HMIs and Operator Interfaces
Narrow timer relays have labeled thumb wheel to set time
The ETD-BL narrow timer relays by Phoenix Contact are 70% narrower than conventional timer relays and and feature a labeled thumb wheel for precise time settings. » more
Remote measurement display aims at environmental applications
Setra Systems introduces readouts for analog voltage signals used in specialized monitoring. » more
Next-generation HMI
Product Exclusive: With a superior high-resolution 12.1-in. display, Maple Systems HMI5121P has a durable aluminum enclosure with TFT touchscreen, 16.2 million colors, and a 1,024 x 768-pixel screen... » more
Top Control Engineering articles, March 2012
The most-visited articles at www.controleng.com during March 2012 included articles on salary survey, mobile applications for engineers, field device networks, project management, and energy savings,... » more
Cut Chiller Energy Costs by 30%
Industrial Energy Management: Prepackaged retrofit for centrifugal compressor chiller also said to reduce required maintenance and extend operating life. » more
Enclosures for hazardous locations
Pentair's Hoffman brand Zonex, IECEX- and ATEX-Certified Enclosures are designed for applications where increased safety is needed to safely house electrical components in hazardous areas. » more
Express serial cards to replace existing products
Aaxeon's multi-port RS-232 and 2-port RS-232 + 1 port parallel Express Serial Cards will replace the MSC-204A1 and MSC-202ALP. » more
Signal conditioner offers flexibility in displaying transducer values
Compact E725 from RDP Electrosense can be used in stand-alone or panel-mounted mode. » more
Advancing electronic paper designs for factory automation, conveyors
Pervasive Displays and Energy Micro have formed an alliance to combine their technologies to develop a cost-effective prototype for low energy electronic paper solutions. Electronic paper provides... » more
Nissan Plant Reduced Energy Expenditure 30% with Daily Power-Down Regimen
Industrial Energy Management: Accumulation chain conveyors, overhead lighting, and compressed air are among areas addressed. » more
Top Control Engineering articles, February 2012
The most-visited articles at www.controleng.com during February 2012 included articles on best products, motor sizing, robotics, programming with UML, cyber security, PID loop tuning, career and... » more
Potentiometer switch has dual control options
The SW44832 by Electro-Mech enables the user to specify a value with the SPST switch, allowing a circuit or channel to open automatically at the preset level. » more
Robotic palletizing components
The PalletPack 460 is a pre-engineered package of robotic palletizing components featuring the IRB 460 robot. » more
Building your house of software
Engineering and IT Insight: To stay on time and in budget, software project managers need to prepare for challenges with other organizations, develop a flexible plan and schedule to handle... » more
3-mile WiFi connection enables mobile HMI access
Wireless local area network easily cover 3.1-mile span for a California water system, saving more than $15,000 compared to a wired solution, says Phoenix Contact. » more
Apps for Engineers
Product Exclusive: CFE Media’s Apps for Engineers software is an “app of apps,” providing an interactive directory of approximately 60 mobile engineering-related software applications useful for... » more
Human-machine interface, SCADA software
Product Exclusive: Full-featured HMI/SCADA software, InduSoft Web Studio (IWS) v7.1, adds many productivity features and tools. » more
Nightmare recovery
How to avoid nightmare system integration projects: When an automation project is far astray, there may be a point where you must call in reinforcements to clean up rather than scrap it. Here’s how... » more
New HDL code generation capabilities simplify programming for ASICs and FPGAs
MathWorks adds HDL code generating and verification capabilities to Matlab and Simulink to simplify development work for system designers. » more
Narrow timer relays have labeled thumb wheel to set timeThe ETD-BL narrow timer relays by Phoenix Contact are 70% narrower than conventional timer relays and and feature a labeled thumb wheel for precise time settings. » more
Remote measurement display aims at environmental applicationsSetra Systems introduces readouts for analog voltage signals used in specialized monitoring. » more
Control technology for supercritical coal-fired plant in Indonesia
Ovation technology by Emerson Power Management is designed to unify boiler and turbine controls for improved plant stability, responsiveness and thermal efficiencies; tighter control of plant... » more
Ovation technology by Emerson Power Management is designed to unify boiler and turbine controls for improved plant stability, responsiveness and thermal efficiencies; tighter control of plant... » more
Next-generation HMIProduct Exclusive: With a superior high-resolution 12.1-in. display, Maple Systems HMI5121P has a durable aluminum enclosure with TFT touchscreen, 16.2 million colors, and a 1,024 x 768-pixel screen... » more
Top Control Engineering articles, March 2012The most-visited articles at www.controleng.com during March 2012 included articles on salary survey, mobile applications for engineers, field device networks, project management, and energy savings,... » more
Cut Chiller Energy Costs by 30%Industrial Energy Management: Prepackaged retrofit for centrifugal compressor chiller also said to reduce required maintenance and extend operating life. » more
Enclosures for hazardous locationsPentair's Hoffman brand Zonex, IECEX- and ATEX-Certified Enclosures are designed for applications where increased safety is needed to safely house electrical components in hazardous areas. » more
Express serial cards to replace existing productsAaxeon's multi-port RS-232 and 2-port RS-232 + 1 port parallel Express Serial Cards will replace the MSC-204A1 and MSC-202ALP. » more
Signal conditioner offers flexibility in displaying transducer valuesCompact E725 from RDP Electrosense can be used in stand-alone or panel-mounted mode. » more
Operator training package for debutanizers
Mynah releases MiMiC Debutanizer package to create a high-fidelity operator training system for distillation columns. » more
Mynah releases MiMiC Debutanizer package to create a high-fidelity operator training system for distillation columns. » more
Advancing electronic paper designs for factory automation, conveyorsPervasive Displays and Energy Micro have formed an alliance to combine their technologies to develop a cost-effective prototype for low energy electronic paper solutions. Electronic paper provides... » more
Nissan Plant Reduced Energy Expenditure 30% with Daily Power-Down RegimenIndustrial Energy Management: Accumulation chain conveyors, overhead lighting, and compressed air are among areas addressed. » more
Top Control Engineering articles, February 2012The most-visited articles at www.controleng.com during February 2012 included articles on best products, motor sizing, robotics, programming with UML, cyber security, PID loop tuning, career and... » more
Control system suite for pharmaceutical manufacturers
New zenon 7 family from Copa-Data provides “ergonomic” workflows from sensor to ERP. » more
New zenon 7 family from Copa-Data provides “ergonomic” workflows from sensor to ERP. » more
Potentiometer switch has dual control optionsThe SW44832 by Electro-Mech enables the user to specify a value with the SPST switch, allowing a circuit or channel to open automatically at the preset level. » more
Robotic palletizing componentsThe PalletPack 460 is a pre-engineered package of robotic palletizing components featuring the IRB 460 robot. » more
Building your house of softwareEngineering and IT Insight: To stay on time and in budget, software project managers need to prepare for challenges with other organizations, develop a flexible plan and schedule to handle... » more
3-mile WiFi connection enables mobile HMI accessWireless local area network easily cover 3.1-mile span for a California water system, saving more than $15,000 compared to a wired solution, says Phoenix Contact. » more
Apps for EngineersProduct Exclusive: CFE Media’s Apps for Engineers software is an “app of apps,” providing an interactive directory of approximately 60 mobile engineering-related software applications useful for... » more
Human-machine interface, SCADA softwareProduct Exclusive: Full-featured HMI/SCADA software, InduSoft Web Studio (IWS) v7.1, adds many productivity features and tools. » more
Nightmare recoveryHow to avoid nightmare system integration projects: When an automation project is far astray, there may be a point where you must call in reinforcements to clean up rather than scrap it. Here’s how... » more
New HDL code generation capabilities simplify programming for ASICs and FPGAsMathWorks adds HDL code generating and verification capabilities to Matlab and Simulink to simplify development work for system designers. » more
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