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Honeywell introduces XYR 3000 wireless multiplexers
XYR 3000 wireless multiplexers support Modbus and OPC protocols. |
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GE Fanuc updates Proficy Plant Applications
Enhancements include Model Configuration tools for event detection and modeling, and improved deployment tools, runtime displays and reporting capabilities.
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Mynah upgrades MiMiC process modeling software
Enhancements to MiMiC v3.0.0 include support of all open OPC process control system platforms, including HIMA, Emerson, Rockwell, and Schneider.
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Phoenix Contact announces VARIOFACE field wiring systems
VARIOFACE field termination assemblies (FTAs) and rugged cables offer fast, fault-free wire management from field wiring to process or motion controllers.
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Exele enhances TopView software alarm reports
Enhancements include allowing users to set up and receive automatic, scheduled, alarm summary reports via email.
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National Instruments releases four PXI I/O modules
PXI-7841R, -7842R, -7851R and -7852R modules have eight analog inputs, eight analog outputs, 96 digital I/O lines, and Xilinx FPGAs.
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NI introduces PMA-1115 portable touch screen monitor
Slim Line industrial Ethernet switches are now available with up to four fast Ethernet (100 Mb) fiber optic ports. |
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Weidmuller announces Steadytec Ethernet Connectors
Connector are available in Ethernet/IP, Ethernet TCP/IP and PROFINET versions. |
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Molex expands Ultra-Lock Connection System
Enhancements in 8-Pole model includes a higher pin count to handle a broader array of applications such as encoders, resolvers, safety light curtains, trainable sensors and instrumentation.
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McCrometer introduces Multi-Mag L Series Flow Meter
Multi-Mag has a NEMA 6/IP67 package that is ideal for municipal water and industrial processes.
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Longwatch enhances Surveillance System 4.0
Enhancements include networking flexibility, distributed architecture, event-based video editing and alarming, and HMI integration.
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ITT releases KPTC Series metal shell circular connector
KPTC Series backshell connector has a rugged metal shell for custom harnessing rigs and a wide range of wire gauges.
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A2 Technologies enhances PAL oil analysis spectrometers
PAL systems are now able to quantify the level of water in lubrication oils in the range of 50 – 5000 ppm with accuracy of better than 5%.
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Motion Control User Guidelines (Part 3)
This document covers user guidelines, and is the third part of a set of documents of the PLCopen Task Force Motion Control. This document shows how a user can create libraries dedicated to their applications. These libraries can be used throughout their organization saving a tremendous amount of time on projects. |
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Honeywell 2008 Americas Users Group Symposium
June 15-19, 2008 – Phoenix Arizona
Honeywell’s annual Americas users group symposium – one of the process industries’ largest end-user gatherings – will be held at the Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa in Phoenix. Industrial manufacturers will attend the conference, themed Power to Perform, to share insights into Honeywell’s latest process industries technology and best practices for improving business performance.
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Smart Digital Instrumentation Training Series
Designed for control systems technicians, electricians, mechanics, process operators, and other instrumentation and control professionals, the Smart Digital Instrumentation series helps employees understand HART protocol, the applications and day-to-day use of HART Smart field devices, and the FOUNDATION fieldbus communication model. With this foundation of knowledge, employees can begin to use the technology to streamline maintenance tasks and quickly and remotely identify equipment problems. |
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Upcoming Events & Training
- Cognex Machine Vision Seminars: April - June, 2008
- FDT Technical Seminars: Beginning April 29, 2008
- 54th ISA International Instrumentation Symposium: May 5-8, 2008
- FDT Technology Roadshow: May 6 and May 8, 2008
- SENSOR+TEST 2008: May 6-8, 2008
- Fieldbus Educational Seminar: May 8, 2008
- Montreal Manufacturing Technology Show: May 12-14, 2008
- European Manufacturing Automation Forum: May 14-15, 2008
- IndConn - Industrial Connectivity: May 20-22, 2008
- Safety Control Systems Conference: May 28-29, 2008
- Passion for Manufacturing Show: May 31-June 3, 2008
- Rockwell Automation RSTechED User Conference: June 1-6, 2008
- ISA POWID Symposium: June 8-13, 2008
- Online Automated Test Summit 2008: June 5, 2008
- Hazardous Areas: Manufacturing, Mining, Processing & Utilities Conference: June 18-19, 2008
- Emergency Power Supplies Conference: July 23-34, 2008
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ABB first quarter net income up 87%
ABB's first-quarter net income reached $1 billion, an increase of 87 percent compared to the same quarter in 2007.
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HART companies push WirelessHART
Sean Keeping of ABB, Mark Schumacher of Emerson, Frank Hils of Endress+Hauser amd Hans-Georg Kumpfmueller of Siemens offer their views of WirelessHART.
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Phoenix Contact acquires Innominate
Phoenix Contact is the new owner of Innominate Security Technologies, a provider of embedded security devices in industrial applications worldwide. |
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Dilbert
Why are talented people so busy? (Animated)
Busted for stealing that great idea (Strip - Note the light blue arrow in the third frame to advance frames.)
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