Wonderware SCADA software
11 May, 2009 | Supplied by: Wonderware Australia
Wonderware System Platform 3.1 and InTouch 10.1 introduce distributed SCADA, scalability and user productivity enhancements to the Wonderware core software platform and their flagship visualisation HMI offerings.
Wiri Oil Services bridges a technology gap
27 April, 2009 | Supplied by: Honeywell Process Solutions
Based in Auckland, New Zealand, Wiri Oil Services Ltd is the city’s only petroleum depot and distribution centre for petroleum fuel. It is connected by pipeline to Marsden Point Oil Refinery in New Zealand. The company receives four products from a refinery through a pipeline and jet fuel is sent to Auckland Airport via a second pipeline.
PID temperature controllers
01 April, 2009 | Supplied by: Practical Control Solutions
Practical Control Solutions offers a full range of PID temperature controllers from Sanup Electrical Company. Inputs for the SDU line of temperature controllers are universal and include a wide range of thermocouples, RTDs and linear DC signals. Available control outputs include relay contact, logic (for driving solid-state relays) and 4–20 mA. A full range of DIN panel sizes is offered, from 48 to 96 mm2.
ANSI/SIA DC-09-2007 for SCADA RTUs
01 April, 2009 | Supplied by: Ovarro
Semaphore has introduced ANSI/SIA DC-09-2007 Internet Protocol Event Reporting for its T-box line of SCADA system products. This protocol is now available with a T-box MS Modular System, when equipped with a 32-bit CPU.
Graphic terminals
01 April, 2009 | Supplied by: Schneider Electric
The Magelis XBT GK graphic terminals can be configured and controlled to precisely match user requirements. Easily programmable using Vijeo Designer software, Magelis XBT GK terminals offer users a flexible user interface with a touch screen and keypad keys configurable simultaneously or separately.
Simatic combined active barrier and loop power supply
01 April, 2009 | Supplied by: Siemens Ltd
The Simatic human machine interface (HMI) device series now includes modular expansion units with IP65 protection. The new components in the design of the HMI devices are individually equipped for plant-specific operator control and monitoring tasks; for example, with illuminated pushbuttons, lamps, switches, USB ports or emergency stop buttons.
PLC data access module
31 March, 2009 | Supplied by: Omron Electronics Pty Ltd
Omron Electronics has released the Data Access Module (DAM01) — a small user interface for its micro PLC range. Fitting neatly into a communication board slot, the DAM01 empowers the user with knowledge of the process the PLC is controlling.
Process innovations support the Boddington Gold Project
18 March, 2009 | Supplied by: Yokogawa Australia Pty Ltd
The development of the process control system for the Boddington Gold Project in Western Australia, a joint venture by Newmont and AngloGold-Ashanti located 130 km south-east of Perth, is about to mobilise to a site-based phase. This follows an extensive design effort in Perth, Santiago (Chile), Melbourne and Brisbane. Effective teamwork by multiple partners in different physical locations has been vital to the success of the project to date.
Component object-based supervisory systems — the benefits over traditional HMI development
17 March, 2009 by Steve Garbrecht, Product Marketing Manager — Industrial Application Server, Wonderware | Supplied by: Wonderware Australia
There are several fundamental differences between component object-based and traditional tag-based human machine interface (HMI) and supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) products. This article explains the differences between the two methodologies and shows that significant savings in development can be achieved with a component object-based SCADA product, and explains how to calculate the savings.
HMI with integrated controller
14 March, 2009 | Supplied by: Festo Pty Ltd
The FED-CEC is a flexible and space-optimised HMI system. The display unit and controller are combined in a single unit, which means that system designers have only one component to purchase, program and install. It is a space-saving controller concept, created by integrating a processor module based on the CoDeSys software platform into the Festo Front End Display range.
Process optimisation solution for energy generation
14 March, 2009 | Supplied by: Honeywell Building Solutions
Honeywell Process Solutions has announced its Advanced Energy Solutions, a suite of process control, monitoring and optimisation applications designed specifically for industrial power-generation facilities.
VSD filter
14 March, 2009 | Supplied by: Westek Electronics Pty Ltd
The Schaffner FN 530 combination sine wave/EMC output filter for variable speed drives solves three important problems for motors as loads for variable speed drives. These are: high dv/dt pulses, common mode high-frequency components and RF radiation.
Operator interfaces
13 March, 2009 | Supplied by: Pilz Australia Industrial Automation LP
The fourth-generation Pilz PMI operator interface and diagnostic display units offer improved performance. Both the PMIvisu and PMIopen series are available in the fourth-generation specification, with the PMIvisu models being suitable for diagnostics and visualisation with PNOZmulti modular safety systems, PSS programmable safety and control systems and SafetyBUS p networks. The fourth-generation PMIvisu units can also be used as graphics systems for all common programmable logic controllers (PLCs). If custom software needs to be run on the display, then the PMIopen operator terminals can be specified.
Operator interfaces
13 March, 2009 | Supplied by: Pilz Australia Industrial Automation LP
The fourth-generation Pilz PMI operator interface and diagnostic display units offer improved performance. Both the PMIvisu and PMIopen series are available in the fourth-generation specification, with the PMIvisu models being suitable for diagnostics and visualisation with PNOZmulti modular safety systems, PSS programmable safety and control systems and SafetyBUS p networks. The fourth-generation PMIvisu units can also be used as graphics systems for all common programmable logic controllers (PLCs). If custom software needs to be run on the display, then the PMIopen operator terminals can be specified.
Vectron Active frequency inverter
13 March, 2009 | Supplied by: Bonfiglioli Transmission Pty Ltd
Bonfiglioli’s Vectron Active range of frequency inverters can be used in a wide range of applications, from continuous drives for simple conveyor belts to complex networked applications in manufacturing plant and machinery. They are also suitable for use as portable power supplies and provide a performance range that extends from 0.37 to 800 kW.
