Existing Automotive Paint Shop Process Controls Upgrade White Paper PostedMay 23, 2014 The purpose of this project was to provide the electrical process controls upgrade for an existing automotive paint facility. New global controls architecture was used wherever possible. A combination of standard panels and custom designed panels were engineered while utilizing the new controls architecture. New MCPs and VFDs were purchased. Existing control panels were re-used. All I/O was removed and replaced by Allen Bradley Flex I/O with DeviceNet communication. New ControlLogix PLC programs and Siemens WinCC HMI programs were created for all systems.The Carrier Cleaner system upgrade included a control-reliable design and a new DeviceNet interface with two relocated and reused robots. Posted byActemium Detroit Read More Average Ratings
Fuel Blending System - White Paper PostedMay 23, 2014 The purpose of this job was to perform the conceptual design, PLC and HMI software design, control panel build, mechanical subcontractor management, and commissioning for the fuel blend system at an automotive research facility.The Fuel Blending System contained two boards of 374 manually actuated valves. Each board (labeled “J” and “K”) contained 22 valves across by 17 valves high for a total of 748 valves. The valve boards supplied various fuel types to test cells in the research facility’s campus. Due to the types of fuel being used, the operational environment was treated as Class 1 Division 1.The objective was to design and implement a control system to operate and monitor all of the manually actuated valves in this environment, as well as all automated valves in the fuel supply system. Posted byActemium Detroit Read More Average Ratings
Case Study - Paperless Reporting PostedJune 5, 2014 See how companies can increase their ROI with cost and time savings by utilizing Paperless Reporting! Posted byESE, Inc. Read More Average Ratings
Case Study - ThinManager PostedJune 5, 2014 Taking a look at how companies can improve security and reduce costs by using ThinManager! Posted byESE, Inc. Read More Average Ratings
EnergyMAX Power Monitoring System PostedJune 19, 2014 EnergyMAX is a real-time power monitoring system ideally suited for AC and DC subsystem applications. The EnergyMAX power monitoring system applies IEC 61000-4-30 standards for power quality measurements, and offers advanced analytic capabilities including voltage harmonics, dips, swells, and unbalanced phases. Posted byBloomy Read More Average Ratings
ESS Performance Test System PostedJune 19, 2014 The ESS Performance Test System offers an automated test and control solution to monitor ESS devices during functional, performance, and life-cycle testing, or during utility application simulations. Posted byBloomy Read More Average Ratings
3 Tips for Safe and Effective Virtualization PostedJuly 7, 2014 http://www.automationworld.com/3-tips-safe-and-effective-virtualization Guest Blog for Automation World - Like most technology advances, some risks come with the benefits of virtualization. Here are three tried and true tips for protecting your systems as you adopt virtualization. Posted byAvid Solutions, Inc. Read More Average Ratings
4 Steps to Consolidating Multiple Operator Control Stations PostedJuly 7, 2014 http://www.automationworld.com/4-steps-consolidating-multiple-operator-control-s... Guest Blog for Automation World - Replacing a legacy control system affords the opportunity to consolidate multiple operator control stations. Experience shows some key considerations will increase the chances of success. Posted byAvid Solutions, Inc. Read More Average Ratings
Automated Chilling Systems Reduces Energy Consumption PostedJuly 7, 2014 http://www.process-cooling.com/articles/87215-automated-chilling-systems-reduces... Process Cooling Magazine Article - One pharmaceutical manufacturer minimized operational oversight and gained efficiency and control of its chilled water plant by adding automated controls. Posted byAvid Solutions, Inc. Read More Average Ratings
Avid Solutions named as one of Piedmont Triad’s 50 top-performing, privately held companies PostedJuly 7, 2014 http://www.bizjournals.com/triad/news/2013/09/19/fast-50-2013-which-triad-compan... Avid Solutions has been selected as one of the Piedmont Triad’s 50 top-performing, privately held companies in the The Business Journal‘s 15th-annual Fast 50 awards program. Posted byAvid Solutions, Inc. Read More Average Ratings
Virtualization Storage Deep Dive for the Controls Engineer (with a slight VMWare slant) PostedJuly 7, 2014 Specifying and acquiring a network storage device that is adequate for a robust virtualization infrastructure in a manufacturing facility is neither easy nor cheap. While there are plenty of vendors and independent providers who are willing to help with the specification process, I always find it necessary to be armed with a solid foundation along with a keen understanding of what should be important to me and my application. Posted byAvid Solutions, Inc. Read More Average Ratings
Face to Face: Automation Trends PostedJuly 7, 2014 http://youtu.be/DJsBaoszQfU According to the Control System Integrators Association, or CSIA, automation is driving increased factory productivity as manufacturers have improved their existing facilities by rebuilding and replacing older control systems. "PC" Romano, board chairman of CSIA and CEO of Avid Solutions, is here to talk about the automation trends you should be aware of. Posted byAvid Solutions, Inc. Read More Average Ratings
Option CloudGate M2M Gateway PostedJuly 30, 2014 CloudGate portfolio of base units and expansion cards Posted byGetWireless Read More Average Ratings
Sierra Wireless AirVantage Management Service PostedJuly 30, 2014 Remotely configures, deploys, and monitors AirLink gateways over-the-air with this cloud management system. Posted byGetWireless Read More Average Ratings
Legacy and Current Product Comparison and Compatibility Charts PostedAugust 1, 2014 This document compares SNAP PAC System hardware and software with legacy Opto 22 SNAP systems and provides compatibility information in a series of detailed charts. Posted byOPTO 22 Read More Average Ratings
SNAP PAC Controller and Brain Comparison Chart PostedAugust 1, 2014 This document compares features of SNAP PAC hardware controllers (SNAP PAC S-series and R-series) and SNAP PAC brains, all part of the SNAP PAC System. Posted byOPTO 22 Read More Average Ratings
PAC Project Basic and Professional Comparison Chart PostedAugust 1, 2014 This chart compares the features included in PAC Project Basic and Professional. These software suites are part of the SNAP PAC System. Posted byOPTO 22 Read More Average Ratings
SNAP PAC Controller Comparison Chart PostedAugust 1, 2014 This chart compares details for all SNAP PAC programmable automation controllers: SoftPAC software controller, SNAP PAC S-series standalone controllers, and SNAP PAC R-series rack-mounted controllers. Posted byOPTO 22 Read More Average Ratings
Solid State Relays Data Sheet PostedAugust 1, 2014 Opto 22 provides a full range of reliable solid-state relays (SSR). This data sheet includes descriptions, specifications, dimensional drawings, and application information. Posted byOPTO 22 Read More Average Ratings
White Paper: The Case for Intelligent Remote I/O PostedAugust 1, 2014 This white paper explores the use of intelligent remote I/O in industrial automation systems. Employing a distributed architecture, rather than centralized control, offers three advantages: minimizing single points of failure, spreading the load, and maximizing scalability.The paper details applications that could be made more efficient by using built-in functions offered by intelligent remote I/O. It also gives a specific example of how distributed intelligence could be used in a PLC system. Posted byOPTO 22 Read More Average Ratings