CONTROL SYSTEMS + AUTOMATION : PRODUCTS + SERVICES
Integrated development software boosts productivity
OMRON’s updated Sysmac Studio 3D Simulation Inte- grated Development Environment (IDE) with 3D simula- tion integrates and verifies the movements of robots and peripheral equipment. It can digitally reproduce the en- tire facility to verify the operation to the same accuracy as the actual machine. This helps companies to introduce new efficiencies to processes and production capacity. The IDE facilitates design through advance verifi- cation. It uses simulations that meet the need for rapid changes in production sites, shorter delivery times for equipment development, high-precision assembly and simultaneous start-up of production lines at multiple sites. The new Sysmac Studio 3D Simulation can be pur- chased by simply adding optional licences for simulation functions to the Sysmac Studio programming software of OMRON’s flagship NJ/NX Series automation controllers. Josep Lario, OMRON EMEA Product Marketing Manager for Software, IPC and Visualisation, says: “Conventional simulators use dedicated software, which is expensive and requires specialist expertise. If the software is different from the controller, it’s difficult to match the simulation results with the actual machine operation.” Lario adds: “This is the first IDE in the industry to con- trol and verify robots and other peripheral equipment in a single operation. This enhances the efficiency of facility design and shortens the time needed to confirm the pro- duction capacity of the equipment, start-up and modifi- cations.” Main features: - A single software platform for logic, motion, se- quencing, sensing, safety, drives, vision and HMI - Fully compliant with open standard IEC 61131-3 - Supports ladder, structured text and in-line ST pro- gramming with a rich instruction set
switchboxes can be combined with single-acting or double-acting linear actuators or quarter turn actuators and are therefore suitable for diaphragm, globe and diaphragm globe valves as well as for ball valves and butterfly valves. Users can benefit from designs with simple proximity switches or micro-switches, and GEMÜ also offers programmable solutions with 24 V, AS-Interface, DeviceNet and IO-Link interfaces for process automation. Designs with ATEX, IECex or NEC approvals are avail- able for potentially explosive areas. The new automation components enable users to achieve reliable monitoring of the installed valves, espe- cially for plants with strict safety or quality requirements. GEMÜ also supports customers in the automation of their plants in external process environments. The updated software helps meet the need for fast changes in production sites and shorter equipment development times. - Includes CAM editor for easy programming of complex motion profiles - One simulation tool for sequence and motion in a 3D environment - Advanced security function, with 32-digit security password. For more information contact Omron Electronics. Tel: +27 (0)11 579 2600 Email: info_sa@omron.com Visit: www.industrial.omron.co.za
Valve automation for plant control systems
Valve manufacturer GEMÜ is expanding its product range for automation components in the processing in- dustry, introducing new electrical position indicators and combi switchboxes. The new electrical position indica- tors GEMÜ 1240, 1241 and 1242, and the combi switch- boxes GEMÜ 4240, 4241 and 4242 provide for reliable recording of valve end positions, supporting effective process automation – also in potentially explosive areas. An integrated sensor on the GEMÜ electrical position indicators and combi switchboxes records the end po- sition of the process valves and transmits it to the plant control system with a signal. With combi switchboxes, the process valve can also be actuated with the integrat- ed pilot valve. The process valve and automation com- ponents are optimally adapted to each other. The entire system is pre-set and tested, saving users time and effort in logistics, installation and documentation. The new electrical position indicators and combi
Electrical position indicator GEMÜ 1242 und combi switchbox GEMÜ 4242.
For more information visit: www.gemu-group.com
MARCH 2022 Electricity + Control
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