The LOGO! 8.2 basic devices, TDE and LOGO! Soft Comfort, support custom Web pages with Web server integrated in each device. Both are available for immediate shipments. LOGO! Soft Comfort V8.2 makes it easy to create specialized applications, featuring an additional LOGO! Web Editor Software Tool for creating custom Web pages for LOGO! 8.2 basic […]
Rugged Flat Panels Provide HD Resolution
Industrial Flat Panel monitors that offer full High Definition (HD) resolution are ready for delivery. The ruggedized 15-, 19- and 22-inch displays provide touch input and the option to operate the devices isolated with 24 V DC. The wide-screen displays have a continuous glass front capable of resolution up to 1920×1080 pixels as well as […]
Controllers Add Motion Control Functionality
The SIMATIC S7-1500 controller family is being upgraded with a pair of advanced CPUs that give the controller family motion control capabilities. The 1516T-3 PN/DP and 1516TF-3 PN/DP, handling tasks and functions such as speed, position, gearing, camming, and kinematic control. The two new controllers come equipped with TIA Portal V15 and Controller Firmware V2.5. […]
Global Aerospace Manufacturer Reduces Risks of Production Disruptions with RFID
Maine-based Caron Engineering develops advanced CNC hardware and software solutions to improve performance, productivity and profitability. A global jet engine manufacturer approached the company to find a way to better manage the tools used by its CNC machines. Caron Engineering provided its Tool Monitoring Adaptive Control (TMAC) system to automatically adjust the CNC machine tool’s […]
SIDOOR Automatic Door Controls
Most people are familiar with door control technology in supermarkets and other public places. As you approach the entrance, a sensor is triggered. The door then opens – or at least, it is supposed to. Sometimes the door moves too slowly. Sometimes the sensor is triggered when people are passing as opposing to entering/leaving the […]
The SIMATIC PN/BACnet LINK
PROFINET (Process Field Net) is the standard for industrial networking in automation. It brings Ethernet to the factory floor where it collects data from, and controls industrial systems, equipment, devices and systems to improve the quality and efficiency of manufacturing. But many other standards and communication protocols exist within the industrial world. One of the […]
New Display Sizes Extend Rugged Modules
Family offers versatile mounting, large memory capacities The SIMATIC IPC477E PRO now comes in 15-, 19- and 22-inch versions, expanding the portfolio of Siemens PRO devices. Rugged aluminum enclosures help the line provide all around IP65-rated protection. The line offers a broad range of mounting options. The rugged enclosures can be mounted on a support […]
Gateway Links PROFINET and CAN
Connects up to 126 nodes The SIMATIC PN/CAN LINK communications gateway lets users connect a PROFINET network to a CAN or CANopen fieldbus and exchange data between the two networks. The module gives the user the option of communicating with up to 126 CAN nodes. Configurations can be made in the TIA Portal V14 or […]
Wall Mounts Simplify Drive Installation
Rugged kits save space, speed setup Wall-mounting kits for Siemens Sinamics G120C and G120 PM240-2 modular drives allow easy, fast installation of the drives. The low-cost kits conform to NEMA 1 and UL Type 1 standards for interior applications. These wall-mount kits are designed in accordance with UL 61800-5-1 standards for AC drives. Available in […]
SIMATIC IPC327E Box PC – the Building Block of the Digital Factory
The digital factory is the goal of ongoing industry initiatives to digitize factories, and enterprise operations. In manufacturing and production, being able to link information across all levels of the organization and all systems opens the door to unprecedented levels of efficiency. In turn, this places insights into the hands of management in near real […]
