ASi digital modules.

ASi-5 is the latest generation of the proven standard AS-Interface for the efficient networking of sensors and actuators at the automation base.

With this new generation, AS-Interface has now opened the way to the next dimension of digitalization. ASi-5 is backwards compatible with the previous ASi versions and devices. With ASi-5 larger data quantities can be transmitted significantly faster and even intelligent sensors such as IO-Link can be integrated much easier.

The product range from Bihl+Wiedemann currently contains the following ASi-5 products: ASi-5/ASi-3 Gateways, a counter module, an ASi-5 Slave / IO-Link Master as well as digital I/O modules.

The new ASi-5 digital modules are currently available in three versions: with 16 inputs (BWU3164), with eight in- and outputs each (BWU3163) and with eight inputs (BWU3802). So with just one ASi-5 slave, a high I/O density in the field can be realized. It is possible to simply, efficiently and economically collect signals from up to 16 sensors exactly where they occur. In some cases, the new digital I/O modules from Bihl+Wiedemann even make expensive Ethernet I/O modules unnecessary and thereby significantly reduce the overhead costs.

In addition to the IP67 versions, there is an IP20 version available for each ASi-5 digital module.

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From weaving to optical sensors.

The 55-year success story of Leuze electronic began with the "cono-pack", an electromechanical packaging machine. With the development of what at the time was the world's smallest reflex head, the key step into the market of industrial automation was taken. Numerous innovations followed. For example, the ASi bus is a Leuze electronic invention, as is the safe ASi. Safety monitors of a wide variety of labels come from the production facilities of Leuze electronic.

The company was directly involved in the development of the I/O link and is also playing an active role as a driver and pioneer of Industry 4.0. Clear focusing and differentiation has turned Leuze electronic into an expert in usability, industrial interfaces and communication and connectivity. Today, the company's main focus is on the areas of intralogistics, the packaging industry, machine tools and the automotive industry, as well as laboratory automation.

The product range of Leuze electronic includes switching and measuring sensors, identification systems, solutions for image processing and data transmission and also occupational safety components and systems. Many years of double-digit growth have meant not only an increase in turnover figures, but also the number of employees. Today, more than 1,200 sensor people at 22 locations are involved in development, production, sales and service – supported by more than 40 sales partners around the world. Leuze electronic demonstrates its consistency in the creation of new jobs.

• Leuze is looking for specialists in all areas, from skilled production workers to product managers and national and international sales managers. Growth also means that more space is needed. Which is why the company will continue to invest in new international facilities. At its headquarters in Owen/Teck, (D), not only additional office space and new staff parking places are currently being created, investments are also being made in the production and logistics departments.

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Automation to be examined in major summit.

Register today For more details on the event or to register, visit the conference website. Registration forms are also available at the ISA Italy site. Please send completed and scanned forms by e-mail to event@aisisa.it. Registration badges will be available at the conference site. For immediate assistance, call Beatrice Montresor (02 5412 3816) at ISA’s Italy Section.

The Automation Instrumentation Summit® will take place in Castello Belgioioso near Milan (I), on July 5-6, 2017. "The worldwide recession can become an opportunity for us to look at what we have done so far, and identify the best strategies for future improvements." said Ugo Baggi of BAGGI Srl, and current president of ISA Italy.

Manufacturing companies will have the opportunity to showcase their products and solutions at the stands of the exhibition area whereas the speakers will present their papers based on case histories and share common experience with all the other expertise during the AIS- ISA Italy conference.

"The market has to better understand the needs of end users and customers in order to recover from the recession. Conference attendees will gain knowledge of technological advances in automation and applied process improvements through the presentation of case histories. Key to the success of the conference is not just to inform conference attendees about current technology but to bring awareness on how this technology has been applied in order to improve productivity, quality and sustainability within industry."

Themes:
There are several themes for the conference - notably:
• Advances in Control Systems
• Control and Plant Communication
• Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), Industry 4.0 and Cybersecurity
• Instrumentation & Analysers Technology Evolution
• Business and Managemnet.

Submissions
Abstract submissions should consider: What was the technology need? What was the productivity loss or improvement? How the customer solved the problem? What was the final outcome? Abstracts from end users, consultants, engineering companies and manufacturing companies are welcome in order to share automation knowledge for the mutual benefit of all! Our Advisory Board members of AIS will select authors and presenters that can meet this challenge.

The deadline for abstracts is 31st March 2017

To facilitate the review of abstracts and selection of potential speakers, please do not delay submission of your abstract, the sooner the better! Advisory Board, composed of experts from industres in Oil and Gas, Petrochemical, Power, Pharmaceutical, Steel, Water, and others, will meet in order to evaluate the papers. Papers will be selected based on technical content and innovation, as well as relevance and quality. Papers presenting case studies of customers or clients success are highly encouraged.

Venue

The venue is the historic Castello di Belgioioso. It is believed to have been constructed for Galeazzo II (1320 – 4 August 1378), who had it built on the extensive landholdings of his family (Visconti - sometime rulers of Milan) in the second half of the 14th century. This historic monument now offers a stunning setting for public and private events, including weddings and company parties.

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