PRODUCTS TECHNOLOGY FILE SCALABLE AUTOMATION FOR RENEWABLE POWER
International Energy Agency report, the OCC100 controller is particularly attractive to power generators with growing and diverse renewable generation portfolios (including hydro, solar and wind) and microgrids that rely on a variety of distributed energy resources. The OCC100 offers remote monitoring
Emerson has launched automation technology for utilities and independent power producers that rely more and more on diverse renewable energy sources and that serve the fast-growing microgrid market. Its new, modular Ovation OCC100 controller is said to cost-effectively extend Emerson’s proven Ovation control technology by managing the flow of energy from various sources to ensure continuous, reliable generation for these emerging industries. This small footprint, scalable technology is also well-suited to critical water and wastewater applications. With renewable electricity capacity expected to expand by over 920 gigawatts – an increase of 43 per cent – through 2022, according to a 2017
and control capabilities for wind farms spread out over a wide geographic area and the ability to operate in the higher ambient temperatures associated with solar facilities. For microgrids, it provides a single point of control for performance optimisation. Similarly, the new controller efficiently monitors and controls remote pump stations critical to collecting, treating, storing and distributing water to homes and businesses. In addition to operating independently, the new controller can be natively merged into a larger, Ovation distributed control system offering greater visibility into plant-wide operations.
Emerson
www.emerson.com/en- us/catalog/ovation-occ100-controller
SENSOR OFFERS COST-EFFECTIVE LASER SCANNER SOLUTION
When a single-field laser scanner is all that is needed, Sick’s TiM100 2D LiDAR Sensor offers users a budget level solution with high-resolution object detection and ranging for factory automation and warehousing applications. With a 200˚ field of view, the TiM100 is a compact, simple-to- use laser scanner for uses such as collision avoidance in Automated Guided Vehicles and machinery, or monitoring of doors and gates. In warehousing and conveying applications the TiM100 can detect whether a bay in a high-bay warehouse is full or empty, for example. Part of Sick’s range of TiM and LMS laser scanning solutions for
industrial, building and internal security applications, the TiM100 is a suitable choice when a simple, compact and low-cost device is all that’s required. The TiM100 has a monitoring range of up to three metres and a maximum 15.7 square metre scanning area. With the benefits of IO-Link interface, it is quick and easy set up. Teach-in can be performed by digital input, or via a PC, and all parameters can be stored for downloading to another device or replacement if required. With Sick’s HDDM+ technology built in, the sensor is able to deliver time-of-flight scanning with consistently stable results which are not affected by the presence of dirt, dust, moisture or ambient light.
Sick UK T: 01727 831121 ABB UNVEILS NEWEST MEMBER OF ITS YUMI COBOT FAMILY
integrated into existing assembly lines, increasing productivity. The new robot also features lead- through programming, eliminating the need for specialised training for operators. “The success of YuMi has exceeded expectations;
Building on the success of YuMi, its collaborative, dual-arm industrial robot, ABB has unveiled a single-arm collaborative robot, which combines leading capabilities with a much smaller footprint. Like YuMi, a small-parts assembly robot introduced in 2015, the new robot has a payload of 500 grams and, thanks to its compactness, is easily
it was originally designed for small-parts assembly, but it has turned out to be exceptionally versatile. Based on YuMi’s enormous success, we fully expect our new single-arm robot to be equally well- received, especially since it was developed at the request of customers,” says Sami Atiya, president of ABB’s Robotics and Motion division. “We continue to build our collaborative robotics portfolio,” says Per Vegard Nerseth, managing director, ABB Robotics. “The newest robot is a much anticipated addition to the ‘factory of the future,’ enabling our customers to grow and thrive in the age of mass customisation.”
ABB
http://new.abb.com/products/robotics SCARA ROBOT OFFERS IMPROVED PERFORMANCE AND PRECISION
the THE400 SCARA robot, the latest addition to its range of machinery. The new model aims to set a standard for the next generation of SCARA robots. Combining high-speed
Industrial robot provider, TM Robotics, is preparing to introduce
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operation and a high payload capacity, the new machine promises to deliver fast-cycle automation to meet the growing demand for speed in parts assembly, testing and transfer processes in the electronics and automotive manufacturing
industries. The robot is capable of operating speeds of 7,000mm per second, with cycle times hitting 0.3 seconds for a standard 2kg payload. The THE400 model can withstand a maximum payload of 5kg, with an allowable moment of inertia of 0.06kgm². Optional specifications include an ergonomic anti-dust design and machine vision camera mounting.
TM Robotics T: 01707 290370
www.tmrobotics.co.uk
www.sick.co.uk
CUSTOMISABLE ROBOT INTERFACE IS FLEXIBLE AND RESPONSIVE
With demand for its MiR collaborative mobile industrial robots growing rapidly, RARUK Automation has introduced the new MiR robot interface that makes it even easier for these products to be tailored to meet customers’ precise needs. Dashboards are now customisable and the new interface allows the easy creation of user groups with different level permissions. It also supports the latest versions of popular Internet browsers, has a fully-featured REST API and is responsive on smartphones and tablets. One of the biggest interface
improvements is in map editing as all related topics are gathered in one place. This makes it even easier to create and modify routes and missions for the MiR.
RAR UK Automation T: 01462 670044 E:
info@raruk.com www.rarodriguez.co.uk
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