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April 21, 2010 |
| Sponsor: Honeywell |
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| Featured Articles |
Ash cloud can't keep Hannover Messe down
By Rick Zabel, Automation.com
As many of you know, Hannover Messe is taking place this week in Hannover, Germany. As one of their US-based media partners, three of us from Automation.com had plans to be there to cover the show. Unfortunately, the Iceland volcano had other plans.
Pharmaceutical automation project management
By Dave Adler, InTech
Did you ever wonder why it is so difficult to have a successful pharmaceutical automation project? Automation is a risky endeavor—improve your odds with planning, requirements, testing, and documentation.
System Migration Attacks Skills Crisis
By Bill Lydon, Automation.com
Daniel Tadie, Manager of Remote Energy Plants, Colorado Springs Utilities (retired) described a successful migration from a legacy DCS to a new system at Colorado Springs Utilities Birdsall power plant. I was impressed with the philosophy, methodical approach, system performance results, and significant improvements in operations.
Sustainability challenge - Talk to Me
By Bill Lydon, InTech, Chief Editor
Sustainability is a concept I suggest should be in our thinking. Some business people think of sustainability as a threat from "tree huggers" and government that will drive down profits and stifle growth. A more reasoned and productive view is to embrace the concept of sustainability to improve operations, lower costs, and improve the environment.
Radar to map ice formations remotely
By InTech
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has awarded $2.4 million to the Georgia Institute of Technology to develop a new type of radar system that will be used to study the Earth’s ice and snow formations from the air. The system could provide new information about the effects of global climate change.
2010 Salary Survey
Automation.com is collaborating with ISA and InTech to survey automation, process control and instrumentation professionals about career, salary and company information. Please take a couple minutes to participate in this important survey. Survey results will be available in late summer 2010. |
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| Application Stories |
_thumb.jpg) Laetus uses video to check pharmaceutical packages
Laetus uses cameras from Allied Vision to check pharmaceutical packaging, from the identification of flawed packaging material to its secure removal from the packaging process.
 Wireless technology works on mobile wellhead test equipment
Nederlandse Aardolie Maatschappij (NAM) in the Netherlands applied Emerson's Smart Wireless technology to mobile wellhead test equipment.
_thumb.jpg) Non-contact temperature sensors test cooling methods for steel strip
Non-contact infrared sensors from Micro-Epsilon are being used to monitor the temperature of steel strip on an experimental small-scale rolling mill at Corus’ Swinden Technology Centre in Rotherham.
How .NET Helps Transitions Optical to See Better
By CimQuest
Transitions Optical has successfully applied off the shelf .NET technologies in manufacturing using programming tools from CimQuest INGEAR. |
Browse more Application Stories by topic on our Automation Portals. |
| Resources & Literature |
ISA shares its resources at INTERPHEX 2010
ISA is exhibiting at INTERPHEX 2010, 20-22 April at the Javits Convention Center in New York. ISA’s booth (#2658) is located in the Automation and IT Pavilion, and it will feature various resources for the pharmaceutical industry, including available standards, training courses, books, events, and more.
Gauge Audit Program identifies malfunctioning and misapplied gauges
The Winters Gauge Audit Program will increase gauge monitoring performance, help the customer save on repairs and replacements costs, and consolidate gauge inventory.
ASI publishes connector brochure
The brochure presents features of the inserts, hoods, housings and accessories of ASI's heavy-duty connectors.
Numerical Algorithms for SMP and Multicore
The NAG Library for SMP and Multicore contains over 1600 routines. Engineers can download the NAG Library. |
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| White Papers |
White Paper offers advice for selecting a process safety system
By Rockwell Automation
“Demanding Performance Requirements of Oil and Gas Industry Requires Careful Safety System Selection,” discusses the pros and cons of common design approaches.
Achieving 21 CFR Part 11 Compliance
White paper discusses the use of Yokogawa’s CENTUM VP distributed control system (DCS) to meet the requirements of the Food and Drug Administration’s 21 CFR § 11. |
Browse more White Papers by topic on our Automation Portals. |
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| Product Sponsor: Molex |
 Molex has the flexibility to offer a wide range of custom M8/M12 connection choices.
Different lengths. Different colors. Different shielding. With more than 19,000 standard products—from cordsets, distribution boxes and field attachables to splitters, tees and receptacles—we not only have what you need…we’ll customize it for you. |
| Product Sponsor: TURCK |
 Single Segment Redundant Backplane for FOUNDATION™ Fieldbus
TURCK Diagnostic Power Conditioner with Single Segment Redundant Backplane combines two power supply modules into one FOUNDATION™ fieldbus segment. |
| New Products |
_thumb.jpg) AutomationDirect introduces locking wiring devices and accessories
Line includes locking and straight blade plugs, connectors and receptacles in 15, 20, and 30 amp models. |
_thumb.jpg) Longwatch releases Version 5.1 of Video Surveillance System
Version 5.1 is available in three platforms-Console Recorder, Video Historian and Surveillance--that eliminate the need for custom programming to set up a video surveillance system. |
_thumb.jpg) Siemens introduces CNC retrofit package
Retrofit service is ideal for three-axis milling or true two-axis turning machines. |
_thumb.jpg) Northwire introduces Resilience Cables for wind turbines
The cables are UL and Wind Turbine Tray Cable (WTTC) approved and NFPA 79 (12.2.2) rated for constant flex and high performance. |
_thumb.jpg) Nexen announces FMCBE clutch brakes for food industry
Enclosed, air-engaged clutch brakes are designed to withstand washdown in the bakery and food processing industry. |
_thumb(1).jpg) Rockwell Automation announces Kinetix 6500 servo drive with EtherNet/IP
The EtherNet/IP drive support available with the Allen-Bradley Kinetix 6500 servo drive helps eliminate the need for a dedicated motion network. |
_thumb.jpg) GE upgrades Proficy CIMPLICITY 8.1
Upgrades include programming enhancements, regulatory compliance tools, alarm association and compatibility with CIMPLICITY GlobalView allowing web access to this HMI/SCADA solution. |
_thumb.jpg) Control Microsystems announces SCADAPack ProductionPLUS
SCADAPack ProductionPLUS is an integrated hardware and software solution that optimizes gas well production, increases safety, improves environmental compliance, and extends the life cycle of the well. |
_thumb.jpg) Pentair introduces Hoffman PANELITE enclosure lights
PANELITE enclosure lights are available in LED and fluorescent versions in easy-to-install packages. |
_thumb.jpg) Beckhoff introduces stainless steel Panel PCs for food
Stainless steel CP77xx and CP79xx Control Panels and Panel PCs meet the strict hygiene regulations for the food, packaging and medical industries as well as for cleanrooms. |
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| Company & Organization News |
PLCopen and OPC UA introduce Communications Model
After this basic work on the information model, further steps will include communication function blocks linking the controller directly to the OPC UA environment.
Schneider Electric acquires SCADAgroup
SCADAgroup is an Australian-based provider of telemetry products and solutions for the water and waste-water, oil & gas and electric power end-market segments.
Metso purchases Viconsys machine vision systems business
The acquired business, comprising around 30 persons, will be affiliated to Metso’s Energy and Environmental Technology Segment as of today.
HERMES AWARD goes to Laser & Electronics
The HERMES AWARD carries a purse of 100,000 euros. The award was presented at the Opening Ceremony for HANNOVER MESSE by Dr. Annette Schavan, German Federal Minister for Education and Research.
Opto 22 Offers Free Product Training
To date, more than 2000 students from dozens of countries worldwide have come to Opto 22 corporate headquarters in Temecula, California for free product training.
_thumb.jpg) ARC says Industrial Ethernet Switch market will recover
Double-digit growth is expected to resume in the switch market by 2011, but at a more restrained pace than experienced in past years.
National Instruments Sponsors Robotics shows
National Instruments has become Series Sponsor of the 2010 Robotics Summit Virtual Conference and Exposition.
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| Project News |
_thumb.jpg) Schneider Electric to save energy at University of Sheffield
Schneider Electric will supply mechanical services, lighting services, and control systems for energy savings of 15-20% and to cut CO2 emissions across the entire campus.
EDSA to control UC San Diego's Microgrid
EDSA and Viridity Energy will combine their software solutions to provide power system optimization for the UC San Diego microgrid.
Honeywell to control Polysilicon manufacturing plant in Korea
Honeywell will supply an Experion control system, Foundation Fieldbus communications and Safety Manager software to the Woongjin Polysilicon plant in South Korea. |
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| Featured ISA Books |
 Programmable Controllers, 4th Edition
By Thomas A. Hughes
This fourth edition of Programmable Controllers discusses all phases of programmable controller applications from systems design and programming to installation, maintenance, and start-up. Used as a resource by thousands of technicians and engineers, this applications-based book provides a clear and concise presentation of the fundamental principles of programmable controllers for process and machine control with increased coverage of all five standard PLC programming languages.
Safety Integrity Level Selection -- Systematic Methods Including Layer of Protection Analysis
By Edward M. Marszal, P.E., Dr. Eric W. Scharpf, MIPENZ
This book describes a systematic method for selecting safety integrity levels for safety instrumented systems (SIS). This method emphasizes accounting for existing layers of protection and ensures that the maximum return on risk reduction investments is achieved. This reference demonstrates the application of quantitative risk analysis techniques and tools to the problem of safety integrity level selection.
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Browse more Books on ISA's website. |
| Events, Seminars & Training |
Implementing Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) Using the ANSI/ISA95 Standards
May 7, 2010 - Research Triangle Park, NC USA
Manufacturing execution systems (MES) and other manufacturing operation systems, such as maintenance and quality management, are difficult to specify, design, and implement. These systems often overlap with business logistics systems, batch execution systems, and manual and automated control systems. They also have significant integration requirements with other systems. This seminar teaches a standard terminology and model that you can use to evaluate and specify manufacturing operations systems for production, maintenance, and quality.
Industrial Wireless Systems
May 13, 2010 - New Richmond, WI USA
This course will cover the most relevant details associated with industrial wireless systems with an emphasis towards how the various technological choices coexist, interoperate, and interact with each other. Numerous examples of real-world deployments are covered. Considerable emphasis is placed specifically on ISA100 (the standard for industrial wireless) including deep dives into some of the standard's most pertinent details. Comparisons of ISA100 with other protocols and specifications (e.g., Industrial Bluetooth, ZigBee, Wireless HART) are provided.
Other Upcoming Events & Training:
- 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
- ARC China Forum: Winning Strategies and Best Practices for Sustainable Manufacturing - May 13-14, 2010
- Montreal Manufacturing Technology Show -
May 17-19, 2010
- ABB Automation & Power World 2010 -
May 18-20, 2010
- ARC Webcast - A New Technology Simplifies Finding the Root Cause of Process Upsets - May 24, 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
- Critical Infrastructure Security Summit - June 21-23, 2010
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