Operator panels offer improved control (27/02/2008)

ABB has introduced a new range of control panels for its AC500 PLCs, providing operators with a clear and easy-to-use method of controlling any automated process. Available in various options, the range of CP400 operator terminals provide immediate...

Flexible filling system developed (25/07/2007)

A new robotic system that fills drums with enzymes is one of the most flexible filling systems available worldwide for liquid products and pastes. Developed by Feige GmbH, using two IRB660 robots from ABB Robotics, it provides a fully automated...

New ABB Drives Alliance centre for the Home Counties (24/04/2007)

ABB Drives Alliance is expanding with a new member in Woking, Surrey. IDS South is the latest addition to the network, providing drives expertise to customers in the Surrey, Berkshire and South Buckinghamshire area. IDS South is a new branch of...

ABB provides control system for 30,000 ton/yr melamine project in China (30/01/2007)

ABB is supplying an AC800F control system for a 30,000 ton/year melamine expansion project in China for Sichuan Chemical Works (Group). The AC800F system, which will be provided by ABB China, includes one engineer workplace, three operator...

High-speed counting module for PLC offers enhanced control of rotating machinery applications (15/01/2007)

ABB’s new DC-541 multifunction module for its AC500 PLC offers a flexible device enabling operators of high-speed rotating machinery to optimise efficiency. Capable of measuring machinery speeds of up to 50kHz, the DC-541 can be used as an interrupt...

ABB launches modular, scaleable PLC platform (02/11/2006)

ABB has extended its programmable logic controller (PLC) offering for industrial automation with a modular, scaleable suite of hardware comprising the AC500 PLC, S500 I/O module and CP500 HMI operator interface terminal - each of which can be...

Field mountable videographics has arrived (01/09/2006)

Armed with the new SM500F platform, ABB believes it is the first in the market with a fully field-mountable videographic data recorder that takes the process recording function out of the control room and into the plant, giving operators access to...