Siemens Simatic S7-300 and S7-400 controllers with enhanced Profinet
20 April, 2010 | Supplied by: Siemens Ltd
Siemens has enhanced the Profinet functionality of its Simatic S7-300 and S7-400 controllers with Shared Device, Intelligent Device (I-Device) and Media Redundancy Protocol (MRP). These features facilitate easier system configuration - for example, in failsafe applications, leaner and more versatile topology architectures with multiple networked controllers, and higher plant availability.
Variable speed drive improves cement plant process control
16 April, 2010 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty Ltd
With an annual production capacity of approximately one million tonnes, Jura Cement is Switzerland’s second largest cement producer and is part of Jura-Holding. Jura Cement’s plants in Wildegg and Cornaux produce high-quality cement for different fields of application.
SEMF automates Sugarloaf in record time
07 April, 2010 | Supplied by: SEMF Holdings Pty Ltd
The Sugarloaf Pipeline will provide a significant boost to Melbourne’s water supply, and is a key part of the Victorian government’s three-pronged approach to securing Melbourne’s water reserves. The 70 km pipeline will transfer water from the Goulburn River, near Yea, to the Sugarloaf Reservoir, outside Yarra Glen on Melbourne’s outskirts.
Pro-Face GP4100 series monochrome HMIs
24 March, 2010 | Supplied by: Pro-face Australia Pty Ltd
Pro-Face has introduced the GP4100 series HMI. These 3.4″ STN monochrome touch screens have a pixel resolution of 200 x 80. The HMIs can be used in either landscape or portrait mode and are only 28 mm thick.
Fisher DVC6200 series digital valve controller
24 March, 2010 | Supplied by: Emerson Automation Solutions
Emerson Process Management has expanded its Fieldvue instrument product line with the Fisher DVC6200 series digital valve controller, featuring linkageless, non-contact feedback technology.
Tuning the forgotten loop
18 March, 2010 | Supplied by: Telvent Australia Pty Ltd
The purpose of tuning loops is to reduce errors and thus provide more efficient operation that returns quickly to steady-state efficiency after upsets, errors or changes in load. The ‘forgotten loop’ has been the operator, who is typically trained to ‘average’ parameters to run adequately under most steady-state conditions.
Control Microsystems ClearSCADA and Longwatch video platform
10 March, 2010 | Supplied by: Control Microsystems
Control Microsystems and Longwatch have announced the ability of the Control Microsystems SCADA host platform, ClearSCADA, can now be integrated with the Longwatch Video Surveillance platform and Video Historian Platform to provide video surveillance of remote processes and assets over the SCADA communication infrastructure.
Fisher Cavitrol III Trim
15 February, 2010 | Supplied by: Emerson Automation Solutions
The Fisher Cavitrol III Trim with improved sealing technologies is a multi-stage (2- or 3-stage) trim available in Class 900-2500 (NPS of 1 - 8x6) that can be used in severe service applications where plug tip erosion and seal wear are issues.
Fisher NotchFlo DST anti-cavitation valve
15 February, 2010 | Supplied by: Emerson Automation Solutions
The Fisher NotchFlo DST valve is a multi-stage (3-, 4- or 6-stage) anti-cavitation valve available in Class 300-1500 Globe and Class 600-2500 Angle (NPS of 1-8) that can be used in severe service applications.
Fisher DST Trim anti-cavitation valve trim
15 February, 2010 | Supplied by: Emerson Automation Solutions
The Fisher DST Trim is a multi-stage (2-, 3-, 4-, 5- or 6-stage) anti-cavitation trim available in Class 300-2500 (NPS of 1-16). Both the NotchFlo and DST are frequently used in high-pressure drop applications up to 4200 psi (290 bar) in the chemical, refining, oil and gas production, and power industries.
Siemens Simatic HMI IPC477C and HMI IPC577C HMI panels
15 February, 2010 | Supplied by: Siemens Ltd
The Simatic HMI IPC477C and HMI IPC577C are 12 and 15″ panel PC devices with key operation.
InduSoft Web Studio Version 6.1 Service Pack 6
07 February, 2010 | Supplied by: Dominion Electronics
InduSoft has released Version 6.1 Service Pack 6 of its human machine interface (HMI) and SCADA software, InduSoft Web Studio (IWS), making it compatible with Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2.
Longwatch named Wonderware Certified Software Partner
02 February, 2010 | Supplied by: Telvent Australia Pty Ltd
Longwatch, a supplier of video monitoring hardware and software products, has been named by Wonderware as a Certified Software Partner.
Siemens ECO RTG optimised control for gantry cranes
22 January, 2010 | Supplied by: Siemens Ltd
ECO RTG from Siemens is designed to provide improved control functions for the operation of rubber-tyred gantry cranes, based on the simulation of the load curve and the optimisation of the control of the diesel-electric hybrid drive. By storing braking energy in ultracapacitors when containers are lowered and by optimising the utilisation of energy, fuel consumption can be reduced by approximately 70%.
Furzy Electronics C601 mobile machine controller
22 January, 2010 | Supplied by: Furzy Electronics
The C601 controller from Furzy Electronics has been designed for mobile machine monitoring applications and for installations where physical size is an important consideration.
