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September 2009 |
Sponsor: Emerson |
Emerson Smart Wireless
Smart Wireless is a self-organizing network that delivers greater than 99% data reliability. And every WirelessHART™ enabled device is built to install painlessly, to integrate seamlessly, and to coexist without interference from other wireless signals. All to unlock the process data and device diagnostics that let you run limitlessly.
Discover your plant's limitless potential at EmersonSmartWireless.com
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Sponsor: Honeywell |
Free OneWireless™ Gauge Reader installations for all U.S. orders over 10 units
Remotely monitor your gauges and improve uptime, safety and the efficiency of your employees. Take advantage of our limited special offer, free installation for all United States orders over 10 units received by the end of September.
See more at www.Honeywell.com/ps/wireless
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Sponsor: MOXA |
What is GPRS I/O?
MOXA W5340 GPRS I/O utilizes GPRS communication technology to collect data from monitored devices. GPRS I/O provides maximum flexibility and accessibility for remote monitoring and alarm systems by offering measurement data in places where cables aren’t convenient or feasible, making GPRS I/O suitable for wide area deployment.
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| In this Issue |
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| Featured Articles |
High Wireless
Control, August 2009
By Jim Montague
Most folks now believe wireless can work in their process applications. Here’s how veteran users do wireless, and how you can do it too.
Mesh wireless sensor networks: Choosing the appropriate technology
Industrial Embedded Systems, July 2009
By Leor Hardy and Marius Gafen, Virtual Extension
While most network approaches use routing as the basic architecture, new flooding-based technology offers distinct advantages, especially when it comes to larger networks.
Wireless Sensor Connections
Machine Design, July 2009
Replace slip rings with a wireless inductive system that transfers power and data signals from the primary system side across an air gap to a movable secondary side to eliminate wires between fixed and moving pieces.
What a mesh! The ins and outs of mesh networking — Part 2
What’s New in Process Technology, July 2009
By Joel K Young, Digi International
The four network topologies examined include Point-to-multipoint, ZigBee, Wireless HART and Digi Mesh. Each of the wireless mesh architectures examined has benefits as they optimise on different functional characteristics.
Overcoming IP Address Issues with GPRS Remote Monitoring and Alarm Systems
Process & Control Today, July 2009
By Moxa
GPRS allows data acquisition systems to overcome the difficulty of cabling for wide area remote sites. GPRS applications are becoming more and more prevalent due to the ease with which they can be implemented, but the dynamic IP address issues associated with GPRS networking continue to frustrate system integrators.
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ProSoft Technology Wireless POINT I/O Adapter
Combines ProSoft's wireless technology and support with Rockwell Automation's field-proven I/O. Provides Add-On Profile (AOP) for RSLogix 5000 and connection-based EtherNet/IP to simplify configuration and communication.
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| White Papers |
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.
Applying Wireless to EtherNet/IP Automation Systems
By Gary Enstad & Jim Ralston, Prosoft Technology
While EtherNet/IP has many advantages, cable installation is often expensive, and communications to remote sites or moving platforms may not be reliable or cost-effective. Wireless Ethernet technologies have emerged that can now reliably reduce network costs while improving plant production.
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| Resources & Literature |
Poll Question - How many different networks do you have in your facility?
How many different communication networks do you have implemented in factories and/or plants? The list of available networks includes, but is not limited to: Foundation Fieldbus, ControlNet, PROFIBUS, Interbus, AS-Interface, CanOpen, CC-Link, PROFINET, HART, Ethernet, EtherCAT, Ethernet Powerlink, SERCOS, Modbus, LonWorks and DeviceNet.
B&B publishes communication catalog
Catalog covers Vlinx low-cost, entry-level mini Ethernet serial servers, Elinx Gigabit Ethernet media converters, plus software enhancements to the Zlinx wireless I/O line.
Omron publishes Industrial Automation product catalog
The catalog contains 800 pages with more than 4,800 products, including hundreds of new items.
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| Application Stories |
Tweed Shire Council extends SCADA with ethernet radios
What’s New in Process Technology, September 2009
Tweed Shire’s water supply system comprises 24 water pumping stations, eight treatment plants, 174 wastewater pumping stations and 641 km of water-mains piping. They installed Trio Datacom J-Series Ethernet data radio at a pump station, and are expanding to cover everything.
Phoenix Contact Ethernet radios score a touchdown at stadium
The retractable roof and sliding window wall at Lucas Oil Stadium, home of the Indianapolis Colts, uses Phoenix Contact wireless Ethernet radios.
Implementation of Wireless Networks Takes Time and Patience
Industrial Networking, August 2009
By Alice McWilliams, Chevron Phillips
The application of new technologies seldom goes as planned and can be an outright adventure. But the potential for significant cost savings can make overcoming the hazards and pitfalls well worth the journey. That was the case at Chevron’s plastics plant in Pasadena, Texas, where they needed to overcome obstacles and create a wireless system to monitor certain data readings.
Emerson control system improves French thermal power plant
Improvements after installing PlantWeb, Ovation expert control system, Scenario simulation, AMS software and Smart Wireless technology include a 50 percent improvement in the plant’s ability to ramp up and down on demand.
Non-invasive Wireless Monitoring Provides Fast Payback
Chemical Processing, June 2009
By Chris Stubbs, Genentech
Wireless Steam Trap Monitors (WSTM) were placed on 56 traps at a cost of $42,000. The WSTMs provide early indication of steam leakage or blockage, which leads to failure. Data were collected on a “blue box” server for trending analysis.
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| Featured Training |
Webinar covers MIMO Channel Sounding in RF Testing
September 24, 2009 9:00 a.m.EDT
Keithley webinar will introduce MIMO channel sounding which can be used in RF testing of a wireless device by applying channel emulation.
Webinar: Wireless and Your DCS - Are You Ready?
September 29, 2009 1:00 p.m. EST
Webinar examines the many ways wireless communications can be integrated into a control architecture, what different backhaul technologies mean, and how security is not an absolute. $40.
WirelessHART seminars
October 2009, various locations
The seminars disseminate information to automation professionals on the interoperable wireless communication standard for process monitoring and control applications.
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.
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| Company & Organizational News |
ISA ratifies ISA-100.11a document
The ISA Standards & Practices Board (S&P) has voted to approve the ISA-100.11a wireless standard "Wireless Systems for Industrial Automation."
EnOcean emerges as lighting control wireless standard
Today, more than 100,000 buildings worldwide are automated using EnOcean-based controls - more than any other wireless standard.
Byres Security supplies Tofino to Honeywell
Honeywell selected Tofino technology for its OneWireless Firewall. The product filters bi-directional network traffic, allowing only wireless I/O on both directions, while blocking other data types.
Fluke Networks to acquire AirMagnet
AirMagnet supplies security, performance and compliance solutions for wireless LANs.
Emerson Joins ZigBee Alliance board of directors
Emerson is now a Promoter level member and the newest member of the ZigBee Alliance Board of Directors.
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| Project News |
Emerson to control coal gasification plant in Decatur, Illinois
Equipment includes digital valve controllers and valves, transmitters, analyzers, flow meters, process control and asset optimization technologies, AMS Suite, wireless and digital safety systems.
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| Featured Events |
Emerson User Exchange
September 28-October 2, 2009 Orlando, Florida
Emerson Global Users Exchange is more than an industry-leading technical conference…it is a community of manufacturing leaders committed to extracting the most from their automation investment…and sharing their learning with each other.
Wireless Technologies Conference
September 29-30, 2009 Stuttgart, Germany
The Wireless Technologies Conference provides a qualified overview on basics and developments of the various wireless technologies as well as examples for application from the fields of automation technology, automotive, home- and building automation, medical technology and wireless applications.
ISA EXPO 2009
October 6-10, 2009 Houston, Texas
ISA EXPO is focused on the technology and techniques of automation and control. Organized around the six core themes central to automation and control, ISA EXPO 2009 provides attendees unlimited opportunity to explore key technologies, discover professional growth, and interact with like minded professionals.
Wireless Technologies Conference
September 29-30, 2009 Stuttgart, Germany
The Wireless Technologies Conference provides a qualified overview on basics and developments of the various wireless technologies as well as examples for application from the fields of automation technology, automotive, home- and building automation, medical technology and wireless applications.
Remote 2009 Conference & Expo
October 29-30, 2009 San Antonio, Texas
Remote 2009 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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