Integrating IIoT equipment into manufacturing systems
The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) equipment should be integrated even into older manufacturing systems to optimize facility and system operations. Think you’re using IIoT technologies? Are you adding sensors in 12 steps or 6 steps?
Distributed controls, smart IO
With processing power increasing, controllers tucked in input/output (I/O) communication blocks make distributed controls easier than ever. With the increased controller capabilities, higher speed/more open communication protocols and more powerful, lower cost microprocessors, more distributed and autonomous systems seems likely.
Data logger with field removable IO modules
Watlow's D4T with Intuition is a data logger that features field removable input/output (I/O) modules for design flexibility.
Discrete and analog IO modules
AutomationDirect’s Productivity2000 programmable controller line includes discrete and analog input and output modules.
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Top 5 Control Engineering articles September 5-11: Ladder logic, safer process facilities, stepper motors, more
Articles about ladder logic, safer process facilities, stepper motors and closed-loop technology, small-scale automation projects, and SCADA cybersecurity were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from September 5-11. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Developing high-performance HMIs: Enhancing interface effectiveness
Inside Process: This two-part series examines the development of high-performance, human-machine interface (HMI) methodology. Part 1 covered HMI evolution, security, improving usability, and consistent use of color. Part 2 focuses on accuracy versus context, accessibility, visual hierarchy, animation versus static indication, and 2-D versus 3-D screens.
Wireless IO modules with cloud connectivity for environmental and machine monitoring
Advantech's Wise-4000 IoT wireless I/O modules include and RS-485 port, analog, and digital signal models.
Signal conditioning modules with Bluetooth configuration
Acromag's microBlox uB modules can safely interface a wide variety of voltage, current, temperature, frequency, and other field signals and are designed for embedded or portable applications such as test stands, defense systems, and process control applications.
Optical measurement solution for inspection, reverse engineering applications
Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence's Blaze 600M is a non-contact optical measurement solution designed to provide 3-D data acquisition and actionable data for measurement, inspection, product development, line tuning, and reverse engineering applications.