Siemens delivers 30,000th PCS 7 system
01 September, 2009 | Supplied by: Siemens Ltd
Siemens has delivered its 30,000th Simatic PCS 7 system worldwide.
Six key control applications: Is there one controller that can do it all?
31 August, 2009 by Bob Nelson, Controller Marketing Manager, Siemens Energy & Automation | Supplied by: Siemens Ltd
What kind of controller is best for your application? Is it a PLC? Perhaps you should use a PAC? Maybe a PAD? When it comes down to it, the name is not that important. What is important is developing a clear understanding of your needs and then finding the controller that best targets them.
Enhanced SCADA video system
21 August, 2009 | Supplied by: Telvent Australia Pty Ltd
Longwatch has added features and functions to its Video System Version 5.0 to make it easier for users to integrate cameras in local and remote areas, combine video data with a wide variety of plant information and enable operators to access video data from HMI terminals, cellphones or on a PC via the internet.
IEC 62056-21 DLMS for SCADA systems
30 July, 2009 | Supplied by: Ovarro
Semaphore has introduced the IEC 62056-21 Device Language Message Specification (DLMS) protocol for its T-box line of SCADA system products. This protocol is available with a T-box MS modular system when equipped with a 32-bit CPU.
Process automation solution
30 July, 2009 | Supplied by: Rockwell Automation Australia
The PlantPAx solution from Rockwell Automation is designed to provide a single platform for a unified plant process control system. Featuring a process control core based on the company's integrated architecture, PlantPAx provides a scalable portfolio of enhanced process technologies, solutions and services for plant-wide control.
ATC880 process controller
30 July, 2009 | Supplied by: Heastern Industries
The ATC880 is a compact 1/4 DIN auto-tuning process controller. It is a cost-effective way to control a single process parameter, such as for a plastics extruder.
High-availability PAC solution
30 July, 2009 | Supplied by: GE Intelligent Platforms
GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms has introduced a scalable high-availability solution for the company's PACSystems RX3i controller.
Valve sensor target pucks
30 July, 2009 | Supplied by: Turck Australia Pty Ltd
Turck has announced target pucks for its DSU35 valve sensor series, which feature large targets to expedite and simplify sensing adjustments - ensuring accurate valve position data.
RTU controller
30 July, 2009 | Supplied by: GE Intelligent Platforms
GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms has announced the PAC8000 RTU controller, a rugged, field-mountable platform. Combined with the 8000 Process I/O, it offers flexible system design and high system availability.
New overland conveyor for the Port of Newcastle
11 July, 2009 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty Ltd
ABB is to provide a drive system for an overland coal conveyor at a new export terminal being built by Newcastle Coal Infrastructure Group (NCIG). The new terminal will enable an increase in coal exports from the Newcastle region of New South Wales and will be constructed at Newcastle Port, Kooragang Island. The project represents the largest single-stage development of a new coal terminal of this magnitude in the world.
New overland conveyor for the Port of Newcastle
25 June, 2009 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty Ltd
ABB is to provide a drive system for an overland coal conveyor at a new export terminal being built by Newcastle Coal Infrastructure Group (NCIG). The new terminal will enable an increase in coal exports from the Newcastle region of New South Wales and will be constructed at Newcastle Port, Kooragang Island. The project represents the largest single-stage development of a new coal terminal of this magnitude in the world.
Telvent partners with surveillance system provider Longwatch
10 June, 2009 | Supplied by: Telvent Australia Pty Ltd
Telvent has announced it is partnering with Longwatch to integrate components of the Longwatch Surveillance System with the Telvent OASyS DNA supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) system.
RTU with integrated HMI
09 June, 2009 | Supplied by: GE Intelligent Platforms
The QuickPanel remote telemetry unit (RTU) is designed to enable water and wastewater companies to monitor, diagnose and maintain water assets and processes through flexible communication architectures.
Low-power RTU
09 June, 2009 | Supplied by: Rockwell Automation Australia
Rockwell Automation has introduced an all-in-one controller with SCADA capabilities which is suitable for remote and harsh environments.
Polymer extrusion control system
09 June, 2009 | Supplied by: Tasman Machinery Pty Ltd
Dynisco Instruments has recently released the OPT.TROL polymer control system for control of extrusion lines. This system is designed for small to medium-sized extrusion lines and can either be equipped onto new extrusion lines or retrofitted to upgrade existing extrusion lines.
