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September 2009 |
Sponsor: Axiomtek |
Fanless Touch Panel Computer
AXIOMTEK's Green 10.4" Intel® Atom™ N270 Fanless Touch Panel Computer. The GOT-5100T-830 features fanless operation, a rugged IP65 dust/waterproof front bezel, super slim thickness of 44.6mm. The touch panel computer is equipped with one mini card for custom system configurations, and also has a CompactFlash™ card or a 2.5" HDD for storage capability.
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Sponsor: MOXA |
World's first IEC 61850-3 certified rack-mount embedded computers take the Smart Grid to power substations.
Moxa's new DA-681 Series rack-mount embedded computer is designed to service the communications traffic generated by as many as six Ethernet ports and a mix of twelve RS-232/RS-485 ports. This high level of I/O capacity and flexibility is needed as power substations transition from analog to digital, which requires integrated communications and control systems for managing various equipment inside a power substation.
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| Featured Articles |
Are you looking forward to Windows 7? I’m not
Control Engineering Europe, September 2009
By Mike Babb
Windows 7 is the same old stuff, just re-arranged a little bit to make you think you’re getting ‘the latest technology.’ In the past 15 years Microsoft has done nothing new in the way of office software technology, yet they have millions believing the illusion that they have.
Getting the right Linux for your new design
Embedded Computing, August 2009
By Brad Dixon, MontaVista Software
The data remains clear, year-over-year, that commercial Linux products continue to outperform free downloaded versions of Linux that use noncommercial tools. Engineers who use Linux need to decide if they are satisfied with an average design outcome or if they want to achieve a design outcome superior to that of their peers.
Multi-Core: Divide and Conquer
Control Engineering Asia, August 2009
By John Wilhite and Tiger Yeh
This article looks at why multi-core processors were developed, explores the characteristics of an industrial automation computer, examines what features a multi-core system should have, and details the advantages a multi-core system offers for automation applications.
The myth and magic of OPC
InTech, August 2009
By Patrick Dixon and Michael Velarde
OLE for Process Control is a widely adopted industry standard for communication between applications in a control system: It’s a beautiful thing when it works. Unfortunately, there are times when OPC shows its uglier side.
Deploying Rugged Mobile Computers On The Plant Floor
Manufacturing.net., June 2009
By Tom Sperrazzo, DRS Technologies
Rugged mobile computers are well suited to the demanding plant floor environment where conditions range from "dark and dingy," to “clean room,” and where there is the for potential exposure to oil, dirt and harsh chemicals, heat and cold; and general tough use from bumps, drops and vibration.
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Poll Question - How many different networks do you have in your facility?
How many different communication networks do you have implemented in factories and/or plants? The list of available networks includes, but is not limited to: Foundation Fieldbus, ControlNet, PROFIBUS, Interbus, AS-Interface, CanOpen, CC-Link, PROFINET, HART, Ethernet, EtherCAT, Ethernet Powerlink, SERCOS, Modbus, LonWorks and DeviceNet.
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| Application Stories |
Mission-critical control at Parnell pharmaceuticals plant
Process & Control Engineering, August 2009
By Sarah Falson
Equipment for the New South Wales laboratory and manufacturing facility is from Wonderware (HMI and historian); Rockwell Automation (PLC); HachUltra (particle counters); Vaisala (humidity instruments); Titan (pressure transmitters); and HP (servers and PCs).
Motion Controls Boost Speed on Bandage Packaging Line
By Bosch-Rexroth
Controller, industrial computer, drives, motors, HMI and motion profile make faster production speeds stick at Aso bandage company.
Dairy Crest relies on vision solution for perfect bottling
Process & Control Today, June 2009
Dairy Crest is the UK’s leading chilled dairy foods company. They installed a vision system to check the presence, colour, height and angle of each milk bottle cap, running at a speed of 220 bottles per minute. The system has a DVT 545 colour camera, Mitsubishi PLC, Touch-panel PC and a high speed reject unit.
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Windows Embedded CE 6.0 R2 training
October 19-22, 2009 Milano, Italy
Four day, in-depth, technical hands-on training that provides an introduction of Windows Embedded CE development environment.
Windows Embedded CE online training
Free, self-paced technical training on Windows Embedded CE 6.0 R2 is available online on Microsoft’s Website
Level 1 & 2 - OPC Integration and Diagnostics
October 21-22, 2009 Cologne, Germany
For engineers, developers and integrators who are integrating new systems, expanding current operations, replacing legacy equipment and looking for ways to improve data communication. Matrikon’s hands-on workshops provide a practical approach to learn and understand the methods of accessing data through OPC technology. Price: €1490.
OPC UA Developers' Workshop New Orleans
October 27-29, 2009 New Orleans, LA
The course of instruction is for Development Engineers who will develop an OPC UA Server or Client in the near future. This training workshop will cover the OPC UA architecture on Tuesday and will cover in-depth C++ and .NET development on Wednesday and Thursday.
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| Company & Organizational News |
RuggedCom acquires WiNetworks
WiNetworks’ technology is used by large private networks and service providers to extend mobile broadband connectivity over metropolitan areas.
Beckhoff Automation opens office in Charlotte, NC
Beckhoff Automation also hired Ron Pryor as a Customer Service Engineer and Les Queen as an Application Engineer.
ABB Q2 revenues down
Orders decreased across all divisions and regions compared to the second quarter of 2008 on a combination of lower volumes and price decreases resulting from both lower raw material costs and reduced demand.
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GE Fanuc supplies computers to KSG power plant simulator
The $1.1 million order from KSG Kraftwerks-Simulator-Gesellschaft MBH of Essen, Germany, includes CPU blades, I/O controllers, associated software and support.
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Emerson User Exchange
September 28-October 2, 2009 Orlando, Florida
Emerson Global Users Exchange is more than an industry-leading technical conference…it is a community of manufacturing leaders committed to extracting the most from their automation investment…and sharing their learning with each other.
SOUTH-TEC Advanced Productivity Exposition
October 6-8, 2009 Charlotte, NC
SOUTH-TEC will be focused around three themes, including “Lean Tools for Success,” “Motorsports in Manufacturing,” and “New Products and Innovations.”
ISA EXPO 2009
October 6-10, 2009 Houston, Texas
ISA EXPO is focused on the technology and techniques of automation and control. Organized around the six core themes central to automation and control, ISA EXPO 2009 provides attendees unlimited opportunity to explore key technologies, discover professional growth, and interact with like minded professionals.
Automation Fair 2009
November 11-12, 2009 Anaheim, California
At this two-day event, attend in-depth technical sessions, workshops, and hands-on labs. Visit more than 100 exhibits and displays. Learn best practices at specialized industry forums.
CeBit
March 2-6, 2010 Hannover, Germany
CeBIT is the world's largest trade fair showcasing digital IT and telecommunications solutions for home and work environments. The key target groups are users from industry, the wholesale/retail sector, skilled trades, banks, the services sector, government agencies, science and all users passionate about technology.
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