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PLC migration interfaces
1 May 2017, Phambili Interface
Weidmuller’s new PLC migration interfaces allow the user to replace existing PLC systems, irrespective of the PLC manufacturer, without any downtime. When replacing PLC systems, it is vital to avoid any ...

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EtherCAT measurement technology modules
Technews Industry Guide: Maintenance, Reliability & Asset Optimisation 2017, Beckhoff Automation
Fast, accurate and robust measurement technology from Beckhoff.

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New controller range with ESD protection
April 2017, Vepac Electronics
The Controllino range is composed of three models: the Mini, Maxi and Mega, each of which is aimed at meeting different levels of application requirement and complexity. All models, developed and implemented ...

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Field programmable alarm and control system
March 2017, UIC Control & Automation
Detcon Model X40 is a low-power alarm and control system designed to monitor multiple gas detection sensors and a wide range of other field devices. The versatile control system is designed to receive ...

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Yokogawa ensures uptime in the mill
February 2017, Yokogawa South Africa
Centum VP brings premium uptime and data transparency to the sugar industry.

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CNC technology combined with 3D printing
January 2017, Beckhoff Automation
Hybrid manufacturing process ensures maximum productivity in metalworking applications.

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The Calog controller range
December 2016, Instrotech
Instrotech has four controllers on offer under the Calog brand. All feature an intuitive interface with scrolling text prompts and up to four setpoints. The Calog Quad Process Controller: an advanced ...

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Unplanned downtime a thing of the past
November 2016, Universal Measurement & Control
Mining company accelerates startup, increases production and reduces costs with PlantCruise distributed control solution.

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HMI with Codesys 3 PLC and visualisation
November 2016, Turck Banner Southern Africa
Turcks new HMI series TX500 features HMI PLCs with high-end touch displays and fast processors that are ideal for use in small to medium size machines, which have processes that need to be controlled, ...

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Neonatal pasteurisation system
November 2016, Ana-Digi Systems
Temperature control with a user-friendly interface.

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Hardware in an open systems world
October 2016
During the 20th Annual ARC Industry Forum in Orlando, Florida, representatives from ExxonMobil put forth a vision of a more open process control architecture. ExxonMobil depicted this vision as a ‘system ...

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LSIS machine control for OEM applications
October 2016
T-Rex Machinery has become synonymous with high quality machinery targeting the meat processing market. It produces machines for mincing, processing and packaging various meat products. The latest offering ...

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Industrial controller with Industry 4.0 programming
September 2016, Senseca
GHM Messtechnik has introduced GHM One, its latest industrial controller that offers its customers an Industry 4.0 programme platform as well as free configuration application tool (CAT) software. Managing ...

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RS Components adds new logic controllers to RS Pro range
September 2016, RS South Africa
RS Components has extended its portfolio of high-quality own-brand products with the RS Pro range of logic controllers, which offer affordable basic control for applications such as packaging machines, ...

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Experion PlantCruise now available in southern Africa
September 2016, Universal Measurement & Control
Universal Measurement and Control has introduced Honeywell’s Experion PlantCruise to the local market, a purpose-built DCS for small to mid-size operations with continuous and batch process control applications. In ...

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Honeywell launches ControlEdge PLC
August 2016
Honeywell Process Solutions has launched its ControlEdge PLC, a new addition to Honeywell’s next generation family of controllers leveraging the power of the IIoT. ControlEdge PLC, combined with Honeywell’s ...

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Turnkey robotic systems for automotive assembly
August 2016, Beckhoff Automation
Sodecia is a leading international supplier to the automotive industry. Based in London, Ontario, Canada, the company’s Global Tech & Automation Centre (GTAC) delivers highly automated machine lines on ...

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The next generation of control
August 2016, Turck Banner Southern Africa
Field logic controllers create device-level control to replace PLCs in simple logic applications.

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ACE1000 Remote Terminal Unit
Technews Industry Guide - Industrial Internet of Things 2016
Whether there is a leaking pipe or a damaged power grid breaker miles away from the control centre, operators need to know about it as soon as possible. The sooner they get the information, the faster ...

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Modicon M580 ePAC built for the Industrial Internet of Things
Technews Industry Guide - Industrial Internet of Things 2016, Schneider Electric South Africa
Schneider Electric has announced its new high-end Modicon M580 Ethernet programmable automation controller (ePAC). The newest addition to the Modicon family of controllers features hot standby functionality ...

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