PLCs and PACs
Software-based PAC includes PC-based control
SoftPAC by Opto 22 brings PC speed, memory, and advanced file handling to control and data acquisition applications. » more
Multifunctional capacity controller
The AK-PC 781 capacity controller by Danfoss constantly optimizes compressors and condensers and offers oil management, heat reclaim and CO2 control. » more
IO processors for legacy systems
The IO processors by Opto 22 bring Ethernet networking and PAC-based control to legacy mistic and Pamux G4 digital I/O systems. » more
New controller supports Visual Studio .Net programming
Advantech launches a RISC-based controller designed for easy user program development. » more
Embedded PC series features multi-core processors and extended temperature range
Beckhoff Automation announces new CX2000 embedded PC Series, aims at replacing larger cabinet models. » more
PLC Ethernet adapter serves as micro PLC alternative
The FX3U-ENET-ADP by Mitsubishi Electric designed to be an alternative to micro PLCs to connect PLCs and HMIs. It also uses GX Works to create a direct connection and synchronizes a PLC's internal... » more
Distributed safety IO modules without controller
SafetyBridge technology from Phoenix Contact allows a user to distribute I/O modules in a network without a safety controller. » more
Technologies inside: Gigabit Ethernet, PLC, servos, drives for new packaging machine
Newly designed VC999 thermoformer packaging machine uses a Gigabit Ethernet bus network, CC-Link and Mitsubishi L Series PLC, servo motors and drives, and I/O modules. » more
IMTS Innovations
With IMTS 2012 just a few weeks away, here's a preview into some of the products that will be shown at this year's show in Chicago. » more
Robotic packaging automation cell
The Adept ClamPAC by Adept Technology is a packing automation cell is a standardized modular system designed to reduce the cost of ownership that comes with grippers and graspers for a specific range... » more
Leaders Under 40: Deadline extended to Aug. 15
Nominate today! Control Engineering leaders under 40 years of age will be highlighted in the October 2012 monthly issue and online; the Leaders Under 40 program identifies and recognizes young... » more
Top Control Engineering articles, July 2012
The most-visited articles at www.controleng.com during July 2012 included articles on system integrators, mobile device security, pneumatic actuation, a PLC Product Exclusive, video game influence on... » more
Control system for Smart Grid power electronics
The National Instruments FPGA-based control system, NI Single-Board RIO General Purpose Inverter Controller (GPIC), helps with Smart Grid power electronics commercialization, specifically, the rapid... » more
Technologies used at Saugatuck Brewing industrial Ethernet upgrade
Saugatuck Brewing expanded beer output by fourfold in two years, with help of EtherCAT industrial Ethernet and Beckhoff Automation PC-based controls. » more
Improve the scalability of measurement and control systems
NI LabVIEW 2012 by National Instruments includes ready-to-run starting points for a breadth of LabVIEW applications and access to new training options that help improve the quality of measurement and... » more
Multi-operation machine tool control
IMTS 2012: Heidenhain's TNC 640 control is designed for machine tools capable of multi-operation machining. » more
PLCs use CoDeSys IEC 61131-3 programming
Product Exclusive: Eaton XC controllers with Controller Development Software (CoDeSys) advance lean automation with powerful, modular systems for open, scalable, and high-performance control. » more
Small controllers have expandable memory, Modbus TCP
Phoenix Contact ILC 1x1 compact controllers make advanced control options available to small- and medium-sized systems, including support for Modbus TCP protocol. » more
Communication module for Controller Area Network (CAN)
The Snap-SCM-CAN2B by Opto 22 acquires data from industrial devices, motors, actuators, and other devices connected to a Controller Area Network (CAN). » more
Multipurpose 6-axis robot
The IRB 120T by ABB Robotics is designed to have faster cycle speed than the IRB 120 and is designed for pick and place applications that require extensive reorientation. » more
Servo, drive, motion controller
Product Exclusive: Mitsubishi Electric’s new MR-J4 Series Servo and Motion Controller boosts productivity with speed, safety, and performance. » more
Integrated DC-DC converters
Enpirion's EN2300 family of 12 Volt DC-DC converters use PowerSoC technology for better system integration. » more
Demand-response energy monitoring unit monitors power, manages loads
Opto 22 OptoEMU Sensor DR monitors real-time power use and manages electrical loads on demand, a simple way to monitor facility energy consumption in real time and signaling electrical equipment on... » more
Upgrading PLCs
Integrator Update: Why wait to replace PLCs without Ethernet communication with little memory for storing troubleshooting data, beyond their supported lifecycle? PLC upgrade advice follows. » more
Software-based PAC includes PC-based controlSoftPAC by Opto 22 brings PC speed, memory, and advanced file handling to control and data acquisition applications. » more
Multifunctional capacity controllerThe AK-PC 781 capacity controller by Danfoss constantly optimizes compressors and condensers and offers oil management, heat reclaim and CO2 control. » more
IO processors for legacy systemsThe IO processors by Opto 22 bring Ethernet networking and PAC-based control to legacy mistic and Pamux G4 digital I/O systems. » more
New controller supports Visual Studio .Net programmingAdvantech launches a RISC-based controller designed for easy user program development. » more
Embedded PC series features multi-core processors and extended temperature rangeBeckhoff Automation announces new CX2000 embedded PC Series, aims at replacing larger cabinet models. » more
PLC Ethernet adapter serves as micro PLC alternativeThe FX3U-ENET-ADP by Mitsubishi Electric designed to be an alternative to micro PLCs to connect PLCs and HMIs. It also uses GX Works to create a direct connection and synchronizes a PLC's internal... » more
Distributed safety IO modules without controllerSafetyBridge technology from Phoenix Contact allows a user to distribute I/O modules in a network without a safety controller. » more
Technologies inside: Gigabit Ethernet, PLC, servos, drives for new packaging machineNewly designed VC999 thermoformer packaging machine uses a Gigabit Ethernet bus network, CC-Link and Mitsubishi L Series PLC, servo motors and drives, and I/O modules. » more
IMTS InnovationsWith IMTS 2012 just a few weeks away, here's a preview into some of the products that will be shown at this year's show in Chicago. » more
Robotic packaging automation cellThe Adept ClamPAC by Adept Technology is a packing automation cell is a standardized modular system designed to reduce the cost of ownership that comes with grippers and graspers for a specific range... » more
Leaders Under 40: Deadline extended to Aug. 15Nominate today! Control Engineering leaders under 40 years of age will be highlighted in the October 2012 monthly issue and online; the Leaders Under 40 program identifies and recognizes young... » more
Top Control Engineering articles, July 2012The most-visited articles at www.controleng.com during July 2012 included articles on system integrators, mobile device security, pneumatic actuation, a PLC Product Exclusive, video game influence on... » more
Control system for Smart Grid power electronicsThe National Instruments FPGA-based control system, NI Single-Board RIO General Purpose Inverter Controller (GPIC), helps with Smart Grid power electronics commercialization, specifically, the rapid... » more
Technologies used at Saugatuck Brewing industrial Ethernet upgrade Saugatuck Brewing expanded beer output by fourfold in two years, with help of EtherCAT industrial Ethernet and Beckhoff Automation PC-based controls. » more
Improve the scalability of measurement and control systemsNI LabVIEW 2012 by National Instruments includes ready-to-run starting points for a breadth of LabVIEW applications and access to new training options that help improve the quality of measurement and... » more
Multi-operation machine tool controlIMTS 2012: Heidenhain's TNC 640 control is designed for machine tools capable of multi-operation machining. » more
PLCs use CoDeSys IEC 61131-3 programmingProduct Exclusive: Eaton XC controllers with Controller Development Software (CoDeSys) advance lean automation with powerful, modular systems for open, scalable, and high-performance control. » more
Small controllers have expandable memory, Modbus TCPPhoenix Contact ILC 1x1 compact controllers make advanced control options available to small- and medium-sized systems, including support for Modbus TCP protocol. » more
Communication module for Controller Area Network (CAN)The Snap-SCM-CAN2B by Opto 22 acquires data from industrial devices, motors, actuators, and other devices connected to a Controller Area Network (CAN). » more
Multipurpose 6-axis robot The IRB 120T by ABB Robotics is designed to have faster cycle speed than the IRB 120 and is designed for pick and place applications that require extensive reorientation. » more
Servo, drive, motion controllerProduct Exclusive: Mitsubishi Electric’s new MR-J4 Series Servo and Motion Controller boosts productivity with speed, safety, and performance. » more
Integrated DC-DC convertersEnpirion's EN2300 family of 12 Volt DC-DC converters use PowerSoC technology for better system integration. » more
Demand-response energy monitoring unit monitors power, manages loadsOpto 22 OptoEMU Sensor DR monitors real-time power use and manages electrical loads on demand, a simple way to monitor facility energy consumption in real time and signaling electrical equipment on... » more
Upgrading PLCsIntegrator Update: Why wait to replace PLCs without Ethernet communication with little memory for storing troubleshooting data, beyond their supported lifecycle? PLC upgrade advice follows. » more
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