Control Systems
Secure remote connections with cloud technologies
Cloud technologies enable remote connectivity for industrial applications, but can introduce security issues unless built from the ground up with cybersecurity in mind. See top five cybersecurity issues to address.
HMIs enable operations and maintenance collaboration
Mobile interfaces facilitate convergence of operations and maintenance.
Revamped HMI provides better process control, operator compliance
System integrators should do a deep dive into the customer’s manufacturing process with detailed conversations and clarification of expectations during the design phase of any project.
Embedded vision is changing how people, machines interact
Embedded vision immerses the user in a more natural way by allowing the products to better augment our existing capabilities.
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Operation-driven matrix design
A multivariable control matrix has manipulated variables (MVs) on one axis, controlled variables (CVs) on the other axis, and models in the matrix that indicate a relationship between that MV/CV pair. Effective multivariable controllers use the right models for various control and optimization needs.
Eight data acquisition best practices
To discover which real-time data adds value to improve operational efficiencies and increase competitive edge in the marketplace, first understand data acquisition systems and consider the eight essential best practices for data acquisition success