SCADA software upgrade
26 October, 2009 | Supplied by: Siemens Ltd
Siemens has expanded its Simatic WinCC/Downtime Monitor and Simatic WinCC/DataMonitor software options for the Simatic WinCC V7 SCADA system.
Web access to HMI/SCADA
26 October, 2009 | Supplied by: GE intelligent Platforms Asia Pacific Pte Ltd
GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms has released Proficy Cimplicity GlobalView, a scalable application that delivers the Cimplicity application to remote clients enabling real-time monitoring, data analysis and plant floor control from within a web browser.
Batch controller
26 October, 2009 | Supplied by: Innovec Controls Pty Ltd
The IBS is a powered batch controller for liquids with an 85-265 VAC or 12-72 VDC power supply and an 8-digit display. The instrument can be configured from the front touch buttons to batch volumes from 0.01 to 999,999.99 litres and K factors from 999,999 to 0.01 can be used. Also included is an adjustable 8-20 VDC loop supply that can be used to provide the excitation power supply for flow sensors.
AHM-6xx7 HMI controllers
26 October, 2009 | Supplied by: Interworld Electronics and Computer Industries
The AHM-6xx7 Series HMI controllers are designed for monitoring and process control applications. Suitable for graphical machine control through the use of touch screens, these dedicated panel PCs are based on the Intel Atom N270 1.6 GHz processors and provide support for embedded operating systems.
Video monitoring of process control and automation systems
23 October, 2009 by John Curtis, Longwatch | Supplied by: Telvent Australia Pty Ltd
Video monitoring is a proven technology for security monitoring in many industries. So why not use video to monitor process control and automation systems?
High-amperage temperature controllers
20 October, 2009 | Supplied by: Cynebar
The EZ-Zone family of integrated controllers from Watlow incorporates Watlow’s No-Arc technology that extends the life of relays.
RTU security enhancements
29 September, 2009 | Supplied by: Ovarro
Semaphore has introduced security enhancements for its T-Box line of SCADA system RTU products. HTTPS and IEEE 802.1X are now available with a T-Box MS Modular System, when equipped with a 32-bit CPU.
SMS data logging for RTUs
29 September, 2009 | Supplied by: Ovarro
Semaphore has introduced a data logging enhancement for its T-Box line of SCADA system RTU products. Available in the T-Box Wireless Monitor, T-Box LT and T-Box MS RTU products, this feature allows data archives and sampling tables to be transmitted via SMS messaging.
Video recorder for SCADA HMI
29 September, 2009 | Supplied by: Telvent Australia Pty Ltd
Longwatch has announced the Operator’s Console Recorder, a software module that automatically records images being shown on multiple HMI or SCADA operator’s displays.
Process control actuator
25 September, 2009 | Supplied by: Rotork Australia
The Rotork GPSA electric, explosion-proof, process control actuator offers high-precision performance, an advanced human machine interface (HMI) and cost-saving capabilities.
Process control system
21 September, 2009 | Supplied by: GE intelligent Platforms Asia Pacific Pte Ltd
GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms has released Version 1.6 of Proficy Process Systems, a fully integrated process control system that is designed to provide customers in different industries with an advanced DCS or hybrid process control system to meet their specific needs. These systems are intended to improve operational performance and productivity and provide customers with a sustainable advantage for their business.
HMI controllers
21 September, 2009 | Supplied by: Interworld Electronics and Computer Industries
Interworld has released the AHM-61x6 Series of human machine interface (HMI) controllers. Suitable for graphical machine control through the use of touch screens, these dedicated panel PCs are designed around Intel Core 2 Duo processors and provide support for desktop and embedded operating systems.
CANbus remote I/O adapter
10 September, 2009 | Supplied by: Micromax Pty Ltd
The Unitronics EX-RC1 remote I/O adapter allows multiple adapters to connect to a single programmable logic controller, with up to eight standard expansion modules to each adapter via CANbus.
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.
