New Controls and Controllers Products

Programmable FPGA targets automotive applications.

Supplied in packages as small as 10 x 10 mm, Xilinx-® Automotive (XA)- Artix-®-7 AEC-Q100 qualified FPGAs comprise- 4- devices that provide 30k–101k logic cells- and up to 285 I/Os. DSP capabilities provide up to 264 GMACs of signal processing performance, while integrated Gigabit transceivers- support data rates up to 6.25 Gbps. Other features include dynamic partial reconfiguration...

Linemaster Hercules RF Foot Control with Handle

Linemaster introduces a new handle option for the Industrial RF Wireless Hercules foot control.- Three standard off the shelf models are available with the positioning handle, SP-831-111100XA (single function), SP-831-111201XA (two function), and SP-831-111302XA (three function).- After being attached, the RF Hercules Handle stands about 3 feet tall when measured from the top of the foot...

Price Engineering Company Inc. Attains ISO 9001-2008 Certification

Rigorous certification process signifies commitment to providing quality products and services, dedication to continuous improvement Hartland, Wis. — Price Engineering Company, Inc., which provides a broad range of engineered and custom products and solutions in the areas of hydraulics and pneumatics, automation, electrical systems, and modular framing announced it has attained ISO 9001:2008...

NX Series Safety Controller Honored as a Winner in the 2013 Design News Golden Mousetrap Awards

Controllers promote seamless integration of safety and other automation disciplines SCHAUMBURG, IL – OMRON Automation and Safety announces that NX Series Safety Controllers have been selected as a Golden Mousetrap Award Winner in the Automation and Controls category. The Omron NX Series represents a breakthrough by combining automation and safety on the same EtherCAT-® network in a mixed I/O...

Troubleshooting Guide: What Your Cranes Wish You Knew

Your guide to crane troubleshooting

Indra's Traffic Management System Now Being Used in Metro Manila, in the Philippines

• An advanced control centre, equipped with the multinational's Hermes solution, will help improve mobility in the Philippines' main metropolitan area, which has more than 11 million residents • The traffic system manages from MMDA's new Command, Control and Communications Center 85 key intersections and monitors traffic with the help of 25 video surveillance cameras that have been installed...

Symtavision and Lauterbach Collaborate on Joint Workflow for Automotive ECU Development

Workflow speeds up system design, reduces refinement iterations and minimizes the effort for future software extensions Braunschweig, Germany — Symtavision, the global leader for timing design and timing verification for embedded real-time systems, and Lauterbach, the leading manufacturer of microprocessor development tools, have created a joint workflow for the development of automotive ECUs....

RF Wireless Foot Control aids welding equipment operation.

Operating in ISM 2.4 GHz frequency band, Varior utilizes hall sensor technology to give end-user smooth and precise control of output. Receiver plugs directly into equipment to be operated, and transmitter operates on 3 AA batteries that- afford 4,000 hr of operation. Compatible with such welding equipment as potter's wheels, electric vehicles, or anywhere variable control of motor is required,...

Failsafe Controller offers bit performance of 1 ns.

Suited for safety-related applications in machine and plant automation, Simatic S7-1518F Failsafe CPU features 10 MB user memory and variety of communication interfaces, including 2 Profinet interfaces, 1 Profinet with 2-port switch, and 1 Profibus interface. CPU supports connection of up to 128 drive axes and isochronous operation in range of 250 -µs. Controller is certified to EN 61508 (2010)...

Indra is Awarded New Ticketing Contracts for the Sao Paulo and Santiago (Chile) Subways for the Amount of Euros5.3 Million

• The multinational will install the access control and ticket validation system for the Sao Paulo Subway's Line 5 extension, and it will provide support and maintenance services for the Santiago Subway during five years • These contracts consolidate Indra as a leading provider of intelligent technologies for urban public transport in Latin America, with projects completed in Curitiba,...

Signaling Controller targets Diameter based networks.

Leveraging dynamic multi-layer routing mechanisms, DiSC Diameter Intelligent Signaling Controller enables- operators rolling out LTE and Evolved Packet Switched core networks to dynamically control and manage data traffic.- Preemptive overload protection helps to maintain efficiency of Diameter traffic management during unexpected traffic peaks. Security features include connectivity access...

ISO-Certified Plastic Injection Molding from Rodon

The Rodon Group is a proven leader in high-volume, close tolerance injection molding. We offer globally competitive, innovative manufacturing solutions for a broad range of industries. Check out our video to learn more.