PLC Communications

This article is about PLC extension modules, remote PLCs, cables, paralel and serial communication, ASCII, communication protocols and RS-232
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This post is in categor(y)ies: Industrial automation, Electric components, Practical, Automation components and tagged: PLC rack, I/O, Cable, Parallel communication, Serial communication, ASCII, RS232, RS-232 Communication, ProfiBus

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Robots in Automation

The importance of automation and robots in all manufacturing industries is growing. Industrial robots have replaced human beings in a wide variety of industries. Robots out perform humans in jobs that require precision, speed, endurance and reliability. Robots safely perform dirty and dangerous jobs. Traditional manufacturing robotic applications include material handling (pick and place), assembling, painting, welding, packaging, palletizing, product inspection and testing. Industrial robots are used in a diverse range of industries including automotive, electronics, medical, food production, biotech, pharmaceutical and machinery.
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This post is in categor(y)ies: Industrial Automation, Robots and tagged: Industrial robots, manipulator, Cartesian robot, SCARA Robot, Articulated robot, end-of-arm-tooling

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Effects of Using Robotics in Metalcasting

Since industrial robots' debut in automotive diecasting in the early 1960s, their core characteristics - accuracy and precision, reach and payload capacity, speed, and power - have continuously improved. But, recent improvements in ruggedness and overall reliability make today's robots especially attractive to metalcasters.
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This post is in categor(y)ies: Industrial Automation, Robots and tagged: Robotics, Metalcasting, automotive industry, Integrated force sensing

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HMI - Human - Machine Interface

A human machine interface (HMI) is an interface which permits interaction between a human being and a machine. The goal of interaction between a human and a machine at the user interface is effective operation and control of the machine, and feedback from the machine which aids the operator in making operational decisions. Examples of this broad concept of user interfaces include the interactive aspects of computer operating systems, hand tools, heavy machinery operator controls, and process controls.
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This post is in categor(y)ies: Industrial automation, Automation components and tagged: Human - Machine Interface, HMI, MMI, Human Factors Engineering, Usability Engineering, User Interface, Systems Engineering

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PROFIBUS

PROFIBUS (Process Field Bus) is a standard for field bus communication in automation technology and was first promoted in 1989 by BMBF (German department of education and research). PROFIBUS is not one communication system, but a variety of protocols built on the same field-bus technology bundle. Users can combine varieties of PROFIBUS protocols with their own software and other requirements, resulting in a unique application profile. With many profiles available, PROFIBUS can suit specific needs. One thing remains the same, though. Through thorough testing, PROFIBUS devices meet a high standard of quality befitting a high quality network.
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This post is in categor(y)ies: Industrial automation, Electric components, Practical and tagged: PROFIBUS, Process Field Bus, communication, automation technology, PROFINET, Industrial Ethernet, Central Association for the Electrical Industry, ZVEI, PROFIBUS FMS, PROFIBUS DP, PROFIBUS International, field-bus, OSI Network model, Field bus Data Link, FDL, RS485, fiber-optic transmission, Manchester Bus Power, MBP, bus topology, Fieldbus Message Specification, Decentralized Periphery, PROFIBUS PA, PROFIdrive, PROFIsafe, The PROFIBUS User Organization

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