CHICAGO CHAPTER THREE

NEWSLETTER

 

Tuesday Meeting

November 12, 2002

 

VEHICLE AUTOMATION SYSTEMS

Presented by Rick Chadha

ifm efector, inc.
controls & sensors for special purpose vehicles

 

6 pm Light Dinner (No charge)

6:30 pm Technical Presentation

 

Komatsu America

440 North Fairway Drive

Vernon Hills, Illinois

847-970-4100

 

Reservations:  Call (847) 970-3734, and leave a message including your name and number of persons attending

or e-mail dvoss@komint.com

 

Technical Presentation: ifm controls & sensors

Ifm efector offers a complete product family designed to perform in the severe requirements associated with your mobile application. 

The presentation will start with a historical perspective on control in mobile equipment, discuss the technical requirements necessary in this environment (shock, vibration, temperature extremes, electrical noise, moisture, etc.) and conclude with a product overview including the use of CANOpen.

R360 Robust programmable controller: This rugged unit offers a flexible I/O configuration, built in CAN interface and standardized IEC 61131-3 programming platform.

TDM Operator interface: An LCD interface designed to operate in low temperatures and display graphic or menu based information to the operator.

SAE J1939 Gateway: Provides a simple means of exchanging data between the vehicle powertrain and the application.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CAN I/O modules: Reduce wiring harness complexity by allowing simplified sensor and actuator connection.

 

FPS Chapter Board and Contact Persons for 2002

                                                    President: Len Kaster                            708-599-5549           

Past President: Jack McGinnis               312-658-1313

Newsletter/Secretary: Dennis Voss         847-970-3734

Fluid Power Society                               800-303-8520

FPS Chapter Coordinator e-mail    preesefps@aol.com

      

 

                               

Meeting Directions:

 

From I-94 exit at route 60 west.  Head west on 60 and cross route 21, approx 3 miles.  Cross route 21. Turn left on Fairway Drive; a Mobile gas station is on the northwest corner.  Continue straight through the first stop sign, Komatsu America is the first building on your right.