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July 2010 |
| Sponsor: Nemalux Bay |
New linear fixtures
Nemalux has developed industrial, low profile, low voltage explosion proof family of linear fixtures designed for control panel lighting and area lighting. These products provide lighting for areas where size, voltage, maintenance, vibration or temperature negatively affects conventional illumination.
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| Sponsor: Pentair |
Get more out of your enclosure by getting more into it.
Hoffman brand FUSION G7™ is the global enclosure platform that offers scalable, multi-surface component mounting via a versatile internal grid system. FUSION G7 maximizes configuration flexibility while maintaining global IP66 and UL/CSA Type 4/12 ratings. The scalable enclosure solution includes standard back panel and gland plate for easy cable entry configuration.
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| Sponsor: ASI |
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| Featured Articles & White Papers |
IP ratings- Don’t be misled by the numbers
HazardEX, July 2010
The system of IP ratings is misleading many specifiers and resulting in higher costs than are strictly necessary. The common mistake is to assume that the higher the IP rating, the better the equipment inside the enclosure will be protected against weather conditions.
Standards, Manufacturing Upgrades Affect Wire and Cable Performance
Control Design, June 2010
By Mike Bacidore
The electrical characteristics for cable must meet or exceed performance standards set by a variety of organization, including TIA/EIA and ISO/IEC, and Ethernet applications defined by IEEE, as well as safety codes by NEC and NFPA. |
| Product Sponsor - Noren Products |
 Noren's Heat Exchangers
Noren's heat exchangers remove heat from sealed electronic enclosures and panels without exposing the internal components to the harsh environment outside. |
Clearing the Air on A/C for Industrial Enclosures
Machine Design, May 2010
By Leland E. Teschler
Air conditioning added to an industrial enclosure can significantly prolong equipment life, save energy, and reduce downtime. But this is only the case when the cooling capacity matches the conditions at hand.
Improvements in Fiberoptic Terminations Eliminate Obstacles to Installation
Industrial Networking, May 2010
By John Rezabek
In recent years, developments made by fiberoptic suppliers have reduced the barriers to a trouble-free installation significantly. The most useful development is the introduction of easier termination tools, hardware and procedures.
Eliminating Moisture In Electrical Cabinets
IMPO, April 2010
By David J.Connaughton, Parker Hannifin
Moisture in electrical cabinets, control panels and motor compartments can affect plant efficiency and product quality, leading to significant downtime and expensive repairs. Purging the compartment with air dried by a system using a filter and membrane provides a reliable solution with considerably lower initial and operating costs.
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| Sponsor: ISA |
ISA Training: 3-for-2
To help you and your colleagues get the training you need during these difficult economic times, ISA is offering three registrations to any classroom training course for the price of two registrations: 3-for-2!
As an added bonus, you can still take advantage of ISA’s regular group pricing on the second registration. That’s an additional $100 savings on your total registration!
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| Product 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.
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| White Papers |
Select the Proper Enclosure for washdown environments
By Pentair - Hoffman
Washdowns will remove all waste materials and residue from processing systems and controls, thereby preserving product quality. However, establishing a suitable washdown environment for the application at hand requires numerous steps.
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.
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.
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.
Selecting Air Conditioners for Industrial Enclosures
By Judith Koetzsch, Rittal
White Paper identifies factors that should be considered when choosing air conditioners for industrial enclosures. Topics include internal heat loads, various methods used to rate the cooling capacity of enclosure air conditioners, the impact of ambient conditions such as humidity, and energy efficiency.
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| Resources & Literature |
Weidmuller updates RailDesigner DIN-rail software
Improvements in version 5.0 include data exchange enhancements, a real-time 3D plan and print option, a search and replace feature and an improved printing menu.
Wilbrecht LEDCO publishes Industrial Switches catalog
Switch types featured in the catalog include microswitches and sealed position switches.
Wieland offers Online configurator for connector selection
In a few simple steps, users can choose from 1,500 individual components to create their own application specific connectors.
Banner Publishes 2010 Catalog
Catalog covers sensors, vision, wireless, indicators, and machine safety products.
Gauge Audit Program identifies malfunctioning and misapplied gauges
The Winters Gauge Audit Program will increase gauge monitoring performance, help the customer save on repairs and replacements costs, and consolidate gauge inventory.
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| Application Stories |
Quarry upgraded whilst fully operational
South Africa Instrumentation & Control, May 2010
Laezonia Quarry in South Africa installed new electrical and instrumentation cable racking, cables, local isolator panels, safety instrumentation, pull ropes etc, without impacting on production and with both plants in operation.
Speed and Performance Inside and Outside the Control Panel
By Dennis Tafoya, Weidmuller
Emerson needed a circuit breaker that needed to respond very quickly to overloads or short circuit conditions to protect field devices such as solenoid valves and chromatographs, and it had to be approved for use in hazardous locations.
X-ray Vision Reveals Splice Condition
Transmission & Distribution, March 2010
By Jay M. Horsley and Gregory Starks, Georgia Transmission
GTC employs high-tech x-ray equipment to evaluate the integrity of compression splices and deadend fittings on new transmission projects.
Rexroth Shrinks Control Panel on Cartoner
By Rexroth
Rexroth integrated motor/drive, controls and pneumatic valves helped Z Automation design a horizontal continuous motion cartoner with 50% less control panel space.
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| Featured Training |
Mission Critical Network Design Seminar
September 19, 2010 - September 22, 2010
Location: Orlando, FL, U.S.
The seminar is intended for system integrators; network design engineers with OEMs or Engineering Procurement and Construction firms; and anyone involved with the design, implementation and maintenance of mission critical Ethernet networks. Attendees will learn how to effectively reduce costs and installation time by implementing a highly resilient network design.
Installing, Calibrating, and Maintaining Electronic Instruments
September 20, 2010 - September 24, 2010
Location: Houston, TX, USA
popular course offers a combination of practical information and hands-on experience, covering proper installation, calibration, and maintenance of electronic instruments.
Introduction to Human (HMI) Machine Interface
October 5, 2010 - October 7, 2010
Location: Houston, TX, USA
This course will provide an introduction to the primary aspects of HMI configuration: best practices in information presentation for process equipment, text, numbers, historical trends, and alarm information. Presentation of related on-demand information, including reports and links out to other documents will be covered.
Instrumentation, Diagrams and Symbols
October 7, 2010
Location: Houston, TX, USA
The course presents the methodology for development and application of instrument and control drawings and the ISA Standards available to assist in this effort.
Web Seminar: Noise Reduction in Signal and Power Circuits
November 3, 2010
2:00 PM - (GMT -5:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada), Bogota, Lima Time Zone
Participants will learn about noise sources, methods to reduce signal noise, power noise sources (including harmonics), and techniques used both to reduce power line noise and maintain power quality.
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| Company & Organizational News |
SymCom acquires Solid State Advanced Controls from ABB
The acquisition includes all SSAC non-Din rail mounted timers, monitoring relays, controls, and custom products.
Schneider Electric Appoints Jeff Drees U.S. President
Drees previously served as president of the Buildings business of Schneider Electric in the Americas. Drees joined the company in 2001.
ABB to build new cable factory in US
The new plant will manufacture land cables for use in both AC and DC applications.
Direct-Industrial to sell surplus factory automation
Direct Industrial will buy automation parts in any condition (new or used) from any manufacturer including Allen Bradley, Siemens and Mitsubishi.
Northwire appoints Louis Garriga business unit leader
Garriga has been director of manufacturing at Northwire since 1998.
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| Featured Events |
Instrumentation & Controls Expo & Training 2010
August 19, 2010
Location: San Diego, CA, USA
I/C Expo 2010 Expo & Training is free to all who pre-register online and who are involved with instrumentation, controls and process automation, 40-60 process instrumentation and controls companies will be exhibiting state-of-the-art equipment and conducting training and demonstrations on site. A Career Fair will be conducted at the Expo.
Answers for Industry (AFI) Conference
August 24, 2010 - August 25, 2010
Location: Seattle, WA, USA
Designed for manufacturers, engineers, OEMs, integrators and end users, the AFI conference is two days of seminars, networking, best practice sharing and a technology showcase.
International Manufacturing Technology Show
September 13, 2010 - September 18, 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.
Emerson Global Users Exchange 2010
September 27, 2010 - October 1, 2010
Location: San Antonio, TX, USA
This year's conference will be a great opportunity to "Build on Your Knowledge." We're expecting another valuable and highly educational conference, as many industry leaders, educators, and experts are planning to share "what's worked for them" and to learn "what's working for others."
ISA Automation Week
October 4, 2010 - October 6, 2010
Location: Houston, TX, USA
ISA Automation Week 2010 will feature intensive educational and applications-based technical conference sessions delivered by subject matter experts. Discrete and process automation professionals will have a chance to learn innovative techniques and solutions for creating more efficient, productive, and economical manufacturing processes.
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