Programmable Logic Controllers

Programmable Logic Controllers

Control System targets blow molding applications.

Available for retrofit to existing systems, MACO 6500RSE supports Wonderware 8.0 and WindowsÂ-® XP Professional, which communicate with PLC over 2 separate servers. System offers set point change log to track changes made by operators, SPC program to continuously track 34 items each cycle, and recipe save function to verify names and eliminate potential for lost recipes. Closed loop...

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Development Kit facilitates prototype of SoCs.

Built around 1.5 M gate M1AFS1500-FGG484 FusionÂ-® mixed-signal FPGA, Fusion Embedded Development Kit enables engineers to prototype complete system composed of microprocessor core, programmable logic, and analog blocks. It supports variety of processors, including license-free versions of ARMÂ-® Cortex(TM)-M1 and Core8051. Kit also includes LiberoÂ-® IDE, SoftConsole, 5 V power...

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Programmable Logic Controllers

Pocket PLC offers solution for handling I/O.

Equipped with 32-bit processor, RIO-471x2 provides 400 lines of program memory, 254 symbolic variables, and 6 programmable PID loops. Each unit contains 8 analog inputs, 8 analog outputs, 16 optically isolated inputs, and 16 optically isolated outputs. Multiple devices can be networked together for unlimited I/O expansion. In addition to Ethernet and RS232 communication, PLC supports Modbus...

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Low-Power Remote Controller survives harsh environments.

Certified to UL Class 1, Division 2 standards, DataSite RTU (remote terminal unit) controller acts as PLC that processes user program as well as controls and monitors operation of other equipment. It has embedded Web server and is designed to operate in remote locations. Operating on 12 Vdc, controller also employs 32-bit processor with embedded real-time, multitask operating system; serial and...

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Rexroth Motion Logic Control with Robotics Wins Engineers' Choice Award from Control Engineering Magazine

Rexroth's IndraMotion MLC with embedded robotics won the 2008 Engineer's Choice Award from Control Engineering magazine. Control Engineering magazine readers recognize Bosch Rexroth for high-performance IndraMotion MLC motion, logic and robotics controller. (Hoffman Estates, IL - www.boschrexroth-us.com/) Bosch Rexroth's innovative IndraMotion MLC motion logic controller with embedded robotics...

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Pulse Jet Controller Saves Energy
Programmable Logic Controllers

Pulse Jet Controller Saves Energy

Jan 08, 2009 IntelliPULSE(TM) pulse jet controller for baghouses and dust collectors reduces energy costs and offers direct connection to most all PLCs with user specified field bus communications such as Devicenet, Ethernet, Modbus and Profibus. The intelligent pulse cleaning control technology is said to minimize compressed air use during filter cleaning significantly reducing energy...

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PLC/HMI features white LED backlight.
Programmable Logic Controllers

PLC/HMI features white LED backlight.

Equipped with 5.7 in. TFT QVGA display, Model V570-57-T20B provides multiple auto-tuned PID loops and internal 120 K database for datalogging and recipe programming. Display offers more than 1,000 user-designed screens and up to 500 images per application. On-board I/O can be added by snapping module onto back of unit. Communication options include TCP/IP Ethernet, GSM/SMS, MODBUS, and CANopen...

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MathStar, Inc. Chips Support LodgeNet's Move Into High-Definition Television Services for the Hospitality Industry

HILLSBORO, Ore., Feb. 19 -- MathStar, Inc. (NASDAQ:MATH), a fabless semiconductor company specializing in high-performance programmable logic, today announced that the MPEG-4 to MPEG-2 high-definition (HD) transcoder system manufactured by LG Electronics for LodgeNet has been certified for use in hospitality businesses. The transcoder is built around MathStar's latest Arrix(TM) family of field...

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Programmable Logic Controllers

Xilinx Virtex-5 LXT Platform FPGAs Used in NEC's SX-9; World's Fastest Vector Supercomputer

PCI Express Endpoint Block and High-Speed RocketIO Transceivers Onboard Virtex-5 LXT Devices Help NEC Reduce Costs and Improve I/O Performance for SX-9 Vector Supercomputer SAN JOSE, Calif., Feb. 13 -- Xilinx, Inc. (NASDAQ:XLNX), the world's leading provider of programmable solutions, today announced that NEC Corporation has adopted the high-performance Virtex(TM)-5 LXT platform for its SX...

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Xilinx Announces Digital Pre-Distortion Reference Design for Freescale's LDMOS Power Amplifier Devices

Industry leaders collaborate to substantially decrease radio development time, increase efficiency and reduce cost for wireless infrastructure BARCELONA, Spain, Feb. 11 -- Xilinx Inc. (NASDAQ:XLNX), the world's leading supplier of programmable logic solutions, today announced a new digital pre-distortion (DPD) reference design based on its Virtex(TM) family of platform FPGAs and XtremeDSP...

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