the automation book
188Pages

FACTORY AUTOMATION Global service & support /// Innovative solutions /// Standards driven /// Improving financial performance ///

Global leader /// Global leader /// Global leader /// Global leader /// Global leader III Mitsubishi Electric We bring together the best minds to ere- By bringing greater comfort to daily life, ate the best technologies. At Mitsubishi maximising the efficiency of businesses Electric, we understand that technology and keeping things running across society, is the driving force of change in our lives, we integrate technology and innovation to bring changes for the better. Through Mitsubishi Electric's vision,"Changes for the better"are possible for a brighter future. Dependable consumer...

/ Contents /// Contents /// Contents /// Contents /// Contents /// Contents /// Contents Contents Introduction to Mitsubishi 4 Applications in action 6 Tomorrow’s quality, today’s goals 12 European Service 14 ERP Enterprise Resource Management Operation TOP FLO & Planning PLANT Automation solutions 16 Plant Integration Level Manufacturing Mitsubishi Integrated FA Software Execution System Ex Mitsubishi EZSocket Partner Products EZSocket Mitsubishi Communication Software Automation Controllers/PLCs 20 HMIs/GOTs/Software 22 Inverters 24 Motion control 26 Robots 28 Low voltage switchgears 30...

Global partner. Local friend /// Global partner. Local friend /// Global partner, Local Present right through Europe An open working relationship between supplier and customer gets results faster and more efficiently. From the development of products to the management of entire plants, our experience in the industrial market spans more than 75 years. The knowledge we have built up over the decades and our complete product portfolio allow us to work together with customers to create complete turnkey solutions that meet all specific needs. With a globe-spanning service network, we not only...

nd /// Trust and loyalty /// Trust and loyalty /// Trust and loyalty /// Trust and loyalty /// Collaboration with capable partners in elements in Mitsubishi's success. Today more than ever, customers expect auto- mation solutions tailored to the specific requirements of their applications. Our partners'expertise in specific industries, coupled with Mitsubishi Electric's innova- tive automation technology, are the two main ingredients of a successful recipe for made-to-order solutions and perfect customer service. The customer is always the focus of all our service activities. Our customers...

Water /// Automation solutions /// Water /// Automation solutions /// Water /// Autor Company: Klinting Vandvaerk Location: Denmark Automation specialist: Application: Water pumping station Products: Mitsubishi modular PLCs, fre- quency inverter drives, Wago remote l/Os Network: CC-Link Bore holes were up to 1.2 km away from the main water station. "It was easy to create the network systems and it has some very powerful unique Jean Petersen PRO/AUTOMATIC Water is a critical element of life. Without a constant, clean supply for drinking and washing and effective handling of grey waste,...

nation solutions /// Food /// Automation solutions /// Food /// Automation solutions The range of food available to the con- sumer today is vast, from ready prepared salads to pre-cooked pies and frozen meats. Much of it comes from far off places but must be processed and delivered on ti me, every ti me. Becausefood is so impor- tant to our daily lives there are strict rules and guidelines regarding traceability, labelling, packaging and quality control. Mitsubishi has expertise in all of these Company: Virgin Trading (Virgin Cola) Location: Ireland Automation Specialist: Charles Wait...

Manufacturing /// Automation solutions /// Manufacturing /// Automation solutions Company: Kaba Group Location: Austria Application: Manufacture of keys Products: Mitsubishi robots Two robots are used, one to place the brass workpiece in to the milling machine while a second Robot picks up machined keys and applies the final finsh from a rotating brush. "Thanks to the use of the robot we were able to reduce costs and significantly improve the transit time." Robert Weninghofer Production Manager Manufacturing, like all engineering fields, is constantly under pressure to deliver innovative...

/// Automotive /// Automation solutions /// Automotive /// Automation solutions /// Shorter production cycles, adaptive manu- facturing and integration of all areas in the manufacturing process are what make the automotive industry one of the most high power, high pressure, manufacturing sec- This is also why these global brands turn to Mitsubishi forthe highest level of automa- tion expertise. Company: Global Engine Manufacturing Alliance (GEMA) Application: Manufacture of automotive Products: Mitsubishi modular PLCs, HMI control units, servo amplifiers, GEMA is an alliance of the Chrysler...

Chemical /// Automation solutions /// Chemical /// Automation solutions /// Chemical / Location: Germany Application: Adhesive manufacture Products: Mitsubishi compact PLCs, HMI control units, frequency inverter drives Networks: Ethernet + Fieldbus The system has control over the manufacturing process for processes "This economical alternative to central- ised process control technology makes all functions and process and production data transparent, from the source up to Axel Schuschies Works Manager The chemical and pharmaceutical indus- tries are among the world's most competi- tive,...

// Automation solutions /// Process /// Automation solutions /// Process /// Automation Many automated applications are a con- tinuous process. They vary widely, ranging from power stations to waste incineration. However, all share a need for highly reli- able systems. Moreover, control and man- agement of operational waste is an issue undergoing greater regulation through directives such as IPPC. Mitsubishi devel- oped its System Q specifically to meet these requirements. Company: European Vinyls Location: United Kingdom Automation specialist: Tritec Application: Combined Heat and Power...