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April 28, 2010 |
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Hannover Messe - Visitors welcomed at the door with a sardine sandwich
By Bill Lydon, Automation.com
Housed in five former production buildings, the 1947 Hannover Messe went down in history as the "Sardine Sandwich Show" because each of the visitors was welcomed at the door with a sardine sandwich. Despite volcanic interruption, the 2010 Hannover Messe again showcased excellence in engineering, manufacturing, and innovation, with an exhibiting level back to the pre-financial crisis level of 2008.
Integrating the bus
By Ian Verhappen, InTech
A control system is only as good as its infrastructure. Approximately 80% of installed smart field devices are being underutilized. Having the right infrastructure enables better control and higher return on investment. Continuing developments in hardware and software will enable better access and communication with smart field devices.
Your Letters
By InTech
Determining value - Jim Pinto’s pricing paradigm sounds like a win-win situation for both seller and buyer (Jan/Feb InTech). My question is: How can “value” be determined?
Defending Detroit - I object to the notion that the Detroit automakers "... forced cars they produced down the public’s throat."
Key design components of final control elements
By InTech
The deadband, resolution, speed, and turndown of final control elements determine control system performance. Whether a valve or variable frequency drive has a better dynamic response depends on the application and adherence to best practices. Special variable frequency drive cables and installation considerations are needed to prevent damage and interference from electrical noise.
2010 Salary Survey
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| Application Stories |
_thumb.jpg) PROFIBUS solution manages a helium-cooling system
By Softing
Softing Profibus equipment controls DESY, Germany’s largest helium cooling system. Profibus protocol software provided the foundation for achieving redundancy, with Profibus guaranteeing an instantaneous and bump-less switchover of all connected I/O devices.
_thumb.jpg) Speed and Performance Inside and Outside the Control Panel
By Dennis Tafoya, Weidmuller
Emerson needed a circuit breaker that needed to respond very quickly to overloads or short circuit conditions to protect field devices such as solenoid valves and chromatographs, and it had to be approved for use in hazardous locations.
ABB controls carbon dioxide capture and storage
To date, nearly 12 million tons of carbon dioxide have been captured and safely stored 1,000 meters below the seafloor. More than half of the world’s large-scale CCS facilities are now controlled by ABB technology.
NRG Energy tracks Environmental Compliance with Intelex software
NRG Energy uses Intelex software as a means of managing their environmental activities across 42 generating facilities throughout the US.
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| Resources & Literature |
HART Communication Foundation Releases EDDL / DDL Test Suite
The EDDL/DDL Host Test Suite includes Test Libraries, Specifications and adaptable Device Simulator to stimulate and verify proper host functionality and behavior for all HART protocol versions.
National Instruments publishes Automated Test Outlook
Automated Test Outlook report shares findings of research into innovations and technologies shaping today’s test and measurement applications.
Keithley publishes Guide to Understanding Electrical Test and Measurement
Guide covers all aspects of measurement performance, including how to troubleshoot, how to connect, how to select instruments and much more.
Dresser releases ValvKeep asset management tool for China
ValvKeep valve maintenance and management tool for aftermarket service is now available in Mandarin.
Consulting Service for online Near InfraRed analyzers
Topnir offers consulting services including Audit of existing blending, logistics facilities and laboratory practices, and guidance on NIR applications.
Rockwell publishes Digital Consultant Resource Catalog
The catalog helps consultants adhere to LEED requirements and specification standards in the Water, Wastewater, Mining, Minerals and Cement, Oil and Gas, and Power Generation industries.
Endress+Hauser announces Applicator Tool for flow sizing
The Applicator tool helps instrument and control engineers select the appropriate flow instrumentation for various process conditions and for specific wastewater, potable water and cement applications.
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| New Products |
_thumb.jpg) TURCK announces IM21 rotational speed interface module
The modules employ FDT/DTM software, together with PACTware, enabling users to efficiently set and save multiple application parameters. |
_thumb.jpg) IDEAL introduces IENet Pro tester for Industrial Ethernet Cabling
IENet PRO verifies the integrity of two-pair and four-pair Industrial Ethernet cables, and detects opens, shorts, miswires, reversals and split pairs in fractions of a second. |
_thumb.jpg) GE introduces 6-inch QuickPanel View operator interface
6-inch Color-TFT model is ideal for small applications using point-to-point serial connectivity. |
_thumb.jpg ) B&R releases Power Panel 65 operator panel
PP65 operator panel combines high performance and compact design in a central operating and control unit. |
_thumb.jpg) Endress+Hauser announces Waterpilot FMX21 Level Sensor For Wastewater
Waterpilot FMX21 makes level measurements in nasty environments, such as sludge, wastewater, and salt water. |
_thumb.jpg ) ifm efector releases Ring and Tube Inductive Sensors
Ring and Tube sensors detect small metal objects used in material flow applications such as feeder processes and parts counting. Prices start at $175.00. |
_thumb.jpg) Parker releases High Flow Direct-Mount NAMUR Valve
High Flow valve features a NAMUR mounting pattern and high-flow rates from 1.2 to 3.0 Cv. |
_thumb.jpg) Harting announces Han-Yellock connectors
Han-Yellock is available in multiple sizes incorporating up to thirty 20A connections within one connector. |
_thumb.jpg ) Stellar announces AP5102 DIN rail amplifier for LVDTs
The AP5102 produces analog outputs of 0-10 Vdc, ±10 Vdc, or 4-20 mA, and incorporates a DC-DC converter which ensures that the output of the unit is isolated from the supply. Price: $360. |
_thumb.jpg) Axium announces ROP2000 robotic order picking solution
ROP2000 is a fully automated all-in-one solution for picking and palletizing complete mixed load pallets. |
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| Company & Organization News |
Invensys acquires Skelta Software
Skelta provides enterprise-wide business process management (BPM) and advanced workflow software solutions.
WirelessHART Approved by IEC
The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) has approved the WirelessHART specification as a full international standard (IEC 62591Ed. 1.0).
HANNOVER MESSE 2010 recovers from volcano
Although the first part of the show was severely impacted by the air travel bans caused by the volcano eruption, the last two days made up for it.
_thumb.jpg) Siemens announces America’s smartest buildings contest
Participants are asked to submit brief videos that explain why their buildings are the smartest in America.
Machine Builders Join Rockwell Automation PartnerNetwork
Nine machine builders join Rockwell Automation Machine Builder Program.
Frost & Sullivan: competition is driving growth in European MES market
With increasing competition among different end users, companies need to re-evaluate and enhance their product offerings to meet the ever-changing consumer demand.
Emerson announces Virtual Classroom for live training
Virtual Classroom courses are covered at the same pace, with the same content and are delivered by the same subject-matter experts as in-house training courses.
World Energy Dialogue concludes that Grids are Good
Only by means of integrated power grids across regional and national borders can long-term efficiency be attained and future challenges be adequately addressed.
ABB orders decline in Q1
ABB’s orders declined 19 percent in the first quarter of 2010 as a result of lower large orders and overall weakness in the power infrastructure business. |
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| Project News |
Emerson to audit BP in UK
Emerson’s METCO Services will perform 60 audits per year of BP installations in the U.K.
Siemens to supply PCS 7 to B. Braun Medical
The PCS 7 system will coordinate process, equipment and operator activities for fully automated manufacturing lines.
ABB to automate water projects in the Sahara
ABB will supply a System 800xA and instrumentation, plus power transformers and related products for one of Algeria’s biggest water projects in the Sahara region. |
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| Featured ISA Books |
 Tuning of Industrial Control Systems, 2nd Edition
By A. B. Corripio
Suitable for beginners, this book takes a practical but systematic approach to tuning. The aim is to provide insight into tuning procedures rather than a series of formulas to be memorized. The author gives helpful rules of thumb to speed the learning process during field training. The second edition includes numerous examples of tuning, including the effect of hysteresis in flow control loops, averaging and tight level control, cascade control of a jacketed chemical reactor, feedforward control of a heater, and loop interaction and ratio control in a blender.
 Troubleshooting: A Technician's Guide, 2nd Edition
By William L. Mostia, Jr., P.E.
Troubleshooting loops and systems is something all technicians must do, but that few truly master. This newly revised edition draws on the author’s long experience as an instrument and electrical engineer and his maintenance expertise to provide a detailed look at the skills and knowledge required for troubleshooting. Interspersed with a wealth of practical detail and real-world examples are Mostia’s no-nonsense discussions of what a good troubleshooter needs to know.
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| Events, Seminars & Training |
Webcast - A New Technology Simplifies Finding the Root Cause of Process Upsets
May 24, 2010
10:00am Eastern Time (US & Canada), Bogota, Lima Time Zone
This educational webcast, hosted by ARC, Automation.com, and ExperTune, will introduce the viewer to a brand new technique for more easily identifying the root cause of upsets in process plants which affect production, quality, & cost.
Implementing Wireless Industrial Automation Systems
May 3 - June 24, 2010 - Online, instructor-assisted training
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 for facilities like petrochemical plants, those with SCADA systems, and those with electrical power generation and transmission systems. The operational differences posed to the wireless systems' performance by discrete manufacturing needs, monitoring of devices, and even control systems are addressed.
Certified Automation Professional (CAP) Online Review Course
June 7 – August 6, 2010 - Online, instructor-assisted training
This online course provides an intense review for the Certified Automation Professional (CAP) certification program. The course includes a copy of the CAP Learning System - a comprehensive and effective CAP exam preparation and professional development tool - and the added benefit of access to an expert instructor and many valuable exam preparation tools.
Introduction to Industrial Pressure, Level, and Density Measurement Technologies
July 12 – August 27, 2010 - Online, instructor-assisted training
This course presents an overview of the principles and applications of modern pressure, level, and density measurement systems, emphasizing underlying instrument technologies; device performance and design; and specification, selection, installation, and maintenance requirements for instruments and transmitters.
Other Upcoming Events & Training:
- 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 - May 13-14, 2010
- Montreal Manufacturing Technology Show -
May 17-19, 2010
- ABB Automation & Power World 2010 -
May 18-20, 2010
- Webcast - 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
- PROFIBUS One-day Training Class - Chicago - July 8, 2010
- ARC's Eighth India Forum - July 14-17, 2010
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