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November 2008 |
Sponsor: National Instruments |
NI PACs
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Learn how NI PACs integrate the reliability and ruggedness of programmable logic controllers (PLCs), the software flexibility of PCs, performance of custom hardware, and industrial-rated I/O to provide a single platform for combined control, monitoring, and data logging.
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More than 40 I/O modules
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Industrial connectivity over Ethernet, serial, Modbus and CAN, and industrial I/O
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Tight integration with NI vision and motion systems
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Sponsor: HMS |
Anybus® X-gateway
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For applications requiring that two industrial fieldbus or Ethernet networks need to be connected together, the Anybus® X-gateway by HMS Industrial Networks provides the perfect solution for data transfer.
Over 180 different combinations are available with support for common industrial networks such as DeviceNet, Profibus, EtherNet/IP, PROFINet, ControlNet, Modbus TCP, CANopen and many others.
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| Featured Articles |
Fieldbus Goes Nuclear
Control, October 2008
By David W. Spitzer
Fieldbus instruments could be used in nuclear applications with appropriate qualification and testing.
The Basics of Numerical Filtering
Control Engineering, October 2008
By Vance VanDoren
Control engineers use numerical filters to extract streams of valuable data from measurement noise and other extraneous information. Here’s how they work.
Intrinsically Safe or Explosion Proof?
Control Engineering, October 2008
By Jeanine Katzel
Deciding how to protect a hazard involves more than assessing the application and complying with codes. It is influenced by a variety of variables and driven by habit and growing technologies such as bus networks and wireless.
The Importance of using and choosing the correct signal isolators
Control Engineering Europe, July 2008
In any measurement and control system there are several electrical interfacing problems that are likely to occur, all of which can be solved by incorporating the appropriate isolation between the signals.
Smart-but-Simple Wireless Sensor Networking
IEN, July 2008
The term smart-but-simple refers to a new generation of wireless sensor networking (WSN) products. Today, WSNs are gaining acceptance in a wide variety of industrial applications ranging from tank level to motor vibration to relief valve monitoring.
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| Resources & Literature |
Omron publishes Industrial Automation product catalog
The catalog contains 800 pages with more than 4,800 products, including hundreds of new items.
B&B publishes Electronics catalog
Catalog covers Modbus Ethernet to serial servers, switches,media converters, wireless modems and remote I/O, serial converters, USB, and digital and analog remote I/O.
UEI publishes Cube and RACKtangle catalog
Catalog details Cube and RACKtangle I/O chassis and how they may be deployed as PACs, Ethernet I/O systems, standalone data loggers, Simulink targets, and Modbus TCP slaves.
Agilent publishes RF and Microwave Switch selection guide
The switch selection guide provides an overview of electromechanical and solid state switches and switch drivers.
Brochure describes WAGO-IO-SYSTEM
The brochure includes background on PLCs, the WAGO-I/O-SYSTEM and key 750/753 Series features.
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| Application Stories |
A Rugged Logger for Better Wheel Welds
Sensors, September 2008
By Peter Cheetham, Sigmapi Systems Ltd
GKN Wheels was experiencing high levels of bad welds. They wanted the ability to monitor several properties of the butt-weld process to improve the success rate. Sigmapi Systems built a portable data logger that could be moved from site to site anywhere in the world.
High winds tester
InTech, September 2008
By Kent Lowrance and Cynthia Whitley
When it is time for an old aerodynamic test facility to go back into service, it is important to restore all data acquisition systems capabilities within the facility. The solution was a flexible distributed data system for large wind tunnel testing that allows per-test configuration and execution without the need for reprogramming.
Vishay installs Reel Optimizing System in European paper mill
The Reel Optimizing System uses strain gage-based load cells to improve roll density by controlling the nip force throughout the entire reel spool change-over process.
Relay Races to Forefront of New Design
Control Design, June 2008
By Barry Stringer, Solvere
MikroPul, in Charlotte, N.C., manufactures dust control and product recovery equipment. For its PulsePro EC baghouse control and monitoring system, MikroPul uses Siemens’ LOGO! programmable relay.
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| Featured Training |
Introduction to Sample Conditioning System
December 3-5, 2008 Research Triangle Park, NC
This course will enable the student to understand basic Sample Conditioning System principles and to provide an essential component - level design in Legacy or Modular format. $1,195.
Installing, Calibrating and Maintaining Electronic Instruments
December 8-12, 2008 Research Triangle Park, NC
Practical information and hands-on experiences covering proper installation, calibration, and maintenance of electronic instruments. Examines characteristics of electronic control systems, techniques for installing electronic instruments, and procedures for configuring and calibrating transmitters, transducers, and controllers. $2490.
Safety Instrumented Systems: Design, Analysis, and Justification
January 12-14, 2009 Research Triangle Park, NC
Engineering requirements for specification, design, analysis, and justification of safety instrumented systems (SISs) are the focus of the course. Methods of analyzing risk and of matching system performance to overall plant/process risk levels, and analyzing system performance are emphasized. $1395.
Opto 22 offers I/O seminars
Seminars focus on SNAP I/O for Rockwell Automation/Allen-Bradley Ethernet-based control systems.
Pepperl+Fuchs opens training center in Houston -
The training facility provides local technical support, hands-on training, real-world application demos, video conferencing and an experienced staff.
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| Company & Organizational News |
NI reports record revenue for Q2 2008
National Instruments reported record quarterly revenue of $210.5 million, up 17 percent in the second quarter of 2008.
SCADA market in Oil & Gas industry to reach $1.3 Billion in 2012
The worldwide market for SCADA Systems for the Oil & Gas industry is expected to grow at a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.3% over the next five years.
Frost & Sullivan says end users wary of wireless
In a recent study, 83 percent of the end users across process and factory automation rated interoperability as a medium to high concern.
ABB Q3 net income up 26%
ABB reported increases in revenues, earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT), net income and cash flow in the third quarter of 2008.
Opto 22 SNAP I/O receives ODVA certification
Opto 22 has received certification for its SNAP-PAC-EB1 and SNAP-PAC -EB2 SNAP I/O processors.
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| Project News |
Using Industrial Wireless Ethernet in Mining Systems
A mine uses a combination of Moxa's AWK-1100 wireless AP/Bridge/AP Client and an industrial Ethernet switch.
Emerson to automate power plant at Bhushan Power & Steel
Emerson will supply PlantWeb, 31 Ovation controllers, AMS software, and 47 Rosemount pressure transmitters.
VEGA supplies Profibus sensors for largest paper mill in Europe
Palm Paper commissioned VEGA to supply the level, switching and pressure instrumentation for the PM 7 project in King’s Lynn, the largest paper machine for newsprint paper in Europe.
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| Featured Events |
Rockwell Automation Process Solution User Group Meeting
November 17-18, 2008 Nashville, TN
PSUG provides attendees with executive keynote addresses, customer application stories, educational sessions, and user-led priority voting sessions.
Brazil Automation
November 17-19, 2008 São Paulo, Brazil
Brazil Automation is the largest event of Instrumentation, Systems and Automation in Latin America and one of the most important in the world. Besides presenting technology advances and new products and services, the event provides extensive integration among users, manufacturers, researchers, students, service providers and other professionals in the industry.
Automation Fair 2008
November 19-20, 2008 - Nashville, TN
Rockwell Automation's Automation Fair® provides an excellent opportunity for them to stay aware of the latest and best that automation technology has to offer. Automation Fair is the premier industry event focusing on advanced automation products, integrated control and information architecture — and value-add services and solutions.
SCS Paris
December 2-5, 2008 Paris, France
Covers systems, components and solutions, including electrical, automation and mechatronics.
ABB Automation & Power World
March 24-26, 2009 Orlando, FL
Event merges ABB Automation World and ABB Power World into one comprehensive users conference and exhibition.
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