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Redundant Control Simplified
Opto 22 Introduces Snap PAC Redundancy Option Kit
Is Redundancy Necessary or Superfluous?
Unnecessary Redundancy?: The Value of the Product or the Critical Nature of the Process Can Warrant It
A PLC by Any Other Name
A PAC Is a PLC on Steroids. Anything a PLC Can Do, a PAC Can Do
FPGA Platform Allows Faster Implementations
New Help for the FPGA-Challenged: VeriLog Is a New Language You Should Know
White Papers: In Depth Research
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.
Understanding programmable automation controllers (PACs) in industrial automation
Author: Opto 22
Posted: 01/25/2007
This paper provides an understanding of how PACs provide in a single compact controller the advanced control features, network connectivity, device interoperability, and enterprise data integration capabilities found in PLC- or PC-based automation controllers.
News
Product Announcements
- Opto 22's new SNAP PAC Redundancy Option Kit (SNAP-PAC-ROK) can be used to design an Ethernet-based redundant control system with maximum reliability and distributed intelligence that can recover instantly from failure, uses standard off-the-shelf components and costs less than traditional redundant controllers.
- Programmable automation controller (PAC) is designed to control tasks that require the features of both PLCs and industrial PCs.
- Ethernet TCP/IP PLCs are built for the Bus Terminal I/O system.
- PID modules support ramp/soak control and provide multi-zone PID control, data acquisition and I/O for PC, DCS or PLC control systems.
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