Process Control and Instrumentation Products
Packaged burner controls lower costs, improve safety
Standards for safety instrumented systems (SISs) can be embedded in burner management controls. » more
Connector carries control signals, power, water for laser
A customized Harting connector allows mixed-purpose inserts that can carry control signals, power, and cooling water from the instrument console to a handheld laser tool. This versatility has helped... » more
Feedback: Advanced motor designs, gain scheduling
Readers provide feedback on Control Engineering articles on advance motor designs and on gain scheduling. See links, comments, below. » more
Turbine flowmeter for low volumes
Cox device uses low-friction ball bearings to perform in water, hydrocarbon, and cryogenic fluid applications. » more
Sensor measures particulates in stack gas
Particulate CEM from FilterSense monitors effectiveness of baghouses, ESPs, and other dust collection systems. » more
Bus terminals for use in extreme climates
The ET Bus Terminals from Beckhoff Automation extend the temperature range for selected standard Bus Terminals and Couplers, reportedly making them ideal for outdoor applications such as solar power... » more
Ethernet converters for manufacturing, processing, automation applications
Belden has added four Perle System IOLAN DS Serial Ethernet Converters to the Hirschmann product line featuring fanless cooling, suitable for discrete manufacturing, processing operations, power... » more
Portable container provides convenience, availability of connectors
Wago introducted Jugo-Nuts, a portable container carrying job-site quantities of connectors designed to provide on-the-job convenience. » more
Machine control on the water via iPad
Ethernet UDP communications and marine certified PLCs provide state-of-the-yacht control. » more
Wide-band high current monitor measures narrow current pulse
An IPC current monitor from Ion Physics Corporation senses the magnetic field surrounding a primary current carrying cable or charged particle stream without physical contact with the conductor. » more
Cable outlets expand cable diameter range for right-angle connectors
PG11 and PG13.5 cable outlets have been added to Binder-USA’s line of RD24 Series 692 and 693 right-angle connectors to accept cables with a diameter between 8 and 12 mm. » more
MEMS Technology to be highlighted at Sensors Expo and Conference
Sensors Expo provides programming, showcase of the newest MEMS products and services, education on what is to come for MEMS. MEMS technologies integrated into sensors can offer higher accuracies and... » more
Ultrasonic clamp-on flow and energy meter
Ultrasonic Flow meter clamps outside of pipes, reducing tool fatigue, installation time, material costs. » more
EMC testing device meets IO-Link specifications
IO-Link Electromagnetic Compatibility tester from MESCO Systems is designed with test software that counts erroneous and missing telegrams during the realization of the tests. » more
Updated software provides tools for data acquisition, enhanced signal processing
Data Translation VIBpoint Framework Application V2.0 is designed to replace more expensive FFT Analyzer instruments and to enhance signal processing, analysis features and display. » more
Cable technology design with low SCD21, high signal fidelity
W. L. Gore and Associates’ new design in cable technology for high data-rate applications features a lower SCD21 and a high level of signal fidelity, addressing degradation in performance. » more
Modbus gateways with integrated Ethernet cascading
Advantech’s modbus gateways, the EKI-1221D and EKI-1222D, feature built-in Ethernet switches and provide transparent connectivity between Modbus serial devices and Ethernet-based Modbus/TCP equipment. » more
Control network security lessons from Stuxnet
A UK expert describes how Stuxnet and other threats to industrial infrastructure cyber security are prompting national and international action. Technology Update, February 2011, monthly Control... » more
2010 HART Plant of the Year: Connect field devices, plant maintenance
MOL Danube Refinery near Budapest, Hungary, says it is committed to the operation of a predictive maintenance system. In developing this long-term strategy the application of devices based on HART... » more
ABB acquires Baldor Electric Company
ABB announced it completed acquisition of Baldor Electric Co. in a $4.2 billion transaction today, including $1.1 billion in debt. ABB said the move advances its strategy to become a leader in the... » more
Packaged burner controls lower costs, improve safetyStandards for safety instrumented systems (SISs) can be embedded in burner management controls. » more
Connector carries control signals, power, water for laserA customized Harting connector allows mixed-purpose inserts that can carry control signals, power, and cooling water from the instrument console to a handheld laser tool. This versatility has helped... » more
Feedback: Advanced motor designs, gain schedulingReaders provide feedback on Control Engineering articles on advance motor designs and on gain scheduling. See links, comments, below. » more
Ceramic jacket protects thermocouple in high-temp applications
CaO-stabilized zirconia tube from Morgan Technical Ceramics can operate in furnace environments up to 2,000 °C, outlasting alumina alternatives. » more
CaO-stabilized zirconia tube from Morgan Technical Ceramics can operate in furnace environments up to 2,000 °C, outlasting alumina alternatives. » more
Turbine flowmeter for low volumesCox device uses low-friction ball bearings to perform in water, hydrocarbon, and cryogenic fluid applications. » more
Sensor measures particulates in stack gasParticulate CEM from FilterSense monitors effectiveness of baghouses, ESPs, and other dust collection systems. » more
Energy management, analysis tool for energy intensive industrial processes
The Production Energy Optimization solution, from Schneider Electric, provides visibility to measure and analyze energy consumption to maximize industrial processes » more
The Production Energy Optimization solution, from Schneider Electric, provides visibility to measure and analyze energy consumption to maximize industrial processes » more
Bus terminals for use in extreme climatesThe ET Bus Terminals from Beckhoff Automation extend the temperature range for selected standard Bus Terminals and Couplers, reportedly making them ideal for outdoor applications such as solar power... » more
Ethernet converters for manufacturing, processing, automation applicationsBelden has added four Perle System IOLAN DS Serial Ethernet Converters to the Hirschmann product line featuring fanless cooling, suitable for discrete manufacturing, processing operations, power... » more
Portable container provides convenience, availability of connectorsWago introducted Jugo-Nuts, a portable container carrying job-site quantities of connectors designed to provide on-the-job convenience. » more
Remote support system provides troubleshooting, programming, product configuration
Rockwell Automation’s TechConnect remote support solution has been reconfigured to provide customers with improved troubleshooting, easier programming and product configuration, available at four... » more
Rockwell Automation’s TechConnect remote support solution has been reconfigured to provide customers with improved troubleshooting, easier programming and product configuration, available at four... » more
Machine control on the water via iPadEthernet UDP communications and marine certified PLCs provide state-of-the-yacht control. » more
Wide-band high current monitor measures narrow current pulseAn IPC current monitor from Ion Physics Corporation senses the magnetic field surrounding a primary current carrying cable or charged particle stream without physical contact with the conductor. » more
Cable outlets expand cable diameter range for right-angle connectorsPG11 and PG13.5 cable outlets have been added to Binder-USA’s line of RD24 Series 692 and 693 right-angle connectors to accept cables with a diameter between 8 and 12 mm. » more
MEMS Technology to be highlighted at Sensors Expo and ConferenceSensors Expo provides programming, showcase of the newest MEMS products and services, education on what is to come for MEMS. MEMS technologies integrated into sensors can offer higher accuracies and... » more
Ultrasonic clamp-on flow and energy meterUltrasonic Flow meter clamps outside of pipes, reducing tool fatigue, installation time, material costs. » more
EMC testing device meets IO-Link specificationsIO-Link Electromagnetic Compatibility tester from MESCO Systems is designed with test software that counts erroneous and missing telegrams during the realization of the tests. » more
Updated software provides tools for data acquisition, enhanced signal processingData Translation VIBpoint Framework Application V2.0 is designed to replace more expensive FFT Analyzer instruments and to enhance signal processing, analysis features and display. » more
Cable technology design with low SCD21, high signal fidelityW. L. Gore and Associates’ new design in cable technology for high data-rate applications features a lower SCD21 and a high level of signal fidelity, addressing degradation in performance. » more
Modbus gateways with integrated Ethernet cascadingAdvantech’s modbus gateways, the EKI-1221D and EKI-1222D, feature built-in Ethernet switches and provide transparent connectivity between Modbus serial devices and Ethernet-based Modbus/TCP equipment. » more
Control network security lessons from StuxnetA UK expert describes how Stuxnet and other threats to industrial infrastructure cyber security are prompting national and international action. Technology Update, February 2011, monthly Control... » more
2010 HART Plant of the Year: Connect field devices, plant maintenanceMOL Danube Refinery near Budapest, Hungary, says it is committed to the operation of a predictive maintenance system. In developing this long-term strategy the application of devices based on HART... » more
ABB acquires Baldor Electric Company ABB announced it completed acquisition of Baldor Electric Co. in a $4.2 billion transaction today, including $1.1 billion in debt. ABB said the move advances its strategy to become a leader in the... » more
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