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Fundamentals of Industrial Control, 2nd Edition

This classic provides a unique balance between control system theory and effective application, covering every major control system element, from sensors to final control elements, in the context of overall control strategies and system design.

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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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Gain access to an expert instructor and the ability to train when and where you want with these Spring Semester ISA online, instructor-assisted training courses:

Cybersecurity for Automation, Control, and SCADA Systems (IC32E)
When: 4 April – 27 May 2011

Implementing Wireless Industrial Automation Systems (IC85E)
When: 2 May – 24 June 2011

Safety Instrumented Systems: Design, Analysis, and Justification (EC50E)
When: 9 May – 1 July 2011, 11 July – 26 August 2011

Certified Control Systems Technician® (CCST®) Level I Online Exam Review Course (TS00)
When: 6 June – 19 August 2011

Introduction to Industrial Pressure, Level, and Density Measurement Technologies (EI05)
When: 11 July – 26 August 2011

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Safety Instrumented Systems Training Course - Electronic Download

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Revealing network threats, fears
By Eric Byres for InTech
This article explains how the ANSI/ISA-99 security standards provide a framework for helping automation professionals deal with network security threats that arise from the "push for productivity" and the fear of the next "Son-of-Stuxnet" worm.

Back to Edison, back to innovation
By Dr. James Truchard for InTech
Innovation, from the Latin innovationem, dates back to at least 1540, and it basically means to renew or change. With so much change in the last 400 years, it is frightening to think somewhere during the last 100 years or so, we have lost the critical renewal of innovation.

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Leveraging Workflow Automation in the Batch Environment
HallStar, a specialty chemical company near Chicago, uses Catalyst xM and PDC software to automate batch execution, electronic batch record management, and collect key manufacturing intelligence related to plant asset management.

Wireless I/O Control System Proves Successful for Vehicle Manufacturer in India
India manufacturer of utility vehicles built a modern greenfield facility with state-of-the-art EMS conveyor enabled by Rockwell Automation control architecture and a ProSoft Technology wireless communication system.

Genzyme monitors 50,000 SCADA points with HMS Anybus Communicator
Using about 30 HMS Anybus gateways, Genzyme converts serial and ASCII data from centrifuges, pH-meters and balances and sends it over Ethernet or Profibus to the central SCADA.

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ODVA publishes white paper on industrial energy optimization
ODVA plans to raise awareness of energy consumption and offer control strategies that can optimize energy usage throughout the industrial ecosystem from the plantfloor to the grid.

Post-Stuxnet Industrial Security: Zero Day Discovery and Risk Containment of Industrial Malware
By Torsten Rössel, Innominate Security Technologies AG
Phoenix Contact’s new white paper explains how the FL mGuard with CIFS Integrity Monitoring can provide early warning about malware similar to Stuxnet.

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Schneider Electric offers 3D CAD drawings for automation products
Customers can access and search the catalog directly from the Schneider Electric U.S. website and download the drawings into their designs, allowing shorter design time and faster time to market.

Security Incidents Organization publishes report on Control System Malware Incidents
The report documents 60 incidents that have taken place between 1999 and 2010 that involved lost time, destruction of property and even fatalities.

Keithley offers free tutorial measurements webcasts
Keithley University is a series of tutorial webcasts that cover best practices for making even the most demanding measurements.

DSPRobotics & LynxMotion launch ‘FlowArm’ robot software for education
FlowArm open source robot arm control software was produced with the revolutionary new graphical programming language for Mechatronics called FlowStone.

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Omega announces PRS-TW-M12 Series sanitary thermowell/removable sensor
This product can be used in clean-in-place systems allowing the sensor to be removed for calibration or service without disturbing your system.

RC Systems introduces Rig Protector critical remote monitoring system
The wireless option transmits up to four points of Modbus data up to 10 miles with a high gain mast mounted antenna or 3000' with the standard dipole antenna.

Yokogawa introduces CombustionONE solution for combustion-based processes
CombustionONE has been created in response to the demands of the refining, chemical, specialty chemical, power, metals and pulp & paper markets where combustion control and combustion management have a significant impact.

TURCK introduces IP67 rotary inductive sensor
The rotary inductive sensors utilize resistance inductive capacitance (RLC) measuring technology, rather than a traditional magnetic positioning element - delivering complete immunity to EMC interference.

Emerson adds FDT/DTM system interface to FIELDVUE valve controllers
Using ValveLink DTM software, users can communicate with any FIELDVUE digital valve controller, to perform startup, commissioning and diagnostic activities.

NI adds gateway and voltage/RTD node to Wireless Sensor Network
The NI 9792 is a programmable gateway that can communicate with measurement nodes as well as other hardware through a variety of open communication standards. The NI WSN-3226 allows RTD and potentiometer measurements.

Control Microsystems announces Trio45e Ethernet licensed radio
The ER45e increases IP communication network reliability and coverage while reducing the cost of deployment and ongoing management.

B&R announces standardized modules for CNC
The software package makes it possible to shorten development times and quickly implement automation processes.

Siemens announces Milltronics BW500/L Belt Scale Integrator
BW500/L, suitable for simple applications with belt scales, has two relays capable of calculating rate, totalized weight, belt loading and belt speed.

Applied Motion Products introduces the STM17 drive+motor
The STM17 integrates a size 17 step motor, microstepping drive and controller into a single device, offering savings on space, wiring and cost over conventional motor and drive solutions.

Pepperl+Fuchs flat panel monitors certified for hazardous environments
Zone 2 VisuNet IND flat panel monitors are available in 12 in., 15 in., 19 in. sizes and come in a variety of mounting styles to suit varying application needs.

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PMMI to help OMAC grow membership and develop standards
PMMI’s support will enable OMAC’s volunteer leadership to expand its membership domestically and internationally, plus engage customer and supplier teams in further developing OMAC standards, including PackML.

Counterfeit exida safety certifications discovered
Counterfeit certificates claim exida certification to Safety Integrity Level (SIL) 3 capability of IEC 61508. Safety practitioners are advised to consult the Safety Automation Equipment List to verify certifications.

ISA99 launches Cyber Threat Gap Analysis Task Group
The task force will determine if companies following the ISA99 standards would have been protected from such sophisticated attacks and to identify changes needed, if any, to the standards being developed by the ISA99 committee.

Advantech Sells One Millionth Remote I/O Module
B&B Electronics purchased the one millionth ADAM Remote I/O module, the ADAM-6024-AE, a 12-channel universal I/O module.

ARC says CPM market in Process Industries to grow
The CPM market for process industries was down in 2009, rebounded in 2010, and is expected to exceed $4 billion by 2015.

Other Company & Organizational News:

• Palmer Wahl Instrumentation Group celebrates 175 years
• CoActive Technologies Acquires Comax Industrial
• Hexagon Metrology Opens Factory in Oceanside, California
• Mustang Appoints Curt Watson Senior Vice President
• ProLeiT signs Avanceon as North American partner
  

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Zollner standardizes on Siemens' Tecnomatix digital manufacturing solution
Zollner’s decision to expand the use of Tecnomatix was based on intense tests over the last 15 months with completed planning projects that were successful.

ABB to supply gearless mill drive to mine in Chile
ABB will supply three gearless mill drive (GMD) systems, gas-insulated switchgears (GIS), E-house and power transformers for the Ministro Hales (MH) project in Calama, Chile.

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IFR hosts CEO Round Table Discussion on being competitive with robotics at Automate 2011
International press event of the International Federation of Robotics at the AUTOMATE in Chicago on 22 March 2011. IFR CEO Round Table Discussion on "Being competitive with robotics" and "The first results of World Robotics 2011."

Upcoming Events:

• EWEA 2011 - March 14-17, 2011
• Automate 2011 - March 21-24, 2011
• INTERPHEX 2011 - March 29-31, 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 ISA Fugitive Emissions-LDAR Symposium - May 17-19, 2011
• Windpower 2011 - May 22-25, 2011
• Honeywell Users Group Americas 2011 June 12-16, 2011
• 2011 Siemens Automation Summit - June 27-30, 2011

Upcoming Training:

• 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
• PLC/PAC Automation: Basic Structure, Programming, Installation, and Maintenance (TC30P) - April 11-15, 2011
• Overview of Grounding and Noise Reduction for Control Equipment (TI21C) - April 12, 2011
• PROFINET One-day Training Class (Mt. Laurel, NJ) April 12, 2011
• Introduction to Industrial Automation Security and the ANSI/ISA99 Standards (IC32C) - April 13, 2011
• An Introduction to Safety Instrumented Systems (EC50C) - April 13, 2011
• Burner Management Systems Engineering Using NFPA Code 85 and ANSI/ISA77 Standards (ES16) - April 14-15, 2011

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