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    From One Techie to Another:
    In memory of those who served

    Featured Article:
    Programmable Automation Controllers Find Their Niche…Everywhere!

    Product Announcements:
    -ASI pluggable 6 amp relay
    -Emerson's DeltaV achieves cyber-security certification
    -Amphenol industrial USB key
    -Pepperl+Fuchs AS-I Safety Module
    -Siemens Sitrans TH temperature transmitter
    -GE Fanuc offers trial version of Proficy
    -MatrikonOPC server for Allen-Bradley PLCs
    -IFAK DNet Devicenet link, and much more

    Resources & Literature:
    -Brochure on TRUNKSAFE Fault-Tolerant Fieldbus System
    -TURCK Proximity Sensors Catalog

    Events, Seminars & Training:
    -OPC UA DevCon 2007
    -ISA Leak Detection and Repair Symposium
    -East Coast's Advanced Manufacturing Event; and much more

    Company & Application News:
    -Rockwell Automation to acquire ICS Triplex
    -Emerson to automate oil sands project
    -Infor supplies ERP to Fleischmann's Yeast
    -Marathon runs Transpara fault-free; and more

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    Sponsor: ARC From One Techie to Another

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    In memory of those who served

    Memorial Day in the United States was first observed 139 years ago on May 30, 1868, a day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation's service. Other countries have also instituted similar observations or holidays.

    I recently read the following paragraph regarding the History of Memorial Day:

    "Traditional observance of Memorial day has diminished over the years. Many Americans have forgotten the meaning and traditions of Memorial Day. At many cemeteries, the graves of the fallen are increasingly ignored and neglected. Most people no longer remember the proper flag etiquette for the day. While there are towns and cities that still hold Memorial Day parades, many have not held a parade in decades. Some people think the day is for honoring any and all dead, and not just those fallen in service to our country."

    "Many feel that when Congress made the day into a three-day weekend with the National Holiday Act of 1971, it made it all the easier for people to be distracted from the spirit and meaning of the day."

    In 1999, a bill was introduced to the Senate proposing to restore the traditional day of observance of Memorial Day back to May 30th instead of the last Monday in May. It's no surprise to me that this bill has made no further progress.

    We (every country) owe a huge debt of gratitude to the men and women who served and died for our countries. However, for many Americans specifically, Memorial Day mostly symbolizes the start of summer vacation schedules. I suspect many Americans are all for re-establishing this tradition of observation, but not at the loss of one of our few three-day weekends. Maybe that seems shallow, but the reality is that we all work hard all year long. And summer is the time of year when we can unwind with our families.

    Unlike many European countries, corporations in the United states do not shut down for weeks at a time for summer holiday. Many Americans cherish the long three-day weekends and plan summer vacations around these Holidays. Maybe every country needs to institute a summer shut-down to give people a chance to rejuvenate.

    It's nearly impossible for any government to enforce a memorial observation. Unfortunately, most people (and I include myself) just have too many other things going on in our lives. However, government and media need to remind all of us to take a moment to observe.

    I know I sometimes take my personal freedoms for granted and often forget the sacrifices made by so many men and women. I know our e-newsletters reach professionals in many other countries that may not have the same freedoms and liberties as we do in the U.S. To all those, I sincerely hope they someday will. My thoughts and prayers go out to all those who have lost lives and loved ones, not only in the U.S., but in every country around the world.

    So today, take a minute and remember those who have died for your freedom and those who are serving today.

    Enjoy the rest of this eNews!

    Rick Zabel
    Vice President, Publisher

    Featured Article

    Programmable Automation Controllers Find Their Niche…Everywhere!
    In the beginning there were relays, and hardwired controllers. A generation ago, digital electronics made the hardwired relay and controller obsolete in favor of the PLC, the programmable logic controller. But PLCs are limited. Several companies have produced a powerful and useful hybrid of the programmable controller and the PC. This device is generally called a PAC, or programmable automation controller.

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    Product Announcements
      Emerson's DeltaV achieves Achilles cyber-security certification 5/29/07
    The DeltaV controller and firewall have passed Achilles Level 1 Certification Testing, which assesses the overall security of automation controllers.
    ASI releases CWRE pluggable 6 amp relay ASI releases CWRE pluggable 6 amp relay - 5/29/07
    Available in four different models, the CWRE 6.2mm wide, pluggable 6 amp relay mounts on a DIN rail.

    Other Product Announcements

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    Resources & Literature
    Featured Resource: Brochure on TRUNKSAFE Fault-Tolerant Fieldbus System
    MooreHawk’s new TRUNKSAFE brochure explains how, with TRUNKSAFE, it is not necessary to duplicate the entire segment to achieve redundancy. Most important, it is not necessary to duplicate the field instruments nor to have any special software at the DCS, which can save users tens of thousands of dollars per fieldbus segment.
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    Other Resources:
    TURCK publishes proximity sensors catalog TURCK publishes proximity sensors catalog - 5/25/07
    The 600-plus page catalog contains TURCK's proximity sensor line, as well as specialty sensors for non-traditional applications.
    Events, Seminars & Training

    Featured Event: OPC UA DevCon 2007
    The OPC Unified Architecture DevCon 2007, provides a jumpstart for the leading technologists to quickly become proficient with the OPC Unified Architecture. You will have the opportunity to understand the business model (the who what when where and why of the OPC Unified Architecture), an overview of all the components and specifications, an overview of all the technology used to deploy OPC Unified Architecture products and solutions, plus a detailed dive down into the core of the Unified Architecture and all the corresponding technology that is available for vendors to truly build best-of-breed OPC Unified Architecture products and solutions.
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