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December 2010 |
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| Featured Articles |
An Undeniable Impact
Industrial Networking, December 2010
By Dan Hebert
Ten years ago, we suffered through the multi-headed fieldbus monster, when eight different technologies were established as standards. Today, that effort seems like a rehearsal for what we're going through with multiple wireless technologies, many Ethernet protocols, several instrument buses and different device buses.
How Can the NERC CIP Standards Be Improved?
Control, December 2010
By Jay Abshier, Sentigy and Phil Marasco, Ison
Many people familiar with the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) and its Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) standards say the standards are flawed. The requirements in the CIP standards are pretty good, but they do not address common methods of attacking a protected network.
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Magnum™ DX940 Configurable Industrial Routers, feature-rich
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Connector and Cable Choices for Gigabit Ethernet
Design News, November 2010
By Steve Loyal, Harting North America
The types of connectors and cables used in the office are not robust enough for the factory floor. In order to successfully converge the two networks, passive component requirements for both sides need to be taken into account.
Connecting Building Automation to Everything
Automated Buildings, November 2010
By Nino Kurtalj, Elma Kurtalj
In an ideal world, we will be able to be vendor and protocol independent. Everything will talk to everything.
Troubleshooting Industrial Ethernet
Control Engineering, October 2010
By C.G. Masi
As industrial automation systems gravitate more to industrial Ethernet, it is important to look at the tools and techniques available to troubleshoot problems on these networks.
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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 - Advantech |
Advantech Launches New Rugged, Compact, & Fast Ethernet Switches
Advantech introduces a new series of compact Ethernet switches to focus on machine and factory automation applications. These switches include full Gigabit (EKI-2728MI, EKI-2748FI, and EKI-2748CI) and 10/100M Ethernet (EKI-2548I, EKI-2548SI, and EKI-2548MI). They are compact and able to meet a wide range of communication needs. |
| Product Sponsor - S.I. Tech |
S.I. Tech announces new BITDRIVER
S.I.TECH's new Model 2145 BITDRIVER meets Profibus DP features: Multi or Single Mode fiber, 9600 to 12 MBPS, Din Rail Mounting Status Leds, Approved by Profibus Lab. |
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| White Papers |
Providing Access to Your Manufacturing Data - Securely
By Mike Miclot and Jeff Cody, Belden
The proliferation of industrial Ethernet today is putting manufacturing at risk for inadvertent and deliberate intrusions. Security measures tailored specifically for production environments are imperative for keeping operations protected...and profitable.
Industrial Protocol Actions Whitelisting
By Secure Crossing
By disallowing all traffic and allowing only the selected protocols and specific actions within those protocols, whitelisting provides the level of filtering needed for a customer to solve SCADA, Remote Location or Zone Level Security problems.
The Latest Developments in PoE Technology: PoE Plus Has Arrived
By Alvis Chen, Moxa
The IEEE 802.3at standard, also known as PoE Plus, expands the scope and capabilities of standardized PoE devices. This white paper will identify the key additional advantages offered by PoE Plus and explore the enormous potential of this new technology in scenarios that previously could not take advantage of PoE. |
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| Resources & Literature |
Opto 22 updates its website
Enhancements include a SNAP PAC Configurator that allows users to design and build a complete SNAP PAC System—I/O processor, mounting rack, and modules.
Acromag offers Technology Community Web Page
The community page contains white papers, tech briefs and articles on signal conditioning, industrial PCs, high speed networks and embedded I/O processing.
Baseblock Software offers free Modbus RTU test software
Free utility for Windows XP, VISTA and 7 allows users to test and troubleshoot modbus RTU device communication over serial and Ethernet networks.
Banner publishes Interactive Catalog
The interactive catalog is sectioned identically to the print version, combining comprehensive and easy-to-reference product data with the convenience of online search capabilities.
SERCOS publishes Planning and Installation Guide
This guide supports engineers and electricians during the planning and installation phase of a SERCOS III network.
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| Application Stories |
FLSmidth communicates with its Electrostatic Precipitator
FLSmidth used an HMS communication system to inform their users of the status of air pollution control equipment.
Whitecourt receives superior drinking water
InTech, October 2010
By Wally Ingham, Stantec Consulting
The Town of Whitecourt’s Water Treatment Plant in Alberta, Canada, was updated with a ControLogix PLC, DeviceNet, a variable speed pump, MCC, and Rosemount flow, level and pressure instrumentation.
Ethernet Direct supplies Ethernet Switches to a building in Iceland
Höfðatorg installed HME-623 Ethernet switches and HUE-800 unmanaged Ethernet switches. HME-623s serve three floors in the Towers, while HUE-800s are distributed on the floors.
Cogent Android Phones Gain Access to Live Process Data
Java-based solution puts real-time data from industrial processes into a mobile phone or other Android-based device, using the OPC DataHub from Cogent Real-Time Systems.
Talk2M Enables Remote Monitoring and Control of Robot Welding Machines
Process and Control Today, August 2010
By installing Internet-based remote maintenance and diagnostics software on an industrial robot welding machine, Sims Engineering is now able to remotely monitor and control the machine using secure Broadband and 3G connections.
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| Featured Training |
CANBus Communication
By National Instruments
15-minute on-line slide presentation covers the basics of the ISO 11898 Controller Area Network protocol.
SERCOS III for Motion Control Webinars
This series explores the latest Ethernet-based SERCOS III advances, including safety, I/O and programming tools, plus practical applications.
Securing your industrial network webinar
Phoenix Contact’s webinar discusses the increasing importance of cyber security in the industrial world, and how a defense-in-depth solution can protect an industrial network.
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| Company & Organizational News |
Belden to Acquire GarrettCom
GarrettCom is a provider of industrial networking products for specialty and stressed applications with business locations in North America, Europe and India.
GarrettCom ships 100,000th Managed Switch
GarrettCom shipped its 100,000th Magnum 6K Managed Switch to Schneider Electric.
FDT Group and CC-Link agree to cooperate
CLPA will support the development of an annex of the protocol for the FDT standard to support the CC-Link family of networks including its CC-Link IE Field Gigabit Industrial Ethernet.
WIB Releases Comprehensive Cyber Security Standard
The international standard outlines a set of specific requirements focusing on cyber security best practices for suppliers of industrial automation and control systems.
FieldServer signs ProSoft Technology as exclusive distributor
ProSoft will be the exclusive provider of the SlotServer Communication Module from FieldServer.
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| Project News |
Innovasic supplies RapID Platform to Deutschmann Automation
Deutschmann incorporated RapID Platform into their UNIGATE IC and UNIGATE CL Profinet gateway products.
Ethernet Direct supplies Ethernet Switches for Surveillance in Jordan
Gigabit Managed Switches with 6 port 10/100/1000T and 2 SFP ports will be deployed in Jordan state security & surveillance applications.
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| Featured Events |
World Congress on Internet Security
February 21, 2011 - February 23, 2011
Location: London, UK
The World Congress on Internet Security is an international forum dedicated to the advancement of the theory and practical implementation of security on the Internet and Computer Networks.
SCADA 2011
February 22, 2011 - February 25, 2011
Location: Singapore, Singapore
SCADA 2011 will bring together operational and IT representatives from the electricity, water, transport, & oil & gas sectors, to discuss the investment and implementation of leading edge SCADA and process control systems to meet evolving business dynamics, business process improvement and enhanced profit margins in your organization.
CeBIT 2011
March 1, 2011 - March 5, 2011
Location: Hannover, Germany
Digital technologies are the main artery through which business and private life flow. We combine the charisma of a major international event with the clear profile of our comprehensive range of offerings - suppliers and consumers together in an optimal setting
Hannover Messe 2011
April 4, 2011 - April 8, 2011
Location: Hannover, Germany
With its line-up of 13 leading international trade shows, HANNOVER MESSE 2011 will be at full strength and will underline its global importance as a showcase for tomorrow's technologies and ideas. No other event presents as many ground-breaking innovations and integrated solutions. France is the partner country for 2011.
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