Process Control and Instrumentation Products
Pushbutton, E-stop boxes
Carlo Gavazzi's new line of plastic enclosure boxes, push-pull mushroom button, and emergency push button series provide additional solutions within pilot device offerings. » more
Line scan camera has 16k resolution, fast througput
Dalsa Corporation has introduced the Piranha3 16k metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) line scan camera. This high-speed model features 16k resolution with a 3.5 µm pixel size and a 70 kHz line rate for... » more
Drive serves low power applications
An addition to the ACOPOSmicro product family from B&R allows users to integrate different drive types, changeover from a stepper motor to a servo version. » more
Dual Ethernet expansion card isolate machine level network
Red Lion’s Xcenet dual Ethernet expansion card for the Data Station Plus and Modular Controller series products allows operators to isolate machine level network traffic from the enterprise level... » more
Technology Update: Process control simulations adapt to growing complexities
Hardware-in-the-loop simulations for process control speed verification, startup, and system optimization. Learn from other industries like automotive and aerospace where simulation is used across a... » more
Mechatronics: PLM, Mechatronics
Product lifecycle management enables the mechatronic design philosophy. » more
Cover story: Integrating Disparate Control Systems
Advancements in open systems and network technologies are showing vendors and manufacturers alike that ‘playing nice on the same wire’ can build bridges among once-isolated islands of automation and... » more
Multiple flavors of Ethernet
The evolution and proliferation of Ethernet has smoothed the path to integrating the automation space, enabling open protocols such as OPC to function optimally. This is part of a Control Engineering... » more
Variable speed drive to reduce panel space, maximize performance
Ultra-Slim Altivar 32 Drive from Schneider Electric optimizes panel space, reduces wiring, adds functionality to save time and money » more
Diagnostic gateway serves advanced diagnostic modules
The FieldConnex Diagnostic Gateway helps provide deep insight into fieldbus physical layer directly from the control room. » more
Micro brick PLCs add standard CPU units, 4 I/O combinations
The line of Click micro brick PLCs now includes standard CPU units featuring discrete inputs and outputs, available in four combinations of built-in I/O types. » more
WLAN adapter for industrial applications
Beckhoff Automation’s CU8890 WLAN controller enables cost-effective wireless integration of industrial PCs. » more
Smart power management system chip for automotive applications
The austriamicrosystems AS8650 smart power management System Basis Chip, combines a dc-dc converter and a high-speed transceiver on one chip. » more
Safety laser scanner for irregularly-shaped areas
Banner Engineering’s AG4 Safety Laser Scanner is designed to deliver safety, simplicity and versatility in a single, compact optical device. » more
High-current panel feed-through terminal blocks feature multiple mounting and connection options
Phoenix Contact’s high-current panel feed-through terminal blocks offer multiple mounting and connection options. » more
Absolute angle encoders
New absolute angle encoders from Heidenhain offer simple mounting and high accuracy, greater mounting tolerances, and optimized new scanning. » more
New open-platform HMIs offer SCADA versatility, Web-based features, and UL certification
Maple Systems releases two new UL-listed, high-resolution widescreen HMIs that run MS Windows CE. » more
Weighing system offers direct Ethernet connectivity
VPG's BLH-Nobel weighing systems G4 Family of multichannel weight/force HMI now offers EtherNet/IP communication protocol capability. » more
Pushbutton, E-stop boxesCarlo Gavazzi's new line of plastic enclosure boxes, push-pull mushroom button, and emergency push button series provide additional solutions within pilot device offerings. » more
Line scan camera has 16k resolution, fast througputDalsa Corporation has introduced the Piranha3 16k metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) line scan camera. This high-speed model features 16k resolution with a 3.5 µm pixel size and a 70 kHz line rate for... » more
Drive serves low power applicationsAn addition to the ACOPOSmicro product family from B&R allows users to integrate different drive types, changeover from a stepper motor to a servo version. » more
Dual Ethernet expansion card isolate machine level networkRed Lion’s Xcenet dual Ethernet expansion card for the Data Station Plus and Modular Controller series products allows operators to isolate machine level network traffic from the enterprise level... » more
Technology Update: Process control simulations adapt to growing complexitiesHardware-in-the-loop simulations for process control speed verification, startup, and system optimization. Learn from other industries like automotive and aerospace where simulation is used across a... » more
Mechatronics: PLM, MechatronicsProduct lifecycle management enables the mechatronic design philosophy. » more
Cover story: Integrating Disparate Control SystemsAdvancements in open systems and network technologies are showing vendors and manufacturers alike that ‘playing nice on the same wire’ can build bridges among once-isolated islands of automation and... » more
Multiple flavors of EthernetThe evolution and proliferation of Ethernet has smoothed the path to integrating the automation space, enabling open protocols such as OPC to function optimally. This is part of a Control Engineering... » more
OPC: The next generation
Open connectivity through open standards began as a way for suppliers to achieve interoperability from factory floor devices to first-tier visualization applications. This is part of a Control... » more
Open connectivity through open standards began as a way for suppliers to achieve interoperability from factory floor devices to first-tier visualization applications. This is part of a Control... » more
Soft start/soft stop motor controller
New Enclosed Altistart 22 soft start/soft stop motor controller by Schneider Electric offers advanced performance and reliability in a packaged starter. » more
New Enclosed Altistart 22 soft start/soft stop motor controller by Schneider Electric offers advanced performance and reliability in a packaged starter. » more
Variable speed drive to reduce panel space, maximize performanceUltra-Slim Altivar 32 Drive from Schneider Electric optimizes panel space, reduces wiring, adds functionality to save time and money » more
Diagnostic gateway serves advanced diagnostic modulesThe FieldConnex Diagnostic Gateway helps provide deep insight into fieldbus physical layer directly from the control room. » more
Top Control Engineering articles, November 2010
Most visited articles at www.controleng.com during November 2010 included new motor technology, the Engineers’ Choice Award nomination and voting page, patent help, acquisition news, and Leaders... » more
Most visited articles at www.controleng.com during November 2010 included new motor technology, the Engineers’ Choice Award nomination and voting page, patent help, acquisition news, and Leaders... » more
Micro brick PLCs add standard CPU units, 4 I/O combinationsThe line of Click micro brick PLCs now includes standard CPU units featuring discrete inputs and outputs, available in four combinations of built-in I/O types. » more
WLAN adapter for industrial applicationsBeckhoff Automation’s CU8890 WLAN controller enables cost-effective wireless integration of industrial PCs. » more
Smart power management system chip for automotive applicationsThe austriamicrosystems AS8650 smart power management System Basis Chip, combines a dc-dc converter and a high-speed transceiver on one chip. » more
Safety laser scanner for irregularly-shaped areasBanner Engineering’s AG4 Safety Laser Scanner is designed to deliver safety, simplicity and versatility in a single, compact optical device. » more
High-current panel feed-through terminal blocks feature multiple mounting and connection optionsPhoenix Contact’s high-current panel feed-through terminal blocks offer multiple mounting and connection options. » more
Absolute angle encodersNew absolute angle encoders from Heidenhain offer simple mounting and high accuracy, greater mounting tolerances, and optimized new scanning. » more
New open-platform HMIs offer SCADA versatility, Web-based features, and UL certificationMaple Systems releases two new UL-listed, high-resolution widescreen HMIs that run MS Windows CE. » more
Weighing system offers direct Ethernet connectivityVPG's BLH-Nobel weighing systems G4 Family of multichannel weight/force HMI now offers EtherNet/IP communication protocol capability. » more
Power supply product reliability tests exceed 10 years
Miyachi Unitek tests power supply products, some of which reportedly have been running continuously in 105° temperatures for over a decade. » more
Miyachi Unitek tests power supply products, some of which reportedly have been running continuously in 105° temperatures for over a decade. » more
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