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December 2008 |
Sponsor: AutomationDirect |
C-more Micro-Graphic Panels Starting at $149
AutomationDirect's C-more Micro-Graphic panel line includes high-contrast panels and supports additional PLC protocols. The 3.1-inch micro-graphic models, in touch and non-touch versions, feature white and red LED backlights and support 5 selectable backlight colors. In addition to DirectLOGIC protocols, communication drivers support MODBUS RTU, Allen-Bradley DH485, Siemens PPI, and GE SNPX for Micro 90 and VersaMax Micro.
Software is available for free download. Click here!
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Sponsor: National Instruments |
Easily create an HMI with NI LabVIEW and Touch Panel Computers
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Use the LabVIEW Touch Panel Module to develop custom human-machine interface (HMI) applications for Windows CE and Windows XP Embedded touch panel devices. View Technical Resources.
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Sponsor: ICONICS |
Reduce HMI/SCADA Development with 64-bit Computing
The largest cost of any automation project is in engineering the application. For an average project, this can be well over 60% of the total expenditure. Taking advantage of 64-bit computing can greatly reduce this effort, resulting in enormous savings and helping your bottom line.
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Get the Most HMI for the Dollar
Control Engineering, November 2008
By Ken Keiser, Siemens Energy & Automation
Frugal plant upgrades lead to connecting multiple controllers to the same HMI, allowing for the addition of new functionality and solving obsolescence problems without busting the budget.
Sun-readable display technology: How it works
Control Engineering Europe, October 2008
Sunlight visibility of a display depends on differences between the lumination (brightness) and the illumination (ambient light shining on a display). Lumination is the amount of light energy emanating from the display (expressed in Cd/m2).
Do PLCs Eliminate Need for a DCS?
By Bill Lydon, Contributing Editor
In the past it was fairly easy to determine whether a PLC or a DCS was right for an application but in recent years this has become more difficult. It is argued that more powerful PLC products coupled with new software tools provide an integrated process control system rivaling a distributed control system (DCS) for process control applications.
Using Fieldbus in your HMI
Control, October 2008
By John Rezabek
Some innovative end users have figured out how to depict all their fieldbus segments on HMI graphics, and display some of the key measurements (e.g., case temperature) and communication statistics in real time. In this way, they have done away with “paper” loop diagrams.
Data deletion, or letting go is hard to do
Control Engineering, August 2008
By Dennis Brandl
Despite the desire to retain data, there is also an important reason to delete it. While deleting old and no-longer-relevant data can save disk storage and reduce backup requirements, the primary reason to delete data is litigation discovery cost.
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360° View of Your Enterprise
By Iconics
Video introduction to the power of GENESIS64 and how it can help you truly visualize your enterprise. Are you ready for the next generation in automation software? Registration required.
B&B Electronics publishes catalog
Catalog covers industrial Ethernet to serial servers, USB to TTL converters, wireless remote I/O kits, and HMI/SCADA application management software.
Beijer Electronics opens HMI website for machine builders
Website covers everything from small, compact products to large operator panel interfaces and open PC-based solutions.
PAS publishes Guide to High Performance Operator Graphics
Handbook details the need, design, and implementation of an optimal Human-Machine Interface (HMI) for process operators and automation systems.
OPCTI publishes answers to OPC Integration questions
OPCTI released a 20 page document containing answers to the top OPC integration questions.
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| Application Stories |
Iconics Installs Vista-Based HMI at Loudoun Water
By Andy Krapf, Loudoun Water
Loudoun Water, in Louden County, Virginia, installed an Iconics Genesis64 HMI/SCADA system running under the Vista operating system and reduced their customization times by 30-40%.
Sandvik automates mining operations with AutoMine System
To most of us the word “automation” suggests images of robotics and futuristic technology. In a “real life” operating mine, automation is defined as a computerized tool that is used to improve mine performance which will result in significant benefits to the entire mining process.
Batch tracking and reporting with ISA 95
South Africa Instrumentation & Control, October 2008
SAB Maltings, Cape Town, South Africa, installed a Wonderware system to track products through the process to get a complete view of production variables applicable to each batch. The system is compatible with the ISA-95 industry standard.
Employee Monitoring System uses AutomationDirect Touch Panels
By T.J. Johns
BG Industrial Control in Placentia, CA, uses AutomationDirect's touch panels, Terminator IO, DirectLOGIC 205 Ethernet-based controllers, and Think & Do Studio PC-based control software in its Greer Monitoring System to monitor employee efficiency and productivity.
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| Featured Training |
Longwatch Systems Integrator Webinar
December 19, 2008 12-1 pm
Technically oriented sessions contain detailed information created specifically for system integrators on Longwatch video surveillance systems integrated with HMI software.
RSView32 HMI Training Software
RSView32 HMI Training Software includes RSLinx communications, DDE topics and excel, creating a new RSView project, rsview graphics, interactive quiz, laboratory manual and much more. This distant learning course can serve as a precursor to taking on those control engineering projects.
PanelView to PLC using Allen Bradley PanelBuilder32
On-site training on Allen-Bradley's Panelview (HMI-OCS) and Panel Builder software. This will be a hands-on workshop with PanelView 550 and PanelView 300 as well as the SLC 500 PLC and Micrologix PLC to work with.
Proficy HMI/SCADA - CIMPLICITY Level One
March 10-13, 2009 Location unknown
Beginning level course focusing on the multiple aspects of project configuration. Valuable hands-on lab exercises are provided which guide students through the building and modification of the HMI application. $2495
Proficy HMI/SCADA - CIMPLICITY Advanced
June 8-10, 2009 Location unknown
Covers clients and servers, OPC, classes and objects, Web View and Recipes. $1900.
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| Company & Organizational News |
ICONICS appoints Mark Fountain Western Regional Sales Manager
Fountain will be responsible for California, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Nevada, Arizona, Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arkansas, New Mexico, Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, Montana, Alaska and Hawaii.
Schneider Electric integrates Citect into its automation and control solutions
Citect was acquired by Schneider Electric in 2006. Since then the companies have achieved an average annual growth of 20 percent in the SCADA business.
Ralph Carter named President of Rockwell Software
Carter, former president and CEO of Pavilion Technologies, was named president of Rockwell Software.
Pepperl+Fuchs acquires Christensen Display Products
Christensen manufactures ruggedized, industrial-grade, flat-panel monitors for the process and industrial control markets.
Wonderware enhances partner program
Innovation Partner Program now has a new tier of “endorsed” system integrators (SIs).
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| Project News |
Invensys upgrades controls at Barcelona regasification terminal
IPS will upgrade the site from an existing Metso DCS Max1+ to Foxboro I/A Series, InFusion control system, Fieldbus Foundation, four operator stations, Historian and a Hart station.
GE Fanuc supplies Proficy HMI/SCADA to to Genzyme Ireland
Process & Control Today, September 2008
Kerrco Automation, the GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms Channel Partner for UK and Ireland, is supplying GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms Proficy HMI/SCADA - iFIX to Genzyme Ireland for use as its site standard.
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| Featured Events |
HazardEx 2009
February 25-26, 2009 Harrogate, UK
The comprehensive two day conference will give everyone involved in safety for engineering plant, insight and case study examples of how peers have executed safety programmes in their facilities. As always the programme will provide detailed standards/legislation updates directly from those involved in the process of creating them.
The Wonderware WonderWorld Global Industry Conferences
Through Februrary 2009 U.S., Latin America, Europe, and Asia
The conference will target a variety of industry topics such as innovative production and software strategies; tactics for manufacturers and infrastructure operations to achieve real-time operational excellence; and effective collaboration strategies involving executives, operations, IT and engineering personnel.
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.
Joint OMAC and WBF conference
May 4-6, 2009 Research Triangle Park, North Carolina
The WBF 2009 North American Conference and 2009 OMAC Integration Symposium will be held at the same location.
PTA-St. Petersburg
June 24-26, 2009 St Petersburg, Russia
Exhibit of equipment and technologies for process automation and embedded control systems.
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