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November 7-8, 2012

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GridWeek 2012 Washington DC
October 2-4, 2012

GridWeek 2012 will tackle the challenge of deriving value from this complexity -- proving a mix of panel discussions, value-focused case studies, and a forward look at the ever-changing energy landscape and gathering utility, policy, regulatory and consumer experts to approach the topic.

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ISA Fall Training Institute

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September 24-28, 2012
ISA Headquarters,
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A new way to envision your remote process
By Greg Santos for InTech
There remains a gap between data that is being delivered and deduction of what this data is actually telling you about your process. A comprehensive remote video monitoring system can bridge this gap.

Rockwell Automation Process Automation Review
By Bill Lydon for Automation.com
Rockwell Automation is clearly focused on building a process automation business to compete in segments that have traditionally been dominated by DCS suppliers. I recently visited with their PlantPAx experts to discuss the system and explore this business initiative.

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Control system integrator helps stainless steel manufacturer save energy, reduce reprocessing
By Chetan Chothani for InTech
J&L Specialty Steel operates a continuous direct roll, anneal, and pickle (DRAP) line at its Midland, Penn., plant. J&L retained Adaptive Resources to design model predictive controls (MPC) to manage the annealing process.

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Motors & Drives: A Practical Technology Guide - $99.00
The author of this practical reference introduces engineering concepts of motors and drives in a way that can be easily understood by both engineers unfamiliar with the technology and technicians who are technically literate but not accustomed to complex theory and mathematics.

Rexroth publishes EasyHandling brochure
Brochure describes the EasyHandling solution, a platform of components, drives and engineering software.

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Moxa introduces VPort 36-1MP-T camera
VPort 36-1MP-T camera withstands a wide temperature range of -40° C to 75° C (-40° F to 167° F), without the need for a heater or cooling fan.

Pepperl+Fuchs introduces KFU8-VCR-1 Signal Conditioners
KFU8-VCR-1 transmitter power supply signal conditioners operate on AC/DC wide range supply, supply input 2-wire and 3-wire transmitters and can be used with current and voltage sources.

ABB introduces MNS-MCC motor control center
MNS-MCC addresses the causes of arc flash incidents. It meets ANSI C37.20.7 Arc Flash requirements, plus UL 845, CSA C22.2 and IBC-2006 standards.

Emerson announces WirelessHART Interface for its oil & gas RTUs
The interface integrates Smart Wireless networks with Emerson’s family of remote terminal units and flow computers including ROC800, FloBoss, and ControlWave RTUs.

Endress+Hauser Announces FMD72 Level Transmitter
FMD72 electronic DP sensor eliminates the need for impulse lines and capillary tubes—along with their related issues such as leaks, condensation, icing and plugging.

ExperTune adds Non-Steady-State Tuning to Level Control
NSS techniques allow the user to develop level control models and tuning, even when the process has not achieved steady-state.

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Theme for HANNOVER MESSE 2013 is "Integrated Industry"
The upcoming HANNOVER MESSE 2013 will be staged under the banner of "Integrated Industry." The lead theme signals the fair's key focus on the growing integration of all areas of industry.

IT Professionals Going to Cloud Computing
Survey says 44.4% will be moving applications to the cloud within the next 12 months, with up to 33.4% saying that this will include up to half of their applications.

AMT updates Manufacturing Mandate
The Manufacturing Mandate underscores the importance of collaboration as central to the implementation of a national strategy.

OPC Foundation Announces Agenda for "OPC Technology Summit"
Scheduled for October 16-18, 2012, in Orlando, Florida, the event showcases OPC technology, including the next-generation OPC Unified Architecture (OPC UA).

Honeywell opens engineering office in Tianjin, China
The new office will serve customers in oil and gas, chemical, power and pulp and paper industries.

ISA announces award winners from Water/Wastewater Symposium
ISA announces the award winners for Best Paper, Best Presentation and Best Poster from its 2012 ISA Water/Wastewater and Automatic Controls Symposium, held 7-9 August, 2012

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Eaton to control valves for Rock Creek Powerhouse
The Eaton cylinders, used on pressure regulating valves and wicket gates, will help increase operating efficiency of the hydroelectric plant.

Eaton to Build Solar PV Installation in Pennsylvania
The array constructed at Eaton’s Vanport Township facility will be the largest solar installation in western Pennsylvania to date.

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Upcoming ISA Training:

Working Wireless Workshop
September 24, 2012
Location: Orlando, FL, USA
Held in conjunction with ISA Automation Week September 24-27, this hands-on session will give attendees an opportunity to work with the tools and learn the methods used in performing wireless site surveys, as well gaining insight into configuring industrial wireless backbone networks for maximum performance.

Installing, Calibrating, and Maintaining Electronic Instruments
October 22, 2012 - October 26, 2012
Location: North Brunswick, NJ, 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.

Advanced Safety Integrity Level (SIL) Selection (EC52)
October 23, 2012 - October 24, 2012
Location: Houston, TX, USA
This course focuses on further hands-on examples of Safety Integrity Level (SIL) selection using a variety of different techniques. Students will be better able to save their companies time and money through the optimization of system performance requirements. This course is a follow on to Safety Instrumented Systems-Design, Analysis, and Justification.

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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.

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.

Wonderware User Group & Tech Support Symposium
October 10, 2012 - October 11, 2012
Location: Anaheim, CA, USA
To match the enthusiasm and passion of our Wonderware users we're offering a two-day packed agenda full of real solutions that address your challenges. Join in on engaging conversations, network with your peers and industry experts, visit our partner solution booths and product demonstrations, and together we’ll create your future.

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.

OPC Technology Summit
October 16, 2012 - October 18, 2012
Location: Orlando, FL, USA
The OPC Foundation's OPC Technology Summit 2012 will be held October 16-18, in Orlando, Florida, USA, at the Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld. For OPC developers and end-users, this multi-day event features presentations on OPC UA technology, solutions and value proposition. Learn from and network with the OPC experts!

Upcoming Training:

• 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
• PROFIBUS One-Day Training Class (Memphis, TN): 10-09-12
• NERC CIP Compliance Training (Las Vegas, NV): 10-25-12
• PROFINET One-Day Training Class (Minneapolis, MN): 10-25-12

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