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August 2010 |
| Sponsor: Emerson |
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| Sponsor: WCI |
ISA100.11a reflects end-user requirements for interoperability, scalability, and sustainability
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| Featured Articles |
Value from Vibration
Control Engineering Asia, August 2010
By Jonas Berge
Developments in wireless instruments and device management software are helping to deliver a more cost-effective solution for vibration monitoring of machinery health.
Wireless?
Control, August 2010
By Walt Boyes
Wireless field devices are shipping, but adoption questions remain. |
| Product Sponsor - ProSoft Technology |
 Industrial Cellular Service Packages for the US market
New Cellular Service Packages from ProSoft Technology deliver pre-activated industrial-grade 3G cellular solutions to users with service plans designed to meet the specific needs of the industrial customer. The plans are competitively-priced and available for US-based applications using AT&T or Verizon Wireless networks. |
Going the short distance
South Africa Instrumentation & Control, July 2010
By Darvin Kaelberer, Banner Engineering
Wireless technology, which is frequently used in factories and other industrial settings where I/Os must be sent from a remote area to an operator located several kilometres away, can also make sense if data only has to travel a few metres.
Location-Based Technology Turns Cell Phones into Management Tools
Electric Light & Power, June 2010
By Mike Wojcik, Verizon Wireless
Every power company has to address the aftermath of a storm, and, for some, it is repeated several times a year as tornadoes and hurricanes hit with seasonal vengeance. For many utility companies, wireless service has become an important part of operations, resulting in faster response time, better use of field employees.
Wireless Sensor Use Is Expanding in Industrial Applications
Sensors, June 2010
By Rajender Thusu, Frost & Sullivan
While the technological evolution of sensors is reflected in sensors getting smarter, smaller, lighter, and cheaper, another key development taking place in the sensors industry is the growth of wireless sensor use in industrial applications.
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| Sponsor: ISA |
ISA CyberU Fall Semester starting this September
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| Product Sponsor - Saelig |
 Handheld EMC Spectrum Analyzer
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| Application Stories |
Smart Wireless improves furnace operations at Ternium Siderar
Emerson's Smart Wireless network is helping deliver improved furnace operation and safety at Ternium Siderar’s steelmaking facility in San Nicolás Argentina.
Western Michigan integrates pneumatic thermostats into its BAS
Automated Buildings, July 2010
By Harry Sim, Cypress Envirosystems
Cypress Envirosystems thermometers were installed in place of 47 originals and communicate with an energy management system by radio.
Mogale Gold
South Africa Instrumentation & Control, July 2010
Opto 22 rack mount and standalone programmable automation controllers (PACs) and I/O, connected via wireless, control mine tailings in a processing plant situated between the gold mine and the dump.
Pipeline Operator Gains By Wirelessly Monitoring Cathodic Protection
Pipeline & Gas Journal, June 2010
By Dan Steele, FreeWave Technologies
EnCana Oil & Gas installed a remote, wireless cathodic protection monitoring system to watch over 128 miles of regulated pipeline in Colorado.
Upgrade at Pilsner brewery
Control Engineering Europe, June 2010
Czech beer Pilsner Urquell updated its existing SIEMENS S5 to an S7 system with wireless and Profinet communications, and eliminated 14 PLCs in the process.
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| White Papers |
Overcoming Concerns about Wireless PACs and I/O in Industrial Automation
By Opto 22
While there are good reasons to use wireless, several concerns remain. Among them are security, network performance and reliability, availability and cost of I/O components, and the necessity of choosing between wired and wireless solutions up front.
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| Featured Training |
Using WirelessHART® Communication in Process Industries
September 13, 2010
Location: Calgary, AB, Canada
This seminar describes how users' requirements are implemented in WirelessHART technology. Learn how this simple, reliable and secure technology can complement your process monitoring, control and asset management applications.
Mission Critical Network Design Seminar
September 19, 2010 - September 22, 2010
Location: Orlando, FL, U.S.
The seminar is intended for system integrators; network design engineers with OEMs or Engineering Procurement and Construction firms; and anyone involved with the design, implementation and maintenance of mission critical Ethernet networks. Attendees will learn how to effectively reduce costs and installation time by implementing a highly resilient network design.
Industrial Wireless Systems
October 4, 2010
Location: Houston, TX, USA
This course will cover the most relevant details associated with industrial wireless systems with an emphasis towards 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.
Applications of Industrial Wireless Systems
October 7, 2010
Location: Houston, TX, USA
wireless applications such as video monitoring and security systems, asset tracking, mobile operator needs (PDAs, tablet PCs), remote tank farm monitoring, wireless SCADA systems, Voice over wireless LAN, as well as the multitude of operational considerations associated with industrial wireless field transmitter for monitoring and even control systems are examined.
Web Seminar: Introduction to ISA100
November 17, 2010
2:00pm - (GMT -5:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada), Bogota, Lima Time Zone
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.
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| Company & Organizational News |
ISA announces ISA-100.11a certification services
The ISA100 Wireless Compliance Institute (WCI) announced ISA-100.11a certification services.
ISA100 selects NTS for Certification Laboratory
The ISA100 Wireless Compliance Institute (WCI) selected National Technical Systems (NTS) as its independent third-party lab to provide conformance testing for the ISA100.11a certifications.
ISA100 Wireless Compliance Institute releases Wireless Test Kits
Kits verify the correct communication behavior of a wireless device as defined in the ISA100.11a standard and provide tools for troubleshooting, debugging, and regression testing.
ZigBee and Sunspec Alliance define Smart Grid standards
The ZigBee Alliance and the SunSpec Alliance are defining standards for renewable energy and microgrid management using the ZigBee Smart Energy version 2.0 standard.
Semaphore Wireless RTU Monitor Achieves IP67 Rating
T-BOX WM Wireless Monitor has passed all third party criteria and testing for Ingress Protection level 67 (IP67) and for operation in Class I, Division 1 hazardous areas.
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| Project News |
ABB to supply telecommunications to Statoil
ABB will supply and maintain all internal and external telecommunications systems for Statoil’s offshore operations on the Norwegian continental shelf.
Honeywell to control Abu Dhabi Gas plant
Honeywell to supply wireless instrumentation, Experion DCS, Safety Manager, UniSim simulation software, and a LIMS to Abu Dhabi Gas Development Company.
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| Featured Events |
Emerson Global Users Exchange 2010
September 27, 2010 - October 1, 2010
Location: San Antonio, TX, USA
This year's conference will be a great opportunity to "Build on Your Knowledge." We're expecting another valuable and highly educational conference, as many industry leaders, educators, and experts are planning to share "what's worked for them" and to learn "what's working for others."
ISA Automation Week
October 4, 2010 - October 6, 2010
Location: Houston, TX, USA
ISA Automation Week 2010 will feature intensive educational and applications-based technical conference sessions delivered by subject matter experts. Discrete and process automation professionals will have a chance to learn innovative techniques and solutions for creating more efficient, productive, and economical manufacturing processes.
ISA100, Wireless Systems for Automation
October 5, 2010 - October 7, 2010
Location: Houston, TX, USA
ISA100, Wireless Systems for Automation will meet 05-07 October 2010 in the Westin Galleria Hotel in Houston, Texas USA. Check back for more details closer to the date.
Remote 2010 Conference & Expo
October 18, 2010 - October 20, 2010
Location: Dallas, TX, USA
The ninth annual conference and expo will be held October 19-20, 2010 in Dallas, Texas. This technology-driven and solution oriented event brings together the innovators and users from multiple industries, including utilities, infrastructure, power, oil & gas, telecom, industrial, water & public utilities, agriculture, remote networks, and facilities management.
Wireless Sensor Networks & RTLS
November 16, 2010 - November 17, 2010
Location: Cambridge, MA, USA
IDTechEx Wireless Sensor Networks & RTLS is co-located with Energy Harvesting & Storage conference & exhibition. Presentations by end users in industry, healthcare, consumer, military, aerospace and other applications. This IDTechEx event will cover the complete value chain for you with assessment of the technology, user needs and the opportunities.
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