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January 21, 2003 - Volume V, Issue 3 (Published almost every week) |
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From One Techie to Another
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The Best Sample Interval for Process Control
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Tools, Demos & Literature
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Open Architecture PLC Selection Guide
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Product Showcase
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AutomationDirect DataWorx Software Browse all Products by Category
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On a Humorous Note...
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And the answers are... It took 103 responses to get the first sixteen correct responses. Congratulations to those who responded correctly and quickly....you have already received an e-mail from me indicating your prize. For those who answered incorrectly or weren't sure, here are the correct answers from last week's Industrial Automation Pop-Quiz:
1. Where was the PLC first developed, and by who?: Correct answer is... b. In the USA by Dick Morley
2. Which of these industrial networks is the best?: Correct answer is... d. It all depends on your needs.
3. How many networks are now included in the IEC Fieldbus standard?: Correct answer is... b. 8
4. Prices of these automation products/systems are declining fast: Correct answer is... d. All of the above
5. The most measured variable in industrial measurement & control is:: Correct answer is... a. Temperature
For more industry insight and predictions, check out Jim Pinto's new book, Automation Unplugged.
We just launched a new Training Section under the Resources & Tools area of our web site. Automationtechies.com has teamed up with AIT (Automation Integration Technology) in West Berlin, NJ to offer various training courses on industrial automation, process control and instrumentation. AIT conducts classes in their facility in New Jersey and wherever else there is a demand. AIT will even do on-site training at your facility if your company has a number of individuals that want/need training. Here's a list of some scheduled courses in West Berlin, NJ for the next few months:
The cost for these AIT courses range from $975.00 to $1250 per person. If you would like more information on any of these courses, please click on the corresponding link above or visit our new Training Page. If you would like to contact AIT about scheduling a course in your area or at your facility, please use the following form: Contact AIT.
Over time, we plan to expand this Training Section to include other paid and complimentary industry-related training courses, seminars and web seminars. Check back often!
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The Best Sample Interval for Process Control If you don't collect the data fast enough then you will be "hiding" data from the controller or analysis software. Imagine if you attempted to drive your car by looking at the road once every 5 seconds. It is better to err on the side of being too fast. This applies both for what your industrial digital controller should sample at and how fast to collect data for analysis, modeling and PID tuning. Read full article by John Gerry of Expertune.
Other articles and white papers on various automation topics Other application stories using various automation products
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Automation & Process Control News |
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News Headlines - Automation, Process Control & Instrumentation News
Hear all about it! We publish industry news on our site as soon as we hear about it. Check out our Daily News Headlines page frequently to stay up-to-date on the industry events. Here are news headlines since our last e-news. Use the following links to read the complete news release:
These are just a few of the news items published on our website. Our Automation News section provides you up-to-date news of what is happening with product and services suppliers in the industry. Users can search for releases by company or by date. View Daily News Headlines Here. Send your automation news releases to press@automationtechies.com. Please provide press releases in electronic format (pictures can be provided in .JPG or .GIF format).
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Open Architecture PLC Selection Guide SoftPLC Corporation, as a specialist in PLC controls, offers this PLC selection guide. Whether a simple machine controller or a sophisticated, integrated factory automation system is required, SoftPLC's open architecture systems can meet your control application needs.
Other available application tools. Other available demo software. Other available product catalogs.
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AutomationDirect DataWorx Software AutomationDirect has teamed up with INTEWORX.NET to offer its customers DataWorx data collection software for AutomationDirect PLCs and WinPLCs. Before DataWorx, it was necessary to purchase an OPC/ DDE server, write code or buy a Human Machine Interface (HMI) package to program, in order to collect data from our PLCs/ WinPLCs. Now, DataWorx PLC makes it simple and cost effective to easily collect valuable data to enable you to make better business decisions. More Information on DataWorx Software
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New Jobs Posted on Automationtechies.com Here's a list of new job opportunities posted on Automationtechies.com since our last newsletter:
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eBay hosts over 4000 auctions for industrial automation and control products. From PLCs to sensors and from motor controls to robotics...Now you can browse new, used and surplus automation and control products right from Automationtechies.com. We added a new page in the "Classifieds" section of our web site called eBay Listings.
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IndustryDeck is an electronic card deck offered by Next Communications introducing some of the latest new products for your automation and process control applications.
As a valued Automationtechies.com member, we would like to extend the opportunity to receive leading industry publications. Browse from the list of titles and be sure to check back often for new titles.
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On a Humorous Note... |
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'Here's to the person who reclines in my face every time I fly...'
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