Instrumentation and Control News - Controllers

GOEPEL Electronic Introduces New Series Of PXI Controllers

Fri, 13 Apr 2007 03:43:02 +0200

Platform to develop three-phase motor control apps

Thu, 05 Apr 2007 04:13:08 +0200

A development platform for automotive and industrial motor-control applications built around a 32bit microcontroller is designed to simplify development of three-phase motor-control systems.

Two 8bit microcontrollers for household appliances

Thu, 05 Apr 2007 04:13:08 +0200

A pair of 8bit microcontrollers have low power consumption and high performance making them suitable for use in household appliances and digital audio/video equipment.

Toolkit analyzes analog, digital RF signals

Thu, 05 Apr 2007 04:13:08 +0200

The URT hardware consists of a PXI chassis, an embedded PXI dual-core controller and the National Instruments PXI-5671 2.7 GHz RF vector signal generator. Optionally, the PXI-4461 data acquisition module and the PXI-5661 2.7 GHz RF vector signal analyzer with a digital downconverter can also be used for audio analysis or RF recording...

Dry powder inhaler testing and document control

Wed, 04 Apr 2007 04:13:08 +0200

Designed to control and document critical parameters with dose uniformity and cascade impactor testing for dry powder inhalers is the the Critical Flow Controller TPK 2000 from Copley Scientific.

NI, Freescale, and Wind River work together for embedded control

Tue, 03 Apr 2007 03:43:02 +0200

The National Instruments cRIO-9014 controller is based on the Freescale MPC5200 processor built on Power Architecture™ technology and the Wind River VxWorks real-time operating system (RTOS) to deliver the processing speed, memory and storage required for a variety of demanding embedded and industrial applications such as high-speed machine control, machine monitoring/protection, in-vehicle data logging, and embedded device prototyping.

DSP based servodrives for precision motion control

Mon, 02 Apr 2007 23:50:34 +0200

The ArtDrive-S XVy-Evolution series high performance DSP based servodrives for precision motion control applications have been launched by Gefran.

Intelligent Dual-Channel LVDT Controllers and Indicators from Macro Sensors

Mon, 02 Apr 2007 05:37:16 +0200

Suited for applications utilizing ac and dc operated LVDT inputs, the microprocessor-based, dual-channel Series DMC provides digital position indication and cross-channel math and control functions for monitoring, measuring, and control requirements. Units offer programmable input averaging, digital filtering, and HI/LO limit detection. GUI enables operators to calibrate and set up sensors, retrieve or send programs, and view and collect data remotely through RS-232 or Ethernet.

Avago Advances Gate Drive Optocoupler Portfolio

Mon, 02 Apr 2007 00:43:46 +0200

Avago’s integrated ACPL-332J and -331J intelligent gate drivers improve precision motor inverters by featuring Active Miller Clamp, integrated Vce desaturation detection, under voltage lockout protection, built-in IGBT shut down, and isolated open collector fault feedback. Active Miller clamping eliminates the need for a negative gate drive, saving negative power supply and PCB space.

Nakanishi introduces E3000 Brushless Motor and Spindle

Sat, 24 Mar 2007 04:08:51 +0100

The microprocessor based control unit can be integrated with a machine's controller to allow for automatic, unattended operation and monitoring. Automatic control of spindle On/Off, rotating direction, speed, spindle selection and system reset is possible. Automatic monitoring of, spindle rotation, speed, direction of rotation, load, warning signals, error signal, motor current, and command speed achieved is available.

WebTech Wireless First to Offer Solution for Tracking Both Tractors and Multiple Trailers

Fri, 23 Mar 2007 23:32:03 +0100

Sophisticated Identification System to Help Optimize Fleet Management and Reduce Losses

Allen-Bradley Bulletin 900 Single-Loop Electronic Temperature/Process Controllers

Fri, 16 Mar 2007 18:08:51 +0100

Auto-tuning PID control technology with analog outputs increases system efficiency while smoothly managing the process. Users will benefit from decreased temperature swings, more stable workload temperatures, improved control efficiency, increased component life, and more economic energy consumption.

Beam mill shearing is now semi-automatic

Thu, 15 Mar 2007 18:08:51 +0100

As part of the semi-automation at a beam rolling mill the shear controls have been relocated to the plant's cogging platform where the semi-automated operation requires less manual supervision.

New Lighting Controller Enhances GigE Range

Sat, 10 Mar 2007 05:14:53 +0100

The PP520 provides automatic operation with current-rated and voltage-rated lighting, providing plug and play operation using patented Safe-
Sense™ technology. Control functions include power regulation, intensity control, and timing and triggering functions required for machine vision systems.

ICx Technologies to Enhance the United States Army's Cerberus Security Sensor Platforms

Sat, 10 Mar 2007 03:11:57 +0100

Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) Award Includes Sensors, Systems Evaluations