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July 7, 2010 |
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The temperature tango
By H.M. Hashemian for InTech
Despite many advances in electronics and computer technologies, industrial facilities still measure most temperature with conventional sensors, such as thermocouples and resistance temperature detectors (RTDs) - technologies whose basic designs are more than 50 years old. This article examines some problems involving temperature sensors and offers practical ways to identify, assess, and resolve them.
Mini-load system leads transformation of distribution center
By TGW Systems for Automation.com
Fastenal is one of the nation’s largest distributors of industrial fasteners. With 126,000 tote locations, the system delivers totes to workstations where operators fill orders for 275 stores in the Great Lakes region and replenish stock at 13 regional distribution centers around the country.
Skinput uses arm as keypad
By InTech
The human body can be used as a sensor. Chris Harrison, a graduate student at Carnegie Mellon University and a former intern at Microsoft Research, has developed a working prototype of a system called Skinput that turns a person’s hand and forearm into a keyboard and screen.
2010 Salary Survey
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| Application Stories |
_thumb.jpg) Robot-mounted sensor monitors adhesive on vehicle glass
BeadMonitor measurement system, developed by Oxford Sensor Technology, uses Micro-Epsilon’s scanCONTROL 2700 non-contact laser profile displacement sensor.
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| White Papers |
Improving SCADA Operations Using Wireless Instrumentation
White paper from Control Microsystems explores the various ways in which operators can tightly integrate wireless instrumentation networks with SCADA systems in automation, process control, building automation, pipelines, W&WW plants and similar applications.
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| Resources |
Parker releases HoseFinder Mobile App
HoseFinder mobile app makes it fast and convenient to search for hydraulic hose products and information on the go.
_thumb.jpg) AMCI and Rockwell Automation publish brochure
Brochure describes AMCI product lines that are referenced in the Rockwell Automation Encompass Partners Program.
How to Successfully Penetrate Industrial Ethernet Applications
2010 Solution Paper, a hard copy 106-page catalogue, has 60 selected success stories by Ethernet Direct in different industries.
_thumb.jpg) Nexen updates motion control Website
Website details product offerings with interactive product demonstrations, product pictures, specs, CAD drawings, product literature, manuals and more.
_thumb.jpg) Hexagon Metrology opens Online Store
E-commerce portal offers online purchase of training classes, parts and accessories for metrology systems.
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| New Products |
_thumb.jpg) GE Intelligent Platforms announces PACSystem RX3i CPU315
RX3i CPU315 has an Intel M class 1Ghz processor and 20Mbytes of user memory, making it able to address requirements for high speed processing and large data storage. |
_thumb.jpg) Software Toolbox updates FactoryWidgets Software
Version 3.1.1 gives users the ability to choose from pre-configured templates of settings when configuring the widgets on their desktop computers. |
_thumb.jpg) AutomationDirect releases Type C361 door interlocking safety handle
The safety interlock handles, when connected to the MCCB, secure an SDN series NEMA 12 disconnect enclosure to protect against unauthorized entry while the breaker is in the ON position. |
_thumb.jpg) Emerson upgrades Micro Motion Model 9739 Coriolis transmitter
Model 9739 transmitter now has multivariable-digital (MVD) technology for faster performance and improved measurement accuracy. |
_thumb.jpg) GE announces Proficy Accelerator for Centerlining
Centerlining, also called run-to-target, helps reduce variability and increase efficiency. |
_thumb.jpg) Advantech announces IPPC-6192A Industrial Panel PC
IPPC-6192A has front-accessible USB, dual channel DDR3 memory bus, DVD-RW drive, two PCI (or optional PCI express) expansion slots, and two SATA hard drive interfaces with RAID 0/1 support. |
_thumb.jpg) ABB enhances RobotWare software for industrial robots
Enhancements in RobotWare 5.13 include a leaner, less-restrictive safety system, and Torque Slave software, which enables multiple motors to be driven as a single logical axis. |
_thumb.jpg) B&R introduces Panel 920 stainless steel PC for hygeniec applications
The stainless steel panel PC features a special hygienic design with a single-piece front foil that is free of gaps and seams which could collect dirt. |
_thumb.jpg) ASI announces Cable Glands
Cable glands are available in plastic, nickel-plated brass, and stainless steel in metric or PG thread. |
_thumb.jpg) AutomationDirect Select DINnector Available in Smaller Quantities
DINnector resettable supplementary protectors are now available in single-piece and 20 packs. Supplementary protector prices start at $10 for single pieces. |
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| Company & Organization News |
Emerson acquires Innovative Control Systems
ICS provides turnkey solutions – including planning, engineering, configuration, installation, and commissioning – for turbomachinery automation retrofits.
_thumb.jpg) ABB obtains California Seismic Certification for Low Voltage Drives
ACH550 line of drives and bypasses for HVAC has been added to the “Facilities Development Division (FDD) List of Equipment/Components with OSHPD Special Seismic Certification Pre-Approval (OSP).”
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Honeywell to control Abu Dhabi Gas plant
Honeywell to supply wireless instrumentation, Experion DCS, Safety Manager, UniSim simulation software, and a LIMS to Abu Dhabi Gas Development Company.
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| Featured ISA Books |
Advanced PID Control
By Karl J. Astrom, Tore Hagglund
The authors of the best-selling book PID Controllers: Theory, Design, and Tuning once again combine their extensive knowledge in the PID arena to bring you an in-depth look at the world of PID control. This book builds on the basics learned in PID Controllers but augments it through use of advanced control techniques. Design of PID controllers are brought into the mainstream of control system design by focusing on requirements that capture effects of load disturbances, measurement noise, robustness to process variations and maintaining set points.
Flow Measurement, 2nd Edition
By D.W. Spitzer
The industry’s most authoritative handbook on flow measurement provides a road map to the field of flow measurement. This best-seller discusses strategies for problem solving and puts the whole array of types of flowmeters at the reader’s disposal. The text includes laminar flow elements, critical flowmeters, statistics for measurement, laboratory primary standards, and uncertainty in flow measurement.
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| Events, Seminars & Training |
RFID Essentials Web-based Training
RFID Essentials is an interactive, Web-based learning resource designed to address the needs of end-user organizations in the exploration or early adoption phase. In about eight hours, project team members can acquire working knowledge of RFID technology, and how to apply and evaluate it.
ISA’s July 2010 Training Schedule
Classroom Training
- Industrial Flow Measurement Overview (EI10C)
3 August – Doubletree Castle Hotel, Orlando, FL USA
Held in conjunction with the 5th Annual ISA Water and Wastewater and Automatic Controls (WWAC) Divisions Symposium
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- Introduction to SCADA Systems Integration (IC30C1)
Held in conjunction with the 5th Annual ISA Water and Wastewater and Automatic Controls (WWAC) Divisions Symposium
3 August – Doubletree Castle Hotel, Orlando, FL USA
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- Safety Instrumented Systems—Design, Analysis, and Justification (EC50)
3–6 August – County College of Morris At Headquarters Plaza, Morristown, NJ USA
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- Control Systems Engineering (CSE) PE Exam Review Course (EN00)
3–5 August – Pickwick Gardens Conference Center By Sodexho, Burbank, CA USA
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- Installing, Calibrating, and Maintaining Electronic Instruments (TI25)
9–13 August – ISA Headquarters, Research Triangle Park, NC USA
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- Industrial Data Communication Systems (TS06)
9–13 August – ISA Headquarters, Research Triangle Park, NC USA
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- Control Systems Engineering (CSE) PE Exam Review Course (EN00)
10–12 August – Southern Polytechnic State University, Marietta, GA USA
Brought to you by ISA and the ISA Atlanta Section
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- Introduction to Industrial Automation and Control (FG07)
16–20 August – MAVERICK Technologies, Columbia, IL USA
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- Industrial Pressure, Level and Density Measurement Engineering (EI05)
23–24 August – ISA Headquarters, Research Triangle Park, NC USA
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- Industrial Flow Measurement Engineering (EI10)
25–27 August - ISA Headquarters, Research Triangle Park, NC USA
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Web Seminars (Live)
- CSE Review Web Seminar 3 - Measurement II (EN00W3)
18 August – 2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
(Part of the CSE Licensure Web Seminar Series*)
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- CSE Review Web Seminar 4: Control System Analysis (EN00W4)
25 August – 2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
(Part of the CSE Licensure Web Seminar Series*)
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**Save almost 25% when you register for all six seminars at one time! To take advantage of the series pricing ($870 ISA Member/$1,020 List), you must call ISA Customer Service at +1 919-549-8411 to register as this offer is not available online.
Other Upcoming Events & Training:
- ARC's Eighth India Forum - July 14-17, 2010
- Introductory One-Day Seminar on EtherNet/IP and Industrial Ethernet - July 20, 2010
- Profinet One-Day Training - Kansas City -
July 22, 2010
- ARC's Twelfth Annual Forum in Asia -
July 23, 2010
- Scientific Automation Seminars -
July 27, 2010
- 2nd Annual Chem/Petrochem & Refineries Shutdowns & Turnarounds - August 3-4, 2010
- NIWeek 2010 - August 3-5, 2010
- Smart Energy International Conference and Technology Expo 2010 - September 7-9, 2010
- Emerson Global Users Exchange 2010 - September 27 - October 1, 2010
- ISA Automation Week -
October 4-6, 2010
- Remote 2010 Conference & Expo - October 18-20, 2010
- GridWeek - October 18-21, 2010
- Invensys OpsManage'10 - October 18-22, 2010
- SUBNET User Group Conference 2010 - October 24-28, 2010
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Introductory One-Day Seminar on EtherNet/IP and Industrial Ethernet - November 11, 2010
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