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November 2009 |
Sponsor: Grace Engineered Products |
An Ethernet Switch Built for Saving Panel Space
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The GracePort® E5 takes the 30-minute task of diagnostics and turns it into a 30-second one. The E5 saves panel space because it is designed to fit into a GracePort®, and not on the already crowded DIN Rail.
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Upgrade your Allen-Bradley® Logix Controller
WAGOs’ predefined Add-On Instructions for RS-Logix® allows easy integration of the WAGO-I/O-SYSTEM into any Allen-Bradley Logix controller platform… helping you add functionality while reducing costs.
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| Featured Articles |
Panel Meters Show Off
Control Design, October 2009
By Jim Montague
Besides adding higher-resolution LCDs and touchscreens, some panel meter developers are making the interface easier to read and adding other helpful hardware and software-based features.
Is the need for local plant indication a thing of the past?
Control Engineering Europe, September 2009
By Alec Robshaw, Beka Associates
It would be logical to assume that the use of large local control panels full of controllers and gauges is becoming truly extinct. Good engineering practice suggests the old-school practice of ‘walking the plant’ lends a pair of eyes and ears to the process that no end of sensors and transmitters can replace.v
Organization Prevents Panel Missteps
Control Design, September 2009
By Calvin Comstock
Our panel building process begins with some basic but vital research. The goal is to give our customers a component panel that meets their needs, keeping the cost to a minimum and allowing for future changes.
Clean Connections
Vision System Design, September 2009
By Andrew Wilson
While the types of cameras and frame grabbers or host interfaces used in machine-vision systems are important, so is the choice of cabling. In robotics-based applications in particular, where cables may be flexed a number of different ways during the life of the system, system developers must strive to obtain the highest-performance cable possible to ensure no loss or corruption of image data.
The Long & Short of Cabling
Industrial Automation Asia, September 2009
By Paul Kish, Belden
Increasing networking demands are met by providing 10GBASE-T switch ports and 10GBASE-T network interface cards on network servers and data storage equipment.
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ASI releases modular holders for Class CC and Midget Fuses
The UL approved fuse holders provide a touch-proof housing design and the fuse is completely removed from the circuit during replacement. |
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WAGO introduces IP 200 plotter
DIN A4-size IP 200 prints on markers, marker strips and wire markers, along with cards from other manufacturers. |
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Phoenix Contact ergonomic hand tools reduce hand fatigue
The TOOL fox line includes tools for all work related to control cabinets, including cutting, stripping and crimping, as well as screwdrivers and test equipment. |
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Emerson adds Device Dashboards to AMS software
Emerson introduces 50 Device Dashboards that provide, in one glance, a clear view of everything users need to evaluate, diagnose, and configure a field device. |
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Red Lion releases PAXDR Dual Rate Meter
PAXDR monitors two input rates, such as inflow and outflow, unwind and rewind wire tension, feed and tension roll speed, and other pivotal production rates. |
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GE Fanuc announces Proficy iFIX Embedded
Proficy iFIX Embedded runs on Windows XP Embedded, and can be used in machine panels, embedded controllers and specialty devices. |
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| White Papers |
Diagnostic Tools for PROFIBUS and PROFINET
By Softing
The most common problems of PROFIBUS networks are faulty cabling or connectors causing poor signal quality levels. In order to detect and identify those kinds of issues an engineer can either use an oscilloscope (and lots of experience) or an Electrical Tester for PROFIBUS that makes the job much easier.
Stainless Steel Enclosures in Industrial Applications
By Nathan Xavier, Rittal
This paper explores some of the technical details of stainless steel that are crucial to the selection of industrial enclosures including composition, distinguishing properties of different grades, chemical resistances, suitable applications and general benefits offered by stainless steel when compared to carbon steel enclosures.
The Benefits of Busbar Power Distribution Systems
By Jerred Davis, Rittal
This paper examines the benefits that a busbar system can provide to designers, integrators and end-users of industrial control panels, especially when compared to “traditional” block-and-cable power distribution solutions found primarily in the US.
Building a Reliable VFD System
By Brian Shuman, Belden
Special consideration must be given to the proper installation and operation of the overall system that comprises the VFD, the motor it controls, and the cable that connects them. This paper is primarily concerned with the motor-supply cable in the VFD/motor system. It looks at some fundamental cable design considerations, and presents suggestions for installation.
Signal Integrity in High-Speed Connectors
By Markus Witte, HARTING
Channel characterization has become a major signal integrity issue, and is requiring connector manufacturers of high-speed components to provide comprehensive and empirical SI test data proving that their equipment performs as specified.
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| Resources & Literature |
Guide to AS-Interface Maintenance and Troubleshooting
This 32-page illustrated pocket-sized reference from Pepperl+Fuchs is filled with information to help AS-Interface users set up and maintain an AS-Interface solution.
Rittal offers electronic packaging solutions
Rittal offers complete electronic packaging and integration up to Level 3 for CPCI, VME, AdvancedMC and MicroTCA applications.
NEMA publishes ANSI C119.5-2009 Electric Connector standard
The text covers insulation piercing connectors used for making electrical connections between insulated, insulated-to-bare, and bare-to-bare conductors rated 600 volts or less.
S.I. Tech publishes fiber optic communication catalog
Catalog covers a broad range of fiber optic applications such as ruggedized RS232/422/485 products, SCADA systems, multichannel units for instrumentation and control, and RS485 PROFIBUS DP for process control.
igus publishes continuous-flex cables catalog
Catalog has an easy-to-use quick reference guide, application examples from a wide range of industries, and details on the latest Chainflex cables.
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| Application Stories |
HARTING connects U2's giant 360° LED screen
HARTING provided connections for the world's first transformable 360° LED screen used on the latest concert tour for the rock band U2.
Novel Approach Enhances Control System Upgrade
Chemical Processing, September 2009
By Ryan M. Iannucci, Eli Lilly
Eli Lilly’s plant in Indianapolis upgraded an obsolete Measurex DCS to an Emerson DeltaV. Measures to mock-up wiring and limit project scope as well as operational improvements provided significant benefits.
After the Explosion...
Control Engineering, September 2009
By Jim McConahay, Moore Industries
Imperial Valley Resource Recovery suffered a major electrical explosion that destroyed the connection to the grid and adjacent control room electronics. It was all replaced with Ethernet-based Modbus RTU communications and controls from Moore Industries
TechLine uses TURCK components in cable tray system
Snap Track aluminum cable tray system uses TURCK instrumentation tray cable (ITC), cordsets and quick disconnect junction boxes.
Clean Power
Automation World, August 2009
By James R. Koelsch
The General Mills cereal plant in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, uses SoftSwitching’s DySC Dynamic Voltage Sag Corrector to borrow power from unaffected phases to boost voltage in the affected one and eliminate problems from voltage sags.
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| Company & Organizational News |
ISA selects Automation.com as advertising sales partner
In addition to daily and weekly digital and online content, ISA will publish 6 print issues of InTech magazine in 2010. ISA selected Automation.com as the advertising sales representative for InTech magazine’s print, digital, and online editions.
Aaeon and InduSoft offer hardware and software control solutions
Aaeon makes embedded single board computers, panel and automation hardware, and InduSoft's Web Studio HMI/SCADA software runs on all of these devices.
Power Efficiency appoints Scott Johnson COO
Johnson previously was VP of Sales at Warner Electric and VP-Sales & Marketing at Compumotor.
Schneider Electric to sell NEMA products through Allied
Schneider Electric NEMA control products have been added to the Allied Electronics catalog.
WAGO celebrates 30th anniversary
Established in 1979 in a small suburban Milwaukee office by one employee, WAGO operates out of a 75,000 sq. ft manufacturing complex in Germantown, WI.
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| Project News |
Honeywell to control printing of the Wall Street Journal
Honeywell will upgrade printing press controls at NYP, printer of the New York Post and The Wall Street Journal.
Matrox to supply display walls to AVI-SPL Control Room Group
AVI-SPL’s Control Room Group will use Matrox technology to deploy advanced display controllers for large-scale visualization display wall installations running mission critical applications.
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| Featured Events |
Automation Fair 2009
November 11-12, 2009 Anaheim, California
At this two-day event, attend in-depth technical sessions, workshops, and hands-on labs. Visit more than 100 exhibits and displays. Learn best practices at specialized industry forums.
Hannover Messe Middle East
February 9-11, 2010 Dubai
Deutsche Messe Hannover will be staging CeMAT Middle East, Industrial Automation (IA) Middle East, and Motion, Drive & Automation (MDA) Middle East together.
2010 Sensors Expo & Conference
June 7-9, 2010 Rosemont, IL
The event is dedicated to exploring innovations in sensors, sensor networks, biosensors, MEMS/nanotechnology, instrumentation & controls, intelligent systems, machine-to- machine communication, wireless sensing and IT technology.
ISA announces Automation Week show
October 4-7, 2010 Houston, TX
ISA Automation Week, a knowledge-based conference event, will deliver critical knowledge on the application of automation technologies in processing and manufacturing environments.
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