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August 4, 2010
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Featured Articles

Cost savings realized with Energy Management Software
By Steve Norman for InTech
The process industry is a huge consumer of energy with the potential for major savings. The monitoring of these resources through Energy Management Software (EMS) can help you understand where and when these resources are being used and identify the areas of waste or overuse to reduce consumption, carbon emissions, and ultimately overall costs.

Honeywell makes move to capture business through SIs
By Bill Lydon for Automation.com
HPS is pursuing relationships with independent system integrators (SIs) to "capture incremental business" for smaller systems in applications including specialty chemicals, food & beverage, and pharmaceuticals. This article reviews the details of the Systems Integrator Program.

Power conditioning: Learn methods, techniques, tradeoffs for effective implementation
By Michael A. Stout for InTech
Selecting the right power conditioning device requires understanding the potential power pollution level of the power source and amount of protection the connected equipment demands. This broad topic can be simplified by describing the various conditioning and protection elements that might be incorporated into differing classes of power conditioning products.

Laser makes rain on demand
By InTech
Ultra-fast pulses from a powerful laser can create droplets of water out of thin air, according to a study published in Nature Photonics. With the right conditions and large enough droplets, the researchers said, the technique could be used to make rain on demand.

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Application Stories

ABB controls silicon production line at plant in NorwayABB controls silicon production line at plant in Norway
The System 800xA solution includes operator workplaces, five AC 800M controllers, and approximately 3000 I/O, and uses Foundation Fieldbus to communicate with the various types of process equipment.

Wireless Telemetry keeps the music goingWireless Telemetry keeps the music going
Omniflex Wireless Telemetry ensures water is delivered across the Glastonbury Festival site, quenching the thirst of 175,000 music lovers.

Datalogic stops lost luggage at Rome airportDatalogic stops lost luggage at Rome airport
By using bar code readers, the airport greatly decreased the problem of baggage lost and the consequential costs.

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Resources

SolaHD Publishes Power Quality GuidebookSolaHD Publishes Power Quality Guidebook
Guide serves as a solutions-oriented tutorial for solving key power quality problems such as voltage surges, power interruptions, brownouts, sags, transients, harmonics and electrical noise.

Haydon Kerk provides CAD models for RGS linear rail systemsHaydon Kerk provides CAD models for RGS linear rail systems
CAD downloads provide the flexibility to change/modify such features as rail length, number of carriages, screw resolution, motor step angle, motor voltage, and other parameters.

GAMBICA publishes guide to Selection of Efficient Motors & Controls
This guide assists in the selection of the best motor and control technology, addressing the differences in motor efficiency ratings, and the issues that affect the decision making process.

Nexen publishes brakes and clutch catalogNexen publishes brakes and clutch catalog
Catalog provides product information and images of brakes, clutches, clutch/brakes, tension control clutches and brakes, servomotor brakes, torque limiters and web tension controls.

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Product Sponsor: Canary Labs
Faster, Easier Trending & Analysis SystemFaster, Easier Trending & Analysis System
Acquire, store, retrieve, view, analyze, extract and report trend data from PLC's, equipment and software through OPC servers, compliant with OPC HDA specification. New InfoLink incorporates industry standard graphics symbols. See real-time graphical representation of your process using over 4,000 symbols. FREE Product Evaluation.
New Products
Honeywell announces WEB-700 building autmation controllerHoneywell announces WEB-700 building automation controller
WEB-700 controller supports multiple applications, including building automation and energy management, on the same platform.
WAGO updates 758 Series IPC LineWAGO updates 758 Series IPC Line
Updates include CoDeSys V2 software, Linux OS, IEC programming languages and multiple onboard fieldbus protocols for real-time control applications.
AMCI toughens DuraCoder Rotary EncodersAMCI toughens DuraCoder Rotary Encoders
DuraCoder encoders are now available with stainless steel housings and an IP69K rating for operation in the most extreme conditions.
Beckhoff Announces 16-Channel EtherCAT I/O BoxBeckhoff Announces 16-Channel EtherCAT I/O Box
High density EtherCAT Box modules for mounting directly on machines significantly reduce I/O cabling effort and the price per channel.
Emerson releases smaller CSI Machinery Health MonitorEmerson releases smaller CSI Machinery Health Monitor
Smaller version is more versatile for installation in remote or skid mount applications.
Sierra Introduces Cryogenic Mass Vortex Flow MeterSierra Introduces Cryogenic Mass Vortex Flow Meter
The Innova-Mass Model 240 and Model 241 measure mass flow, volumetric flow, temperature, pressure and density of cryogenic fluids down to -328°F.
Microscan introduces NERLITE HI-BRITE machine vision lightingMicroscan introduces NERLITE HI-BRITE machine vision lighting
Lights provide illumination over large areas in applications such as package sorting, food processing and packaging, automotive or aerospace assembly, or any large surface inspection.
Acromag cable adds Ethernet to Analog Signal ConditionersAcromag cable adds Ethernet to Analog Signal Conditioners
Cable interfaces industry-standard 3B and 5B backpanel’s 26-pin IDC ribbon cable connector to Acromag’s Ethernet Analog I/O modules.
FCI introduces ST51 flue gas Flow MeterFCI introduces ST51 flue gas Flow Meter
ST51 Flow Meter measures and monitors greenhouse gases per the EPA’s requirements.
Bentley enhances Substation design software
Enhancements in version V8i include expanded integration with ProjectWise, support for i-models, and improved model visualization using dynamic views.

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Company & Organization News

ISA announces ISA-100.11a certification services
The ISA100 Wireless Compliance Institute (WCI) announced ISA-100.11a certification services.

IBM and Honeywell Tridium to merge BAS software
The companies plan to integrate IBM Tivoli Monitoring for Energy Management and IBM Maximo Asset Management enterprise software with Tridium's Niagara and Sedona software.

Cimcorp Acquires RMT Robotics
RMT Robotics is a Canada-based manufacturer and integrator of robotic material handling systems.

GE buys part of SynapSense
SynapSense technology improves energy efficiency and cuts power and cooling costs in data centers.

Rockwell Automation Awards Grantek Systems Integration Status
Grantek is the first Rockwell Automation partner to meet requirements in all disciplines – control, process and information – at both the automation and enterprise tiers.

Servo2Go to distribute Exor HMIs
Servo2Go added Low Cost HMI models to its broad range of Operator Displays from Exor Electronic R&D.

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Project News

ABB to power deep water drilling rig
ABB will supply electrical power and drive systems for a new deep sea semi-submersible drilling rig to be built by Daewoo in South Korea

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Featured ISA Books

Automation Made Easy: Everything You Wanted to Know about Automation-and Need to Ask Automation Made Easy: Everything You Wanted to Know about Automation - and Need to Ask
By Peter G. Martin, Gregory Hale
After a quick glance at the plant floor, it is very easy to see the industrial automation industry interoperates with other functions within the enterprise. Trying to keep up with changing technologies, however, is never easy and the industrial automation environment is no exception. That is where this easy-to-read book comes in; it provides a basic functional understanding in the field of industrial automation.

Boiler Control Systems Engineering, Second Edition Batch Control Systems - Design, Application, and Implementation, 2nd Edition
By William M. Hawkins and Thomas Fisher
This revision of the 1990 work by Thomas Fisher covers an introduction to batch processes; batch control system structures; batch control; batch communications and batch control system design. Hawkins offers a comprehensive analysis of the development and evolution of batch control from the original NAMUR model through the most current publications in the 88 series.

Browse more Books on ISA's website.
Events, Seminars & Training

ISA Fall Training Institute 2010 - An ISA Automation Week Event
October 4-7, 2010
Location: Houston, TX USA
The ISA Fall Training Institute (FTI) offers a breadth of technical training topics—20 unbiased courses all conveniently located in one place—and provides students with access to additional knowledge and networking opportunities through the ISA Automation Week conference. FTI students will benefit from world-class technical training and the following special features and savings opportunities:

  • Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
  • Complimentary evening reception at the ISA Automation Week exhibition
  • Morning coffee breaks and lunch provided each day
  • FREE ISA certification exam offering
  • FTI Student conference rates for ISA Automation Week
  • ISA's 3-for-2 Training Registration Package
  • ISA Group Rates (where applicable)
  • Discounted room rate of $159/night at the JW Marriott Hotel

WirelessHART Seminar Schedule Announced
Vendor-neutral educational seminar for Users - Using WirelessHART Communication in Process Industries.

OptoWebinar: Recipes in PAC Display
August 12, 2010
10:00 AM - (GMT -8:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) Time Zone
Whether for batch processes or other uses, recipes can be a real time-saver. In this webinar, you'll learn: What is a recipe? Uses for recipe uploads and downloads; Creating, editing, and validating recipe file templates; and Configuring both trigger-based and operator-driven recipes.

Scientific Automation Seminar
September 28 - October 1, 2010
Location: Various Locations, USA
Beckhoff Automation will be hosting a no-charge seminar to show engineering managers how Scientific Automation can help reduce cost, increase performance and add functionality. In order to stay competitive, this is a must-attend event for manufacturers and machine builders.

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