Automation.com e-News - November 9, 2005

Steeplechase VLC 7.0 Control Software

With more power, flexibility and control capabilities than ever, Steeplechase VLC 7.0 control software is now available from Phoenix Contact. With major enhanced usability features, Version 7.0 lets users create their control projects easier than ever through improvements like the Connection tree and Connection Editor-an entirely new method for defining devices-that simplifies device and I/O definition and maintenance. This new technique is completely backwards compatible with projects developed using older versions of the Steeplechase VLC Control Designer.

Steeplechase VLC 7.0 is now available on ILC 350 and S-MAX series of embedded controllers from Phoenix Contact. Users now have complete scalability with one control environment-from simple ILC 350 VLC blind nodes, to blind and integrated panel S-MAX VLC controllers that support both Citect HMI and Iconics MachineWorX, to full PC-based control using the latest industrial PCs. With Target Manager, another breakthrough feature added to Version 7.0, users can implement one version of a control project and target it to different systems.

Find out more at: www.phoenixcon.com/software



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From One Techie to Another: ISA Sees Growth, Nothing like Asia Featured Article: Energy Management Impacting Automation and Business Operations What's New with Automation.com Unitronics as Featured Supplier Product & Company News Featured Catalog Network Media Catalog Featured Products: Sensor/Actuator Junction Boxes Ampla Manufacturing Execution System Switches & Ethernet Products Thin Clients & Thin Manager Software New Job Opportunities Featured Book: A Guide to the Automation Body of Knowledge New Auctions & Classifieds Dilbert Pick of the Week	Steeplechase VLC 7.0 Control Software With more power, flexibility and control capabilities than ever, Steeplechase VLC 7.0 control software is now available from Phoenix Contact. With major enhanced usability features, Version 7.0 lets users create their control projects easier than ever through improvements like the Connection tree and Connection Editor-an entirely new method for defining devices-that simplifies device and I/O definition and maintenance. This new technique is completely backwards compatible with projects developed using older versions of the Steeplechase VLC Control Designer. Steeplechase VLC 7.0 is now available on ILC 350 and S-MAX series of embedded controllers from Phoenix Contact. Users now have complete scalability with one control environment-from simple ILC 350 VLC blind nodes, to blind and integrated panel S-MAX VLC controllers that support both Citect HMI and Iconics MachineWorX, to full PC-based control using the latest industrial PCs. With Target Manager, another breakthrough feature added to Version 7.0, users can implement one version of a control project and target it to different systems. Find out more at: www.phoenixcon.com/software
From One Techie to Another
ISA Sees Growth, Nothing like Asia I thought you might be interested to learn that attendance to ISA EXPO 2005 was up 15% from last year. There were a total of 10,600 registrants from 72 countries. The show floor held 456 exhibitors in a 87,500 nsf area. Here's the breakdown of attendees by industry type: 35% manufacturing automation 34% engineering services and systems integration 31% process automation This increase in attendance is a very positive indicator for ISA and the automation industry in general. I have an interesting comparison to share with you. At ISA EXPO, I had a long conversation with a representative from Industrial Automation, a publication based in Mumbai, India. In September of 2006, an International Expo and Conference will take place in Mumbai called Automation™ 2006. Show organizers are already expecting over 500 exhibitors and 50,000 attendees. And these numbers are up 100% from the previous Automation™ 2004. The global market has shifted and the industrial automation market is growing very rapidly in Asia. Just 10-15 years ago, automation was booming over here. Today, it's booming over there. As India and China continue to develop economically, we will continue to see a much higher demand for automation in those regions. This gives a whole new meaning to "As the World Turns", don't you think? Enjoy the rest of this eNews! Rick Zabel
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Energy Management Impacting Automation and Business Operations Manufacturing business leaders report energy management as one of the top threats to business growth; this fact augers the value of Cadence Network which provides a competitive advantage to multiple site organizations. Cadence Network CEO, Jeffrey Hart, recently announced that the firm has brought over 200,000 sites into its watch. Read complete article by Thomas R. Cutler. More articles and white papers More application stories	This industry-specific web site allows you to search NEW automation, control and instrumentation products by product category, supplier, release date and keyword. Each product description allows you to contact suppliers directly for more information or a quote. Search New Products Online, Anytime.
What's New with Automation.com
Unitronics as Featured Supplier Automation.com would like to welcome Unitronics as a featured supplier. Unitronics designs, manufactures and markets quality PLCs for the global market. Easy to use, efficient, and affordable, Unitronics’ products have been automating processes and stand-alone applications since 1989. Unitronics’ OPLC™ controller series integrate PLCs and built-in operating panels into a single compact device. This unique PLC + HMI concept saves wiring, I/O points, and programming time. OPLC™s provide rich functionality: seamless Ethernet, MODBUS, CANbus, SMS and other communication capabilities, PID control and more—features that boost your control power. Vision OPLC™ controllers offer a programmable Graphic Display and keyboard, combined with a full-function PLC. The palm-sized, competitively priced M90/M91 OPLC series offers a programmable textual display. Both series are equipped with an expandable on-board I/O configuration. For more information, please visit Unitronics' Company Profile on Automation.com. Browse Other Featured Suppliers
Product Announcements & Company News
Hear all about it...industry news is published on our site daily. Here are the latest news headlines for your review...use the following links to read the full article. Check out our Daily News Headlines page frequently to stay up-to-date on the industry events. Product Announcements: Siemens and Integreat Unveil Software Tool Designed for Food Safety and HACCP Compliance 11/8/05 Beckhoff Automation' New EIB and LON I/O Devices Communicate Over Ethernet 11/8/05 NI LabVIEW Simulation Module Adds New Optimization and Analysis Functionality 11/8/05 National Instruments Expands Line of PCI Express Frame Grabbers 11/8/05 Leading NI LabVIEW Users Define Tools to Create Source Code Instrument Drivers 11/8/05 Newtrax Technologies Introduces Robust and Low Power Mesh/FHSS Wireless Sensor 11/8/05 Emerson Introduces New Triaxial Accelerometer that Slashes Data Collection Time for Portable Vibration Analysis By 30-75% 11/8/05 EXELE Releases Version 5.5 of TopView for OPC Process Alarm and Notification Software 11/7/05 GE Fanuc Automation Announces Support of Microsoft SQL Server 2005 and BizTalk Server 2006 11/7/05 Wonderware Supports Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Data Management and Analysis Software 11/7/05 ASI Introduces EZ-Rail, Online Design Software for DIN Rail Assemblies 11/7/05 Watlow Adds EtherNet/IPTM Capability to SERIES PD Temperature & Process Controller 11/7/05 Watlow INFOSENSE-PTM Plug and Play Sensors Reduce Process Variation and Decrease Installation Costs 11/7/05 Wieland Expands Its Pluggable Relay System 11/7/05 Wieland Announces New Industrial Ethernet/Control Signal Connectors 11/7/05 Wieland Introduces Type THSI Pluggable Lever 11/7/05 Banner Introduces WORLD-BEAM QS18 High-performance Visible Class 1 Laser Sensors 11/4/05 TURCK Publishes New Network Media Catalog For Its Extensive Range of Media Products 11/4/05 MTS Receives 3-A Sanitary Standards and 3-A Accepted Practices Verification 11/4/05 JAI PULNiX Introduces New 3CCD Line Scan Camera 11/4/05 Aerotech Introduces High Speed Air-Bearing Spindles With No Need For Cooling 11/4/05 GE Fanuc Automation Announces Proficy™ Batch Version 5.0 11/3/05 MTS Expands Line of Liquid Level Sensors 11/3/05 Machine Automation Inc. Introduces On-line Auditing of Alarm Systems 11/3/05 speak4CAD™ Voice Recognition Software Doubles the Pace of Computer-Aided Design 'CAD' 11/3/05 Dresser Announces Ashcroft® DXLdp Low Differential Pressure Transmitter 11/3/05 Dresser Announces Ashcroft® B-Series Rugged, Field-Proven Pressure and Temperature Switches 11/3/05 Emerson Announces Predictive On-line Diagnostics that Eliminate Need for Scheduled Calibration of Daniel® SeniorSonic™ Flow Meter 11/2/05 OMRON Develops Bacteria Reducing Inductive Sensor for Food and Pharmaceutical Industry Applications 11/2/05 Korenix Introduces New Face JetNet 4500 Industrial Managed Switch 11/2/05 Parker Announces Faster Delivery for MaxPlusPlus Motor Family 11/2/05 Invensys Presents Approach for Measuring Economic Benefit of Process Analytical Technologies (PAT) 11/2/05 Intermec Adopts Cisco Systems as Next-Generation Wireless Platform 11/2/05 Company & Organization News: Technology Innovators Honored at ISA's Annual Gala 11/8/05 FKI Logistex Promotes Three Senior Managers 11/7/05 Saftronics Acquired by Emerson's Control Techniques Division 11/4/05 Fieldbus Foundation Technology Growth In China Brings 2006 General Assembly To Shanghai 11/4/05 PAS Scientist Wins AIChE Computing Practice Award for Work in Advanced Process Control 11/3/05 AutomationDirect Sponsors Local FIRST Robotics Team 11/3/05 Gemba Solutions Appoints Control Dynamics, Inc. as an Approved Implementation Partner for its OEE Lean Manufacturing Software 11/3/05 Schneider Electric Becomes Joint Worldwide Leader in Solid State Relays by Acquiring Crydom-brand Assets 11/2/05 Nyquist BV to Become Part of Bosch Rexroth 11/2/05 Adept Technology, Inc. Reports Strong Top Line Revenue Growth in First Quarter Fiscal 2006 11/2/05 Metso Joins Honeywell PKS Advantage Program 11/2/05 Application News: Honeywell Wins $11M Contract at Maritza Power 11/8/05 Two Winners of the 'DARPA Challenge' Relied on austriamicrosystems Technology 11/8/05 Luoyang Xiangjiang Wanji Aluminum Ltd. Selects Invensys for Process Automation at New Alumina Plant in China 11/7/05 Emerson’s Comprehensive Automation, Analytical and Optimization Solutions for Water/Wastewater Help Municipalities Safeguard Public Trust 11/4/05 Emerson’s Ovation® Expert Control System Plays Key Role in Modernization of District of Columbia Water & Sewer Authority Blue Plains Plant 11/4/05
Featured Catalog
TURCK's New Network Media Catalog TURCK Inc. has published a new catalog for its extensive range of media products. The catalog contains TURCK’s complete line of network cables, conduit adapters, junctions, tees, terminators and receptacles that support the following protocols. Click here for more information or to request a catalog
Featured Products
WAGO IP 67 Sensor/Actuator Junction Boxes – Safely distribute control cabinet functions. Starting at $44.16 (for 4 ports). More Information on Sensor/Actuator Junction Boxes Request Product Catalog or WAGO Assistance
Citect’s Ampla Manufacturing Execution System allows you to find downtime, improve workflow and maximize OEE. More Information on Ampla Manufacturing Execution System Request Free CitectSCADA Trial or Citect Assistance
Phoenix Contact’s Switches and Other Ethernet Products speed network build-up and reduce downtime. More Information on Switches & Ethernet Products
Save money now - Thin Clients and ThinManager industrial management software from ACP. More Information on Thin Clients & Thin Manager Software
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New Jobs
Here's a list of new jobs posted on Automation.com: Lead Project Engineer OR Manager: Lake Forest, IL - Colborne Corporation 11/08/2005 Project Engineer: Lake Forest, IL - SEC Design Technologies, Inc. 11/08/2005 I&E Technician: Imperial, CA - Imperial Valley Resource Recovery Co., LLC 11/07/2005 Control Engineer: Phoenix, AZ - Oldcastle APG West, Inc. 11/07/2005 Senior Level Applications Engineer: Houston, TX - MTL Inc 11/07/2005 Senior Level Applications Engineer: Hampton, NH - MTL Inc 11/07/2005 Business Development Manager: League City, TX - MTL Open System Technologies LP 11/07/2005 Automation Engineer: St. Louis, MO - EPIC Systems Inc 11/06/2005 Controls Engineer: Nashville, TN - PREMIER System Integrators 11/04/2005 Technical Manager, Software and Electrical Dept.: Upstate, NY - Valletta Ritson & Co., Executive Search 11/02/2005 Control Systems Engineer: Plymouth, MN - automationtechies 11/02/2005 Industrial Product Sales: Twin Cities, MN - automationtechies 11/07/2005 Electrical Controls Engineer: Texarkana, AR - automationtechies 11/07/2005 Consultative Sales Professional: Detroit, MI - automationtechies 11/03/2005 CNC Technician: Southern, MN - automationtechies 11/08/2005 Electrical/Automation Engineer: Berea, KY - automationtechies 11/07/2005 Controls Engineer: East of Kansas City, MO - automationtechies 11/01/2005 Facilities Controls Engineer: Tyler, TX - automationtechies 11/01/2005 To view other recent job postings, please use our Job Search Function.
Featured Book
A Guide to the Automation Body of Knowledge This new book provides you with comprehensive information about all major topics in the broad field of automation. Edited by Vernon Trevathan with contributions from over thirty leading experts from all aspects of automation, this book defines the most important automation concepts and processes, while also describing the technical skills professionals require to implement them in today’s industrial environment. Whether you are an engineer, manager, control systems integrator, student, or educator, you will turn to this book again and again as the ultimate source on what is encompassed by automation. Click here for more information or to order this new book: http://www.automation.com/store/pdetails15715.php.
New Auctions & Classifieds
eBay hosts over 6500 auctions for industrial automation, control and instrumentation products. From PLCs to sensors, from motor controls to robotics...Use the links below to browse the latest new, used and surplus automation products by category: Control Systems & PLCs Drives & Motion Control Fieldbus, DeviceNet, Ethernet Instrumentation Operator Interface Panels Power Supply, Circuit Breakers Relays, Timers, Counters Robotics Sensors Switches Temperature Controllers Valves & Flow Controls Wiring, Connections & Cables Other
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