MooreHawke Redundant Fieldbus System

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INTERPHEX 2011

INTERPHEX is where intelligence and passion intersect with the full spectrum of drug production products/services to create innovative solutions that improve manufacturing and supply chain performance for pharmaceutical, biologic, generic and service provider professionals.

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2011 ISA Safety & Security Symposium
April 13-14, 2011

This symposium will provide an in-depth look at today's safety technologies and procedures associated with identifying and mitigating safety hazards in industrial environments. This symposium will focus not only on Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) topics, but also include material on cyber security.

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By overwhelming demand, ISA schedules additional FG07 course offering in Houston, TX!

The Introduction to Industrial Automation and Control FG07 course has been added to the Houston training location.

When:14–18 March 2011
Where: University of Houston, Texas, USA

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Safety Instrumented Systems Training Course - Electronic Download

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Mechatronics: A vertical perspective
By Dr. Ken Ryan for InTech
Mechatronics is now globally accepted, and it is improving manufacturing’s and machines’ efficiency and effectiveness. As the technologies of automation evolve and the applications broaden, mechatronics is gaining traction as the foundation for a hybrid professional of the future that blends knowledge of electronics with traditional mechanical applications and other related disciplines.

Don’t be misled by commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) technology labels
By Bill Lydon for InTech
It is easy to label a product with the term commercial off-the-shelf (COTS), and lately it is being done more often as a way to lead buyers to believe it should be the only criteria to select a product. Automation and control professionals should consciously make decisions based on their operational goals.

Material Handling Automation
By Thomas R. Cutler for Automation.com
The largest material handling event of the year will take place later this month in Chicago, ProMat 2011. New automation solutions will be on display. Perhaps the automation solutions for material handling in the food sector carries the most unique requirements for palletizing robots, stretch wrapping equipment, labeling systems, pallet control systems and laser-guided automatic vehicles.

Adopt Machine Safety standards now, says Pilz
Machine builders should adopt standards sooner rather than later, says Kevin Ives, Machinery Safety Consultant at Pilz Automation Technology.

ERP fails to keep pace with mixed-mode manufacturing
Manufacturing is getting more complex and ERP software is not adequately addressing that complexity, leaving manufacturers with disjointed and inadequate technology.

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FCI publishes CD Catalog for Flow/Level Measurement
2011 FCI CD Catalog assists engineers in specifying the right flow, level or temperature instrument for improving plant process control lines or increasing OEM equipment performance.

Siemens provides BIM data for electrical distribution equipment
BIM for Revit MEP low-voltage distribution products are in full compliance with AutoDesk Seek RMC SG standards.

Fibox publishes Enclosure Catalog
This enclosure catalog describes each product family and includes photos, detailed drawings from different views in both inch and metric dimensions.

Siemon provides 3D Cable Models through Autodesk Web Service
Building and network designers can now find Siemon cabling product models through the Autodesk Seek web service.

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Eaton introduces XV and XP Series operator interfaces
XV and XP Series are available in screen sizes ranging from 3.5 to 15-inch and a blind node. All models include both serial and Ethernet ports.

Kepware enhances KEPServerEX
Enhancements in KEPServerEX version 5.5 include SNMP Agent capabilities, which allows Network Management Systems (NMS) interoperability with industrial automation equipment.

HMS introduces CANopen Anybus X-gateway
The gateway transfers data from the PLC on the Profinet side to the CANopen devices, while also transferring data from the devices on the CANopen side to the PLC on the Profinet side.

Emerson introduces CSI 2600 portable vibration monitor
CSI 2600 continuously monitors, records, and analyzes machinery information for 100 hours across 24 channels without the cost and commitment of a hardwired solution.

AutomationDirect announces PEW proximity sensors
PEW series of stainless steel DC proximity sensors are flush-mountable and feature a 2mm sensing range. Prices start at $39.

Festo Introduces CPX-CEC CoDeSys Embedded Controller
Current users of IEC 61131-3 can port over their existing code, libraries, function blocks, etc., reducing programming time.

Red Lion enhances PAX2A Dual Line Display Meter
Crimson 2.0 software can now be used to program the PAX2A with simple mouse clicks and drop-down menus via the built-in USB port.

Carlo Gavazzi announces ICB Series Inductive Proximity Sensors
ICB Series features a high performance potting material that is made from recycled corn by-product, which has a higher resistance to mechanical stress.

Trihedral releases Phoenix SMS I/O Driver
Trihedral’s Phoenix SMS I/O Driver captures data from field devices in the form of text messages using the SMS protocol.

Exlar adds Modbus TCP/IP to Tritex II Electro-Mechanical Actuators
In addition to Modbus TCP support, Exlar Expert software now includes enhanced functionality for customers using Modbus commands through an HMI or PLC.

Omega releases UWPH-2-NEMA Wireless pH transmitter
UWPH-2-NEMA has a microprocessor based wireless radio transmitter and a NEMA enclosure. Price starts at $265.

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42nd International Symposium on Robotics Heads to US
The International Symposium on Robotics (ISR), will be held in the United States for the first time in four years as part of Automate 2011 at McCormick Place in Chicago, March 21-24.

Bosch Rexroth becomes principal member of ODVA
Bosch Rexroth, an active member for several years, became one of the organization’s principal members.

National Instruments to sell GE Reflective Memory Module
GE signed an agreement that lets National Instruments distribute the GE cPCI-5565PIO Reflective Memory PMC and PMC Carrier Card for 3U CompactPCI systems.

PMMI starts Alliance for Innovation and Operational Excellence
The AIOE’s purpose is to bring together operations professionals from consumer products companies and solutions providers to address key industry issues.

ABB System 800xA receives KEMA certification
This certification assures that System 800xA’s AC 800M controller is in full compliance with the global IEC 61850 standard for electrical devices.

Soaring Energy Prices driving Medium Voltage Drives sales
Frost & Sullivan says the European market for Medium Voltage Drives was $176.9 million in 2010 and estimates this to reach $287.2 million by 2016.

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• Lower Dauphin High School wins Phoenix Contact Nanoline contest
• B&R signs distributor in Indiana
• ABB added 50 new jobs at analyzer plant in West Virginia
• Hoffmann + Krippner opens new division in UK
  

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Invensys to supply DCS to China Nuclear Power
Invensys will to provide safety systems, HMIs and DCSes for Fujian Fuqing Nuclear Power Plant, units 3 and 4, two 1,000MW nuclear power units under construction in Fujian province in southeast China.

Emerson to supply control valves to nuclear power plants in China
Emerson will supply Fisher control valves to be used in Westinghouse AP1000 pressurized water reactors at the Sanmen 2 and Haiyang 2 nuclear power plants in China.

Metso to supply turbine control system to Vantaan Energia
Metso will deliver a turbine control system for a Lang steam turbine at the Martinlaakso power plant in Vantaa, Finland.

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• EWEA 2011 - March 14-17, 2011
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• CSIA Executive Conference 2011 - April 27-30, 2011
• 11th ISA Fugitive Emissions-LDAR Symposium - May 17-19, 2011
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• Honeywell Users Group Americas 2011 June 12-16, 2011
• 2011 Siemens Automation Summit - June 27-30, 2011

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• Installing, Calibrating & Maintaining Electronic Instruments (TI25) - March 7-11, 2011
• PROFIBUS Certified Network Engineering Class (Johnson City, TN) - March 7-11, 2011
• Introduction to Industrial Automation and Control (FG07) - March 7-11, 2011
• Practical Application of SCADA Systems (IC30C2) - March 10, 2011
• Introduction to the Management of Alarm Systems (IC39C) - March 17, 2011
• Advanced Operation of Digital (Smart) Transmitters (TS17) - March 21-23, 2011
• Maintaining Pneumatic Components in Measurement and Control (TI06) - March 21-22, 2011
• PROFINET One-day Training Class (Greenville, SC) - March 23, 2011
• PROFINET Certified Network Engineering Class (Johnson City, TN) - March 28 - April 1, 2011
• Safety Instrumented Systems - Design, Analysis & Justification (EC50) - March 28-31, 2011
• Certified Control Systems Technician® (CCST®) Level I Review Course (TS00) - March 29-31, 2011
• PROFIBUS One-day Training Class (Huntsville, AL) - March 30, 2011
• Industrial Networking & Security (TS12) - April 4-8, 2011
• Advanced Safety Integrity Level (SIL) Selection (EC52) - April 4-5, 2011
• Cyber Security for Automation, Control, and SCADA Systems (IC32E - Online) - April 4, 2011 - May 27, 2011
• Advanced Design and SIL Verification (EC54) - April 6-7, 2011

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