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September 2008 |
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Asset Tracking in Industrial Settings—A Review of Wireless Technologies Part 2
Sensors, July 2008
By: Peter Fuhr, Apprion
Radio-frequency identification (RFID), GPS, and chirped frequency wireless are part of the technologies that can enable industrial real-time location systems (RTLS). Each has its own strengths, weaknesses, and unique infrastructure requirements.
Smart-but-Simple Wireless Sensor Networking
IEN, July 2008
The term smart-but-simple refers to a new generation of wireless sensor networking (WSN) products. Today, WSNs are gaining acceptance in a wide variety of industrial applications ranging from tank level to motor vibration to relief valve monitoring.
Signal Variables Shape Wireless
Industrial Networking, Summer 2008
By Don Talend
infrastructure hardware and transmission frequency depend largely on transmission speed, amount of data, distance and obstructions.
Wireless HART’s Price Point
Industrial Networking, Summer 2008
By John Rezabek
The HART Foundation recently approved a standard for wireless HART, and one of the benefits for end users is the ability to “access stranded diagnostics.” But what about the old-school method for extracting HART diagnostics, the HART mux?
Not Playing Nice
Control, August 2008
By Walt Boyes
The ISA100 standard will not be an inclusive one. It will be unable to interoperate with WirelessHART and Zigbee, even though it uses the exact same radios. If you were waiting for the ISA standard to make everything right, you might as well stop. It isn’t going to happen. Not any time soon.
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| Resources & Literature |
Industrial Wireless Implementation Guide
Control Engineering, August 2008
By Mark T. Hoske
So you've dabbled in wireless or thought it might save time, effort, or dollars. This primer helps with technology selection.
Keithley releases guide to wireless and RF Testing
Free CD contains RF testing resources, including application notes, articles, white papers, and product demonstrations.
Banner updates website
The site showcases Banner’s offerings, including sensors, machine safety products, vision equipment, wireless devices and indicator lights.
SIXNET publishes Product CD
Free CD features the entire product line from Sixnet's Automation, Industrial Connectivity and Wireless Connectivity divisions.
Lantronix improves Website
The new site offers a simplified interface to help visitors better understand the full range of Lantronix’s communications products and platforms.
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ConocoPhillips Goes Wireless
Industrial Networking, Summer 2008
The ConocoPhillip Sweeny refinery in Old Ocean, Texas, standardized on Honeywell Process Solutions’ (HPS) OneWireless platform. Sweeny presently operates four mobile Experion PKS stations and 32 transmitters. So far, the plant’s wireless network has had only two multinode interruptions in more than 14 months of operation.
Get Required Information on a Budget
Automation World, August 2008
American Refining Group in Bradford, Pa., installed a wireless mesh sensor network from Emerson Process Management to monitor high-level alarm switches on tanks in its remote tank farm. American Refining has 24 wireless Emerson sensors right now, and its technicians are still adding and building network.
Fisher BioServices deploys General Electric Wireless Mesh
Control Engineering, August 2008
Fisher BioServices provides customized, turn-key solutions for life sciences applications. It adopted General Electric’s RF Mesh based Kaye Labwatch system to meet stringent U.S. FDA (Food & Drug Administration) regulations.
ABB Robots Use Wyless Wireless
Process & Control Today, July 2008
ABB Robotics needed a worldwide wireless data network and an internet-based Management Platform to provide real-time control and visibility of its network and connections. Wyless’ managed wireless data network is currently operational in 30 countries for ABB Robotics. Its customers can now communicate data securely and reliably from the robots direct to the service centre.
Evonik Degussa: A case study in explosion proof wireless networks
Process & Control Today, July 2008
Evonik Degussa Seal Sands installed an explosion proof WLAN from Extronics to enable quick, efficient assessment of OEE to be extended to the extreme environments and Zone 1 hazardous areas found in its plant.
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| Featured Training |
Emerson’s PlantWeb University Online Learning Center
Free web-based training includes more than 40 brief, practical courses on new automation technologies and strategies. Topics include implementing fieldbus, wireless technology, safety instrumented systems, streamlining maintenance, improving equipment effectiveness, and enhancing plant efficiency.
Online: Understanding & Implementing Wireless Industrial Automation Systems
September 29 to November 21, 2008
This on-line course uses online training modules, text materials, 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
Industrial Wireless Systems
October 13, 2008 Houston, Texas
Course will industrial wireless systems with an emphasis on how the various technological choices coexist, interoperate and interact with each other. Numerous examples of real-world deployments are covered for facilities such as SCADA systems, petrochemical plants, electrical power generation and transmission systems. Price: $495.
Web Seminar: Introduction to ISA100
November 4, 2008 3-3:30 p.m.
This course provides an understanding of the architecture of the ISA100 family of standards, an understanding of future directions, and how the family will provides integrated approach to industrial wireless. Price: $225.
Web Seminar: Deployment of ISA100-11a
November 18, 2008 2-3:30 p.m.
This course provides participant an understanding of deployment approaches for ISA100.11a, expected performance, and site issues. Price: $225.
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Siemens wireless access points receive PowerDsine certification
HiPath Wireless 802.11n and Outdoor Access Points were certified at Microsemi's PowerDsine testing facility for Power over Ethernet applications requiring high power.
Survey Says Users Demand Wireless Monitoring, Control Products
Control Engineering, August 2008
By Jim Taylor, Venture Development
19% annual growth in wireless (radio frequency or microwave) monitoring and control products through 2012 demonstrates value for data acquisition systems, networking, operator interfaces, remote controls, and sensor applications, as well as user satisfaction.
Invensys joins Motorola's PartnerSelect wireless program
Invensys will offer Motorola's Enterprise Mobility solutions as well as wireless broadband and other technologies.
InduSoft CEView HMI/SCADA certified by AT&T for Mobile Applications
CEView HMI/SCADA software is certified to run on many popular mobile devices, including the AT&T 5700, MOTOQ Global, Pantech Duo, the Samsung BlackJack and BlackJack II.
Dust Networks Joins IPSO as a founding member
The IPSO Alliance is focused on the use of Internet Protocol networking in building automation, utility metering, and other wireless sensor networking applications.
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Kepware provides communications for Online Development's ControlLogix Gateway
Kepware will provide communications for a communications Gateway for use with an Allen Bradley Control Logix controller.
MTS level sensors monitor petroleum shipments for Truman Arnold
MTS is providing MG Level Plus liquid-level wireless transmitters to Truman Arnold Companies of Caddo Mills, Texas, to measure and monitor daily shipments of more than one million gallons of petroleum.
Using Industrial Wireless Ethernet in Mining Systems
A mine uses a combination of Moxa's AWK-1100 wireless AP/Bridge/AP Client and an industrial Ethernet switch.
Invensys expands automation contract with Czech power plant
Invensys will upgrade the existing Foxboro I/A Series system to Version 8.4, expanding the existing mesh network. In 2006, the company completed an upgrade to an earlier version of I/A Series.
Extronics to improve plant visibility at Milford Haven refinery
Process and Control Today, July 2008
Extronics will supply a wireless network for hazardous environments at Total’s UK-based refinery The intrinsically safe and explosion proof wireless network will deliver work scheduling and position status feedback to operators on more than 1,500 manual valves involved in the offsite operations for display on a process mimic. Windows Mobile PDAs and RFID tags can be used by operators to enter the status of the valves and feed the information back to the process mimic.
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| Featured Events |
International Manufacturing Technology Show
September 8-13, 2008 Chicago, IL
The largest and longest running manufacturing technology trade show in the United States, IMTS is ranked among the largest trade shows in the world. IMTS attracts over 90,000 visitors from every level of industry and over 40 countries.
Emerson Exchange
September 29 - October 03, 2008 Washington, DC
More than 325 workshops and short courses, plus management sessions, technology exhibits, industry forums, and educational opportunities.
ISA Expo
October 14-16, 2008 Houston, Texas
Organized around six core automation and control themes, ISA EXPO 2007 provides attendees a content-rich environment that offers unlimited opportunity for exploration of key technologies, professional growth, and interaction with like minded professionals.
Remote 2008
November 5-6, 2008 Atlanta, GA
Conference and Expo will focus on the leading advancements for the monitoring and management of distributed equipment and facilities, remote assets, automated process & system controls and device networks.
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