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November 2010 |
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| Featured Articles |
Worst Fears Realized
Control, October 2010
By Nancy Bartels
A scary piece of malware named Stuxnet is in town. Remember its name. Its arrival may make you want to change the way you think about control system security.
Integrated Controllers Grow in Power
Control Engineering, September 2010
By Jeanine Katzel
Rapid technology advancements in hardware and software for panel PCs and related devices are improving equipment design and performance, bringing savings in time, space, and money while maintaining a stable, reliable, and familiar work platform.
Fallout from Stuxnet Continues
Control, September 2010
Stuxnet is notable not only for its technical sophistication, but also for the fact that it targets industrial control systems (ICS) designed to run power plants including nuclear plants, smart grid, water systems, off-shore oil platforms, ships, other critical infrastructure. Just because Stuxnet was first discovered in a Siemens system, doesn't mean other ICSs aren't vulnerable.
High-End Features at Low-End Prices
Control, September 2010
By Dan Hebert
Inexpensive PACs and PLCs provide the features and performance of high-end PACs, PLCs and even DCSs at low-end prices.
IEC 61131-3 and Programming
Control Design, August 2010
By Don Talend
Development of the standard has positive impact on control capability and programming efficiency.
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Phoenix Contact introduces nLC-055 Nanoline controller
The nLC-055 controller can add, subtract, multiply and divide, as well as perform modulo (percentage) operations. |
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GE Intelligent Platforms updates PACMotion motion controller software
PACMotion 1.5 can now control up to 40 axes of synchronized motion at extremely fast loop rates, independent of the number of motion axes. |
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Rockwell enhances PlantPAx Process Automation System
Enhancements in Release 2.0 include features for high availability, device integration and asset management, design productivity, batch and sequencing control, and operations productivity. |
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EPLAN updates Platform 2.0
Enhancements include active device protection, channel oriented PLC design, point wiring and improvements in graphic functions. |
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ProSoft Technology announces iPhone connection to PLCs and PACs
Industrial Hotspot radios and ScadaMobile software allow an iPhone device to read Modbus TCP/IP and EtherNet/IP process control variables from PACs and PLCs. |
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Invensys Announces Foxboro PAC System
Foxboro PAC System offers control and information capabilities for installations with fewer than 3,000 input/output (I/O) points. |
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| White Papers |
Increasing Productivity With Programmable Automation Controllers
By GE Intelligent Platforms
OEMs and end users in the rapidly changing automation industry can leverage the advantages of PAC technology to increase productivity. This white paper discusses some key PAC features and the advantages they can provide, helping users understand the depth of control system capability they may want to look for to meet their current and future application needs.
Overcoming Concerns about Wireless PACs and I/O in Industrial Automation
By Opto 22
While there are good reasons to use wireless, several concerns remain. Among them are security, network performance and reliability, availability and cost of I/O components, and the necessity of choosing between wired and wireless solutions up front.
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| Application Stories |
Detection system improves factory safety
HazardEx, August 2010
ATEX's ACOM detection system monitors process air for the presence of volatile pyrolysis components, indicating the potential presence of thermal decomposition or smoulder spot development. An Allen-Bradley L32E CompactLogix PAC connects to a CO analyser and a PanelView Plus 600 HMI.
Beverage Can Plant Upgrades with Integrated Safety
Reliable Plant, August 2010
By Rockwell Automation
Amcor was able to leverage the benefits of its controller while fast-tracking a safety upgrade at its Revesby manufacturing facility. Instead of interrupting or slowing production, the transition has yielded optimized operational safety and efficiency
Selecting Suppliers for Global Ambitions
Control Engineering, July 2010
By Rich Chmielewski, Siemens
Orbitek uses a Siemens Simatic S7 315 controller, drives, flow meters and pressure transmitters to control its biodiesel plant.
Pet food manufacturer focuses on eliminating I/O failures
Reliable Plant, July 2010
By Rockwell Automation
Hill’s Pet Nutrition migrated to Rockwell Automation ControlLogix PAC. This solution offered Hill’s a cost-efficient way to convert its existing I/O to the Allen-Bradley Flex I/O platform also communicating with other controllers in the plant.
Mogale Gold
South Africa Instrumentation & Control, July 2010
Opto 22 rack mount and standalone programmable automation controllers (PACs) and I/O, connected via wireless, control mine tailings in a processing plant situated between the gold mine and the dump.
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| Resources & Literature |
Opto 22 updates its website
Enhancements include a SNAP PAC Configurator that allows users to design and build a complete SNAP PAC System—I/O processor, mounting rack, and modules.
Podcast describes Rockwell Automation Integrated Architecture solutions
The podcast highlights the top 10 products showcased in the Integrated Architecture booth at the Rockwell Automation Fair.
AutomationDirect Industrial Automation Product Reference Catalog
Desk Reference contains detailed product descriptions complemented by plenty of technical illustrations, step-by-step procedures for selecting various PLC hardware and software, PC-based control, operator interface, motor contactors, drives, sensing equipment, connection systems, and much more.
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| Featured Training |
Webinar - Revisiting the PC vs. PLC debate for Control Systems
December 2, 2010
10:00 AM - (GMT -6:00) Central Time (US & Canada), Mexico City Time Zone
Should industrial automation customers start using computers instead? In the past, the manufacturers have preferred PLCs because they are dependable and easy to troubleshoot. However, as factories demand more flexibility of and visibility into their factory processes, integrators are being pushed to more complex devices.
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| Company & Organizational News |
ISA/Automation.com Pavilion to debut at HANNOVER MESSE 2011
ISA and Automation.com will have an Industrial Automation Pavilion at HANNOVER MESSE 2011, April 4 - 8, 2011, in Hannover, Germany.
ISaGRAF signs rep in Germany
Marc Schoeters will act as ISaGRAF Northern European Business Development Manager.
Rockwell Automation and FANUC to combine CNCs and PACs
The two companies will work on connectivity between their respective controller platforms through open communication technologies, such as the EtherNet/IP and FL Net protocols.
GE to develop water software for EPA
GE will develop a software-based platform based on Proficy software and PACSystems controllers that improves decision making capabilities across a water system.
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| Project News |
NovaTech selects COPALP’s STRATON for IEC61131-3 programming
NovaTech will use STRATON to provide an IEC61131-3 environment on its OrionLX Automation Platform.
Innovasic supplies Ethernet chip for Advantech's PACs
Innovasic's System on a Chip solution enables integration of EtherNet/IP in APAX-5000 series PACs.
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| Featured Events |
Motor, Drive & Automation Systems 2011
March 1, 2011 - March 2, 2011
Location: San Antonio, TX, United States
Motor, Drive & Automation Systems 2011 is an industry-leading conference focused on the latest economic trends and technical advancements impacting motor, drive and automation systems. Join peers and potential business partners and discover how new technologies are improving performance, energy efficiency and providing cost savings in a variety of applications.
HANNOVER MESSE Energy
April 4, 2011 - April 8, 2011
Location: Hannover, Germany
Leading Trade Fair for Renewable and Conventional Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution at the HANNOVER MESSE.
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.
AutomationExpo 2011
April 21, 2011 - April 23, 2011
Location: Mumbai, India
AutomationExpo 2011 will be the regions' biggest and most comprehensive exhibition covering the entire gamut of automation technology where visitors can find efficient solutions and innovations useful to make their businesses efficient. Automation Expo 2011 will cover Industrial Automation, Process Automation, Factory Automation, Building Automation, Systems and Solutions.
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