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March 31, 2010 |
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| Featured Articles |
Clamp-on ultrasonic flowmeter improvements
By By John Erskine, Michael Scoon, and Brian Sternberg, InTech
Ultrasonic flow measurement technology offers a low-cost method to measure flow. The advantage of clamp-on ultrasonic flow sensors is installation without stopping a process to put a hole in a pipe to insert a conventional sensor.
ISA99: Charting a security standards roadmap into a risky new decade
By Charley Robinson, InTech
In the past year, ISA99 has established a roadmap that calls for delivering at least 14 standards and technical reports addressing vital aspects of industrial control systems security. Work is underway in areas including system security requirements and security assurance levels, target security assurance levels for zones and conduits, compliance metrics, and patch management.
Automation.com celebrates 10 years of growth
This month, Automation.com celebrates ten years of serving the industrial automation and process control industries. Since its inception in 2000, Automation.com has grown to become the leading online publisher of automation-related news, information and resources. Each month, the site attracts more than 115,000 automation professionals from around the world.
More full-body scanners coming to airports near you
InTech
Since explosive materials were sneaked onto a U.S.-bound flight from Amsterdam on Christmas Day 2009, full-body scanning machines are more likely to make their way to security lines at your local airport, even though they might not have detected said materials. |
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| Application Stories |
GE controls HelioVolt solar panel manufacturing process
HelioVolt implemented Proficy Software in its new thin film solar PV module manufacturing plant in Austin, Texas.
Emerson monitors biomass gasification at Polish power plant
Temperature data is being transmitted over a WirelessHART network to operators to ensure that the ceramic walls of the chamber are not damaged by stress fractures through overheating. |
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| Resources & Literature |
Measurement Computing publishes DAQ selection guide
The 2010 Product Selection Guide for data acquisition and test and measurement is available in PDF format for immediate download online. |
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| White Papers |
 Seven Ways Today's Distributed Control Systems (DCS) Can Save You 20% or More
By ABB
Traditionally PLCs have been used in process and batch applications to save on the initial costs compared to DCS systems. As the cost of DCS systems have dropped, and the ease of programming has improved, many engineers are looking into this viable alternative to significantly reduce the costs of new and upgraded process and batch automation.
Turbo Chain: A New Recovery System Beyond Ethernet Redundant Ring Technology
By Sean Wang, Moxa
This white paper will explore the various challenges presented by existing redundant networking technologies and introduce a new redundant solution that resolves many existing problems. |
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| Featured ISA Books |
 Foundation Fieldbus, 3rd Edition
By Ian Verhappen and Augusto Pereira
Written by control systems engineers with extensive FOUNDATION Fieldbus installation experience, this edition builds on the contents of the previous two editions, providing quick reference information on all aspects of the FOUNDATION Fieldbus H1 protocol life cycle, including design considerations, installation tips, and commissioning. Operations and maintenance tips are also provided along with other useful information that design engineers, control system engineers, and instrumentation technicians need to know about FOUNDATION Fieldbus.
 Safety Profiles for Real-Time Ethernet-Based Industrial Automation Networks
By Alberto Elia, Luca Ferrarini, and Carlo Veber
This PDF format book discusses network systems in industrial automation and their features related to real-time and functional safety requirements. The basics of standard Ethernet are introduced, specifying the Open System Interconnection (OSI) reference model layers and identifying Ethernet’s drawbacks. Real-time capability is defined with regard to communication within safety-related systems, underlying the strict correlation between time performances and external requirements.
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| New Products |
_thumb.jpg) NEXCOM releases NISE 101 fanless mini PC
NISE 101 is housed in a compact enclosure of 7.28"(W) x 5.2"(H) x 2.13"(D) and powered by Intel Atom N270 1.6GHZ processor and 945GSE embedded chipset. |
_thumb.jpg) Siemens introduces WirelessHart process transmitters
Sitrans P280 transmitter for pressure measurement and the Sitrans TF280 transmitter for temperature have a WirelessHart interface as well as a graphical display with backlight functions. |
_thumb.jpg) ASI announces weatherproof AC outlet kits
These kits consist of a dual AC, GFCI or faceless GFCI enclosed in a single gang box with a metal or plastic cover. |
_thumb.jpg) TURCK announces BIM-UNR dual sensor For C-Groove cylinders
BIM-UNR dual sensors combine two sensors through one cable connection to speed installation, as well as lessen wire costs and connection points. |
_thumb.jpg) Opto 22 releases SNAP-AIRTD-10 analog input module
SNAP-AIRTD-10 provides two channels of analog temperature input from 10-ohm copper RTDs, which makes it suited for deployment in older installations. Price: $245.00 |
_thumb.jpg) Cognex adds Track and Trace to In-Sight vision systems
Track & Trace delivers a ready-to-deploy data capture and verification solution to help pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers achieve unit-level product traceability. |
_thumb.jpg) Endress+Hauser introduces Liquiphant M Density Meter
Liquiphant M provides a direct on-line measurement of density and concentration, eliminating the need for expensive laboratory analysis. |
_thumb.jpg) Red Lion enhances free Crimson HMI software
Enhancements in Crimson 3.0 include the ability to drag tags onto the screen to create instant objects, and create hundreds of tags using smart copy to auto index register addresses. |
 MatrikonOPC releases OPC server for IEC 61850
Server supports all IEC 61850 compliant devices and enables users to integrate these devices to other automation components in the enterprise such as HMIs, Historians and ERP. |
_thumb.jpg) PPT Vision enhances IMPACT machine vision software
Enhancements in IMPACT 9.0 include a streamlined programming environment and an OPC server to communicate with plant process control systems. |
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| Company & Organization News |
Google and Microchip to provide smart energy monitoring
Microchip provides a software implementation of Google PowerMeter, a free software tool that allows consumers to view their energy consumption from their iGoogle homepage.
Invensys licenses ExxonMobil process models
Invensys will use the suite of models in its SimSci-Esscor optimization software.
Jury nominates five companies for HERMES AWARD 2010
An independent panel of judges has nominated five companies out of a total of some 50 applicants for the final round of the HERMES AWARD 2010.
Emerson hosts alternative fuels and energy summit
Emerson Process Management will host the fifth in its series of regional alternative fuel and energy summits on Tuesday, April 13, in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
RuggedCom pursues Smart Grid applications
RuggedCom and CURRENT Group will deliver integrated Smart Grid infrastructure and advanced applications for distribution automation.
Sensors Expo & Conference announces program
The Expo hall floor will bring together the largest showcase of sensing technologies and systems for attendees to evaluate and make informed decisions. |
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| Project News |
Emerson to automate 13 LUKOIL plants
Emerson will provide equipment, software, and services to modernize LUKOIL’s process automation at their oil and gas refineries, petrochemical plants, and related facilities.
ABB to automate offshore platform in Norway
A floating production storage and offloading vessel will be equipped with a complete package of electrical, automation, instrumentation and telecommunications products and systems from ABB.
Cemtrex supplies emission monitoring system in Uruguay
The system will be installed at Jose Batlle y Ordonez Station in Montevideo, Uruguay and will measure and report emissions of SO2, CO, NO, NO2, O2 and particulate matter.
Dresser Masoneilan to maintain valves at Shell Singapore
Service contract includes control valve servicing, smart diagnostics for positioners and valve database management.
ABB to control mining in Peru
ABB will supply electrification and automation systems for high-altitude copper mine and concentrator plant.
Siemens to supply power metering equipment to U.S. Navy
Siemens will furnish and install advanced electrical metering equipment for the Navy’s Southwest Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) project. |
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| Events, Seminars & Training |
Introduction to SCADA Systems Integration
April 13, 2010
New Haven, CT USA
This course explains the parts and technologies that make up a Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system and shows you how to evaluate potential benefits of applying the technology to your process application. In this course, you will cover the various components, limitations, and potential benefits of applying SCADA to your process applications.
Other Upcoming Events & Training:
- PROFINET One-day Training Class - St. Louis - April 7, 2010
- ISA - Intro to Industrial Automation Security & ANSI/ISA99 Standards - April 14, 2010
- PROFIBUS One-day Training Class - Richmond - April 14, 2010
- ISA - Project Management for Automation Engineers- April 14, 2010
- Hannover Messe 2010 - April 19-23, 2010
- 55th ISA Analysis Division Symposium - April 25-29, 2010
- CSIA Executive Conference - April 28, 2010 - May 1, 2010
- OPC Foundation Training Class - Santa Clara -
April 29, 2010
- 2010 Safety & Security Symposium - April 29, 2010
- 2010 Niagara Summit -
May 2-4, 2010
- Safety Control Systems Conference -
May 11-13, 2010
- Montreal Manufacturing Technology Show -
May 17-19, 2010
- ABB Automation & Power World 2010 -
May 18-20, 2010
- ConnectivityWeek -
May 24-27, 2010
- EASTEC 2010 - May 25-27, 2010
- 2010 Sensors Expo & Conference - June 7-9, 2010
- Siemens Industry 2010 User Conference - June 8-10, 2010
- Honeywell Users Group (HUG) Americas Symposium - June 13-17, 2010
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