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September 15, 2010 |
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Embedded motor condition monitoring, diagnostics
By Adam Krug for InTech
Only a very small percentage of critical motors and motor loads in the U.S. actually are equipped with any sort of condition monitoring. This lack of adoption largely stems from the costs and complexity of conventional condition monitoring equipment. Embedded condition monitoring and remote diagnostics prevent equipment failure, reduce energy consumption, improve reliability.
From simulation to plant floor control
By Bill Lydon for Automation.com
MathWorks and their hardware partner, Speedgoat GmbH, took another big step onto the plant floor with a turnkey simulation solution. With xPC Target Turnkey, users can do virtual design and debugging of machines, production lines and processes and the results will be automatically implemented in real control systems.
New material stores vast amounts of energy
By InTech
Using super-high pressures similar to those found deep in the Earth, researchers have created a compact, material capable of storing vast amounts of energy.
2010 ISA honors, awards
By InTech
ISA is proud to acknowledge its members and industry leaders (not all honorees are ISA members/leaders) as they exemplify outstanding service and contributions to the automation profession. Below are some of the honorees who will be awarded at the ISA Honors and Awards Gala, 4 October, in Houston. |
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| Application Stories |
Emerson automates separations research facility
The pilot plant uses DeltaV S-series controllers with Electronic Marshalling, HART I/O, Smart Wireless communications, sensors and transmitters, digital control valves, and Coriolis meters.
_thumb.jpg) OSRAM uses FactoryLOOK software to watch semiconductor processes
FactoryLOOK software monitors, alerts and correlates manufacturer’s data while tracking the customer’s manufacturing processes.
_thumb.jpg) Torque Sensor works on servomotor test and calibration rig
A TorqSense non-contact sensor is used on the rig, which runs test motors against a 22kW DC spindle motor controlled by a Sprint Electric four quadrant DC drive.
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| Resources |
_thumb.jpg) PID Tutor publishes Cascade Control book
“Mastering Cascade Control” is designed to help technicians and engineers implement and troubleshoot split-range control applications.
_thumb.jpg) Brochure describes ABB magmeter
Brochure describes the FSM4000 electromagnetic flowmeter designed to combine the advantages of AC and DC magnetic exitation.
_thumb.jpg) Fluid Metering publishes Fluid Control Solutions Catalog
This catalog describes the capabilities of FMI to meet the demanding needs of the Medical, Analytical, Process and Industrial markets for Ultra-Precise Fluid Control from Microliters to Liters.
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| New Products |
_thumb.jpg) Siemens introduces Scalance XB unmanaged switches
Available with up to eight 10/100/1000 Mbit/s ports, the Scalance XB switches have a sturdy plastic housing for mounting on standard mounting rails. |
_thumb.jpg) Pepperl+Fuchs introduces MAC335 Universal Code Reader
MAC335 can read all common 1D and 2D code symbologies within an extremely large range without requiring mechanical modifications. |
_thumb.jpg) National Instruments Introduces High-Density Switching Solutions
NI SwitchBlock is for automated test systems with large numbers of channels. It can integrate with other PXI instruments and I/O for use as the core of large-scale automated test systems. |
_thumb.jpg) Semaphore Announces T-BOX LP Wireless RTU
T-BOX LP enables the complete integration of SCADA systems, control, and communications functionality in a single rugged package. |
_thumb.jpg) TURCK enhances hollow shaft miniature encoders
2430 shaft and 2440 hollow shaft miniature encoders are now available in absolute versions. |
_thumb.jpg) Moxa releases PoE+ Industrial Ethernet Switches
EDS-P506A-4PoE, EDS-P206A-4PoE and INJ-24 satisfy the demands of high power devices by providing up to 30 W of power, double the amount in the existing IEEE 802.3af PoE standard. |
_thumb.jpg) SoftDEL announces Aerodel Director Wireless Network Management System
Aerodel Director provides the ability for plant network engineers to visualize, monitor, troubleshoot and secure their industrial wireless network. |
_thumb.jpg) Toshiba Introduces IK-WB16A-W Wireless Camera
Equipped with IEEE 802.11n wireless connectivity and a versatile Pan, Tilt, and digital Zoom, the camera gives installers greater freedom to mount wherever detailed video surveillance is required. |
As One takes DCOM out of Catalyst OPC server
Catalyst System Development Platform (SDP) version 3.4 eliminates the need for Microsoft DCOM (Distributed Component Object Model) in distributed applications. |
_thumb.jpg) Tektronix announces TLA6000 Series logic analyzer
TLA6000 Series is suited for debug and analysis applications including signal integrity analysis, and embedded software integration and debug. |
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| Company & Organization News |
U.S. Energy Secretary Chu Interacts with Virtual Reality Simulator
Invensys Operations Management is supplying its EYESIM and DYNSIM solutions to the NETL and the United States Department of Energy to facilitate development and training for clean-coal plant operations.
TUV Rheinland Acquires Brazilian Company
Geris Engenharia e Serviços offers technical engineering services, particularly for the oil and gas industry and electricity producers and suppliers.
ISA Announces Honors & Awards Gala and Awards Honorees
Awards will be presented on 4 October 2010 to recognize Society service, technical accomplishments, contributions to education and individual achievements.
ARC says the low power AC drives market will improve
This trend will be due to growing investments in the infrastructure and manufacturing industries worldwide, and pressure from industry to deploy sustainability solutions that save energy.
Weidmuller Terminal Blocks Pass Insulation Tests
Testing for solar photovoltaic (PV) applications ensures that Weidmuller terminals can withstand a continuous voltage of 1000 VDC under all climatic conditions. |
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| Project News |
GE to supply Ethernet switches to the Army
The switches will be used as the communications hub for command and control systems on a range of vehicles including unmanned air and ground vehicles.
ARC Informatique to supply PcVue software to SECHE
The SECHE Group and its subsidiary TREDI will use PcVue for its plants, including household and industrial waste incineration plants, and biogas power plants.
Lanner to supply computers to Wallflower for Digital Signage
Wallflower will use Lanner’s LEC-7900 digital signage platform, capable of running 3 streams of video. |
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| Featured ISA Books |
A Guide to the Automation Body of Knowledge, 2nd Edition
By Vernon L. Trevathan
This edition has been updated and additional topics added covering custom software, control equipment structure, and continuous emissions monitoring systems. This book defines the most important automation concepts and processes, while also describing the technical skills professionals require to implement them in today's industrial environment. You will turn to this book again and again as the ultimate source on what is encompassed by automation.
 Advanced PID Control
By Karl J. Ǻström , Tore Hägglund
This new book builds on the basics learned in PID Controllers but augments it through use of advanced control techniques.The book provides a solid foundation for understanding, operating and implementing the more advanced features of PID controllers, including auto-tuning, gain scheduling and adaptation. Particular attention is given to specific challenges such as reset windup, long process dead times, and oscillatory systems.
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| Events, Seminars & Training |
Webinar: What’s modernization got to do with it?
September 23, 2010
10:00 AM - (GMT -6:00) Central Time (US & Canada), Mexico City Time Zone
Join us to learn best practices to cost-effectively modernize your process control and automation infrastructure, reduce deployment time and eliminate data redundancy and associated manpower costs while moving your legacy applications onto standardized systems that maintain existing business rules and turn the tsunami of data into profitable operations.
National Instruments to Host Free Full-Day Technical Conferences
These events, offered in 27 cities in the United States and Canada from September to December, will deliver technical sessions, hands-on tutorials and product demonstrations by NI experts to more than 3,000 scientists, engineers and industry professionals.
ISA’s October 2010 Training Schedule
Classroom Training
ISA Fall Training Institute, JW Marriott Hotel, Houston, TX, USA
ISA Headquarters, Research Triangle Park, NC USA
University of Houston, Houston, TX USA
Web Seminars (Live)
Other Upcoming Events:
- Emerson Global Users Exchange 2010 - September 27 - October 1, 2010
- Substation Management & Reliability Conference - September 30, 2010 - October 1, 2010
- ISA Automation Week - October 4-6, 2010
- YAPFEST 2010 - October 5, 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
Other Upcoming Training:
- GE's PACSystems high availability hands-on workshops - Through October 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
- How to Use Energy Monitoring to Improve the Bottom Line (Webinar) - September 23, 2010
- Scientific Automation Seminar - September 28 - October 1, 2010
- Controller Redundancy in PAC Control 9 (Webinar) - October 7, 2010
- OPC Foundation Training Class - Boston - October 12, 2010
- OPC Unified Architecture Developers' Workshop 2010 - October 18-20, 2010
- FOUNDATION Fieldbus 1-Day Seminar - October 19 & 21, 2010
- OPC Foundation Training Class - Atlanta - November 10, 2010
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