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October 18, 2006 |
ProSoft Technology’s FA Control Network Interface Module for ControlLogix
The FL-net Ethernet protocol was designed for real-time data transfer and high configurability, making it ideal for machining lines in automobile manufacturing applications which require fast, complex, custom processes. With the MVI56-FLN module, users can incorporate the functionality of the FL-net protocol into existing ControlLogix and EtherNet/IP networks, thus maintaining the versatility and power of the Allen-Bradley brand while vastly expanding the pool of products from which to bid and choose in future projects and retrofits.
From One Techie to Another:
Standards Advancing Automation
Featured Article:
OPC – the standard that makes other standards interoperable
Featured Automation Standard
OPC Foundation Membership for End-User Companies
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From One Techie to Another |
ELPRO 240U-E Industrial Wireless Ethernet
The ELPRO 240U-E Industrial Wireless Ethernet unit provides reliable, high-speed Ethernet connectivity. The 240U-E is ideal for process management, data collection / acquisition and intelligent remote management and monitoring. Each module can be configured as an Access Point, Client / Station, Bridge, Router, Serial Server or Repeater. For more information visit the ELPRO Website.
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Standards Advancing Automation ISA EXPO 2006 successfully kicked off in Houston, Texas yesterday despite the monsoon-like rains that stranded and delayed many travelers on Monday. One of the most frequented booths at the show was the Standards Theater, sponsored by The Automation Federation. The Standards Theater allows attendees to learn more about the cooperation of the world's leading experts and associations to develop industry standards and guidelines for use in manufacturing automation. The standards reviewed in the theater over the course of ISA EXPO 2006 include:
Standards are important for all end-users of automation products because they ensure interoperability and minimize dependence on any one supplier. For these reasons, it’s imperative that end-users are involved in the development process of any standards relating to automation and process control. In the September 20 issue of our e-Newsletter, we discussed the OPC standard and the emergence of OPC Unified Architecture. In today's issue, Jim Pinto takes another look at OPC (and OPC-UA) and stresses the importance of end-user involvement in the ongoing development of this crucial “interoperability” standard. Automation.com is working with the OPC Foundation to increase end-user awareness and recruit end-user membership to this growing OPC standards committee. If you are an end-user, please take a minute to review our OPC Foundation Membership page and seriously consider becoming a member. If the benefits of membership are not compelling enough, please don’t hesitate to contact me to share your thoughts on what else the OPC Foundation can offer to make membership more advantageous to you, the end-user. Your feedback will be shared with the executives of the OPC Foundation so they can make any necessary changes to membership benefits. Your involvement is that important! Enjoy the rest of this eNews! Rick Zabel |
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OPC – the standard that makes other standards interoperable
Standards are intrinsically difficult to implement and adopt. In the industrial automation business, OPC is a unifying standard that allows true interoperability. It needs more end-user support and involvement. End-users want standards because, more than anything else, they provide interoperability and reduce dependence on any specific supplier. For this very reason, suppliers only pretend to support standards, when, in reality, the ones they really promote are those that give them a distinct proprietary advantage.
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.
- Modular Brew House Solution from Rockwell Automation improves productivity and quality 10/17/06
- Beijer Electronic's operator terminals allow operators to view manuals and instructions on machine 10/17/06
- ICS Triplex selects Green Hills Software’s Safety Platform 10/17/06
- Intermec announces tough, reusable RFID Tag 10/17/06
- Perpetuum releases vibration energy harvester 10/17/06
- Aaxeon Technologies releases new models of Lanolinx Industrial Ethernet Switches 10/17/06
- UEI announces 25-Channel, 24-bit Analog Input Board 10/17/06
- Aaxeon Technologies releases Fiber Ethernet Switches 10/17/06
- Green Hills Software integrates with LiveDevices’ RTA-OSEK Operating System 10/17/06
- Intermec and Informs deliver RFID Compliance Kit 10/17/06
- GarrettCom announces line of Class 1 Div 1 industrial networking products 10/16/06
- GarrettCom announces configurable Managed Ethernet Switch 10/16/06
- Yokogawa upgrades AAA alarm management software to cope with alarm flooding 10/13/06
- Positioning System from Pepperl+Fuchs provides precise feedback 10/13/06
- Northwire introduces FOUNDATION fieldbus cable rated for ITC/PLTC 10/13/06
- Yokogawa upgrades Event Analysis Package 10/13/06
- RuggedCom introduces modular 16-Port Serial Device Server 10/13/06
- ASI introduces DC Circuit Breakers 10/13/06
- Cirronet shows Industrial ZigBee Wireless Sensor Network at ISA EXPO 10/13/06
- Beckhoff announces tiny Industrial PCs with Intel M processors 10/12/06
- Red Lion announces small analog panel meters 10/12/06
- Rockwell Automation shows integrated architecture at PACK EXPO 2006 10/12/06
- Panduit releases CAD Labeling Software 10/12/06
- Haydon Switch announces linear actuators with encoder feedback 10/12/06
- Fujitsu releases RTP software for manufacturing and assembly 10/12/06
- ISaGRAF Software included in Rabbit Semiconductor's PLC Application Kit 10/12/06
- PIAB introduces plastic bag handling solution 10/12/06
- Moore Industries offers free, downloadable “Introduction to Fieldbus” White Paper 10/11/06
- CCS launches NEMA-rated Workstation at ISA EXPO 2006 10/11/06
- TURCK releases Network I/O Catalog 10/11/06
- CSEM launches miniature vision sensor system 10/11/06
- UEI announces Serial I/O board and Synchronous Interface 10/11/06
- Sionex announces tiny gas chromatograph analyzer for process control 10/11/06
- Tendril and Atmel cooperate on 802.15.4-based wireless networks 10/17/06
- ISA SP104 Committee releases EDDL Draft for Ballot 10/17/06
- Intermec Webinar offers latest on RFID Error-Proofing for automotive 10/17/06
- Wonderware achieves Support Center Practices Certification for Fourth time 10/17/06
- Sionex granted seven more patents 10/17/06
- Loftware and Junot Systems Announce Alliance 10/17/06
- ISA creates Automation Standards Compliance Institute 10/13/06
- Northwest Analytical in Rockwell Automation Encompass Partner Program 10/12/06
- Ethernet Direct establishes Australian affilliate for Pacific Rim 10/12/06
- Power Efficiency Corp sells energy saving technology to three Las Vegas Casinos 10/12/06
- New Motion Control Association Launched 10/11/06
- OMAC demonstrates packaging guidelines at PACK EXPO 10/11/06
- ISA's HMI Standards committee identifies key areas to study 10/11/06
- Fieldbus Foundation enhances Device Description Library 10/11/06
- Microscan recognized as #2 in Quality by Quality Magazine 10/11/06
- Viola Systems forms strategic partnership in Mexico 10/11/06
- Danaher Motion’s AGV Control Platform chosen by two new Partners 10/17/06
- KUKA Robotics selected by Dyco Inc. to provide robots for robotic bulk palletizing cell 10/17/06
- ISR Technologies selects ORBexpress middleware for Xilinx-based JTRS SDR development kit 10/17/06
- Theorem partners with automotive OEM in design project 10/16/06
- Hong Kong International Airport selects Intermec printers for baggage sorting 10/12/06
OPC Foundation Membership for End-User Companies
The OPC Foundation has partnered with Automation.com to increase awareness and membership of the OPC Foundation among the end-user community. The OPC Foundation is dedicated to ensuring interoperability in automation by creating and maintaining open specifications that standardize the communication of acquired process data, alarm and event records, historical data, and batch data to multi-vendor enterprise systems and between plant floor devices.
Beckhoff's Powerful, DIN rail-mountable CX1020 Embedded PC Has 1 GHz Processor for EtherCAT master with sub-millisecond I/O response times.More Information on CX1020 Embedded PC
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Keep your world running smoothly with ProSoft Technology’s Modbus Master/Slave interface module for ControlLogix platforms.More Information on Modbus Master/Slave Interface Module
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ASI's DIN mount circuit breaker family now offers UL 1077 supplemental protection, UL 489 branch circuit protection and a DC breaker with UL489 listing.More Information on DIN Mount Circuit Breaker
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The ELPRO 240U-E Industrial Wireless Ethernet combines high-speed 802.11 Ethernet connectivity with true industrial configuration flexibility.More Information on 240U-E Industrial Wireless Ethernet
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AD Products now offers the MFT Hart Communicator! See more about this multifunctional calibration equipment on our site!More Information on MFT Hart Communicator
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Product & Supplier Search
Here's a list of new jobs posted on Automation.com:
- Controls Engineer: Santa Rosa, CA - JDSU 10/16/2006
- Cross Automation Field Account Manager: Atlanta, GA - Cross Company 10/16/2006
- AC VFD Drive or DC Drive Service Engineer: Buena Park, CA - EMA Inc 10/13/2006
- Robotics Automation Technician: Zeeland, MI - Gentex Corporation 10/13/2006
- Process Control Engineer: Raleigh/Durham/RTP, NC - REM Services, Inc. 10/13/2006
- Process Control Engineer: Batesville, AR - Eastman SE, Inc 10/10/2006
- Project Engineer: Lake Charles, LA - automationtechies 10/11/2006
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Rick Zabel
Vice President, Editor-in-chief
Automation.com
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