Innovative Online Software Speeds Machine Safety Compliance

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Learn in five steps the process behind Siemens’ Safety Evaluation Tool to ease your transition to the new ISO 13849-1 machine safety standard. As of the end of 2011, the machine safety standard EN954-1 has been effectively replaced by EN/ISO 13849-1. The new standard addresses the latest technologies not covered by 954-1, imposing new demands on machine manufacturers under the EU Machinery Directive. The replacement occurred because EN 954-1 no longer represented the current... Read More

Siemens vs. Allen-Bradley: A Third-Party Look at Current Safety Platforms

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Both platforms have changed a lot in the last year. A systems integrator compares the state of the art in both platforms, addressing ease of programming, troubleshooting, ability to share data, and use of libraries and modules. View this webinar, where the integrator creates a safety program in each platform, highlighting similarities and differences. When it comes to safety, the past year has seen plenty of activity. Regulators continue to demand improvements in safety, prompting... Read More

Aerospace Lab Engineers a New Type of Precision Crane Control Material Handling

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Eliminating the sway of huge payloads through state-of-the-art controls technology is one outcome of a research lab driven by a unique industry/university partnership. Located in the heart of downtown Atlanta, Georgia, on the campus of the Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech), is one of the foremost multidisciplinary research centers focusing on next generation manufacturing technologies: the Manufacturing Research Center (MARC). For nearly a decade, Siemens, through... Read More

Siemens Safety Video Series

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Series of 7 Siemens Safety Videos Introduction to Safety Integrated Integrated Safety Network Hardwired vs Networked Solution Benefits of Safety Integrated Safety PLC Products Safety Integrated Real Results Safety Integrated with PROFISafe Have an Inquiry for Siemens about this article? Click Here >>    Read More →

Video Tutorial: Machine Safety Dilemma – Part 1

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Part 1 – Traditional Machine Safety maintenance situation role-play and its modern day solution. Learn how Siemens Safety Integrated systems can eliminate maintenance and troubleshooting problems often encountered in traditional hardwired machine safety systems. This is part 1 of a multi-part series taped live at our Safety Innovation Tour showcasing time and cost saving benefits when implementing Siemens Safety Integrated systems. Full self-paced CD available upon request... Read More

Connectors Ease Move to High Bandwidth

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Siemens FastConnect line ensures high reliability. The usage of Gigabit Ethernet is rapidly increasing in industrial markets, creating a market for infrastructure products. Siemens Industry Inc. is responding with FastConnect connectors that can be quickly and easily installed without special tools. Integral FastConnect connectors are designed to simplify installation, permitting fast and fault-free assembly for the RJ45 plugs. Several factors improve reliability. A connector... Read More

PCs, Displays Simplify Input

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System keys can be programmed for common tasks. Key operation is being added to a number of Panel PCs and Industrial LCD monitors from Siemens Industry Automation Division. The programmable keys simplify operator’s jobs by letting them perform repetitive tasks with fewer keystrokes. The Panel PC lines, the Simatic HMI IPC477C and HMI IPC577C, now include 12- and 15-inch devices with keys. The Simatic Industrial LCD monitor line is being expanded with two compact 12- and 15-inch... Read More

Scheduler added to HMI

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WinCC V7 enhancement simplifies scheduling Human machine interfaces continue to expand their capabilities, providing a single source for all the information operators need to run their equipment efficiently. The Simatic WinCC V7 enhances conventional HMI functions with a calendar-based user interface. The Simatic WinCC Calendar Scheduler option lets operators utilize both a calendar as well as editors for configuring and managing events and associated actions. The Calendar Scheduler... Read More

Increasing Solar Power Yield by 20 to 40%

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Software positioning solar panels for utmost efficiency. Reliance on foreign energy sources and the drive to reduce greenhouse gas emissions are combining to make solar energy a viable, attractive energy source in the US. Due to federal and state government mandates to achieve significantly higher levels of energy from renewable energy sources, solar energy is expected to achieve rapid growth rates in the coming years. Critical to maximizing efficiencies with solar panels, and... Read More

Wireless Networks: Self Healing Capabilities Offer Edge

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The self healing capabilities of wireless networks offer an edge over traditional wired technology. In the wired versus wireless debate, network cables have always been touted as the most reliable solution. That’s likely to change in coming years as wireless architectures bring self-healing capabilities to the networking world. When nodes on wireless networks fail, modern peer to peer architectures have the ability to find alternative paths, sending signals to other nodes until... Read More