Web technology makes automation solutions easy
18 June, 2007 | Supplied by: Triarm Pty Ltd
The crucial benefit of basing control and monitoring on web technology is that an HMI application for an automation device only has to be edited once. It can then be called from all Windows PCs, PDAs and Saia Web panels. This saves duplication of expenditure and, with that, a lot of time.
Touch screen HMIs
17 April, 2007 | Supplied by: http://www.mechtric.com.au/
The Delta Electronics DOP-A and AE series HMIs are now available from Mechtric electric and mechanical engineering products. The DOP series are available in a wide range of screen types and sizes ranging from 3.8" blue screen to 10" 64K colour screen.
Wireless technology improving plant performance
17 April, 2007 by Sylvia Aitken, Editor
For consumers 'wireless technology' conjures up images of iPods, Blackberrys, cell phones, television remotes and internet Wi-Fi connections
Water telemetry solutions for Australia
13 April, 2007
MetaSphere telemetry systems will be marketed in the Australasian region following an agreement with LogicaCMG.
Industrial telemetry
21 March, 2007 by Gerald Musy, Journalist
"If you can't measure it, you can't control it." Since the beginning of civilisation we have been measuring physical properties and features such as distances, speed, temperature, pressure etc
Compact operator terminal
15 November, 2006 | Supplied by: Mitsubishi Electric Australia
The Mitsubishi Electric GT1155-QSBD is a 256-colours compact graphic operation terminal for controlling factory-automated machinery.
Software extension
07 September, 2006 | Supplied by: http://www.wonderware.com
Wonderware is extending the integration of its open manufacturing software built on ArchestrA technology to the Microsoft Dynamics AX business management solution.
C-more operator panel
07 August, 2006 | Supplied by: Direct Automation Pty Ltd
C-more touch panels from Automation Direct are fully programmable and provide power and flexibility. The panel displays are available in either greyscale (15 shades of grey) or full colour (256 to 64,536 colours, depending on model). STN greyscale and colour displays are available in a 6" touch screen. Colour TFT touch screens are available in 6, 8, 10, 12 or 15" versions.
French connection
20 June, 2006
Metromatics Pty Ltd has been appointed the distributor of IN-SNEC within Australia and New Zealand.
Secure partnership
13 June, 2006
KoolSpan Inc has entered into a reseller partnership with Australian Utilities and SCADA Technologies to resell KoolSpan's bi-directional two-factor authentication solutions to authenticate and protect critical industrial infrastructures including SCADA-based networks in Australia.
Pump controller
04 May, 2006 | Supplied by: Multitrode Pty Ltd
The MultiSmart pump controller combines 'out-of-the-box' pump control with the flexibility of open protocols and high-speed communications. It provides ease of use plus advanced functionality for up to nine pumps and open interfaces.
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.
