Topic: Programmable Controllers

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All the Right Connections
Gateways and Protocol Adapters Help Users Resolve an Ever-Growing List of Network Options

New Game for Programmable Safety
New ISO 13849-1 and IEC 62061 Machine Safety Standards are Stricter, Pushing More Builders to Include Programmable Safety in Their Machine Design

Candymaker Combines, Simplifies Controls
Cama Handles Chocolates With an Integrated Approach That Needs Only One Controller for Three Delta Robots

Panel Meters Take Control
Panel Meters Now Can Do Control in the Process, and so Many Users Don't Need All the PLCs and SCADA Software They Had to Use in the Past

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New Controllers Extend Integrated Automation to Small Systems
Author: Siemens
Posted: 07/07/2010
In the past, automation users designing small control systems have been challenged by many requirements to integrate with other connected devices, such as HMIs, additional controllers, networks, business systems, etc. Attempting to meet these system needs, and the inability to meet them with existing technology, forced designers to choose a larger controller than otherwise needed, or a PC-based controller, or even a "green-board" custom controller. Now, controller-technology trends have produced a new option, which is "just right" for many applications.

Cabling Requirements for Harsh, Industrial Applications
Author: Peter McNeil, Product Marketing Manager, L-com Global Connectivity
Posted: 03/24/2009
This white paper explains the difference between traditional commercial controlled environments and harsh industrial environments, as well as the type of cabling and interconnectivity products to specify when designing networks. Additionally this white paper includes information on the two popular standards for measuring and rating harsh environments, IP and NEMA.

Using the NI 17xx Smart Camera Direct Drive Lighting Controller
Author: National Instruments
Posted: 02/08/2008
The use of proper lighting is often overlooked when designing a machine vision application.

Combination Motor Controller
Author: WEG Electric Motors Corp.
Posted: 10/12/2007
This white paper outlines the differences between Type E and Type F starters recently introduced by the revisions on UL508.

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