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Changing Role of Wireless  
Automation.com, July 2011
By Ray Rogowski, Honeywell Process Solutions
Wireless has matured to a point where it’s operating around the world in many different industries. And, while its capabilities continue to be uncovered, it’s apparent that wireless assets are influencing users with improvements beyond just cost savings over wired systems.

Automation & Control Getting iPhone App Enabled  
Design News, July 2011
By Alexander Wolfe
Programmable logic controllers are beginning to connect beyond the confines of the factory floor, via iPhone Apps that display status data or even control PLCs directly via over-the-air commands.

Integrating a network of wireless sensors with standard control systems  
What’s New in Process Technology, June 2011
Interfacing to standard control systems such as PLC, SCADA stations, HMI panels is straightforward. All that is needed is for the wireless network coordinator and gateway to use a standard communications protocol.

Think Again: More data, better decisions  
Control Engineering, June 2011
By Mark T. Hoske
Wireless data acquisition doesn’t automatically mean you’ll turn data into information to make better decisions, but automated, real-time data gathering beats manual data entry. Wireless can save up to 90% of wired network installation costs.

Real-Time Visibility, Operational Agility and Flexibility driving growth of Industrial Networks  
Automation.com, June 2011
By J. Timothy Shea, VDC Research Group
VDC Research partnered with Automation.com to conduct an extensive initiative into the market for wireline and wireless industrial networking infrastructure product markets. Recent research found that the demand outlook for wireline and wireless industrial networking infrastructure products will be quite healthy through 2015.

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ProSoft Technology Announces Smart Switch for Ethernet Radios
With Smart Switch, Ethernet radios are able to intelligently route packets over the network, managing the wireless network like a standard Ethernet switch.

Emerson announces Roxar Downhole Wireless PT Sensor
The instrument measures previously inaccessible pressure and temperature information behind the casing in subsea production wells.

Honeywell announces Limitless WDRR Industrial Wireless Receiver
WDRR receives wireless signals from up to 14 different position-sensing switches and communicates the individual switch status to a PLC or any controllers capable of receiving NPN/PNP inputs.

Advantech announces SCADA Client App for Apple iPhone and iPad
Available on the App Store, WebAccess Mobile can be used on any Apple device running IOS 3.2 or greater, meaning that operators can check the status of their equipment wherever they are.

WAGO releases 758-915 Bluetooth Ethernet Gateway
758-915 replaces communication lines between two automation systems, with a 400 meter range using a license-free 2.4–2.480 GHz ISM band.

Omega Introduces wireless Infrared Temperature Sensor
Unit transmits process temperature, ambient temperature, signal strength, and battery status.

Other Product Announcements

• Quatech announces Airborne 802.11 b/g Access Points
• Connect One announces Nano WiReach SMT WiFi Module
• VEGA releases PLICSMOBILE remote monitoring system
• Reliable Controls adds EnOcean Wireless Integration
• Microchip releases MiWi Wireless Development Environment
• ZTEC Instruments announces ZT8540 I/Q Digitizer

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Microsite: Industrial Networking for Transportation Automation
Automation.com is pleased to present a microsite focused on industrial networking for transportation automation, sponsored by industry leader MOXA. The site highlights case studies, white papers, application guides, products, technology guidebooks and multimedia for railway, ITS and marine automation applications.

Banner publishes SureCross Industrial Wireless I/O Brochure  
The brochure provides comprehensive information on SureCross Performance 1-watt radios.

Dust Networks announces SmartMesh IP evaluation kits  
The standard SmartMesh IP Evaluation Kit provides everything needed to demonstrate mesh network performance, data monitoring, digital actuation, and event notification.

Advanced Temperature Measurement and Control, 2nd Edition - $69.00
This book provides a comprehensive view of what is needed to take advantage of the latest developments in smart and wireless temperature measurements and control strategies. A fundamental understanding of the capabilities of temperature sensors and the advances in wireless technology are provided.

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Toyota plant monitors detention ponds wirelessly  
Control Engineering, June 2011
By Susan Schnelbach, Banner Engineering
Wireless monitoring of detention pond levels helps Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky comply with requirements of the Water Quality Act of 1987.

Honeywell supplies Mobile Stations to Hindustan refinery  
Hindustan Petroleum implemented Honeywell’s Mobile Stations in their $200 million Fluid Catalytic Cracking Unit (FCCU) project at their Mumbai refinery.

Apprion develops Wireless Application Site Plan for BASF FINA  
Apprion conducted an on-site survey, which included RF spectrum analysis, various grid simulation output with signal power levels and a technical evaluation of the site’s infrastructure.

Veolia adopts Prosoft radios for its solar sludge drying process  
Process & Control Today, April 2011
Veolia’s solar sludge drying process uses an automated turner. The operation is automated, and the robots are radio-controlled, which provides a more robust solution than the traditional wired approach.

Dow Employs GPS for Pipeline Worker Safety  
Automation World, April 2011
Dow Pipeline manages 4,000 miles of pipeline along the Texas and Louisiana Gulf Coasts. Premier GPS provided Dow with a technician location system based on GPS satellite technology.

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Improving SCADA Operations Using Wireless Instrumentation  
Automation.com, June 2011
By Hany Fouda, Schneider Electric
Integrating wireless instrumentation with SCADA systems can drive operational efficiency and reduce deployment costs. The purpose of this paper is to explore the particular ways in which operators can tightly integrate wireless instrumentation networks with SCADA and realize the full benefits of such an integrated solution.
Wireless Instrumentation

Defense in Cyber Space
By Trent Nelson, Idaho National Laboratory, and Jeff Becker, Honeywell
For industrial facilities, the increased vulnerability of the enterprise resulting from open wireless architectures, coupled with a rise in cyber attacks, has made electronic security a major concern. This whitepaper discusses the present situation regarding cyber security, beating the hackers and how to protect plants against potential cyber attacks.

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Nivis obtains FIPS-197 Security Certification  
Nivis wireless products passed a series of in-depth tests as specified by the Cryptographic Algorithm Validation Program (CAVP), a program established by NIST and executed by third-party laboratories.

Helicopter sensor flies into theatre role  
Sensor Technology in the UK is developing technology to ensure safety when excited performers and heavy machinery share the same stage.

EnOcean Appoints Business Development Managers  
Keith Garris and Christina Jones have joined the company to cover the East and West coast regions, respectively.

Flowserve uses Transpara's Visual KPI software for asset data  
Transpara Visual KPI extends visibility of equipment performance data by delivering KPI), scorecards, trends and alerts to more than 400 smartphones and PDAs.

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Using WirelessHART Communication in Process Industries
August 18, 2011
Location: San Diego, CA, USA
Vendor-neutral educational seminar for Users presented by HART® Communication Foundation: Using WirelessHART® Communication in Process Industries. Describes how users' requirements for monitoring and control applications are implemented in WirelessHART. Seminar includes live demonstrations of WirelessHART technology. No fee for the seminar, but registration is required and seating is limited.

Industrial Networking & Security (TS12)
October 17, 2011 - October 21, 2011
Location: Research Triangle Park, NC, USA
In this course, you will learn about the latest developments in networking, including practical tips on designing, implementing and testing TCP/IP-based networks and how to apply them securely and reliably in an Industrial environment.

Introduction to ISA100—A Universal Family of Wireless Standards for Industrial Automation (IC85W1)
November 2, 2011
2:00 PM - (GMT -5:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada) Time Zone
This course provides insight into the architecture of the ISA100 family of standards, future directions, and how the family will provide an integrated approach to industrial wireless.

Deployment of ISA100.11a—The First Standard of the ISA100 Universal Family of Wireless...
December 7, 2011
2:00 PM - (GMT -5:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada) Time Zone
This course provides participant an understanding of deployment approaches for ISA100.11a, expected performance, and site issues.

Phoenix Contact announces fall training classes  
Training classes will be held for HMI, I/O, Ethernet, network security, wireless and safety technology.

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ISA Expo Control 2011 / Mexico
August 24, 2011 - August 26, 2011
Location: Mexico City, Mexico
ISA Expo Control 2011 is the exhibition in Mexico that will allow you to achieve those goals by bringing together the most important national and international companies in instrumentation, control, automation, robotics, software, hardware and measurement.\

Remote Monitoring and Control 2011
September 19, 2011 - September 21, 2011
Location: Nashville, TN, USA
Remote Monitoring and Control 2011 will focus on the leading advancements for the monitoring and management of distributed equipment and facilities, remote assets, infrastructure, automated process & system controls and device networks.

AUTOMATION 2011
September 20, 2011 - September 23, 2011
Location: Mumbai, India
Automation 2011 will highlight products trends, services and solutions in the field of Factory Automation, Process Automation & Control System, Field Instrumentation, Robotics, Drives & Various Bus Technology, Building Automation, Hydraulics & Pneumatics

ISA Automation Week 2011
October 17, 2011 - October 20, 2011
Location: Mobile, AL, USA
This world-class conference will cover seven technical tracks in depth and will be designed with information critical to several identified automation and control career paths. ISA Automation Week provides you with the opportunity to get the best unbiased knowledge available to help you in your jobs and your future.

2011 Emerson Global Users Exchange
October 24, 2011 - October 28, 2011
Location: Nashville, TN, USA
Exchanging Ideas...Creating Solutions is the theme of this year's conference, to be held at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center. Attendees overwhelmingly feel the different ideas and proven solutions from the presentations of users and experts at the conference is the main driving force to attend.

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