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2012-01-03

New datasheet for Quick Stepper positioner!

It´s updated with lots of new solutions and information.



Check it out here !

 


2011-10-19

New Product!

1- & 2-channel loop-powered mA isolators for field or DIN-Rail montage.

For 0(4)-20 mA Signals with high isolation and protective separation.
Isolators used for electrical isolation of 0(4)-20 mA signals to avoid measurement errors due to different
voltage potentials or ground loops in an instrument installation.

The isolators need no power supply, which contributes to reduced installation
costs compared to isolation transmitters. The high isolation level of 4 kV
provides an effective protection for downstream devices.

Sounds interesting? Look more here!!


    
 


2011-09-07

New Product!

It´s finally here, the Electro Hydraulic Power Pack is now avaliavle.
It is a compact solution all in one package.

Quick Stepper fail-Safe Electro/ hydraulic Power Pack is suitable for single acting spring return actuators.
The unit can be mounted directly on the actuator or remotely in harsh environments.
In the event of a power loss, the valve will automatically go to the fail-safe position by means of the spring force.

Rotary and linear actuator packages are avaliable from 120Nm up to 40 kNm.

Sounds interesting? Look more here!!



 


2011-03-04

OptoEMU Sensor Wins 2011 Engineers' Choice AwardOptoEMU Sensor energy monitoring unit wins Engineers' Choice award
And the winner is...
OptoEMU Sensor!

We're delighted to announce that the OptoEMU Sensor energy monitoring unit has won the Control Engineering Engineers' Choice Award for technological innovation in the Network Integration - Data Acquisition category.

Readers of OptoNews already know that the easy-to-use OptoEMU Sensor monitors the energy used in your facility and sends the data in real time to be viewed online...

Read more.

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Explore Energy Solutions with New Video and White Paper

OptoEMU Sensor videoIf you're interested in reducing energy costs in your facility, here are two resources you'll want to check out:

Our new video about the OptoEMU Sensor energy monitoring unit. In just over sixty seconds, Opto 22 Engineer Ben Orchard introduces OptoEMU Sensor and the kinds of energy data you'll see from the Sensor.

Our white paper, Automation and the Smart Grid: Energy Management Today. This paper gives you a background on electrical energy production in the U.S. and the vision for a national Smart Grid. It also spells out specific steps you can take today to manage your industrial energy use. It's well worth a read.

 

 

 

 


2011-01-07

Energy Monitoring with the OptoEMU Sensor: Webinar Archive Available Now

In this archived energy webinar, Opto 22's Arun Sinha introduces the OptoEMU Sensor and shows how you can:

- Connect to building meters, electrical panels, or directly to large energy consuming equipment
- View energy data in web-hosted software
- Eliminate usage assumptions
- Identify opportunities for immediate savings

View archived webinar.


OptoEMU Sensor
 



2010-12-02

New OptoEMU Sensor Makes Energy Monitoring Simple

What exactly goes into that energy bill you get once a month, and why is it so high?

Now you can find out. Our new OptoEMU Sensor monitors the energy used by your whole building, by electrical subpanels, even by individual pieces of equipment like compressors and chillers.

Learn more at a
webinar on December 16.
See OptoEMU Sensor.
 

OptoEMU Sensor




 

New Case Study on UOVs

What navigates long distances on the ocean, gathers masses of data, and runs on just wind, solar, and motion power?

It's an unmanned ocean vehicle (UOV), of course, and it's controlled by Opto 22's SNAP PAC System.

Our latest case study explores these sailing vessels from Unmanned Ocean Vehicles Inc....

Read the case study.

 

Unmanned ocean vehicle (UOV) controlled by Opto 22 SNAP PAC System

 

 

Opto 22 Recognized as Save Energy Now LEADER

 When we shaved nearly 30% off our electric bill in one year, we here at Opto learned the value of tracking energy use.

That's one reason we designed energy-monitoring products like the new OptoEMU Sensor.

As part of our ongoing efforts toward sustainability, Opto 22 has partnered with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). The DOE has now recognized Opto as a Save Energy Now LEADER.

Read more.

<em>Save Energy Now</em> LEADER logo







Tech Tip: Download Free PROFIBUS DP Sample Control Strategy

 Need to connect an Opto 22 system to a PROFIBUS® system?

If so, you'll want the latest version of the PROFIBUS DP Master Software, a free download, just updated on our website.

Read the tip.

SNAP-SCM-PROFI connects Opto 22 systems to PROFIBUS systems

 



2010-11-12

Webinars: PID Loop Control, Recetas en PAC Display

 Next Thursday you have two great opportunities to learn, without even leaving your office.
Introduction to PID Loops Seminar

When: Nov. 18, 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time (GMT 18:00) Duration: 45 minutes plus Q&A
Recommended for: Customers with a basic understanding of PAC Control
Register Now


 
  PID control loop, graphical plot  


 


2010-11-12

Three Cheers for New Belgium Brewing

New Belgium Brewing, a long-time opto22 customer, was just named Food Engineering's Sustainable Plant of the Year for 2010!
It's a well-deserved honor. They treat their own water and co-generate energy from methane gas, plus a whole lot more.
At Opto, we're glad to help. Look for our latest ad, celebrating New Belgium. You can't miss the great-looking cans of Fat Tire Ale in the ad.
Learn more.


 
New Belgium Brewery makes Fat Tire Ale with help from Opto 22

 


2010-10-15

Quick Stepper communication bus is now avalible

Run complete loops through Quick Stepper units as standalone control modules direct accessible thru QSBus.
No external I/O is needed. Quick Stepper have 8 bulit in I/O, all accesible with QSBus.

The complete loop even works when bus or PC is down.
Communicate easy with other systems via OPC 2.0-compliant server or other protocol.

All standard units can be connected to QSBus with QSBus connector.
The interface in integrates in the connector and are galvanic isolated with dual cable inputs.

For more info contact us! Or look here!


 


2010-10-13

Productivity Tip: New Easy Way to Build Your I/O


 Here's the first in a new series of productivity tips—quick ways to do things and find things you need.

You're really going to like this tool:
the
SNAP I/O Configurator. It's like the I/O Selector on steroids—a graphic way to build I/O units.

Read the tip.

SNAP I/O Configurator

 


2010-09-13

NEW PRODUCT!

Now we have expanded our range of testing instruments with a Vibration meter. 
 
The instrument can be used on any equipment where abnormal vibrations could lead to equipment damage.
Monitor and alert operators of abnormal vibration caused by a variety of possible factors.


Contact our sales department for more info.

 

 


2010-09-10

HTT_04 Sensor Receives Marine Type Approval

The IMES type HTT_04 pressure sensor now has type approval certificates from Det Norske Veritas (DNV) and Bureau Veritas (BV) for marine engines. Type approval certification from American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) and Germanischer Lloyd (GL) are in preparation. HTT_04 cylinder pressure sensors employ TION thin_film  technology. More than 25,000 type HTT sensors have been delivered to closed loop control applications.



2010-09-06

Find Automation Articles and Download Opto 22 Ads in New Editorial Page.

Here's a new resource on our website you may find useful: the
Editorial Coverage and Ads page.
The left column lists
online articles of interest to Opto 22 customers...

From the right column, you can download printable copies of
recent Opto 22 ads...

Read more

 

 

Exchange Control System Data with Computer Databases
Join our next
webinar and learn how to exchange SNAP PAC System data with your company's database.

Introduction to OptoDataLink Seminar
When: Thursday, Sept 9, 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time (GMT 17:00)
Duration: 45 minutes plus Q&A
Recommended for: All customers (some knowledge of PAC Control may be helpful)

Register Now

 


2010-09-02

IMES EPM-XP is from now on standard equipment on KHI -MAN B&W engines.

Every MAN B&W brand low speed two stroke engine built under license by Kawasaki in Japan will hencefore include the EPM_XP electronic indicator in its standard scope_of_supply instead of a mechanical indicator.
Following close on the heels of Kawasaki, Hyundai Heavy Industries has become the second 2_stroke diesel engine manufacturer to adopt the more versatile, more user friendly IMES electronic pressure indicators (EPIs) device as standard equipment in the future on new engines in place of mechanical indicators.



 

 


2010-08-05

Processteknik Exhabition together with PA- Ventiler

In October 2010 we will attend at Processteknik exhabition at the Swedish exhibition & congress centre in Gothenburg, during 26-28 October.
We will present our cooperation with controlvalves with our Quick Stepper 3G Positioner & Pa- Ventiler valves.
We are attending this fair together together with Pa- Ventiler

Visit us in monter C02:39



 


2010-08-03

SMM Exhabition together with IMES

In September 2010 IMES has a dominant target – an excellent showing at SMM, the world’s leading marine technology show.
Accordingly, we invite our business partners, to join us at the
IMES stand – number 452 in Hall B6 _ at the SMM Hamburg exhibition centre on any day between 7th to 10th September.

Our exhibits will reflect IMES milestones:


2010-08-01

IMES EPM-XP is from now on standard equipment on Kawasaki Two-Strokes engines.
 


2010-07-21

W
ebinars: Controller Redundancy and OptoTerminal Programming

This Thursday's OptoWebinar
demonstrates
controller redundancy in PAC Project Professional 9.0. Opto 22's implementation uses standard
controllers and offers unusual flexibility, and it's a new way of thinking about your control strategy
.

Controller Redundancy Seminar
Thursday, July 22, 10 a.m. Pacific Time (GMT 17:00)
Register Now

Next week
, guest engineer Dave Brosseau of
Case Technologies teaches you how to use Qlarity Foundry software to program OptoTerminal operator touch screens.

Programming OptoTerminals Seminar
Thursday, July 29, 10 a.m. Pacific Time (GMT 17:00)
Register Now
More information

OptoTerminal

Opto 22 redundant controllers



2010-07-08

New website release.

During the past year we have made a new webpage, now it´s finished. 
There is much that has been modified so take a good look around.



 


2010-07-08

Learn About Controller Redundancy in PAC Project 9.0

Join us for a webinar July 22nd on controller redundancy, using PAC Project Professional 9.0, 
SNAP PAC S-series controllers, and the SNAP PAC Redundancy Option Kit (SNAP-PAC-ROK). 


Controller Redundancy Seminar

When: Thurs, July 22, 10 a.m. PST (GMT 17:00)
Duration: 45 minutes plus Q&A
Recommended for: Anyone familiar with SNAP PAC controllers
Register Now





2010-07-08

New Videos: What's New in PAC Project 9.0

Two quick OptoMinute videos introduce you to What's New in PAC Project 9.0. 
Listen fast, and then download PAC Project and see the new features yourself!


What's New in PAC Control 9.0 video

What's New in PAC Display 9.0 video

For more details on the new features, listen to the archived webinar,
What's New in PAC Project 9.0





2010-06-24

Download PAC Project 9.0 Now

PAC Project 9.0 Basic and Pro are ready for download!

Both support Windows 7 Professional and both have a new look and new features.

  • PAC Project Basic 9.0 adds pulsing, totalizing, ramping, and subroutine types that were previously available only in Pro.

  • PAC Project Pro 9.0 adds controller-level redundancy (also required: two identical S-series PACs and the SNAP PAC Redundancy Option Kit).

Read important notes on firmware and upgrade cost.
Read the Release Notes for more details on new features.





2010-06-14

NEW PRODUCT!
Now we have expanded our range of testing instruments with a new universial processinstrument. 
Simulate and measure the most common sensors from one unit.

Contact our sales department for more info.





2010-05-27

Get Started with PAC Manager & PAC Control: OptoWebinar Shows You How

If you're new to Opto 22 PAC controllers and PAC Project software, this webinar's for you. 
Opto 22 Director of Training Alexi Beck Gray shows you how to:
- Assign IP addresses, check and update firmware, and inspect controller status and I/O (PAC Manager)
- Configure controllers and I/O, create a flowchart, and download and debug your control strategy (PAC Control)

Getting Started with PAC Manager and PAC Control Seminar
When: June 3, 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time (GMT 17:00)
Duration: 45 minutes plus Q&A
Register now

See other OptoWebinars

 

 

Why You Need an N-TRON Wireless Access Point

If you're using wireless for industrial automation—like our award-winning Wired+Wireless™ PACs and I/O—you need a wireless access point (AP) that will stand up to an industrial environment.

We've tested many, and here's the best one we've found: the N-TRON702-W.

N-TRON designed this AP for toughness.


Read more...





2010-05-12

NEW PRODUCT!
Option package for Imes engine indicator XP
Power calc.I (IW-1554): Software for IPOWER- and IMEP calculation (Indication of calculate Power and IMEP values)

Power calc.II (IW-1555) Software for IPOWER- and IMEP calculation, incl. p/v diagram, Pcomp diagram, IMEP diagram and IMEP balance diagram


Contact our sales department for more info.



2010-04-06

NEW PRODUCT!
What is that thing? Nope, it's not the remains of last night's fish dinner, and it's not a two-sided comb. 
It's one of Opto's new
SSRs with an integrated heatsink, making installation faster and simpler. 
Three heatsink SSRs are available now...
  Learn more
Contact our sales department for more info.








2010-03-20

NEW PRODUCT!
CMS-2 stroke Movable combustion monitoring system for
2-stroke Diesel Engines.
Contact our sales department for more info.

 





2010-02-25

Mini seminar Åland 2010-03-10
We will arrange a drop-in miniseminar at  Hotel Pommern in Åland for our customers in shipping and offshore.
We will present our products Quick Stepper and Imes.





2010-02-02

Honeywell has expanded the wireless product line xyr 6000 with a universal I / O transmitter. 
Transmitter allows users to wirelessly monitor more sites with less equipment. By handle signals from up to three different types of sensors, 
even including the sensor that generates information in the form of analog, temperature, or milli-volts and contacts, 
the Universal I / O xyr 6000 transmitter to savings of up to 30 percent in comparison with similar techniques can only deal with two entrances..





2010-01-10

We will attend at ITF Automationsdagar fair at the Globe in Stockholm, during 3-4 Feb.
We will show ouer test & measure instruments, Quick Stepper 3G Positioner & Opto22 PLC control system.
We are attending this fair together with ARKUB SERVER to show our service and maintance system.


Image from ITF Automationsdagar





2009-11-12

NEW PRODUCT!
We have launched a new contactless ir termometer. 
Check temperatures in your process fast and easy.
Contact our sales department for more info.




2009-11-14

Mini seminar Bergen 2009-12-02
We will arrange a drop-in miniseminar at Grand Hotel Terminus in Bergen for our customers in shipping and offshore.
We will present our products Quick Stepper and Imes.





2009-11-12

NEW PRODUCT!
We have launched a new vibrometer.
Check for abnormal vibrations duing maintaince.
Contact our sales department for more info.



2009-11-08

Staffan makes another  visit in India.
We had a course in the Quick Stepper and ouer test & measure instruments.
We have been meet by a big interest in our products.



2009-09-09

New Opto 22 Website 
You'll notice a difference in the Opto 22
website.

You'll see a new look—and new features. 
New features...
.

 



2009-09-24

Staffan makes another visit in India.
We had a course in the new Quick Stepper 3G.


2009-08-08

From the shipping cluster of Northern Europe
We are going to visit Donsö during 14-15 September.
Seminars and speedmeetings are on the program.
We present our products Quick Stepper and Imes


.

 


2009-08-02

We will attend at EURO EXPO fair in Sundsvall, during 26-27 August.
We will show Quick Stepper 3G Positioner & Opto22 PLC control system.




2009-07-30 

NEW SALES AREA!

We have expanded ouer sales area for IMES.
We are now sales agents in:
India, Sri Lanka & Pakistan.



     





2009-07-09 

NEW PRODUCT!
We have launched a new universial processcalibrator. 
Simulate the most common sensors from one unit.
Contact our sales department for more info.




2009-07-01

New 32-Channel Digital Input with Positive Common Connections
Here's a high-density digital (HDD) module with a negative input and positive common connections. 
With an input range of -10 to -32 VDC, the new
SNAP-IDC-32N is ideal for NPN or sinking-type inputs. 

 

Find out more...



2009-07-01

How-to Video: PID Loop Control for A-B PLC Systems 
One of the great things about
using SNAP I/O with an Allen-Bradley PLC system is that you can offload some 
processor-intensive tasks to the remote I/O. Functions like temperature conversion, analog scaling, 
ramping—and even PID loop control—are done in the I/O processor instead of the PLC. 
If you need to do PID loop control in a PLC system, you'll want to watch Alexi show you how in our
latest video.

Watch the PID Loop Control video
Schedule your own WebEx demo of SNAP I/O for A-B systems.
Call 800-321-6786 or email asinha@opto22.com.






2009-06-07

NEW PRODUCT!
Processcomponent AB launch a new verion of Quick Stepper.
This is the third generations positioner.
Contact our sales department for more info.

 


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