#1 2006

Aristova N.I. Automation in Industry is 3

Industrial automation companies

Matveev V.I. PLCSystems: 10 years in industrial automation

Shishkov S.Yu., Rublev E.L. Heating objects control system based on DeCont hard-/software complex

General tasks of heat supply automation and the approaches to their accomplishment based on DeCont hard-/software complex are discussed; case studies are included.

Soldatov V.V., Maklakov V.V., Shiyanova N.I. A robust process control system for dried milk production

The features of dried milk production process in food-canning industry are described. Robust control strategies using PI and PID controllers are developed for effective process control. The paper shows that PID controllers ensure higher robust control performance for the milk drying process.

Lepeshenkov K.E. The architecture of Legos integrated enterprise monitoring and security system

Architecture and data exchange protocols play key role in modern integrated enterprise security systems. The paper discerns principal data categories of such systems and formulates basic requirements to the nodes of distributed security systems and data exchange protocols. The architecture and data exchange mechanisms of Legos integrated hard-/software security system are presented as a case study.

News bulletin

New low-cost automation product from Moeler

At the SPS/IPS/Drives 2005 Exhibition (November 2005, Nuremberg, Germany), Moeler presented its low-cost automation novelties: XV200 touchpad and XI/ON-ECO I/O modules.

New terminal modules for DC motors control

Positioning control modules included in Beckhioff`s I/O system family are a low-cost alternative to drives. These modules allow controlling dc motors, stepper motors and hydraulic valves. TwinCAT software enables easy motors and valves integration into control system. The paper overviews new control modules for drives positioning, discusses motors operation principles, application areas, as well as the merits and drawbacks of various electric motor types.

Zateev A.S. Industrial Ethernet equipment

Industrial Ethernet equipment market shows intensive growth. In search of their niches, new vendors start developing their unique and quite competitive equipment. The paper outlines industrial Ethernet equipment from Taiwan-based Korenix company: managed and unmanaged industrial switches.

ArchestrA Platform: The advantages of object-oriented approach

The advantages of object-oriented approach-based automation systems against the tag-based ones are formulated. The paper shows that the object-oriented model provides considerable time saving over the whole automation system life cycle. The architecture of the first Russian automation system based on ArchestrA object-oriented platform is considered. The system was implemented at Kotlas pulp and paper mill.

Dubovik A.E., Dubovik E.A. A numerical technique for unauthorized access protection

A numerical method that allows to develop nontrivial dynamically changing numerical matrices is outlined. Such matrices enable the development of various keys to protect against unauthorized access to any information and process control systems, databases, etc.

Discussing a subject…
Autsourcing in industrial automation

Aristova N.I. Outsourcing or modern business organization

Traditional definitions of outsourcing are adduced. IT, business, and industrial outsourcing are discerned. The benefits and risks of an enterprise practicing outsourcing are identified. The paper emphasizes that efficient organization of all IT and business processes in an outsourcing company is a key to successful business.

Yegorov E.V. On catchwords and daily routine

The cult word `outsourcing` is explained. The role of outsourcing in industrial automation companies` routine practices is shown.

To be in the market in time

In October 2005, RTSoft conducted the 3rd Russian conference Embedded Computer Technologies (ECT). Outsorcing issues were discussed among others. The participants identified outsourcing strategy as an efficient mechanism for improving the competitiveness of electronic components, hardware and software vendors operating in embedded technologies market.

Kazanskaya E.A. Is it worth to outsource?

The paper shows that marketing business processes can be implemented by company`s own strength or through outsourcing. Both approaches have their merits and drawbacks.

Outsourcing and plant automation process

The 29th International Seminar-Presentation and Exhibition `Automation. Hard-/Software Tools. Systems. Applications` took place at the Institute of Control Sciences of the Russian Academy of Sciences on April 5-8, 2005. Outsourcing problems in industrial plant automation were broached at one of the Seminar`s round table discussions. Some fragments of the most interesting speeches are presented.

Tregubov E.G. The experience of production and finance managements system implementation in Novomet-Perm JSC

In 2001, the need in creating an integrated corporate management system became imminent. The paper describes the process of Company`s preparation to the project implementation, the selection of consulting company, and some features of tender realization. Fronstep, a Moscow-based company was acknowledged the winner.

Zasimovich A.V. How to commission a production management system

Good communication of all participants of a management system commissioning project is a complex task. The paper identifies the specificity of such systems implementation. System commissioning recommendations are made.

Automation abroad

Zakharov N.A. USB devices for industrial applications

The USB bus originally developed for household and office applications is becoming increasingly widespread in industrial equipment. The paper overviews foreign devices with USB interfaces and USB interface converters for industrial applications.

Journal`s Club

On the Russian market of pumping equipment

The state and trends of pumping equipment market in Russia are reviewed in the interview with Mr. V.V. Dementiev, General Manager of GRUNDFOS Public JSC.

Events

Kharazov V.G. "Automation 2005" and "Radio Electronics and Instrument-Making" exhibitions in St. Petersburg

The displays of Automation 2005 and Radio Electronics and Instrument-Making exhibitions that took place in St. Petersburg in November 2005 are overviewed. The most significant events of the exhibitions` business program are outlined. The paper notes that Automation is a successfully developing exhibition project.

Everything about wireless technologies

The first international specialized exhibition Wireless mobile technologies 2005 took place in Moscow in November 2005. The exhibition displays are briefly overviewed. The most interesting presentations made at the conference dedicated to wireless technologies are outlined.

AAT-Urals 2005 Exhibition: a way to industrial heart of Russia

AAT-Urals, the first in Urals region industrial automation and embedded systems exhibition took place in Ekaterinburg on December 6-8, 2005.