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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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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AHR Expo 2011 - Building Automation Highlights from Las Vegas
Automation.com, May 2011
By Bill Lydon, Editor
This was the largest AHR Show ever held outside of Chicago or New York with over 54,000 registered HVACR professionals. Attendees visited the 63rd AHR Expo to see all the latest products and innovations on display from 1,938 exhibiting companies covering 379,360 square feet of exhibit space.

BAS Upgrades: Develop a Master Plan  
Building Operating Management, April 2011
By Doug Yon, P.E.
The challenge for maintenance and engineering managers related to the installation, maintenance, and operation of the technology, including BACnet-based systems, is ensuring the specification properly accounts for post-installation issues.

Smart Grid’s Killer App  
Automated Buildings, April 2011
By David K. Roberts, Cypress Envirosystems
Since utilities across the country are implementing new rate structures with the deployment of Smart Grid technologies that can leave unprepared facilities with much higher utility bills, it is important for building managers to understand demand response, the Smart Grid and their impact on commercial buildings.

BACnet's Continuing Growth  
Automated Buildings, April 2011
By Jim Butler, Cimetrics, Inc.
The original authors of the BACnet standard developed a method of organizing application data using objects, and the standard was structured in such a way that new object types and application services could be added to the BACnet standard in the future.

Measuring Motors  
Control Engineering Asia, March 2011
By Fluke
A thermal imager and an insulation multimeter are two effective tools for spot checking of motor operation and diagnosis of problems.

Achieving Higher Efficiencies & Lower Emissions  
Process Heating, February 2011
By Alan L. Stehman, Cannon Boiler Works Inc.
More than 24,000 installed boilers operate in the 10 million BTU to 100 million BTU range. What are the trends for this important segment?

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Dwyer introduces Series AVUB Air Velocity Transmitter
Series AVUB operates by measuring the heat loss from its sensing element in the air-stream and calculating the air velocity by reading the local temperature of the air on its probe.

Honeywell introduces TB wireless thermostats
TB7200, TB7300 and TB7600 wireless communication thermostats allow facility managers to maintain and view thermostats from one central location.

Omega releases RH511 Temperature/RH/IR/Thermocouple Meter
RH511 series is a low cost, rugged, high performance handheld temperature/relative humidity/infrared/thermocouple meter.

Advantech Launches Four New BACnet I/O Modules
The BAS-3000BC series can serve as BACnet MS/TP remote I/O modules through an RS-485 network to be integrated with BACnet DDC Controllers.

Emerson to distribute VYCON flywheels
Emerson Network Power will distribute VYCON’S clean energy VDC and VDC-XE flywheel power systems with its Liebert uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems.

Other Product Announcements

• Industrial Video Announces Rapid Deploy Video System
• Euchner releases EKS Light FSA machine access control
• Sierra Monitor releases 5100-25-IT Ammonia Sensor
• Powercast releases WSN-1001 Wireless Temperature/Humidity Sensor
• Endress+Hauser Announces EngyCal Btu and Steam Billing Meters
• Longwatch adds support for IVC cameras
• Eaton releases SmartWire-DT panel wiring solution
• Dynasonics develops BIM files for TFX flow meters
• Kele releases Combustion Gas Analyzers

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Banner Engineering publishes 2011 Product Catalog  
The 2011 catalog wraps Banner's sensor products together with lighting and indicators, machine vision, wireless and machine safety products.

Security Incidents Organization publishes report on Control System Malware Incidents  
The report documents 60 incidents that have taken place between 1999 and 2010 that involved lost time, destruction of property and even fatalities.

Schneider Electric offers 3D CAD drawings for automation products  
Customers can access and search the catalog directly from the Schneider Electric U.S. website and download the drawings into their designs, allowing shorter design time and faster time to market.

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.

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Tridium controls Manitoba Hydro Place building  
Tridium's Niagara Framework connects multiple systems and equipment within Manitoba Hydro Place, a 22-story office tower.

Gear Manufacturer Finds Savings  
Automation World, March 2011
Forest City Gear in Roscoe, Ill. Installed a bank of power conditioners to service the electrical requirements of its machines, and saved 20 percent on the electric bill.

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.

Flowmeters help recover lost revenues and promote energy efficiency  
What’s New in Process Technology, February 2011
By ABB Australia
As a result of installing new flowmeters, Virginia Commonwealth University has reduced annual steam losses in the generation plant from 16 to 5% and enabled the plant to recover more than US$1,275,000 a year in lost revenues.

Upgraded Barrier Controls Protect Against Terrorists  
PD&D, February 2011
By K12 Defense Consultants
Military bases, embassies, government buildings and airports around the world are protected by hydraulically-operated vehicle barriers K12 converts them to electric operation thanks to servo actuators and rugged industrial PLCs from Phoenix Contact.

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Video Surveillance Integrated with SCADA  
By Control Microsystems
This paper explores the growing security requirements for critical infrastructure in SCADA industries and the capability of operators to efficiently integrate video surveillance into their existing SCADA networks without hindering communications and bandwidth to the control centre.

Automation and the Smart Grid: Energy Management Today
By Opto 22
This white paper takes a look at electrical power in the United States today, investigates the nature of the Smart Grid, and suggests ways that small and medium-sized companies can - without waiting for future technological development - gather energy data and control electrical energy costs today.

Facilities Management Solutions
By Jim Bishop, Wonderware
The biggest problem in building automation, identified by organizations like LonMark and Echelon, is the proprietary distribution models offered by established Building Automation System (BAS) suppliers. This white paper describes Wonderware’s Facilities Management Software Solution.

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EnOcean Appoints Business Development Managers  
Keith Garris and Christina Jones have joined the company to cover the East and West coast regions, respectively.

Schneider Electric acquires Summit Energy  
Summit Energy provides energy procurement, risk management, market intelligence, data management and sustainability consulting services.

Think Again: Improving networking and energy use  
Control Engineering, March 2011
By Mark T. Hoske
ODVA is expanding beyond the manufacturing space (where two other network organizations have focused) to also address facilities infrastructure, metering and management, as well as the industrial enterprise, and power grid.

Siemens introduces solar power purchase program  
The program allows customers to bring "clean" solar energy projects on their properties without making an initial capital investment in solar equipment.

ASHRAE funds research to improve building operations  
Research Project 1633, "Data and Interfaces for Advanced Building Maintenance and Operation," will result in development of a set of standard data-driven metrics, interfaces and dashboards for advanced building operation and management.

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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.

OPC Security
June 9, 2011 - June 10, 2011
Location: Boston, United States
Students learn how to secure their OPC implementation by configuring their firewall, Data Execution Prevention, Windows Authentication, Access Control Lists (ACL), Windows Services, Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) implementation, and how to continuously monitor the health of their real-time communication system. This enables plants to comply with IT, industrial, and federal regulations.

Industrial Wireless Systems (IC85C)
June 20, 2011
Location: St. Louis, MO, USA
Held in conjunction with the 57th International Instrumentation Symposium. Wireless systems and wireless technologies have advanced to the point where stable, robust, and secure networks are ready for deployment in industrial settings.

Applying Motor Controls and Drives (SP15)
July 19, 2011 - July 20, 2011
Location: Research Triangle Park, NC, USA
This course gives you a broad perspective of DC motors, AC motors (single and three-phase), and Variable Speed Drives (for AC Induction Motors and DC Motors).

Workshop on Permitting Changes Under Clean Air Act Regulations  
The Air & Waste Management Association (A&WMA) will hold a series of workshops throughout 2011 to provide environmental professionals with updated information on writing and submitting air quality permits, based on new and revised Clean Air Act regulations.

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2011 Siemens Automation Summit
June 27, 2011 - June 30, 2011
Location: Orlando, FL, USA
Join Siemens to see live, hands-on demonstrations showcasing best-in-class solutions, hear from others how they have successfully applied solutions that you can use in your operations, and network with your peers and Siemens management.

SCADA China 2011
August 16, 2011 - August 17, 2011
Location: Beijing, China
By attending SCADA China, keep yourself updated with the newest developed and future projects that operate on SCADA systems in the Asia region. The conference will also allow you to benchmark your strategies against others, and network with like-minded individuals.

High Performance Buildings Conference  
Engineered Systems and Building Intelligence Group
September 13 – 14, 2011
In this accessible and interactive forum, building professionals learn about the latest technologies and practices to deliver high performance and energy efficiency. The conference addresses the full spectrum of mechanical and electrical buildings systems for both new construction and existing buildings.

Remote Monitoring and Control 2011
September 19, 2011 - September 21, 2011
Location: Nashville, TN, USA
Remote Monitoring and Control 2011 will focus on the leading advancements for the monitoring and management of distributed equipment and facilities, remote assets, infrastructure, automated process & system controls and device networks.

ISA Automation Week 2011
October 17, 2011 - October 20, 2011
Location: Mobile, AL, USA
This world-class conference will cover seven technical tracks in depth and will be designed with information critical to several identified automation and control career paths. ISA Automation Week provides you with the opportunity to get the best unbiased knowledge available to help you in your jobs and your future.

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