Updated every 10 minutes of every day en-au Copyright: (C) Reed Business Information http://ferret.com.au http://www.ferret.com.au/c/iOpen/iOpen-Proficy-Historian-improves-production-management-n835021 With today’s new requirements to make real-time decisions based on this information, the task has become tough. Proficy Historian (formerly iHistorian), available from iOpen, can address these data management challenges to maximise customers’ operational performance. Fri, 1 May 2009 10:00:00 GMT http://www.ferret.com.au/c/iOpen/Proficy-change-management-and-Proficy-machine-edition-available-from-iOpen-n834868 Proficy change management from GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms provides the functionality to manage and maintain programs and projects in a manufacturing environment. Thu, 30 Apr 2009 10:00:00 GMT http://www.ferret.com.au/c/iOpen/GE-Fanuc-Intelligent-Platforms-Proficy-real-time-information-portal-available-from-iOpen-n834776 Proficy real-time information portal from GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms is suitable for real-time manufacturing intelligence applications, allowing users to gain business insight from their plant data in real-time. Wed, 29 Apr 2009 10:00:00 GMT http://www.ferret.com.au/c/iOpen/Proficy-Machine-Edition-automotion-software-n834663 GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms’ Proficy Machine Edition is an automation software breakthrough deploying HMI, motion, and multi-target control in an integrated development environment. Tue, 28 Apr 2009 10:00:00 GMT http://www.ferret.com.au/c/iOpen/Weidm-ller-ECO-Line-and-WaveLine-plug-and-play-switches-for-industrial-Ethernet-available-from-iOpen-n822619 The ECO Line products require no configuration and for many products even the pin assignment of the connecting cables is flexible with the help of the auto-crossover functionality (Auto-MDI/X). This means that users can use straight-through cables for connections between switches and terminal devices and also for connections between switches, making crossover cables no longer obligatory. Mon, 23 Feb 2009 10:00:00 GMT http://www.ferret.com.au/c/iOpen/iOpen-discuss-two-applications-of-Weidm-ller-routers-n822579 According to iOpen, the two typical applications for routers are to separate Ethernet networks for data security reasons or to simplify configuration to enable an Internet link. Fri, 20 Feb 2009 10:00:00 GMT http://www.ferret.com.au/c/iOpen/Weidm-ller-media-converters-available-from-iOpen-n822578 Weidmüller Industrial Ethernet media converters, available from iOpen, provide a solution for industrial applications that require a reliable, robust data exchange between copper and glass fibre media. Thu, 19 Feb 2009 10:00:00 GMT http://www.ferret.com.au/c/iOpen/Weidm-ller-IE-SWxx-M-industrial-Ethernet-managed-switches-available-from-iOpen-n822467 The decentralised structure of industrial networks means that many applications require a central switch in the switching cabinet. A Weidmüller IE-SWxx-M high-performance Industrial Ethernet managed switch is ideal for such applications and available from iOpen. Wed, 18 Feb 2009 10:00:00 GMT http://www.ferret.com.au/c/iOpen/Weidm-ller-GPRS-alarm-modem-available-from-iOpen-n822258 The application range of the Weidmüller IE-GPRS-I/O alarm modem is signalling, warning and teleservicing. Every IE-GPRSI/ O includes a microprocessor with a GPRS/GSM transmission module. The IE-GPRS-I/O, available from iOpen, is interesting for those users who wish to have data from a plant available for mobile applications or in the Internet. Mon, 16 Feb 2009 10:00:00 GMT http://www.ferret.com.au/c/iOpen/Weidm-llers-WaveLine-COMServers-available-from-iOpen-n822119 Weidmüller's WaveLine COMServers, available from iOpen, are designed to integrate users’ serial end devices within their existing network infrastructure. Weidmüller's WaveLine COMServers, with industr Fri, 13 Feb 2009 10:00:00 GMT http://www.ferret.com.au/c/iOpen/WLAN-bridges-available-from-iOpen-n821947 The WLAN bridge, available from iOpen, ensures disturbance-free operations within the production facility. A configuration interface using a web browser allows users to build a wireless network accord Wed, 11 Feb 2009 10:00:00 GMT http://www.ferret.com.au/c/iOpen/Factory-automation-products-and-solutions-from-iOpen-n821863 iOpen specialise in the supply, service and support of automation products and solutions for plant business, process control and factory automation. Tue, 10 Feb 2009 10:00:00 GMT http://www.ferret.com.au/c/iOpen/Remote-site-control-innovation-n718021 SOME of the most demanding of applications require the automation to be dispersed across wide physical geographies. Robust, reliable, and configurable remote telemetry units or RTUs are deployed across the geography to support the needs of the application. Wed, 10 Aug 2005 10:00:00 GMT http://www.ferret.com.au/c/iOpen/Non-embeddable-inductive-proximity-switches-n699236 THE Swiss made Contrinex series of M30 analogue sensors has been extended to include non-embeddable models. The maximum possible sensing range has thus been increased from 0-20mm previously to 0-40mm. However, the greater interference of surrounding metal parts has to be taken into consideration. Mon, 25 Jul 2005 10:00:00 GMT http://www.ferret.com.au/c/iOpen/Elevator-door-optical-sensor-system-n699234 CEDES of Switzerland has developed a new, innovative sensor for elevator door safety. ESPROS/VOL is a new, optical sensor system from Cedes of Switzerland, which can be produced in large quantities. Available from iOpen, the heart of ESPROS is a CMOS camera chip, which takes 30 pictures a second. Fri, 22 Jul 2005 10:00:00 GMT http://www.ferret.com.au/c/iOpen/Name-change-for-LG-industrial-division-n718349 LG Industrial Systems, manufacturers of Starvert variable speed drives, is changing its name to LS Industrial Systems. This move follows rationalisation within the LG Corporation. The group has been split into three, to better accommodate the various production focus requirements of a diverse portfolio. Fri, 22 Jul 2005 10:00:00 GMT