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July 28, 2010
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The past and future of automation - what’s in store for the next 40 years?
By Don Frey for InTech
I began to think about the significant changes our profession faces in the next 10 years or so. Our profession faces a significant “changing of the guard” as the Vietnam generation retires and leaves the workforce. This change means many newcomers in our ranks over the next few years. Where will they gain their practical knowledge to become skilled practitioners?

Smart Grid tour educates industry and consumers
By Bill Lydon for Automation.com
While the Smart Grid is going to take some time to develop, investing in energy conservation and efficiency has always made sense. Siemens Smart Grid Tour educates industry and consumers using thought-leadership panels, videos, interactive demos, and educational sessions on topics including automation, power distribution, generation, and transmission.

Pressure measurement in industrial applications
By John Van Nostrand for InTech
Next to temperature, pressure is the second most common measurement in process plants, and temperature and pressure measurement often go hand-in-hand in industrial applications. Modern pressure transmitters are extremely accurate and include smart electronics, built-in diagnostics, and a host of connectivity options.

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Application Stories

ABB commissions world’s longest DC power transmission linkABB commissions world’s longest DC power transmission link
The ±800 kV Xiangjiaba-Shanghai UHVDC link has the capacity to transmit up to 7,200 megawatts (MW) of power from the Xiangjiaba hydropower plant in southwest China to Shanghai.

Agrochemical Operation Reduces pH Maintenance Hours By 50%Agrochemical Operation Reduces pH Maintenance Hours By 50%
Agrochemical producer saved $450,000 per year by switching to Endress+Hauser’s pH analyzers. Specifically, maintenance labor was reduced by 50% and consumable usage was cut by 60%.

Emerson Coriolis meters handle fiscal metering applicationEmerson Coriolis meters handle fiscal metering application
Micro Motion Coriolis flow meters provide precision and repeatability for metering of denatured alcohol at Italian agro-industrial operation

DC drives improve productivity of steel millDC drives improve productivity of steel mill
Kocaer Haddecilik in Turkey installed DC drives,and a SCADA system, complete with Profibus, Ethernet and fibre-optic networking.

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Resources

NAG expands numerical software libraryNAG expands numerical software library
The Numerical Algorithms Group (NAG) added 150 numerical algorithms for C and C++ to the NAG C Library.

Onset Announces Energy Monitoring Resources CDOnset Announces Energy Monitoring Resources CD
The CD includes white papers, webinars and podcast interviews discussing how portable data loggers can streamline energy efficiency projects to yield optimum building energy performance.

ASI publishes Connectivity Products BrochureASI publishes Connectivity Products Brochure
Brochure covers cordsets and extension cords, M8 and M12 connectors, distribution boxes, industrial automation sensors, and solenoid valve connectors and cables.

ABB brochure details Torbar pitot tube flowmetersABB brochure details Torbar pitot tube flowmeters
Brochure lists features and benefits, general specifications, typical applications, and successful fluids measured.

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Product Sponsor: TURCK
Single Segment Redundant Backplane for FOUNDATION FieldbusSingle 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 enhances Embedded Vision SystemNational Instruments enhances Embedded Vision System
Enhancements include the addition of Windows OS support and Camera Link connectivity.
Emerson releases Rosemount 702 Wireless Discrete TransmitterEmerson releases Rosemount 702 Wireless Discrete Transmitter
Rosemount 702 Wireless Discrete transmitters with Tyco Thermal Controls’ TraceTek technology make it easy for operators to do hydrocarbon leak detection.
AutomationDirect announces PSE series Encapsulated Power SuppliesAutomationDirect announces PSE series Encapsulated Power Supplies
PSE series is ideal for space-limited applications and can be easily screw mounted to a panel or equipment chassis.
GE Intelligent Platforms announces Proficy Accelerator for WeighingGE Intelligent Platforms announces Proficy Accelerator for Weighing
Software reduces ingredient variation in food, beverage, CPG and life sciences manufacturing to increase product quality and safety.
TURCK introduces incremental magnetic encodersTURCK introduces incremental magnetic encoders
TURCK 2430 shaft and 2440 hollow shaft encoders have a temperature range of -20 to 85°C, and a maximum speed rating of 12,000 RPM.

Advantech introduces APAX-5070 Modbus/TCP Remote I/OAdvantech introduces APAX-5070 Modbus/TCP Remote I/O
This Modbus/TCP coupler module allows any PC, controller, or HMI device that supports the Modbus/TCP protocol to add remote I/O functionality.
SICK releases CLV500 Bar Code ScannersSICK releases CLV500 Bar Code Scanners
Barely larger than a USB plug, they can easily be installed where space is extremely limited.
Deeter Electronics announces Wireless RouterDeeter Electronics announces Wireless Router
Wireless Router increases the range of wireless communication between sensors and a Base Station.
Hope introduces thin-client-ready operator stationsHope introduces thin-client-ready operator stations
These self-contained workstations are available with 15”, 17” or 19” LCD monitors housed in NEMA-rated black powder-coated or stainless steel enclosures.
Rockwell's Emergency-Stop Push Buttons Earn TÜV Safety CertificationRockwell's Emergency-Stop Push Buttons Earn TÜV Safety Certification
Rockwell Automation earned TÜV certification for the B10d Functional Safety rating on all styles of Allen-Bradley emergency-stop push buttons.

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Company & Organization News

Honeywell Acquires E-mon
E-Mon is a manufacturer of electric submetering products and systems.

Virus affecting Simatic WinCC SCADA systems
The Trojan, which spreads via USB sticks and uses a Microsoft security breach, can affect Windows computers from XP upward.

WirelessHART Approved as European National Standard
Te European Committee for Standardization (CEN) has approved the WirelessHART specification as a European National Standard (EN 62591).

IEC certifies competency of personnel working in hazardous areas
To obtain an IECEx Certificate of Personnel Competency, the candidate will have to undergo a series of knowledge tests and an assessment of qualifications and experience.

ABB orders up, revenues down in Q2
ABB’s orders grew 5 percent in the second quarter of 2010, led by increases of more than 20 percent in each of the company’s automation divisions.

Underwriters Laboratories Authorizes Class CF Fuse and Fuse HolderUnderwriters Laboratories Authorizes Class CF Fuse and Fuse Holder
The new Class CF is the first class with Peak Current Let-Through Curves in the standard. These curves cover the range of currents from 25kA to 300kA, and allow users to pick any available current they want.

General Monitors Flame Detectors Receive IECEx ApprovalGeneral Monitors Flame Detectors Receive IECEx Approval
Several General Monitors Flame Detectors are now IECEx approved for hazardous monitoring in a wide range of industrial processes.

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Project News

Emerson to retrofit controls at Korean thermal power plantEmerson to retrofit controls at Korean thermal power plant
Emerson will supply an Ovation control system and Rosemount pressure and level instrumentation to the Samcheonpo thermal power plant, located in South Gyeongsang Province in South Korea.

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Featured ISA Books

ISA99 Security Guidelines and User Resources for Industrial Automation and Control Systems, 3rd Edition
The new ISA99 Security Guidelines and User Resources CD contains critical industry technical reports developed by world-renowned cyber security and automation systems experts, as well as associated technical publications and resource papers. This comprehensive CD includes standards, technical publications and other resources.

Boiler Control Systems Engineering, Second Edition Boiler Control Systems Engineering, Second Edition
By G.F. (Jerry) Gilman
This book is for anyone who works with boilers: utilities managers, power plant managers, control systems engineers, maintenance technicians or operators. The information deals primarily with water tube boilers with Induced Draft (ID) and Forced Draft (FD) fan(s) or boilers containing only FD fans. It can also apply to any fuel-fired steam generator.

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Events, Seminars & Training

Practical Advice for Designing to UL®508A Webcast
July 29, 2010 - 2:00 pm (GMT -5:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada), Bogota, Lima Time Zone
The educational webcast examines the implications of UL 508A standards for panel designers, and discusses: Designing to UL508A, Application considerations, and Branch circuit discussion.

Installing, Calibrating, and Maintaining Electronic Instruments
August 9-13, 2010
Location: Research Triangle Park, NC USA
This popular course offers a combination of practical information and hands-on experience, covering proper installation, calibration, and maintenance of electronic instruments. You will examine characteristics of electronic control systems; techniques for installing electronic instruments; and procedures for configuring and calibrating transmitters, transducers, and controllers. Approximately 40% of your time in this course is spent working with equipment.

Introduction to Industrial Automation and Control
August 16-20, 2010
Location: Columbia, IL USA
This popular course combines lecture and hands-on labs to provide an overview of industrial measurement and control. Technicians, engineers, and managers are provided with a foundation for communication with other control system professionals. This course serves as a solid fundamental course for introduction to other ISA courses.

ISA Marketing & Sales Summit
September 1-3, 2010
Location: Atlanta, GA, USA
ISA’s 5th Annual Marketing & Sales Summit will help marketing and sales executives in the automation markets meet the strategic and tactical challenges of the 21st century. This unique event is designed exclusively for senior sales and marketing professionals in the automation markets.

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