B&R is adding new mass memory options for its Automation PC 3100 and Panel PC 3100 industrial PCs. In addition to CFast cards, it is now also possible to use M.2 modules. This type of memory offers fast access and up to 1 TB of storage capacity. M.2 memory modules are very compact and are based on MLC technology. Their high throughput makes them particularly attractive for data logging and other data-intensive applications.
Take advantage now of the extended possibilities of ASi-5. The latest development stage of the AS-Interface now allows larger data volumes to be transmitted at much faster speeds. You can also integrate a wide variety of IO-Link devices easily and cost-effectively – thanks to ASi profile cable with simple piercing technology and no topology restrictions.
To ensure the safety of lone workers at all times, companies depend on solutions that speed up emergency response times. To complement its portfolio of intrinsically safe mobile devices, the Pepperl+Fuchs brand ecom has developed the eSENTINEL app, an easy-to-use tool for improving employee safety. A key consideration during app development was providing users with basic safeguards for everyday use.
Discover how easy and cost-effective it is to integrate a wide variety of IO-Link devices into your system – with Bihl+Wiedemann’s Small Starter Kit ASi-5/IO-Link, which is available in two versions. The starter kit includes an ASi-5/ASi-3 Gateway, a four-port IO-Link Master and B+W’s user-friendly software suite. You receive everything fully assembled and wired in a handy carrying case, and even have enough space to install your own IO-Link devices.
ABB has recently launched the latest generation of its Advanced Process Control (APC) to provide complete digital control over wet end operations, optimizing productivity and profit for paper mills globally. Wet End Control — an ABB Ability APC solution for paper mills — stabilizes the wet end process and reduces variability by controlling, monitoring and optimizing retention performance.
The Genesis Systems Group based in Davenport, Iowa, USA, develops robotic systems for non-destructive inspection (NDI) of large components for large and small aircraft, satellites and even full-size rockets. PC- and EtherCAT-based control technology not only enables high accuracy and high throughput for automated testing of safety-critical components, but also offers considerable savings with regards to cabling and installation.
Recently, Rockwell Automation, Inc. had announced the introduction of its VersaView 6300 family of Allen-Bradley industrial computers, which will be available starting August 2020. The launch of the VersaView 6300 family follows the May 2020 acquisition of ASEM S.p.A. and represents a considerable extension of the company’s capability for industrial PCs (IPC), human machine interface (HMI) and secure Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) remote access solutions.
Bristol Instruments launches 4-digit universal panel PID regulator designed for maximum flexibility and user comfort.
PC-based control specialist Beckhoff has expanded its established, highly successful TwinCAT product range to include TwinCAT Vision, an integrated Image processing solution. This addition underscores the increasing importance of image processing as a quality factor across mechanical engineering, particularly in applications like Industrie 4.0, Quality optimisation, and track-and-trace.
Made exclusively for AutomationDirect by Yokogawa, the ProSense PPC5 series of Advanced Process Controllers has the features, functionality, and performance to handle temperature, pressure, level, flow, and other process variable control applications. These controllers accept inputs directly from thermocouples or RTDs and analog signals from most any type of process variable sensor/transmitter.
AutomationDirect StrideLinx VPN routers provide an outgoing, secure connection from remote machines or systems to the StrideLinx platform. Routers are easily configured and have a built-in firewall to isolate company and control networks. These easy-to-use, IT-friendly industrial VPN routers minimize costly field support by providing remote programming, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
BittWare, a Molex company, a supplier of enterprise-class FPGA accelerator products, is pleased to introduce the all new TeraBox 200DE edge server. Building upon the success of our market-leading range of TeraBox servers for the data center, the TeraBox 200DE enables world-class FPGA acceleration to be deployed in the more challenging, harsh environments demanded of edge applications.
On January 14, 2020, Microsoft stopped supporting Windows 7; the company will no longer provide any security updates to eliminate new security vulnerabilities. This gives cybercriminals the opportunity to hack into production computers with Windows 7 operating systems, increasing the security risk.
Made exclusively for AutomationDirect by Yokogawa, ProSense® PPC5 series advanced process controllers handle temperature, pressure, level, flow, and other process variable control applications and offer a variety of control, input, output, alarm and communications options.
ARBOR Technology Corp., a provider of embedded computing solutions, was recently pleased to introduce the latest Quick Boot technology which enables its x86-based embedded systems to speed up the boot process. This feature greatly decreases boot time to about 6 to 8 seconds from power on to a fully running Windows system, thus achieving premium efficiency to an embedded system.
The C6 SMART is a powerful embedded PC that is ideal for medium-high performance industrial machines requiring coordinated motion control, and features an integrated EtherCAT communication bus. Expandable KEB I/O modules are easily added as required. Visualization can be handled in the SMART. An integrated DVI output allows the connection of an industrial monitor.
