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Sponsor: National Instruments April 8, 2010 | Edited by Managing Editor: Wes Iversen

White Paper: Improving PID Controller Performance white paper >>

Proportional integral derivative (PID) control is the most commonly used control algorithm in the industry today. This paper covers some of the PID drawbacks and how to resolve them while improving performance in current implementations through changes in the algorithm.

National Instruments

White Paper: PACs for Industrial Control, The future of Control >>

This white paper explores the origins of the PAC, how PACs differ from PLCs and PCs, and the future direction of industrial control with PACs

National Instruments

Develop sophisticated industrial robotics systems >>

NI LabVIEW Robotics 2009 provides a standard development platform for designing industrial robotic systems. NI LabVIEW graphical system design is enables new applications for industrial robots by integrating measurements, vision, robot control, and HMIs into one, easy-to-use environment. Explore the benefits now.

National Instruments

White Paper: Industrial Networking based on Ethernet >>

The widespread use of Ethernet in the home and office environment has made its adoption on the factory floor a natural progression. Industrial Ethernet protocols come in many varieties when it comes to high speeds, target applications, determinism, and compatibility with standard Ethernet. Read white paper

National Instruments

Featured Product

Sensor Withstands Harsh Washdowns

The W4S-3 INOX Photoelectric Sensor features a smooth, IP 69K stainless steel housing that withstands harsh wash down applications in the food and beverage, pharmaceutical, solar and semiconductor industries. The W4S-3 incorporates OES3 technology into the vendor’s third generation custom ASIC (application-specific integrated circuit) to provide what is claimed to be the best background and foreground suppression in the market. These sensors ignore stray background reflections, detect multi-colored or shiny objects, and provide high immunity to ambient light. Their smooth, stainless steel housing reduces bacteria growth that can result when food particles become lodged in the housings’ small grooves or crevices... Read more


PRODUCT WORLD HIGHLIGHTS

Automation Software Simplifies Programming

The CX-One Lite Version 4.0 automation software package integrates Micro PLC programming with support software for setting up networks, operator interface HMI, inverters and temperature controllers. Following the vendor’s Smart Platform base, users can eliminate programming redundancy and can manage entire projects without leaving the operating environment... Read more

Certified Temperature Measurement Precision

The EL3201-0020 temperature measurement terminal is intended to bring high-performance measurement technology into a simplified, cost-effective architecture. This EtherCat I/O terminal enables direct connection of a resistance sensor (PT100) using 4-wire technology... Read more

Software Expands Visualization Options

With its participation in the “Powered by Wonderware” program, the vendor has expanded its options in visualization software. Windows CE-based HMI devices, such as the Power Panel PP320 and the two Panel PCs, PPC300 and PPC700, are now offered with the pre-installed InTouch Compact Edition Software from Wonderware... Read more

Machine Monitoring Tool Kit

The CMAK 400-ML condition-monitoring kit contains measurement tools used to inspect and assess overall machine condition, as well as to test bearings, pumps, motors, compressors and other components that affect machine functionality... Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT

Improve Manufacturing Performance just like Pepsico, L'Oreal and General Mills

Discover the technologies, products and strategies that manufacturing professionals, packaging machine builders and OEMs can utilize to improve their packaging and manufacturing performance. Attend PACKAGING AUTOMATION FORUM 2010 on May 4 at the InterContinental Chicago O'Hare.
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UPCOMING EVENTS:

55th Analysis Division Symposium
An outstanding forum for discussion of new and innovative process and other analytical techniques, developments, and applications.
New Orleans, LA. April 25-29, 2010

Embedded Systems Conference
The largest community of designers, technologists, business leaders, and suppliers all in one place.
San Jose, CA. April 26-29, 2010

ISA Safety & Security Symposium
Today's safety technologies and procedures associated with identifying and mitigating safety hazards in industrial environments.
New Orleans, LA. April 29, 2010

AspenTech 2010 Worldwide User Conference
Some of the world’s top process manufacturers, representing energy, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and other markets.
Boston, MA. May 3-5, 2010

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