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by Stephanie Neil, MA Editorial Staff
Posted on Tuesday, May 08, 2007 5:45:00 PM Sign Up to receive Daily News Alerts in your E-mail Inbox    | Abstract: | Looking to outfit hybrid manufacturers with a system that automates both their batch and discrete processes, the vendor packages its technology for easier deployment. |
| Keywords: | GE Fanuc, Rockwell, process control, hybrid control system, Proficy Process System, DCS, discrete versus batch, PLC, distributed control system, programmable logic controller, programmable automation controller |
In an announcement that marks its official entry into the hybrid control space, automation vendor GE Fanuc next month will introduce an integrated process-oriented system, officials told Managing Automation today. The new Proficy Process System will blend GE Fanuc's existing multidiscipline controllers, embedded systems, HMI/SCADA, and manufacturing execution systems (MES) products into a tightly integrated system that leverages common tagging and a common database and can operate in both discrete- and process-based roles. Specifically, the hybrid product includes PACSystems controllers (supporting continuous process, discrete, and motion control capabilities on the same controller); embedded reflective memory for redundant control; both the CIMPLICITY and iFIX HMI/SCADA packages; and Proficy Production Management software, which includes MES, manufacturing intelligence, and quality and compliance capabilities. [Click to continue] |
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