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| November 17, 2010 |
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New Model 6381 Transmitter for monitoring Temperature, Relative Humidity, and diff. Pressure in Critical HVAC application
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Standards: Laying the groundwork for innovation, security
By H. L. "Leo" Staples Jr. for InTech
Companies around the world are feeling the pressures of globalization, regulatory complexity, economic instability, and workforce development. In challenging times, successful companies find ways to innovate. Technology innovations are the lifeblood of industry, allowing companies to optimize processes, lower costs, and mitigate risk.
Product Lifecycle Management in the Food Industry: No Candy Coating
By Thomas R. Cutler for Automation.com
Responding quickly to market trends with profitable, successful new products is the only way to achieve success in the hyper-competitive, margin-thin food and beverage marketplace. New products that drive revenue and meet customer and retailer demands are essential (while complying with stringent regulations.) Even one failed product development initiative is too costly.
No water required: Keeping solar panels clean
By InTech
One of the best places to put a solar panel is in the desert, but deserts are dusty, which means the panels have to be washed frequently so the dust does not stop them from capturing sunlight. New technology could provide a solution and allow solar panels to clean themselves.
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| Application Stories |
_thumb.jpg) Nord Drivesystems installed in Chronopost´s parcel hub
More than 1000 Nord Drivesystems geared motors with decentralised inverters have been installed in Chronopost´s main European hub, to the south of Paris.
_thumb.jpg) Emerson automates Varandey oil export terminal in Russia
Emerson supplied DeltaV control systems, AMS software, Rosemount instrumentation and Fisher control valves, communicating via HART, Modbus and FOUNDATION fieldbus protocols.
_thumb.jpg) TURCK Sensors help VENSYS Control Rotor Position on Wind Turbines
In each wind turbine, six uprox+ sensors—two on each blade—simultaneously determine the precise position of the rotors.
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| Resources |
 Calibration: A Technician's Guide
This comprehensive review of calibration provides an excellent foundation for understanding principles and applications of the most frequently performed tasks of a technician.
 Misumi publishes metric components catalog
Catalog covers mechanical components for machine building and assembly automation.
ABB publishes brochure on products for water plants
Sixteen-page color brochure describes ABB's products and solutions for the complete water cycle.
Keithley Hosts Applications Forum
The forum is moderated by instrumentation and applications experts, who are on hand to answer questions and direct forum visitors to sources of additional information.
Bud publishes Electronics Enclosures Catalog
The 80-page color catalog includes new plastic boxes, cabinet rack, and sheet-metal box and NEMA-box products.
Key Instruments announces E-Commerce Site for Flow Meters
The site allows customers to purchase select standard flow meters 24 hours a day.
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Using U.C.ME-OPC you can acknowledge or escalate alarms and receive production reports to your cellphone in real-time! |
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 Opto 22 introduces OptoEMU power Sensor
OptoEMU Sensor lets small- to medium-sized commercial and industrial customers gather electrical energy consumption data from their facilities' electrical panels, metering devices and other equipment. |
_thumb.jpg) Control See enhances U.C.ME-OPC alarm software
Version 2010 SP1 upgrade improves system reliability by reducing the risk that alarm text messages (SMS) will not be sent to the recipients. |
_thumb.jpg) Molex announces Brad SST PB3 Profibus Module
This stand-alone hardware platform includes PROFIBUS and Ethernet communication ports, enabling connectivity to any Rockwell ControlLogix and CompactLogix controller. |
_thumb.jpg) AutomationDirect adds 4-inch TFT Touch Panel
The C-more Micro-Graphic family of operator interfaces now has a 4-inch TFT color touch screen HMI panel. |
_thumb.jpg) Longwatch Introduces XLP Low Power Video Surveillance System for Remote Areas
Video system for pipelines, well sites, pumping stations and other remote applications hibernates until it’s needed, then wakes up instantly to record video. |
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Eaton Enhances Series G circuit breaker
Enhancements include ground fault protection and non-fused current limiting breaker modules. |
_thumb.jpg) Nexen announces Spring-Engaged, Hydraulically Disengaged Caliper Brakes
Providing reliable operation at temperatures as low as -30 degrees Fahrenheit, these brakes out-perform traditional pneumatically actuated brakes. |
_thumb.jpg) ABB announces ACS310 drive for pump & fan applications
The ACS310 comes standard with two built-in PID controllers for regulating pressure, flow or other quantities on the basis of the actual need. |
_thumb.jpg) ACKSYS introduces M340 wireless interface to Modicon CPU
M340-WC can be configured as an Access Point, an Ethernet Bridge or a WDS repeater, in infrastructure and AD-HOC modes. |
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| Company & Organization News |
Advantech acquires ACA Digital Taiwan
ACA Digital specializes in industrial ruggedized portable products as well as design, manufacturing, and integration services.
exida achieves accreditation for ISASecure EDSA Certification program
The certification consists of three elements: a device Functional Security Assessment, a device Communication Robustness Test, and an organizational Software Development Security Assessment.
FDT Group and CC-Link agree to cooperate
CLPA will support the development of an annex of the protocol for the FDT standard to support the CC-Link family of networks including its CC-Link IE Field Gigabit Industrial Ethernet.
WIB Releases Comprehensive Cyber Security Standard
The international standard outlines a set of specific requirements focusing on cyber security best practices for suppliers of industrial automation and control systems.
Beijer Electronics acquires part of Korenix
Beijer Electronics acquired 37 percent of Korenix, becoming the largest shareholder in the company.
September manufacturing technology consumption up 66.1%
September U.S. manufacturing technology consumption totaled $399.76 million, according to AMTDA, the American Machine Tool Distributors’ Association and AMT, The Association For Manufacturing Technology.
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Simplifying OPC Server to Server Communication
November 24, 2010
1:00 PM - (GMT -5:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada), Bogota, Lima Time Zone
OPC server to server communication doesn’t have to be complex. We invite all who are involved in plant and manufacturing operations to attend our live, online presentation, which will discuss how to establish secure and robust OPC communication, present reliable tunneling solutions, and demonstrate real case studies from industry leaders.
Webinar - Revisiting the PC vs. PLC debate for Control Systems
December 2, 2010
10:00 AM - (GMT -6:00) Central Time (US & Canada), Mexico City Time Zone
Should industrial automation customers start using computers instead? In the past, the manufacturers have preferred PLCs because they are dependable and easy to troubleshoot. However, as factories demand more flexibility of and visibility into their factory processes, integrators are being pushed to more complex devices.
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