OPC Training Courses
The OPC Training Institute (OPCTI) is offering several hands-on and theoretical courses. The training is ideal for professionals in the industrial, commercial, and military fields. OPCTI offers four progressive levels of training: Level 1: OPC and DCOM Diagnostics Level 2: OPC Security Level 3: OPC Unified Architecture (OPC UA) Level 4: Advanced OPC Projects
COM Express for Harsh Environments White Paper
GE Intelligent Platforms recently published a white paper titled, COM Express for Harsh Environments. The white paper describes how design innovation of COM technology can expand its reach beyond low-stress environments and into more rugged conditions. The GE COM Express white paper discusses key considerations in selecting a COM Express module specifically designed for harsh [...]
ISaGRAF 6 Workbench for Industrial Automation
ISaGRAF rolled out version 6.0 of their IEC 61131-3 and IEC 61499 compliant firmware and workbench for building industrial automation products. ISaGRAF 6.0 leverages the Microsoft Visual Studio Shell and offers an environment for OEMs and automation vendors to create differentiated products for their markets. The ISaGRAF 6 Workbench is based on an open plug-in [...]
Development of Highly Reliable Multilayer Piezo Actuators White Paper
PI (Physik Instrumente) published a white paper on the development and test of highly reliable multilayer piezo actuators. The white paper describes the development and lifetime tests of ceramic encapsulated actuators under different operating conditions (DC and AC). The actuators are compared to polymer coated piezo ceramic actuators in long term tests. Equations and graphs [...]
The MathWorks Simulink PLC Coder
Simulink PLC Coder, from The MathWorks, is a tool that generates IEC 61131 structured text for programmable logic controller (PLC) and programmable automation controller (PAC) devices. With Simulink PLC Coder, engineers can automatically generate code for industrial control systems, including closed-loop and supervisory control applications. Simulink PLC Coder enables Model-Based Design for manufacturing and power [...]
Texas Instruments controlSUITE Software
Texas Instruments (TI) introduced controlSUITE software for their TMS320C2000 microcontrollers (MCUs) that enable real-time control applications. controlSUITE software simplifies evaluation, application adaptation, debug, test, and reuse. C2000 controlSUITE software includes libraries and examples that are full, open source projects, serving as true development systems for applications such as motor control. In addition, a new installer [...]
MDT Software AutoSave v5.05 for Change Management
MDT Software announced AutoSave Version 5.05 change management software. The new version of the AutoSave software provides change management down to the project level in Vijeo Citect and CitectSCADA. MDT AutoSave is an enterprise source management solution to secure, protect, save, restore, discover, and track changes in PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, robots, and other industrial [...]
Technosoft TML_LIB_X20 Motion Control Library
The TML_LIB_X20 Motion Control Library embeds the Technosoft drives’ intelligence into a B&R PLC environment. The library is a collection of high-level functions and blocks enabling the control of the Technosoft intelligent drives from a B&R PLC. It works with B&R’s Automation Studio v3.0 SP3. With TML_LIB functions, designers can control Technosoft drives individually or [...]
OPC Training for Honeywell Experion PKS
The OPC Training Institute will develop customized OPC training for Honeywell based on Experion PKS. The course is ideal for Honeywell engineers, end-users, EPC contractors, and system integrators. The class will equip attendees with an understanding of OPC technology and planning, designing and implementing secure and reliable OPC interface to Experion PKS Systems. The training [...]
Fujitsu MB91470 Motor Control Kit
The A91470-MOTOR-Kit, from Fujitsu Microelectronics, is a motor control starter kit that supports development with the MB91F479 32-bit RISC microcontroller for industrial applications. The kit is ideal for driving a 3-phase brushless DC motor (BLDC) or permanent magnet synchronous motor (PMSM) found in washing machines, air conditioners, refrigerators, and other consumer white goods. The kit [...]
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