Instrumentation & Automation News articles from February 2001

Instrumentation & Automation News archives from February 2001

Digital Laser Sensors.(LV Series by Keyence Corp. of America)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
February 1, 2001... LV Series Digital Laser Sensors combine long range detection (up to 1000 mm) with high speed and accuracy in a compact design for remote installation in harsh or hazardous environments. All sensors are definite-reflective, semiconductor laser...

SNAP Module For PID Control.(systems management software by Opto 22)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
February 1, 2001... The SNAP-PID-V module allows you to configure, debug, and execute PID control loops at the I/O level. It can be used with Opto 22's SNAP Ethernet I/O systems and SNAP-IT units operating with the SNAP-B3000-ENET brain. All necessary PID...

AC Power Monitor And Display.(PPM computer software)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2001... The PPM AC Power Monitor and Display continuously monitors three-phase power systems. It sets up in minutes to handle the majority of low voltage panel measurements typically found in facility, factory automation, and industrial process...

Pool Reflections.(National Manufacturing Week, Regal Pilots and Terminal Blocks)(Brief Article)(Column)
February 1, 2001... National Manufacturing Week, Regal Pilots And Terminal Blocks You might ask what do these three topics have in common? That's fair but bear with me. It's the season for trade shows in our industry and one of the largest and most prestigious...

Aisle-by-Aisle guide.(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
February 1, 2001... Axiom Technology, Inc. BOOTH 4242 The P1150 is a Panel PC with modular design, simplified system upgrades and bountiful expansion capabilities. It features a high-brightness 200nit 15" touchscreen TFT, numerous I/O options and a modular...

Terminal Blocks.(control wire and cable products)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2001... Terminal Block System Simplifies Cable Wiring & Interfacing Interfast MS offers modularity and flexibility by combining terminal block interface modules with pluggable electronic functions that make system design and maintenance easier. The...

Product News.(Product Announcement)
February 1, 2001... HMI/SCADA SOFTWARE PROVIDES ACTIVEX CONTROL Lookout[TM] 4.5 object-oriented HMI/SCADA software can be used as an ActiveX container for increased flexibility and connectivity with other applications and hardware devices. It features an...

Displays & Annunciators.(LCD's and signal towers, products)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
February 1, 2001... Color Graphic LCD Provides High Brightness & Wide Viewing Angle The F-51161 Series is a 3.7" STN 1/8 VGA color LCD with 240 RGB x 160 dot pixels. This LCD's wide left to fight viewing angle helps ensure readability without forcing the...

pH, Moisture a Humidity Sensors.(products)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
February 1, 2001... pH Sensor Module Provides Cost-effective Safety & Reliability This company has introduced the first of a series of DirectLine[TM] sensors. The DL421 is a unique type of pH measurement that combines the latest in microelectronics technology...

Motion Control.(motor products)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
February 1, 2001... Integrated Servo Motor With Smart Functions The SM2315 is a controller, amplifier and encoder built into a true brushless dc servo motor. At the heart of the motor is the company's Motion Control Chip, a single microcontroller that handles...

Controllers, Regulators & Transmitters.(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
February 1, 2001... Multi-Controller Integrates PID Control With Logic Functions The Ace Yokogawa Multi-Controller fills an important need for the growing number of customers who require excellent PID control to be fully integrated with logic functions. ...

New Think & Do Studio Software is the First Microsoft Visio-powered PC-based Automation and Control Package.(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
February 1, 2001... Think & Do Studio[TM], from Think & Do Software combines advanced control and information technology with Microsoft Visio 2000 to give users a complete automation software solution, with built-in enterprise connectivity and productivity...

Machine Vision Sensor Combines Advanced Vision System Performance With Built-in, Dedicated Ethernet Networking Capabilities.(Cognex Corp.)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
February 1, 2001... Recently, Cognex Corporation, Natick MA, unveiled an Ethernet-ready version of the company's In-Sight machine vision sensor. The new sensor combines advanced vision system performance with built-in, dedicated Ethernet networking capabilities,...

Literature Review.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2001... Guide To Control Products Z-World offers single-board computers/controllers with Internet connectivity and Dynamic C development software. Z-World also offers operator interfaces with Ethernet, touchscreens and Ethernet platforms to...

Modular "Snap-Together" Manifold Provides Reliable Pneumatic Solutions in A Miniature Package.(Pneutronics Inc.)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
February 1, 2001... Incorporating the technology of the world's smallest valve, known as the X-Valve[TM], introduced by Pneutronics last year, the new flexible X-System is a configurable manifold that provides ultra-reliable pneumatic solutions in a miniature...