#3 2006

Bondarenko A.V., Gorshkov Yu.V., Karamyshev N.I. GE Fanuc`s hard-/software for environmental monitoring systems

The paper presents key results of automated system development for natural pond monitoring and industrial effluent regulation based on AZhE-11M stream analyzer and hard-/software components from GE Fanuc Automation.

Protalinsky O.M., Nemchinov D.V. A decision-making support system for accident risk assessment

To build a decision-making support system for accident risk assessment, the paper suggests to apply standard approaches using the procedures based on artificial intelligence fundamentals and fuzzy set techniques. This allows to describe emergency evolution and to develop recommendations and commands for risk decrease.

Dolin G.A. Automation of through schematic design of radio devices

The increasing growth of telecommunication hardware manufacturing requires solving a number of problems where the most important one is improving the CAD technology. The paper describes the development features and the approaches to creating a CAD system that enables through automatic schematic design of radio devices.

Zykov S.V. A methodology for developing a corporate content management system

Theoretical and methodological background of software design for corporate content management in the Internet are discussed. A methodology for information systems design during the whole of their lifecycle from the conceptual design up to maintenance and modernization is presented. The methodology employs a family of data models for the knowledge domain and computing environment and an industrial IC design toolkit based on Internet technologies.

EtherCAT protocol in integrated with the TwinCAT, ver. 2.10 suite

An important property of TwinCAT, ver. 2.10 software is a comprehensive support of EtherCAT protocol. TwinCAT, ver. 2.10 is an automatically (or manually, as needed) configurable and diagnosable system for conventional applications; it implements a new data communication concept in distributed control systems.

Makhmutiv N.G., Strashun Yu.P. Software and algorithms for configurable controllers used in automation and control systems for buildings

Software and algorithms for digital controllers used in automation and control systems for buildings are discussed as well as a nonstandard approach to their development aimed at applying transition graphs (automaton approach). The approach can in full measure be used in industrial automation and control systems design.

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RFID technologies in industry: theory and applications

Briefly about RFID technologies

The operation principle of an RFID system is presented. Admissible frequency range, technology merits and drawbacks, application fields are discussed. Standardization issues are also included.

Golub V.V., Pukhov D.D., Barashev M.S. RFID in industry: technology or fashion?

There is a lot of publications both in the press and in electronic media discussing RFID, economical and social aspects of their application, prospect and advances. The paper attempts to answer such questions as what is RFID and how Russian enterprises can benefit from it.

Karpova A. U. About RFID technology and industry?

Benefits and advantages of RFID technologies are described with the examples of Western trading and manufacturing companies. The strategy of RFID implementation in industry is proposed. The paper emphasizes that the modernization of plant`s existing information systems is prerequisite for attaining the desirable RFID benefits.

Troichkii N. ZigBee technology - the future of radio frequency identification

The paper outlines the evolution of radio frequency identification technology and describes ZigBee as its current phase. General characteristics of the technology are provided; ZigBee-based components, modules, and solutions from world-famous vendors are overviewed. Possible applications are discussed.

Troichkii N. RFID: from readout station to factory-wide radio frequency data acquisition system

Possible RFID system architectures are presented as well as the interfaces and software platforms that enable their integration into factory`s information systems. The examples of hard-/software solutions from various vendors intended for RFID systems integration into enterprise infrastructure are adduced.

Kukharenko S.Yu. Radio frequency identification systems from Siemens

Performance attributes, design features, and application fields of Siemens MOBY and SIMATIC RF RFID systems

Gudin M.O., Fyodorov M.V. RFID solution from Escort Memory Systems for industrial automation

Performance data of transponders manufactured by Escort Memory Systems are presented. In late 2005, the Company launched a brand-new Cobalt Series of HF transponders and readers. Its characteristics and application areas are reviewed.

RFID systems from Omron

Performance data of Omron`s V600, V700, V670, and V690 RFID systems are outlined. An example of V700 application in Russian food industry is adduced.

Matveev V.I. Application of RFID technologies in MES level system of hardware production

The advantages of RFID technologies against bar-coding technology are formulated. An case study of RFID application in steel wire cord manufacturing MES is discussed. A block diagram of the system developed is presented.

Fyodorov V.G. Palma RFID system for railway transport

The paper describes the application advantages of an RFID system for rolling-stock and large capacity containers. It is noted that the application of modern component parts and the latest advances in microelectronics, microprocessor and HF technologies, and data communication tools make this equipment available for a typical medium-size enterprise.

An automatic identification system for production and storage facilities

Structure and basic modules of AI-PRO hard-/software system intended for integral monitoring and goods movement control at an enterprise is described. The system is based on automatic identification technology. The examples of AI-PRO application at various workcells are adduced. At present, bar-code technology is implemented in the system. In future, it will be supplemented with an RFID-compatible module.

Automation abroad

Zakharov N.A. RFID: from feedstock to dump. Application examples

Various RFID application examples are overviewed.

Events

Yegorov E.V. SPS/IPC/DRIVES 2005 Exhibition: a great success

The SPS/IPC/DRIVES 2005 exhibition (Nuremberg, November 22-24, 2005) is overviewed. The exhibition known earlier only among the narrow professional community is now growing in leaps and bounds to become the main European process automation forum, and bearing the palm from Hannover Messe.

Beckhoff H. Beckhoff Company at the SPS/IPC/DRIVES 2005 Exhibition

The Beckhoff`s products demonstrated at the SPS/IPC/DRIVES 2005 Exhibition (Nuremberg, November 2005) are overviewed. The EhterCAT- and TwinSAFE-based products, AX500 servo drives, and new generation panel PCs were the main exhibits.