We have published the real-time control performance of the industrial PC 'Capture Vision (Model: BXA-CN)' manufactured by Hagiwara Solutions.

The definitive version of PC-based hard real-time control, "INtime."

INtime is an event-driven real-time operating system that operates in parallel on the same PC as Windows. It transforms a PC into a control controller for industrial systems, integrating the traditional "PLC + data processing PC + external I/O" into a single unit. ■ It enables high-performance real-time systems on a single industrial PC. ■ It operates on PCs for both commercial and industrial applications. ■ INtime handles control and external I/O, while Windows manages information processing such as HMI, DB, and AI. This division of roles allows for the integration of 'IT and OT' within the same enclosure. ■ Applications running on INtime are developed using Visual Studio, allowing for C/C++ implementation and debugging with the same feel as Windows applications. ■ PLC ladder language and Python can be utilized (optional). ■ Major industrial external I/O interfaces are available, including PCI/PCIe, serial, LAN, and fieldbus (CC-LINK, EtherNet/IP, EtherCAT, MECHATOROLINK). ■ Comprehensive technical support is provided, with dedicated staff available to assist with product handling and inquiries.

• Embedded OS

Software PLC that runs on Windows PC. It enables control systems through a PC-based virtual PLC.

This is a software PLC (soft PLC) that operates on a Windows PC. 【Feature 1】 PLC that operates on a Windows PC It uses PCs and external I/O from various manufacturers, resulting in high processing and computational performance, as well as excellent versatility and procurement. 【Feature 2】 Realization of an integrated system configuration from the conventional distributed system configuration For example, it is easy to integrate a display (touch panel), PLC functions, and temperature controllers. This reduces equipment costs and achieves zero communication throughput between devices. 【Feature 3】 Equipped with flexible scalability Performance, cost, and dimensions (space-saving) can be freely adjusted according to the application. There is no waste. Product page https://www.mnc.co.jp/PLCplus/index.htm?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=IPROS_2001491589_PLCPLUS Demonstration video of positioning https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=anWoigmFTCw

• Embedded OS

INtime is software for EtherCAT master. No special expansion board is required. It uses the standard LAN port of the PC.

(1) RSI-ECAT is EtherCAT master software for INtime. (2) There is no need to add special hardware as you can use the standard network card (NIC) of the PC motherboard as is. (3) The application development environment uses Microsoft Visual Studio. The development language is C/C++. (4) By using an easy-to-use dedicated API, you can easily create EtherCAT applications. (5) EtherCAT slave devices are available from various vendors.

• Embedded Board Computers

1Gbps (FL-net 3.01 Function Class 1) compliant FL-net communication driver

This is the FL-net communication driver available from INtime, INplc, and Windows applications. We also provide an API for Windows applications, allowing you to use it from Windows applications created in Visual C/C++, VB, and C#. If you are using it from a Windows application, please use 'RSW-040'. <Features> (1) No need to add special hardware devices as it uses the standard LAN port built into the PC. (2) Achieves stable communication speed without being affected by the load on Windows. (3) Can be handled not only by INtime and INplc but also from Windows applications. We provide an API for that purpose. (4) Supports communication speeds of 10 / 100 / 1000Mbps.

• Communications

MECHATROLINK solution for INtime/INplc

【High-Precision Real-Time Power】 Due to its characteristics, a PC can easily and affordably utilize the latest CPUs. However, high-precision and high-speed MECHATROLINK communication cannot be achieved by CPU performance alone. The real-time OS 'INtime' enables deterministic task scheduling. 【Function Integration】 In addition to motion control using MECHATROLINK, a single PC can handle a variety of software functions such as main control processing, sequence control, process control, and HMI. This achieves cost reduction and improved maintainability. 【Free PC Selection】 INtime and INplc can operate on any PC that runs Windows. This means that almost any PC is available for use, allowing for free selection of a PC based on price, size, expandability, and other factors to match the target system being developed. 【MECHATROLINK Association】 https://products.mechatrolink.org/product/detail/id=27

• Embedded OS

Network Monitor for Industrial Networks

This product is a PC platform that collects and stores fieldbus communication data between controllers such as PLCs, PCs, motion controllers, and dedicated controllers, and sensors and actuators. ★ High-speed collection Data can be collected with a cycle of 0.1 milliseconds using a high-performance CPU, allowing for the capture of even slight signal changes. The data is stored in large-capacity storage. ★ Easy operation No specialized network knowledge is required. Data collection can be performed without changes to the on-site system, making it easy to integrate into existing systems. ★ Customizability Users can implement their own collection timing using the Windows API, and customization such as implementing alert functions based on the collected communication data is possible.

• Communications

We will equip the Windows PC with OPC server functionality.

mnOPC UA is a communication software product for OPC UA servers that operates on Windows. This product publishes data from Windows applications (C/C++, VB, C#), INtime applications (C/C++), and PLC applications (INplc: ladder language) on the OPC UA network. In addition to integration with Windows apps, INtime apps, and INplc apps, it also has communication capabilities with external PLCs (Mitsubishi MELSEC-Q series, Omron CJ2M series).

• Embedded OS

Fukuda Co., Ltd. has been pursuing leak detection for 60 years and is committed to advancing the future of leak testing. 【 Supporting Various Leak Tests: Air Leak Test / Gas Leak Test (Hydrogen Gas, Helium Gas) 】 We develop, manufacture, and sell leak testing equipment to inspect airtightness and sealing properties. We will propose the appropriate testers and devices for each inspection target. 【 Target Industries and Examples of Inspection Targets 】 - Automotive Industry: Engines, FC components, valves and piping, various parts - Electronic Components Industry: Smartphones, keyless switches, various small sensors - Pharmaceuticals / Food / Cosmetics Industry: Bottle containers, syringes, vials, eye drop containers, pillow packaging, PTP packaging We will propose the most suitable leak testers for each industry. 【 ISO Certification 】JIS Q 9001:2015 (ISO 9001:2015)

We will introduce the implementation results of the sensor technology developed by the Hotron Group, which has been cultivated over more than half a century, through customer case studies. In addition to automatic door sensors, we also offer a wide range of vehicle detection sensors and nursing/care sensors. Many implementation examples are also presented, so please take a look at the case study page.

Fukuda Co., Ltd., which develops, manufactures, and sells leak testing equipment to inspect airtightness and sealing performance, provides a technical document that clearly explains the methods and theories of airtight testing, titled "Technical Manual." We are offering it as a PDF file. Please take this opportunity to download and view it!

In public construction civil engineering sites, there are many instances where sheets are used as common temporary facilities, such as construction roads, access roads, heavy machinery work yards, material storage areas, and worker pathways. Traditionally, steel plates were common, but due to their weight, transportation and installation can be cumbersome. Hyper CLT sheets are civil engineering materials made from wooden CLT for civil engineering use. The 5×10 sheet weighs about 230 kg, and the 5×20 sheet weighs about 460 kg, making them lightweight and easy to transport, install, and remove, even with small machinery. They can be widely utilized for temporary roads, heavy machinery scaffolding, pathways within the site, and protection of material storage in public works. Since they are made of wood, they also contribute to environmental aspects such as reducing summer heat reflection, lowering noise, and fixing CO2. They can simultaneously address construction efficiency, safety measures, and environmental considerations, making them effective for innovative proposals in public works. Furthermore, they improve transportation efficiency and reduce labor in site operations as an alternative to steel plates. Hyper CLT sheets are registered technology with the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism under NETIS "TH-250021-A." They are recommended for companies considering civil engineering, civil engineering use, and civil engineering CLT. Feel free to request materials or consult about implementation. They are temporary materials that also help improve site evaluations in public works. Please consider them.

We have released a new video on our company’s YouTube channel. The theme of this video is "The World of Amino Acid-Based Shampoos." Amino acid-based shampoos have become popular in recent years, but the lather, feel, and finish can vary greatly depending on the cleansing ingredients used. In this video, we clearly explain the changes in user experience based on the differences in cleansing ingredients by comparing two types of amino acid-based shampoos. We hope you can use this as a hint for developing original shampoos and differentiation.