Yokogawa ADV161-P00 S2 digital input module the perfect combination of precision and reliability

In the rapidly developing field of industrial automation, it is particularly important to achieve high-precision signal acquisition and stable communication between field devices and control systems. As an important channel connecting field devices and control systems, digital input modules play a core role in monitoring switch states, sensor binary output signals, etc. The ADV161-P00 S2 digital input module launched by Yokogawa is a high-performance product designed to meet the demanding needs of modern process control systems. It not only improves the accuracy of input signal processing, but also ensures efficient coordination with distributed control systems.

 

Combination of rugged design and multifunctional performance

ADV161-P00 S2 continues Yokogawa's consistent high standards and durability in industrial automation equipment. This module belongs to the widely acclaimed CENTUM VP control system series and has the characteristics of strong stability, long life cycle and reliable structure. The module supports 16 digital inputs, each of which can detect the on-off state at high speed and high precision, suitable for harsh industrial field environments.

Its hardware design follows strict industrial standards and has good anti-interference capabilities. Isolation protection is provided between channels and between channels and the system bus to effectively prevent equipment failures caused by surges or electrical interference. The module is compact and well-planned, which not only saves control cabinet space, but also facilitates quick installation and maintenance. These advantages make it widely used in multiple industries such as petrochemical, power, manufacturing, and water treatment.

 

Seamless integration with distributed control systems

One of the outstanding advantages of ADV161-P00 S2 is its high compatibility with advanced control systems such as Yokogawa's CENTUM VP. The module can be easily connected to the system's I/O network to achieve real-time acquisition and monitoring of field digital signals. All channels are continuously scanned and status data is transmitted to the central controller with extremely low latency, so as to quickly respond to process changes.

The module has built-in diagnostic functions, which helps to detect line breaks, signal anomalies, or channel failures in a timely manner, facilitating preventive maintenance and troubleshooting. At the same time, it supports hot swapping, which means that the module can be replaced without downtime, which is particularly important for critical application scenarios where interruptions cannot be accepted.

 

High reliability and safe operation guarantee

In high-risk and high-demand industrial occasions, system reliability is crucial. ADV161-P00 S2 undergoes rigorous factory testing and quality verification to ensure long-term operational stability. The module can be configured with a redundant architecture to enhance the system's fault tolerance, so that the system can maintain normal operation even if a single component fails.

In scenarios such as refineries and chemical workshops where safety is highly valued, the module improves the safety of the overall process by ensuring the continuity of control loop signals. It complies with multiple international safety and electromagnetic compatibility standards, demonstrating Yokogawa's high attention to product reliability and operational safety. In addition, ADV161-P00 S2 also has low power consumption and high heat dissipation efficiency, bringing long-term energy-saving benefits to users.

 

Conclusion

Yokogawa ADV161-P00 S2 digital input module concentrates on the current comprehensive needs of industrial automation for accuracy, ruggedness and integrability. It not only has superior hardware performance, but also can seamlessly access complex control systems and support intelligent diagnostic functions. It is an indispensable component in process automation systems. Whether you are upgrading the automation level of a petrochemical plant or deploying a water treatment control system, ADV161-P00 S2 can provide you with stable, efficient and long-term technical support. As industrial automation moves towards a smarter and more sustainable direction, Yokogawa will continue to lead the innovation and development of intelligent I/O technology.

 

Yokogawa DX11*A S9081BE-0 Duplex Control Card Enables High-Reliability Industrial Control Systems

As industrial control systems continue to develop towards high complexity and critical task processing, the system has put forward higher requirements for hardware modules with high reliability and strong redundancy. The DX11*A S9081BE-0 duplex control card launched by Yokogawa is a key control component designed for high-availability scenarios. It plays the role of redundant control interface in the Yokogawa DCS system, effectively improving the system's continuous operation capability, and is widely used in industries such as oil and gas, petrochemicals, and electricity that have extremely high requirements for control continuity.

 

 

Advanced redundant control architecture

The most notable feature of DX11*A S9081BE-0 is its duplex architecture design. The control card supports active and standby dual-path control signal transmission. When the main channel fails, the system can automatically switch to the standby channel to ensure uninterrupted communication with the field I/O module. This redundant structure greatly improves the fault tolerance of the control system.

The control card can monitor the operating status of the two channels in real time. Once an abnormality is detected in the main channel, it will automatically switch without manual intervention, thus achieving high availability and continuous operation guarantee of the control system.

 

 

Seamless collaboration with Yokogawa DCS system

The card is tailored for Yokogawa control systems (such as CENTUM VP) and can be seamlessly connected to FCS control stations and I/O buses. It communicates with other modules through high-speed serial or parallel buses to achieve high-frequency data exchange, meeting the real-time and synchronization required for process control.

At the same time, the control card supports a variety of diagnostic and status reporting functions, and operators can monitor its working status in real time, quickly identify and locate fault points, thereby shortening maintenance time. This design not only improves the maintainability of the system, but also enhances the control of the operating engineer over the system operation.

 

 

Stable operation in complex industrial environments

DX11*A S9081BE-0 adopts industrial-grade design standards and can operate stably in industrial sites with high temperature, high humidity, strong electromagnetic interference and frequent vibration. The card body uses anti-interference and high-insulation components and has undergone multiple rigorous tests to ensure stable performance in harsh environments.

In addition, the card is equipped with a voltage mutation protection circuit to effectively resist electrical shock. High resistance to external interference makes it a reliable guarantee in automation environments with extremely high requirements for safety and stability.

 

 

 

In today's industrial automation field, redundant design has become a standard configuration for key systems. Yokogawa DX11*A S9081BE-0 duplex control card, with its dual-path communication architecture, excellent DCS system integration capabilities and strong environmental adaptability, is being adopted by more and more key industries. In the future, as the degree of automation continues to increase, such high-reliability control modules will play a more important role in the construction of smart factories.

 

Yokogawa ADV551-P50 S2 digital output module helps industrial control intelligent upgrade

With the continuous evolution of industrial automation technology, accurate and stable output control has become the key to the reliable operation of distributed control systems (DCS). To meet this demand, Yokogawa's ADV551-P50 S2 digital output module came into being. As one of the core components integrated in the CENTUM VP system, it plays a pivotal role in the process manufacturing field with its excellent response speed and stability.

 

Powerful digital output performance

The ADV551-P50 S2, equipped with 32 independent output channels, can send 24V DC discrete signals to various actuators (such as solenoid valves, relays and electric components). The single-channel current output capacity of up to 0.5A allows it to directly drive medium-load equipment without the help of intermediate relays. In addition, its fast switching response also provides reliable protection for process processes such as motor drive, alarm system and valve action.

It not only has the function of automatic overcurrent and short circuit protection, but also its embedded diagnostic mechanism can continuously detect the status and abnormalities of each output channel, thereby effectively reducing the frequency of equipment maintenance and the risk of system downtime.

 

Deep integration with CENTUM VP

The ADV551-P50 S2, which can seamlessly connect with the CENTUM VP control platform, achieves fast communication with the processing unit through the high-speed backplane bus, making the transmission of control instructions more immediate and efficient. It complies with international standards such as IEC 61131-2, making it an industry-leading level in terms of safety and system stability.

What is more worth mentioning is that the module can be hot-swapped without interrupting system operation. This kind of flexibility greatly meets the stringent requirements of continuous production industries such as power, chemical, oil and gas for high availability.

 

Stable operation in harsh industrial environments

The ability to maintain efficient operation under extreme operating conditions is a major design highlight of the ADV551-P50 S2. It has wide temperature adaptability, and the circuit board surface is covered with a protective coating to enhance its resistance to moisture, dust and corrosion. The seismic resistance and electromagnetic interference suppression capabilities cannot be ignored, allowing it to be stably deployed in various industrial control sites.

Especially important: when the system fails, the module can maintain the default output state to ensure that key equipment is in a controlled or safe state - this feature is crucial to ensure personnel safety and prevent equipment damage.

 

Conclusion

Future factories need not only high-speed response and high-reliability control modules, but also intelligent products that can cope with various extreme working conditions and have fault self-healing capabilities. It is precisely because of these advantages that the Yokogawa ADV551-P50 S2 digital output module is widely regarded as one of the important drivers for promoting the upgrading of automation systems. As the process industry continues to increase its requirements for stability and intelligence, the application prospects of this module are undoubtedly broader.

 

the composite packaging of paper and plastic for food causes more packaging waste

Paper packaging box with window


The concept of using less plastic packaging and protecting our planet has been accepted by the people all over the world. Considering the cost and performance of packaging, more and more composite packaging has been adopted for food packaging and gift packaging, like paper packaging boxes and printed paper bags with plastic lids or windows.

But the latest study from Germany shows that the composite packaging of paper and plastic for food causes more packaging waste.

Until 2025, the composite packaging will keep increasing, and require an average of 40% more material to pack the same amount of products.It assumed that by 2025, paper composite packaging will produce a total of 25000 tons of waste.



Why the restaurants need to be careful to choose a proper paper takeaway box?


It is crucial to understand that the quality of paper takeaway box would effect the satisfaction of your food.

Imagine that your takeaways ordered from restaurants arrive with grease leakage or the box is out of shape after taking a long time and far distance. How do you feel? You may eat it if you are hungry, but i am sure you are unhappy about it.


Let us focus on how you choose a proper paper takeaway box?

1.The quality of good paper , some manufacturers would choose the paper as thin as they can for saving cost, but we have a common standard of the thickness or SGM of paper in paper food packaging , so choosing a reliable supplier is most important thing.

2.Sample test, please get some samples to test as much as you can, not just listen to what your supplier say.

3.the equipment the suppliers have, the better machines get better finish-products. Especially the printing services for your logo, that help you build your brand, the good printing gives your clients performance.

Based on the above items, it is clear that choosing a good supplier is most important thing.

Advantages of glass bottle packaging for cosmetics

1. Protecting active ingredients: Glass has an opaque material that has a good blocking effect on light. This enables the glass bottle to effectively protect the active ingredients in essence from the influence of light and air, which helps to extend the stability and shelf life of the product.

 

2. Recyclability: Glass is a recyclable material that conforms to the trends of sustainability and environmental protection. Most places have glass recycling facilities, so using glass bottles can help reduce environmental burdens.

 

3. High quality texture: Cosmetic glass bottles have a noble and elegant appearance, giving products a high quality texture. The texture and transparency of this material allow consumers to visually see the product, increasing its attractiveness when making a purchase.

 

4. Chemical resistance: Glass has a high resistance to chemicals and is not easily affected by cosmetic ingredients, ensuring the purity and stability of the product.

 

5. Precise pump design: glass essence bottles are usually equipped with high-quality pumps or droppers, which can ensure that an appropriate amount of products can be accurately distributed each time they are used to avoid waste.

 

6. Customizable design: Brands can design unique skincare glass bottles based on product positioning and target market needs, highlighting the brand's uniqueness and high-end feel.

How are cosmetic glass bottles made?

The most basic process for making cosmetic packaging is glass packaging manufacturing. The raw materials for making glass are generally quartz sand, sodium carbonate, and limestone. Mix these raw materials in a certain proportion, melt them in a high-temperature furnace, and then use a fiberglass machine to adsorb the melted glass onto the fibers. After rapid cooling, form glass tubes or discs.

1. Forming

The glass tubes are cut, heated, and blown into different shapes of glass bottles, such as circular, square, trapezoidal, etc.

2. Cutting

Cut the glass tube or disc into the desired length and use a cutting tool for cutting.

3. Heating

Put the cut glass tube or disc into a special heating furnace and heat it to a certain temperature to soften the glass. This can make the bottle easier to shape during blowing, while also reducing the probability of producing bubbles and burning points.

4. Blow molding

After heating, a certain amount of gas is blown into the interior of a glass tube or disc through a glass blowing tube, causing it to expand into the shape of the bottle body. When blowing, different shapes of glass bottles require different blowing tools. Then use a machine to modify the shape of the bottle to increase its aesthetics.

 

How much do you know about common processes for glass bottles?

Spray painting: The process of uniformly spraying water-based paint onto the surface of a cosmetic glass bottle

using a spray gun. In addition to color, there are usually differences such as translucent, solid, glossy, matte,

gradient, and the addition of pearl powder.

 

Silk screen printing: Printing is carried out using the basic principle that the graphic and textual parts of the

screen printing plate can pass through ink, while the non graphic and textual parts cannot pass through ink

through the mesh holes. Print text, capacity, brand name, product introduction, etc. on glass bottles.

 

Hot stamping: By heating, gold or silver aluminum foil is attached to the surface of the packaging, giving it a

textured and strong metallic feel. Create a luxurious feel for the product.

 

Frosting: Chemical materials such as sandblasting solution (powder) are soaked, sprayed, etc. to attach the

material to the surface of a glass bottle, forming a frosted effect on the surface through chemical means.

 

Electroplating: Using chemical reactions in an electrolytic cell to form a uniform and dense metal coating

on the surface of a glass bottle. After electroplating, the surface of the glass bottle will present a metallic

luster and texture, making the bottle look high-end and exquisite.

 

Aluminum oxide pump: Made of metal material, select suitable aluminum oxide raw materials and appropriate

additives to mix evenly, and press them into shape through a mold with external pressure. Aluminum oxide

pump head has strong wear resistance, good corrosion resistance, and high temperature stability.

 

3D printing: It is mainly a technology that uses digital model files as a basis to construct objects through layer

by layer printing. 3D printed text or printing has a textured texture.

 

Water transfer printing: It is an irregular printing technology that is placed in water, with rich layers of printed

patterns, bright colors, and endless variations.

 

Labeling: refers to the process of attaching labels or identification materials to containers. Low cost and good

environmental performance.

 

Bright surface: The surface of the glass bottle is coated with glossy oil, and the packaging material looks very

shiny.

 

Matte surface: The surface of the skincare glass bottle is coated with matte oil to create a matte effect.

 

Semi-transparent: The cosmetic packaging material has a transparent feel.

 

Opaque color: The packaging material has no transparency.

 

Gradient color: The surface of a glass bottle is sprayed with different colors and gradually transitions naturally,

forming a smooth change in color.

How to choose a good cosmetic packaging manufacturer?

With the increasing prosperity of the cosmetics market, more and more cosmetic packaging factories are emerging like mushrooms after rain. However, facing numerous factories, many cosmetics brands and agents often feel confused when searching for suitable packaging factories.

Firstly, clarifying one's own needs is crucial. Before looking for a cosmetics manufacturer, you need to clarify your product positioning, target market, and expected price. This will help you screen out manufacturers that meet your needs, avoiding wasting time and effort.

Secondly, understand the production capacity of the manufacturer. Production capacity is an important indicator of a factory's strength. You can learn about the factory's production line scale, advanced equipment level, production capacity, and other information to ensure that the factory can complete orders on time.

Thirdly, examine the research and development capabilities of manufacturers. An excellent cosmetics packaging factory should have strong research and development capabilities, and be able to develop competitive products based on market demand. You can check the manufacturer's R&D team, R&D investment, and patent situation to determine their R&D strength.

Fourthly, pay attention to the quality management system of the manufacturer. Quality is the lifeline of cosmetic packaging companies. A qualified cosmetics manufacturer should have a sound quality management system to ensure product quality. You can learn about the manufacturer's quality certification, inspection equipment, and quality control process to evaluate their quality management level.

Fifth, inspect the manufacturer's after-sales service. Good after-sales service can provide strong support for your product sales. You can learn about the manufacturer's after-sales service team, service content, and response speed to ensure timely support during the product sales process.

Sixth, understand the reputation and word-of-mouth of the manufacturer. A cosmetics packaging manufacturer with good reputation and reputation can often provide you with higher quality services and products. You can check the manufacturer's customer reviews, industry reputation, and media reports to understand their reputation in the industry.

Seventh, conduct on-site inspections. Field visits are the most direct and effective way to understand cosmetic packaking manufacturers. You can visit the manufacturer's production base and office environment, have face-to-face communication with the manufacturer's responsible person, in order to have a more comprehensive understanding of the manufacturer's situation.

Finally, sign a formal contract. After determining the cooperating manufacturer, it is necessary to sign a formal contract to clarify the rights and obligations of both parties and ensure the legitimate rights and interests during the cooperation process.

Introduction to Common Materials of perfume Bottles

1、 Glass perfume bottle

Glass is one of the most common perfume bottle materials. It is loved for its high transparency, beautiful lines and good plasticity. The production cost of glass bottles is higher, but at the same time, they are more elegant. Its good sealing performance can well protect the fragrance of perfume from loss. However, glass materials are relatively brittle and can easily break or be damaged if accidentally touched.

2、 Plastic perfume bottle

The advantage of plastic bottle is that it is light and resistant to falling, which is more convenient to carry than glass perfume bottle. Plastic perfume bottles are more diversified in color and shape, and have better plasticity. However, plastic may cause damage to some perfume ingredients, and plastic materials are more likely to be oxidized, and the storage time is relatively short.

3、 Metal perfume bottle

Metal bottles pursue a luxurious, noble, and stable style, which is more exquisite and has a better texture compared to other materials. The treatment of metal perfume bottle material has more treatment for the surface, so as to maintain the high-end appearance level and make the metal material not easy to oxidize and rust. But its advantages also have certain disadvantages, such as being relatively heavy, difficult to carry, and high cost.

4、 Other perfume bottle materials

In addition to the above-mentioned common perfume bottle materials, there are also some special materials, such as ceramics and crystals. The ceramic perfume bottle reveals a simple, cultural and thick flavor, and is often used for elegant wedding perfume. The crystal material is full of beauty like jewel inlay, and is often used for high-end customized perfume.

To sum up, the materials of perfume bottles have their own advantages and disadvantages, and different materials should be selected for different functions and applications.