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- Windows, real time
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- PCs vs. PLCs
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- Software quality
- Where do we go from here?
- Why pay?
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LCN slow down when connecting TPN server to Matrikon ODH with OPC optimizer on the App-Node
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By Wassim Daoud on 20 November, 2009 - 12:39 pm -
I am very interested to know about your OPC Architecture. OPC Optimizer should help you reduce the...
We are fetching 15000 parameters per minute with our PHD system. We have 2 history modules, 3...
setting for 20/25 MVA, 11/33 KV power transformers for 35 MW power plant
provide input to a Data Acquisition Unit (DA100) requires 5VDC input with 10mA transistor output
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By Robert Scott on 20 November, 2009 - 8:36 am -
You are not doing any better at describing what you want. You say that the 10ma. output needs to...
By Hattersuk on 20 November, 2009 - 6:51 am -
Thank you.
I don't think i have described this very well. I need to use a 10mA output that i...
By Carl on 19 November, 2009 - 1:10 pm -
Ohms law says current through a resistor creates a voltage drop.
R = E/I
R = 5V/0.010A
R = 500...
receiving end voltage increase in 33Kv transmission line for same input
Any demo-software available?
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I know Honeywell sells a development system software license for Experion with C200 or C300...
Sorry for going lil off topic.
SPR, are you experienced with Honey Plantscape R500 as well?
...
By Vendorguy22 on 18 November, 2009 - 8:52 am -
Based on your comments above I detect that you are a local EPC. I would recommend that you work...
Experion PKS is a bundled package with C300/C200 hardware. You cannot have a convincing demo with...
Can we use the cable shield to connect 4 wire RTD
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By John Correa on 19 November, 2009 - 7:20 pm -
Definitely not. Three and Four wires connection is for compensate the resistance added by the...
By Steve Myres, PE on 19 November, 2009 - 3:41 pm -
Just configure the receiving instrument for three wire, and snip off one of the four at the RTD...
By Roy Matson on 19 November, 2009 - 3:38 pm -
I notice that several of the vendors are providing 4 wires now.
Unless you require super accuracy...
GT Upgrade of control system
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In reply to your posting, CSE Engineering offers our Windows based, IBECS for Turbine Control...
Looking for UDC6000 software package CCR plant (regenerator section)
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By Bud Buyer on 19 November, 2009 - 1:59 pm -
I'm not familiar with the TDC 3000. Can I assume that an SDI card is a serial digital interface...
What do you use PLC or DCS to control wind turbines?
what kind of electrical CAD software is most used by you guys?
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By James Ingraham on 19 November, 2009 - 10:04 am -
> Is EPLAN more expensive than AutoCAD Electrical? <
It depends. When I priced them last,...
By Steve C on 18 November, 2009 - 8:00 am -
Is EPLAN more expensive than AutoCAD Electrical?...
Installing several air monitoring sensors
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We are using Modbus485/CS3000 to talk to some SLC500's and a set of gas sensors... what is your...
Control valve positioner and its characteristic
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By Rob on 19 November, 2009 - 5:36 am -
The characteristic of the positioner should be set to match the physical response of the valve that...
Hi,
the experience has shown that it is not necessary to conduct a comprehensive study to...
By Micik on 16 November, 2009 - 10:59 am -
Well, I was thinking something similar. If I know that valve has equal percentage characteristic,...
Machine which we are going to do with Rotart shear cutter for cutting metal sheets from 800 mm to 5000 mm
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I agree that the rotary cutter should not have to stop between cuts. With a decent controller you...
your customer is correct you should be able to develop a profile for constant motion... you...
Need to connect Micrologix 1100 PLC to Agilent 34980A.
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By Harvard on 18 November, 2009 - 11:21 am -
Am I missing something? What does the IEEE 488.1 and 488.2 standard have to do with RS485? The MM...
By Brian Beal on 18 November, 2009 - 5:53 am -
I am not sure if the Micrologix can do ASCII serial, but if it can then you should be able to use...
By Harvard on 16 November, 2009 - 11:12 am -
You can configure the MM Transmitters with almost any generic Modbus Host. For example, the...
Can only read 6 registers from Controlotron 1010 flow meter via Modbus
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By Paco on 18 November, 2009 - 10:46 am -
If you are using a Prosoft Module for Modbus Communication from a PLC and you are getting a Command...
By Paco on 16 November, 2009 - 11:30 am -
I set up a Test jig with a piece of plastic pipe so I could get some flow rate albeit very low with...
MOSFET, MOS, NMOS and CMOS
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By curt wuollet on 18 November, 2009 - 9:55 am -
The two MOSFET modes are enhancement and depletion. In one the bias increases the current and in...
How to determine the new exhaust temperature setting of MS5001 GE Gas turbine, after changed of capital part to R or P/NT type.
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The originator's question should be answered by the company providing the hardware and software to...
good question
please what are exhaust spreads mean?...
When to switch house load to the generated power?
Testing Procedure for a rotor which has been rewound!!
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> What are the things that one needs to check?
I can help you, please read this...
please suggest the training algorithms for radial basis function networks
from the Forum department...
ATEX certification (ATEX II 2 G Eex ia IIC T6) and power supply requirements of instrumentswhether power supply for the instruments like Magnetic flow meter installed in Zone 2 areas can be 230 VAC, 50 Hz with 4-20 mA IS (passive) as output when we specify the requirement of ATEX certification (ATEX II 2 G Eex ia IIC T6).
We are facing speed variation in one of our turbine in DROOP mode. Variation is between 5088-5090.
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By M Griffin on 16 November, 2009 - 8:47 pm -
CSA said:
> More problems can be created where none existed by technicians performing...
When you operate two generators in parallel, with one in droop and one in isochronous mode, the...
It's likely the two are one. If your post is understood correctly, 701 is controlled by the...
Hoist motor vibrates while drive and motor is taking high current and it vibrates though brake was open but motor is not running
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By Roy Matson on 16 November, 2009 - 6:35 pm -
It sounds like single phasing, check each phase with a clip on ammeter.
If it's not that could be...
What is the difference between instrumentation and control cable?
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By roy matson on 16 November, 2009 - 6:28 pm -
To add to Otised comments re solenoids, yes they can be a problem. I have found for 120 VAC...
The difference between control and instrumentation cable is mainly in use. Either can be solid or...
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