Why Choose Yokogawa’s e-RT3 and FA -M3 Over Standard PLCs?
In the realm of industrial automation, choosing the right controller can make a significant difference in the efficiency, flexibility, and performance of your systems. While standard Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) have been the go-to for many years, their limitations are becoming increasingly apparent in today's fast-paced industrial environments. Yokogawa's e-RT3 and FA offer advanced alternatives that address these limitations and provide superior performance and capabilities.
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Why Choose Yokogawa’s e-RT3 Over Standard Measuring Devices?
In the world of industrial automation and control, the choice of measuring devices can significantly impact efficiency, flexibility, and cost. While standard measuring devices have their place, they often come with limitations that can restrict their utility and adaptability. Enter the e-RT3 – a versatile and powerful alternative that not only measures but also analyzes data on a single platform.
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Why Choose Yokogawa’s e-RT3 Over a Standard Single Board Computer?
When it comes to selecting the right control system for your industrial automation needs, the choice between a Single Board Computer (SBC) and a more robust solution like the e-RT3 can be crucial. While SBCs have their place, they often come with limitations that can hinder your system's performance and longevity. Let's explore why you should consider the e-RT3 as a superior alternative.
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Unlocking Versatility: Leveraging Multi-CPU Configurations with Yokogawa's FA-M3V and e-RT3 Plus Controllers
The demand for robust and versatile automation solutions has never been higher. Yokogawa's FA-M3V Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and e-RT3 Plus Controller provide a powerful combination to meet these needs.
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Navigating the Complexity of PLC's: Beware of One-Size-Fits-All Claims
Submitted by Valin Corporation
PLC's are complex pieces of equipment. If there is a vendor trying to tell you that a particular PLC will solve all of your challenges and is set to meet all of your needs, that is certainly a red flag.
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Unlocking the Potential of Condition Monitoring: Navigating the Nuances for Optimal Sensor Selection
Submitted by Valin Corporation
Discover the intricacies of condition monitoring in our latest blog. Learn how to select the right sensors and equipment tailored to your process needs and budget.
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Focused Monitoring: A Strategic Approach to Preventative Maintenance and Condition Monitoring
Submitted by Valin Corporation
Preventative maintenance and condition monitoring are not only independent concepts, but they are also ones that should not be treated with a one-size-fits-all approach. Learn more in the blog below.
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Why Are Filters, Diffusers and Vents Needed Within the Microelectronics Industries?
Microelectronics are an inescapable and critical part of nearly every person's life.
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Where Are Filters, Diffusers and Vents Needed Within the Microelectronics Industries?
Without highly efficient filtration at sub-micron particle sizes, these microelectronics technologies would be difficult if not impossible. Specific gas filters protect critical processes that require a particle free environment to manufacture devices with nearly nanoscale features.
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Specifying VFD's
Submitted by Ray Marquiss || Valin Corporation
The basic application for a VFD is one where an AC motor must be run with some aspect of control over the speed, accel/decel or torque. Cranes, fans, pumps, mixers, conveyors, and similar applications are all candidates for using a VFD.
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Make vs. Buy: The Real Costs of Making a Conveyor Yourself
Submitted by Dorner
With a competitive, evolving global marketplace, changes in outsourcing and scarce availability of engineering talent, the decision to make or buy conveyors is one that many companies face every day.
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Mitsubishi GOT to VFD Quickstart Kit
GOT provides an easily accessible interface for startup, commissioning, and control/monitoring VFD with pre-designed sample projects. Anyone can set it up in minutes by following the Quick Start Guide.
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Electro-Hydraulic Actuators Improve Safety
Don't wait until it's too late, Kyntronics' actuators can help prevent disasters and improve your bottom line.
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Servo Power Unit – Special Configuration for Military Customer
Electro-Hydraulic Power Unit for use with Customer Cylinders.
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Pneumatic vs Electromechanical Actuators: Expertise in Both is Key
Submitted by Valin Corporation
Actuators are a critical component of the automation process. In fact, most of the heavy lifting for liquids, gases, and discrete motion control is done by actuators. There is an important distinction, however, between actuator applications: process and discrete.
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Mitsubishi MR-J2S to MR-J4 Servo Amplifier and Motor Migration
Mitsubishi announced the discontinuation of their old legacy J2S product line back in 2015 and official repair services for this product ended in August 2022. If you haven't already looked into upgrading to the J4, now is the time!
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Decrease Process Time, Improve Outcomes with Advanced Vibration Suppression
Submitted by Mitsubishi Electric
Is unchecked vibration affecting your bottom line? Vibration can bring any high-speed, high-precision process to an unexpected and costly standstill.
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Ignoring Alerts: Running VFD’s to Failure
Submitted by Kair Turubayev || Valin Corporation
We've been finding more and more circumstances where customers find it beneficial to run their variable frequency drives (VFD) to failure, potentially damaging the VFD beyond repair. This is an interesting concept for people to wrap their mind around at first.
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Actuator Options: More Than Meets the Eye
Submitted by Valin Corporation
For both process and discrete motion control applications of actuators, many of the terminologies uttered and the base technologies utilized are similar. The difference comes with the application and evolution of these base technologies.
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Easy Upgrade Path for Parker's 6K Controller Discontinuation
After 24 years, Parker's popular 6K has been discontinued. It was the follow-up to Parker's successful 6000 Series controllers which together spanned over 35 years of motion control history!
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Top 3 Security Misconceptions Between IT and OT Personnel
Submitted by Valin Corporation
There seems to be this constant game of tug-of-war between Information Technology (IT) and Operation Technology (OT) personnel in industrial settings. In general, there are three misconceptions that OT personnel have about the IT department.
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Selecting the Right Type of Actuator
Evaluating the annual operating costs for different types of actuators provides a comprehensive picture of the Total Cost of Ownership. See how Kyntronics SMART Electro-Hydraulic Actuators (SHA) compared to traditional hydraulic power units (HPUs) with hydraulic cylinders.
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Mitsubishi Electric Servo and Motion Economy Solutions
Economy Solutions from Mitsubishi Electric provides a low-cost, reliable, powerful, and easy-to-configure bundle of components allowing OEMs and system integrators to integrate high-precision motion control quickly, effortlessly, and affordably into their applications.
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Join Valin at ATX West in April!
Please join us April 12 - 14 in Anaheim, CA for the Automation Technology Tradeshow, ATX West. Valin will be exhibiting at the show where you will get to see the latest technology.
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