Automation Control Migration from ProSoft

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Open Architecture "Use Cases" - the Next Frontier
By Bill Lydon for Automation.com
The next major frontier in the evolution of open architecture is the development of application standards built around Use Cases to increase automation productivity and efficiency. Packaging machine standards from OMAC's Packaging Workgroup is a good example.

Utilizing asset data for predictive asset management
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By learning where and when to apply special attention to key assets, petrochemical plant lowers costs, boosts productivity, and voids multi-million dollar revenue losses by preventing an unscheduled shutdown.

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Toshiba Surveillance Protects Oregon Recycling Facility
R.S. Davis installed a Toshiba IP video system to provide premise security and to monitor truck traffic.

Laser sensor measures width and height of cutting discs
Carbide cutting tool specialist Ceratizit relies on a measurement system that uses Micro-Epsilon's optoCONTROL 2500 sensor during production control of the cutting discs.

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Boiler Control Systems Engineering, 2nd Edition - $89.00
This book provides specific examples of boiler control including configuration and tuning, valve sizing, and transmitter specifications. This expanded and updated second edition includes drum level compensation equations, additional P&ID drawings and examples of permissive startup and tripping logic for gas, oil, and coal fired boilers.

Cone Introduces AccuMate Servo Gearhead Selection Program
AccuMate will select the correct gearhead for an application based on a number of variables provided by the engineer - size, speed, etc.

Siemens creates Smoke Detection Knowledge Center website
The Smoke Detection Knowledge Center features a wealth of content regarding the value of smoke detection in commercial settings.

Honeywell updates sensors website
Website makes it easier for developers and OEMs to find, order and purchase sensing and control components for industrial applications.

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Fluke announces 430 Series II Power Quality and Energy Analyzers
The analyzers help locate, predict, prevent, and troubleshoot issues in three-phase and single-power distribution systems.

Rockwell Automation enhances RSLogix 5000 software
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Advantech Introduces UNO-4673A Substation Automation Platform
Meeting IEC 61850-3 and IEEE 1613 standards, the UNO-4673A is able to communicate with different devices across substations and serve as an excellent computing platform.

Belden introduces ESL EtherNet/IP I/O modules
EtherNet/IP modules are available with 16 universal user-selectable digital inputs/outputs or 16 dedicated inputs.

Banner enhances WLS28 Work Light Strip
Enhancements include various lengths from 145mm (5.7 in.) to 1130mm (44.5 in.), and several mounting options and bracket styles.

VIPA announces ecoPanels touch panels
ecoPanel series touch panels provides plant and machinery builders efficient visualisation at attractive prices.

Pepperl+Fuchs introduces 8mm X-Series Pile Driver Proximity Sensors
All-stainless steel 8mm X-Series Pile Driver extended range sensors deliver precise target control and highly reliable operation in harsh applications prone to target impact and abrasion

Festo introduces ELGA-TB-G electric toothed belt
The electric toothed belt axis ELGA-TB-G has a flexible motor attachment and is compatible with all common stepper and servo motors.

Weidmuller announces Industrial Ethernet Media Converters
These devices convert the Ethernet, via an RJ45 port, to an optical port with SC or ST glass fiber connections.

ASI releases gray CBD Terminal Blocks
CBD Series has an UL94V-0 polyamide insulating body, which has an operating temperature range of -40 to +80 °C.

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Siemens Selected by Dow Corning as Process Automation Partner
Siemens Simatic PCS 7 will be the control platform for Dow Corning's batch, continuous and discrete process automation solutions.

Greg Hollows of Edmund Optics Named AIA Chairman
Hollows succeeds Rusty Ponce de Leon, President, Phase 1 Technology, who remains on the AIA Board as Past Chairman.

Matrox Graphics to License Source Code of display software
Source code of M-Series drivers will be made available to approved OEM developers.

Yokogawa's YS1700 Controller Qualifies for Nuclear Service
Qualification was based on EPRI TR-107330 under an audited quality management program meeting the requirement of 10CFR50 Appendix B, NQA-1, and 10CFR21.

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Mincom to supply EAM & ERP software to gold mining company
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