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PRODUCTS PRODUCTS Machinery Diagnostics Tool The portable ONEPROD HAWK machinery diagnostics tool from VibrAlign will identify machine defects, provide advice on how to fix the problem, and generate a detailed report on machine health. The unit requires no vibration expertise or certification to use, and is designed to supplement existing condition-based maintenance practices. Its display unit is an industrial tablet with a color touchscreen that guides the user through the three-step process. The display unit also comes with a stroboscope, used to pinpoint the exact RPM of a rotating machine, a laser pyrometer, and a camera for documenting sensor placement or machine defects. VibrAlign Richmond, VA vibralign.com Mill-Drive Condition-Monitoring Programs Technology incorporated into Regal Power Transmission Solutions' mill-drive condition-monitoring program gives mill operators a realtime snapshot of system health, and alerts them when vibration and torque values exceed threshold limits. The program includes development and installation of custom, turnkey-monitoring systems for longterm users and for short-term troubleshooting and diagnostics. As part of this offering, Regal supports users with design, retrofit/rebuilding and installation of solutions to increase drivetrain reliability using KopFlex and Jaure mill couplings, Milwaukee custom gearing, Leeson and Marathon motors, and bearings from Rollway and Sealmaster. Regal Power Transmission Solutions Florence, KY RegalPTS.com Expanded Totally Integrated Controller Family Siemens' expanded family of Simatic S7-1500 controllers is designed to deliver top performance and efficiency in mid- to high-level automation applications. Now with color displays for full-plant transparency, the scalable line is easily commissioned with Siemens' TIA Portal engineering software. TIA Portal offers a standardized operating concept for controller, HMI and drives, shared data storage and automatic data consistency, as well as powerful libraries covering all automation objects. Version 13 of the TIA Portal offers greater functionality, automatic system diagnostics, integrated safety functionality, Profinet communication, integrated security and optimized programming languages. Advanced Functionality Controller The iQ-F Series from Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc., is based on the company's popular FX Series. Delivering the same control capabilities as its predecessor, the new compact controller incorporates new functionalities for improved performance. The iQ-F Series offers synchronized motion control, data logging and sophisticated security features, and shares the same design concepts as Mitsubishi Electric's more advanced iQ Platform controllers, unifying connectivity and programming with other automation components for a scalable solution. Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. Vernon Hills, IL us.mitsubishielectric.com Siemens Industry, Inc. Alpharetta, GA industry.usa.siemens.com 44 | MAINTENANCE TECHNOLOGY MAY 2015 http://www.RegalPTS.com http://www.vibralign.com http://us.mitsubishielectric.com http://www.industry.usa.siemens.com

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