purely functional to highly analytical, operators have become an increasingly critical part of today’s business processes - significantly changing the way businesses operate and adding more value than ever before.
West MLC 9000+ modular, multiloop temperature control system
21 March, 2011 | Supplied by: Automated Control Pty Ltd
The West MLC 9000+ is a modular, multiloop temperature control system consisting of a bus control module (BCM) and up to eight loop control modules (LCMs) per BCM.
Longwatch video system version 5.2
17 January, 2011 | Supplied by: Telvent Australia Pty Ltd
The Longwatch video system version 5.2 includes enhancements and upgrades such as a value edition of the console recorder, a low-power XLP version of the video system that delivers surveillance in remote areas with limited power budgets, and improved database functions.
Longwatch XLP Low Power Video Surveillance System
20 December, 2010 | Supplied by: Telvent Australia Pty Ltd
Originally developed for a major oil and gas company to monitor remote wells in North America, the Longwatch XLP Low Power Video Surveillance System is powered by solar cells and batteries. The system hibernates in a low-power standby mode until an external sensor, such as a motion detector or intrusion alarm, or a command from the central control room sends it a signal to wake up. The system immediately records a short video alarm clip, transmits it to a remote operator at a central HMI/SCADA system and continues to record video on its disk until commanded to return to hibernation.
Seneca S401 Modbus HMI displays
20 December, 2010 | Supplied by: Heastern Industries
The Seneca S401 range of Modbus HMI displays utilises organic LED (OLED) technology, giving them a rapid response time, wide viewing angle, high colour rendition and high contrast and brightness ratios.
Unitronics Vision1040 PLC and integrated HMI
17 December, 2010 | Supplied by: Micromax Pty Ltd
The Unitronics Vision1040 PLC and integrated HMI is designed to allow machine manufacturers and system integrators to add a 10.4″ colour touch screen equipped with a nine programmable function key display and full PLC functionality to their systems. It provides up to 1024 I/O options, a USB programming port, data logging, and built-in recipe capability.
West ProVU dual loop temperature and industrial controller
17 December, 2010 | Supplied by: Automated Control Pty Ltd
The ProVU temperature and industrial controller from West now comes with two independent control loops in one unit.
