DeviceNet Communications from ProSoft Technology

ProSoft Technology is now the exclusive worldwide reseller of Western Reserve Control’s DeviceNet protocol gateways and CAN bus extenders. ProSoft Technology now offers and supports these field-proven solutions for integrating ASCII devices, Modbus devices, and legacy Opto 22 I/O into a DeviceNet control system.

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New Fluke 754 Documenting Process Calibrators

If you liked using the Fluke 744, you'll love the new 754. Bringing you improved battery life, new DPCTrack 2™ software, USB port, LCD graphical screen and much more.

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PriorityChannel™ Technology for Device-Level Ethernet

PriorityChannel, based on the fido1100 Communication Controller, passes critical messages between the network wire and the device application in real-time and guarantees reliable, real-time performance under all network traffic conditions.

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Must Industry Choose Between Security or Efficiency?  
Automation.com, November 2011
By Eric Byres, Byres Security Inc.
On one hand, industry is becoming increasingly concerned about just how vulnerable control systems have become to outside attacks. At the same time, new tools and applications that improve efficiency, but increase that exposure, are appearing daily. So must we sacrifice these gains in efficiency if we want to be secure?

Is the cloud right for manufacturing?  
InTech, December 2011
By Maryanne Steidinger
There is much discussion these days on whether cloud-based technology is “right” for manufacturing. Given the security concerns, what applications should manufacturers look for to help them get started? And, more importantly, why should they even care about the cloud?

Remote Access Makes New Connections  
Control Design. November 2011
By Dan Hebert
With new 4G technology and cellphone apps, cellular connections now rival the speed of hardwired connections. This new equivalence is encouraging industrial machine and robot builder OEMs to use cellphones for remote access, both via browser and apps.

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AutomationDirect announces Stride managed Ethernet switches
Stride industrial-grade managed Ethernet switches have redundant power inputs with surge and spike protection and auto-crossover.

Saelig Introduces WIZ820io Ethernet Module
WIZ820io can be used for Internet-enabling a product or board, for users who want to develop networked systems rapidly. Price: $19.95.

Moore Industries introduces WNM Wireless Network
WNM provides wireless communications between field sites that are up to 30 miles apart, and can act as a repeater for a virtually unlimited transmission range.

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• MYNAH Introduces FMC772 Ethernet Driver for Subsea Integration
• Amphenol announces USBAP USB
• S.I. Tech introduces Model 2151 Ethernet to Fiber Optic Bit Driver
• Point Grey announces U3-PCIE2-2P01 Adapter Card
• Kvaser releases Eagle CAN data logger
• Siemon announces Ruggedized Armored fiber optic cable

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Industrial Ethernet, 2nd Edition - $69.00
This best-seller is a convenient installation, troubleshooting, and reference tool on one of the hottest topics in automation and process control. It will help you understand Ethernet and TCP/IP terminology and provide important information about industrial protocols and standards.

Siemon Announces Network Infrastructure Blog
Blog helps network professionals stay up-to-date on the latest advances, global standards updates, market intelligence and strategies in network infrastructure.

Dataforth Updates its Website  
Web site covers data acquisition, signal conditioning and data communication products for industrial applications.

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450 Routers enable remote monitoring at Thames Water sites  
eWON Ethernet routers allow Thames Water to remotely monitor and control critical assets located at its water pumping stations and sewage treatment works across the UK.

Secure Access  
Control Design. November 2011
By Dan Hebert
System integrator Prism Systems uses security modules to establish connections to remote systems, such as a natural gas compressor.

Managing and securing a long Russian oil pipeline  
Industrial Ethernet Book, October 2011
By Chih-Hong Lin
Managing a 1600km long oil pipeline is no simple task for the Druzhba oil pipeline company in Russia. A fibre-optic based remote monitoring, control and management system has 1,000 industrial Ethernet switches for high reliability, redundancy, security and cost-effectiveness.

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Distributed Modular I/O Technology Guide  
By Balluff
The focus of this white paper is to inform controls engineers working for machine builders about the advantages of distributed modular I/O on an industrial network and how to select the best out-of-the-cabinet controls solution for manufacturing equipment.

Effective OPC Security for Control Systems  
September 2011
By Eric Byres and Darek Kominek
While the consequences of cyber attacks and malware are no longer in doubt, the question remains, "Exactly how can an engineer reliably secure his or her control system?" This white paper outlines a simple and cost effective answer – a security solution based on OPC technology that can be deployed in almost any industrial facility today.

Guidelines For Industrial Ethernet Infrastructure Implementation: A Control Engineer’s Guide  
Automation.com, September 2011
By Carlos Rojas, Cisco, and Peter Morell, Rockwell Automation
This white paper provides an overview of Ethernet technology and implementation guidelines to implement in both the control and the information networking environment. It discusses the requirements and consideration in implementing a switched Ethernet architecture in industrial networking environments.

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HMS starts green automation initiative
Industrial networks play a major role in the implementation of control strategies for energy optimization on the plant floor.

EtherNet/IP usage grows
ARC says the highest percentage of all industry Ethernet nodes shipped worldwide is for EtherNet/IP devices.

ODVA updates specifications with new energy object  
Updates to EtherNet/IP, DeviceNet, CompoNet and ControlNet specs include an energy object that will be used to report energy for all energy and resource types.

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Silicom to supply networking bypass adapters to Advantech  
Silicom’s Ethernet bypass technology allows for bypass of Ethernet ports on a host system after a software failure, loss of power, or upon software request.

RuggedCom to provide communications for Eastern Nebraska Smart Grid  
RuggedCom will supply broadband wireless base stations and subscriber units to ENPPDC, making data collection and remote monitoring over large distances possible.

Lantronix to supply Ethernet device servers to Quadlogic  
Quadlogic can now offer remote access, monitoring and control of its energy metering technology over Ethernet, dramatically improving communication and reducing support costs for its customers.

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Omnitron Videos Provide Continuing Education Credits  
Omnitron has produced three online videos on connectivity and cabling that provide BICSI Continuing Education Credits (CECs).

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

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ARC World Industry Forum - Transforming Industry through New Processes and Technologies
February 6, 2012 - February 9, 2012
Location: Orlando, FL, USA
The event includes sessions on the major issues facing our industry, with multiple tracks that enable executives to explore these topics from different perspectives. Dynamic roundtable discussions will provide an intimate opportunity for attendees to ask questions and share experiences with the speakers and their peers.

ABB Automation & Power World 2012
April 23, 2012 - April 26, 2012
Location: Houston, TX, USA
ABB Automation & Power World is an annual four day program consisting of educational workshops, technical training, customer case studies, application workshops, and panel discussions. This year's 130,000 sq. ft.Technology & Solution Center features the latest technology by ABB and our technology partners.

Hannover Messe 2012
April 23, 2012 - April 27, 2012
Location: Hannover, Germany
Boasting eight flagship trade fairs with exhibitors and trade visitors from all over the world, HANNOVER MESSE will once again confirm its unique global standing in 2012. It remains without rival as a showcase of industrial technology, with more world firsts on display and more integrated solutions than elsewhere.

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