Premium control for new winery
14 April, 2006 | Supplied by: Rockwell Automation Australia
In many ways, the art of winemaking has changed little over the centuries. Escalating consumer demand means that some wines are now produced by the tank-load. To keep up, winemakers are turning to technology to streamline the process
Programmable measurement controller
06 March, 2006 | Supplied by: A&D Australasia Pty Ltd
The A&D Mercury AD4820 is an HMI and PLC measurement and control system all rolled into one complete compact package. The instrument runs a 32 bit RISC processor and uses a real-time operating system, RT Linux. The AD4820 utilises a GUI front end known as virtual console (VC), together with a PLC ladder for controlling all I/O known as measurement and control ladder (MC).
Wonder news
03 March, 2006
Wonderware has achieved Gold Certified Partner level in the Microsoft Partner Program. The accomplishment reflects Invensys' continuing commitment to the Microsoft and Invensys alliance.
Serck Control alliance
03 February, 2006
Control Microsystems, a SCADA (supervisory control and data acquisition) equipment manufacturer headquartered in Canada, and Serck Controls, a SCADA systems engineering company headquartered in Australia, formed a global strategic alliance in 2004 to leverage technology, manufacturing and market opportunities.
ESX controllers
17 January, 2006 | Supplied by: Can + Automotion Pty Ltd
The ESX family of programmable controllers from STW GmbH is designed for mobile applications such as machinery, construction equipment, man and material lifts, etc.
Dominion Electronics to distribute Indusoft
09 November, 2005
InduSoft LLC (www.indusoft.com) has announced that Dominion Electronics (www.dominion.net.au) has become the master distributor for Indusoft products in Australia and New Zealand. Under this agreement, Dominion Electronics will resell Indusoft products as well as provide logistical support to other Indusoft distributors in the region.
Compact frequency inverter
12 October, 2004 | Supplied by: SEW-Eurodrive Pty Ltd
A compact series of frequency inverters has been launched by SEW-Eurodrive.
OP03 2 operator panel
12 October, 2004 | Supplied by: Automation Warehouse
Vipa has released the OP03 2 line operator panel which is a programmed Protool from Siemens, or OP Manager from Vipa.
P6 limit switches
07 June, 2004 | Supplied by: Control Devices Australia
P6 series switches are sealed against immersion and corrosive atmospheres. These switches are designed for rugged duty both mechanically and electrically. A one-piece stainless steel housing, sealed at the plunger with ring seals and at the base with a glass-to-metal header, provides true environ-ment-free sealing to comply with M8805/39, M8805/40, M8805/43 and M8805/100. Most case parts are grounded for EMI reduction.
TBOX internet ready control
11 August, 2003 | Supplied by: Zigsense
The TBOX supports simultaneous communications. The system's real-time and logged data is accessible through various modems such as dial up, GSM/GPRS, radio, leased line, or other communications links such as ethernet TCP/IP, fibre optic, RS232 and RS485. Alarm conditions generated by the monitored process are distributed to a list of recipients in the form of mobile phone SMS messages or email message.
