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PANDUIT Enhances Control Panel Solution with promis•e Design Software
By automating control panel projects from schematic to completion with promis•e software, panel builders are able to reduce design and documentation time by up to 60%. |
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NI introduces PXIe-5672 RF Vector Signal Generator
XIe-5672 delivers signal generation from 250 kHz to 2.7 GHz, 20 MHz of instantaneous bandwidth, and real-time data streaming at up to 25 MS/s. |
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MTL introduces CPAC surge protection for Video Surveillance
The CPAC Series provides protection for all makes and models of surveillance systems. |
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Emerson launches CSI 6000 Machinery Health Monitor
Enhancements include improved edge-detection algorithm and support for new 2-D codes, so machine designers can enhance images, check for presence, locate features, identify objects and measure parts.
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Moxa releases CN2610 terminal server with dual LANs
CN2610 terminal server provides dual LAN ports and a Redundant COM mode for redundant LANs between serial devices and a host computer. |
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Emerson extends PlantWeb to cover turbomachinery
PlantWeb Smart Machinery Health Monitoring now includes API 670 protection. |
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TURCK introduces right angle RJ45 connector cordset
The right angle RJ45 connector is overmolded with tough polyurethane, and it is available with internal or external tabs. |
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Matrikon releases OPC Server for Allen-Bradley PLCs
The server connects to devices via serial connections, single port Allen-Bradley 1784- PKTX PCI cards and Ethernet. |
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Advantech introduces EKI-2741 Ethernet to Fiber Optic Converter
By combining gigabit Ethernet with noise immunity and isolation of fiber optics, the EKI-2741 allows Ethernet connections spanning nearly 70 miles. |
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EPLAN upgrades Electric P8 Software
Electric P8 v1.8 will enable electrical designers to create and manage control hardware schematics with greater speed, ease and accuracy. |
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ABB achieves Achilles Level 1 security certification for System 800xA
Achilles Level 1 Certification verifies the security, reliability, and robustness of a device's implementation of OSI layers 2 – 4, including Ethernet, ARP, IP, ICMP, TCP and UDP.
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SENA releases Parani-MSP1000 Bluetooth access point
Parani-MSP1000 Series manages up to 28 Bluetooth wireless devices, such as sensors, instruments, actuators, and other industrial equipment.
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| Resources & Literature |
Fieldbus Podcast: Changing the Playing Field with FOUNDATION Technology
The Fieldbus Foundation released a podcast describing fieldbus end user experiences in the process industries. The Fieldbus Foundation podcast concerns the implementation of a fieldbus-based automation infrastructure enabling new levels of operational excellence. The podcast describes how FOUNDATION fieldbus unifies open scalable integration, process integrity, and business intelligence as part of a single, plant-wide managed infrastructure. |
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| Events, Seminars & Training |
2007 NI Technical Symposium
National Instruments’ free annual series of virtual instrumentation conferences take place in 26 U.S. cities as well as Mexico and Canada. From September through December 2007, engineers and scientists from across North America will attend the conferences for new product demonstrations, hands-on tutorials, technology presentations and exhibits on the latest solutions in design, control and test. During the NI Technical Symposium, attendees can exchange ideas on innovative approaches to technical challenges, further their expertise in NI tools and evaluate upcoming technology trends in the areas of design, test and control. |
Other Upcoming Events & Training
- Siemens Safety Webinars: Started May 24, 2007
- Opto 22 Lunch & Learn Program: Today through November 23, 2007
- WAGO Industrial Ethernet and IEC 61131-3 Seminar: September 24-26, 2007
- National Manufacturing Week: September 24-27, 2007
- BlueCielo Utilities Industry Seminar - Asset Information Management: September 26, 2007
- Fieldbus for Sales Professionals: September 28, 2007
- PTO Free PROFINET 2007 Developer Workshops: October 2007 (exact date TBD)
- YAPFEST at ISA EXPO 2007: October 2, 2007
- ISA EXPO 2007: October 2-4, 2007
- ISA holds Executive Summit at ISA EXPO: October 3, 2007
- ZigBee Expo in Europe: October 4-5, 2007
- LXI Consortium PlugFest in Germany: October 9-11, 2007
- Fieldbus Educational Seminar - San Juan, Puerto Rico: October 11, 2007
- Global Packaging Forum: October 13, 2007
- GE Fanuc's 2007 Discover User Conference: October 22-25, 2007
- Midwest RFID Symposium: October 23-24
- ISA Training Courses at WonderWorld: October 23-25, 2007
- RoboDevelopment Conference and Exposition: October 25-26, 2007
- Introduction to Fieldbus: October 27, 2007
- CHEM Show: October 30 - November 1, 2007
- IEEE SENSORS 2007: October 28-31, 2007
- Benchmarking Workshop: November 6, 2007
- Metalworking and CNC Machine Tool Show: November 6-10, 2007
- OMAC Technical Symposium: November 28-29, 2007
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