Safety fieldbus in the process industries
What’s New in Process Instrumentation, March 2008
By Siemens
As end users discover the benefits of fieldbus with their process automation systems, many are beginning to wonder why they haven't been able to enjoy similar benefits with their safety instrumented systems (SIS).

Object modeling for BACnet devices – Part 1
Industrial Ethernet Book, April 2008
By George Thomas
The latest Ethernet protocols are all based upon Object Modeling which can be quite confusing to those unfamiliar with this abstract concept. This two part series explains how BACnet devices are constructed and certified, with emphasis on the latest BACnet/IP standard.

Connecting the Plant to the Enterprise
Control Engineering Europe
March 2008
By C.G. Masi
Japanese industrial automation engineers are working to link the shop-floor with enterprise-level networks.

Network security for device servers
By Sena Technologies
Device servers deliver the appropriate network connection and physical interface for industrial device applications. Providing this function in a secure fashion is becoming a major concern for industrial IT managers as burgeoning numbers of industrial devices receive a real or proxy Ethernet connections. Security-related features have become one of the main factors in device server selection.

White Paper: Industrial Ethernet Infrastructure - Key Selection Criteria
By: Eddie M. Lee, Application Engineer, Moxa Technologies, Inc.
With the recent growth and popularity of Ethernet in factory and process automation, engineers are struggling to select the optimal yet cost effective infrastructure components from the litany of vendors and models available in the marketplace. This article outlines the key criteria for selecting Ethernet components and systems. Registration required.

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Korenix publishes industrial networking brochure
Downloadable brochure illustrates complete industrial computing and networking applications.

Advanced Technology Network publishes ZigBee Resource Guide
The ZigBee Resource Guide focuses solely on products, applications and standards for wireless control in many applications.

AirSprite introduces WirelessHART OEM program
AccelerATE gives HART field device manufacturers a simple, quick, and low cost path to enable product lines with the WirelessHART specification.

TUVRheinland publishes Testing & Inspection Services Catalog
The catalog details the company's testing services, product types, product approval schemes, service approval schemes, and available certification marks.

UEI releases data acquisition and control catalog
Catalog includes data acquisition and control products based upon PCI, PXI, ISA and Ethernet interfaces.

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European trains run on Industrial Ethernet
Regional trains in Germany and the Netherlands are currently being delivered by BOMBARDIER with an on board Ethernet network, using Westermo’s REDFOX railway switches.

Ethernet bolsters handling system
Control Engineering Europe
February 2008
When a commuter railway in New York looked to modernise a 20-year-old material handling system it choose an industrial-grade, Ethernet managed fibre optic switch from Contemporary Controls to connect control equipment to the network.

Network upgrade increases performance at distillery
Control Engineering Europe
January 2008
The Midleton distillery in Ireland is a complex plant that relies on a sophisticated industrial Ethernet control network. But when that network started to become a limiting factor in terms of speed and availability, Irish Distillers turned to GarrettCom Europe for an update.

Hands Across the Water
Control Design, March 2008
Trumpf uses Tele-Diagnostics to fix 90% of its machine problems. Sensors embedded in each machine allow technicians to diagnose remotely. Data is transmitted by an analog phone line using the software package PCAnyWhere and through the Internet via WebEx, provided that the customer’s machine has Internet access that is not blocked by a firewall.

Milking Robot Uses Ethernet for Data
Control Design, March 2008
Dutch company Lely Industries’ Astronaut robotic milking system uses sensor technologies and integrated data management to create a total dairy farm management solution. Westermo’s SDW 550 Ethernet switches are used for real-time data communication management between the peripherals and the central supervision PC.

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GreenPeak Academy provides training for wireless sensor networks  
GreenPeak Academy features one-off seminars, advanced training, and webinars, all supported by a team of experienced, carefully selected trainers and consultants.

CANBus Communication
By National Instruments
15-minute on-line slide presentation covers the basics of the ISO 11898 Controller Area Network protocol.

European Manufacturing Automation Forum
May 14 -15 Frankfurt, Germany
Attendees will learn how to manage and optimize production plants using collaborative manufacturing concepts and technologies.

Contemporary Controls offers BACnet training
"Object Modeling a Physical BACnet Device" introduces object modeling, object properties, and services as they pertain to a physical BACnet/IP device.

Ethernet Communications Webinars
By Automation Direct
Six-part series covers everything from the basics of Ethernet to technical demonstrations to application examples.

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• Gesytec introduces Easylon VNI Router
• Semaphore announces S20 SHDSL Dual Ethernet Modem
• Innominate enhances mGuard 6.0 security firmware
• Arch Rock announces PhyNet Wireless Sensor Network
• Contemporary Controls releases BAS Router
• Connect One introduces iChip evaluation board for embedded networking systems
• Weidmuller introduces WAVELine unmanaged industrial Ethernet switches

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Daintree software works on Tritech’s TriBee ZigBee Gateway
Daintree’s commissioning, management and analysis software will be available as a plug-in for Tritech’s TriBee ZigBee Network Coordinator Gateway.

Arasan's Gigabit Ethernet IP kit passes UNH Interoperability Test
The Gigabit Ethernet IP solution completed interoperability testing at the University of New Hampshire's Interoperability Lab (UNH IOL).

HMS expands, moves into new headquarters
HMS reported net sales of 29.4 M€, hired 20 new employees, started a second shift, and moved its headquarters into a new facility.

Beijer Electronics acquires Westermo Group
Westermo will be an autonomous business unit within the Beijer group focusing on industrial data communications. Lars-Ola Lunkvist, CEO of Westermo, will remain with the company.

Moore Industries bakes NCS data acquisition system for three years
The NCS has been running since February 2005 in an environmental chamber at temperatures up to 221°F. The only problem so far: Labels are turning brown.

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RTI to protect USAF Distributed Systems
The project, “Proactive Determination of Networked Node Vulnerability,” will seek out weaknesses in network security before and during a security intrusion event.

JMP provides controls for Ontario water treatment plant  
Project includes controls for the high lift and low lift pumps, UV system, clarifier, generator, filters, Ethernet network, wireless and a Wonderware SCADA system.

Emerson installs Wireless on Norwegian offshore platform
Mesh field network monitors wellhead annular pressure and heat exchanger pressures on the Grane offshore platform.

ISA International Instrumentation Symposium
May 5-8, 2008 Pensacola Beach, Florida
The 54th annual ISA International Instrumentation Symposium will include paper sessions, short courses, tutorials, and a student presentation competition.

FDT Technology Roadshow  
May 6 in Denmark and May 8 in Sweden.
FDT experts will present the benefits and explain the technical contents of the FDT Technology.

2008 Siemens Automation Summit
July 23 -25, 2008 Chicago, IL
The 2008 Siemens Automation Summit has presentations from industry experts and analysts, and customer case histories which detail the benefits of Siemens products.

ECOC 2008 – Brussels
September 21 - 25, 2008 Brussels, Belgium
34th European Conference and Exhibition on Optical Communication

LONMARK Extends Seminar Tour until March 2008
The seminars will continue through the first quarter of 2008 and are now planned to visit Spain, Portugal, Switzerland and other European countries.

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