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| Featured Articles |
Thermoelectric Energy Harvesting
Sensors, June 2011
By Jim O'Callaghan, EnOcean
Thermal energy harvesting can capture the power from the temperature differentials, enabling its use to power HVAC controls such as water valves, variable air volume vents (VAVs), and diffusers.
Reducing costs with an integrated automation system
InTech, June 2011
By Greg Dixson
Thanks to lower cost control systems and advances in software, I/O, and Ethernet infrastructure, control engineers can better use industrial automation for its core purpose—to increase production flexibility and reduce the cost of ownership in a manufacturing or process facility. |
| Product Sponsor: Acromag |
 White Paper: Introduction to Ethernet I/O
Learn the fundamentals of Modbus TCP/IP and Ethernet/IP protocols for communication with remote I/O and SCADA systems like Acromag’s analog and discrete I/O modules. |
Certified Security: It’s Coming
Automation World, May 2011
By Dave Gehman
Industrial controllers, devices and networks that are certified secure—comprehensively secure—don’t exist, for the simple reason that the standards are not all in place. But bits and pieces of the puzzle are coming together.
Regular Calibration Pays Off
Industrial Automation Asia, April 2011
By Fluke
Conducting regular calibration procedures check and measure production processes. The advantage of this is the control in the quality of products, which leads to productivity and earnings.
Increased sensing accuracy with signal conditioning
South Africa Instrumentation & Control, May 2011
By Brett Burger, National Instruments
Signal conditioning provides a distinct advantage over data acquisition devices alone because it enhances both the performance and measurement accuracy of data acquisition systems.
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| Product Announcements |
_thumb.jpg) WAGO releases 857-402 JUMPFLEX Signal Conditioner
857-402 JUMPFLEX offers signal clipping and freely scalable voltage input range of ±60mV to ±200V. Current input range is ±0.3 mA to ±100mA.
 National Instruments Announces Multicore CompactRIO
cRIO-908x systems feature an Intel Core i7 dual-core processor for increased processing power, Xilinx Spartan-6 field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) and Windows Embedded Standard 7.
_thumb.jpg) Advantech introduces ADAM-6100 Ethernet/IP-based I/O Modules
ADAM-6100 modules use the EtherNet/IP protocol and allow daisy chain connections, making it possible to transfer data much faster during process control and other industrial automation applications. _thumb.jpg)
OMEGA Introduces PCM5 Pulse Control Module
PCM5 series module converts a 4 to 20 mA signal from a process/temperature controller or computer to a time proportional output.
_thumb.jpg) Saelig Introduces Signal Wizard 3.0 Audio Signal Processor
It can mix, amplify, filter, delay and adjust the phase of individual input signals, selected by using the included intuitive PC software.
Other Product Announcements
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| Resources |
Wireless Instrumentation Brochure
Brochure describes Accutech’s battery-powered wireless instrumentation, including base radios, pressure, temperature and level sensors, totalizers, and output modules.
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.
Omron STI Guide to Non-Contact Detection and Measurement Scanners
This guide features helpful product selection guidelines, as well as detailed information, specifications, ordering information and application examples on their complete line of measuring light curtains, vehicle scanners, area sensors, part detection scanners and yarn break sensors.
Reference Guide reviews 2011 NEC Code Changes
Thomas & Betts publishes Analysis of NEC Code Changes 2011, a free reference guide that highlights changes to the National Electrical Code (NEC) for the 2011 code cycle.
Video Demonstrates Value of Power Conditioning
The four-minute video by Emerson Network Power demonstrates the dramatic difference a power conditioner can make in overall power quality and in the protection of mission-critical electronics from harmful power disturbances.
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| Application Stories |
Improving Batch Operations with Load Cells
Control, July 2011
By Kirsten Strahlendorf, et al
When every batch is worth a fortune and accuracy is paramount, load cells may be the answer. Here’s how Sanofi Pasteur used load cells to make vaccines.
Instrumentation challenges of walnut processing
Control Engineering, July 2011
By Ben Orchard, Opto 22
Walnut meat kernels have to be dried to optimum moisture content quickly and efficiently. How do you measure that?
Laser profile scanner inspects weld seams on steel pipes
Using Micro-Epsilon’s scanCONTROL 2710 laser profile scanner, the positioning process is performed automatically at Metco, Israel’s largest manufacturer of steel pipe. The calculated profile information is used to directly control the positioning process.
Analyser performs vital role in Hydrogen fuel project
Process & Control Today, June 2011
A Process Hydrogen Analyser from Quantitech is performing critical safety analysis in the UK’s largest ever cross sector hydrogen vehicle refuelling trial.
Laser sensors measure height of concrete blocks
Micro-Epsilon’s optoNCDT 1700 laser displacement sensor is being used to measure the height of concrete blocks during the production process.
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| White Papers |
Boost Your PLC System: High-Performance Analog Measurements
By National Instruments
We live in an analog world and we often find ourselves in need of high-performance analog measurements as we push the limits of automation
technology. Can PLCs keep up?
Deploying intelligent power supplies to save energy
By Ken Allwine, Phoenix Contact
Today’s high-end power supplies are based on advanced primary switch mode power supply (PSMPS) technology. This improves the energy conversion process to the level where many power supplies boast efficiency levels of 93 percent or better.
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| Company & Organizational News |
Spectris to Acquire Omega Engineering
Spectris operates across four business segments: Materials Analysis, Test and Measurement, In-line Instrumentation and Industrial Controls. Headquartered in Egham, Surrey, England, the company employs over 6,400 people.
J.H. Whitney Capital Partners Acquires Autosplice
Autosplice is a multi-national, custom electronic interconnect solutions provider.
Energy Harvesting to be a $4.4 Billion Market in 2021
This includes 250 million sensors powered by an energy harvester, at an average price of $6 per harvester.
Advantech Remote I/O Receives BACnet Certification
BAS-3000BC series of remote I/O modules have received BACnet certification, approved and listed by BACnet Testing Laboratories (BTL).
Red Lion Controls Increases Staff
Red Lion added 41 new staffing positions ranging from product and software engineers to customer service representatives.
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| Featured Training |
Phoenix Contact Automation Week training courses
September 19, 2011 - September 23, 2011
Location: Middletown, PA, USA
The week of automation training classes covers the latest trends in I/O, Ethernet, controllers and software and network security. Learn how to improve efficiency and reduce the cost of a control system.
PROFINET Certified Network Engineering Class
September 19, 2011 - September 23, 2011
Location: Johnson City, TN, USA
In this hands-on training you will dive into the installation, operation and maintenance of PROFINET products and networks. This course is an intensive, four-day training program.
FOUNDATION Fieldbus - Easier Than You Thought
September 20, 2011
Location: Calgary, AB, Canada
End users and engineering firms are encouraged to attend upcoming Fieldbus Educational Seminars and learn about how FOUNDATION fieldbus is "easier than you thought". Take part in a one-day seminar and learn about the entire infrastructure included with demonstrations.
FOUNDATION Fieldbus - Easier Than You Thought
September 22, 2011
Location: Fort McMurray, AB, Canada
End users and engineering firms are encouraged to attend upcoming Fieldbus Educational Seminars and learn about how FOUNDATION fieldbus is "easier than you thought". Take part in a one-day seminar and learn about the entire infrastructure included with demonstrations.
PROFINET One-day Training Class
October 13, 2011
Location: Pewaukee (Milwaukee area), WI, USA
This class prepares the student to apply PROFINET in his own project. Technical details of the technology are provided along with practical demonstrations.
Introduction to ISA100—A Universal Family of Wireless Standards for Industrial Automation (IC85W1)
November 2, 2011
2:00 PM - (GMT -5:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada), Bogota, Lima Time Zone
This course provides insight into the architecture of the ISA100 family of standards, future directions, and how the family will provide an integrated approach to industrial wireless.
Phoenix Contact announces fall training classes
Training classes will be held for HMI, I/O, Ethernet, network security, wireless and safety technology.
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| Featured Events |
Remote Monitoring and Control 2011
September 19, 2011 - September 21, 2011
Location: Nashville, TN, USA
Remote Monitoring and Control 2011 will focus on the leading advancements for the monitoring and management of distributed equipment and facilities, remote assets, infrastructure, automated process & system controls and device networks.
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.
Automation Fair 2011
November 16, 2011 - November 17, 2011
Location: Chicago, IL, USA
Join us in Chicago as we celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Automation Fair. A great opportunity to explore a wide variety of smart, safe, sustainable manufacturing solutions geared toward improving your business profitability. And, best of all, it's FREE.
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.
UK 2012 is largest manufacturing event in the UK
UK 2012, 18-19 April 2012, will be the largest manufacturing event in the UK with over 1,000 exhibiting companies, covering 37,000 square metres of exhibition space.
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