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OPC Training Courses

Ken Cheung — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 15:05:05 +0000

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

Ken Cheung — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 11:04:50 +0000

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 environments to meet rugged application needs.

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ISaGRAF 6 Workbench for Industrial Automation

Ken Cheung — Thu, 16 Sep 2010 11:01:11 +0000

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 technology designed specifically for industrial automation needs.

Development of Highly Reliable Multilayer Piezo Actuators White Paper

Ken Cheung — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 16:48:11 +0000

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 for lifetime calculation under different operational and environmental conditions and special internal electrode designs for stress reduction are discussed.

The MathWorks Simulink PLC Coder

Ken Cheung — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 12:08:41 +0000

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 generation equipment controlled by PLCs and PACs. Simulink PLC Coder is available now. U.S. list prices start at $10,000.

Texas Instruments controlSUITE Software

Ken Cheung — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 12:33:32 +0000

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 eliminates frustrations related to versioning and dependencies and gives developers access to the complete software offering in a centralized location.

MDT Software AutoSave v5.05 for Change Management

Ken Cheung — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 20:49:40 +0000

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 programmable devices and documents. AutoSave Version 5.05 change management software includes technical enhancements that results in greater flexibility, support, greater ease of use, shorter learning curve, and decreased possibility of human error.

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Technosoft TML_LIB_X20 Motion Control Library

Ken Cheung — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 17:56:26 +0000

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 grouped, by sending commands for simple (TS_MoveAbsolute), complex (TS_SetPVT, TS_PVTPoint, etc.) or synchronized (TS_GearIn) moves. The TML_LIB_X20 is an ideal tool for a quick implementation on a B&R PLC of motion control applications with Technosoft products.

OPC Training for Honeywell Experion PKS

Ken Cheung — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 18:31:29 +0000

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 will be held at Honeywell’s Automation College locations globally. OPC is a global industrial connectivity standard that enables process control and manufacturing applications to communicate with each other using an interoperable, reliable, and secure connection.

More info: OPC Training Institute

Fujitsu MB91470 Motor Control Kit

Ken Cheung — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 23:26:54 +0000

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 simplifies the evaluation and implementation of the MB91F479, reducing design cycle time and enabling faster time-to-market. The new motor control starter kit is available now at $650 each.