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System Integrators

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Figure 2: This classic image shows a flow controller with a bad control valve. The PV draws a square wave and the OP draws a peaked wave. This is typical for a valve without a positioner. Positioners tremendously reduce the number of problem valves, but when they go bad, they create their own kind of fun. If you do not install positioners on many or most control valves, you may see a lot of this. Learn more in the webcast, “How to automate: The mechanics of loop tuning.” https://www.controleng.com/webcasts/how-to-automate-the-mechanics-of-loop-tuning Courtesy: Control Engineering webcasts, Ed Bullerdiek, a retired process control engineer

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DCS, SCADA, Controllers

SCADA webcast preview: Should you upgrade now or later?

John Kan, connectivity products manager, Motion Ai.

DCS, SCADA, Controllers

SCADA systems becoming smarter, more interconnected

Hardware — Integrated HMI Controllers: Designed for cabinet installation, the CP22xx series Panel PCs combine the advantages of a modern multi-touch interface with high-performance multi-core processors for automation and control applications. This is a C

EC: CP22xx multi-touch panel PCs

Hardware — Integrated HMI Controllers: The next generation EZTouch EZ3 Series HMI or operator interface is an innovative and universal graphical touch screen used for operator PLC or machine control in all indoor or outdoor applications. This is a Control

EC: EZTouch EZ3 series HMI

Hardware — Integrated HMI Controllers: SAMBA is an integrated PLC with a 3.5-in. color-touch HMI, used to control any automated process. This is a Control Engineering 2015 Engineers’ Choice finalist. Courtesy: Unitronics

Info Management

EC: SAMBA integrated PLC

Hardware — Test, Measurement, Calibration: The DT9829 is a multi-sensor measurement module that provides up to eight input channels that allow any sensor connections on any channel including: voltage, current, thermocouples, RTDs, thermistors, resistance,

Process Instrumentation and Sensors

EC: DT9829 multi-sensor measurement tool

Hardware — Test, Measurement, Calibration: The Fluke 714B is a highly accurate, easy-to-use, single function thermocouple temperature calibrator. This is a Control Engineering 2015 Engineers’ Choice finalist. Courtesy: Fluke

Process Instrumentation and Sensors

EC: Fluke 714B thermocouple temperature calibrator

Machine & Embedded Control — Machine Vision, Barcode Readers: DataMan 8600 readers are ideal for applications in any manufacturing environment that requires robust DPM and label-based barcode technology and unparalleled reading capability. This is a Contr

Mechatronics and Motion Control

EC: DataMan 8600 series readers

Machine & Embedded Control — Machine Vision, Barcode Readers: The DS1000 3D sensor optimizes product quality by providing three-dimensional inspection of your products and includes industry-leading Cognex vision software with a powerful 3D toolset. This i

Edge and Cloud Computing

EC: DS1000 series sensors

Machine & Embedded Control — PACs, IPCs: The UNO-2362B embedded automation computer features daisy chain capability and Advantech's new iDoor technology. This is a Control Engineering 2015 Engineers’ Choice finalist. Courtesy: Advantech

EC: UNO-2362G embedded automation computer

Machine & Embedded Control — PACs, IPCs: The Productivity3000 PAC is a compact logic controller that combines the features and capabilities of a PC-based control system with that of a typical PLC. This is a Control Engineering 2015 Engineers’ Choice final

EC: Productivity3000 P3-SCM serial communications module

Machine & Embedded Control — PACs, IPCs: The NI SOM combines an FPGA, a complete middleware solution, and Linux Real-Time into one integrated device. Combining software, FPGA programming, and prototyping capabilities significantly reduces development time

EC: NI sbRIO-9651 System on Module

Machine & Embedded Control — PACs, IPCs: The M580 ePac is a revolutionary automation controller that uses open Ethernet standards to enable a new level of process efficiency and flexibility and providing the highest level of cybersecurity through its Achi

EC: Modicon M580 ePAC

Machine & Embedded Control — PLCs: Do-more T1H Series PLC uses proven Terminator I/O hardware for a flexible control platform with fast and powerful performance. This is a Control Engineering 2015 Engineers’ Choice finalist. Courtesy: Host Engineering, Au

Mechatronics and Motion Control

EC: Do-more T1H series PLC