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| September 22, 2010 |
| Sponsor: National Instruments |
Wireless Sensor Networks – An Introduction to Technologies and Architectures
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Portable ultrasonic flowmeters
By Kevin Lavelle for InTech
Clamp-on ultrasonic flowmeters are widely used throughout the process and other industries because their non-invasive nature confers inherent advantages over other flowmeter technologies. Material compatibility, contamination, and corrosion risk factors are eliminated. Process integrity is unaffected, and installation costs are much lower.
Natural gas quality monitoring over the Internet - No programmers required
By Bill Lydon for Automation.com
The PlantGuard natural gas remote monitoring device allows easy access to real-time 24/7 gas quality updates remotely through a mobile device. The unit consists of a laser device and a NI CompactRIO controller that monitors particle distribution, flow rate, and process conditions in the pipeline.
Cheaper, faster, better
By Jim Pinto for InTech
Productivity has now become a global race. It is a fierce, head-to-head competition between regions and nations for the single reason that it is the source of the wealth, the key to improvements in living standards. Those who can make things cheaper, faster, better win!
Combustible gas detector sensor drift: Catalytic vs. infrared
By Kelly Rollick, et al for InTech
Catalytic bead combustible sensor technology dates back to the 1830s. The 1950s saw a surge in infrared spectrum use. These distinct gas detection technologies offer advantages and disadvantages, with conditions determining the better choice for specific applications.
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| Product Sponsorship: FRABA |
 Heavy-duty Absolute Rotary Encoders for tough spots!
POSITAL’s stainless steel MCD encoders can stand up to dust, dirt, even high-pressure water jets! Analog, digital or CANopen interfaces. |
| Application Stories |
_thumb.jpg) Cogent Android Phones Gain Access to Live Process Data
Java-based solution puts real-time data from industrial processes into a mobile phone or other Android-based device, using the OPC DataHub from Cogent Real-Time Systems.
Emerson provides shutdown protection for gas storage project in China
Seven PressureGuard systems, which require no external power source, will protect the gas storage reservoir by closing gate valves when a high or low pressure threshold has been reached.
Ethernet Direct supplies Ethernet Switches to a building in Iceland
Höfðatorg installed HME-623 Ethernet switches and HUE-800 unmanaged Ethernet switches. HME-623s serve three floors in the Towers, while HUE-800s are distributed on the floors.
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| Resources |
_thumb.jpg) ABB publishes brochure on scalable device management
Six-page color brochure covers ABB's scalable device management tools: Asset Vision Professional, Asset Vision Basic, Mobility handhelds, and the local instrument HMI.
_thumb.jpg) Moore Industries publishes Interactive Line Card for Power Plant Applications
The interactive line card includes pop-up "Selection Hints" that link to technical product information on Moore Industries' web site.
_thumb.jpg) Linear Motion Resource Center
The Bosch Rexroth site features product configuration tools, technical documents, product updates and other useful information.
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| White Papers |
_thumb.jpg) Pentair publishes Data Center Cabinet White Paper
Featuring 28 pages of data center trends, equipment overviews, configuration options and design factors, this white paper delivers information on the most efficient and cost-effective power and cooling solutions.
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| Product Sponsor: Grace Engineered Products |
 A ‘Safe Switch’ Makes Diagnostics Easy!
The GracePort® E5 Ethernet Switch takes the 30-minute task of diagnostics and turns it into a 30-second one. The E5 saves panel space because it is designed to fit into a GracePort®, and not on the already crowded DIN Rail. |
| New Products |
 Siemens PLM Software announces Mechatronics Concept Designer
Mechatronics Concept Designer is an integrated machine design solution for companies that develop and market machine tools and production machines. |
_thumb.jpg) Servo2Go introduces HT24 Hybrid Stepper Motors
HT24 motors are available with single or dual shafts, and all motors are optimized for microstepping. Optional encoders, gearheads and brakes are also available. |
_thumb.jpg) Cognex announces DataMan 8000 Series handheld ID reader
DataMan 8000 Series can read 1D and 2D codes regardless of size, quality, printing method or surface. |
_thumb.jpg) ExperTune allows Cascade Loop tuning from a Web Browser
Cascade control loops can now be tuned directly from the web browser interface of the PlantTriage Loop Performance Monitor. |
Honeywell Releases Experion MX QC System for Paper Industry
Experion MX has integrated process performance analysis systems, such as web inspection, web monitoring and condition monitoring to track the root cause of breaks, defects and process variability. |
 Software Toolbox enhances FactoryWidgets Manufacturing Software
Version 3.2 adds standards-based OPC data sources, expanded licensing flexibility, and added flexibility for displaying KPI data values. |
_thumb.jpg) CimQuest INGEAR updates Visual Studio .NET class libraries
Enhancements provide an alternative to OPC-based driver software for for Allen-Bradley MicroLogix, SLC and PLC-5 families of programmable logic controllers. |
_thumb.jpg) Advantech Introduces EKI-6311GN 802.11n Wireless Access Point
EKI-6311GN can achieve data rates up to 150Mbps, which allows high-speed internet access with various data and network video surveillance transmissions. |
_thumb.jpg) QSI Introduces QTERM-A7 HMI
QTERM-A7 has NEMA-4X / IP66 sealing, operates in extended temperature ranges and is certified for use in Class I Div 2 hazardous locations. |
_thumb.jpg) Balluff introduces CC-Link machine mount I/O
Product line includes heavy duty machine mount I/O modules, supporting cordsets, and connectivity accessories for a CC-Link fieldbus network. |
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| Company & Organization News |
HART Communication Foundation improves WirelessHART Test System
Updates improve test performance, tool usability and technician productivity.
Rockwell Automation and FANUC to combine CNCs and PACs
The two companies will work on connectivity between their respective controller platforms through open communication technologies, such as the EtherNet/IP and FL Net protocols.
FANUC CNC Changes Name to FANUC FA
FANUC FA America Corporation represents the FA (Factory Automation) division of FANUC Ltd. Japan.
MTConnect Announces Legacy Machine Tool Connectivity Working Group
This group will provide best practices and overall guidance for the connectivity of thousands of legacy machine tools in manufacturing shops around the globe.
OPC Foundation and MTConnect Institute to develop standard
OPC and MTConnect will cooperate in developing standards called MTConnectOpcUa.
Profinet and Powerlink are top real-time Ethernet protocols
IMS Research says POWERLINK and PROFINET are the most used industrial Ethernet protocols for transferring machine and sensor data in true real-time.
Hannover Fair to join IMTS
Industrial Automation North America will occur September 10–15, 2012, alongside the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) 2012 at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois.
Invensys to stage more OpsManage'10 shows
OpsManage’10 shows will be held in Orlando; Sydney, Australia; Tokyo, Japan; Seoul, Korea; Taipei, Taiwan; Paris, France; and São Paulo, Brazil.
SME to Acquire Tooling U
SME will acquire all outstanding shares of Tooling U, a provider of online training for the manufacturing industry.
Manufacturing technology consumption up 58.9% in 2010
July U.S. manufacturing technology consumption totaled $266.08 million, up 58.9% compared with 2009.
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| Project News |
ABB to automate mine conveyors in Australia
ABB will provide the electrical and automation system for six underground mine incline conveyors for Newcrest Mining s Cadia East gold and copper project in southeastern Australia.
OSI to supply SCADA system to Colorado Springs Utilities
OSI will supply multiple SCADA and Energy Management Systems to upgrade Gas, Water, and Electric system operations.
Siemens to automate R&D equipment for biomass pretreatment
Simatic S7-1200 controllers will automate the Bench Scale Hydrolyzer System at Penn State.
Dresser to supply more control valves to China Nuclear
Dresser will supply an additional $10 million in control valves to China Nuclear Power Engineering Company for Ningde, Yangjiang and Fangchenggang nuclear power plants.
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| Featured ISA Books |
 Analytical Instrumentation
By R.E. Sherman
Offering some theory and a lot of real-world hands-on experience, this book is designed for field analyzer technicians, newly-graduated engineers-in-training and knowledgeable manufacturers application personnel. Included are drawings of sample systems that work and comments on ones that don’t work. In addition, justifications and organization guidelines on process analyzer systems are presented.
 Calibration: A Technician's Guide
By Mike Cable
This comprehensive review of calibration provides an excellent foundation for understanding principles and applications of the most frequently performed tasks of a technician. Topics addressed include terminology, bench vs. field calibration, loop vs. individual instrument calibration, instrument classification systems, documentation, and specific calibration techniques for temperature, pressure, level, flow, final control, and analytical instrumentation.
Browse more Books on ISA's website. |
| Events, Seminars & Training |
GE hosts Analytics & Intelligence Hands-On Workshops
Various locations through December 9, 2010
This free seminar and hands-on workshop will teach you how to apply analytics and extract intelligence from your real-time and historical data with GE Intelligent Platforms' Proficy software — driving significant improvements to your operations, regardless of your existing systems.
Rockwell Automation to Host Environmental Webinar
Webinar shows how Rockwell Software CEM can accurately monitor emissions and compliance information at a significantly reduced cost than hardware-based Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems.
SICK Announces Free Automation Solutions Forum in Atlanta
The forum includes free seminars designed to help attendees reduce costs, increase productivity and enhance safety.
ISA Training Savings Opportunity!
To help you and your colleagues get the training you need during these difficult economic times, ISA is offering three registrations to a classroom training course for the price of two registrations: That’s 3-for-2!
And, as an added bonus, you can still take advantage of ISA’s regular group pricing (when available) on the second registration. That’s an additional $100 savings on your total registration!
Most ISA classroom course offerings qualify for this package. All three registrations in the package must be for the same training course offering. Contact ISA Customer Service for more information on qualifying course offerings.
This package is not available through online registration and is only valid through 31 December 2010. To take advantage of this package, call ISA Customer Service at +1 919-549-8411 and reference “3-for-2.” More information.
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
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