Thursday, August 22, 2019
In the first part of this entry, (Part 1) we discussed what the IC695CPL410 is. In this entry, we will work with the CPL410 and write a short example program to get data from the controller side, perform a simple calculation in Python, and then pass the calculated value back to the controller.… Read More »
Friday, August 16, 2019
Don’t leave the performance of your factory to chance. Operate with peace of mind and make some money with your unwanted parts.
Risk should be taken very seriously, and at CIMTEC it is. Our expert engineers have devised a Risk Assessment Program to assure that your machines run at optimal performance now and in the future.… Read More »
Thursday, July 25, 2019
Roughly a year ago, GE Intelligent Platforms (now a part of Emerson Machine Automation Solutions) released the IC695CPL410 Controller.
This controller is unique in that it utilizes a powerful quad-core processor and a virtualization technique known as hypervising. … Read More »
Thursday, March 28, 2019
Whether you have a plan in place or haven’t even thought about one just yet, CIMTEC is here to help you plan your transition with the utmost care and attention to detail.
Migrating to the latest system is simpler than you think.… Read More »
Friday, September 28, 2018
As the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) continues to get major coverage and as technology enabling IIoT becomes more prevalent, GE Automation & Controls has managed to stay on the forefront of this technology. As proof of this, GE Power’s Automation & Controls business has been recognized by Frost and Sullivan (A Tier 1 market research and Consulting firm) for the Best Practices Award – 2018 Global Edge Controls and Analytics Company of the Year for their pioneering work in Edge Controls and Analytics.… Read More »
Monday, September 24, 2018
GE Automation & Controls PLCs are known for being extremely robust, and we often talk with customers that have been running their GE equipment for 20 or more years and have rarely had to touch it to perform maintenance. … Read More »
Tuesday, January 30, 2018
Current Situation:
For years, GE has sold a redundant 90-30 PLC solution, called MAXON 9030 or HBR. This solution consists of a pair of 90-30 PLCs that are connected to each other and use proprietary software blocks to perform data synchronization and redundancy.… Read More »
Friday, September 29, 2017
The engineers at CIMTEC Automation have noticed a trend in the replacement GE PLC Control parts market that is concerning. We want to make sure you are aware of this dangerous trend.
Some providers of aftermarket GE PLC parts are advertising “NEW SURPLUS” parts as direct replacements for NEW GE PLC parts.… Read More »
Wednesday, July 26, 2017
GE 90-30 PLCs were made to run and they’ll last a long time with routine maintenance. Unfortunately, if something does go wrong, the right person to fix it probably isn’t around. That’s where we come in. … Read More »
Monday, December 12, 2016
If you didn’t receive an “End of Life” notice for GE PLCs that’ll be going obsolete in 2017, you’re lacking critical information that will affect the way you manage your PLC systems.
Since 1992, CIMTEC Automation has been helping customers with their GE Legacy products.… Read More »