Fully Redundant PLC with SD card for data protection

HollySys, the leading automation and control technologies supplier, developed the 1st PLC fully redundant with SD card for data loss protection and program logic backup, high performing 533MHz processor, 100% HOTSwap supported, scalable and flexible I/O control modules, IEC-61131-3 programming standard supported, 3 year warranty & OEM cost-effective solutions.

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Sales Engineer-Automation & Information Systems: Toledo, OH

Our client is a global leader of Industrial Automation Products.  They are searching for a Sales Engineer to develop and implement sales strategies to acquire new business.  Must have a BS in Engineering or equivalent experience and a minimum of 5 years in technical sales. 

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ISA Technical Training Courses

Tuning Control Loops
Date: Sept. 12–14, 2011
Location: Research Triangle Park, NC USA

This course is directed to anyone who would like to gain a better understanding of how to tune control loops, whether they have tuned loops but would like to become more proficient or they have never tuned a loop before. Registrants are expected to have a basic understanding of instrumentation and controls (either by working experience or taking fundamental courses such as ISA's FG07: Introduction to Industrial Automation and Control) as this course does not cover that material.

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Troubleshooting Instrumentation and Control Systems
Date: Sept. 15–16, 2011
Location: Research Triangle Park, NC USA

This course presents a systematic approach to troubleshooting and start-up of single and multi-loop control loops. You'll see how pressure, level, flow, and temperature loops operate to maintain good process control systems.  Knowledge of instrumentation and control is assumed.

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Virtualization 101: Understanding how to do more with less
By Paul Hodge for InTech
Virtualization taps into the large amount of unused resources in today’s servers by allowing multiple operating systems and applications to be run at the same time. In basic terms, virtualization is taking one of these physical servers and splitting it up into many virtual servers.

Executive Interview - Norm Gilsdorf of Honeywell Process Solutions
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Norm Gilsdorf of Honeywell Process Solutions sits down with our editor, Bill Lydon, to discuss their organizational changes, asset management, PLC competition, wireless, skill crisis, energy and sustainability.

Minimizing time to experience, maximizing human performance
By Peter G. Martin and Larry Colwell for InTech
With a large segment of industrial operators, engineers, and managers on the verge of exiting the workforce, just about every function of every industrial operation needs to begin integrating new talent immediately, without jeopardizing productivity or adversely affecting output.

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Invensys installs simulation Software at DOE
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has deployed an operator training simulator for an integrated gasification combined cycle (IGCC) power plant.

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Essentials of Modern Measurements and Final Elements in the Process Industry: A Guide to Design, Configuration, Installation, and Maintenance - $119.00
This comprehensive resource aims to increase awareness of the opportunities afforded by modern measurement instruments and final elements, and to show how to get maximum benefit from the revolution in smart technologies.

Rockwell publishes EtherNet/IP guide for machine builders
The guide provides detailed design guidance, recommendations and best practices to help control-system engineers use EtherNet/IP.

Servo2Go announces Motion Control Textbook & Video Library
Focusing on Motion Control Technology & Embedded Systems, the library has 10 Teaching Textbooks & Videos.

Softing offers free PROFIBUS Communication DTM
PROFIdtm software is free and available for download from Softing's web site.

MESA Publishes Metrics Guidebook and Framework
This guidebook is intended to help manufacturers in all segments improve performance by creating better business decisions through alignments between operations to financial results.

Fluid Automation: Unsung Contributor to Plant Performance
Fluid automation systems do more than control the flow of a process liquid or compressed air. Perceptive managers know that valves and pneumatic actuators can control the flow of profit. This management brief explores how fluid automation’s speed and reliability can provide competitive economic advantages in plant operations worldwide. Learn more about improving plant economic performance.

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Honeywell announces Remote Monitoring solution
System monitors and manages activities across multiple facilities from anywhere within a network of sites, leading to collaboration between staff and process optimization across locations.

Phoenix Contact introduces Marking Box printers
Marking Box printing solution is ideal for smaller panel shops and system integrators with low volume, but a variety of marking needs.

AutomationDirect expands Stride Ethernet switches
All models now feature multiple 10/100BaseT RJ45 Ethernet ports, while several also include an ST type fiber optic connection.

Dwyer announces Series 646B DP Transmitter
Series 646B Differential Pressure Transmitter can be used with clean, dry air and other non-corrosive gases.

JAI introduces two 2-megapixel CCD cameras
AM-201CL (monochrome) and AB-201CL (color) industrial grade CCD cameras have HDTV resolution (1920 x 1080p) at 64 frames per second.

FANUC Introduces FASConnect network for CNC
FASConnect distributed network for CNC data management is easy to use, FANUC CNC specific, scalable and has support for older FANUC CNCs.

Roboteq releases HBL235 Brushless DC Motor Controller
HBL2350 intelligent controller is capable of simultaneously driving two brushless DC motor up to 75A each at up to 50V.

SEL announces SEL-2240 Axion modular RTU and PLC
Axion is a high-density, highly configurable modular RTU and programmable logic controller (PLC) system with EtherCAT.

Banner introduces SureCross MultiHop Radios
SureCross MultiHop wireless sensor networks typically consist of one master radio, but may include many repeater and slave radios.

Balluff introduces BPS series pressure sensors
BPS pressure sensors have IP 67 protection for use in gaseous and liquid media.

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Siemens to produce photovoltaic solar inverters
Siemens began production of SINVERT solar inverters at its recently-updated manufacturing plant located in West Chicago, Ill.

Opto 22 interfaces to eSight software
eSight is a web-based energy management and analysis suite that interfaces with the OptoEMU Sensor.

Honeywell acquires EMS Technologies
EMS is a provider of connectivity solutions for mobile networking, rugged mobile computers and satellite communications.

AMT and AMTDA mulling merger?
A committee will meet to discuss strategic partnerships and a joint approach to important manufacturing issues, as well as consolidated services.

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• QA Graphics offers support for Johnson Controls Metasys

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Honeywell to control energy at Krakatau Steel
Honeywell will provide energy management and monitoring solutions which will help the steel mill get long-term cost savings through greater energy efficiency.

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FOUNDATION Fieldbus - Easier Than You Thought
September 20, 2011
Location: Calgary, AB, Canada
End users and engineering firms are encouraged to attend upcoming Fieldbus Educational Seminars and learn about how FOUNDATION fieldbus is "easier than you thought". Take part in a one-day seminar and learn about the entire infrastructure included with demonstrations.

FOUNDATION Fieldbus - Easier Than You Thought
September 22, 2011
Location: Fort McMurray, AB, Canada
End users and engineering firms are encouraged to attend upcoming Fieldbus Educational Seminars and learn about how FOUNDATION fieldbus is "easier than you thought". Take part in a one-day seminar and learn about the entire infrastructure included with demonstrations.

Upcoming Events:

• ISA Marketing & Sales Summit: 09-07-11
• Robotics Summit Virtual Conference: 09-14-11
• National Robot Safety Conference XXIII: 09-19-11
• Remote Monitoring and Control 2011: 09-19-11
• AUTOMATION 2011: 09-20-11
• ISA Automation Week 2011: 10-17-11
• Emerson Global Users Exchange: 10-24-11
• Invensys OpsManage'11: 11-08-11
• MTConnect-Connecting Manufacturing Conference: 11-08-11
• Automation Fair 2011: 11-16-11

Upcoming Training:

• Tuning Control Loops: 09-12-11
• PROFIBUS Certified Network Engineering Class: 09-12-11
• CSE PE Exam Review Course: 09-13-11
• PROFINET One-day Training Class (Rochester): 09-14-11
• OPC Rescue Webinar: 09-14-11
• Troubleshooting I&C Systems: 09-15-11
• Phoenix Contact Automation Week training: 09-19-11
• Electrical Systems and Principles: 09-19-11
• Installing, Calibrating, & Maintaining Instruments: 09-19-11
• Introduction to Industrial Automation & Control: 09-19-11
• Advanced Safety Integrity Level (SIL) Selection: 09-19-11
• PROFIBUS PA Certified Network Engineering Class: 09-19-11
• PROFINET Certified Network Engineering Class: 09-19-11
• OPC European Interoperability Workshop 2011: 09-19-11
• FOUNDATION Fieldbus Seminar (Calgary): 09-20-11
• FOUNDATION Fieldbus Sales Training (Calgary): 09-21-11
• Advanced Design and SIL Verification: 09-21-11
• Introduction to EtherNet/IP (Cincinnati area): 09-21-11
• FOUNDATION Fieldbus Seminar (Fort McMurray): 09-22-11
• Industrial Electronics: 09-22-11
• CCST® Level I Review Course: 09-26-11
• Installing, Calibrating, & Maintaining Instruments: 09-26-11
• OPC & DCOM Diagnostics (Manchester, England): 09-27-11
• PROFIBUS One-day Training Class (Minneapolis): 09-29-11
• OPC Security (Manchester, England): 09-29-11
• PROFINET One-day Training Class (Milwaukee, WI): 10-13-11

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