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Ethernet Solutions by Omron
May 31, 2004 (ASIA PACIFIC) -
Efficient and reliable transmission of information from the
field up to the control level has always been in demand in the
automation industry. In this technological driven age, companies
are looking for cost effective and efficient means of control
and data collection. Thus, the trend of Industrial Networking
moving towards Industrial Ethernet is emerging.
To satisfy this growing need, Omron provides a range of products
with Ethernet connectivity which facilitate monitoring and
controlling of process from the control room.
Introducing OMRON Ethernet Solution - CS1/CJ1 Ethernet
Series Communication Cards with a Selectable Transmission Speed
of 10/100Mbps
These Omron CS1/CJ1 Ethernet cards provide users with e-mail
functions so they can receive production data or equipment error
messages with the appropriate configurations.
The cards are able to receive e-mail, and reply with the
necessary data files attached. This makes remote data archival
and system monitoring achievable. TCP/IP (Transmission Control
Protocol/ Internet Protocol) connection and UDP/IP (User
Datagram Protocol, an implementation unique for each user)
connection are also available for communication with other
Ethernet nodes.
For PC applications, e.g. SCADA, users can also access data in
CS1/CJ1 PLC via Ethernet and OPC (OLE for Process Control).
To further enhance process monitoring, Omron offers the
NS-series Programmable Terminals, with Ethernet connectivity.
NS-series can be connected to a maximum of 98 PLC (Programmable
Logic Controller) nodes in the network.
Besides being able to monitor different PLCs on the production
floor, users can archive production data by inserting a Compact
Flash card in the NS-Series Programmable Terminal. Thereafter,
data files can be transferred back to the control room using
simple FTP commands. In addition, for QC (Quality Control)
checking, images of defectives products can be captured via
NS-Series if a Vision System is connected to it.
Such images can be captured either via NS-series or by using a
Vision System. Omron provides Vision Controllers with Ethernet
connectivity such as F210 and F500 series. Using the Ethernet,
users are able to control the basic operations of the Vision
System, such as inspection execution, sending of data or the
result of an inspection. Sophisticated functions such as reading
and changing of parameters of the scene, saving and loading of
images etc., are also possible, by simply sending an open
command via Ethernet to the Vision Controller.
Ethernet’s strength comes in its ability to monitor and display
real time data on the enterprise’s intranet, plus generate and
sending emails of alarm events to remote locations for operation
supervisors. This can provide significant benefits in the area
of remote diagnostics and statistical data gathering, both of
which help keep maintenance costs down and maximize productive
manufacturing time.
Where is the Cost Saving?
The cost savings comes in reduced down-time and elimination of
travel costs associated with sending systems engineering
specialists to troubleshoot problems, take corrective action and
restart/ monitor operations.
With Ethernet’s ability to send an email or pager signal to
alert supervisory staff to alarms and failures, appropriate
action can be taken faster. Systems engineers can dial into the
system and troubleshoot operations on-line without having to
travel to the site. With new capabilities to edit programming
remotely and emulate the controls without causing safety risks
of operating equipment, systems can be restarted and monitored
for correct action in minutes instead of days.
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