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Condensed Handbook of Measurement and Control, 3rd Edition

Selecting and implementing measurement and control devices for process automation applications is made easier with this best-selling reference. This clear and concise third edition provides quick access to ISA symbology, instrument and control valve selection criteria, and conversion guidelines.

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56th ISA Analysis Division Symposium - April 10-14, 2011

This long-running spring symposium, sponsored by the ISA Analysis Division, continues to offer an outstanding forum for the discussion of new and innovative processes and other analytical techniques, developments, and applications.

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ISA Training Held in Conjunction with Instrumentation 2011
3 March – Carson, CA USA
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Each of these courses at this event is available as one full-day or two half-days.

• Industrial Wireless Systems (IC85C)
• Introduction to Industrial Automation Security and the ANSI/ISA99 Standards - Full-day (IC32C)
• Safety Instrumented Systems—The Must Know for Implementation - Full-day (EC50C)

Safety Instrumented Systems Training Course - Electronic Download

This course on Safety Instrumented Systems is designed to make the learning experience comfortable and easy. Everything is explained in easy to understand terms, with plenty of graphics, interactive simulations and worked problems.

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Boiler feedwater control
By G. F. (Jerry) Gilman for InTech
Following the positive response InTech and author Jerry Gilman received when his "Boiler drum level control" article ran in the magazine in 2010, Gilman has returned with a second boiler control contribution.

Omron focuses on discrete application leadership
By Bill Lydon for Automation.com
In November of 2010, I attended the Omron Automotive Summit in Chicago and had the opportunity to interview Gregg Holst, Chief Operating Officer and President of Omron Americas. The clear message is that Omron is laser focused on discrete automation and control applications.

Why Manufacturing Is Leading Economic Recovery
By Dr. Chris Kuehl for Automation.com
In 2010 there were more jobs added in manufacturing than were lost – 130,000 of them. This is the first time this has happened since 1997.

A note about temperature standards: Which do you choose?
By Frank Johnson for InTech
ISA's very first standard was assigned ISA–SP1. The committee was charged with temperature measurement and later organized into several sub committees. SP1.1, SP1.2, etc., were assigned to different aspects including RTDs, thermocouples, thermowells, meters, and transmitters.

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Technology transfer tests tree safety
Strain gages attached to a sling determine if trees are healthy.

CNC retrofit brings old mill up to modern standards
The electrical upgrade was performed by the automation system integrator, MasterControls, and was part of a complete mechanical rebuild of the mill.

NORD Drives and inverters control bottling plant
Nord provided drives and gears for the packaging, palleting and transport systems at the new factory of Hacklberger Beverage.

Omniflex alarm systems keep NYSE Euronext trading
Alarm reporting system monitors critical alarms on the computer room air conditioning units and electrical distribution systems.

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Know Your High-flex-life Cable
By Northwire
Cable designed to survive 10 million to 20 million flexing cycles is high-flex-life cable. It’s different from high-flex cable, which is designed to be supple and highly flexible. High-flex-life cable may actually feel stiffer than high-flex cable. The two products are distinctly different and mutually exclusive.

Load cell use in aerospace ground and flight test applications
By Honeywell Sensing and Control
In considering this technology, it is important to understand why load cells are an ideal choice for aerospace applications, the basics of load cell technology, the specific benefits of load cell use, and the key considerations in choosing a load cell and supplier.

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IEEE 1901 broadband over power line standard published
Sponsored by the IEEE Communications Society, this globally recognized BPL standard is designed for use in a wide range of applications including smart energy, transportation and Local Area Networks (LANs).

FCI adds I/O Microsite
Web site covers High Speed I/O Connections including active optical cables, copper cable assemblies, transceivers, connectors and cages.

ITT Expands Dynamic 3D Modeling Website
Online resource enables design engineers to search for ITT's industrial and high-reliability interconnects; select various output model formats; and directly request the generation of a 3D model.

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Phoenix Contact announces MINI Analog transducer
MINI transducer for potentiometers can convert and isolate an analog signal from the 0 to 100 kOhm range.

Advantech Introduces EN50155 Certified Ethernet Switches
EKI-6558TI and EKI-6559TMI managed Ethernet switches have EN50155 certification, redundant X-Ring, and IP67 rating.

Rockwell Automation introduces 800B 16 mm Push Buttons
800B 16 mm Push Buttons are suitable for OEMs and end users needing compact, reliable Push Buttons for light industrial and instrumentation applications.

Beckhoff Introduces ET Bus Terminals for Extreme Climates
Extended Temperature (ET) Bus Terminals work in operating temperatures between -4 and 140°F (-20 and +60°C).

ExperTune enhances PlantTriage software
Version 10 of PlantTriage has diagnostics that can be used to initiate work requests for instrument repairs, control tuning, and valve replacements.

National Instruments Introduces Industrial Touch Panel Computers
NI TPC-2206 and TPC-2212 feature a -20 to 60°C operating temperature range, 4 GB solid state drives for reliable operation in extended vibration environments, and Windows Embedded OS.

ABB extends IRC5 controller to larger robots
IRC5 Compact controller is available in six models, including four 6-axis robots for arc welding, material handling and assembly applications.

Software Toolbox announces version 7 of Cogent DataHub
Enhancements include the ability to switch between redundant OPC servers to store real-time histories of millions of data changes per second and display trend graphs of data points in real time.

Omega introduces FTB370 Brass Turbine meter
The FTB370 is designed for flow rate measurement of water and many water based liquids.

Anton Paar releases L-Dens 427 T Ex density meter
The T Ex model is an explosion-proof version that accurately measures density and temperature.

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Industrial Video and Control Acquires Longwatch
Longwatch is a developer of video management software for industrial automation and process control applications. IVC will maintain the Longwatch brand and operate the company as a division of IVC.

Red Lion Controls opens office in Germany
Red Lion opened a sales office in Sprockhövel, Germany.

Rockwell Automation Names two vice presidents
Blake Moret is promoted to senior vice president of Control Products and Solutions, and Frank Kulaszewicz is promoted to senior vice president of Architecture and Software.

Pepperl+Fuchs HMI in Emerson Alliance Partner Program
VisuNet Remote Monitors and industrial Direct Monitors have passed Emerson Alliance Program testing.

InduSoft signs distributor in Singapore
AKOE TECH is a HMI/SCADA software distributor located in Singapore, and serving the Asian market.

Other Company & Organizational News:

• Command Tooling Systems joins Partners in THINC
• NEMA to test Smart Grid products
• Shand & Jurs Deflagration Arresters Attain ATEX Approval
  

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HPI to upgrade gas turbine in Guatemala
HPI will upgrade the control system and instrumentation of a Pratt & Whitney Twin Pack (FT4) aero-derivative gas turbine engine with a ControlLogix PLC.

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Automate 2011
March 21-24, 2011
Location: Chicago, IL
Formerly the International Robots, Vision & Motion Control Show, Automate now showcases the full spectrum of automation technologies and solutions. It’s held just once every two years, so be sure to take advantage of this great opportunity to find the right solutions to meet your automation challenges.

Upcoming Events:

• Smart Energy Canada 2011 - February 13-15, 2011
• SCADA 2011 - February 22-25, 2011
• European Chemical Manufacturing Masters 2011 - February 28 - March 1, 2011
• EWEA 2011 - March 14-17, 2011
• Hannover Messe 2011 - April 4-8, 2011
• 56th ISA Analysis Division Symposium - April 10-14, 2011
• 2011 ISA Safety & Security Symposium - April 13-14, 2011
• ABB Automation & Power World 2011 - April 18-21, 2011
• CSIA Executive Conference 2011 - April 27-30, 2011
• 11th Annual ISA Fugitive Emissions-LDAR Symposium - May 17-19, 2011
• Windpower 2011 - May 22-25, 2011
• 2011 Siemens Automation Summit - June 27-30, 2011

Upcoming Training:

• New Automation Concepts with OPC UA Webinar - February 24, 2011
• PROFINET One-day Training Class (Houston, TX) - February 24, 2011
• OPC Security (Perth, Australia) - March 3-4, 2011
• PROFIBUS Certified Network Engineering Class (Johnson City, TN) - March 7-11, 2011
• PROFINET One-day Training Class (Greenville, SC) - March 23, 2011
• PROFINET Certified Network Engineering Class (Johnson City, TN) - March 28 - April 1, 2011
• PROFIBUS One-day Training Class (Huntville, AL) - March 30, 2011

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