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November 2009 Automation & Control News

Read about the latest news, products, mergers, and acquisitions in the automation, process control, and instrumentation industries for November 2009.

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		National Instruments connects to DENSO robotics arms - 11/30/09 NI measurement and vision technology has been integrated with DENSO robotic arms.

		National Instruments supports Windows 7 - 11/30/09 LabVIEW software and PCI Express hardware are compatible with Windows 7.

		Binder-USA releases solar power connector - 11/30/09 PCB power connector is ideal for board-to-board connection in the solar panel industry.

		Banner publishes SureCross wireless sensor brochure - 11/30/09 Brochure includes information for wireless solutions that suit a broad range of application requirements.

		Motor Control Maximizes HVAC System Efficiency - 11/30/09 By Rockwell Automation White paper reveals how to cost-effectively and efficiently convert HVAC systems without costly, complex changes to the existing system.

		GE Fanuc maintains Metro in Madrid - 11/30/09 Accenture and GE Fanuc introduced a program to transform maintenance operations at Metro de Madrid.

		Macro Sensors releases HSD/HSDR 750 Series position sensors - 11/30/09 Hermetically sealed bi-polar LVDT position sensors are impervious to dirt, water, steam and other corrosive elements.

		Hannover Messe covers Digital Factory - 11/30/09 Digital Factory in Hall 17 will focus on the topic of visualization. In so doing it will reflect current developments in industrial IT and create an effective platform for networking and knowledge transfer.

		Hannover Fair goes to China - 11/29/09 The FA/PA trade fair, previously run by the China Association for Mechatronics Technology & Applications, will be run by Deutsche Messe, organizers of Hannover Fair.

		ABB reorganizes automation divisions - 11/29/09 Business units in the Automation Products and Robotics divisions will be regrouped into two new divisions – Discrete Automation and Motion, and Low Voltage Products.

		Baumer introduces SX Cameras with Kodak CCD sensor - 11/29/09 SX Cameras have Kodak’s progressive scan, interline CCD image sensors with Quad-Tap technology.

		HMS adds SERCOS III support - 11/29/09 The Anybus-CC module contains a complete SERCOS III slave interface according to the FSP IO profile. The module is about the size of a compact flash card

		Siemens donates Simatic equipment to seven U.S. schools - 11/24/09 The selected schools were able to choose from two technology packages, one based on the Simatic S7-200 platform and the other based on the Simatic S7-300 platform.

		Hardy Instruments adds ControlNet to 4050 weight controller - 11/24/09 With ControlNet, information can be transmitted to up to 98 additional nodes at distances of 250 to 5,000 meters.

		FOSS enhances Vision software for near-infrared analyzers - 11/24/09 Improvements in Service Pack 3 for Vision 3.50 includes archiving Routine Analysis Output Projects, Instrument Stabilization test, and XDS Setup/Diagnostics menu.

		congatec announces APIX starter kit for control units - 11/24/09 Kit consists of a PCI Express add-on card, the appropriate operating system drivers, and a remote display unit with integrated touch-screen.

		Online Development introduces cATM-BLY90 appliance transaction module - 11/24/09 Appliance makes it easier to migrate legacy ABB Bailey Infi 90 or Network 90 DCS to ControlLogix PACs from Rockwell Automation.

		Acromag introduces I/O Server industrial PC - 11/23/09 I/O Server fanless computer for mobile or embedded I/O applications features a built-in carrier card that holds up to four mezzanine I/O modules. Price: from $2195.

		Measurement Computing announces USB-501-PRO temperature logger - 11/23/09 Data logger has a rugged, stainless steel body with an IP67 rating for harsh environments. Price: $150.

		Aerotech announces APT Series pan and tilt systems for video cameras - 11/23/09 APT provides continuous 360° pan with a maximum speed of 180°/second, tilt range of ±95° and position accuracy of 120 arc seconds.

		Intelligent Motion Systems adds NEMA sizes 14 & 23 to MDrive actuators - 11/23/09 MDrive is available in three motor sizes and two shaft styles, with options including programmable controller and motion control technology. Price: $189.00.

		Applied Robotics adds diagnostics to SmartChange tool changers - 11/23/09 Ethernet diagnostics provide a webpage to set maintenance counters, valve configuration, naming, IP address and view information such as lifetime cycle counts, maintenance counts, etc.

		B&R adds Wonderware software to HMIs - 11/23/09 B&R will be offering preinstalled InTouch Compact Edition software from Wonderware on its Windows CE based HMI devices.

		ABB to control gas compressors in Oman - 11/23/09 ABB will provide electrical equipment and variable speed drive systems for the Kauther Depletion Compressor Project for Petroleum Development Oman (PDO).

		Hirose Electric releases BM10 Series FPC-to-board connectors - 11/23/09 BM10 Series connectors are available with stacking heights of 0.6mm and 0.8mm, and a space-saving 2.98mm depth and 0.4mm contact pitch.

		Korenix releases JetView Pro network management software - 11/23/09 Software provides a platform for monitoring, configuring and maintaining IP-based communication networks, such used in surveillance and factory automation.

		Open Systems International to control Dairyland Power Cooperative - 11/22/09 OSI will upgrade and replace the energy management system and SCADA system at Dairyland Power, a generation and transmission cooperative based in La Crosse, Wisconsin.

		Panasonic uses National Instruments to test Toughbook laptop PCBs - 11/22/09 Panasonic uses NI PXI hardware with LabVIEW to create a streamlined automated test system that has decreased the cost of system development and maintenance.

		ASI releases CSW two-phase input power supplies - 11/22/09 CSW series operate using only 2 legs of a 3-phase circuit, thereby saving space, cabling and circuit protection costs.

		Maple releases HMI5043N portrait/landscape mode HMI - 11/22/09 With its portrait-landscape mode, the HMI5043N can be mounted either horizontally or vertically to accommodate any space requirement. Price: $350.00.

		ABB to control pipeline pumps in South Africa - 11/22/09 ABB will provide medium voltage drives, transformers and medium voltage flame proof motors for the Trunk Line Pumps project for Transnet Ltd. in South Africa.

		Clark Solutions announces DN Series vortex flow sensor - 11/22/09 DN Series Flow Sensors are accurate to 1% fs of measured value and are available for less than $100 in quantity.

		Baumer introduces PB Series pressure transmitter - 11/22/09 PB Series has accuracy up to 0.1% F.S. over a large compensated temperature range of -40°C to +85°C. The pressure range is between 100 mbar and 1600 bar.

		Softing updates BC-200-CAN electrical tester - 11/22/09 Enhancements to V3.0 include support for the SAE J1939 protocol.

		Southco introduces EA-P1 PIN/proximity card reader - 11/22/09 Easy to install, program and use, the self-contained EA-P1 unit simplifies the transition from mechanical to electronic access.

		TC Communications introduces TC3846 IP gateway - 11/19/09 TC3846 IP Gateway extends 600Ω analog connections and dry contacts across Layer 2/3 Ethernet networks.

		AVI-SPL appoints Mary Jo Nye business development manager - 11/19/09 Mary Jo Nye is business development manager of the Control Room Group, focusing on the utility and process control vertical markets.

		LXE adds Wavelink software to mobile industrial computers - 11/19/09 LXE adds Wavelink Terminal Emulation and Industrial Browser software across its Windows Mobile and Windows CE-based family of mobile computers.

		JTAG announces Live family of PCB debug tools - 11/19/09 JTAG Live is ideal for electronics engineers and technicians to use in checking PCBs for basic continuity and correct operation.

		Siemens enhances S7-mEC embedded controller - 11/19/09 S7-mEC modular Embedded Controller system has more expansion modules for additional hardware interfaces and an integrated HMI.

		ExperTune enhances PlantTriage - 11/19/09 With Version 9 of PlantTriage software, an engineer or technician can now tune over 50 control loops a day.

		WAGO announces online CAD portal - 11/19/09 As an online portal, WAGO/PARTcommunity provides direct downloads of 2D/3D CAD drawings, product information and PDF data sheets of terminal blocks, signal conditioners and the WAGO-I/O-SYSTEM.

		ABB notes 10th anniversary of HVDC Light - 11/19/09 The first commercial HVDC Light installation on the Swedish island of Gotland is now 10 years old.

		Advantech upgrades WebAccess HMI & SCADA software - 11/19/09 Enhancements in WebAccess version 7.0 include compatibility with Windows 7.0 and Vista, Dynamic Device Network Service (DDNS), and the SCADA node works as both an OPC Server and OPC client.

		KABELSCHLEPP announces ESD cable carriers - 11/18/09 ESD cable carriers are conductive, have a surface resistivity of 105 ohms, and surpass requirements contained in the ESD standard (DIN EN 61340).

		ControlEng adds Energy Cost Model to ServoSoft - 11/18/09 Energy Cost Model (ECM) calculates the system annual and lifetime energy cost of adding additional capacitance or switching to a regenerative drive.

		Microchip releases $4.73 PIC32 32-bit MCUs - 11/18/09 PIC32MX5/6/7 provide up to 128 Kbytes of RAM, 10/100 Mbps Ethernet, two CAN2.0b controllers, USB Host, Device and OTG, and 6 UART, 5 I2C and 4 SPI ports. OEM prices from $4.73.

		Flow Line Options sensors monitor Smart Fuels Biodiesel Refinery - 11/18/09 The refinery is expected to be operational by 2010 and will produce ASTM certified biodiesel fuel from recycled, used vegetable oil and fats.

		HMS introduces CANopen module for Siemens ET200S - 11/18/09 1SI CANopen extension module provides CANopen connectivity to the SIMATIC ET200S distributed I/O system, allowing integration of CANopen devices into the Siemens automation architecture.

		COPA-DATA opens office in Princeton, NJ - 11/18/09 Austrian HMI/SCADA company formed COPA-DATA USA and named Rainer Michelis as the Managing Director.

		Banner introduces FlexPower solar power supply for wireless sensing - 11/18/09 BWA-SOLAR-001 is ideal for applications where wired power is not available or that require more power than a single-cell DX81 battery supply can provide.

		Bachmann waterproofs M1 automation system - 11/18/09 A special preparation of the circuit boards enables the safe operation of the M1 automation system even when condensation is present.

		Honeywell announces greenhouse gas emissions software - 11/18/09 GHG emissions dashboard measures, acquires, calculates, records and analyzes emissions data and accurately notifies and reports from multiple emissions sources.

		Free Open-source EtherNet/IP communication stack - 11/18/09 Designed to connect a wide range of products using open communication standards, developers can download the new license and royalty-free adapter stack through SourceForge.net.

		L&J Engineering announces MCG 3630 tank monitor - 11/18/09 MCG 3630 can interface with multiple tanks to display level, temperature, BS&W and density via L&J Tankway, Modbus, GPE and wireless protocols.

		Apprion adds ISA100 and WirelessHART to IONizer - 11/18/09 IONizer industrial wireless networking appliance integrates wireless sensor network gateways based on either ISA100.11a or WirelessHART standards with 802.11 (WiFi) radios.

		Dickson publishes data logger selection guide - 11/18/09 Guide offers a wide selection of data loggers and chart recorders for monitoring temperature, humidity, pressure, or electronic signal events.

		Edmund publishes Optics Catalog - 11/18/09 Catalog has over 2000 new optical components as well as an eight page special insert containing biotech products.

		ARC says Vortex Flowmeter Market to fall - 11/18/09 ARC believes the market will succumb to the pressures of the economic collapse and negative market growth is expected in 2010 and 2011.

		Thermo Fisher to provide LIMS to Argentinean water company - 11/17/09 Aguas y Saneamientos Argentinos selected SampleManager LIMS (laboratory information management system) to improve quality control processes in its local and regional laboratories.

		NAMUR confirms WirelessHART for Process Applications - 11/17/09 NAMUR reports that WirelessHART technology meets the requirements for wireless sensor networks in process applications.

		Coriolis flowmeter market stayed steady in 2009 - 11/17/09 A large backlog for Coriolis meters helped sustain market performance for much of 2009.

		ProComSol enhances DevCom2000 HART software - 11/17/09 Enhancement adds a HART device “Cloning” feature which allows users to copy HART device configurations from one device to another.

		CAMWorks doubles productivity at CP Pistons - 11/17/09 CP Pistons doubled its productivity and improved consistency in products using CAMWorks CAM solution from Geometric Limited.

		Siemens helps Dell Children’s hospital become LEED certified - 11/17/09 APOGEE Building Automation System helped achieve many of the points needed to win the LEED Platinum Certification.

		MatrikonOPC achieves Achilles certification - 11/17/09 MatrikonOPC Server for Triconex has achieved Wurldtech Achilles certification.

		ABB introduces SolutionsBank for Robotics - 11/17/09 On-line technical support and user community solution provides a self-service option for accessing technical information, product support, and user interconnectivity for ABB robot technology. Price: $990 per year.

		Rockwell Automation introduces FactoryTalk VantagePoint software - 11/17/09 Business intelligence software allows users to report data through a variety of tools, including Microsoft Excel, Trend and SAP Business Objects Dashboard Builder.

		ABB offers control system server backup service - 11/17/09 The service provides a fully domain integrated server imaging solution that enables rapid restoration of critical control system servers and clients following a disaster or computer failure.

		Invensys to supply Mobile Workforce solution to Shell - 11/17/09 Shell will use Wonderware IntelaTrac mobile workforce and decision-support solution in the Ensure Safe Production (ESP) initiative at 29 of its global manufacturing facilities.

		Belden releases Hirschmann Eagle 20 Tofino security products - 11/17/09 Eagle 20 provides practical and effective industrial network security that is simple to implement and does not require plant shutdowns.

		Molex updates Brad NetAlytix v2 software - 11/17/09 Updates make it easier to access DeviceNet signal issues, as measured using eNetMeter DN.

		Molex PLC/PAC communication modules supported by Rockwell Automation's IAB - 11/17/09 Brad PLC/PAC communication modules for the ControlLogix and SLC 500 systems are now supported within Rockwell Automation’s Integrated Architecture Builder (IAB).

		Molex adds AOPs to PLCs for RSLogix software - 11/17/09 Brad PLC communication modules are now offered with Add-On Profiles (AOPs) for Rockwell Automation’s RSLogix 5000 software.

		Reliable Controls releases MACH-ProPoint input expansion module - 11/17/09 Input expansion module works with a MACH-ProCom or MACH-ProSys controller.

		OPC Foundation adopts Express Interface (OPC Xi) - 11/16/09 OPC Xi is a new interface based on Microsoft .NET Windows Communication Foundation (WCF) technology for secure reliable access to real-time, historical and alarm and event based information.

		OPC releases Analyzer Devices Integration (ADI) specification - 11/16/09 OPC ADI Specification serves as an information model for analyzer devices which enables true plug-and-play multivendor interoperability.

		Rexroth shrinks linear actuators - 11/16/09 CKK and CKR are now available in size 9-70 to simplify the handling of lighter loads in pick-and-place, assembly and other automated applications.

		Rockwell Automation announces FactoryTalk Historian Machine Edition - 11/16/09 Machine-level data historian is designed to help manufacturers mitigate the risk of machine downtime and reach continuous process improvement goals.

		Online Development announces eATM automation appliances - 11/16/09 eATM automation appliances enable the connection of plant floor data with enterprise and plant-wide computer systems via Java Messaging Service (JMS) connection technologies.

		Tridium announces VYKON JACE-602-XPR building controller - 11/16/09 JACE-602-XPR combines integrated control, supervision, data logging, alarming scheduling, network management functions, integrated I/O, and GPRS modem, Internet, and Web serving capabilities.

		Microsoft Windows Live ID obtains security certification - 11/16/09 BSI announced that Microsoft Windows Live ID has achieved certification to the international information security standard, ISO/IEC 27001:2005.

		Apriso FlexNet helps Shanghai General Motors improve efficiency - 11/16/09 Shanghai General Motors implemented FlexNet for Quality Containment to improve tracking of materials across production, reduce the cost of quality and increase manufacturing efficiency.

		Applied Robotics introduces SmartChange tool changers - 11/16/09 The SmartChange family consists of the SC125, SC160, SC200 and SC250 models, with faceplate mounting configurations of 125mm, 160mm, 200mm, and 250mm, respectively.

		ASHRAE publishes "Energy Efficiency Guide for Existing Buildings" - 11/16/09 Book provides the rationale for making economic decisions related to improving and sustaining energy efficiency in existing buildings. Price: $69.

		MTS Sensors releases R-Series linear-position sensor with POWERLINK - 11/16/09 The R-Series Ethernet POWERLINK sensor offers high performance with the reduced cabling and lower overall system cost provided by Industrial Ethernet.

		Wireless technology monitors temperatures at AOC resins - 11/16/09 Eight Rosemount wireless temperature transmitters continuously check batch temperatures, sending that real-time data to a Smart Wireless Gateway integrated with the plant’s DeltaV digital automation system.

		PXI Systems Alliance releases new PXI MultiComputing specification - 11/16/09 PXImc Specification supports a high performance, communication architecture for multi-controller PXI and automated test systems.

		25 Years of PC-Based Control - 11/15/09 At the 1984 ISA Show, 25 years ago, Intellution introduced The Fix, the first configurable PC-based HMI/SCADA software program. Process control and automation changed forever.

		Cognex enhances VisionPro software - 11/15/09 VisionPro 6.0 software can now handle very large camera images and nontraditional sources such as 3D, thermal and X-ray imagers.

		Jervis Webb to supply sand conveyors to U.S. Silica - 11/15/09 Webb will supply 800 feet of 24-, 30- and 36-inch conveyors, which will move sand through the purifying process at the U.S. Silica plant in Rockwood, Mich.

		OEM Dynamics enhances harmonic linear belt drive actuators - 11/15/09 Enhancements include elimination of gearhead and brake.

		ABB to develop large-scale smart grid for Stockholm - 11/15/09 The R&D project will test the concept of a flexible, low-emission power network in the Stockholm Royal Seaport area as part of a larger initiative to cut emissions in the Swedish capital by two-thirds by 2020.

		Hoffman introduces SYSPEND 281-MAX HMI suspension - 11/15/09 Suspension System supports and/or repositions Human-Machine Interface (HMI) enclosures and devices up to a maximum load capacity of 281 lb.

		GE Fanuc expands VersaMax Micro Plus Controller firmware - 11/15/09 Enhancements expand communications connectivity, add high precision temperature sensing, and increase the amount of devices that can be controlled with a low end controller.

		B&R adds Atom processor to industrial PCs - 11/15/09 Automation PC 620 and Panel PC 700 are now available with Intel Atom processors.

		Martel introduces leak-tight connection fittings - 11/15/09 Tool-less, finger-tight instrumentation connection fittings provide a calibration-good seal from vacuum to 5,000 PSI (350 Bar).

		National Instruments introduces LabVIEW Education Edition - 11/15/09 The edition is designed to help educators implement project-based, hands-on learning for science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) subjects.

		National Instruments expands PXI for semiconductor test Enhancements include four digital I/O instruments, two digital switches, two enhanced RF instruments, a high-precision source measure unit and specialized digital vector file importing software.

		ABB to supply SVCs to Hydro-Québec, - 11/12/09 Installation of two SVCs on the 735 kilovolt network at the Chénier substation, west of Montreal, will be the world’s largest by capacity.

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