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May 26, 2010 |
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| Featured Articles |
Industrial Ethernet all the rage
By John Rinaldi for InTech
Ethernet is a well known and recognized technology in the home and office environment. Recently, it has become the hottest trend in moving data in industrial applications on the factory floor. This article highlights the differences between industrial and commercial Ethernet by comparing communication needs, process concerns, environmental challenges, and hardware.
Niagara Building Automation Summit illustrates diversity
By Bill Lydon, Automation.com
Attendance has increased significantly each year and the striking thing about the Niagara Summits is the high level of energy, large number of knowledgeable automation professionals, and sense of community where people openly share ideas. Niagara Summit is also an opportunity for users and systems integrators to “show and crow” about their application accomplishments. |
| Product Sponsor: FALCON |
 Replacing a lot of UPS batteries? New Hi-Temp UPS
Falcon’s 55C-listed UPS shields internal components from heat so batteries last longer. New 12-year rated batteries translate to less maintenance. |
System migration projects begin with strategic supplier partnerships
By John Boville, Schneider Electric
North America's industrial infrastructure has aged to an alarming level. Some estimates reveal that $65 billion worth of process automation systems are nearing the end of their lifecycles. Companies are partnering with their supplier of electrical distribution, automation and control products and solutions to ensure seamless process changeovers.
Automation by the Numbers
By InTech
1.26 - The massive 8.8 earthquake that struck Chile in February may have changed the entire Earth’s rotation and shortened the length of days on our planet.
12,500 - David de Rothschild, one of the youngest members of the famous banking dynasty, wants the public to start viewing waste as a resource, particularly plastic.
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 |
Syngenta monitors heat exchangers with Smart Wireless
Using wireless devices based on WirelessHART, Syngenta expects $25-$50K in annual raw materials savings through cost-effective monitoring of heat exchangers. |
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| Resources |
_thumb.jpg) Siemens adds building information modeling for HVAC products
Building Information Modeling makes construction documents interoperable, so product information is easily accessible and design plans are easily amendable.
_thumb.jpg) FDT releases frameINSPECTOR Test tool
frameINSPECTOR validates application behavior and conformity of software interfaces in respect to the FDT specification.
_thumb.jpg) Data Translation publishes Data Acquisition Product Guide
Product Guide provides a summary of all USB and Ethernet (LXI) data acquisition hardware and software solutions offered by the Company.
_thumb.jpg) Banner Publishes 2010 Catalog
Catalog covers sensors, vision, wireless, indicators, and machine safety products.
EtherCAT Group adds CANopen to Drive Profile
The EtherCAT Slave Sample Code now includes the CANopen drive profile according to the ETG implementation guideline. |
Browse more Resources & Literature by topic on our Automation Portals. |
| White Papers |
Ethernet Enables The Smart Grid
By Bill Wotruba, Belden
White paper shows how Ethernet-based Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems can be used to monitor and control power flowing into and out of the grid, and how Ethernet-based SCADA systems can be used to match power inflows and outflows to keep the grid stable. |
Browse more White Papers by topic on our Automation Portals. |
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| 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 |
 National Instruments introduces PXIe-8133 embedded controller
PXIe-8133 controller has a quad-core Intel Core i7-820QM processor, ND four x4 Gen 2 PCI Express links for interfacing to the PXI chassis backplane. |
_thumb.jpg) Applied Motion Products adds CANopen and Ethernet to motors
STM Series STM Integrated Step Motors now include include CANopen and Ethernet communication versions. |
_thumb.jpg ) ABB announces ControlMaster controllers and indicators
ControlMaster includes four models that are highly intuitive and powerful, as well as easy to operate. |
_thumb.jpg) AutomationDirect releases Cat5e Ethernet patch cables
Patch cables reduce the effects of electromagnetic interference by incorporating a single metal foil shield which wraps around the entire set of four twisted shielded pairs. |
_thumb.jpg) Advantech announces AMC-4201 single board computer
AMC-4201 is based on Freescale Semiconductor’s QorIQ P4080 multicore processor. It has eight Power Architecture e500 cores operating at frequencies up to 1.5 GHz. |
_thumb.jpg) Rockwell Automation adds PackML to Power Programming tool
Power Programming version 4 development tool includes OMAC PackML guidelines as defined in ISA-88. |
_thumb.jpg) Cognex adds VGA output to VisionView software
VisionView VGA DIN rail-mount adapter provides direct VGA output for VisionView application software. |
_thumb.jpg) TURCK releases AS-Interface speed monitor
Device monitors safety speeds and stop conditions on up to two axes. |
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_thumb.jpg) Weidmuller introduces Wireless in a Box
Ethernet version enables quick and easy deployment of wireless Ethernet; an I/O version allows for the fast installation of multi-point wireless direct I/O.
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_thumb.jpg) ASI announces XCSP Economy Power Supplies
24Vdc power supplies are available in 3.5, 5 and 10 amps. |
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| Company & Organization News |
ABB to build new cable factory in US
The new plant will manufacture land cables for use in both AC and DC applications.
Schneider Electric Appoints Jeff Drees U.S. President
Drees previously served as president of the Buildings business of Schneider Electric in the Americas. Drees joined the company in 2001.
RuggedCom and Siemens Energy announce Distribution Feeder Automation
Solution combines RuggedCom’s RuggedMAX wide area wireless solution with SIPROTEC relays from Siemens
ABB offers to increase stake in India subsidiary
The aim of the investment is to facilitate the long-term development of ABB’s business in India.
ARC says Cyber Security Market Driven by Risk
National risks are becoming more of a concern and entering the risk equation in the form of regulations, compliance, and the possibility of financial penalties.
European Water and Wastewater Industry increasing use of controls
Stringent regulations have paved the way for growth opportunities for PLCs, SCADA systems, DCSes, HMIs and software in the European W&WW sector.
Emerson joins Center for Structured Organic Particulate Systems
C-SOPS is a National Science Foundation funded center consisting of Rutgers University, Purdue University, the New Jersey Institute of Technology, and the University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez. |
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| Project News |
Invensys to Upgrade DCSes at Malaysia LNG Plant
The contract calls for upgrading all of Malaysia Liquefied Natural Gas' existing distributed control systems to newer Foxboro I/A Series CP270 models. |
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| Featured ISA Books |
 Design Patterns for Flexible Manufacturing
By Dennis Brandl
This handy resource defines an effective set of design patterns and rules you should know when applying the widely used ISA-88 industry standards to batch manufacturing (called the S88 design pattern) and continuous and discrete manufacturing (called the NS88 design pattern for non-stop production). The author developed these patterns and subsequent rules while applying the batch series in several projects. This book clearly identifies what elements are defined in the batch series and what elements make up the S88 and NS88 design patterns for flexible manufacturing.
Essentials of Modern Measurements and Final Elements in the Process Industry: A Guide to Design, Configuration, Installation, and Maintenance
By Gregory K. McMillan
This comprehensive resource aims to increase awareness of the opportunities afforded by modern measurement instruments and final elements, and to show how to get maximum benefit from the revolution in smart technologies. It builds an understanding of the fundamental aspects of measurements, measurement instruments, and final elements for applications in the process industry. The terminology and ideas presented provide a firm foundation for subsequent chapters that focus on what is needed for lowest life-cycle cost and best automation system performance.
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| Events, Seminars & Training |
Rescheduled Webcast - A New Technology Simplifies Finding the Root Cause of Process Upsets
June 3, 2010
2:00pm 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.
Boost your knowledge and beat the June heat with these ISA expert-led classroom training opportunities!
Savings Opportunity! Do you want to save $100 and receive a FREE course registration? Then, take advantage of ISA's 3-for-2 Training Registration Package! All ten of these courses are eligible for the new ISA 3-for-2 Training Registration package! Click here or call +1 919-549-8411 to learn more.
- Introduction to Boiler Control Systems (ES15C)
10 June - JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort & Spa, Sumerlin, NV USA
Held in conjunction with 53rd Annual ISA Power Industry Division Symposium
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- Introduction to Industrial Automation Security and the ANSI/ISA99 Standards (IC32C)
10 June - JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort & Spa, Sumerlin, NV USA
Held in conjunction with 53rd Annual ISA Power Industry Division Symposium
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- Industrial Wireless Systems (IC85C)
11 June - JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort & Spa, Sumerlin, NV USA
Held in conjunction with 53rd Annual ISA Power Industry Division Symposium
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- Ethernet and TCP/IP on the Plant Floor (FG21C)
11 June - JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort & Spa, Sumerlin, NV USA
Held in conjunction with 53rd Annual ISA Power Industry Division Symposium
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- Installing, Calibrating, and Maintaining Electronic Instruments (TI25)
14–18 June - ISA Headquarters, Research Triangle Park, NC USA
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- Safety Instrumented Systems: Design, Analysis, and Justification (EC50)
15–18 June - Pickwick Gardens Conference Center By Sodexho, Burbank, CA USA
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- Tuning Control Loops (TC05)
21–23 June - University of Houston, Houston, TX USA
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- Mathematics for Instrumentation Technicians (FG02)
22–25 June - ISA Headquarters, Research Triangle Park, NC USA
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- Troubleshooting Instrumentation and Control Systems (TC10)
24–25 June - University of Texas, Houston, TX USA
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- Advanced Operation of Smart Field Devices (TS15)
28–30 June - ISA Headquarters, Research Triangle Park, NC USA
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Other Upcoming Events & Training:
- 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
- ARC's Twelfth Annual Forum in Asia -
July 23, 2010
- Emerson Global Users Exchange 2010 - September 27 - October 1, 2010
- ISA Automation Week -
October 4-6, 2010
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