Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "CanOpen",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Manufacturingtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release CNC platform has user-programmable MMI from
NUM (UK), which we summarised at the time by saying "CNC platform has advanced scalability, an open user-programmable man-machine interface and software covering tool grinding, gear and high speed cutting and transfer and special machines".
Earlier in the week,
we featured the news release AC drives simplify production line maintenance from
Control Techniques: "To simplify maintenance, an automotive production plant has restricted itself to one make and one type of frequency converter for all applications over 1.1kW, to eliminate long down-times".
In January 2008, we covered the news from Baldor UK
concerning its Powerlink system at Unison tube bending
- take a look at Control technology raises tube bending versatility
which says: "Ethernet-compatible control technology used in an automatic tube bending cell controls four axes of motion and all the I/O connections and allows the cell to be used for volume or batch work".
Take a look also at the news release from Eurotherm, Controller performs PID loops outside the PLC,
as well as Large display HMI panel is a wide communicator from Red Lion Controls,
and Three-phase AC motors couple to Ethernet from Baldor UK.
See also:
Hydraulic technology for model testing in Norway
(October 2007)
Moog Controls has recently supplied advanced hydraulic technology to Marintek, a Norwegian Marine Technology Research Institute, located in Trondheim, Norway
Stepper motors get servo functionality
(September 2007)
An 'intelligent' stepper motor controller provides closed-loop current, speed and position control using encoder feedback and features CANopen fieldbus interface as standard
Servo motors range from 0.37kW to 370kW
(August 2007)
A servo drive range now numbers 22 models from 0.37kW to 370kW and all have options of plug-in safety modules that meet EN954-1 requirements
Digital interface valve enhances roll levelling
(August 2007)
A machine that levels coiled high strength low carbon steel strip has a hydraulic digital interface valve to individually control seven levelling roll positioning axes and improve levelling quality
Innovative PLC makes automation simple and open
(July 2007)
A mid-range yet powerful programmable controller offers high performance, multi-tasked processing and support for all five of the IEC61131/3 programming languages
Modular PLC has many field bus slaves
(July 2007)
A compact and modular PLC system offers centralised and decentralised functionality by offering a choice from a wide range of field bus modules and interfacing options
Modular PLC has high speed automation option
(July 2007)
High performance modular PLC system for small to medium distributed control automation applications has Modbus over TCP/IP option for high speed automation applications
Drive with onboard ethernet and safety functions
(June 2007)
Micromech has introduced the S700 to its Servostar drive family, which adds onboard ethernet and safety functions to the 300 model
Intelligent digital systems with eNod
(June 2007)
Digital transmitter offers powerful, low-cost conversion any strain gauge sensor into an intelligent digital system
Compact drive means users don't have to compromise
(June 2007)
WEG's CFW-8 range of compact drives are designed for operation on centrifugal pumps, process dosing pumps, fans, exhausters, agitators and mixers etc
Light curtain ensures well-stacked pallets
(June 2007)
Leuze Mayser's Konturflex measuring light curtain has assisted in the development of Andrews Automation's Pallet Profile Checker which ensures pallets are correctly stacked and aligned
Servo motor controller with serial communication
(May 2007)
QuickSilver Controls has announced the SilverDust IGC servo motor controller, a single axis controller with serial communications (RS-232, RS-485), CANopen and 7 I/O
Fast ethernet for robotic control
(May 2007)
Ultrafast networking enable centralised robot controller that handles path planning and manages all position and velocity control loops
Intelligent servo control module
(April 2007)
Technosoft has introduced plug-in and DIN-rail intelligent servo control modules based on their MotionChipTM technology, combining motion controller, drive and functionality in a single compact unit
Interface module range offers greater choice
(April 2007)
New applications can now be quickly prototyped and developed using a Profibus or SSI adaptor that will communicate with the full range of Hiperface motor-feedback encoders
Smart wiring replaces control wiring
(March 2007)
Moeller Electric's SmartWire system, which is set to bring major changes in the way that control panels are designed and built, enables faster control panel building
Festo at Total 2007
(March 2007)
At Total Processing and Packaging 2007, Festo will be launching new training initiatives and new product lines to help machine builders compete successfully in today's global marketplace
Gelfran new temperature controllers
(March 2007)
Gefran's new GFX4 and GXFTERM04 ultra-compact, four channel temperature controllers include fieldbus communications
Digital torque transducer with torque family
(February 2007)
The Smart Torque family with the T12 digital torque transducer from HBM provides monitoring and diagnosis functions for simplified integration into automation systems
Magnetostrictive linear displacement transducers
(February 2007)
The MK and IK ranges of magnetostrictive linear displacement transducers from Gefran come with stroke lengths from 50 to 4000mm
Modbus TCP for servo driver
(January 2007)
QuickSilver's SilverDust IG8 servo controller/driver is now available with a Modbus TCP option
Drive systems maintained remotely
(January 2007)
For the machine manufacturer, remote maintenance means the ability to offer faster response and lower costs to their customers
Entry level servo drives push into motion control
(January 2007)
Schneider Electric has launched the first products in a major new push into the motion control arena with the unveiling of its entry level Telemecanique Lexium 05 servo drives
High resolution, magnetic, absolute encoder
(January 2007)
Motor Technology has launched what it claims is the world's first high resolution, magnetic, absolute encoder that combines the precision and accuracy of optical technology
AC motor drives have Ethernet and TCP/IP
(November 2006)
Three-phase AC motor drives introduce the flexibility of Ethernet Powerlink and TCP/IP connectivity into the high-power machine building sector to save costs
Low cost, fieldbus and I/O expansion modules
(November 2006)
Vipa's new ECOnomical PLC modules and accessories keep costs down for smaller and simpler automation systems
News on the CANopen I/O module from Copley Controls Corp
(October 2006)
CANopen I/O module simplifies system builder's task of matching network-based motion control controls to the equipment's external sensors and actuators
Compact and modular German PLC system
(October 2006)
VIPA System 200V modular automation system is compact, very scaleable and includes Siemens Step7 programming
New Turck Network I/O Catalogue
(October 2006)
Turck's new Network I/O catalogue combines nine other catalogues and brochures to bring you the first-ever comprehensive compilation of Turck network I/O products
Rotary encoders include fieldbus versions
(September 2006)
Rotary encoders that have been designed for accurate positioning and speed control, have been enhanced, include exclusive program and fieldbus versions and are on short delivery
Digital servo-drives have DeviceNet option
(September 2006)
Industrial high-performance, all-digital servo drives now come with a DeviceNet fieldbus option that will give users improved system integration, reduced downtime and lower maintenance costs
Industrial PC designed for cabinet installation
(September 2006)
An industrial PC for installation in control cabinets includes a a 3.1/2in motherboard equipped with Intel Celeron M or Pentium M processors up to 1.8GHz
3-phase motor control is modular, bus compatible
(September 2006)
Motor starter modules mounted directly next to other BL20 modules, are controlled by the same gateway to allow 3-phase motors to be controlled via DeviceNet, PROFIBUS-DP or CANopen protocols
Safety controllers offer flexibility, simplicity
(September 2006)
Approved for SIL3 use in line with IEC 61508, and Category 4 applications in line with EN954-1,configurable safety controllers allow multiple safety functions to be controlled in one module