Nick Denbow, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "ASI",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Processingtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Firstsight to offer IR thermal imaging solutions from
Firstsight Vision, which we summarised at the time by saying "Firstsight Vision is delighted to have signed an exclusive distribution agreement for the UK with Opgal Optronic Industries, for sales into the industrial, security and defence
markets".
A few weeks before,
we featured the news release GE Fanuc launches the Proficy Process Systems from
GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms UK: "GE Fanuc Automation has announced the official launch of its breakthrough process control system: Proficy Process Systems, a scalable, fully integrated system for Process Automation and Control".
In June 2007, we covered the news from AS-Interface UK
concerning its User meeting
- take a look at AS-i experts network at Old Trafford user meeting
which says: "More than 13 Million devices worldwide now use AS-Interface for connecting control and monitoring equipment in process control and factory automation applications".
Take a look also at the news release from Siemens Automation and Drives, New drive control systems completed in one week,
as well as AS-Interface safety at work compatible Estop from Idec Electronics,
and Profibus instruments improve brewery efficiency from Endress + Hauser Australia.
See also:
Stackable power connector with IP 67 protection
(August 2006)
Duplicon is a stackable, IP67 plug connector system from Phoenix Contact designed for power distribution in modular and remote machinery and similar installations
MTEC reports continued growth this year
(March 2006)
Trident are pleased to report that the recent Mtec-Sensors, Measurement and Instrumentation exhibition, featuring Industrial Networks for Fieldbus and Open Systems was a success for all involved
Guided wave radar level transmitter for dry solids
(February 2006)
ASI Instruments, a manufacturer of state-of-the-art level instrumentation for the detection and measurement of dry bulk solids, has launched the WaveTrak 5200 guided wave radar level transmitter
New chlorine electrode sensor and electrode arm
(February 2006)
Analytical Sensors and Instruments has announced the availability of its new free-chlorine sensor for end-users and OEMs in a multitude of industries
Advance MTEC and Industrial Networks bookings up!
(January 2006)
Trident Exhibitions announce that visitor pre-registration figures for Mtec and Industrial Networks workshops and seminars are up by 30% compared with the same period in 2005
The February NEC Exhibitions, a new diary event
(November 2005)
The Trident Exhibitions successful cluster of eight tightly focussed industry events return to Halls 11 and 12 of the NEC, Birmingham the 15th and 16th February in 2006
New PLC gives 'Formula one' performance
(November 2005)
The Mitsubishi FX3U is the first in a new generation of PLCs, providing stunning speed and a massive memory, plus easy analogue inputs, to give the designer new degrees of freedom
Single PLC controls an expanding tank farm site
(September 2005)
Kingspan Building Products has added 11 new chemical storage tanks and installed a state of the art Mitsubishi control system to ensure optimum materials management at its plant in Herefordshire
Small footprint, rotary paddle bin level indicator
(August 2005)
ASI Instruments announces RotaryPoint, a small footprint, rotary paddle bin level indicator for bulk solids applications: the robust, compact design features a twist-on cap for easy accessibility
Edible oil refinery installs Profibus PA systems
(June 2005)
With more than 200 field devices, Cocamar edible oil refinery has one of the largest Profibus PA installations in Brazil, using Smar transmitters and a Siemens PLC
Profibus PA on the biggest sugar and alcohol mill
(June 2005)
The Maracai Mill has chosen Profibus PA devices for the most significant plant in the world sugar and alcohol industry using Profibus: Smar provided all PA instrumentation, design and commissioning
EasyTrak XP Ex-proof laser level transmitter
(June 2005)
ASI Instruments announces the EasyTrak XP, an explosion-proof laser level transmitter to measure level, distance, and position in challenging bulk solids applications
Petrom uses Smar Profibus PA equipment
(May 2005)
Petrom Petrochemicals has invested in Profibus-based automation using Smar field instrumentation (pressure, level, flow and temperature) and Smar JM1 Profibus coupling boxes, to increase production
Affordable RF level switches, immune to build-up
(May 2005)
ASI Instruments, a leading manufacturer of instrumentation for level detection and measurement of dry bulk solids, today announced the ShieldPoint series of RF (Radio Frequency) capacitance switches
LaserTrak 80
(March 2005)
ASI Instruments announces the LaserTrak 80 laser transmitter for non-contact level measurement and positioning of dry bulk solids: laser device measures any solid surface at any angle
Great show for all at Mtec 2005
(March 2005)
Mtec - Sensors, Measurement and Instrumentation returned to the NEC Birmingham on 16th and 17th February 2005 and saw an increase in visitor numbers by 11%
Wago and Belcom join the AS-I 'Expert Alliance'
(December 2004)
WAGO, and cable distributor Belcom have become the latest UK companies to join the AS-Interface Expert Alliance, which was launched to provide free support to the AS-Interface end user community
IMO iSmart intelligent relays for position control
(November 2004)
The iSmart range of low cost intelligent relays has enhanced memory provision, built in high-speed counters and a pulse width modulated output ideal for position control applications
High accuracy laser transmitter in dry bulk solids
(September 2004)
ASI Instruments announces high accuracy laser transmitter for dry bulk solids; it measures level, position, and distance over long ranges in harsh environments
Mtec and Industrial Networks 2005 at the NEC
(September 2004)
Announcing the Industrial Networks for Fieldbus and Open Systems 2005 workshop programme, part of Mtec - sensors, measurement and instrumentation exhibition, returns to the NEC 16-17th February 2005
K-Tek joins with ASI to monitor dry bulk solids
(August 2004)
K-Tek partners with ASI Instruments to provide the broadest line of continuous and point level measurement devices for dry bulk solids, including laser transmitters, guided wave radar and point levels
Still time to become a six sigma "black belt"
(August 2004)
Rapra Technology still has a few places left on its Six Sigma Black Belt programme, running from 7th to 10th September
Networking of compact soft starters
(July 2004)
Aucom CSXi compact soft starters now have adaptors that enable the control and monitoring of the motor, load and soft starters on a variety of networks, such as Modbus, DeviceNet or Profibus
Deescan and LC Automation Open Day 24th June 2004
(June 2004)
The Automation Open Day to be held at the Deescan production facilities near Wrexham, North Wales draws ever nearer, and the final line up of participating manufacturers has been confirmed
Emerson collaborates to expand DDL technology
(February 2004)
Emerson Process Management is collaborating with members of leading global standards groups to enhance Device Description Language (DDL) technology: enhanced DDL offers the best solution
ATEX approved explosionproof switchboxes in demand
(November 2003)
This year's introduction of ATEX certified explosionproof switchboxes has created a much higher level of demand than could have been predicted, says valve accessories specialist Rotork Valvekits
PneuAlpha stand-alone programmable controller
(November 2003)
SMC Pneumatics introduces a new addition to the PneuAlpha, the easy to use, compact, stand-alone programmable controller that give simple, inexpensive, low level control for industrial applications
Profibus centre and conference in Limerick
(November 2003)
The Automation Research Centre at the University of Limerick, appointed the Irish Profibus Competency Centre, will host a seminar on Fieldbus Technologies on 10 February, to celebrate the event
FMA delivers a world of brewery process expertise
(October 2003)
Widely regarded for the ability to create and deliver highly innovative brewery process, information and automation systems, FMA has once again successfully fulfilled a complete turnkey project
Automation unplugged - Pinto's perspectives
(October 2003)
Unplugged but not disconnected! The new book from Jim Pinto is available in Europe from Read-out: the title is 'Automation unplugged - Pinto's perspectives, prognostications, predictions and poetry'
ATS Introduces New Training Courses
(April 2003)
Fast moving trends in Industrial and Process Automation demand a response from Training Institutes, and ATS International BV has restructured the courses on offer to meet client requests
AS-Interface for safety related fieldbusses
(February 2003)
Users now have the peace of mind, they can depend on AS-Interface Safety at Work for all of their safety requirements on site, from the simplest networking system available for low level field devices