SMC Pneumatics has announced extended capabilities to the new Electronic Controller (the PneuAlpha), an Intelligent Valve Island with ASi Fieldbus Networking facility.ISMC Pneumatics (UK) Limited has announced extended capabilities to the new Electronic Controller (the PneuAlpha), an Intelligent Valve Island with ASi Fieldbus networking facility. The PneuAlpha can be easily integrated into an existing pneumatic valve system, as an 'intelligent' valve island controller. This new module is supplied pre-wired and fully assembled, ready for immediate installation and programming.
Once programmed, it is possible to provide interrogation of component quality and improved planned maintenance systems.
In addition to controlling valves, PneuAlpha also allows the user to monitor variables, such as pressure levels and the number of valve cycles.
These levels of functionality and simplicity, coupled with a range of options that can satisfy even the most advanced requirements, ensure that PneuAlpha delivers the practical benefits required - proven effectiveness, reduced costs and minimal set-up and maintenance input.
The PneuAlpha Intelligent Valve Island Controller module provides not only low cost maintenance, but also planned maintenance.
This in turn ensures improved production efficiency.
Reduction of downtime increased output and therefore increasing profitability, whilst saving on resources and reducing costs.
Programming the controller is simple - the unit utilises Visual Logic Software (on CD Rom) which can be manipulated via a personal computer.
Anyone can drag, drop, point and click their way through a complete programme - perfect for the novice and yet sophisticated for the more demanding user.