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December 2, 2009 |
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| Featured Articles |
Modern turbines - Paper packaging upgrade meets turbine control challenges
InTech, November 2009
By Zbigniew Lemieszko and Jerry Kopczynski
Saturn Management Swiecie in Poland is an industrial power outsourcing company responsible for the management of electricity and heat generation assets to cover energy demand of the Swiecie paper manufacturing plant. When an outage threatened production, they went into modernization mode with a whole new steam turbine, meeting stringent requirements for operators.
A real mesh
InTech, November 2009
By Cyrus W. Taft, et al
Since low-cost, battery-powered, wireless sensors have the potential to radically alter traditional methods of equipment monitoring in power plants, researchers from EPRI, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Southern Company Services, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, and Taft Engineering set out to demonstrate the effectiveness of wireless sensors in a power plant.
Calibrate well, keep good data
InTech, November 2009
As of now, most calibration data sheets are still hardcopy, usually printed out from a calibration software package. Some are still totally manual with no pre-printed information, and that is OK; it works. We are seeing increased use of paperless calibrations where the data is either automatically collected by a documenting calibrator or manually entered into a handheld device as an electronic record.
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| Application Stories |
GE Fanuc maintains Metro in Madrid
Accenture and GE Fanuc introduced a program to transform maintenance operations at Metro de Madrid.
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| White Papers |
Motor Control Maximizes HVAC System Efficiency
By Rockwell Automation
White paper reveals how to cost-effectively and efficiently convert HVAC systems without costly, complex changes to the existing system.
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| Resources & Literature |
Banner publishes SureCross wireless sensor brochure
Brochure includes information for wireless solutions that suit a broad range of application requirements.
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| Featured ISA Books |
 Preventive Maintenance, 3rd Edition
J.D. Patton, Jr.
This third edition of a best-selling classic shows how the investment in a preventive maintenance program repays a company in longer equipment life, smoother operation, planning, and scheduling. It includes information on computerized PM systems, enhanced techniques, and insights into preventive maintenance.
 Practical Thermocouple Thermometry
T.W. Kerlin
This book gives readers a resource for selecting, installing, and using devices after only a few days of study. Drawing on original research, along with broad knowledge of other literature in the field, teacher and engineer Kerlin presents a rich hands-on approach to the subject of thermocouple thermometry, while staying focused on those aspects of the subject most applicable to industry.
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| New Products |
_thumb.jpg) HMS adds SERCOS III support
The Anybus-CC module contains a complete SERCOS III slave interface according to the FSP IO profile. The module is about the size of a compact flash card |
_thumb.jpg) Baumer introduces SX Cameras with Kodak CCD sensor
SX Cameras have Kodak’s progressive scan, interline CCD image sensors with Quad-Tap technology. |
_thumb.jpg) congatec announces APIX starter kit for control units
Kit consists of a PCI Express add-on card, the appropriate operating system drivers, and a remote display unit with integrated touch-screen. |
_thumb.jpg) Online Development introduces cATM-BLY90 appliance transaction module
Appliance makes it easier to migrate legacy ABB Bailey Infi 90 or Network 90 DCS to ControlLogix PACs from Rockwell Automation. |
_thumb.jpg) Hardy Instruments adds ControlNet to 4050 weight controller
With ControlNet, information can be transmitted to up to 98 additional nodes at distances of 250 to 5,000 meters. |
 Applied Robotics adds diagnostics to SmartChange tool changers
Ethernet diagnostics provide a webpage to set maintenance counters, valve configuration, naming, IP address and view information such as lifetime cycle counts, maintenance counts, etc. |
_thumb.jpg) Acromag introduces I/O Server industrial PC
I/O Server fanless computer for mobile or embedded I/O applications features a built-in carrier card that holds up to four mezzanine I/O modules. Price: from $2195. |
 Intelligent Motion Systems adds NEMA sizes 14 & 23 to MDrive actuators
MDrive is available in three motor sizes and two shaft styles, with options including programmable controller and motion control technology. Price: $189.00. |
_thumb.jpg) Korenix releases JetView Pro network management software
Software provides a platform for monitoring, configuring and maintaining IP-based communication networks, such used in surveillance and factory automation. |
_thumb.jpg) Measurement Computing announces USB-501-PRO temperature logger
Data logger has a rugged, stainless steel body with an IP67 rating for harsh environments. Price: $150. |
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| Project News |
ABB to control gas compressors in Oman
ABB will provide electrical equipment and variable speed drive systems for the Kauther Depletion Compressor Project for Petroleum Development Oman (PDO).
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| Company & Organization News |
ABB reorganizes automation divisions
Business units in the Automation Products and Robotics divisions will be regrouped into two new divisions – Discrete Automation and Motion, and Low Voltage Products.
National Instruments connects to DENSO robotics arms
NI measurement and vision technology has been integrated with DENSO robotic arms.
Hannover Fair goes to China
The FA/PA trade fair, previously run by the China Association for Mechatronics Technology & Applications, will be run by Deutsche Messe, organizers of Hannover Fair.
Embedded controller framework approved
The ISCI approves the ISASecure Embedded Controller Security Assurance (ECSA) test specification framework, which establishes the scope of the ISASecure test specification and identifies the embedded controller testing approach and high level criteria for passing or failing the ISASecure tests.
Siemens donates Simatic equipment to seven U.S. schools
The selected schools were able to choose from two technology packages, one based on the Simatic S7-200 platform and the other based on the Simatic S7-300 platform.
_thumb.jpg) B&R adds Wonderware software to HMIs
B&R will be offering preinstalled InTouch Compact Edition software from Wonderware on its Windows CE based HMI devices.
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| Events, Seminars & Training |
Automation and Control Curriculum
(48 courses/7 libraries)
Save time, money, and travel expenses with ISA CyberU Curriculum. ISA's CyberU offers a full collection of online and CD training options—neatly grouped into a convenient curriculum or individual libraries. Our flexible program lets you develop your skills at your own pace and on your own schedule using the format that best meets your technical training needs. Most of the courses in the Automation and Control Curriculum are available as self-paced online courses or on CD. The curriculum includes:
- Basic Process Control Library (9 courses)
- Calibration and Test Equipment Library (6 courses)
- Continuous Process Control Library (4 courses)
- Control Valves and Actuators Library (4 courses)
- Distributed Control Systems (DCS) Library (5 courses)
- Electronic Maintenance Library (12 courses)
- Process Measurement Library (8 courses)
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