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| Featured Articles |
Wireless standards in action
InTech, December 2010
By Soroush Amidi
This article provides a snapshot of one of the current standards, ISA-100.11a, and boils down the key elements that make it unique in addressing user needs.
An Undeniable Impact
Industrial Networking, December 2010
By Dan Hebert
Ten years ago, we suffered through the multi-headed fieldbus monster, when eight different technologies were established as standards. Today, that effort seems like a rehearsal for what we're going through with multiple wireless technologies, many Ethernet protocols, several instrument buses and different device buses.
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| Product Sponsor: GarrettCom |
 Magnum™ DX940 Expands Wireless Security
Hardened Configurable Industrial Routers offer comprehensive wired and wireless data security for critical physical & cyber security. |
Wireless Temperature Sensing Solution for Switchgear
Utility Products, November 2010
Conventional methods of monitoring switchgear temperature are expensive and not entirely effective. Surface acoustic wave (SAW) technology can provide a passive (no battery or energy harvesting), wirelessly-interrogated temperature measurement solution that is ideally suited for switchgear.
How to choose wireless technology for industrial applications
Control Engineering, November 2010
By Ira Sharp, Phoenix Contact
Wireless provides highly reliable data communications in harsh and interference-heavy environments. Compared with traditional cable-based circuits, wireless technology offers advantages, including increased flexibility, easy installation, and cost savings.
We Get It - Wireless Works
Control, November 2010
By John Rezabek
Can anyone remember an instrument technology that was marketed with such persistence and zeal? WirelessHART products have been available since at least 2007, and today one can obtain compatible products from ABB, Endress+Hauser, Siemens, Pepperl+Fuchs, Emerson and others.
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| Product Sponsor: Saelig |
 Saelig Has Unique Test and Measurement Products
Remarkable items from abroad: LCD scopes, USB/logic/spec-analyzers, RF sig-gens, DMMs, loggers, Ethernet/USB/serial ICs/boards, panel PCs, wireless I/O control, etc. |
| Product Announcements |
_thumb.jpg) OMEGA introduces MWTC Wireless Thermocouple Connectors
Battery powered, compact connector transmits temperature readings, signal strength and battery status back to a mating USB receiver up to 90 m (300’) away. Price starts at $79.
_thumb.jpg) Banner adds Housing to DX99 Wireless Nodes
A compact metal housing rated for Class I, Division 1 hazardous locations is available for the intrinsically safe DX99 Wireless Node product line.
_thumb.jpg) Beckhoff Automation Releases CU8890 WLAN adapter
The USB-to-WLAN adapter permits wireless integration of Industrial PCs into an Ethernet network.
Ethernet Direct Announces FWI-761 Indoor Wireless Access Point
FWI-761 is in compliance to the latest 802.11n standard and it is also compliant with the 802.11b/g operations.
Other Product Announcements
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| Resources |
Wireless Instrumentation Brochure
Brochure describes Accutech’s battery-powered wireless instrumentation, including base radios, pressure, temperature and level sensors, totalizers, and output modules.
Omegamation Complete Automation Handbook
The handbook offers detailed information, technical reference and specifications on thousands of products including Wireless Devices, HMI, Motion and Pneumatics, Relays and Timers, Wire Connection, Power Products, PLCs, Control Modules, Limit Switches, Drives and Motors, Photo Sensors, Process and Proximity Sensors, Pushbuttons and Stack Lights, Enclosures, and much more.
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| Application Stories |
Smart wireless network monitors critical equipment
International Power Engineer, December 2010
Emerson’s smart wireless technology provides continuous performance data on critical boiler feed pumps at PPL Generation's Montour power station, as well as feedwater and air heaters at its Brunner Island Unit 1 power plant, both in Pennsylvania, USA.
Wireless I/O Streamlines Auto Plant
Control Design, December 2010
By Jim Montague
Carriers on overhead conveying system use wireless radios and controls to coordinate and optimize movement and production at this auto plant in India.
Wireless Monitoring Delivers Fast Payback
Control, December 2010
By Chris Stubbs
Genetech installed wireless monitors on 56 steam traps at a cost of $42,000. As a result, 14 steam traps showed signs of failure. The maintenance team investigated, and the traps were replaced. Early detection saved an estimated $53,000 in annual steam loss.
Wireless helps Plains Exploration & Production (PXP)
Control Engineering, November 2010
PXP transformed its steam injection metering and data acquisition systems into a highly sophisticated, automated process comprised of a large network of WirelessHART transmitters and industrial broadband radios.
Keeping the greens green
By Phoenix Contact
A golf course needed a reliable automated irrigation/fertilization system to keep the course in top condition. By installing Phoenix Contact radios, they improved the reliability of the water and fertilizing pumps without interrupting golfers.
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| Company & Organizational News |
Semaphore Achieves IP68 Rating for Wireless RTUs
Products with the approval include the T-BOX WM Wireless Monitor and T-BOX LP RTU.
Emerson’s Wireless Gateway earns Achilles Certification
Emerson Process Management has been awarded Achilles certification for its Smart Wireless Gateway.
WIB Releases Comprehensive Cyber Security Standard
The international standard outlines a set of specific requirements focusing on cyber security best practices for suppliers of industrial automation and control systems.
DOE gives On-Ramp Wireless a Grant to Improve Distribution Grid
The grant will enable On-Ramp to develop a wireless grid sensor and faulted circuit indicator capable of monitoring underground and other hard-to-reach distribution circuit locations.
Browse more company and organizational news on the Wireless Connectivity portal. |
| Featured Training |
Industrial Wireless Systems
March 3, 2011
Location: Carson, CA, 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.
Implementing Wireless Industrial Automation Systems
May 2, 2011
This course is offered online and utilizes online training modules, additional text materials, online 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
June 20, 2011
Location: St Louis, MO, 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.
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| Featured Events |
CeBIT 2011
March 1, 2011 - March 5, 2011
Location: Hannover, Germany
Digital technologies are the main artery through which business and private life flow. We combine the charisma of a major international event with the clear profile of our comprehensive range of offerings - suppliers and consumers together in an optimal setting
Hannover Messe 2011
April 4, 2011 - April 8, 2011
Location: Hannover, Germany
With its line-up of 13 leading international trade shows, HANNOVER MESSE 2011 will be at full strength and will underline its global importance as a showcase for tomorrow's technologies and ideas. No other event presents as many ground-breaking innovations and integrated solutions. France is the partner country for 2011.
ABB Automation & Power World 2011
April 18, 2011 - April 21, 2011
Location: Orlando, FL, USA
ABB, in conjunction with the Customer Advisory Board, has designed this event to give you real ideas and solutions on how to maintain profitability in a challenging economy. The Technology & Solution Center features over 70,000 square feet of exhibit space dedicated to automation, manufacturing and power solutions.
2011 Siemens Automation Summit
June 27, 2011 - June 30, 2011
Location: Orlando, FL, USA
Join Siemens to see live, hands-on demonstrations showcasing best-in-class solutions, hear from others how they have successfully applied solutions that you can use in your operations, and network with your peers and Siemens management.
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