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• Resolution to 14-bits
• Repeatability ≤ 0.1 degrees
• Eight available output options

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Ethernet & TCP/IP on the Plant Floor (FG21C)
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Cogeneration supports sustainability goals
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A cogeneration facility in Stockholm, Sweden provides heat to approximately 140,000 residents. The largest and most efficient boiler is fired with bio fuels such as sawdust, woodchips, bark, and turf. The heating and power station with three boilers produces approximately 1 TWh (terawatt-hour) of heating a year.

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Robots Moving Again
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Judging from Automate 2011 and the IFR Executive Round Table, the robotics industry is on the move again. In 2010, the number of units sold worldwide almost doubled those in 2009. Here's an update on the robotics industry and overview of some interesting robot offerings.

Increasing knowledge improves efficiency, competitiveness
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ISA Automation Week, 17–21 October, 2011 (www.isaautomationweek.org) provides automation people an opportunity to acquire new knowledge and ideas, understand the latest technology, and network with other automation professionals to stimulate thinking that helps improve employer’s operations.

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Honeywell supplies Mobile Stations to Hindustan refinery
Hindustan Petroleum implemented Honeywell’s Mobile Stations in their $200 million Fluid Catalytic Cracking Unit (FCCU) project at their Mumbai refinery.

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ABB launches Process Automation Insights Blog
ABB started a new blog focused on Process Automation. The blog hosts discussions on timely topics including Collaboration, Control Systems, Evolution, IEC61850, Integration, Migration and Safety.

Malvern posts video of Parsum In-line Particle Probe
A 3-minute video highlighting the versatility of the Parsum IPP 70 In-line Particle Probe is now available.

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Rockwell Automation releases Micro800 micro programmable controllers
Micro800 micro PLCs and Connected Components Workbench software are for machine builders and end users who need a cost-effective control solution for their small applications.

Microscan Introduces AutoVISION Machine Vision
The product line includes the Vision HAWK and Vision MINI smart cameras, as well as the AutoVISION machine vision software interface.

Advantech Remote I/O Receives BACnet Certification
BAS-3000BC series of remote I/O modules have received BACnet certification, approved and listed by BACnet Testing Laboratories (BTL).

HMS releases 2-port Anybus Modbus TCP module
2-port version reduces the need for expensive external switches and cuts down on factory wiring since the module comes with a built-in switch of its own.

Divelbiss announces HEC-1500-E-R Harsh Environment PLC
The HEC-1500-E-R PLC works in temperatures of -40° to +80°C and has a sealed, water-tight enclosure with plug connections that is submersible to three feet.

Omron STI introduces Touchscreen for G9SP Safety Controller
Touchscreen displays safety I/O error codes and the status of safety inputs and outputs without the cost of installing and wiring indicator lights.

Siemens expands Building Information Modeling (BIM)
BIM families now include library blocks for dry type distribution transformers and low voltage unit substations.

OMEGA Introduces Thermocouple Probes
Sensors are available with Type J, 316 stainless steel, or Type K, Inconel 600 sheaths, ungrounded junctions, and a variety of metric and imperial diameters and lengths.

Dwyer releases Series 3ABVH Ball Valve
Series 3ABVH features PTFE seats and seals for longer life and leak-free operation and a blowout-proof stem for added safety.

WAGO releases 758-915 Bluetooth Ethernet Gateway
758-915 replaces communication lines between two automation systems, with a 400 meter range using a license-free 2.4–2.480 GHz ISM band.

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Perpetuum powers National Instruments
The National Instruments NI WSN-3226 Wireless Measurement Node can be powered by Perpetuum’s vibration energy harvester technology.

Emerson's Thermowell Calculation Service meets ASME specs
ASME updated its standard on thermowells from the previous standard created in 1974, to create the ASME PTC 19.3TW – 2010.

Modbus Joins the Wireless Cooperation Team
Modbus joined with Fieldbus Foundation, PROFIBUS and the HART Communication Foundation to work on the development of wireless gateway specifications.

Barry-Wehmiller acquires Cadence Technologies
Cadence Technologies is a process systems integration and engineering firm specializing in services for the beverage and food processing industries.

CIMdata acquires CPDA
Collaborative Product Development Associates CPDA) is a provider of critical analyses of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) activities.

Patti Engineering Celebrates 20 Year Anniversary
Founded in 1991, Patti Engineering is a CSIA Certified control systems integration company based in Auburn Hills, MI with offices in Massachusetts and Texas.

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Honeywell to automate Iraq's North Refineries Company
Honeywell will supply an Experion Process Knowledge System and Safety Manager to upgrade the automation systems at the refinery in Baiji, Iraq.

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• Honeywell Users Group Americas 2011: 06-12-11
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• ISA Marketing & Sales Summit: 09-07-11
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• ISA Automation Week 2011: 10-17-11
• Emerson Global Users Exchange: 10-24-11

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• Maintaining Pneumatic Components: 06-13-11
• Advanced Operation of Digital Transmitters VCs: 06-13-11
• Advanced Safety Integrity Level Selection: 06-13-11
• PROFINET Certified Network Engineering Class: 06-13-11
• Advanced Design and SIL Verification: 06-15-11
• Tuning Control Loops (Houston, TX): 06-20-11
• Overview of Grounding & Noise Reduction: 06-20-11
• Tuning Control Loops (Burback, CA): 06-20-11
• Industrial Wireless Systems: 06-20-11
• CSE PE Exam Review Course: 06-21-11
• Ethernet & TCP/IP on the Plant Floor: 06-22-11
• Intro. to the Management of Alarm Systems: 06-22-11
• PROFINET One-day Training Class (Cincinnati, OH): 06-23-11
• Troubleshooting I&C Systems (Burbank, CA): 06-23-11
• Troubleshooting I&C Systems (Houston, TX): 06-23-11
• EtherNet/IP Quick Start for Vendors: 06-30-11
• OPC & DCOM Diagnostics: 07-05-11
• CSE PE Exam Review Part 1: 07-06-11
• PROFIBUS One-day Training Class (Pittsburg): 07-07-11
• OPC Security: 07-07-11
• Industrial Data Communications Systems: 07-11-11
• Safety Instrumented Systems: 07-11-11
• CSE PE Exam Review Course: 07-12-11
• Passive Wireless Sensor-Tag Workshop: 07-27-11

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