Series 1831 Differential Pressure Switch

Dwyer Instruments, Series 1831 Differential Pressure Switch is now available with a DPDT switch output. It combines small size with 2% repeatability and no power is required to operate. The unique non-powered design eliminates many of the common problems associated with existing switches in high duct static cutout installations.

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Simply Intuitive Energy Management - Perfect for System Integrators

eSight Essential is a cost effective energy management suite designed to be purchased online and downloaded to the client site by System Integrators and easily integrated with existing hardware. Each kit of 25, 50, or 75 meter points, is purchased as a one off cost with no annual fees.

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Niagara Framework

As a universal, reusable software platform, the Niagara Framework develops smart applications, smart devices and device-to-enterprise solutions on a common platform rapidly and easily. There’s no need to spend time, resources, and money building your own platform when you can develop on Niagara and immediately build on it.

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54th Annual ISA POWID Symposium
June 5-10, 2011

This event will provide power generation industry leaders with information on the latest innovations in controls, instrumentation, cyber security, SmartGrid, regulatory issues and variable energy technologies, which impact the power generation delivery systems.

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Industrial Wireless Update – where no wires have gone before
Automation.com, February 2011
While the intense debates continue over industrial wireless standards many automation professionals are applying industrial wireless solutions to achieve greater efficiency and profits for their companies.

Boiler Safety On The Front Burner  
Engineered Systems, February 2011
By John R. Puskar
Combustion equipment safety is critical to the daily operation of industrial facilities and the safety of employees. However, this critical equipment is far too often overlooked or taken for granted.

Controls Devices (Part 1 of 3)  
Automated Buildings, February 2011
By Steven R. Calabrese
This installment is part one of a three-part series. It’s a “quick reference” guide to temperature controls devices, covering not all but a good amount of what makes up a typical HVAC temperature control system in this day and age.

Assemblers Go Off-Grid to Cut Costs  
Assembly, January 2011
By John Sprovieri
Manufacturers have been studying their energy bills lately, and a growing number are discovering that they can save money by getting some—or even all—of their power from alternative energy sources. Solar and wind are the two biggies.

Powering Data Centers  
Power Engineering, January 2011
By Christopher Johnston and Robert Bolin, Syska Hennessy
Data centers are increasingly viewed as poster children for extraordinarily large energy consumption. And onsite power generation is increasingly viewed as a viable alternative to reduce the reliance on utility-generated power for various types of building projects.

Bonding And Grounding Issues In Power Distribution Systems  
Maintenance Technology, January 2011
By Frank Waterer, Schneider Electric
A stable power supply is the backbone of any building, plant or facility. Failures or instability resulting from a poorly designed power distribution system can negatively impact safety, production and the bottom line of a company's operations.

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Dwyer releases Model 1205B Handheld CO/CO2 Gas Analyzer
The Model 1205B Handheld CO/CO2 Gas Analyzer accurately measures the concentration of carbon monoxide (CO) and carbon dioxide (CO2) in a duct or space.

QA Graphics Creates Metasys Web Interface
Web interface streamlines the process of integrating the Energy Efficiency Education Dashboard with Johnson Controls’ Metasys building management system.

Tridium announces JACE-NXT intelligent building controller
JACE-NXT is a Windows-based, fully configurable, high performance controller configured with the full functions of the Niagara Framework.

NI adds gateway and voltage/RTD node to Wireless Sensor Network
The NI 9792 is a programmable gateway that can communicate with measurement nodes as well as other hardware through a variety of open communication standards. The NI WSN-3226 allows RTD and potentiometer measurements.

Control Microsystems announces Trio45e Ethernet licensed radio
The ER45e increases IP communication network reliability and coverage while reducing the cost of deployment and ongoing management.

Omron STI introduces D40Z Safety Interlock Switch
D40Z non-contact switches support ISO 13849-1 (Safety Category 4/PLe). Up to 30 units can be connected to a single G9SX-NS Controller while still maintaining category 4/PLe compliance.

Other Product Announcements

• Siemens introduces 599 series ball valves
• Dwyer releases AQH-20 Handheld Indoor Air Quality Meter
• QA Graphics updates Symbol Library for Building Controls
• Omron STI Introduces D4SL Safety Door Switch
• GE announces Proficy for Sustainability Metrics software
• MatrikonOPC releases Wonderware Building Automation Server
• Ethernet Direct Announces EDS-351WH Dome Camera
• Cerus Industrial introduces Energy Management Starter (EMS) with BACnet
• Longwatch Releases Version 5.2 of Video Management System
• Kele introduces Hand-held analyzers

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Siemens provides BIM data for electrical distribution equipment  
BIM for Revit MEP low-voltage distribution products are in full compliance with AutoDesk Seek RMC SG standards.

Siemon provides 3D Cable Models through Autodesk Web Service  
Building and network designers can now find Siemon cabling product models through the Autodesk Seek web service.

ASHRAE Publishes book for Green Data Centers  
“Green Tips for Data Centers” identifies techniques for optimizing energy efficiency in existing datacom facilities.

WAGO releases free Solar Positioning Function  
SPFB increases concentrated solar arrangement efficacy by enabling dynamic solar mirrors to track the sun’s arc within +0.02° via WAGO-I/O-SYSTEM.

ASHRAE publishes GreenGuide for Buildings  
Book covers guidelines on sustainable energy master planning; building information modeling (BIM); strategies for greening existing buildings; and compliance strategies for key ASHRAE standards.

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The Bright Side to Energy Conservation  
By Beckhoff
Beckhoff Automation industrial PCs, I/O and TwinCAT PLC software help Fifth Light deliver up to 80% energy savings via intelligent lighting systems for buildings.

The fix is in at MGM Grand Macau
Automation.com, February 2011
The MGM Grand Hotel and Casino Macau is a $1.6 billion property about three years old located on prime water front land in Macau. Their power bills were $1.6 million per month. The CFO called in John Leslie and his team to make some changes that saved $3.1 million in energy bills in the first 11 months.

General Motors Controls Energy Costs with Automation Software  
Sustainable Plant, February 2011
General Motors uses GE Intelligent Platforms automation software solution to control the lights and other big energy-consuming equipment in its assembly plants.

SIPOS’ subterranean solution
Process and Control Today, February 2011
Built in shafts and tunnels, traditional below ground systems are costly to construct. A new design uses concrete rings as an alternative to shafts and tunnels. Requiring no maintenance, this approach is an ideal application for variable speed actuators for valve control.

Omniflex alarm systems keep NYSE Euronext trading  
Alarm reporting system monitors critical alarms on the computer room air conditioning units and electrical distribution systems.

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Industry, ODVA outline best practices for managing energy data
ODVA's energy approach will simplify the ability to understand energy consumption and enable control methodologies to optimize energy usage throughout the industrial ecosystem from the plantfloor to the grid.

Industrial Video and Control Acquires Longwatch
Longwatch is a developer of video management software for industrial automation and process control applications. IVC will maintain the Longwatch brand and operate the company as a division of IVC.

FieldServer Technologies Gateways get LonMark Certified
LonMark Certified products include the FS-B2011 Serial-LonWorks-Ethernet Gateway, FS-B3510 Multiport LonWorks Gateway and the FS-B4011 10-Port LonWorks Gateway.

LOYTEC signs systems integrators worldwide
Building automation systems integrators in Germany, Netherlands, Russia, Japan and the U.S. have signed up with Loytec as "Competence Partners."

ACI Acquires ACT’s ICC for BAS HVAC I/O  
Translation of acronyms: ACI acquired ACT’s Interface Control Components (ICC) line to provide I/O for its HVAC systems used in building automation systems.

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Web Seminar: Cyber Security Risk Assessment for Automation Systems
March 30, 2011
2:30 PM - (GMT -5:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada), Bogota, Lima Time Zone
This seminar introduces you to the concepts of risk analysis and how they are applied to industrial manufacturing and control systems. This seminar is also valuable for IT professionals who wish to learn the special considerations of automation systems in performing risk analysis.

Boiler Control Systems Engineering (ES15)
April 11, 2011 - April 13, 2011
Location: Research Triangle Park, NC, USA
This course covers boiler components and their purpose. Additionally, the course explains the ISA symbols used in boiler control, how to identify the engineering and control of boilers using theses symbols, and a method of presenting the engineering.

Industrial Wireless Systems (IC85C)
June 9, 2011
Location: Concord, NC, USA
Held in conjunction with ISA's POWID Symposium. Wireless systems and wireless technologies have advanced to the point where stable, robust, and secure networks are ready for deployment in industrial settings.

Online Courses for Smart Grid and Renewable Energy  
The Energy Providers Coalition for Education (EPCE) offers an online course to provide training for electric power industry workers in the areas of clean energy solutions and smart grid deployment.

SME and Purdue start Green Manufacturing Specialist Certificate Program  
The Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) has partnered with Purdue University Technical Assistance Program (TAP) on a Green Manufacturing Specialist Certificate Program.

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Hannover Messe 2011
April 4, 2011 - April 8, 2011
Location: Hannover, Germany
With its line-up of 13 leading international trade shows, HANNOVER MESSE 2011 will be at full strength and will underline its global importance as a showcase for tomorrow's technologies and ideas. No other event presents as many ground-breaking innovations and integrated solutions. France is the partner country for 2011.

ASHRAE Energy Modeling Conference
April 4, 2011 - April 6, 2011
Location: Atlanta, GA
ASHRAE's Energy Modeling Conference: Tools for Designing High Performance Buildings will provide hands-on modelers and principals with the information to better harness the power of energy modeling tools. The conference covers modeling fundamentals, building component contributions, software demonstrations and case studies.

AUTOMATICON
April 5, 2011 - April 8, 2011
Location: Warsaw, Poland
AUTOMATICON is the most important trade fair for automation, control, measurement and robotics in Poland. The Fair is always accompanied by series of seminars, lectures and presentations which attract hundreds of specialists from all over the country.

ISA Automation Week 2011 Issues Call for Papers  - 12/16/10
The Program Committee of ISA Automation Week 2011 has issued a Call for Papers, inviting authors, experts, innovators, thought leaders and automation professionals to submit abstracts for presentation.

ASHRAE’s 2012 Winter Conference Seeks Papers  - 01/25/11
Papers addressing advances in high performance buildings, integrated design and numerous high-intensity HVAC applications are being sought for ASHRAE’s 2012 Winter Conference in Chicago, Ill., Jan. 21-25.

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