Dear %%if(%%firstname%% is empty,Colleague,%%firstname%%)%%:
To receive the latest automation information, add enews@automation.com to your address book.
Read the online version if links don't work in this Electrical & Control Panels Update. |
|
|
January 2010 |
Sponsor: Grace Engineered Products |
An Ethernet Switch Built for Saving Panel Space
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.
Click here for more information.
|
Sponsor: automationtechies |
Don’t gamble with your hiring needs
automationtechies is your best bet for finding the Controls, Automation or Process Engineer that fits your needs.
Our recruiters have industry experience and will fill your direct hire and contract positions.
Contact one of our experienced recruiters today.
|
| Live News Feed |
  
RSS feed for Electrical & Control Panels.
Learn more about RSS feeds. |
| Make Connections in Automation |
  
|
|
| Featured Articles |
Look Deeper at Shielding
Design News, December 2009
By Jon Titus
The Audio Engineering Society AES48-2005 standard covers grounding and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC). The standard stresses the need to properly shield cables to reduce coupling with noise sources.
Listen to the Cable Guy
Industrial Networking, December 2009
By Joe Feeley
The signal-to-noise ratio of a cabling system drops as soon as you install it.
Of Costs & Cable Cutting
Industrial Automation Asia, November 2009
By Peter Zornio, Emerson Process Management
Combining wireless with wired automation systems can save you money without sacrificing control capability or reliability.
Cooling Process Control Panels Effectively
Automation.com, October 2009
By Doug Wilson, Noren Products
Choosing the appropriate and most cost and energy efficient cooling solution from the many types available requires knowledge of their individual strengths and weaknesses, and the ability to match that to the operational environment.
Preventing UPS and Generator Compatibilty Problems
Building Operating Management, October 2009
By Paul Schlattman and Robert W. Weber
As the demand for power reliability continues to spread from industry to industry, creating a reliable, efficient, scalable and compatible infrastructure of UPS, generator and switchgear systems will be crucial. Avoiding the many pitfalls that can accompany these designs will be even more so.
|
Browse more articles on the Electrical & Control Panels portal.
|
| ISA Products & Services |
Solutions for Automation Professionals
|
|
| Product Announcements |
|
| Other Product Announcements
|
Browse more Product Announcements on the Electrical & Control Panels portal.
Search all Products by keyword, category, manufacturer or release date. |
| Application Stories |
Panel Build Technology Sets Pace
Control Design, December 2009
By Mark McCartney, Stacon
Stacon builds custom control solutions and predesigned configurable pump panels. They switched to Siemens motor starters, a Web server and an integrated HMI/PLC—all configured for serial Modbus and Modbus TCP Ethernet.
Machine Builder Saves With AS-interface
Automation World, November 2009
Automacad Concrete in Canada builds concrete splitters that once had more than 300 wires connected from the skid to the main control panel, leading to wire bundles that were cumbersome and unsightly. The wire bundle was replaced with AS-Interface from ifm efector.
ATEX centrifugal fans for sub-zero temperatures
HazardEX, October 2009
The centrifugal fans supplied to GBA Flare Systems for its Air Assisted Process Flare on Statoil’s Snorvit LNG Project on Melkoy Island, Hammerfest, Norway had not only to meet ATEX standards but temperatures down to -35C.
Northwest Iowa Power uses remote graphics to monitor power grid
Matrox remote graphics extension technology solves system interference and USB connectivity issues related to legacy KVM solutions.
Wiring manufacturer plugs into benefits of Clare analyser
Process & Control Today, September 2009
Apex Wiring Solutions, a manufacturer of prefabricated electrical connector and cable assemblies, is using the Clare Horizon high voltage wiring analyser to improve the electrical safety testing of its units during the production process.
|
Browse more application stories on the Electrical & Control Panels portal.
|
| White Papers |
Save space and costs with compact panel meters
By Red Lion
Panel meter development has remained relatively static the last few years. Today, new, cost-efficient devices with more advanced capabilities are available in a smaller package to accompany today's miniaturization trend.
Applying Wireless to EtherNet/IP Automation Systems
By Gary Enstad & Jim Ralston, Prosoft Technology
While EtherNet/IP has many advantages, cable installation is often expensive, and communications to remote sites or moving platforms may not be reliable or cost-effective. Wireless Ethernet technologies have emerged that can now reliably reduce network costs while
improving plant production.
Prevent 24 VDC overloads from stopping production
By Kai Bronzel, Siemens
Advanced technologies require more intelligent protection. For today’s preferred switched mode power supplies, it means that circuit breakers and fuses are inadequate for protecting individual 24 VDC load circuits.
|
Browse more white papers on the Electrical & Control Panels portal.
|
| Resources & Literature |
SolaHD publishes active tracking power filter selection guide
Filter selector guides help design engineers identify the ideal active tracking filter protection for power supplies.
WAGO announces online CAD portal
As an online portal, WAGO/PARTcommunity provides direct downloads of 2D/3D CAD drawings, product information and PDF data sheets of terminal blocks, signal conditioners and the WAGO-I/O-SYSTEM.
SolaHD publishes guide to surge protection
Enduring Protection, a 28-page catalog, gives detailed specifications and current information on available surge protection devices, Active Tracking filters, and data/signal line surge protectors.
Nameplates for Industry publishes Membrane switch design guide
Design guide helps users determine the suitability of a membrane switch for their product, equipment or instrumentation.
|
Browse more resources and literature on the Electrical & Control Panels portal.
|
| Company & Organizational News |
PDI appoints Martin Rogers director of business development
Martin prevously was Director of Global Services and Process Improvement with Schneider Electric.
AVI-SPL appoints Mary Jo Nye business development manager
Mary Jo Nye is business development manager of the Control Room Group, focusing on the utility and process control vertical markets.
SolaHD surge protection devices receive UL 1449 certification
SolaHD's line of surge protection devices have been approved under ANSI/UL 1449 & UL Standard for Safety for Surge Protective Devices.
Schaefer obtains UL listing for AEP-A2000R inverters
AEP-A2000R Series of pure sign wave inverters are now UL60950-1 Listed.
Northwire promotes Katina Kravik to chief executive officer
Kravik represents the third generation in her family to own and lead the privately held 37-year old company.
|
Browse more company and organizational news on the Electrical & Control Panels portal. |
| Project News |
ABB to automate mill and pipe production plant in Saudi Arabia
ABB will supply a System 800xA control system, plus a switchgear substation, medium- and low-voltage switchgear, motors and variable-speed drives.
ABB to control electrical equipment on UAE oil pipeline
ABB will supply switchgear, ring main units, capacitor banks and resistors, protection panels, fault monitoring systems and substation control and monitoring systems based on System 800xA.
|
Browse more project news on the Electrical & Control Panels portal. |
| Featured Events |
PEMD 2010
April 19, 2010 - April 2, 2010
Location: Brighton, UK
Power engineers worldwide have an opportunity to present their latest work to the power electronics community at the 5th Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) Conference on Power Electronics, Machines and Drives.
Hannover Messe 2010
April 19, 2010 - April 23, 2010
Location: Hannover, Germany
The world's leading showcase for industrial technology is staged annually in Hannover, Germany. Italy to be featured as its official Partner Country. In 2010 the spotlight will be on industrial automation, energy, technology, industrial subcontracting and cutting-edge technologies.
Automation/Robotics World Show 2010
August 27, 2010 - August 29, 2010
Location: Pune, Maharashtra, India
Automation & Robotics World Show 10, the country's most awaited exhibition gives a way to success to the new innovations and opportunities for that vast industrial segment comprising of power, Pharmaceutical, Terminal Automation, and Tank Farm Automation.
International Manufacturing Technology Show
September 14, 2010 - September 17, 2010
Location: Chicago, IL, USA
IMTS - The International Manufacturing Technology Show management will host the first-ever Industry Inspiration Day as part of the September 13 kick-off for the all-new IMTS Industry & Technology Conference.
|
Browse more industry events on the Electrical & Control Panels portal.
Add an event to our calendar. |
I hope you enjoyed this Electrical & Control Panels update. If you have any comments or suggestions regarding the content in this e-newsletter or on Automation.com, please don't hesitate to contact me.
Rick Zabel
Vice President, Publisher
Automation.com
View our Privacy Policy
For editorial inquiries, please contact Rick Zabel
For advertising inquiries, please contact Richard Simpson or Chris Nelson, or see our Media Kit. |
|
|
_thumb.jpg)
_thumb.jpg)
_thumb.jpg){kind=small}
_thumb.jpg){kind=small}
_thumb.jpg){kind=small}