Mitsubishi Electric has introduced a portable HMI pendant to work across multiple machines to improve operator effectiveness. The pendant terminal forms part of the GOT2000 series operator panels. Named the GT2506HS-VTBD handy model, it provides a 6,5” TFT LCD display with 65K colours, VGA resolution and up to 80MB internal memory. Moreover, it comes with […]
Eaton’s DE1 variable speed starter offers the advantages of both a motor starter and a variable frequency drive in a single device. The DE1 is a compact and easy-to-use device with the ability to change the speed of the motor with the simplicity of a contactor starter. Its design suits users concerned with the […]
Mitsubishi Electric has expanded its GOT2000 series with two new widescreen HMIs. They are the new GT21 and GT25 models. The ability to display more visual information enhances machine operability and operator experience. The new models offer two separate Ethernet ports and a built-in sound output for audible alerts or spoken information. Mitsubishi Electric’s Hugh […]
Omron Automation has released its new NX-series Safety Network Controller, the world’s first to support dual safety protocols. It supports CIP Safety adopted by industrial robot manufacturers and Safety over EtherCAT (FSoE) providing high-speed response. Safety systems stop production lines and facilities when people approach hazards such as robots. Many factories produce a wide variety […]
Installing an ABB machinery drive to control conveyor speed has eliminated grinder breakdowns at an animal feed mill. Markedly, it uses simple motor current feedback from the animal feed grinder to control the conveyor speed. The VSD regulates the speed of a screw conveyor. This avoids overloading the the grinding mill with raw material. Using […]