Controller uses microSD memory card

News  |  www.controleng.com | May 1, 2009

Opto 22 announces that its standalone and rack-mounted programmable automation controllers are now equipped with a microSD card slot that supports standard cards up to 2 GB. Such removable data storage in controllers enables easy firmware and control strategy updates, and can be used to store

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Touchscreen computer, HMI for explosive atmospheres

News  |  www.controleng.com | Feb 1, 2009

General Atomic Electronic Systems Inc. (GA-ESI) Terminal Automation Products division, serving the bulk petroleum and chemical storage and distribution industry for 30 years, expands its specialized products and system integration expertise with the HMI-3000Ex touchscreen computer (human-machine

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MHIA | Product

An informational booklet developed by the Conveyor Product Section of the Material Handling Industry. Provides general application guidelines for selecting gravity (non-powered) roller and wheel conveyors. Text is 16 pages and includes illustrations.

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Exclusive: Modules boost security

News  |  www.controleng.com | Apr 30, 2007

Scalance S family of industrial Ethernet security modules from Siemens Energy & Automation Inc. offers the functionality and protection of a firewall and virtual private network (VPN), allowing only real-time, authenticated communication between authorized devices within the automation network.

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Scalable, animated Web HMI applications

News  |  www.controleng.com | Nov 1, 2008

Just as sports fans use Internet-capable devices to get the latest information about favorite teams, manufacturers can remotely monitor plant-floor operations status with FactoryTalk ViewPoint software from Rockwell Automation. It is among the first commercially available, thin-client applications

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MHIA | Product

This 29-page booklet lists qualifications required to be a crane operator, as well as "shall and shall nots." Safety is stressed by describing the best way to operate a crane. The safety suggestions are intended to supplement company safety practices and crane manufacturers' instructions.

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Wall-mount power supply for high shock

News  |  www.controleng.com | Jan 1, 2009

Siemens Energy & Automation has released the SITOP Wall Mount 24 V dc/10 A power supply designed to operate in high-shock and -vibration conditions. Wall-mount design said to eliminate danger from spring effect of a DIN-rail clip. Built with heavy-duty components securely mounted with high

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Ethernet cable redundancy

News  |  www.controleng.com | Jul 11, 2008

Compact Link Selector from B&R Industrial Automation Corp. connects Ethernet Powerlink controlled nodes, adding redundancy and reliability. Process control and manufacturing automation often require cable redundancy and long cable runs, but closing a ring can cause cable feedback. Ethernet

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Acrobat Reader is required to be installed on your computer to download the document. If you prefer, this document can be sent to you for the price shown below by adding this item to your cart and completing your order.

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Rack-mounted automation controller

News  |  www.controleng.com | Apr 1, 2006

SCADAPackER automation controller, first rack-mounted system in the SCADAPack family, provides flexible solutions for applications requiring high-speed control and monitoring. Product meets a wide range of I/O requirements. It offers native DNP and includes embedded sequence of events logging and

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