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Emerson Exchange 2010 - Conquering Complexity
By Bill Lydon for Automation.com
The 2010 Emerson Global Users Exchange in San Antonio, Texas was a successful event, hosting more than 2300 attendees, representing 47 different countries. Bill Lydon reviews a few of the event highlights including keynote addresses, Human Centered Design, Asset management enhancements, DeltaV product roadmap, and control over wireless.
How to Avoid Radio Obsolescence
By Freewave for Automation.com
Over the years, companies have tried several different methods to monitor and control their plant distribution systems. This article covers the basic fundamentals required in designing a radio system that meets today’s needs while allowing for future growth.
Technical innovator, prolific author, teacher describe ISA Life Achievement Award winner
By Jim Strothman for InTech
The 2010 winner of ISA’s prestigious ISA Life Achievement Award, Gregory McMillan, credits working with "100 of the best minds in process industry" at Monsanto Co. for successfully launching his professional careers as a process control technical innovator, an educator, and a writer.
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| Application Stories |
Commtest diagnoses Peruvian hydroelectric plant
The machinery being monitored is among some of the most remote in the world, located high up in the Andes mountain range near the edge of the jungle district.
_thumb.jpg) NVision Helps build Handgun Replica
Soft Air USA used NVision’s laser scanning services to save three months in getting an Airsoft replica of FN Herstal’s FNP9-17 handgun to market.
_thumb.jpg) Intelligrated improves distribution center productivity for KeHE
The Allentown installation, valued at $1.8 million, is a hybrid system of horizontal pick carousels, a pick- and put-to-light carton flow module and a conveyor system.
Microdrive Controls Water pressure booster system
Pressurizer-VS provides supplemental pressurization of water supplies, using a control scheme that employs custom Baldor-developed firmware to regulate output flow and pressure.
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| Resources |
 Loop Checking: A Technician's Guide
This technician’s guide defines loop checking in the broader scope of control loop performance in addition to the more traditional terms of the plant startup. It discusses general methods and practices that can be applied across many processes/industries.
_thumb.jpg) Honeywell releases Test and Measurement Website
Website has easy-to-use product configuration and online ordering tools, simplified navigation, and product information.
_thumb.jpg) Banner publishes Interactive Catalog
The interactive catalog is sectioned identically to the print version, combining comprehensive and easy-to-reference product data with the convenience of online search capabilities.
_thumb.jpg) 3S-Smart Software Solutions publishes CoDeSys Device Directory
The CoDeSys Device Directory provides a comprehensive overview of almost 400 devices.
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| New Products |
_(250_x_196)_thumb.jpg) FRABA announces OPTIPACT motion sensors
OPTIPACT sensors can measure velocities as high as 4 m/sec (13 fps) in two directions (X and Y) with a measurement error of less than 1% and excellent dynamic response. |
_thumb.jpg) Dwyer introduces Series SIT Solar Powered Thermometer
The Series SIT Solar Powered Industrial Thermometer measures temperature with no batteries or power cables. |
_thumb.jpg) National Instruments introduces four FlexRIO modules
The four adapter modules are ideal for real-time measurements, nondestructive test (NDT) and ultrasound applications, communications systems and scientific research. |
_thumb.jpg) ProSoft Technology releases ProSoft i-View
ProSoft i-View mobile phone application for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch platforms transforms these devices into mobile human machine interfaces. |
_thumb.jpg) Tridium Releases Z-Wave Communication Card and Driver
Card and Driver allows users to use Z-Wave technology to create a wireless, two-way mesh network and have complete control of a network of compatible devices throughout a building. |
_thumb.jpg) GE enhances Proficy Machine Edition
Enhancements in version 6.5 include the ability to import and export control logic in XML, a local historical trending tool, and improved web publishing capabilities. |
Semaphore enhances Kingfisher SCADA system
Enhancements include DNP3 master functionality, DNP3 Secure Authentication, and new function blocks in the Kingfisher RTU library. |
_thumb.jpg) Kaspro releases VEGA-056 HMI
Priced at $430, VEGA-056 includes 3 serial ports, 1 USB Master Port, 1 USB Slave port and a MicroSD slot. |
_thumb.jpg) AutomationDirect releases TJN Class T fuses
The TJN series 300 VAC and TJS series 600 VAC fuses are extremely fast-acting fuses, making them ideal for use as the main fuse protection for panel boards, load centers, meter stacks, and AC drives. |
_thumb.jpg) Parker Hannifin releases Dual Seal Flange Adapters
Dual Seal Flange Adapters improve the reliability and safety of high-vibration, high-shock hydraulic four-bolt connections in critical subsea oil and gas applications. |
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| Company & Organization News |
Invensys combines simulators in Russia
TimeZYX Group will combine its reservoir simulation package, MKT, with Invensys' SimSci-Esscor simulation software system.
EPLAN Opens Regional Office in Houston
The new Houston office will be managed by Greg Gilmour who joined EPLAN Software & Services at the beginning of the month.
Weatherford licenses CygNet gas production Software
The agreement provides Weatherford with the exclusive right to use CygNet’s software in a Software as a Service (SaaS) environment.
GarrettCom ships 100,000th Managed Switch
GarrettCom shipped its 100,000th Magnum 6K Managed Switch to Schneider Electric.
FieldServer Technologies Awarded BTL Mark
QuickServer Building Automation gateway received a BTL Mark under device profile B-ASC.
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| Project News |
MatrikonOPC to supply OPC software to Indusoft
MatrikonOPC will supply its full range of OPC Servers for the InduSoft Web Studio (IWS) v7.0 platform.
Invensys to upgrade controls on Bluewater offshore platform
Invensys will update the legacy distributed control system (DCS) and safety systems aboard the Glas Dowr floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) unit.
ABB software to manage power plant assets in China
ABB will implement software and training programs at CNNP nuclear power plants in partnership with the Research Institute of Nuclear Power Operation and Computer Application Institute Nuclear Industry.
AVEVA supplies information management system to Promon Engenharia
AVEVA NET is an ISO 15926-compliant information management solution that automatically controls, links, evaluates and makes available all types of engineering and associated data and documents.
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- Control System Engineer: Cybertrol Engineering - Minneapolis, MN
- Controls Engineer: Degree Controls, Inc. - Milford, NH
- Electrical/Controls Engineer: Scholastic, Inc. - Jefferson City, MO
- Application Engineer: BL Technology, Inc. - Tomball, TX
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Webinar: Designing and Verifying Safety Instrumented Systems
December 8, 2010
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Learn the best practices for defining, analyzing and verifying safety levels of proposed and existing safety systems, including: Importance of SLC and safety integrity levels, How to verify the integrity level of the safety design, How to define and document the activities needed to assure functional safety.
CIMdata Announces PLM Certificate Program
The CIMdata PLM Certificate Program prepares PLM professionals at several levels to successfully address the challenges inherent in PLM strategy development and implementation.
Online Courses for Smart Grid and Renewable Energy
The Energy Providers Coalition for Education (EPCE) offers an online course to provide training for electric power industry workers in the areas of clean energy solutions and smart grid deployment.
SME and Purdue start Green Manufacturing Specialist Certificate Program
The Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) has partnered with Purdue University Technical Assistance Program (TAP) on a Green Manufacturing Specialist Certificate Program.
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