Intelligent Remote I/O for Allen-Bradley® Logix Systems

SNAP I/O™ from Opto 22 offers new options for expanding your A-B ControlLogix® or CompactLogix™ system:

• Add distributed intelligence—with no programming
• Use built-in I/O functions, from pulsing to PID loop control
• Handle heavy analog functions at the I/O level
• Add process control without slowing system performance
• ODVA tested; compatibility guaranteed

Read the Technical Note: Using Intelligent SNAP I/O with Allen Bradley Logix Systems

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ABB releases AC 700F Controller

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Emerson wireless transmitters monitor steam cracker at Total Petrochemicals
Eight Rosemount 648 wireless temperature transmitters were installed directly onto the exterior of a boiler drum situated fifty metres above the ground.

TURCK adds 19-pin model to 1-1/8 inch connectors
The 19-pin minifast connector is rated for up to 300 Volts, 4 Amps per pin.

ASI introduces ASIST5 terminal block
ASIST5 terminal block accepts a crimped ring tongue terminal to eliminate the concern of wire connection security.

Lumberg Automation introduces LioN-Link fieldbus bus couplers
LioN-Link bus couplers provide the connection between a fieldbus system and fieldbus-independent I/O modules.

GE Fanuc adds BIM Profibus interface to 8000 Process I/O
Profibus Bus Interface Module (BIM) connects a Profibus-DP master with up to 32 8000 Process I/O modules and allows trasfer of HART data.

Hoffman introduces ACCESSPLUS II wall-mount cabinet
ACCESSPLUS II double-hinged cabinet handles network equipment weighing from 250 to 500 lb.

Acrosser introduces Model AR-ES8020FL PC/104+ embedded computer
AR-ES8020FL has a high reliability CPU (RDC R8610 supporting 133MHz), 64MB onboard memory, and 128MB onboard Flash storage.

Sealevel Systems adds USB to Serial Adapters
SeaLINK/PC.SC and SeaLINK+2/PC.SC embedded USB to serial adapters are software configurable for RS-232, RS-422, or RS-485.

General Monitors releases S4000TH Hydrogen Sulfide gas detector
S4000TH has HART communications, is suitable for use in SIL 3 systems, and is approved by CSA, FM and ATEX.

iKey updates wireless DW-860 keyboard
Improvements include a built-in battery compartment, eliminating the need for the older model’s external battery pack protruding from the main footprint of the assembly.

NI adds Visual Studio 2008 to Measurement Studio 8.6
Measurement Studio 8.6 supports Visual Studio 2008, .NET and C++ class libraries, Microsoft Foundation Class Library (MFC) 9.0 and the .NET Framework 3.5.

Bison Gear introduces 107 series verdant duty gearmotors
Rated at 1/20 hp at 230V, 107 series has an operating range from 6 to 90 Hz and a 15:1 range of adjustable output speeds.

Phoenix Contact announces UT screw terminal blocks
UT 2.5-MT, -TG, and -MTD knife disconnect, component and feed-through terminal blocks with 2.5 mm2 cross sections save space.

Westermo announces DDW-120 Ethernet extender
DDW-120 Ethernet extender allows existing twisted pair cables to be used to establish a high-speed remote connection between two Ethernet networks.

Interactive signal isolation whitepaper
By Moore Industries
Whitepaper has information on signal isolation and conversion, the instrument selection process, HART and applications, and is interactive.

ODVA publishes new specifications for CIP networks
Additions include requirements to support CIP Safety on SERCOS III and redundant media in EtherNet/IP systems for real-time control systems.

Omron University offers training courses for industrial automation
Courses in January, February and March 2009 cover motion control, PLCs, communications networks and HMIs.

Vibration Basics Training Seminar
January 27-29, 2009 Washington, DC
Datastick's seminar covers fundamentals of mechanical vibration, best practices in collecting and reporting vibration data, and how to use the data in predictive and reliability-based maintenance.