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56th ISA Analysis Division Symposium - April 10-14, 2011

This long-running spring symposium, sponsored by the ISA Analysis Division, continues to offer an outstanding forum for the discussion of new and innovative processes and other analytical techniques, developments, and applications.

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Device Diagnostics and Asset Management  
Control Engineering, January 2011
By Herman Storey, Herman Storey Consulting
As field devices and networks get smarter, are we getting any smarter on how we use them and put that information to work? Effective use of automated diagnostic capabilities in devices in a larger context of an asset management program can provide huge benefits in manufacturing at many levels.

Muxes and Field-Sourced Power  
Control, January 2011
By John Rezabek
Unlike traditional remote I/O solutions, Electronic Marshalling collapses knife edge disconnects and I/O conditioning to a small module that publishes the signal to an "I/O cloud" accessible by controllers.

All That Noise  
Mechanical Engineering, January 2011
By Jack Thornton
Noise is the unwanted data that accompanies all but the simplest measurements. And according to experts in the field of digital simulation, noise in data can be costly, in terms of time, money, and error, when it gets into computer analysis of engineering designs.

Sensor and Actuator Circuits: Safety & Reliablility  
Industrial Automation Asia, January 2011
By Erich Fischer, E-T-A Germany
The failure of the I/O field voltage not only has a devastating impact on process value acquisition, process visualisation and mandatory plant reporting, but may even bring entire field sections to a standstill.

Modular I/O - Solution or Headache  
Industrial Networking, December 2010
By Ian Verhappen
There are a number of reasons that modular I/O is not very prevalent in North America. The two primary roadblocks are field power and standard backhaul protocol.

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Advantech announces RTD and Analog Input Modules
I/O modules includes APAX-5013 8-channel Resistive Thermal Device (RTD) module and APAX-5017H 12-channel High Speed Analog Input module.

Beckhoff Introduces ET Bus Terminals for Extreme Climates
Extended Temperature (ET) Bus Terminals work in operating temperatures between -4 and 140°F (-20 and +60°C).

Dwyer introduces Series MTL 20/30 USB Data Logger
Series MTL measures and records accurate readings for temperature or temperature/humidity/dew point in a wide range of applications.

National Instruments Introduces PXIe-449x Modules for Signal Acquisition
The modules provide AC/DC coupling both for sensor measurements with a microphone or accelerometer and voltage measurements from a tachometer or device under test.

Phoenix Contact announces MINI Analog transducer
MINI transducer for potentiometers can convert and isolate an analog signal from the 0 to 100 kOhm range.

Other Product Announcements

• IXXAT introduces FR-IB100/PCIe FlexRay PCIexpress I/O card
• DGH announces D6000 analog input modules
• Meggitt Announces Endevco model 126 DC Signal Conditioner
• Acromag releases XMC-SLX mezzanine modules
• ITT Cannon signs Digi-Key as distributor
• McCrometer releases RemoteCONNECT Telemetry System
• Laurel Electronics announces Model QLS loop splitter
• Saelig introduces USB DrDAQ oscilloscope and datalogger
• Acromag announces Model ST131 RTD signal conditioner
• Cyber Sciences introduces SER-3200 sequence of event recorder

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

Hirose adds 25 Interconnect Partners  
Interconnect Partners provide authorized cable/harness assembly services.

C&K Components publishes switch Catalog  
The 754-page catalog highlights pushbutton, tactile, detect, toggle, rocker, DIP, slide, snap, rotary, switchlock and thumbwheel switches.

UEI publishes I/O board catalog  
The catalog covers analog digital I/O, counter timers, ICP/IEPE interfaces, ARINC-429 and MIL-1553 avionics, serial and CAN-bus ports, and others.

Advantech product selection guides, solution or product catalogs, case studies
Advantech offers a number of solution guides, product selection guides, catalogs and case studies - many are available in PDF format. The eAutomation Solutions Catalog introduces a full range of products, focusing on the following vertical sectors: Machine Automation, Power & Energy, Building Automation, Environment Monitoring Systems, Intelligent Transportation Systems, and Facility Management Systems.

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Choose Your Case-Packing Option  
Control Design, January 2010
By Joe Feeley
The modular design of Elliott Manufacturing's Case Packing System, which uses Rockwell motors, remote I/O and a PLC, allows packagers to run a pick-and-place module today and switch it out for a drop-pack module tomorrow, or even to break the line apart and redeploy the erector to another location in the factory.

Meat packing plant solves temperature mystery by monitoring energy  
Plant Services, January 2011
The Mariah Meat plant in Columbus, Indiana, used enegy monitors from Opto 22 to figure out why their refrigeration system was so inefficient. Fixing the problem saved them $250,000 in annual energy costs.

Monitoring Critical Parameters in Oil Processing  
IEN, December 2010
SpecElectroMechanika in Russia uses Turck MK32 measuring amplifiers to monitor the input signals of Pt100 temperature control sensors on oil tanks in the huge oil terminal at Russia’s largest seaport in Novorossiysk.

Wireless helps Plains Exploration & Production (PXP)  
Control Engineering, November 2010
PXP transformed its steam injection metering and data acquisition systems into a highly sophisticated, automated process comprised of a large network of WirelessHART transmitters and industrial broadband radios.

Gathering Remote Data at a Water Treatment Plant  
Control Engineering, November 2010
The Onondaga County Water Authority in NY upgraded its legacy control system with Emerson’s ControlWave programmable automation controllers and I/O from Moore Industries.

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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.

SERCOS 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.

Non-metallic Enclosures in Outdoor Environments  
By Hoffman
Enclosures can house electronic controls and electrical systems in outdoor applications, protecting sensitive components from extreme environments and hazards such as water, chemicals, temperatures, dust and dirt.

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Red Lion Controls opens office in Germany  
Red Lion opened a sales office in Sprockhövel, Germany.

ACI Acquires ACT’s ICC for BAS HVAC I/O  
Translation of acronyms: ACI acquired ACT’s Interface Control Components (ICC) line to provide I/O for its HVAC systems used in building automation systems.

SERCOS celebrates 25th Anniversary  
As a universal and open automation bus, SERCOS combines powerful motion and logic applications with current safety concepts and a broad range of peripherals.

Advantech sells one millionth ADAM Remote I/O Module  
Founded in 1992, Advantech’s ADAM remote I/O modules have been a consistent and reliable figure in the industrial automation field.

I/O Module Market has Fierce Competition  
The I/O module market is drive by fierce competition, which led to a rapid price drop across all segments of the market.

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International Symposium on Quality Electronic Design
March 14, 2011 - March 16, 2011
Location: Santa Clara, CA, USA
This year the 12th International Symposium on Quality Electronic Design (ISQED) conference features several interactive tutorials covering challenging design issues, including systems and Intellectual Property (IP) design considerations for achieving low power and design quality.

PROFIBUS One-day Training Class
March 30, 2011
Location: Huntsville, AL, USA
This class takes the student through a complete PROFIBUS DP project applying PROFIBUS to discrete automation. This is followed by a project applying PROFIBUS to process instruments. Technical details of the technology are provided along with practical demonstrations. A short introduction to PROFINET, the all-encompassing Industrial Ethernet is included.

Overview of Grounding and Noise Reduction for Control Equipment (TI21C)
April 12, 2011
Location: New Haven, CT, USA
Held in conjunction with the ISA Connecticut Valley Section. This course provides an understanding of grounding, both from an electrical systems relationship and from an instrument loops relationship.

FDT Technical Seminar
May 5, 2011
Location: Dearborn, MI, USA
This vendor-neutral seminar provides the basic understanding of how easy it is to have a common tool-set that accesses a manufacturer’s device intelligence on most communication platforms. Learn how it fits in new or existing plant infrastructures by providing process-improving benefits with impact on the bottom line.

Smart Sensors Systems Design  
Online engineering course describes modern developments and design trends in the field of smart sensors systems. The course will focus on the novel measuring methods and techniques to build full intelligent sensor systems, digital sensors, data acquisition and measuring systems with self-adaptation and self-identification possibilities.

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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.

AUTOMATICON
April 5, 2011 - April 8, 2011
Location: Warsaw, Poland
AUTOMATICON is the most important trade fair for automation, control, measurement and robotics in Poland. The Fair is always accompanied by series of seminars, lectures and presentations which attract hundreds of specialists from all over the country.

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.

AUTOMATION 2011
November 23, 2011 - November 25, 2011
Location: Saint Petersburg, Russia
Saint Petersburg "Automation" exhibition is the largest independent specialized international exhibition on industrial automation and computer technologies in Russia.

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