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December 2019

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The Impact of AI on Factory Automation

While the general population may have an archaic understanding of the inner workings of a factory, the truth is that the smart factory revolution, also known as Industry 4.0, has taken leaps and bounds over the past several decades. The rise of automation and smart technologies are at the forefront of this revolution. However, in recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has become a mainstay in the future of Industry 4.0. While AI continues to drive automation, manufacturers are now looking at it to promote efficiency in a variety of new avenues.

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Beginners Guide to SIL Levels

During the normal course of work, manufacturers must take special care to monitor the safety of the employees, instruments, and processes involved. Therefore, Safety Implemented Systems (SIS) are installed in process plants to reduce the possibility of hazards and return certain processes to a safe state in the case of an emergency. An SIS is used to maintain the safety of one or more Safety Instrumented Functions (SIF) as a safeguard against possible hazards. However, in order to oversee the longevity and safety of an SIS, an appropriate Safety Integrity Level (SIL) must be established. Each hazard that necessitates the use of an SIS must be given a target Safety Integrity Level.

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Integrated Servo Cuts Costs & Saves Space

SV160E2 Networked Series Integrated Servo Motor + Controller + Drive
AMCI releases the SV160E2 Integrated Servo Motor, expanding their line of motion controllers beyond stepper technology.  The SV160E2 incorporates a servo motor, drive, and controller in a single unit.  AMCI’s SV160E2 Integrated Servo Motor offers many sophisticated features and the compact design eliminates the need to purchase a multiple components because they are all built-in.  AMCI’s SV160E2 Integrated Servo Motor is ideal for both new machinery and retrofit applications.

Features:

Servo Motor + Drive + Indexer integrated for optimum performance
Dual-port networking offers offers DLR for EtherNet/IP & MRP for Profinet
Multi-protocol – EtherNet/IP, Modbus-TCP, & Profinet networks built-in
Programs using your host controller’s software – nothing new to learn!
Space saving design simplifies installation with reduced wiring
IP50 rated

For more info, contact PCC

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