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.

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The basics of industrial process control

Industrial Measurement and 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.

What is a Signal Conditioner?

A signal conditioner helps achieve precise measurements, which are essential for accurate data acquisition and machine control. These instruments can additionally perform a number of different functions. Learn more about this here.

How to Find the Right Amplifier

The use of amplifiers in production is an essential part of your quality assurance process. Here, you will learn what decision-making criteria you should take into account while selecting a new industrial amplifier.

Industrial amplifiers and measurement chains from HBM

Measuring Amplifiers for Use in Production

HBM is your reliable partner in industrial process control and offers solutions for the complete measuring chain. Know-how that you can trust. With perfectly matched components, which you can set up rapidly and easily. Here, you will find Information about all the HBM amplifiers at a glance.

SCOUT55 - Mobile Amplifier in Desktop Housing

Outstanding for its high measurement accuracy and ease of use. Ideal for on-site service with an easy-to-read display.

digiCLIP

digiCLIP leads you into the digital future of automation technology, and you benefit from Plug and Measure using standard fieldbuses.

MP85A Process Controller for Monitoring Fitting Processes

The MP85A process controller guarantees full transparency in your joining process due to its high sample rate and intelligent software.

PME - Measurement Electronics Linked to a Fieldbus

Series of measurement amplifiers linked to a fieldbus for recording force, pressure, temperature, rotational speed, frequency and torque.

MP85A EASYswitch process controller for switch testing

The intelligent process controller MP85A-S EasySwitch measures function and operation feeling (haptics) of switches as well as closing elements.

Clip - Analog Electronics for Industrial Measurement Tasks

Do you want to reliably measure different physical quantities? Are you looking for cost-effective electronics? CLIP is the right solution for you.

MC... Signal Converters - Quick Setup of Measurement Chains

The MC2A and MC3 signal converters enable the rapid realization of measuring chains. They support inductive as well as strain-gauge based sensors.

MGAII/ME

Basic, precise and robust amplifiers in a 19” Eurocard system for general test and measurement applications.

MVD Carrier Frequency & Direct Current Measuring Amplifiers

Perfect for Panel Mounting: MVD series amplifiers have a wide range of functions suited for many different applications.

FASTpress Suite: HMI software for production control

The FASTpress suite is the perfect solution for use in production process analysis and supports function and quality control in production

PACEline CMD Charge Amplifier for Piezoelectric Sensors

The PACEline CMD digital charge amplifier for piezoelectric sensors offers a wide measurement range at an attractive price.

PACEline CMA: Analog Charge Amplifier for Piezo Sensors

The CMA charge amplifier guarantees safe data acquisition from all piezoelectric sensors in numerous laboratory and production applications.

PMX - Modular Measuring Amplifier System for the IoT

The PMX multi channel data acquisition system can be used to measure and control in real-time and is ideal for production and quality assurance.

SD01A Zener Barrier

The SD01A Zener barrier is suited for strain gage transducers, carrier-frequency, and DC-voltage amplifiers that are balanced.

WGX Wall or DIN rail-mount basic device

WGX is a wall or DIN rail-mount basic device for the PMX data acquisition and control system. It is available in 2 versions.

Measurement module PX401

Four-channel data acquisition card for analog input signals and active sensors and incl. Supply and sensor 1-wire TEDS

Measurement module PX455

PX455 is a four-channel measurement module for full and half bridges, force transducers and load cells

Measurement module PX460

PX460 is a frequency measurement and counter operation module for the PMX data acquisition and control system.

Multi-I/O module PX878

PX878 is a Multi-I/O module with eight digital inputs, eight digital outputs, five analog outputs (+/-10 V voltage)

PMX Software

Standardized software interfaces ensure access to all device parameters for configuration, control and analysis.

Industrial Ethernet interface cards

Real-time Ethernet card for automation tasks.

ClipX, the precise and easy-to-integrate signal conditioner

The precise one-channel-signal conditioner ClipX offers modern automation interfaces, an intuitive web interface and smart functions.

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

Test and Measurement Technology Meets the 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, which is quickly becoming a reality. The ‘IIoT’ is the name this vision is known by. Here, you will learn more about this new trend.

IIoT Glossary

Whether it is Big Data, Smart Factory, or Predictive Maintenance, this glossary explains all the key terms and ideas pertaining to the Industrial Internet of Things.

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. Read more about real-time communication for precise and flexible measuring amplifiers in industrial applications that use Industrial Cloud communication.

Webinars – Become a testing and measuring expert in 30 minutes

Webinar: From the Sensor to Industrial Automation in the Digitized World

This 30-minute Webinar provides insights into the tasks assigned to modern control systems and demonstrates how you can benefit from using high-grade testing and measuring equipment.

Application reports: The routes to success

Schuler: HBM measurement technology in process monitoring

New coins are brought into circulation when old ones become defective and worn. Coining presses made by the Göppingen-based company, Schuler, are involved in about 80% of coin production worldwide. Schuler relies on the highly dynamic and reliable measurement technology provided by HBM in order to achieve this, with a measurement chain comprising of the SLB700A strain transducer and the MP85DP measuring amplifier. Read more here.

Brunwick: Real-Time Data Acquisition and Control System Helps Boat Builder Keep Hull Weight and Thickness on Track

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. Read more here.

White Papers on IPC

Failsafe press monitoring - measurement technology as an efficiency driver

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. For example, using force transducers installed directly in the force flow or strain transducers for indirect force shunt measurement. Read more about, how to save costs by using precise testing and measuring equipment.