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May 2009 |
Sponsor: Sierra Instruments |
Sierra Releases Next Generation High Performance Digital Mass Flow Meters and Controllers
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Sierra raises the bar again in digital MFC instrumentation with its next-generation "Performance MFC" the Smart-Trak 2. Smart-Trak 2 features field calibration adjustment, advanced linear sensor technology, smoother valve performance, more robust electronics, and even more control over a wide range of functions. Smart-Trak 2 controls flow from less than 1 sccm to 1000 slpm with an accuracy of ±1% FS and repeatability of ±0.2%.
Learn more about the Smart-Trak 2 Today!
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Sponsor: FUTEK |
FUTEK USB Sensors
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Sponsor: Sensors Expo |
Sensors Expo & Conference
Conference: June 8-10, 2009
Exhibits: June 9-10, 2009
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center -
Rosemont, IL
For 23 Years Sensors Expo & Conference has Been the Only Industry Event in North America Focusing Exclusively on Sensors and Sensor-Integrated Systems! The 2009 event takes place June 8-10 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL.
Visit www.sensorsexpo.com breaking event news, in-depth information, agenda planning and registration!
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| Featured Articles |
Making the Most of Thermal Imaging Data
Power, April 2009
By Gary Updegraff
One of the tools available to identify areas of possible failure is the thermal imaging camera, which can capture an image and rapidly display areas of varying temperatures in different colors without contact. This article discusses planning, operation, and documentation procedures designed to effectively use a thermal imaging camera as a critical element in an effective reliability program.
Solid-state micro-energy cells uniquely enable energy harvesting
Industrial Embedded Systems, March 2009
By Tim Bradow, Infinite Power Solutions
Energy harvesting is great, but it's better if there is somewhere to store the energy. Advanced energy storage technology is creating new design opportunities for small sensors, transmitters, and MCUs, but batteries aren’t good enough.
Simple Steps to Selecting the Right Accelerometer
Sensors, March 2009
By Bruce Lent, Endevco
Choosing the right accelerometer for your application can be a daunting task. This article offers guidelines to aid you in the selection process.
Heavy-Duty Encoders for Harsh Environments
Sensors, February 2009
By Greg Bova and Nick Toleos, Baumer
This article concentrates on heavy-duty encoders: the engineering principals behind their operation and how the technology used ensures their long-term survival under extremely challenging conditions. Real-world examples will illustrate their use and benefits.
Catching the Drift
Control, March 2009
By Bob Sperber
Calibration management software provides one environment for managing instrument data, test protocols, work processes and documentation. The software downloads documenting calibrators to eliminate manual typing before the test, and makes automated data entry more thorough and accurate than manual operations allow.
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Color Contrast And Luminescence Sensors
By EMX Industries
Although there are many types of sensors including ultrasonic, photoelectric, capacitive and inductive, this discussion will focus on specialty photoelectric sensors. This paper is intended to guide the reader through the process of selecting the right sensor to achieve a reliable solution to their automation control needs.
Power over Ethernet: Myths, Mystery, and the Facts
By Paul Wacker, Advantech
PoE is a technology that permits a standard Ethernet connection to transmit both data and power over a single Cat5 cable. Currently, industrial PoE applications are limited mainly to wireless access points, video surveillance cameras, and machine vision systems, but sensor applications are not far off. As industrial controls manufacturers continue to embrace Power over Ethernet, more devices will be designed to be PoE compliant.
A Guide to Transformer DC Resistance Measurements
By Bruce Hembroff, Manitoba Hydro
Measuring a transformer's DC resistance from one external terminal to another can reveal a great deal of information about the transformer. In addition to the obvious faulted winding (i.e., an open winding or shorted turn), more subtle problems can be detected.
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Free NI Measurement and Automation Catalog
The National Instruments catalog is the leading virtual instrumentation resource for engineers and scientists seeking the most productive customer-defined software and hardware tools.
Red Lion publishes catalog of process control products
Catalog covers protocol conversion, communications, control, data acquisition, panel meters, operator interfaces, signal conditioners, sensors and encoders.
Sierra Instruments releases Gas Mass Flow Controller video
Three-minute educational video explains the operating principle of capillary thermal technology.
Endevco publishes sensor catalog
The catalog covers applications, technical specifications and support programs for accelerometers, pressure sensors, signal conditioners, amplifiers and cables.
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| Application Stories |
Emerson's wireless network monitors Irish gas transmission pipeline
Rosemount wireless transmitters include five measuring pressure, one differential pressure, and one temperature; each measurement point has redundant communication to the RTU via two or three routes.
Encoders survive fishy application
Process and Control Today, April 2009
Baader company, based in Lübeck, North Germany, makes machines that can completely skin and fillet fish. Encoders from Wachendorff are used to measure and profile the fish, and then control fish movement during processing. The fishy encoders survive salt water and cold temperatures.
Wireless Steam Trap Energy Savings
Automated Buildings, March 2009
By Harry Sim, Cypress Envirosystems
Instead of performing manual audits, facility managers can now use wireless technology to detect steam trap failures almost immediately, and to repair or replace the defective units. The amount of steam wasted in this case would be a small fraction of an undetected leak.
Measuring Pressure in Steam Sterilizers
Control Engineering, March 2009
By Andrew Sim, Baumer, U.K
A manufacturer of large steam sterilizers, Belimed Sauter AG relies on pressure transmitters to ensure performance and safety through constantly changing temperature conditions.
Analyze this
Control Engineering Europe, March 2009
AS Pontes, a coal-fired power station in Spain, installed four Servomex Fluegas analysers to monitor post-combustion levels of oxygen and carbon monoxide and thereby enable the combustion process to be continuously fine-tuned.
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SICK Innovation Marathon Solutions Forum
May 20, 2009 Minneapolis, MN
June 25, 2009 Cincinnati, OH
Free educational seminars and a mini trade show that shows how to optimize your factory and logistics applications. Covers bar code scanners, safety, sensors, material handling, vision and packaging.
Hazardous Areas Conference
June 16-18, 2009 Calgary, Canada
The conference has been created to meet & exchange ideas concerned with working in hazardous areas, thus preventing accidents & injuries in the workplace. It will serve to highlight technologies, best practices, & accelerate improvements in standards & regulations to reduce accidents & injuries, & to reduce the economic impact of electrical accidents.
Hazardous Areas Conference
August 11-13, 2009 Melbourne, Australia
The conference will present an industry-wide forum to examine and discuss the latest local and international practices and standards in hazardous areas. The overall objective of this conference is to share best practices and new technologies in hazardous areas.
Gas Monitors Training Course - Electronic Download
This self-paced training course which covers all of these aspects of Gas Monitors. The subject is explained by means of text, rich graphics, Flash based animations, real-life plant photos and videos and interactive simulation exercises. It makes the subject fun to learn and easy to grasp. There is also a self-assessment test & a glossary.
Hazardous Area Instrumentation Training Course - Electronic Download
This is a self-paced training course which covers all aspects of instrumentation and automation systems used in hazardous (classified) locations.
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| Company & Organizational News |
MEMS-based systems session at Sensors Expo
“Think Outside the Chip: MEMS-Based Systems Solutions” all-day session presents information on the partitioning, integrating and creating of MEMS- based systems and their applications.
ARC says inductive sensor market to reach $1.25 Billion
The worldwide market for Inductive Sensors is expected to grow at a compounded annual growth rate of 1.3 percent over the next five years.
ProSoft Technology's flow computer certified for custody transfer
Industry Canada certified the inRAx flow computer’s gas measurement values are accurate to the degree that they can be used in the transfer of ownership.
FCI level switch rated SIL-2 compliant
FLT93 Tank Level Switch is now rated for Safety Integrity Level (SIL) 2 compliant service by the testing laboratory TUV NORD CERT GmbH.
SERCOS working on encoder profile for SERCOS III
A specification for an encoder profile for the SERCOS III real-time Ethernet protocol is being developed in consultation with users and suppliers and will be available in November 2009.
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| Project News |
Emerson to automate Mitsubishi advanced polymers plant
Emerson will provide PlantWeb, Foundation fieldbus instrumentation, analyzers, DeltaV controls, AMS software, valves, engineering and project management.
Yokogawa to supply power plant control systems to Egyptian electricity company
Yokogawa will supply five control systems, plus transmitters and analyzers, for the construction and upgrade of power plants in Egypt.
Emerson to help bring biofuels plant into commercial production
Emerson will supply PlantWeb, Fisher FIELDVUE digital valve controllers and valves, Rosemount transmitters, Rosemount Analytical analyzers, Daniel flow meters, and Micro Motion Coriolis flow meters.
Palm Paper orders instrumentation for giant machine
Control Engineering Europe, January 2009
The order includes, among other things, VEGABAR pressure transmitters with CERTEC ceramic measuring cell, VEGAPULS radar sensors with various antenna types as well as VEGASWING vibrating level switches.
Yokogawa to control Australia’s largest gas-fired power station
Yokogawa will supply CENTUM VP control system, ProSafe-RS Safety Instrumented System, Exaquantum Plant Information Management System, and a variety of transmitters.
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Safety Control & Instrumentation Systems Conference
May 19-21, 2009 Manchester, UK
This conference will focus on the technology and application of safety-related control and instrumentation systems in the chemicals, energy, mining and manufacturing industries. It will examine the complex and challenging issues of using control systems technology to maintain and improve the safety of people and plant whilst ensuring profitability.
ISA International Instrumentation Symposium
June 1-5, 2009 League City, Texas
The 55th annual ISA IIS covers electronic instrumentation, wireless technology, Cybersecurity, aerospace systems, process measurement and control, and more.
Sensors Expo & Conference
June 8-10, 2009 Rosemont, IL
The 2009 Conference Program will offer 18 tracks with an expanded focus on data acquisition, data analysis, wireless, M-2-M and communications.
Honeywell User Group Meeting
June 14-18, 2009 Phoenix, AZ
The Users Group agenda is largely developed by customers, for customers. Characterized by excellent user presentations, industry-specific sessions, topical roundtable discussions, and an extensive demonstration area, the event provides you with the opportunity for extensive networking and knowledge sharing. Honeywell Users' Group has earned recognition as being the automation industry’s premier technical conference.
Conference on Remote Engineering and Virtual Instrumentation
June 22-25, 2009 Bridgeport, CT
Topics include virtual and remote laboratories, remote process visualization and virtual instrumentation, remote control and measurement technologies, and online engineering.
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