Omega has introduced the XLe and XLt Operator Control Station (OCS) , an "all-in-one" controller, small enough to fit in the palm of your hand (only 3.75" square). These are more than just a PLC, they include a Graphical Operator Interface (HMI), built-in I/O, networking and removable mass data storage. OCS is a robust, reliable control product that combines a traditional controller (programmed with ladder logic) with an operator interface, I/O and networking into an integrated, all-in-one unit using a single industry-recognized software package called CscapeTM.

• PLC + Operator Interface

• Free Programming Software

• Removable Mass Data Storage (MicroSDTM)

• Supports Data Logging

• Two Serial Ports

• Ethernet and Telephone Modem Option Cards

• DIN Rail Mount or Panel Mount

• ¼ DIN size

• Touchscreen Models Available

• Universal Remote I/O Modules (Modbus/RS485)

• Digital, Analog, Thermocouple, RTD

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Rotork-Hiller, the specialist manufacturer of pneumatic and hydraulic valve actuators for the nuclear industry, has successfully completed the full qualification of a new scotch yoke rotary pneumatic actuator to the latest industry standards.

Performed by an independent test laboratory, the qualification encompasses the requirements of the Westinghouse AP1000 commercial nuclear reactor design and represents another milestone in the Rotork Group’s long established commitment to the nuclear power generation industry.

Qualification involved an arduous programme of testing including thermal ageing, final wear ageing, pressurisation, resonance search, OBE (Operating Basis Earthquake) simulation, SSE (Safe Shutdown Earthquake) simulation and LOCA (Loss of Coolant) simulation – where the actuator is exposed to high temperature, pressure, humidity and radiation. After each test a baseline test was performed to confirm that the actuator’s performance had not degraded below acceptable levels.

Designed for the operation of ball, butterfly and plug valves, the actuators are available with a comprehensive torque range and control solutions to meet customer specifications. The compact and rugged design is suitable for harsh environmental conditions and has been supplied for nuclear power projects in countries including China and the USA.

Rotork-Hiller rotary actuators meet safety critical applications found in the nuclear power industry and are manufactured under a quality assurance programme in compliance with the requirements of 10CFR50 Appendix B, 10CFR21, NQA-1 and ANSI N45.2. The company provides a personalised service throughout all phases of projects to meet the challenges of each customer’s application with state-of-the-art design and engineering, customisation and technical support.

Yokogawa Electric Corporation has released the YHC5150X FieldMate handheld communicator in all markets other than Japan. The YHC5150X is a full function DD* Direct HART communicator that supports Universal, Common Practice, and Device Specific commands for commissioning, configuration, and maintenance operations.

Developed and manufactured by Yokogawa Corporation of America, the YHC5150X FieldMate handheld communicator is the successor to the YHC4100 HART communicator and the YHC4150X portable HART communicator, of which thousands of units have been sold worldwide. With new functions that satisfy the latest market needs, the YHC5150X will make it possible for Yokogawa to capture a larger share of the market.

Product Features:

1. Reads manufacturers' DDs in their native format without the need for translation
2. Enhanced 4.3" diagonal color anti-glare touchscreen (no stylus required
3. Full QWERTY keyboard for commissioning

Rockwell Automation introduces the Allen-Bradley SMC-50 smart motor controller, the company’s latest generation of solid-state motor controllers. This release includes a newly designed three-phase, fully solid-state, silicon-controlled rectifier (SCR) power structure. The new SMC-50 controller addresses the motor control needs of OEMs and end users seeking a more economical alternative to drives and more advanced control than across-the-line starters. Designed for customer flexibility, the SMC-50 controller combines advanced monitoring and protection features, multiple start and stop options, and expandable control inputs and outputs. These features help users increase efficiency, reduce downtime and improve control.

Rated at 200V-690V AC and with software from 90 to 520 amps, the SMC-50 controller is ideal for controlling motor speed and torque in a range of normal-duty applications, including pumps, compressors and short conveyors, as well as in heavy-duty applications, such as rock crushers, wood chippers, centrifugal fans and long conveyors.

The SMC-50 smart motor controller’s design improves voltage output to maximize efficiency of motor starts and stops. For application scalability, it features nine standard starting modes, six stopping modes and several slow-speed functions. In traditional starting mode, for example, if the SMC-50 controller senses that the motor has reached full speed before completing the selected ramp time, it will automatically switch to providing full voltage to the motor. The patented linear-acceleration starting mode offers the lowest starting current profile per start, consistent acceleration time, and enhanced control over both torque and speed. Regardless of the starting mode chosen, the SMC-50 controller stores the actual motor start time and peak current value to assist in setup and process optimization.

Allen-Bradley SMC-50 smart motor controllers