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54th Annual ISA POWID Symposium
June 5-10, 2011

This event will provide power generation industry leaders with information on the latest innovations in controls, instrumentation, cyber security, SmartGrid, regulatory issues and variable energy technologies, which impact the power generation delivery systems.

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Applying Wireless To EtherNet/IP Pipeline Automation
Pipeline & Gas Journal, February 2011
The use of Ethernet for industrial networking is growing rapidly in process control and SCADA systems such as oil and gas pipeline applications. Engineers are recognizing the significant advantages that Ethernet-enabled devices provide such as ease of connectivity, high performance and cost savings.

Unified visual intelligence  
InTech, February 2011
By Tim Donaldson
Real-time collaboration, visualization dashboards present information in a way users can understand quickly.

Major Automation & Control Trends 2011  
Automation.com, January 2011
I am taking a risk at the beginning of the year to provide my thoughts on automation and control industry trends. I invite readers to contact me and share any other trends or expand on the trends listed. Trends include industrial Ethernet proliferation, leveraging information, remote monitoring, virtualization, mobile device usage, energy conservation and wireless implementations.

The Do All and Be All of SCADA  
Industrial Networking, December 2010
By N. Lewis Bodden
Security is a big concern with open systems. Physical security should be paramount. The cost of a separate network could be nothing compared with the damage from a malicious attack.

The SCADA Future  
Control Engineering Asia, November 2010
Industry experts tell CE Asia of the good growth prospects ahead for SCADA systems technology in the region, but also warn of cyber security challenges that need to be addressed.

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ProSoft Technology releases Faceplates for ControlLogix & Logix-XT
These faceplates help operators and engineers minimize downtime while troubleshooting by providing module configuration data and critical run-time diagnostics to FactoryTalk View ME applications.

Softing announces Version 5.1 of OPC UA development kit
The design goals for version 5.10 were to enhance the supported functionality while reducing the complexity of developing conformant OPC UA products.

MatrikonOPC releases Easy Trender process data analyzer
From small data archives to massive ones, MatrikonOPC Analytics Easy Trender simplifies the task of creating and working with ad-hoc trends, replacing data-overload with valuable insights.

Control Microsystems announces Trio45e Ethernet licensed radio
The ER45e increases IP communication network reliability and coverage while reducing the cost of deployment and ongoing management.

Other Product Announcements

• ProSoft Technology announces Industrial Cellular Packages for U.S.
• MatrikonOPC releases OPC server for NEG Micon Turbine Controller
• B&R announces custom designs for operator interface panels
• CSWorks releases HVAC symbol library for building automation systems
• Industrial Thinking introduces iPhone Automation Dashboard
• Yokogawa releases new modules for STARDOM Control System
• Arista announces ARP-1700Q panel PC series
• Stealth.Com introduces All-in-One Panel PC Workstations
• Stahl introduces sunlight readable displays for explosion-protected HMIs
• RC Systems introduces Rig Protector critical remote monitoring system

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SweetWilliam offers free ScadaMobile ONE SCADA software  
ScadaMobile SCADA/HMI app for the iOS platform supports main PLC brands, including Allen Bradley Logix and Micrologix, Schneider Electric, Automation Direct, Wago and Omron.

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.

Omegamation Complete Automation Handbook
The handbook offers detailed information, technical reference and specifications on thousands of products including Wireless Devices, HMI, Motion and Pneumatics, Relays and Timers, Wire Connection, Power Products, PLCs, Control Modules, Limit Switches, Drives and Motors, Photo Sensors, Process and Proximity Sensors, Pushbuttons and Stack Lights, Enclosures, and much more.

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Cellular provides cost-effective addition to satellite SCADA system
This article describes how a midstream oil company sought to improve their pipeline integrity by adding a dozen non-critical data points to their satellite SCADA monitoring system using cellular technology.

Brewery guards against obsolescence  
European Process Engineer, January 2011
son Coors Burton-on-Trent brewery in the UK completed a major control system upgrade by bringing all systems into an iFIX SCADA environment and converting PLCs from Allen Bradley 5250s to Controllogix.

eLynx replaces legacy SCADA system at Patara Oil & Gas
eLynx replaced a SCADA system on 96 wells and three gas processing facilities in the Paradox Basin in Utah and Colorado.

eXtremeDB Embedded Database handles Nuclear Waste Processing  
Baltic Information Systems (BIS) developed a supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) product called BISMARC that relies on the eXtremeDB In-Memory Database System (IMDS) from McObject.

PC VUE monitors US wind farms  
Control Engineering Europe, November 2010
Iberdrola Renewables uses a PC VUE SCADA system to monitor its US-based wind farms which produce 3,600 megawatts of wind power over 35 independent power plants.

Company Carries SCADA, Voice, Video and Internet Traffic with Exalt Backhaul Systems  
Utility Products, October 2010
Wheatland Electric Cooperative in Scott City, Kan, is not only a power distributor, it also supplies customers with water and wireless Internet. Wheatland uses a single backhaul network to carry traffic for all three businesses.

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Ethernet Enables The Smart Grid
By Bill Wotruba, Belden
White paper shows how Ethernet-based Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems can be used to monitor and control power flowing into and out of the grid, and how Ethernet-based SCADA systems can be used to match power inflows and outflows to keep the grid stable.

Understanding and Minimizing Your HMI/SCADA System Security Gaps
By GE Intelligent Platforms
Understanding and minimizing the security gaps in your HMI/SCADA system can be a challenge due to complex, multi-layered technologies. This white paper describes where vulnerabilities within an HMI/SCADA system may lie, and how companies can take proactive steps to address susceptible areas such as the software technology and communications elements through security-based software capabilities to protect their systems.

Video Transmission Using Cellular Gateways
By Greg Santos, Longwatch
By using cellular technology, video can be transmitted from remote sites to HMI/SCADA systems at a relatively low cost. Includes guidelines on cellular services, how to set up a cellular system, and lists of resources.

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AFCON Software signs SCADA distributor in Italy  
MDN Italia will distribute and provide technical support for AFCON’s product suite, including Pulse SCADA/HMI and Dart cellular software, to new and existing customers.

Semaphore Achieves IP68 Rating for Wireless RTUs  
Products with the approval include the T-BOX WM Wireless Monitor and T-BOX LP RTU.

Demand for SCADA in Oil and Gas Sector to grow  
Markets in Western Europe and North America will continue expanding over the next few years due to the increasing demand to modernise power and water and wastewater infrastructure.

WWCC Receives Donation from Emerson Process Management  
Western Wyoming Community College received a donation of ROC remote terminal units from Emerson Process Management.

Viklele signs Automation Teknix as System Integratior  
Automation Teknix has signed up as a Gold partner for Black Diamond SCADA.

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Mobiform to provide SCADA systems to Joy Mining  
Mobiform will provide SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) systems for monitoring underground mining machinery developed by Joy.

OSI to replace SCADA system at East Kentucky Power Cooperative  
EKPC will replace its existing SCADA/EMS system with OSI’s monarch platform.

OSI to supply SCADA system to Colorado Springs Utilities  
OSI will supply multiple SCADA and Energy Management Systems to upgrade Gas, Water, and Electric system operations.

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Cyber Security for Automation, Control, and SCADA Systems (IC32E - Online)
April 4, 2011 - May 27, 2011
The move to using open standards such as Ethernet, TCP/IP, and web technologies in supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) and process control networks has begun to expose these systems to the same cyberattacks that have wreaked so much havoc on corporate information systems.

Web Seminar: Firewalls and Security Zones on the Plant Floor (IC32CW2)
April 6, 2011
2:00 PM - (GMT -5:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada), Bogota, Lima Time Zone
This seminar introduces the industrial controls engineer to the world of firewall system design, focusing on how these devices can be effectively deployed on the typical plant floor to help meet the ANSI/ISA99 security standards.

OPC Security
April 7, 2011 - April 8, 2011
Location: Houston, United States
Students learn how to secure their OPC implementation by configuring their firewall, Data Execution Prevention, Windows Authentication, Access Control Lists (ACL), Windows Services, Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) implementation, and how to continuously monitor the health of their real-time communication system. This enables plants to comply with IT, industrial, and federal regulations.

Implementing Wireless Industrial Automation Systems
May 2, 2011
This course is offered online and utilizes online training modules, additional text materials, online evaluations, and email discussions. Students will have access via email to an instructor and have an opportunity to participate in live Q&A sessions with the instructor and other class participants.

Semaphore Introduces SCADA training video  
The video is an introduction to Semaphore's T-VIEW data aggregator software.

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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.

CSIA Executive Conference 2011
April 27, 2011 - April 30, 2011
Location: Orlando, FL, USA
“Inspiring Performance” is the theme of your 2011 CSIA Executive Conference. This year’s conference provides systems integrator members with educational and networking opportunities to help your company put on an Inspiring Performance for your customers.

Honeywell Users Group Americas Symposium 2011
June 12, 2011 - June 16, 2011
Location: Phoenix, AZ, USA
Hundreds of automation users and industry experts gather to explore the latest industry trends and technology developments each year. The event features hands-on demonstrations of the latest technology, one-to-one interaction with products experts, and group discussion with other Honeywell users. The robust technical conference provides invaluable education and insight.

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