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March 2009 |
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Introduction to BACnet Routers
Automated Buildings, January 2009
George Thomas, Contemporary Controls
Each data link is treated as a separate network and the collection of data links is considered a single BACnet internetwork. BACnet routers facilitate the connections — but when BACnet/IP is used as one of the data links, adjustments must be made to how BACnet routers are used in an IP network.
Specifying BACnet
Building Operating Management, January 2009
BACnet makes it possible to integrate a facility’s various control systems to a single front end for ease of operation. It also allows users to expand and upgrade controls using technology from multiple vendors. This is possible due to common communication infrastructure and front-end building automation systems.
Bridging the Gap
Automation World, December 2008
By Terry Costlow
For a growing number of network architects who build their fieldbuses, compatibility with Ethernet is a way of life.
Can Topology Reduce Costs?
Industrial Networking, Winter 2008
By John Rezabek
It’s a good idea to try new topologies on a small project before embarking on a 5,000-point job. We would aim to use our experienced homeys on the bigger jobs, in an advisory role if not as the key foremen.
IO Link: Sensor to Automation System Communication
Control Engineering, December 2008
By Michael Babb
To bring intelligent sensors into the automation system, the Profibus organization initiated a new technology called IO Link.
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Facilities Management Solutions
By John Bishop, Wonderware
The biggest single issue, as identified by open communications protocol organizations like LonMark and validated by Echelon, is the proprietary distribution models offered by established Building Automation System (BAS) suppliers. Here’s how Wonderware solves the problem.
Industrial Fieldbus Technologies
By Bruce Centofanti, B&R Industrial Automation
General overview of key concepts involved in various machine control fieldbuses and protocols, including DeviceNet, PROFIBUS, PROFINET, CANopen, Modbus TCP, EtherCAT, Ethernet/IP and EthernetPOWERLINK.ac
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Siemens Automation and Drives Interactive CD Catalog
The interactive catalog of Siemens Automation and Drives Business (CA01) gives you information on more than 80,000 products and systems used for industrial automation and control.
Omron STI publishes Guide to DeviceNet Safety Systems
Guide outlines the benefits of implementing a DeviceNet safety network in a variety of machine safety applications, including standalone safety applications or distributed safety control systems.
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OPC and XML in Building Automation
By Softing
LOYTEC, an Austrian manufacturer, embedded the OPC XML/DA standard into L-OPC, one of its building automation products, using Softing’s OPC Easy Connect Suite. The L-OPC implements access to a user defined set of data objects through the use of Web services.
HART-Enabled Plug-In Control System Migration
By Invensys Process Systems
Two companies--Dakota Gasification and Teck Cominco—upgraded their control systems to use HART communications. In both cases, the companies had HART instrumentation that had been installed years earlier, but were not using the HART data because their old control systems didn’t support it. IPS solved the problem.
Out of sight, not out of reach
By Softing
Clariant, a plastics manufacturer in Gersthofen, Germany, used a Profibus Ethernet gateway and FDT to connect to HART devices in hazardous areas and won the HART plant of the year award.
Siemens automates Renault diesel engine line
Automation includes Siemens Sinumerik 840D powerline for the CNC control, 160 NC machines, 18 robots, Profibus, PLCs, HMIs and industrial PCs.
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PROFINET Developer Workshop - Detroit
March 12, 2009 Detroit, MI
A number of development tools are available to speed development time for your PROFINET Industrial Ethernet products. To assist you in selecting the right tool, PTO is sponsoring a PROFINET Developer Workshop at no charge. Targeted at developers and marketers of control devices each free half-day workshop provides an explanation of the development tools available. This workshop will be conducted on the morning following the full-day introduction to PROFINET in Detroit.
Introduction to Building Automation Systems
April 1, 2009 Philadelphia, PA
Course provides understanding of the specific issues involved with Building Automation Systems (BAS). In this course, you will survey the world of BAS including: Future of BAS; Digital Direct Control (DDC) Basics; Field Devices; The Human Machine Interface (HMI); BAS Design and Specification; Energy Conservation Control Strategies; and System Maintenance.
Softing conducts PROFINET training classes
Each class combines teaching the fundamentals of the technology with hands-on experience in Softing’s training lab. Participants receive an official certificate as “Certified PROFINET Engineer” or “Certified PROFINET Installer.”
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Moore Industries obtains ATEX approval for ROUTE-MASTER Fieldbus system
ROUTE-MASTER has ATEX approval as a redundant intrinsically-safe fieldbus system permitting the connection of any mix of FISCO and ENTITY devices.
VDC Research sees strong growth for POWERLINK networks
Study says Ethernet IP, TCP/IP and Modbus TCP are the most common Ethernet-based systems on the American market today. The highest increases in market share over the next four years are expected for POWERLINK and ProfiNet.
Pepperl+Fuchs ADM diagnostic module works with Emerson’s AMS Suite
ADM provides real-time monitoring of Foundation Fieldbus physical layer, enabling AMS Suite users to automatically commission fieldbus segments.
SERCOS and FDT work together
SERCOS III will be the first high-performance real-time Ethernet communication standard to support FDT Technology.
ASHRAE publishes 2008 BACnet standard
The new standard replaces the 2004 version for BACnet technical and specification efforts. Price: $119.
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| Project News |
Emerson to replace outdated operator stations at Barking Power in the UK
Emerson will replace ABB Bailey OI stations that are connected to the existing Bailey INFI 90 system. An Ovation expert control system will interface directly or via OPC to the existing controllers.
IPS to upgrade LNG plant in Spain
Control Engineering Europe, December 2008
Invensys Process Systems will upgrade control systems at a LNG terminal and regasification plant in Barcelona, Spain. IPS will upgrade the Metso DCS Max1+ to its Foxboro I/A Series technology, InFusion enterprise control system, and Foundation fieldbus.
Emerson to automate Basin Electric coal power plant
Equipment includes PlantWeb, Ovation control system, SmartProcess optimization technology, Foundation and Profibus fieldbus, and Scenario high-fidelity simulator.
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Fieldbus Foundation 2009 General Assembly
March 4-5, 2009 Yokohama, Japan
The event is open to Fieldbus Foundation members and non-members, FOUNDATION fieldbus suppliers, end users, and other industry participants from around the world.
SCADA & Industrial Automation 2009
March 23-24, 2009 Melbourne, Australia
Conference provides best practice case studies on the latest technologies, trends and challenges in the area of SCADA, Industrial security, automation and process control.
ABB Automation & Power World
March 24-26, 2009 Orlando, FL
Event merges ABB Automation World and ABB Power World into one comprehensive users conference and exhibition.
Hannover Messe
April 20 - 24 Hannover, Germany
HANNOVER MESSE is the world's leading industrial technology trade fair. Established 60 years ago, the event is internationally renowned for new products, innovative technologies, and knowledge transfer in sectors that range from automation, energy, and microtechnology to compressed air, power transmission, and surface treatment. HANNOVER MESSE also features an extensive range of conferences and special events, including Energy Efficiency, Global Business Forum, World Energy Dialogue, and Hermes Award, the world's most lucrative prize for pioneering
ISA International Instrumentation Symposium
June 1-5, 2009 League City, Texas
The 55th annual ISA IIS covers electronic instrumentation, wireless technology, Cybersecurity, aerospace systems, process measurement and control, and more.
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