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October 2010 |
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| Sponsor: Cyberlogic |
OPC Crosslink Premier Suite with Real-Time, Compiled Math & Logic is Released
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Getting OPC Security Under Control
Control, August 2010
By Eric Byres, Byres Security
If your company is like most, it will be a while before you can rid your plant of all traces of the DCOM-based OPC. So, until that day, you need to take a serious look at improving the security of your OPC.
Cimquest INGEAR Finds Eclectic Customer Base to Assist in Automation
Automation.com, September 2010
By Thomas R. Cutler
I recently interviewed eight distinct companies about technology, efficiency, and automation trends. While the numerator was different, the technology solution selected by each company, the denominator, was remarkably consistent. Each of these individuals interviewed performed one act in common. Each Googled the phrase ".NET PLC driver."
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 Talk to your PLC, Runtime Free, Without OPC
CimQuest INGEAR gives Visual Studio .NET a direct communication pipeline to your PLC network without the need for OPC or 3rd party drivers. |
OPC Xi Overview
Automated Buildings, August 2010
By Randy Kondor, OPC Training Institute, et al
This article briefly compares OPC Xi with Classic OPC and OPC UA, and provides an overview of OPC Xi.
How will the web influence the next generation of HMIs?
Automation.com, July 2010
By Nathan Pocock, et al, OPC Foundation
Thanks to OPC UA’s built in web services, corporations can now share critical data securely over mobile devices and to multiple operators via the web. This article illustrates how web services can be used to access the "cloud."
Top 5 OPC Questions Integrators Need To Ask
By Matrikon OPC
While OPC connectivity should reduce system complexity and save project time, there is the potential for expectations and cost to go astray if certain project risks aren’t properly managed. There are five important questions integrators need to ask to ensure the success of any major OPC implementation.
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| Sponsor: ISA |
ISA Training: 3-for-2
To help you and your colleagues get the training you need during these difficult economic times, ISA is offering three registrations to any classroom training course for the price of two registrations: 3-for-2!
As an added bonus, you can still take advantage of ISA’s regular group pricing on the second registration. That’s an additional $100 savings on your total registration!
More information.
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Cogent Android Phones Gain Access to Live Process Data
Java-based solution puts real-time data from industrial processes into a mobile phone or other Android-based device, using the OPC DataHub from Cogent Real-Time Systems.
OPC Foundation and MTConnect Institute to develop standard
OPC and MTConnect will cooperate in developing standards called MTConnectOpcUa.
Matrikon to install inventory management system at ENMAX
Matrikon will configure and implement its IBM Maximo solution to help ENMAX reduce equipment breakdowns, cut maintenance costs and improve efficiency.
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| Featured Training |
OPC Foundation Training Class - Atlanta
November 10, 2010
Location: Atlanta, GA, USA
This vendor sponsored seminar will include an overview of OPC Classic including Data Access, Historical Data Access and Alarms and Events all with hands-on demonstrations. The seminar will also include a review of OPC Compliance and OPC UA, including Security and Platform Independence.
Webinar: Introduction to OPC Xi (OPC Express Interface)
November 17, 2010
OPC Express Interface (OPC Xi) is the newest OPC specification from the OPC Foundation. Based on Microsoft's .NET framework, OPC Xi enables a smooth migration from Classic OPC and supports communication through firewalls. If you're currently using OPC, then you need to know the impact of Xi's changes.
Troubleshooting OPC: Top 5 Gotchas
November 23, 2010
Learn how to troubleshoot OPC quickly to diagnose and fix problems in hours instead of weeks. Learn how to properly configure Windows security and OPC. This webinar covers the 5 most common OPC problems and their solutions.
Security and Robustness with Integrated OPC Solutions
November 24, 2010
This webinar will discuss the requirements, restrictions and benefits of setting up distributed architectures based on OPC standards. The webinar will also examine when to use tunnelling and how to properly implement it. A live demonstration will show the advantages of tunnelling and data transfer.
OPC Security
December 2, 2010 - December 3, 2010
Location: London, UK
Students apply security measures that comply with IT policies, industrial best practices, and government (SOX) regulations for cybersecurity. Students learn how to configure the Windows Firewall and the minimal required exceptions for OPC communication.
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Automation Fair
November 3, 2010 - November 4, 2010
Location: Orlando, FL, United States
Discover smart, safe, sustainable manufacturing at Automation Fair® 2010. Attend in-depth tech sessions and hands-on labs. Visit more than 100 exhibits and displays. Learn best practices at specialized industry forums. As always, there’s no charge to attend Automation Fair – it’s all free.
Autotek Indonesia 2010
November 4, 2010 - November 6, 2010
Location: Jakarta, Indonesia
AUTOTEK INDONESIA 2010 is the only specialized Industrial Automation event that brings together an international congregation of automation companies gathered in the capital city of Jakarta to showcase the latest developments in Industrial Automation technologies.
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