Product category:
Process Controllers: PAC, PLC, Loop control
News Release from: Vipa
Edited by the Processingtalk Editorial
Team on 24 February 2006
Automation solutions with PLC and PC
controllers
VIPA, the German designer and manufacturer of modular automation solutions offer a new brochure covering its PLC and PC based controllers along with information on software, HMI and accessories
VIPA, the German designer and manufacturer of modular automation solutions have introduced a new 40 page system summary covering its System 100V, 200V, 300V, 300S, and 500S PLC and PC based controllers along with information on software, HMI and accessories Available in hard copy or as a downloadable PDF from the website, this new information resource will give automation system designers an invaluable overview of the VIPA extensive range of centralised and decentralised control systems that may be programmed with Step7 from Siemens and have pin compatibility with Siemens S7-300, controllers and components
This article was originally published on Processingtalk on 3 Dec 2007 at 8.00am (UK)
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Each range in the new system summary brochure is detailed with a simple colour coding index highlighting CPUs, memory expansion capability, fieldbus expansion modules, communications processors, digital and analogue I/O modules, and power supplies.
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The VIPA new "Touchpanel" HMI range is also extensively covered detailing the family of six touchscreen models with a choice of monochrome or colour displays in industry standard panel sizes of 5.7'', 6.4'' and 8.4''.
The range features options for Microsoft Windows CE 5.0 with zenOn 6.20 operating system or MoviconX CE Runtime visualisation software and a wide selection of field-bus interface options, USB and serial communications ports.
Software systems covered include VIPA WinPLC7 programming software and simulation tool which may be used as an alternative to Siemens Step7.
Other software fully detailed includes parameterisation tools for TCP/IP, Profibus-DP, CANopen Master, OP3 and TD03.
There are also details of software for data exchange, analysis, labelling, library files and device drivers for the complete range.
A complete list of accessories is covered in a separate section with details of programming, download and Profibus-DP cable, memory modules, and Profibus-DP diagnostic equipment.
The new system summary reflects the comprehensive product range and diverse application potential for the VIPA centralised and decentralised automation solutions as the Company celebrates more than twenty years in the market with an ever-growing list of satisfied customers and world-wide support from its subsidiaries and exclusive distributors.
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