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Tips and Tricks for Industrial Process Control (IPC)

Learn more about the basics of industrial process control and read many fascinating articles on the topic. Webinars, customer success stories, and white papers have been made available to enhance your knowledge of IPC.

  1. The basics of industrial process control
  2. Industrial amplifiers and measurement chains from HBM
  3. The Industrial Internet of Things: Test and measuring equipment for future applications
  4. Webinars – Become a testing and measuring expert in 30 minutes
  5. Application reports: The routes to success
  6. White papers on IPC
  7. Video tutorials - expert knowledge​​​​​​​

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1. The basics of industrial process control

Industrial Measurement & Control

Are you looking for an effective and affordable means to monitor your manufacturing processes within the scope of manufacturing measurement? HBM provides you with the right solution for efficient production control and process measurement technology.

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What is a Signal Conditioner?

Signal conditioning is a process of data acquisition, and an instrument called a signal conditioner is used to perform this process. This instrument converts one type of electrical or mechanical signal (input-signal) into another (output-signal).

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5 decision-making criteria for selecting your amplifier

The use of amplifiers in production is an essential part of your quality assurance process. What are the decision-making criteria you should take into account when selecting a new industrial amplifier?

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2. Industrial amplifiers and measurement chains from HBM

Industrial Electronics

Optimize the complete measuring chain in your industrial process control, factory automation or weighing application with modern and smart solutions from HBM. Discover our industrial amplifiers, signal conditioners, weighing terminals and weighing electronics.

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How to ... work with ClipX!

A list of technical articles describing in detail how to operate HBM's Industrial Signal Conditioner ClipX under different scenarios.

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How to... work with PMX!

A list of technical articles describing in detail how to operate HBM's PMX modular measurement amplifier system in different scenarios.

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3. The Industrial Internet of Things: Test and measuring equipment for future applications

Industrial Internet of Things

Enhanced flexibility, higher speed and increased efficiency in the production process are the objectives pursued by forward-thinking companies. The vision of networking man and machine with other objects is the central pillar in this context and is quickly becoming a reality.

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Glossary: Industrial Internet of Things

This glossary lists and explains some of the key terms and ideas of industrial internet and digitalization.

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Interface 4.0 – Effective Communication Is What Matters

The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is shaped by the Internet of Things (IoT) and self-optimizing value chains. The vertical and horizontal networking of companies is essential to it.

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4. Webinars – Become a testing and measuring expert in 30 minutes

Webinar: From Sensor to Industrial Automation

Are you interested in measurement, control, regulation or other industrial applications? Are you looking for new insights into production or machine monitoring? This 30-minute webinar held by our HBM-expert Michael Guckes is exactly what you need.

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Webinar: Advantages of Digital Force Measurements

In this webinar we introduce you to the advantages of digital measuring chains with our new industrial amplifier ClipX. Optimize the processes in your production with modern measurement technology.

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Three Ways to Optimize Your Production with IOT

In this webinar, we discuss how smart measurement technology can optimize production and become more cost effective by using innovative signal conditioners with IOT interfaces. We will have a live measurement demo of the new signal conditioner ClipX using IOT interfaces.

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5. Application reports: The routes to success

Interview: Analog versus Digital

In the following interview, Michael Guckes, product manager for industrial amplifiers and software at HBM, answers questions regarding the future of digitalization and how to transition from analog to digital measurement chains.

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Schuler: Monitoring the minting procedure

New coins are brought into circulation when the old ones are defective and worn. Coining presses made by the Göppingen-based Schuler company are involved in about 80 % of coin production worldwide.

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Optimized boat weight by real-time data acquisitio

Today, Sea Ray’s new MMS, now in the last stages of a year-long beta test on the yacht production line, dispenses with the wheel and stroke counter. Instead, Minogue has linked a PMX signal conditioning system.

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PMX and HBM-Cloud-Storage in Production Processes

HBM pursues the goal of a fast and flexible integration of machines into Industry 4.0 environments to minimize downtimes and optimize service assignments by retrofitting its production facilities.

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6. White Papers on IPC

Smart Amplifiers in Software Applications

The use of smart measuring amplifiers is a prerequisite for Industry 4.0 concepts. Components must have built-in intelligence to allow for the efficient and targeted processing of data. This article takes a look at the demands placed on modern automation systems, with special emphasis on software integration.

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Requirements of Modern Automation Systems

Innovative automation concepts require radical rethinking. The focus is no longer on the system or component, but on the person who is to be supported efficiently in his automation tasks. Measuring and automation technology has to adapt to people and not vice versa. Read which requirements are placed on these concepts.

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Prevent these 3 Errors in Signal Conditioning

In this white paper you will learn to identify and avoid three accuracy errors in signal conditioning.

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Measurement Technology 4.0

In this white paper you will find out how to use the latest generation of signal conditioners to optimize your production processes.

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Quality Control in Production with MP85A

The white paper deals with the integration of MP85A modules into production systems. Smart features integrated into the process controllers act as edge controllers, relieve the system control and comply with state-of-the-art requirements of uninterrupted process control.

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White Paper: Press Load Monitoring

Integrating modern monitoring systems based on test and measurement equipment is key to increasing the accuracy and bandwidth of presses. Precisely measuring press forces is of vital importance.

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7. Video tutorials - expert knowledge

ClipX Quickstart

 

ClipX Adjustment Assistant

 

ClipX OPC-UA Quickstart

 

ClipX PROFINET Integration

 

ClipX PID Controller

 

ClipX using TEDS Editor

 

ClipX Software-Integration

 

MP85 PROFIBUS Integration

 

MP85 PROFINET Integration with Hilscher Gateway

 

MP85A Press-fit-controller Quickstart

 

PMX Quickstart

 

PMX CODESYS Quickstart

 

PMX PROFINET Integration

 

PMX Shunt Force Measurement

 

PMX Universal Measurement System

 

CMD in PROFINET-network