Extended functionality with the APROL process control system

With new process control functions, B&R is increasing its range of products and services in the area of process automation. One of these functions involves powerful controller redundancy systems that back up critical processes within milliseconds. In addition, the upgraded "Advanced Process Control' process library enables the application of complex control algorithms using predictive controllers. The Sequential Function Chart programming language that is now implemented further advances the batch processing possibilities of the APROL process control system.

An extensive energy monitoring system has also been developed that supports conformity to the ISO 50001 energy management standard. The newly designed X20AP energy measurement module is also available for power monitoring and mains network analysis. With APROL Energy Monitoring (EnMon), B&R offers users an application that can be immediately put to use to easily record and evaluate energy data.

Commenting on the success at the ACHEMA 2012 trade fair, Martin Reichinger, business manager for process automation in Eggelsberg, says: "We are very happy that so many visitors showed interest in our solutions." The company says that the audience was impressed by three things that characterised all of the B&R offerings: their versatility, their openness and their scalability.

For more information about process control systems and PLC technology from B&R, please visit www.br-automation.com.