31st January 2014
Schneider Electric offers two new applications to enable Magelis HMI users easy remote access via smart devices, such as an iPhone, android phone or iOS tablets. The Vijeo Design’Air app allows users to mirror the HMI system on their smart device with option of full control or read-only modes. The Vijeo Design’Air Plus app gives […]
Read more29th January 2014
Omron has adopted the EtherCAT as their preferred machine control network for the MX2 series of inverter drives. EtherCAT is a fast, flexible, robust and affordable communications network and the MX2 inverter can simply be added to an EtherCAT network using the optional communications card. The two make a strong combination EtherCAT […]
Read more27th January 2014
The PPMA Seminar programme for the first quarter for 2014 includes: Machinery Risk Assessment ; Machinery Directive, and Functional Safety. The Association welcomes both members and non-members to these regional events. Machinery Risk Assessment 30th January 2014 Manchester Are you undertaking Risk Assessments correctly or are you putting your company at Risk? […]
Read more24th January 2014
Low voltage AC drives are increasingly being used on a variety of movable bridges, either as part of a new build or as part of a renovation program and tend to replace hydraulic drives or DC drives operating with DC motors. At the heart of bridge control systems are AC drives that […]
Read more22nd January 2014
As its name implies, the new IMO Jaguar VXA (Aqua) range has been specifically designed to meet the expectations of the water industry. It has been developed in close consultation with water industry experts worldwide to offer a three pronged approach to reducing cost and wastage for in handling water. 1. Reducing energy […]
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