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| November 10, 2010 |
| Sponsor: ProSoft Technology |
ProSoft i-View turns iPhone into mobile HMI
The new ProSoft i-View mobile app from ProSoft Technology transforms iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad devices into mobile human machine interfaces using ProSoft Technology’s 802.11 industrial wireless or cellular solutions. The ProSoft i-View brings real-time process control and intelligence to the fingertips of engineers, plant floor operators and maintenance technicians.
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| Sponsor: GE Intelligent Platforms |
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Building on GE’s commitment to reduce our own, and our customers’, resource consumption, GE Intelligent Platforms is releasing Proficy for Sustainability Metrics – a solution that delivers intuitive and actionable information to the people who can have the greatest impact in reducing excess consumption in your operations.
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| Product Sponsor: Software Toolbox |
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| New Products |
_thumb.jpg) AutomationDirect introduces sensors for food and beverage
Proximity and photoelectric sensors are compliant with the IP69K standard, withstand washdown conditions up to 212℉ and are constructed of FDA certified materials. |
 Control Station Introduces PlantESP PID Control Loop Monitor
In addition to identifying control loops that are in need of tuning, PlantESP alerts users to performance issues related to a plant’s mechanical final control elements and its process limits. |
_thumb.jpg) Belden releases two DataTuff Industrial Ethernet Cables
7957A and 7958A Category 5e 600V AWM-rated cables are suitable for use in listed motor control centers (MCCs) and switch gear in tough EMI environments. |
_thumb.jpg) Exele Introduces TopView SQL
TopView SQL allows a user to query almost any relational database as a source of "monitored data" for TopView. |
_thumb.jpg) Molex announces eNetMeter Portable Test Unit for DeviceNet
The eNetMeter Portable Test Unit includes eNetMeter hardware, NetAlytix software, a 24V DC power supply and quick connections to both DeviceNet and EtherNet/IP in a hardened industrial case. |
Rockwell enhances PlantPAx Process Automation System
Enhancements in Release 2.0 include features for high availability, device integration and asset management, design productivity, batch and sequencing control, and operations productivity. |
Invensys introduces AutoSave for Wonderware
AutoSave for System Platform enhances change management at the application object level for graphics, templates and instances of application objects. |
_thumb.jpg) Siemens introduces FastConnect gigabit Ethernet connectors
FastConnect connectors enable fast and fault-free RJ45 plug assembly. The RJ45 Plug’s metal housing provides electromagnetic shielding, as well as tensile strain relief for the IE FC cable. |
_thumb.jpg) Emerson expands diagnostics in Rosemount 3051S instrumentation
Enhancements include diagnostic coverage beyond transmitter electronics to identify and prevent abnormal process and installation issues. |
_thumb.jpg) Nematron Introduces ePC Lite Industrial PC
The ePC15T has an Intel ATOM N270 1.6 GHz processor and Intel CPU board to provide enough processing power to run the most complex HMI and SCADA applications. |
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| Company & Organization News |
Emerson Process Management joins FDT Group
FDT Group named Steve Armstrong of Emerson to the Board of Directors and Martin Zielinski to the Executive Committee as Vice President.
FieldServer signs ProSoft Technology as exclusive distributor
ProSoft will be the exclusive provider of the SlotServer Communication Module from FieldServer.
Baumer Acquires Waaree Instruments in India
Waaree Instruments is engaged in the designing, manufacturing and marketing of process control instruments and solutions.
Opto 22 joins Save Energy Now program
Opto 22 will work with representatives from the DOE's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy's (EERE) Industrial Technologies Program.
Honeywell Expands University Student Competition
Honeywell’s annual student competition is now open to students in North and South America. Selected students will present winning entries at the Honeywell Users Group Symposium, held each June in Phoenix.
ABB to keep Symphony control system beyond 2015
ABB will continue to invest in the development of the Symphony product range beyond 2015.
National Manufacturing survey finds weak job market
A Grant Thornton survey says only 18% of manufacturers plan to increase hiring in the next six months, while 22% plan to decrease hiring.
Other Company & Organization News:
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| Project News |
Flowserve to supply valves to China Nuclear plants
Flowserve main steam isolation valves will be used at the CPR-1000 design Fuqing Units 3 and 4, and Tianwan Units 5 and 6. Valves in the order will be manufactured at the Flowserve facility in Raleigh, N.C.
DEACOM to supply ERP to Enterprise Specialty Products
ESP will use the ERP software for its formulation, Quality Control, inventory/lot control, Material Requirements Planning, environmental reporting, production, accounting, and financials.
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| Events, Seminars & Training |
SERCOS III for Motion Control Webinars
This series explores the latest Ethernet-based SERCOS III advances, including safety, I/O and programming tools, plus practical applications.
Securing your industrial network webinar
Phoenix Contact’s webinar discusses the increasing importance of cyber security in the industrial world, and how a defense-in-depth solution can protect an industrial network.
Installing, Calibrating, and Maintaining Electronic Instruments
December 6-10, 2010 - ISA Headquarters, 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.
Industrial Networking and Security
December 6-10, 2010 - ISA Headquarters, Research Triangle Park, NC USA
In this course, you will learn about the latest developments in networking, including practical tips on designing, implementing and testing TCP/IP-based networks and how to apply them securely and reliably in an Industrial environment.
ISA100 Webinar Series
Save almost 25% when you register for all three seminars at one time! To take advantage of the series pricing ($435 ISA Member/$525 List), you must call ISA Customer Service at +1 919-549-8411 to register as this offer is not available online.
- Introduction to ISA100 - A Universal Family of Wireless Standards for Industrial Automation
Wednesday, November 17, 2010 - 2:00-3:30pm
This is the first of three web seminars covering the ISA100 family of standards. This web seminar will provide insight into the architecture and future directions of the ISA100 family of standards and how the family will provide an integrated approach to industrial wireless.
- Introduction to ISA-100.11a - The First Standard of the ISA100 Universal Family of Wireless Standards for Industrial Automation
Wednesday, December 1, 2010 - 2:00-3:30pm
This is the second of three web seminars covering the ISA100 family of standards. This web seminar will provide an overview of the ISA-100.11a standard, its future directions, and how it fits an integrated approach to industrial wireless for the process industries.
- Deployment of ISA-100.11a—The First Standard of the ISA100 Universal Family of Wireless Standards for Industrial Automation
Wednesday, December 8, 2010 - 2:00-3:30pm
This is the third of three web seminars covering the ISA100 family of standards. This web seminar will provide an overview of deployment approaches for the ISA-100.11a standard, expected performance, and site issues.
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