Mitsubishi Electric has previewed their new inverter FR-A800-E. It is based on its FR-A800 series variable speed drives with an integrated web server and 100Mbit Ethernet TCP/IP connectivity as standard. The new features are in addition to the FR-A800 series’ already extensive network connectivity options, providing machine builders and systems integrators with increased […]
Magelis SCU: HMI controller in a pushbutton hole Magelis SCU from Schneider Electric represents a new generation of small HMI controllers for process and machine controller applications. The innovatively designed HMI saves up to 30% in installation and ownership costs throughout machine life cycle. Magelis SCU substantially reduces wiring and costs […]
With so many choices and configurations available to the user, how should you go about selecting the correct controller for your application? Mitsubishi Electric product manager Hugh Tasker offers his five golden rules for PLC specification. From modular PLCs that evolved from the room-filling computer racks of old – to micro PLCs […]
The use of ruggedized computers in industrial and manufacturing processes is expected to grow strongly as companies recognise benefits in adopting the IIoT/Industry 4.0, and migrate to cloud computing for security and data analytics. In recognising this trend, the Schneider Electric Magelis iPC series offers an extensive range of industrial PCs for improved productivity, […]
Using the new mobile function available in Mitsubishi Electric’s new GOT2000 series HMI GT27/25 models, users can remotely monitor and operate devices through a web browser. Up to five simultaneous connections are possible and each client can display different screens. HMIs changed the face of manufacturing when they became popular over twenty years ago, […]