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New defences after Stuxnet
ConnectingIndustry.com, September 2011
By Chris Evans, Mitsubishi Electric
It is generally accepted 'gateway PCs' found in many automation architectures, represent weak points and are vulnerable to potential malware attacks from 'the outside' and also from CDs and USB sticks.

An alternative to DCS or PLC/SCADA?  
Control Engineering Europe, September 2011
By Richard Sturt, Rockwell Automation
A true 'Plant-wide Automation' approach takes the best features from DCS and PLC/SCADA systems and combines them into a single system. It combines the 'systems approach' of a DCS and flexibility of a PLC/PAC to provide a solution for multiple applications.

Really, Really, Really Cyber Secure  
Control, August 2011
By Walt Boyes
It is now clear that machine-level, embedded controllers, such as PLCs, PACs and DCS controllers are vulnerable from both inside and outside the plant.

Automation & Control Getting iPhone App Enabled  
Design News, July 2011
By Alexander Wolfe
Programmable logic controllers are beginning to connect beyond the confines of the factory floor, via iPhone Apps that display status data or even control PLCs directly via over-the-air commands.

Strategies for Energy Monitoring  
Design News, June 2011
By Al Presher
Standard Ethernet networking and PAC technology, new software tools, and demand-response programs team up to identify energy savings and reduce consumption.

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Advantech announces WebOP-2000T Industrial Operator Panels
Designed for harsh industrial environments, the NEMA4/IP66 WebOP-2000T industrial operator panels feature 128MB on board flash memory and micro-SD card slot.

Rockwell Automation introduces ControlLogix 5570 Series PACs
ControlLogix 5570 Series controllers are equipped with on-board display features that provide enhanced diagnostics and run-time information to help ease troubleshooting and increase uptime.

ICP DAS Introduces LP-5131 Linux Programmable Controller
LP-5131 is equipped with a 520 HHz PXA270 CPU and runs Linux Kernel 2.6.19.

Other Product Announcements

• COPA-DATA announces WinCC-to-zenon Converter
• Eplan releases Operational Sequence module
• Secomea adds remote access to SiteManager
• Messung Systems announces NX7 PLC
• CimQuest releases Visual Studio Libraries for Siemens PLCs
• ExperTune Offers free Upgrade to Rockwell's tuning software

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AutomationDirect Technical Product Reference
AutomationDirect's volume 13 catalog offers thousands of industrial automation products for a wide range of applications. The latest two-volume edition features product descriptions, technical data, and photos for PLCs, touch screen monitors, AC and DC motors, sensors, switches, drives and more.

IEC 61499 Function Blocks for Embedded and Distributed Control Systems Design, 2nd Edition - $99.00
IEC 61499 is the standard for distributed control systems that follows on from the IEC 61131 standard for programmable logic controllers (PLC). This book is a practical guide for component-based development of distributed embedded and control systems as proposed by this international standard.

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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Retro Fits
Control Design, October 2011
By Jim Montague
Three application stories - including replacing legacy PLCs with new PLCs from AutomationDirect - show that it's possible to renovate an old machine with new controls.

Teamwork, New PLCs Improve Printer Control  
Automation World, September 2011
Rock-Tenn's printing plant in Jacksonville, Fla. was experiencing gradually increasing unreliability of its automation systems. All the old PLCs were replaced with DirectLogic D2-260 and D0-05 models connected to C-More touchscreens, all from Automation Direct.

Striving for Perfection Through Workflow-Instruction Technology  
Automation World, September 2011
By James Koelsch
Managers at Chivas Brothers and elsewhere are using Rockwell's FactoryTalk ProductionCentre software to capture and disseminate the expertise of their star operators.

Control system integrates PLCs and PACs  
Plant Services, August 2011
With most of its technology more than a decade old, Evergreen upgraded its production machinery with EtherNet/IP, CompactLogix PACs and PowerFlex ac drives from Rockwell Automation.

Rockwell Automation automates Furnaces at IFCO  
IFCO uses a combination of Allen-Bradley ControlLogix programmable automation controllers (PACs), control components, and Rockwell Software RSLogix 5000 to control industrial furnaces.

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Waste Water Treatment Control  
Automation.com, October 2011
By Hollysys
Paper describes how a typical municipal waste water treatment operates - including mechanical treatment, biological and chemical treatment, sludge treatment and the instrumentation involved - and how a PLC-based control system, Profinet and Ethernet handle it all.

The Perils of a DIY Distributed Control System  
Automation.com, September 2011
By Tim Sweet, Honeywell Process Solutions
For certain industries, a distributed control system (DCS) provides substantially more value as the basis for automating the plant than a programmable logic controller (PLC)-based system. When PLCs and HMI software packages are integrated, the result looks a lot like a DCS. But, all is not as it seems.

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Manufacturing technology orders up 101% from 2010  
August U.S. manufacturing technology orders totaled $460.61 million according to AMT and AMTDA.

Mitsubishi Announces Remote Asset Management Service  
Support Connect enables administration, predictive maintenance and remediation of remotely managed assets without an upfront investment in data center hardware.

TÜV Certifies Mechatrolink Network Safety Protocol  
Certification of the Mechatrolink field network for safety makes it possible for MMA members to build motion control and machine control systems for use in applications that comply with safety standards.

ProSoft Technology promotes Janice Hungerford to CEO  
Hungerford, the first employee of ProSoft Technology, was promoted from Managing Director of North America.

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PLC/PAC AUTOMATION: Advanced System Integration, Programming and Design (TC36P)
November 14, 2011 - November 18, 2011
Location: Houston, TX, USA
This course defines Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and Process Automation Controllers (PAC) architecture, configuration, and programming from out-of-the-box to actual installation.

Introduction to Industrial Automation and Control (FG07)
December 5, 2011 - December 9, 2011
Location: Research Triangle Park, NC, USA
This popular course combines lecture and hands-on labs to provide an overview of industrial measurement and control.

PLC/PAC AUTOMATION: Advanced System Integration, Programming and Design (TC36P)
December 5, 2011 - December 9, 2011
Location: Research Triangle Park, NC, USA
This course defines Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and Process Automation Controllers (PAC) architecture, configuration, and programming from out-of-the-box to actual installation.

Sigma Process releases Siemens WinCC online course  
Online training course covers all the programming techniques in Siemens Simatic WinCC Flexible software.

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Invensys OpsManage'11
November 8, 2011 - November 10, 2011
Location: Nashville, TN, USA
Invensys Operations Management hosts a multi-discipline event for collaborating on your journey towards manufacturing enterprise optimization.

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.

SPS - Industrial Automation Fair Guangzhou,China
March 7, 2012 - March 9, 2012
Location: Guangzhou, China
SIAF, as the No.1 trade fair in Asia for industrial automation products, services and technologies, attracted 354 suppliers from 15 countries. more than 19,300 professional buyers from 40 countries and regions came to the fair to see and source the latest technological innovations.

CoDeSys Users' Conference 2012
March 13, 2012 - March 22, 2012
Location: Various Cities in Europe, Deutschland
The CoDeSys Users' Conference is the ideal information forum for all users of the number one manufacturer independent IEC 61131-3 automation tool CoDeSys and will take place in different European countries.

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