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Saturday, May 17, 2014

Parker Compax3 PLC Drive available from HMK.

Perfect interaction between micro-controller, HMI panels and engineering. 



The new Simatic S7-1200 Micro-Controller from the Siemens Industry Automation division is characterized by its versatile and flexible setup concept, along with high performance and an extremely compact design. The new Simatic Step 7 Basic engineering system configures both the controller and the HMI (human-machine interface) Basic Panels. This ensures especially simple and rapid programming, networking, and commissioning. Together, the new controller, the HMI Basic Panels, and the new software form an integrated solution for compact and sophisticated automation tasks in the Micro Automation performance class.
The Simatic S7-1200 Micro PLC (programmable logic controller) is a new modular controller for compact applications in the lower performance range. In developing the controller and the software, particular emphasis was given to seamless integration and the ideal coordination of controller, HMI, and software.
The design of the new Simatic S7-1200 Micro-Controller is scalable and flexible. This makes it possible to fulfill automation tasks with precision. The central module can be extended flexibly with input/output and communication modules. The "signal boards" are a new feature. They are simply attached to the front of the CPU module and provide either two DI (digital input)/DO (digital output) interfaces or one analog output. This allows a very compact design for applications with only a few signals. The new micro PLC can be expanded for serial communication with two communication modules, each with an RS232 or RS485 port.
The Simatic S7-1200 has an integrated Profinet interface for easy networking and communication between engineering system, controllers, and HMI; for example, for programming and CPU-to-CPU communication. The Simatic HMI Basic Panels for visualization are also connected via this interface. The CSM 1277 expansion module, an unmanaged 4-port Ethernet/Profinet switch, is available for networking multiple controllers or HMI devices.
For demanding technological tasks, technology functions for counting, measuring, closed-loop control, and motion control are already integrated as standard. In addition, compared to the Simatic S7-200 predecessor model, the new micro-controller also has a faster processor and larger memory, which can be divided flexibly between program and application data.
The new Simatic Step 7 Basic engineering system provides integrated engineering for controllers and Simatic HMI Basic Panels. Simatic Step 7 Basic V10.5 with integrated WinCC Basic for visualization tasks supports the user with task-oriented and intuitive editors for a high degree of user-friendliness and efficiency in engineering.
The coordinated solution of controller and engineering system can be expanded through a range of HMI Basic Panels with a high IP65 degree of protection and with integrated Profinet interface. The panels include 4 to 15-inch pixel-graphic displays with touch screen and tactile function keys. All panels consistently offer the same functionality regarding reporting, recipe management, and trend curve functions.
The Simatic S7-1200 Micro-Controller is versatile and is suitable for both the efficient automation of smaller machines and conveyor systems as well as distributed closed-loop control components in larger systems.

Tuesday, February 11, 2014

ROCKWELL TO BUILD, CONTROL PLASTIC WASTE-TO-SYNTHETIC PLANT

Rockwell Automation won a $15 million engineering, procurement, construction and management contract from Vadxx Energy LLC for its first commercial-scale, plastic waste-to-synthetic crude energy facility in Akron, Ohio.  

The new plant will transform end-of-life plastics into higher value energy products, recycling nearly 60 tons of waste daily, diverting it from landfill disposal. The solution includes the PlantPAx Process Automation System suite, utilizing Rockwell Automation’s multi-discipline control platform to deliver an integrated smart plant for Vadxx.

Liberation Capital, a global private equity firm, signed an agreement with Vadxx to fund the first unit and additional commercial units.

"Vadxx is focused on successfully establishing our first commercial unit as the important first step toward global expansion,” said Jim Garrett, Vadxx Energy CEO. “Liberation Capital, Rockwell Automation, feedstock suppliers, and other partners will play key roles in our growth and success.”

"Our technology represents a unique and profitable way to decrease the amount of end-of-life plastics that are disposed in landfills and convert them to synthetic oil and gas," said Jeremy DeBenedictis, vice president operations, Vadxx Energy. "Rockwell Automation strengthens our technology by providing  
complete design, build and commissioning of our new plant. We'll have a process technology solution that will enable us to rapidly deploy our technology globally."

“This win is significant for us because it demonstrates our sustained effort to become an industry leader in alternative energy solutions, helping to preserve the world's natural resources and promoting a cleaner environment," said Terry Gebert, vice president and general manager, Rockwell Automation Global Solutions. “Our team is helping Vadxx reduce risk, shorten its time to market, and expand to other global regions.”

About Vadxx
Vadxx is a high-tech recycling company that converts recyclable and non-recyclable plastic into higher value energy products. Vadxx's technology offers an approach that captures the energy embedded in plastics and returns it to a useful form for society, while realizing environmental and social benefits. This conversion process is a valuable alternative for overflowing landfills, as well as reducing demand for foreign energy.

About Rockwell Automation Global Solutions
The thousands of engineers on the Rockwell Automation Global Solutions team design, build and upgrade control, power, safety and information solutions for manufacturing clients. Working in tandem with a scalable PartnerNetwork, the company’s global solutions offerings can address a wide-range of projects, including challenging multi-million dollar enterprise projects that span two or more countries. Clients include oil and gas, petrochemicals, consumer industries, life sciences, automotive, tire and heavy industries, such as cement, metals, mining, pulp and paper, and power and water utilities.

About Rockwell Automation
Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), the world’s largest company dedicated to industrial automation and information, makes its customers more productive and the world more sustainable. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wis., Rockwell Automation employs about 22,000 people serving customers in more than 80 countries.

About Liberation Capital
Liberation Capital is a global private equity fund specializing in project finance for small renewable energy, water and waste water projects. Our investment model centers on strategic partnerships with clean tech technology firms and project developers with multi-project/multi-year investment horizons.

http://www.automation.com/portals/factory-discrete-automation/programmable-logic-controller-plc/rockwell-to-build-control-plastic-waste-to-synthetic-plant

GATE Exam 2020 | Syllabus, Eligibility, Application Form, Exam and Result

GATE Exam 2020 | Syllabus, Eligibility, Application Form, Exam and Result