Beckhoff Embedded
PCs Reduce Control Cabinet Heat

CX5000 Embedded PCs from Beckhoff Automation feature rugged magnesium housings and Intel®Atom™ processors to help reduce heat dissipation.

The DIN rail-mountable and fanless devices are ideal for extreme environments, with operating temperatures of -25 to +60 °C. The CX5000 also features a direct I/O connection to Beckhoff Bus Terminals or EtherCAT® Terminals.

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Remote Monitoring & Control Conference

Attend the Remote Monitoring and Control 2012 conference, September 17-19, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. This event features pre-conference workshops and educational sessions covering the latest advancements in automation and control systems for remote assets.

The program also includes an ISA workshop: Cyber Security for Automation, Control Systems (CEU credits).

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Upcoming ISA Training:

Troubleshooting Instrumentation and Control Systems
September 13, 2012 - September 14, 2012
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.

Installing, Calibrating, and Maintaining Electronic Instruments
September 24, 2012 - September 28, 2012
Location: Research Triangle Park, NC, USA
This popular course offers a combination of practical information and hands-on experience, covering proper installation, calibration, and maintenance of electronic instruments. You will examine characteristics of electronic control systems; techniques for installing electronic instruments; and procedures for configuring and calibrating transmitters, transducers, and controllers.

PLC/PAC Automation: Basic Structure, Programming, Installation, and Maintenance
September 24, 2012 - September 28, 2012
Location: Columbia, IL, USA
This course defines Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and Programmable Automation Controller (PAC) architecture, configuration, installation, maintenance, and programming. Over 60% of the class is hands-on laboratory exercises!

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Upcoming ISA Events:

ISA Automation Week 2012
September 24, 2012 - September 27, 2012
Location: Orlando, FL, USA
ISA Automation Week 2012 brings automation and control end-users and solutions providers together at Orlando's Orange County Convention Center.

Industrial Automation North America
September 10, 2012 - September 15, 2012
Location: Chicago, IL, USA
International Trade Fair for Process, Production and Industrial Building Automation. This world-class industrial automation event will provide an excellent platform for exhibitors and buyers from around the world to meet. Even more exciting is the launch of IANA in parallell with IMTS the international manufacturing technology trade show.

Emerson Global Users Exchange 2012
October 8, 2012 - October 12, 2012
Location: Anaheim, CA, USA
Exchanging Ideas...Creating Solutions is the theme of this year's conference, to be held at the Hilton Anaheim Hotel. Attendees overwhelmingly feel the different ideas and proven solutions from the presentations of users and experts at the conference is the main driving force to attend.

ODVA 2012 Industry Conference and 15th Annual Meeting of Members
October 16, 2012 - October 18, 2012
Location: Stone Mountain, GA, United States
Conference attendees can anticipate technical presentations, workshops and networking events that will focus on improving the usage of information and communication technologies in industrial automation. The annual meeting will include keynote speakers on topics of interest, including security, energy optimization and determinism.

Upcoming Training:

• PROFIBUS One-Day Training Class (Dayton, OH): 08-28-12
• EtherNet/IP Quick Start for Vendors (Raunheim, Ger.) 09-18-12
• CSIA Certification Boot Camp (Orlando, FL): 09-27-12
• DeviceNet Quick Start for Vendors (Ann Arbor, MI): 09-27-12

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