NEW set-up video for ProSoft i-View

This tutorial will demonstrate how to easily implement the ProSoft i-View for use on an EtherNet/IP and Modbus TCP/IP network. ProSoft i-View transforms iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch devices into mobile human machine interfaces, enabling live monitoring of process control data for engineers and plant floor operators.

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Flexible solutions for automated applications

Molex has the flexibility to offer a wide range of custom M8/M12 connection choices. Different lengths. Different colors. Different shielding. With more than 19,000 standard products - from cordsets, distribution boxes and field attachables to splitters, tees and receptacles—we not only have what you need...we’ll customize it for you.

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54th Annual ISA POWID Symposium
June 5-10, 2011

This event will provide power generation industry leaders with information on the latest innovations in controls, instrumentation, cyber security, SmartGrid, regulatory issues and variable energy technologies, which impact the power generation delivery systems.

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Industrial Wireless Update – where no wires have gone before  
Automation.com, February 2011
While the intense debates continue over industrial wireless standards many automation professionals are applying industrial wireless solutions to achieve greater efficiency and profits for their companies.

Industrial Ethernet: Performance In Harsh Environments  
Industrial Automation Asia, February 2011
By James Kiley, Advantech
Ethernet networks for factory spaces need to be sufficiently rugged to withstand shock, vibration and extreme temperatures.

OPC UA is Frictionless Bridge to New Automation Architecture  
Automation.com, February 2011
OPC UA elevates automation systems to the level of current computing technology by leveraging web services and Internet Protocol (IP), enabling automation systems to deliver increased value.

Understanding Ethernet switches and routers  
InTech, February 2011
By George Thomas
This is the first of a two-part article on Ethernet switches and routers. The first part deals with switches, and the second will focus on routers.

Applying Wireless To EtherNet/IP Pipeline Automation  
Pipeline & Gas Journal, February 2011
The use of Ethernet for industrial networking is growing rapidly in process control and SCADA systems such as oil and gas pipeline applications. Engineers are recognizing the significant advantages that Ethernet-enabled devices provide such as ease of connectivity, high performance and cost savings.

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ProSoft Technology announces Industrial Cellular Packages for U.S.
These cellular service packages deliver pre-activated industrial-grade 3G cellular solutions to users, with service plans designed to meet the specific needs of the industrial customer.

TURCK announces CAT6 RJ45 Field Wireable Ethernet Connectors
Whether connecting a peripheral device, repairing/replacing a cable link or extending the network cable, the connectors allow an on-site assembly with no special tools.

Softing announces Version 5.1 of OPC UA development kit
The design goals for version 5.10 were to enhance the supported functionality while reducing the complexity of developing conformant OPC UA products.

Control Microsystems announces Trio45e Ethernet licensed radio
The ER45e increases IP communication network reliability and coverage while reducing the cost of deployment and ongoing management.

HMS introduces CANopen Anybus X-gateway
The gateway transfers data from the PLC on the Profinet side to the CANopen devices, while also transferring data from the devices on the CANopen side to the PLC on the Profinet side.

Advantech Introduces EN50155 Certified Ethernet Switches
EKI-6558TI and EKI-6559TMI managed Ethernet switches have EN50155 certification, redundant X-Ring, and IP67 rating.

ABB announces FECA-01 EtherCAT Adapter for drives
The FECA-01 supports CANopen over EtherCAT (CoE) protocol for CS355 and ACS850 drive families.

Other Product Announcements

• Lantech announces Universal Redundant Fiber Controller Series
• Tridium announces OpenADR Simple Client Driver for NiagaraAX
• Phoenix Contact introduces basic 900 MHz TWE Ethernet radio
• MatrikonOPC releases OPC server for NEG Micon Turbine Controller
• NI adds gateway and voltage/RTD node to Wireless Sensor Network
• Belden's Hirschmann WLAN access points and clients approved for EX Zone
• Hilscher releases netLINK PROFIBUS-DP to PROFINET Proxy
• Applied Motion Products adds Ethernet to ST step motor drives
• Axiomtek Introduces iCON-47000 Ethernet Switch
• Brainboxes announces UC-049 RS232 Opto Isolation card

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Siemon provides 3D Cable Models through Autodesk Web Service  
Building and network designers can now find Siemon cabling product models through the Autodesk Seek web service.

IEEE 1901 broadband over power line standard published  
Sponsored by the IEEE Communications Society, this globally recognized BPL standard is designed for use in a wide range of applications including smart energy, transportation and Local Area Networks (LANs).

FCI adds I/O Microsite  
Web site covers High Speed I/O Connections including active optical cables, copper cable assemblies, transceivers, connectors and cages.

Dataforth publishes 2011 Product Catalog  
300-page catalog contains information and specifications for signal conditioning, data acquisition, and data communication products.

ODVA publishes new specifications for CIP Networks  
Specifications update EtherNet/IP, DeviceNet, CompoNet and ControlNet, and the CIP Safety extension to the EtherNet/IP and DeviceNet networks.

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Wireless I/O Control System Proves Successful for Vehicle Manufacturer in India  
India manufacturer of utility vehicles built a modern greenfield facility with state-of-the-art EMS conveyor enabled by Rockwell Automation control architecture and a ProSoft Technology wireless communication system.

Genzyme monitors 50,000 SCADA points with HMS Anybus Communicator  
Using about 30 HMS Anybus gateways, Genzyme converts serial and ASCII data from centrifuges, pH-meters and balances and sends it over Ethernet or Profibus to the central SCADA.

Chinese wind farm gains network redundancy  
What’s New in Process Technology, February 2011
By CrispTech
Dongfang Steam Turbine Works, a Chinese manufacturer of steam turbines, uses Moxa’s IKS-6726 managed industrial ethernet switches and EDS-408A industrial ethernet switches on a wind farm network involving 66 1.5 MW wind turbines.

Technologies cooperate to control critical mixing operation  
Control Engineering, January 2011
By Adrienne Lutovsky and Danetta Bramhall, ProSoft Technology
Mixing ablative coating for space shuttle rocket boosters requires very high levels of precision and repeatability. NASA uses PLCs, PACs, and Modbus communications.

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Video Surveillance Integrated with SCADA  
By Control Microsystems
This paper explores the growing security requirements for critical infrastructure in SCADA industries and the capability of operators to efficiently integrate video surveillance into their existing SCADA networks without hindering communications and bandwidth to the control centre.

Know Your High-flex-life Cable  
By Northwire
February 5, 2011 - Cable designed to survive 10 million to 20 million flexing cycles is high-flex-life cable. It’s different from high-flex cable, which is designed to be supple and highly flexible. High-flex-life cable may actually feel stiffer than high-flex cable. The two products are distinctly different and mutually exclusive.

Why it‘s time to move to PROFINET  
By HMS Networks
In the early days of fieldbus technology PROFIBUS followed a very aggressive growth curve. Within the Industrial Ethernet market, PROFINET has followed a similar path. Find out how implementing PROFINET into a device can extend its functionality for years to come.

Developing Functional Safety Systems with TÜV-Qualified FPGAs  
By Altera
Paper describes how Altera’s FPGA allows OEMs to design their own customized fieldbus-based and Profisafe safety controllers, with a significant competitive advantage over traditional microcontroller or ASIC-based designs.

RCOS Energy  
By Jan Schlechtendahl
Using intelligent controls, axes and components that are not necessary in current production processes can be switched off. Especially with flexible production, the energy saving that can be achieved via SERCOS Energy is enormous.

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FCI Demonstrates 25 Gb/s VSe Backplane  
The connector and chip technologies to enable 25 Gb/s lanes over copper backplane links are essential to accomplish narrower 4 x 25 Gb/s implementations of 100 Gb/s links for Ethernet.

IPSO Alliance adds five members  
IPSO Alliance added BII Group, AvaLAN Wireless Systems, Tritech, Synapse Wireless and Ubilogix, bringing its total membership to 57 companies.

Beijer Electronics acquires Korenix  
Earlier this year, Beijer Electronics acquired a minority stake in Korenix. From the beginning the intention was to acquire Korenix and that is now accomplished.

Sercos releases Specification for SERCOS III Energy Profile  
SERCOS Energy is an application layer profile that defines parameters and commands for the reduction of energy consumption in a uniform vendor-independent manner.

VDC predicts Top 10 Trends for Industrial Networking  
VDC says real-time Ethernet will dominate, wireless is growing, networking will be built in, a large IT player will buy an industrial networking provider, and more companies are going overseas.

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PROFINET One-day Training Class
April 12, 2011
Location: Mt. Laurel, NJ, USA
This class prepares the student to apply PROFINET in his own project. Technical details of the technology are provided along with practical demonstrations.

Implementing Wireless Industrial Automation Systems (IC85E) - Online
May 2, 2011 - June 24, 2011
This course will cover the most relevant details associated with industrial wireless systems with an emphasis towards how the various technological choices coexist, interoperate, and interact with each other.

PROFIBUS Certified Network Engineering Class
May 16, 2011 - May 20, 2011
Location: Johnson City, TN, USA
In this hands-on training you will dive into the installation, operation and maintenance of PROFIBUS products and networks. This course is an intensive, four-day training program.

Grounding in Instrumentation Systems (TI21W1)
June 8, 2011
2:00 PM - (GMT -5:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada), Bogota, Lima Time Zone
This seminar covers grounding requirements, concepts, and applications in the measurement and control areas. Terminologies, types of grounding systems, and shielding relevant to grounding are areas of emphasis.

Ethernet & TCP/IP on the Plant Floor (FG21C)
June 22, 2011
Location: St. Louis, MO, USA
Held in conjunction with the ISA Water and Wastewater Symposium. Using process control concepts, this seminar explains both Ethernet and TCP/IP as they apply to the plant floor. Included are topics such as the various types of copper and fiber-based Ethernet, how to design Ethernet cabling systems, and security.

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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.

ABB Automation & Power World 2011
April 18, 2011 - April 21, 2011
Location: Orlando, FL, USA
ABB, in conjunction with the Customer Advisory Board, has designed this event to give you real ideas and solutions on how to maintain profitability in a challenging economy. The Technology & Solution Center features over 70,000 square feet of exhibit space dedicated to automation, manufacturing and power solutions.

2011 Siemens Automation Summit
June 27, 2011 - June 30, 2011
Location: Orlando, FL, USA
Join Siemens to see live, hands-on demonstrations showcasing best-in-class solutions, hear from others how they have successfully applied solutions that you can use in your operations, and network with your peers and Siemens management.

ISA Automation Week 2011
October 17, 2011 - October 20, 2011
Location: Mobile, AL, USA
This world-class conference will cover seven technical tracks in depth and will be designed with information critical to several identified automation and control career paths. ISA Automation Week provides you with the opportunity to get the best unbiased knowledge available to help you in your jobs and your future.

2011 Emerson Global Users Exchange
October 24, 2011 - October 28, 2011
Location: Nashville, TN, USA
Exchanging Ideas...Creating Solutions is the theme of this year's conference, to be held at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center. Attendees overwhelmingly feel the different ideas and proven solutions from the presentations of users and experts at the conference is the main driving force to attend.

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