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New Products
Pepperl+Fuchs introduces ML7 BGS photoelectric sensors Pepperl+Fuchs introduces ML7 BGS photoelectric sensors
ML7 Background Suppression (BGS) Photoelectric Sensors have a sensing range of up to 350 mm.
Phoenix Contact's cordsets meet Fieldbus Foundation specs Phoenix Contact's cordsets meet Fieldbus Foundation specs
MINI SAC cordsets meet Fieldbus Foundation's FF-844 requirements for H1 Type A cable.
Yokogawa releases DXAdvanced R3 DAQ display station Yokogawa releases DXAdvanced R3 DAQ display station
DXAdvanced R3 is available in two models: DX1000 with 2-12 universal inputs and 5.5” color display; and DX2000 with 4-48 universal inputs and 10.4” color display.
ORing announces Open Vision Pro network management utility ORing announces Open Vision Pro network management utility
Open-Vision Pro can configure all devices in a local network with a single step.
Baumer releases TXG GigE Cameras with Power over Ethernet Baumer releases TXG GigE Cameras with Power over Ethernet
TXG GigE cameras provide power over the Cat6 Ethernet cable, eliminating the need for a separate power cable.
ASI announces motors and drives ASI announces motors and drives
Line includes DC step drives, step motors, and integrated stepper motor and drives.
 

Opto 22 enhances SNAP I/O for Allen-Bradley
Free firmware upgrade adds support for EtherNet/IP communications protocol, giving automation engineers remote I/O options for ControlLogix and CompactLogix control systems.

 

Wonderware adds IntelaTrac V3.2 mobile decision support system
The integration of IntelaTrac into the Wonderware portfolio is the first significant result of the recent acquisition of SAT Corp. in August 2008.

GE Fanuc introduces PACMotion controller GE Fanuc introduces PACMotion controller
PACMotion modules control up to four axes plus a master axis. Up to 10 modules can be placed in a rack for simultaneously control of up to 40 axes.
Siemens announces I/O modules for S7-200 PLC Siemens announces I/O modules for S7-200 PLC
High density, four- and eight-channel modules are available for analog inputs, thermocouples and RTDs.
TURCK releases BL20 fieldbus motor starter TURCK releases BL20 fieldbus motor starter
BL20 motor starter can control up to 48 motor starters on a single fieldbus node.
  Advantech introduces OPC Server drivers
Any software system with OPC client capabilities can access the OPC server drivers.

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From One Techie to Another

Our new look
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Resources & Literature

Ethernet Direct offers Industrial Ethernet information
EDUCATIONAL LINK offers information on Industrial Ethernet related topics like Ethernet Term, Network Architectures and recommendations, Industrial Ethernet Tools and more.

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Events, Seminars & Training
 

Opto 22 offers I/O seminars
Seminars focus on SNAP I/O for Rockwell Automation/Allen-Bradley Ethernet-based control systems.

 

WAGO adds three E-Learning modules
New courses cover terminal blocks, HART and DC drives.

 

Free Webinar: Video, the Next Sensor for Factory Automation
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Webinar discusses the emergence of new video technology, integrating video with an HMI/SCADA system, and how video can be integrated with process historians, alarms and other event information.

 

ABB Automation & Power World
March 24-26, 2009 Orlando, FL
Event merges ABB Automation World and ABB Power World into one comprehensive users conference and exhibition.

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Company & Organization News
 

Phoenix Contact's cordsets meet Fieldbus Foundation specs
MINI SAC cordsets meet Fieldbus Foundation's FF-844 requirements for H1 Type A cable.

  ABB's System 800xA integrates process and electrical control
System 800xA provides a platform for unified operations to increase productivity and power reliability for process manufacturing customers in all industries.
  Rockwell Automation expects 10,000 at Automation Fair
The event will offer workshops, technical sessions, industry forums, hands-on labs and exhibits.
  Wonderware enhances partner program
Innovation Partner Program now has a new tier of “endorsed” system integrators (SIs).
  Wonderware announces award winners at WonderWorld Conference
Winners include Ontario Clean Water Agency, Portland General Electric, New Belgium Brewing Company and Cytec Engineered Materials.

Other Company & Organization News:

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Application News
  Invensys provides turbine controls to John Brown Engineering
IPS will supply Tricon control systems for three gas turbine units that John Brown is currently repairing and overhauling at its East Kilbride site in Scotland.
  ABB supplies relays to Tennessee Valley Authority
ABB to supply $15 million worth of 670 Series Intelligent Electronic Devices (IEDs) to TVA.
 

Emerson to automate power plant at Bhushan Power & Steel
Emerson will supply PlantWeb, 31 Ovation controllers, AMS software, and 47 Rosemount pressure transmitters.

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Humor of the Week

Dilbert
This can happen when engineers try to sell


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