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PLC programming software incorporates new features

WindLDR has now been upgraded to version 5.20, which provides compatibility for the new Windows Vista operating system and programme conversion from all earlier Idec PLCs

News from Idec Electronics, Apr 16, 2007

Analogue modules give lower cost per channel

With only two channels available on the earlier MicroSmart analogues this has been significantly improved to eight for the FC4A-J8C1 resulting in a considerable reduction in cost per channel

News from Idec Electronics, Mar 8, 2007

Programmable automation controllers can beat PLCs

PACs have become a popular alternative to Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) in many control applications; the primary difference between a PLC and a PAC is the way it is programmed

News from United Electronic Industries, Feb 5, 2007

PAC - the new name automation and control

Programmable automation controller - or PAC - is the new name for a multi-domain, networkable, single database industrial automation and control system

News from System Devices, Aug 25, 2006

Scotland trials automation service concept

Mitsubishi Electric has joined forces with Dowding and Mills to create an Automation Service Centre for Scotland, at Bellshill, near Glasgow

News from Mitsubishi Electric Automation Systems, Aug 8, 2006

This PLC can handle most complex tasks

Twelve CPU modules have been added which are compatible with the current MicroSmart input/output modules and are the same physical size as the present CPUs.

News from Idec Electronics, Jul 6, 2006

Airliner wing testing soars to new heights

Employing 186 servo drives with tightly coordinated motion control, jig's operation relies on Mitsubishi control and ultra high-speed networking built on a backbone of Mitsubishi's SSCnet technology

News from Mitsubishi Electric Automation Systems, Mar 27, 2006

PLC promises Formula One performance

Offers speeds up to 4.5 times faster, eight times more memory, more connectivity, faster programming, more expansion options - and all at no extra cost

News from Mitsubishi Electric Automation Systems, Nov 16, 2005

Keyence catalogue a useful reference source

Full of ideas to improve productivity and quality, the Keyence catalogue not only provides product information, but also a useful source of reference for every engineer.

News from Keyence (UK), Apr 12, 2004

2000-2001 catalogue launched

Full of ideas to improve productivity and quality, the Keyence catalogue for 2000-2001 contains information on sensors, vision systems, measuring instruments, bar code readers and PLCs

News from Keyence (UK), Apr 12, 2004

Microprocessor core module for embedded systems

Feature-packed microprocessor core module for designers who want to rapidly develop and implement embedded systems with fully integrated ethernet connectivity

News from Impulse Corporation, May 30, 2002

PXI controllers

Control loops at up to 40kHz and embedded Labview run-time engine means new embedded controllers deliver significant performance gains

News from National Instruments, Feb 15, 2002

Full featured PICMG SBC

Exploiting the power of the Pentium 4 processor in an all-in-one single board computer offering unprecedented performance with the latest technology and Class B compliance

News from Impulse Corporation, Feb 14, 2002

Fastest embedded controllers on the market

Up to 1.26GHz Pentium III chips drive new series 3U embedded controllers for PXI and CompactPCI from National Instruments; packaging makes them suitable for harsh environments

News from National Instruments, Sep 19, 2001

Power CPU launched for popular micro PLC

Siemens Automation and Drives is expanding its range of Simatic S7-200 micro PLCs with the CPU 226XM, a device with an extra large 16KB program memory and 10KB data memory

News from Siemens Automation and Drives, Jun 15, 2001

Quick, simple programming for first time PLC user

New programming software from Siemens Automation and Drives has been designed specifically for simple control tasks, and enables the first-time PLC user to learn simply and quickly

News from Siemens Automation and Drives, Jun 14, 2001

Small but versatile new PLCs fill the gap

The new Mitsubishi Electric FX1S and FX1N PLC ranges will fill the functionality and pricing gap between the highly successful Mitsubishi FX0S and the top of the range PLC, the FX2N

News from Mitsubishi Electric Automation Systems, Feb 26, 2001

Micro PLCs perfect for distributed machine control

No longer restricted to standalone applications, the new FX1N and FX2N micro PLCs from Mitsubishi Electric can now control as Masters AS-i and I/O link networks.

News from Mitsubishi Electric Automation Systems, Feb 23, 2001

Integrated PLCs and OIs for innovative band saws

Missler, a well known manufacturer of band saws, is now offering many advantages by using GE Fanuc integrated PLCs and OIs in its designs, which use a new technology that power drives two wheels

News from GE Fanuc Automation, Feb 5, 2001

Micro PLC offers range of expansion capabilities

Just released to the UK market by Idec Electronics is a brand new Micro PLC called MicroSmart, available in three Brick versions providing 10, 16 and 24 I/O

News from Idec Europe, Dec 28, 2000

SYSMAC-SCS helps workers to keep their cool

Omron PLCs and the SYSMAC-SCS SCADA package have enabled a supplier of solar shading control systems to step into the light.

News from Omron Electronics, Dec 4, 2000

Flexible and cost-effective micro PLCs

It is against the background of the demands for more I/O and more functionality combined with the need for freedom from restrictions from software and physical size that the CPM family was designed.

News from Omron Electronics, Oct 6, 2000

24-input CPU gives new option for micro PLC

A new, 24 input CPU has been announced by Siemens Automation and Drives for their Simatic S7-200 range of micro PLCs, along with additional software to simplify the configuration and programming

News from Siemens Automation and Drives, Sep 5, 2000