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Automation.com, October 2012 By Patrick Supanich, Contributing Writer Over the past year, a number of PROFINET technology developments and organizational structure changes have occurred. First, the release of specification Version 2.3 that covers applications from standard to high speed processes. Second, called performance upgrade, has dramatically increase the speed of the PROFINET network.

Valves control flow of two-component adhesives and sealants such as silicones, epoxies, urethanes and acrylics.

The PIC16F18446 family of microcontrollers are components for use in sensor nodes. The introduction of the ATmega4809 brings a series of megaAVR microcontrollers that were designed to create responsive command and control applications.

By Peter Seeberg and Jürgen Lange, Softing OPC specifications are created with the aim of permitting interoperability between products from different manufacturers. To ensure that a product actually complies with the specification it must undergo a series of compliance tests. Part 6 in a series of eight articles.

These controllers offer deterministic communication and synchronized measurements across standard Ethernet. Engineers can use TSN to synchronize distributed systems across networks.

Model KDS 100 single syringe, infusion pump will deliver a specified volume and automatically shut off when that volume is delivered.

Safety PLC, Safe I/O modules, and Safety PLC programming software are now available as part of a full system solution designed by KEB. All of the new safety products are TÜV Rheinland certified to IEC 61508 SIL3 and EN/ISO 13849-1 PL e.

By using the KL2791 terminal, the energy use of capacitor, universal and shaded-pole motors can be greatly reduced.

CDx Series of absolute encoders features a Safety Integrity Level of 3 (SIL3), with high system performance and a low probability of failure.

RapID Platform Network Interface has been certified to PROFINET Class B and Net Load Class III.

Series HNV Needle Valve is a bar stock style valve that is designed for controlling low flow rates of liquids or gases.

The RollVIA system is used for plasma applications such as surface activation for improved adhesion, carbon removal and descum/desmear for cleaner surfaces, and etchback, which removes a slight amount of dielectric contamination between internal copper planes during production of PCBs.

FlowStation 110 pump station controller package is for use in storm and waste water lift stations and common pump-up applications.

Automation.com, July 2012 By Bill Lydon, Editor At Honeywell Users Group (HUG), 'Sustain. Ability.' was defined as including technology, performance, resources, market and regulatory demands; and described as a holistic approach to sustainability that includes best practices, design, build, operations, and management.

HARTING has developed a transmission principle which involves relocating the transceivers of the controller board into a pluggable module and thus integrates the optical interface according to the principle of "electrical plugging and optical transmission".

The system offers local and remote diagnostic alerts to warn personnel of any impending trouble with the valve/actuator or the valve communication and control terminal.

Michael Rothwell, Director of Controls and Industry Solutions (CIS) for Phoenix Contact, has been added to PI's Board of Directors.

By Dr Harry Zervos, Technology Analyst Energy harvesters and wireless sensors are not always deployed under "a walk in the park" operating environments. The most interesting applications tend to be in sectors where conditions are harsh or devices are inaccessible once deployed.

FANUC’s SCARA robots feature operation for pick and place, assembly, testing/inspection and packaging processes in a range of industries including consumer electronics, auto component, plastics, food and beverage, lab automation, appliances and medical device manufacturing.

Power Engineering International, October 2008 By Tim Probert Technical failures in the power industry are not only difficult to avert but also extremely costly. To ensure the availability and reliability of steam turbines for power generation, this monitoring and testing system, based on hydraulic triple-redundancy, protects against undesirable turbine switch-offs.