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It enables new and existing wired smart HART field devices, non-smart analog devices and remote HART I/O from any supplier to communicate with host applications using WirelessHART technology.

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Simplifying Modbus to BACnet/IP Integration

Contemporary Controls' new BASgatewayLX simplifies the connection of BACnet/IP Ethernet to Modbus Serial or Modbus TCP.

Virtual routing allows up to 30 Modbus devices to appear as individual BACnet devices. Using web pages and a resident database of Modbus device profiles, Modbus registers can be mapped to BACnet objects easily.

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The New Kollmorgen Engineer's Library

One definition of an engineer is someone who's always curious about the way things work, and how to make them work better. Just for those people, we've created a new Engineer's Library, with resources to help you envision, design and realize a better machine.

First up, we have three white papers on servo drive technologies, full-frequency auto-tuning and solutions for flexo printing. We'll be updating the Engineer's Library several times per year, so check in often.

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The coming wave of process safety system migration
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B&B Electronics Provides Communications for Volvo Ocean Race
B&B Electronics provided an extensive fiber, cellular and wireless communications network for the Volvo Ocean Race Galway Grand Finale.

MAAC uses eWON for remote machine access
MAAC Machinery, a maker of thermoforming machinery, uses eWON VPN routers to connect to its machines, PLCs, drives and HMI devices just about anywhere.

K-TORK actuators survive 10 years in coal-fired power plants
Rotork K-TORK vane type valve actuators solved a difficult flow control application found in many coal-fired power plants – high-pressure bottom ash spray valve control.

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Basic and Advanced Regulatory Control: System Design and Application - $99.00
The second edition of this best-seller covers the topics of tuning feedback control loops, multiplicative feed-forward control, and other control techniques such as split-range control, cross-limiting control, floating control, techniques for increasing effective valve rangeability, and time proportioning control, and more.

Emerson offers free online tool for WirelessHART network planning
This free web-based application allows users to upload an image of their plant to design a customized wireless network using IEC-approved WirelessHART network standards.

Mitsubishi announces Website Geared to Automotive automation
The site shows how Mitsubishi's solutions can reduce cost of powertrain machining and assembly, stamping, welding, painting, final assembly and parts production.

CAS DataLoggers releases App for dataTaker Data Loggers
DT-Remote app allows iPhone, iPad, iPod touch and Android users to view real-time data collected from remote dataTaker systems.

Semaphore Introduces SCADA Training Video
The latest video describes multi-communications capabilities in a remote terminal unit (RTU).

Dwyer releases free 2012 Catalog App
Catalog app works on an iPad, iPhone, or any Droid mobile device.

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GE Intelligent Platforms announces PACSystems RXi
PACSystems RXi family of controllers has built-in redundant PROFINET interfaces and supports GE’s cloud-based collaborative automation platform development.

Phoenix Contact introduces ILC 1x1 compact controllers
ILC 1x1 controllers support the Modbus TCP protocol. This means the user can configure and commission in just two steps, no additional programming required.

Eplan releases Fluid Professional software
3D data, fluid symbols and electrical actuation are directly linked to the parts list and technical specifications of equipment.

Endress+Hauser Introduces Liquiline Multichannel Transmitter
Liquiline CM444/CM448 transmitters take inputs from up to eight analytical sensors, transmit them to a control system via 4-20mA analog outputs, HART, Profibus or Modbus networks, and provide remote access via an integrated web server.

Emerson enhances AMS Suite software
AMS Machinery Manager v5.5 aids diagnostic and root cause analysis and provides early identification of issues that are typically difficult to diagnose.

Software Toolbox introduces TOP Server HMI software for Oil & Gas
TOP Server Version 5.9 adds an Electronic Flow Measurement (EFM) Suite that enables EFM data export for midstream applications in the oil and gas industry.

Beckhoff announces Stainless Steel Control Panels
CP62xx Panel PCs and CP66xx and CP69xx Control Panels are available in a flush-mounted design option with stainless steel for food, packaging and medical industries.

Teledyne DALSA releases three Genie TS Cameras in Color
Genie TS color cameras include 5M, 8M and 12M models and reach speeds up to 29 fps.

Advantech introduces ADAM-2000Z wireless I/O modules
These I/O modules utilize the IEEE 802.15.4 standard I/O and latest sensor technology whilst supporting 2.4GHz mesh networking.

AutomationDirect announces Industrial Safety Gloves
Styles available offer cut, puncture and impact resistance and are available in sizes ranging from extra-small to extra-extra large, depending on glove type.

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Moore Industries to resell MACTek BULLET WirelessHART Adapter
BULLET is part of a complete solution for sending smart HART and analog process signals over WirelessHART networks.

QC Industries Conveyors star in Spider-Man movie
Rather than building his own futuristic, high-tech conveyors, art director Page Buckner said he decided to use QC Industries' aluminum extruded AS40 conveyors.

FCI ST100 Air/Gas Flow Meter Obtains HART Certification
Certification from the HART Foundation is for the hardware and DD files, indicating full compliance with the HART Communication Protocol.

Trebing + Himstedt opens office in Indianapolis
T+H provides seamless integration of customer networks through all network levels – from device automation to the ERP system.

Siemens Announces 2012 Customer Excellence Award Winners
Siemens recognized achievements of its customers and partners who are using Siemens technology to generate superior business results.

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• John Kay of Rockwell Automation Named IEEE Fellow
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ABB to automate iron ore plant in Sweden
ABB will supply electrification and automation equipment to Swedish iron ore producer Northland Resources' new concentrator plant.

Metso to control Finland's largest pellet-fired heat plant
The plant currently under construction will be used as a peak load and reserve plant to replace the use of existing oil- and gas-fired boiler plants.

Siemens to improve water performance in Bay City, Texas
Improvements to water meters, municipal lighting and supporting information technology will reduce electricity consumption by 30 percent and water consumption by 70 percent.

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CSE PE Exam Review Part 4: Control Systems Theory and Implementation
When: Wednesday, 25 July 2012, 2:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m. EDT
Course No.: EN00W4
This webinar will give you a quick overview of the most likely exam topics in control loops, methods of loop documentation, various loop types, characteristics of control function, and some loop tuning principles. Controllers and their function are included in the application portion of the review. Some advanced control techniques are also surveyed. Register or Learn More.

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Featured ISA Events:

• ISA Automation Week 2012 (Orlando, FL): 09-24-12

Featured ISA Training:

• Industrial Data Communications Systems (RTP, NC): 07-16-12
• Tuning Control Loops (North Brunswick, NJ): 07-16-12
• Designing Model Based Control Strategy (RTP, NC): 07-17-12
• Troubleshooting I&C Systems (North Brunswick, NJ): 07-19-12
• Intro. to Industrial Automation & Control (RTP, NC): 07-23-12
• Batch Control Using ANSI/ISA88 (N. Brunswick, NJ0) 07-23-12
• Boiler Control Systems Engineering (Burbank, CA): 07-23-12
• Applying Motor Controls and Drives (RTP, NC): 07-24-12
• Sizing, Selecting & Applying Control Valves (RTP, NC):07-24-12
• Burner Management Engineering (Burbank, CA): 07-26-12
• Industrial Networking & Security (Burbank, CA): 07-30-12
• Secure Your Control System (RTP, NC): 07-30-12
• Pressure, Level &Density Measurement (RTP, NC): 08-06-12
• Advanced Safety Integrity Level Selection (RTP, NC): 08-07-12
• Industrial Flow Measurement Engineering (RTP, NC): 08-08-12
• Advanced Design and SIL Verification (RTP, NC): 08-09-12
• Project Management for Automation (RTP, NC): 08-13-12
• Advanced Project Management (RTP, NC): 08-16-12

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• Oil & Gas SCADA Roadshow (Tulsa, OK): 07-17-12
• Oil & Gas SCADA Roadshow (Houston, TX): 07-24-12
• Chem/Petro & Refinery Shutdowns (New Orleans, LA):07-31-12
• NIWeek 2012 (Austin, TX): 08-06-12
• Invensys Foxboro N.A. User Group (Boston, MA): 08-13-12
• Optimising Condition Monitoring (Brisbane, Australia):08-20-12
• Automation 2012 (Mumbai, India): 09-07-12
• Industrial Automation North America (Chicago, IL): 09-10-12
• IMTS (Chicago, IL): 09-10-12
• Remote Monitoring and Control 2012 (Denver, CO): 09-17-12
• Emerson Global Users Exchange 2012 (Anaheim, CA):10-08-12
• OPC Technology Summit (Orlando, FL): 10-16-12
• Pack Expo 2012 (Chicago, IL): 10-28-12
• Yokogawa User Group Conference (New Orleans, LA): 10-30-12
• Rockwell Automation PSUG (Philadelphia, PA): 11-05-12
• Rockwell Automation Safety Automation Forum (Philadelphia, PA): 11-06-12
• Rockwell Automation Fair 2012 (Philadelphia, PA): 11-07-12

Featured Training:

• PROFIBUS One-Day Training Class (Kansas City, MO):07-24-12
• PROFINET One-Day Training Class (Portland, OR): 08-07-12

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