Showing posts with label Stability. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Stability. Show all posts

Thursday, 14 February 2013

Laguna Tools CNC Machines plus B&R Controllers Creates Stability, Ease-of-Use, Security & Profitability


Irvine, CA (PRWEB) October 03, 2012

The results have been more stunning than Laguna Tools imagined. For professional woodworkers and serious hobbyists, the days of viruses, corrupted files, crashed hard drives and the unceasing headaches always associated with PC-based systems were gone forever. The B&R Controllers have turned out to be a perfect match for Laguna Tools innovative CNC machines, and its customers are reaping the benefits thanks to significantly less downtime translating to increased profits.

B&R Automation is an Austrian 500 million dollar global leader whose controls are used by companies like Fiat, Samsung, Martin, and thousands of others worldwide in need of non-PC based, industrial-grade CNC controllers that operate in real time for dramatically increased stability, longevity, ease-of-use, and even remote diagnostic capabilities via the internet. These B&R Platforms provide clients with incredible reliability and performance. An example is flash cards are used instead of hard drives. There are absolutely no parts to fail. Many clients also love the fact that machines can be operated and monitored from a single computer, which is ideal for a teaching environment.

The CNC Lineup with the B&R industrial controllers is capable of doing math 24/7 for decades! Laguna CNC machines with B&R Operating Systems offer unparalleled flexibility and security. For starters, program transfers can be done with a simple USB thumb drive, home network hub, FTP file transfer or wireless router. Plus, B&R controller/operator interface software is backed up to a massive secured server, making any unforeseen restoration such as after a sudden lightning strike as simple as sending a customer a new flash card. Featuring a user-friendly, 5.7-inch dust proof and water resistant touch screen, the CNC SmartShop II (available in 4×8, 5×10, and 5×12) can also be operated by a laptop, Netbook, home network, iPhone or iPad. In fact, multiple CNC Smart Shop II machines can be run and monitored from a single computer, making it ideal for one-man operations or schools where the instructor needs to monitor several machines at once. Remember, non-PC based also means no security issues to impact controller performance or longevity. Again, since the controller runs off a compact flash, theres no hard drive to fail and zero moving parts. Plus, all Stepper motors, drivers and power supplies are also from B&R Automation, and all components are UL, CSA, CRU and CE rated. Laguna also said retrofit controllers are also available to Laguna Tools CNC customers whom are interested in upgrading their machines. Laguna customers can now get a CNC machine with a virtually bullet-proof, truly industrial controller for a fraction of the price.

Laguna Tools, based in Irvine, California, has been leading the industry in woodworking innovations for more than 28 years and continues to challenge the industry with new advancements and innovations. Laguna Tools builds and markets a wide range of woodworking tools, from small tools to a number of different CNC machines. At Laguna Tools, we aspire to be globally local by investing our time, support, products and services into many community outreach programs. For more information on the Laguna Tools quality line of performance products, please call 1-800-234-1976 or visit our website at http://www.lagunatools.com.







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Saturday, 9 February 2013

V&R Energy Supplies Voltage Stability Analysis Software to Western Interconnection Synchrophasor Program


Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) October 11, 2012

V&R Energy is supplying its Region of Stability Existence (ROSE) application to the Western Electricity Coordinating Councils (WECC) Western Interconnection Synchrophasor Program (WISP). ROSE, a voltage stability analysis software, uses Phasor Measurement Unit (PMU) data to track the power systems current operating state, analyze power system conditions and will alert operators of changes that could lead to voltage instability.

V&R Energy is a leading provider of the advanced power systems engineering solutions designed to improve the stability and reliability of the electrical transmission and distribution networks. Founded in 1992, V&R Energy offers a wide spectrum of advanced consulting services, sophisticated scientific research, and comprehensive electrical power systems software applications for a comprehensive power system analysis, both off-line and in real time.

WISP participants are installing more than 300 new or upgraded PMUs to identify and analyze system vulnerabilities in real time, as well as to detect evolving disturbances on the Western Bulk Electric System. Scheduled for completion on March 31, 2013, this early warning mechanism will enable WECC and WISPs partner entities to take timely actions to help avoid widespread system blackouts.

As the Smart Grid becomes a reality, V&R Energy offers the cutting-edge tools and unique solutions to help improve the wide-area situational awareness, and real-time, steady-state stability analysis and control using PMUs, said Marianna Vaiman, Executive Vice President at V&R Energy.

ROSE continuously monitors power system conditions by incorporating high-rate PMU data into the calculation of stability margin and visualization, and alerts the operator of the changes in the power system conditions (e.g., whether the system is moving closer to the boundary). This allows the operator to take timely remedial actions to prevent the system instability.

ROSE also defines the range of phasor measurements or other system parameters under which the system can operate securely. In addition to voltage stability, voltage and thermal constraints may be simultaneously monitored, enforced and visualized on the ROSE boundary.

ROSE also is being implemented by ISO New Englands Synchrophasor Infrastructure and Data Utilization (SIDU) Project.

About V&R Energy

V&R Energy is a technology and consulting company headquartered in Los Angeles, Calif. V&R Energy is the vendor for POM Suite and ROSE applications. It also has extensive expertise in performing various consulting projects on behalf of the electric power utilities, ISOs and other electric utility industry organizations worldwide. V&R also has long-standing relationships with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), NRECA Cooperative Research Network (CRN), Centre for Energy Advancement through Technological Innovation (CEATI), and New York State Research and Research Development Agency (NYSERDA).

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V&R Energy Supplies Voltage Stability Analysis Software to Western Interconnection Synchrophasor Program