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Hile Controls of Alabama - Controls, Instrumentation, Valves
Hile Controls of Alabama provides controls, instrumentation and valves for manufacturers in oil and gas, chemical production, power generation, plastics, mining, water and waste water, pharmaceuticals and bio-pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, pulp and paper, and government-related industrial manufacturers. They are located in Pelham, Alabama and serve Alabama, Mississippi, Western Tennessee, and the Florida Panhandle.
Wrap Up 2017 for Hile Controls of Alabama
A number of product line expansions were put in place this past year.
- The Eurotherm product line was expanded to include programmable automation controllers.
- Equipment enclosure cooling equipment is now part of the Hile Alabama product mix with addition of the Advanced Cooling Technologies product line.
- HART communications software from ProComSol delivers consolidated solutions for working with HART based transmitters.
- Tektrol products for flow, level, temperature and pressure measurement, and control valves and analyzer systems empower our applications team to meet even more customer requirements and challenges.
- Premier Industries, a designer and manufacturer of proprietary specialty gas and hydraulic regulators, valves, and systems for a diverse range of applications and markets, is now represented by our company.
In addition to new products, we also continued to train and learn, in order to better meet whatever challenges we face. We look forward to every opportunity to serve our customers in the new year.
Programmable Automation Controller Flexes into Many Applications
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| One of several programmable automation controller backplane configurations for the T2750. Image courtesy Eurotherm |
Capabilities of the programmable automation controller include:
- I/O Block
- Communications
- Signal Conditioning
- Control
- Timing
- Logic
- Math
- Valve and Motor Control
- Diagnostics
- Recorder
- More
Foundation Fieldbus – Part Two
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| Almost any operation can benefit from incorporating Foundation fieldbus |
Even in terms of the FOUNDATION compliant instrumentation itself, there were two levels of networks being developed at this increased level of operation, initially: the first, H1, was considered low speed, while H2 was considered high speed. As the design process unfolded, existing Ethernet technology was discovered to fulfill the needs of the high speed framework, meaning the H2 development was stopped since the existing technology would allow for the H1 network to perform to the desired standards. The physical layer of the H1 constitutes, typically, a two-wire twisted pair ungrounded network cable, a 100 ohm (typical) characteristic impedance, DC power being conveyed over the same two wires as digital data, at least a 31.25 kbps data rate, differential voltage signaling with a defined threshold for both maximum and minimum peak receive rates, and Manchester encoding. Optical fiber can be used on some installations in lieu of the twisted pair cable.
Most of these specifications were exactly designed to withstand extremely challenging process control environments while still not abandoning the philosophy of being easy to build and implement, especially in terms of new system establishment. The most crucial aspects of many process control systems are streamlined together, allowing for consistent communication and synchronization. All aspects are viewable from both the legacy central controller and also via each individual device. Despite the data rate of 31.25 kbps being relatively slow, what is sacrificed in terms of speed is more than made up for in terms of the system being compatible with imperfect cables and other hiccups which may destabilize a network with faster speeds. The evolved technology, ease of installation, and durability have made the H1 network a widely used implementation of the FOUNDATION fieldbus technology. The standard is currently considered one of a few widely adopted industrial process control communications protocols.
Added Services Enhance Product Value
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| Collaboration and cooperation leverages the pool of knowledge and experience brought to bear on problem solving |
At the company level, many technical representatives commit to bringing factory level training resources to their customers. Reading instruction manuals can often fail to instill real understanding about the application, use, and upkeep of process and automation gear. Plus, manuals provide only one way communication. Training conducted by experienced, knowledgeable, factory trained individuals can instill almost tangible levels of comprehension in operators, users, and supporters of process and automation equipment.
Field services, in the form of start-up, calibration, repair, or regular maintenance of instruments and equipment are also provided by many technical sales firms. Again, bringing to bear broad experience and factory level training, technical representatives can function as an efficient outsource for essential tasks that may require special skills or knowledge. Repair, whether in-house or facilitated through the factory, is another way in which technical representatives leverage their experience and knowledge into offerings that bring value to their customer base.
Face it, if all that was needed was quick delivery of process and automation gear, Amazon.com would be your primary supplier. These are sophisticated instruments, apparatus, and equipment, requiring skill, knowledge, and experience to assure proper selection, installation and operation. A good technical rep firm knows that its customers need more than a product in a box or crate. It's results that count, output, and Hile Controls of Alabama is committed to assisting customers wherever Hile's expertise can help leverage positive outcomes for their customers.
Hile Controls of Alabama - Video
We made this short video to illustrate the markets and industries we serve. Please check it out and be sure and contact Hile Alabama and share your process control, instrumentation, and automation challenges with experts. Let's combine your process knowledge and experience with our product application expertise to formulate and effective solution.
Hile Adds New Programmable Automation Controller
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| One version of the Eurotherm T2750 Programmable Automation Controller now offered by Hile Controls of Alabama |
The T2750 is a high performance modular control unit that provides redundancy and capability that are unmatched in a consolidated single unit. The controller backplane, of which there are several variants to accommodate the scope of I/O needed for a process, can be populated from an extensive array of I/O and function modules providing a customized setup that closely matches project requirements.
Unit functionality includes:
- I/O Block
- Communications
- Signal Conditioning
- Control
- Timing
- Logic
- Math
- Valve and Motor Control
- Diagnostics
- Recorder
- More
There is much more to learn about the highly capable T2750 Programmable Automation Controller. A datasheet is included below, but your interest will be best served by contacting a product application specialist and sharing your process control challenges. The combination of your process knowledge and their product application expertise will develop effective solutions.
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