McLean Cooling Technology – new solutions for cooling systems of active equipment at the Russian market

By Victor Garsiya

p.6

The article reviews the basic active cooling methods for electronic equipment in the enclosures. Also discussed in detail are the solutions offered by McLean (USA).

Radiation-tolerant film hybrid DC/DC-converters – the standard components of power supply systems of space vehicles

Victor Zhdankin

p.26

The article describes the design features of the film hybrid DC/DC-converters offered by International Rectifier (USA), various methods for building the power supply systems of the space vehicles and effect of the system requirements on technical parameters of the power modules. Particular emphasis is given to the radiation resistance and quality control requirements when manufacturing such modules. The article presents some popular models of DC/DC-converters and promising products of this class.

Not drowned in water, nor burnt in fire. Dear field friends. Part 2

Sergey Dronov

p.42

The article covers the technologies protecting the structural elements of industrial notebooks from moisture, dust and vibration. It also explains when it makes sense to replace a commercial notebook with its industrial version. Also included are examples of using protected notebooks on railway vehicles and during combat operations.

Spectrum: solutions for high-speed data acquisition

Andrey Golovastov

p.18

The article familiarizes readers with Spectrum - a manufacturer of high-speed data acquisition cards. The article offers an overview of the main product trends, gives brief specifications of the devices and discusses the potential options and basic benefits of the solutions used.

NOVASTAR – a new star on the horizon of SCHROFF cabinets

Victor Garsiya

p.36

The article provides a detailed description of the design and main characteristics of a new Schroff cabinet for use in laboratory or office environment.

EtherCAT I/O: a new era of automation

Ivan Golubtsov

p.84

The article gives a brief overview of history and development of the modular Beckhoff I/O systems based on K-bus and E-bus. Particular emphasis is put on a comparative review of characteristics and advantages of EtherCAT - the leader among the I/O systems based on the real time Ethernet.

TELEOFIS wireless data transfer systems

Andrey Kolesnikov

p.86

Modern technologies offer a wide range of wireless data transfer solutions. The commercial systems covering vast areas widely use the GSM/3G modems as well as radio modems.

Radiation hardened linear ultra low voltage dropout regulators for rocket and space equipment

Victor Zhdankin

p.56

The article describes the new RUH3301 series radiation hardened linear regulators from International Rectifier (a division of High Reliability Products - HiRel). The integrated hybrid regulators feature an ultra low voltage dropout of 0.4V with a load current of 3A. They are designed for use in the distributed power architecture (DPA) of the space vehicles and transport spacecrafts as the point-of-load regulators as well as for an additional regulation of voltage after the DC/DC converters.

Schaefer versatile power supply

Igor Gruzinsky

p.64

The article presents products from Schaefer, who specialize in the design and manufacture of power supplies for critical applications. Also included are options of comprehensive tailor-made solutions for secondary power supply systems developed using standard Schaefer products and intended for implementation of an uninterruptible power supply of various loads. The article considers a topology for building modern Schaefer power supplies.

New horizons of the wireless Ethernet: 300 Мbit/s from the air

By Ivan Lopukhov

p.88

The article provides a historical overview and covers the advantages and specific features of WiFi IEEE 802.11n standard. Also included is a review of the industrial equipment that meets the family of IEEE 802.11 standards.

Not drowned in water, nor burnt in fire. Dear field friends

By Sergey Dronov

p.42

The article describes specific features of field application of rugged mobile computers and presents their distinctive design features compared to their commercial analogs. Also reviewed are the most interesting - from a technical point of view - rugged mobile computers from Getac.

Machine Vision and Digital Image Processing

By Andrey Golovastov

p.8

Currently, the computer processing of visual information has gained a new impulse for development and wide acceptance in various industries. The purpose of this article is to attract the reader's attention to the fundamentals and standards of the digital image processing and present software and hardware used. A significant part of the article is dedicated to an overview of the ADLINK video capture boards which represent a good reflection of the modern trends, advanced technologies and the research results and findings on the subject under discussion.

Explosion protection of the non-electrical parts of the equipment based on the sliding monitoring

By Stefan Pflueger

p.74

The current international standards specify the explosion protection of the non-electrical parts of the equipment. A risk of explosion can occur when the drive and the output device of the system are interlocked. The article analyses the potential consequences of such interlock and evaluates the potential ignition sources. Also discussed are the explosion protection solutions based on the rotational speed monitoring in order to identify the signs of sliding, an indicator of occurrence of a dangerous situation. The article covers the commercial modules for implementation of such solutions.

Buoy or guided wave radar?

By Vitaliy Grigorchuk

p.78

Today the buoy level gages are one of the most common devices that can be used to measure levels of any liquids in industry. When using these devices, the instrument engineers face the maintenance problems. What is an alternative solution to reduce costs and optimize the measurement process?

We are unique: data input devices for industrial applications

By Aleksandr Toloknov

p.26

The article covers the main types of the industrial data input devices and offers a brief history of the production technology. Also included is a review of the popular product series from the three leading keyboard manufacturers: InduKey (Germany), iKey (USA) and NSI (Belgium).

Flash technologies attack hard disk drives

By Sergey Dronov

p.78

The article describes the types of data storage in the modern computer systems. Also discussed are the advantages and disadvantages of both hard disks and NAND Flash-drives.

LITEMAX high brightness displays for harsh working environment

By Ivan Gurov

p.12

The article provides a review of a series of housed displays from LITEMAX, a Taiwan manufacturer. The LCD monitors have the improved operational and functional characteristics due to the use of the advanced LED backlight technology.

HART Loop Converter as a bridge between the digital and analog world

By Stefan Pflueger

p.84

Maintaining a safe production process often depends on the right information at the right time. The new HART Loop Converter from Pepperl+Fuchs uses the full potential of HART enabled field devices. It serves as a bridge between the digital and analog world and provides access to vital process data, which were not available until now.

AdvantiX: two years. The flight is normal

By Sergey Dronov

p.16

The article reviews the current computer industry trends and particularly the industrial PC segment. Also, a description of a modern FASTWEL AdvantiX product line is provided. Besides, the article shows examples of how the equipment is used at the customers' facilities in various industries in Russia.

FX3G: a new controller in the FX compact family PLCs

By Sergey Zubov

p.80

The article presents a new series of the inexpensive singleblock controllers from Mitsubishi Electric for the middlelevel automation tasks.

Replacement must be made in time! How Metran-150 differs from traditional pressure sensors

By Evgeniy Tikhostup

p.78

The pressure sensors Metran-150 have been operated in more than 1000 enterprises in Russia and CIS for three years. Tough laboratory and polygon tests are permanently conducted. Confident in the superior technical characteristics, wide functionality and high operational reliability, the management of Metran industrial group made the decision to recommend the customers to use Metran-150 instead of its predecessor Metran-100.

GOT1000 operator terminals: from the simple control panels to the platform solutions

By Sergey Zubov

p.80

The article presents the new models and the benefits of the GOT Series operator terminals from Mitsubishi Electric.

Switching equipment for the Digital Signage networks

By Denis Rubio

p.14

The article provides a brief review of the switching equipment for the analogue anddigital audio and video signals. Much attention is given to the solutions for thewireless transmission of the audio/video signals over long distances.

Modular compact HPC-systems and ATCA servers for telecommunications and industry. Part 2

By Vyacheslav Vinogradov

p.16

The paper offers an analysis of the high capacity modular systems and ATCA standard servers for telecommunications and computer systems of the industrial automation. Particular emphasis is given to the new parallelpipeline systems with the convergent switched environment of communication providing the simultaneous transmission of the large data flows at the gigabyte data rate.

Thermokon in the light of the LON technology. Part 2

By Vladislav Raznikov

p.26

The objective of the article is to show in the light of the LON technology the strengths of the Thermokon equipment, cover a range of the Thermokon products for the automation of the residential and commercial buildings, the equipment for the socalled "intellectual home", specify the features of the equipment, promising technologies and innovations and demonstrate a wide variety of the LON products for choice from one specialized supplier.

New ruggedized LCD displays from i-sft for industrial applications

By Victor Zhdankin

p.44

I-sft GmbH develops and manufactures the TFTdisplays for industrial applications and is one of the leading European producers of the modern TFTdisplays for the extreme conditions. In 2008, isft GmbH considerably renovated its product line. The company offered to the consumers the displays designed for the extended temperature ranges. They are environment resistant and feature a long MTBF andhigh brightness of the screen.

Redundant controllers System Q for continuous process automation

By Sergey Zubov

p.52

The article describes the advantages of the redundant control systems of different architectures based on Mitsubishi Electric System Q controllers.

On the new possibilities of LOGO! modules

By Mikhail Sizmin

p.54

The possibilities of a new series of LOGO! 0BA6 modules and some examples of their application are shown in the article. Their technical characteristics and innovative solutions are described. Automation of different small systems can be implemented with LOGO! modules using PIregulator, analog calculations and many other functions.

Modular compact HPC-systems and ATCA servers for telecommunications and industry. Part 1

By Vyacheslav Vinogradov

p.6

The paper offers an analysis of the high capacity modular systems and ATCA-standard servers for telecommunications and computer systems of the industrial automation. Particular emphasis is given to the new parallelpipeline systems with the convergent switched environment of communication providing the simultaneous transmission of the large data flows at the gigabyte data rate.

Thermokon in the light of the LON technology. Part 1

By Vladislav Raznikov

p.16

The objective of the article is to show - in the light of the LON technology - the strengths of the Thermokon equipment, cover a range of the Thermokon products for the automation of the residential and commercial buildings, the equipment for the so-called «intellectual home», specify the features of the equipment, promising technologies and innovations and demonstrate a wide variety of the LONproducts for choice from one specialized supplier.

Use of the LXI standard for the control of the programmable power supplies

By Aleksei Lobov

p.76

The LXI standard-based Ethernet technology continues to grow in popularity when solving the tasks of control of the secondary power supply sources. The use of this standard in the Gegesys series programmable power supplies from Lambda provides some additional competitive advantages such as an easy control and configuration, possibility of integration via LAN, and reduction in the modernization costs.

New players in the Magelis XBT graphic terminal family

By Sergey Kulnev

p.80

The article describes a few series of the graphic terminals from Schneider Electric: an early version – Magelis XBT GT and two recent versions – Magelis XBT GK and Magelis XBT GTW. The fundamental difference between the early version of the product and those newly launched is that they have been built on a new technological platform.

Modular intrinsically safety remote input/output systems for the hazardous areas

By Victor Zhdankin

p.6

The article provides a brief discussion of the modular intrinsicallysafety input/output systems from Pepperl+Fuchs: the LB system for installation in Class 2 or Class 22 hazardous areas and the FB system designed for installation in Class 1 or Class 21 hazardous areas. Both systems feature a high density of the I/O channels in the enclosure, and they are easily integrated with the systems of intrinsicallysafety area via the HART protocol and the standard industrial networks (PROFIBUS, Modbus).

VH Series UPS: versatility without sacrifice of reliability

By Andrey Golovastov

p.14

The article presents the GE VH Series UPS. Also included are the analysis and the discussion of the advantages of circuits with double voltage conversion. The article provides a brief overview of the existing UPS types in accordance with the international classification and gives recommendations on how to choose UPS.

Conquer the forces of nature

By Andrey Borodin

p.76

The article focuses on the features of the Schneider Electric pressure transducers which are employed to control the engines of the compressor and pneumatic equipment.

Structure of the modern embedded modular systems

By Vyacheslav Vinogradov

p.6

The article describes the specific features of the embedded systems having a modular structure. Also discussed are the disadvantages of the trunk systems with the traditional bus architecture and their limited capabilities for further increase in performance. The article covers the solutions reflecting a tendency of gradual transition to a new generation of the modular systems with the advanced switched network architecture and a wide frequency band.

Chassis for the industrial computers

By Vladimir Belomyttsev

p.24

The article focuses on the design features as well as the basic advantages and disadvantages of various types of chassis for the industrial computers with the CompactPCI system bus.

Brief review of the new TDK Lambda power supplies

By Victor Zhdankin

p.56

The article presents the new power supplies from TDKLambda specializing in the development and manufacturing of the highly efficient power supplies for industrial applications. Brief information on the structure of TDKLambda and its position at the world market is provided. The article analyses the basic tendencies in the improvement of the modern highcapacity power supplies.

New series of the XP Power DC/DC converters

By Albert Baishev

p.68

This article gives an overview of a new series of the XP Power DC/DC converters. Their specific features and main competitive advantages are shown.

Schneider Electric presents the new Modicon M340 PLC

By Mikhail Makarov

p.76

The article provides a brief description of a new Micro programmable logic controller added to the family of the Schneider Electric instrumentation, its features and capabilities. The applications of this PLC in various industries are discussed.

Lexium PAC: automation technologies and motion

By Aleksandr Ganin

p.78

The article describes the Lexium PAC servosystems offering the ready combinations of motion control and automation products which enable the design of applications and the implementation of all motion control functions.

Fastwel I/O inside. Part 5

By Aleksandr Lokotkov

p.44

The structure and operation of the basic components of a Fastwel I/O hardware-software complex intended for designing automated data acquisition and control systems are considered, and design approaches are discussed. FBUS module-communicating internal bus, an adapted environment for CoDeSys application programs, network protocol services, and interaction between the complex's basic components are described in detail

Fastwel I/O inside. Part 4

By Aleksandr Lokotkov

p.56

The structure and operation of the basic components of a Fastwel I/O hardware-software complex intended for designing automated data acquisition and control systems are considered, and design approaches are discussed. FBUS module-communicating internal bus, an adapted environment for CoDeSys application programs, network protocol services, and interaction between the complex's basic components are described in detail

The solid-state disks are the reliable solution for the mission-critical applications. Part 2

By Albert Baishev

p.68

The article provides a comparative analysis of the efficiency of data storage on the solid-state and hard disks and offers an overview of the existing formats of the solid-state disks. The article investigates the problems typical for the NAND-memory and shows how these problems can be handled utilizing the TrueFFS® software thus making the NAND-memory advantages as to capacity, efficiency, reliability and cost available to the users.

Industrial PCs in the light of the new technologies

Ivan Lopukhov

p.6

The article gives an overview of the main trends at the market of the industrial computers and its components. The new technologies and standards that have found use in the advanced models from the leading manufactures of the motherboards and processor boards as well as the chassis for the industrial PCs and servers are described here.

AdvantiX industrial computers: order it. it’s just not impossible to refuse

Sergey Dronov

p.16

This article describes the Fastwel AdvantiX line, production technology and advantages of the use of the mass assembled industrial computers and servers. Also, a detailed description of each Fastwel AdvantiX model is provided.

Fastwel I/O inside. Part 3

Aleksandr Lokotkov

p.68

The structure and operation of the basic components of a Fastwel I/O hardware-software complex intended for designing automated data acquisition and control systems are considered, and design approaches are discussed. FBUS module-communicating internal bus, an adapted environment for CoDeSys application programs, network protocol services, and interaction between the complex's basic components are described in detail.

Advanced automation technologies. The LEXIUM servosystems

Aleksandr Ganin

p.76

The solid-state disks are the reliable solution for the mission-critical applications. Part 1

Albert Baishev

p.78

The article provides a comparative analysis of the efficiency of data storage on the solid-state and hard disks and offers an overview of the existing formats of the solid-state disks. The article investigates the problems typical for the NAND-memory and shows how these problems can be handled utilizing the TrueFFS® software thus making the NAND-memory advantages as to capacity, efficiency, reliability and cost available to the users.

New-generation Schroff Cabinets

Vladimir Byelomyttsev

p.8

The trends in designing cabinets produced by Schroff, a leading cabinet manufacture, are considered.

Fastwel I/O inside. Part 2

Aleksandr Lokotkov

p.80

The structure and operation of the basic components of a Fastwel I/O hardware-software complex intended for designing automated data acquisition and control systems are considered, and design approaches are discussed. FBUS module-communicating internal bus, an adapted environment for CoDeSys application programs, network protocol services, and interaction between the complex's basic components are described in detail.

Fastwel I/O inside

Aleksandr Lokotkov

p.58

The structure and operation of the basic components of a Fastwel I/O hardware-software complex intended for designing automated data acquisition and control systems are considered, and design approaches are discussed. FBUS module-communicating internal bus, an adapted environment for CoDeSys application programs, network protocol services, and interaction between the complex's basic components are described in detail.

Inexpensive and small-sized controllers for building automation systems

Vera Sklyadneva

p.52

The basic characteristics and potential of DirectLOGIC programmable logic controllers widely used in building automation systems are considered.

Tools for developing human-machine interface for hazardous areas Part 2

Victor Zhdankin

p.6

Part 2 of this review is devoted to iPC-EX operator terminals and IBM PC-compatible VISUEX panel computers. Compared with TERMEX operator terminals described in part 1, these devices produced by Pepperl+Fuchs EXTEC GmbH are intended for solving more complicated problems.

DPHarp — advanced technologies in pressure, flow-rate, and level measurement

Vasiliy Kravchenko

p.74

Some time ago, Yokogawa Corp. (Japan) made a breakthrough in the pressure sensor technology with its DPHarp approach to pressure measurement. Recently, Yokogawa has announced pressure sensors of the EJX series, which signifies a great stride forward in industrial automation facilities.

Tools for developing human-machine interface for hazardous areas

Victor Zhdankin

p.6

Provision of reliable and cost-efficient tools for developing human-machine interface for hazardous environment is a challenge in elaborating process control systems. This article helps in tackling this problem. It presents Pepperl+Fuchs EXTEC Gmbh intrinsically safe terminals that allow the operator to visualize process data and control the process, correcting its parameters. In part I of the article, emphasis is on the TERMEX (TERM) family of compact operator's terminals that are connected to a programmable controller through a serial interface. The performance specifications, designs, software, configuration features, commutation, and application of the terminals are described.

Unified approach to designing VARISTAR general-purpose cabinets for electronic equipment

Victor Garsia

p.24

Application of a unified approach to designing Schroff VARISTAR cabinets is described. The seismic stability and electromagnetic radiation protection of the cabinets, as well as associated test procedures, are considered in detail.

New products from Prosoft-Systems for nondestructive check

Pavel Galagan

p.56

New developments intended for solving the topical problem of nondestructive check are presented. The performance specifications of the new devices, as well as their functionality, commutation, and design features, are described. The advantages of the new devices over the earlier versions are emphasized. The potential and domain of applicability of the devices are exemplified.

TeSyS U smart starter from Schneider Electric

Igor Filkov

p.62

Emergency protection systems built on BAZIS Controllers from Ekoresurs

Sergey Tuchinskii

p.64

The article presents a review of BAZIS series multifunctional Zener-barriers protected controllers. Their potential, performance specifications, and applications, as well as related I/O devices, are described.

New player at the Russian market of industrial communications

Aleksei Zateev

p.66

A product line from Korenix, an industrial information network equipment manufacturer, is described.

Wiring without a screwdriver

Vladimir Byelomyttsev

p.68

The article describes the evolution of the spring-loaded Cage Clamp terminal connectors invented by WAGO company. It shows the examples of engineering solutions of this company, which allowed it to take up and hold the leading positions among the largest terminal clamps manufacturers.

Low-profile programmable power supplies from Nemic-Lambda: combination of power and intelligence

Victor Zhdankin

p.60

The article reports on Genesys programmable power supplies from Nemic-Lambda (Israel), defined for their high energy features, reliability, precision, weight and sizes. Devices are remotely programmable and can be easily connected to serial line communication interfaces. The possibility of connection with universal interface bus GPIB allows easy products integration into the test systems' equipment.

Hirschmann style industrial Ethernet

Vsevolod Kiselev

p.6

Every day Ethernet based networks are more and more actively penetrating the field levels of industries providing an opportunity of uniform vertical network infrastructure creation, which, in return, bears a number of benefits comparing to traditional industrial networks. The article reports on most popular products for industrial Ethernet networks from German manufacturer Hirschmann and also HIPER-Ring technology, which has de-facto become industrial standard and allows to build failsafe cost-effective networks.

Sharp LCDs for industrial and special applications. Part 2

Victor Zhdankin

p.14

The following material completes the article placed in the previous issue of СТА magazine. One can find a short description of Sharp TFT LCD technology, which allows to achieve high performance characteristics of the manufactured equipment. There is also a special insertion highlighting DC/AC invertors' options for various models of LCDs.

DC/AC-invertors for LC display panels

Victor Zhdankin

p.22

TDK invertors described in the following article are recommended for application in Sharp LCDs. The article contains description of various invertors' models and series, indicating their purpose and ways of application. As a conclusion there is a description of different backlight lamp invertors for an exact LCD model multiple choice.

IEE display facilities review

Victor Zhdankin

p.6

The article reports on cathode-luminescent displays from IEE Company, applied in land transport equipment, marine navigation, process automation control panels and many other applications. One can also find the character mode LCDs presented with different backlight systems, wide temperature range and small power consumption as well as terminal devices and additional equipment for display systems creation by customer's own forces.

Sharp LCDs for industrial and special applications

Victor Zhdankin

p.16

Initially Sharp Company became popular for its high quality consumer electronics. However, very few people know that this company also manufactures liquid crystal displays for industrial applications and harsh operating conditions. The article introduces Sharp recent developments in the sphere of LCDs manufacturing for various applications. You can find the most popular models represented and their technical characteristics.

Advantech industrial computers: from components to solutions

Vsevolod Kiselev

p.24

The article reports on the most interesting latest developments from Advantech Company: industrial ATX motherboards, chassis new modification, specially adopted for these type of devices, industrial video cards with AGP interface. Recently there can be seen a pronounced tendency of growing interest not to components directly, but to ready-made solutions. That is why there is a part of the article dedicated to detailed description of assembled, tested and totally complete computers and servers purchase advantages. Special attention is given to new models of popular Advantech SYS ready-made solutions.

Level measuring by guided EM pulse

Victor Zhdankin

p.6

Direct electromagnetic radiation method allows to measure liquid indicator, the level for friable hard materials, intermediate stage substance in aggressive environments, extended temperature and pressure variation range in the low dielectric constant of a control product. The article reports on the method's physical properties, as well as its comparison with ultrasonic and non-contact radar methods. The level meters "Pulscon" are described as an example of sensors, which implement the direct electromagnetic method. Practical recommendations on microwave level measuring sensors applications are made.

Transistor inverters: specifications, structural schemes, application recommendations

Victor Zhdankin

p.6

Work on many technical problems, which as a rule are connected with interfacing equipment having different types of power supplying, control and energy saving, power supply quality and power systems reliability improvement, leads to the necessity of conversion direct voltage into alternating. Such problems can be solved with the help of DC/AC converters (inverters). The description of these units is made by example of DA XP Electronics and SLI Magnetek transistor inverters, which embody many advanced solutions and thus completely characterize all features, ways of modern inverters development and application.

High brightness flatpanel LCDs

Victor Zhdankin

p.6

Liquid crystal displays have become a dominating component at the visualization market. Especially ranked are displays for working in industrial applications and extreme conditions, featuring advanced reliability, brightness, and resistance to destabilizing impact. This article surveys such products of Planar, I-SFT Siemens and LiteMax, describing their characteristics and application.

Current status and development forecast of the power electronics modules

Stanislav Florentsev

p.20

This article pictures a present-day situation in the sphere of development of power electronics devices. Particular emphasis is placed on MOSFET and IGBT modules, which are widely used in the modern power conversion equipment. The article also shows the current status of the Russian power electronics market.

VIPA System 200V programmable logic controllers

Maxim Ananskikh

p.32

The author reviews the main product series manufactured by VIPA GmbH for industrial automation systems. A considerable part of the article is dedicated to the technical features of controllers, as well as of interface and I/O modules of the popular System 200V series, their most important characteristics and advantages over analogous devices.

Local automation devices. Microcontrollers.

Aleksei Barmin

p.38

This article is devoted to technology that can be used to address relatively simple automation problems. The author uses practical examples to illustrate the broad applicability of the LOGO! logic modules from Siemens.

New technology for continuous data transmission

Nikolay Zhilenkov

p.44

The author explains the primary advantages of using GPRS technology in automated process control systems, describing the popular MC35 Terminal series of GPRS modems, which were designed for industrial applications.

Inductive proximity sensors from Pepperl+Fuchs GmbH

Yevgeniy Mozolyak

p.6

This article continues CTA's series on products from Pepperl+Fuchs GmbH. This time we cover inductive proximity sensors, examining different designs, their basic electrical and physical features, custom sensor designs, potential applications and their usage.

Switching AC/DC converters from Artesyn Technologies

Victor Zhdankin

p.14

This article is a continuation of a previously published reviewof power equipment from Artesyn Technologies, covering issues involved in the practical application of switching AC/DC converters. The author presents a wide variety of models with different designs, capacity, output, operational featuresand applications in various technical fields.

Accessories and options for radar level-measurement instruments

Tim Little

p.28

One of the most important trends in level-measurementtechnology today is the growing popularity of radar. As more radar instruments with enhanced capabilities become available, plant operators have a greater choice of brands, features and options.

Power converters for high-speed digital systems

Konstantin Kruglyak

p.40

This article examines the new point-of-load (POL) converters, the latest evolution of power converters. The increasingly common requirement to access power sources with varying ratings within the context of a single printed-circuit card has created the need for such products. POL converters, as opposed to traditional DC/DC-converters, make it possible for the developers of electronic systems to create less expensive, more flexible and more reliable power systems.

Euromechanics cases for OEMs

Mikhail Berdichevskiy

p.52

The author surveys Euromechanics subunits, cross-panels and equipment cases, describing the design features that make them universal, their high level of integration and their reliability. Particular attention is paid to the issue of electromagnetic protection. The article describes the basic principles of the Euromechanics standard, showing its advantages, its prospects for further development and its connections with other standards.

Level control devices

Victor Zhdankin

p.6

This article completes a series of reviews covering level control devices. This installment covers continuous level meters employing various physical means of measurement. Examples are cited using products from Pepperl+Fuchs GmbH.

Level control devices

Victor Zhdankin

p.6

This piece launches a series of review articles covering level control devices and introducing readers to level sensors based on products from Pepperl+Fuchs GmbH. The articles examine the primary measurement devices and certain specific aspects of their use and would be useful for specialists in selecting the proper level sensor.

Pepperl+Fuchs rotary encoders

Victor Zhdankin

p.6

This article describes the product line and the technical data for incremental and absolute rotary encoders from Pepperl+Fuchs GmbH (Germany). The article cites select information on the design of these products and provides examples of how encoders are used in automated manufacturing systems.

Weidmueller — your partner for industrial electrical connectivity and cabinets for electrical equipment

p.78

Weidmueller — your partner for industrial electronics and electric wiring tools

p.66

Industrial encoders: classes and some features

Victor Zhdankin

p.68

Modern connecting equipment

Vladimir Kostin

p.62

CAGE CLAMP COMPACT is another step forward in perfecting spring terminal blocks.

Weidmueller — Your partner for electric switching modules

p.66

Frequency Converters by Siemens

Alexey Barmin,  Maxim Tashlitsky

p.6

The frequency converters by Siemens serve to control the alternating-current drives of general purpose. Basic methods of working with the converters and issues of their integration into a process control system are considered.

Remote I/O Modules for Distributed Systems

Sergey Bagmutov

p.6

Two variants of building a decentralized control system are considered in the article, with a focus on SNAP and OpenLine intelligent I/O modules, their assortment and characteristics. Different approaches to implementation are compared, with the analysis of according structural, electrical and operational features of a system.

Logical Analysers for Testing Digital Equipment

Mikhail Pertsovsky,  Evgeny Vorobiev,  Alexey Trifonov

p.6

Operational functionality and specifications of the up-to-date logical analysers are considered.

ZICON's Power Electronics

Victor Zhdankin

p.6

ADVANTECH: Traditional Quality towards the New Era

Victor Garsia

p.26

Review of new products of Advantech, leading industrial computers manufacturer.

Planar FP-Displays' Application Scope

Alexander Lipnitsky

p.26

Industrial Notebooks

Michael Berdichevsky

p.22

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Andrey Kuznetsov

p.6

The harware and software tools for making small-sized storage devices, which are based on the Flash memory, are presented in the article.

Means of Automation, Compatible to Octagon Systems

Mikhail Kashin,  Konstantin Korneev

p.6

Equipment for industrial automation compatible to Octagon Systems’ products is described in the article.

OpenLine - New Generation of Hardware for Construction of the Distributed Systems

Sergey Gusev

p.48

In the article the concept of new system OpenLine of firm Grayhill is briefly stated, the basic characteristics of system components and configuration methods are highlighted. The basic attention is given to the description of new two-channel input-output modules of a series 70L/73L.

Panel Personal Computers of Advantech

Sergey Sorokin,  Victor Garsia

p.6

A new class of computers for use as MMI (man-machine interface) in automation systems is described.

PCI Bus in Special Applications

Sergey Sorokin

p.14

Various issues of using PCI bus in embedded and industrial applications are considered.

ADAM-5510 as a Mirror of Modern Trends of Automation

Sergey Gusev

p.6

Everything You Want to Know about Flash Disks... but Were Afraid to Ask

Andrey Kuznetsov

p.12

Flash Disks’ main performance attributes are described, problems of their choice and usage are considered.

Polemical notes

Sergey Sorokin

p.6

These notes were initially prepared for the magazine Computer Press, so I apologize in advance if the readers of CTA find that they are already familiar with information herein.

DSP systems for the IBM PC

Andrey Gvozdak

p.18

Backup power sources from Interpoint

Victor Zhdankin

p.6

New features of Octagon Systems' embedded PCs

Victor Garsiya

p.6

This article covers new products from Octagon Systems that are, in part, being offered in place of analog modules of the previous generation and. The new products have a range of new features and advantages.

Schroff/Hoffman's electrical cabinets and racks

Mihail Berdichevskiy

p.12

Input/output devices: WAGO modules

Andrey Kuznetsov

p.22

The author describes the WAGO I/O System controller, designed for use in Fieldbus industrial networks.

Input/output devices. Modules from Advantech

Aleksandr Lokotov

p.32

This article focuses on a range of input/output devices from Advantech. These devices can be used as low-level components in distributed measuring systems and industrial control systems, with the components situated in direct proximity to the controlled machinery.

Analog Devices' I/O Modules

Evgeny Karpenko

p.6

Industrial Computers ADVANTECH

Andrey Kuznetsov

p.12

A New Integration Level of Manufacturing Control Systems

Alexey Zaitsev

p.22

IBM PC in Industry

Sergey Sorokin

p.6

MicroPC vs. PC/104: Different Approach

Sergey Sorokin

p.16

Notebook: Survival Issues

Mihail Berdichevsky

p.22

Grayhill I/O Modules

Evgeniy Karpenko

p.28

Technology of Wire Junction by Using WAGO Spring Clamp

p.90

Electroluminescent Display ICEBrite™ Series

Arto Pakkala

p.92

Flash Memory Standardization in PCMCIA Cards

Andrey Kuznetsov

p.97