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remote I/O solution via Ethernet and CANopen networks. Also, protective, clear file overlays are available to augment the standard NEMA 4X/IP66 panel rating. The touchscreens are used to control a variety of drives, including the Parker SSD 590+ DC drive, 650, 590+, and 890 AC HK SYSTEMS WAREHOUSE CONTROL SYSTEM SOFTWARE H events, and filters data in real time across customer-defined logic and rules to automate shipping, receiving, and other processes. If a container goes off the expected route or schedule, the system sends alerts to the appropriate parties so that corrections can be made proactively. By establishing networks of RFID antennas and tags, and syncing devices and business partners together, manufacturers can keep track of their containers throughout the supply chain, saving money and time. www.managingautomation.com/InSync drives, and the 631,635, and 637f servos. Users of previous versions can upgrade by free download, the company said. www.managingautomation.com/Parker K Systems’ HKEMS warehouse control system (WCS) controls and coordinates container sortation, storage, and movement within a facility, and provides supervisory control for equipment. Version 9.0 of HKEMS offers an intuitive user interface, including a navigation ribbon and tabbed views to provide quick access to screens and simultaneous visibility to multiple screens. Multiple data views, hyperlinks, customizable display preferences, and data update intervals are also included. In addition, user-defined filters can be saved so that commands are available from any workstation. Features include a real-time Streamline the Product Selection Process here are three ways to use the Product Comparison Tool at Managing Automation.com. Start by pointing your browser to www.Managing Automation.com/comparisontool. From there, specify your industry and company size, plus platform and database requirements (if applicable). Next, choose the Browse option if you know which companies or products you’d like to review; Compare to view listings by specific category; or Match to specify certain features/functions in advance of the search. From the product listings returned, select the ones you’d like to compare side by side. If you’d like to request more information from the product’s manufacturer, simply click the RFI Direct icon below the vendor’s name, add comments if needed, and submit. The company will then contact you with additional details. SILVER CREEK SYSTEMS AND ENDECA TECHNOLOGIES INC. T DATA ACCESS SOFTWARE MODULE ilver Creek Systems and Endeca Technologies, Inc. have teamed up to offer DataLens Foundry for Endeca, a software module for the Endeca Information Access Platform that automatically extracts and standardizes product characteristics from one or multiple sources for use in information access applications. The foundry is designed to work with product catalogs, PIM systems, MDM systems, and other product data repositories. The software feeds the information into the Endeca IAP for applications — such as business-to-business e-commerce and supply chain — that require product searches or other data integration. The software provides automated data cleansing and standardization. www.managingautomation.com/SilverCreek www.managingautomation.com/Endeca S PARKER HANNIFIN CORP. TOUCHSCREEN UPGRADE arker Hannifin Corp. has added features to its TS8000 line of programmable touchscreens, including support for additional communications protocols and increased tolerance for harsh environments. Fieldbus option cards are available for IEEE 1394 FireWire, CANopen, DeviceNet, and Profibus DP. The TS8000 is compatible with WAGO I/O systems for a P 45 November 2007 http://www.managingautomation.com/Parker http://www.managingautomation.com/InSync http://www.managingautomation.com http://www.managingautomation.com http://www.ManagingAutomation.com/comparisontool http://www.managingautomation.com/SilverCreek http://www.managingautomation.com/Endeca

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