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August 25, 2010 |
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2nd Annual Substation Management & Reliability Conference
September 30-October 1, 2010
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Hear from senior level executives from top Electric Utilities companies on how to align substation operations with NERC regulations and gain end user perspectives from companies leveraging the latest Smart Grid technologies to increase efficiency, improve operations and cut costs.
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| Featured Articles |
Automating one of North America’s largest pipelines
By Steve Pulsifer and Jim Nelson for InTech
Managing the construction and installation of one of North America’s largest pipeline projects is not an easy job. In fact, a project of this magnitude requires a significant planning and organizational effort. Standardized SCADA controls and software reduce engineering and commissioning time keeping 1,700-mile pipeline on schedule.
Time for Innovation declared at NIWeek 2010
By Bill Lydon for Automation.com
NIWeek 2010 attracted a record 3000 engineers, scientists and researchers from all over the world. Dr. James Truchard highlighted how NI's products help users become more like Edison by enabling them to innovate more quickly. Jeff Kodosky elaborated on their innovative research on distributed real-time systems and the tight integration of hardware configuration along with timing.
Factory employers find skills shortage
By InTech
Factory owners have been adding jobs slowly but steadily since the beginning of the year, giving a lift to the fragile economic recovery. The problem, the companies said, is a mismatch between the kind of skilled workers needed and the ranks of the unemployed.
New standards project ‘keeping it real’ for users
By Ellen Fussell Policastro for InTech
Last month, leaders of the newly chartered ISA106 committee, which deals with procedural automation for process operations, discussed the needs, benefits, and strategies for developing standards, recommended practices, and technical reports on the life cycle of automated procedures for continuous process operations. |
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| Product Sponsor: Acromag |
 White Paper: Introduction to Ethernet I/O
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| Application Stories |
_thumb.jpg) ABB adds SIS to Natural gas dehydration facility
Components of the SIS include a PLC logic solver, ABB 2600T pressure transmitters, and pneumatically actuated ball valves.
_thumb.jpg) Kollmorgen software controls Paper Processing Machine
Jakob Graphic Services used the Kollmorgen Automation Suite software package to control its jumbo roll collator.
_thumb.jpg) ABB flowmeters save money at Virginia Commonwealth University
ABB flowmeters cut steam losses and recovered more than $1.25 million a year in lost revenues.
NextEra Energy adds Triple-Redundant controls to Nuclear Turbine Generator
GE Energy supplied a Mark VIe Triple Modular Redundant (TMR) turbine control system to NextEra Energy's Seabrook Station. |
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| Resources |
_thumb.jpg) TURCK publishes powerfast Connectivity Catalog
Catalog covers TURCK’s complete line of powerfast products, including cordsets, connectors, tees, splitters and receptacles rated for up to 30 Amps and 600 Volts.
_thumb.jpg) BEI Releases Second Edition of Industrial Encoders for Dummies
This edition features new sections including in-depth explanations of resolution vs. accuracy, natural binary vs. gray code, and how to choose an encoder.
_thumb.jpg) ECD publishes 2010 CD Product Catalog
Catalog provides applications guidance and installation tips for devices measuring pH, ORP, pION, conductivity and resistivity, DO, Turbidity, as well as free and total Chlorine.
Inductive Automation offers free software development kit
The Ignition Module Software Development Kit (SDK) is now available for free via the Inductive Automation website. |
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| New Products |
_thumb.jpg) CimQuest updates .NET libraries for Logix controller family
INGEAR NET.LOGIX software provides an alternative to OPC-based driver software for Visual Studio .NET developers. |
_thumb.jpg) SICK announces WL27-3 Reflex Array photoelectric sensor
Applications include leading edge detection of irregularly shaped objects, such as products with tapered edges, bagged product, warped boards, and packaged products. |
_thumb.jpg) Rockwell Automation introduces PlantPAx Logix Batch software
The application is based on ISA-88 standards and provides controller-based recipe management and control capability. |
Final_(250_x_165)_thumb.jpg) FRABA adds fieldbus to OPTOCODE encoders
OPTOCODE encoders now have interfaces for EtherNet/IP and PROFINET IRT networks. |
 Emerson enhances Ovation expert control system
Enhancements include more intuitive operator interface, graphics building tools and field device configuration/troubleshooting environment. |
_thumb.jpg) Advantech releases Two Rugged Touch Panel PCs
TPC-651H and TPC-1251H come with an Intel Atom eMenlow XL processor, -20 to 60°C operating temperatures, and a front sealed design providing advanced IP65 protection. |
_thumb.jpg) Hoffman introduces SYSPEND Sanitary HMI System
SYSPEND Sanitary HMI System meets NEMA Type 4X and IP69K requirements for high pressure, high temperature washdown applications. |
 Omron STI introduces G9SP Programmable Safety Controllers
Software-based stand-alone controllers are quickly programmed to satisfy the complex safety control needs of small and mid-sized machines. |
_thumb.jpg) Endress+Hauser Announces Water Sampling Solutions
Fixed and portable samplers are designed for water and wastewater treatment, compliance monitoring and process reliability applications. |
 National Instruments updates DIAdem software
Enhancements in DIAdem 2010 include GPS synchronization, sound data playback and increased offline analysis and reporting capabilities. |
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| Company & Organization News |
Nidec to Acquire Emerson Electric's Motors & Controls Business
Emerson has a number of development, production and sales centers mainly in the United States and in other areas, including Mexico, People's Republic of China and the United Kingdom.
Rockwell Trains Teachers at Alexandria Technical & Community College
ATCC staff members will complete a Rockwell Automation train-the-trainer course, which will allow ATCC to offer five certified Rockwell Automation training courses to students.
ARC says Fuel Terminal Automation Market to grow
Bulk fuel terminal owner/operators will make investments to upgrade their automation systems, driving the market at above average rates over the next several years |
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| Project News |
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HPI to revamp turbine control panels at Kinder Morgan
The project requires the relocation of control panels and rewiring of entire skids for two Pratt & Whitney GG3s at the compressor stations.
ITS to supply Plant Information System to Brunner Mond
The Fusion Management Information System solution will link to an Emerson DeltaV system and replace the current PRISM system.
Deacom to supply ERP to Hunter Amenities
Hunter licensed the DEACOM Integrated Accounting and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Software System to manage all its business processes. |
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| Featured ISA Books |
 MES Guide for Executives: Why and How to Select, Implement, and Maintain a Manufacturing Execution System
By Bianca Scholten
Are you having trouble demonstrating to management what a manufacturing execution system (MES) is and what it can do for you? Or do you simply need to justify why your company even needs an MES? Perhaps you’re the executive decision maker and just need some answers. Bianca Scholten, author of the best-selling book The Road to Integration: A Guide to Applying ISA-95 in Manufacturing, shares her expertise on the topic in this easy-to-read guide to MES.
 Project Management: A Technician's Guide
By Leo Staples
Books on project management typically focus on the theory of project management and the role of the project manager or project engineer. This text explores project management from a technician’s perspective. Subjects include documentation requirements, communication requirements, planning & resource coordination, monitoring & control, administration, and closeout.
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| Events, Seminars & Training |
ISA Announces Automation & Control Track at ISA Automation Week 2010
The Automation & Control Track offers in-depth sessions focused on everything from the basics of temperature, pressure, level, and flow to supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) and distributed control systems.
PLC/PAC Automation: Advanced System Integration, Programming and Design
September 13-17, 2010 - Research Triangle Park, NC USA
This course defines Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and Process Automation Controllers (PAC) architecture, configuration, and programming from out-of-the-box to actual installation. It focuses on the IEC 6-1131-3 languages, which increase the power and capability of the PLC by tenfold and make an attractive option to other types of equipment. Included is the interfacing of the PLC /PAC hardware to a graphics panel (HMI) using the various industrial communications protocols.
Setpoints for Nuclear Safety-Related Instrumentation
September 21-23, 2010 - Research Triangle Park, NC USA
The latest version of the ANSI/ISA67 standard is focused on performance monitoring. The ANSI/ISA-67.04-2006 standard is intended for use in establishing procedures for determining setpoints, setpoint margins, and test routines in safety-related instrument channels. The course will discuss the terminology and the appropriate use of the standard and the steps necessary for the development of safety-related setpoint analysis.
How to Use Energy Monitoring to Improve the Bottom Line
September 23, 2010 - Webinar
10:00 AM - (GMT -8:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) Time Zone
Amid rising utility rates and an uncertain economy, businesses everywhere are reevaluating how they view energy costs. In this webinar, Opto 22's Arun Sinha and special guest Bill Holmes, P.E., explore energy monitoring.
Other Upcoming Events & Training:
- GE's PACSystems high availability hands-on workshops - Through October 2010
- ISA Marketing & Sales Summit -
September 1-3, 2010
- Smart Energy International Conference and Technology Expo 2010 - September 7-9, 2010
- Using WirelessHART Communication in Process Industries - September 13 - October 28, 2010
- Introductory One-Day Seminar on EtherNet/IP and Industrial Ethernet - Sept. 22, Oct. 7, 2010
- Emerson Global Users Exchange 2010 - September 27 - October 1, 2010
- Scientific Automation Seminar - September 28 - October 1, 2010
- Substation Management & Reliability Conference - September 30, 2010 - October 1, 2010
- ISA Automation Week - October 4-6, 2010
- OPC Foundation Training Class - Boston - October 12, 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
- Safety Automation Forum - November 2, 2010
- Automation Fair - November 3-4, 2010
- Wireless Sensor Networks & RTLS - November 16, 2010 - November 17, 2010
- OPC Foundation Training Class - Atlanta - November 10, 2010
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