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		Configuring and Calibrating Smart Instruments - 05/21/12 Automation.com, May 2012 By Beamex White paper describes how the Beamex MC6 can be used to calibrate modern smart instruments.

		New methods for the analysis of the physical layer of CAN Networks - 05/08/12 Automation.com, May 2012 By Tobias Frey and Thomas Waggershauser, IXXAT Automation This document shows how the use of enhanced CAN specific test tools in combination with common measurement devices like Digital Signal Analyzers are key to solving typical failures in CAN systems.

		RS-485: A Proud Legacy - 05/03/12 Automation.com, May 2012 By Advantech RS-485 is typically easily understood and applied, even by personnel with limited experience in networking and communications. Far from being antiquated, RS-485 has been updated and easily interfaces to common application development environments like .NET.

		Bridging the Intrinsically-Safe Fieldbus Disconnect - 04/24/12 Automation.com, April 2012 By Moore Industries Overview of the existing technologies and methods that fieldbus users have at their disposal when they embark upon designing and installing fieldbus in hazardous areas. Covers redundant FISCO, field barriers and high-power intrinsically-safe systems.

		Creating value added with Condition-based maintenance - 04/11/12 Automation.com, April 2012 By Josef Schindler, Siemens Industry Describes how the Simatic Maintenance Station offers support for condition-based maintenance through plant-wide diagnostics in both continuous and discrete automated production processes.


		How to Choose the Right Bus for Your Measurement System - 04/05/12 Automation.com, April 2012 By National Instruments Each bus has different advantages and is optimized for throughput, latency, portability, or distance from a host. This white paper examines PC bus options and outlines the technical considerations to keep in mind when choosing the right bus for an measurement application.

		Ethernet I/O – Technical Considerations - 01/25/12 Automation.com, January 2012 By SoftPLC The number of vendors offering Ethernet I/O products is continually growing. However, not all products are designed for all applications. This paper discusses some of the important considerations when selecting Ethernet I/O products.

		Assessing PROFIenergy's potential - 01/09/12 By PROFIBUS Nutzerorganisation e. V. (PNO) PROFIenergy is a Profile of the real-time Industrial Ethernet protocol PROFINET, developed in response to calls from the AIDA group of automotive manufacturing companies for an open, standardized method of controlling energy consumption in automation systems. This white paper will quantify the energy saving possibilities of PROFIenergy and assess its deployment opportunities.

		Real Time Control Over the Web - 11/17/11 Automation.com, November 2011 By Steve Jahnke, Galixsys Networks Devices make use of the Web to send and receive data, usually from a cloud service or backend server. Most of the inherent latency and processing problems of the web can be removed if XML document passing is not used as the means to transmit generic commands.

		Distributed Modular I/O Technology Guide - 10/05/11 By Balluff The focus of this whitepaper is to inform controls engineers working for machine builders about the advantages of distributed modular I/O on an industrial network and how to select the best out-of-the-cabinet controls solution for manufacturing equipment.

		Waste Water Treatment Control - 09/30/11 Automation.com, October 2011 By Hollysys Paper describes how a typical municipal waste water treatment operates - including mechanical treatment, biological and chemical treatment, sludge treatment and the instrumentation involved - and how a PLC-based control system, Profinet and Ethernet handle it all.

		Real-Time EtherNet/IP - PROFINET Technology - 08/28/11 By Advantech There have been many attempts to adapt Ethernet technology to better serve the plant floor. This paper addresses the deterministic nature of EtherNet/IP and PROFINET, two Ethernet-based protocols that have significant followings in both discrete and process automation.

		Five Critical Factors for Selecting Fieldbus Valve Manifolds - 05/11/11 Automation.com, May 2011 By Enrico De Carolis, Numatics White paper presents the five crucial factors that controls engineers, specifiers, and buyers must consider before selecting pneumatic fieldbus valve manifolds - commissioning, distribution, modularity, diagnostics, and recovery - while outlining the shortcomings of conventional approaches.

		Installing Fieldbus - 02/17/11 By Moore Industries Many automation engineers are coming face-to-face with fieldbus applications for the first time. Fieldbus installations require some additional considerations over and above traditional 4-20mA projects.

		Selecting the Right Cable for FOUNDATION fieldbus Control Networks - 02/05/11 By Northwire FF-844 is the new Fieldbus Foundation cable compliance specification. FF-844 includes the electrical requirements of ISA 50.02 and IEC 61158, but it also contains some additional requirements, which help you know your cable is the right cable for use in FOUNDATION fieldbus control networks.

		Developing Functional Safety Systems with TÜV-Qualified FPGAs - 01/24/11 By Altera Paper describes how Altera’s FPGA allows OEMs to design their own customized fieldbus-based and Profisafe safety controllers, with a significant competitive advantage over traditional microcontroller or ASIC-based designs.

		A Flexible Solution for Industrial Ethernet - 01/24/11 By Altera Paper describes how Altera’s FPGA can be used to perform all functions required by an Ethernet or Profinet interface

		SERCOS Energy - 01/09/11 By Jan Schlechtendahl Using intelligent controls, axes and components that are not necessary in current production processes can be switched off. Especially with flexible production, the energy saving that can be achieved via SERCOS Energy is enormous.

		Intelligent Device Management: Device Diagnostics - 10/05/10 By Emerson Process Management Electronic Device Description Language (EDDL) is the technology used by device manufacturers to control how the device diagnostics is displayed to the technician. EDDL makes diagnostics of intelligent devices easier thanks to user guidance such as wizards and help.

		Fieldbus Diagnostics: Latest Advancements Optimize Plant Asset Management - 10/05/10 By Stephen Mitschke, Fieldbus Foundation Advancements in field diagnostics support a structured approach to asset management, which simplifies operators’ tasks and increases their confidence in utilizing equipment diagnostics and asset software.

		Device Revision and Lifecycle Management Guide - 10/05/10 By Emerson Process Management How to keep systems up to date and compatible with new devices using EDDL.

		One Gateway That Can Do It All - 03/11/10 By Jason Fan, Moxa This papers concentrates on DF1 and EtherNet/IP, and how to convert between these Fieldbus protocols using a new generation of DF1 and EtherNet/IP communication gateways.

		Advantages of a PC Based HART Communicator - 12/09/09 By Michael B. Fersky, ProComSol The HART Foundation’s SDC-625 standard defines PC-based HART communicators, and all DDs must comply with it. So what’s the difference between a $7,000 handheld HART communicator and a PC-based one?

		Benefits of FF HSE with ABB System 800xA - 09/11/09 By David Huffman, ABB FOUNDATION Fieldbus High Speed Ethernet (FF HSE) has been a technology available to automation system suppliers since 1999, but very few suppliers have provided the full features and functionality to their clients. This white paper explains how ABB System 800xA uses FF HSE more extensively than other control systems.

		Proactive DeviceNet Monitoring through Innovative Technologies - 05/19/09 By Michael Frayne, Molex DeviceNet is a robust fieldbus with millions of nodes installed globally; however, there can be issues. Here’s how to extend preventive maintenance methodology to your plant fieldbus network.

		PROFIsafe: Networked Safety for Process and Factory Automation - 05/06/09 By ARC Advisory Group Safety has evolved from being a cost burden to a strategy for improving productivity and reducing downtime. PROFIsafe allows seamless communication of safety data independent of network media. Automation users are now taking advantage of these solutions to unify their network while maintaining conformity with safety standards up to SIL3.

		Diagnostic Tools for PROFIBUS and PROFINET - 03/28/09 By Softing The most common problems of PROFIBUS networks are faulty cabling or connectors causing poor signal quality levels. In order to detect and identify those kinds of issues an engineer can either use an oscilloscope (and lots of experience) or an Electrical Tester for PROFIBUS that makes the job much easier.

		Interactive signal isolation whitepaper - 12/04/08 By Moore Industries Whitepaper has information on signal isolation and conversion, the instrument selection process, HART and applications, and is interactive.

		Industrial Ethernet…more than just another fieldbus system - 11/01/08 By Wago With industrial protocols like Modbus/TCP, EtherNet/IP, and PROFInet process data is sent over standard, off-the-shelf Ethernet hardware. No longer are users forced to buy proprietary fieldbus components from a handful of vendors.

		Introduction to Fieldbus - 03/08/07 By Moore Hawk Fieldbus is simple. So simple, you'll wonder what all the fuss is all about. In this white paper, we'll stick to the two basic fieldbuses used in process control: PROFIBUS PA and FOUNDATION fieldbus H1. We'll cover how fieldbus works, show how to connect instruments, and explain why - in most cases - you can't connect all 32 instruments on a single fieldbus segment as all the advertising claims. We will also talk about the differences between PROFIBUS and FOUNDATION fieldbus, FISCO vs. Entity intrinsically-safe fieldbus systems, installing redundant segments, and EDDL vs. FDT.

		FDI: Field Device Integration Technology - 02/07/12 Automation.com, February 2012 By FDI Cooperation FDT Group, Fieldbus Foundation, HART Communication Foundation, OPC Foundation, PROFIBUS & PROFINET International, are supporting and driving forward the development of FDI Technology. Here’s how FDI works.

		Five Factors for Selecting Fieldbus Valve Manifolds - 06/27/11 IEN, June 2011 By Enrico De Carolis, Numatics This paper presents controls engineers, specifiers, and buyers with 5 crucial factors they must consider before selecting pneumatic fieldbus valve manifolds — commissioning, distribution, modularity, diagnostics, and recovery — while also outlining some shortcomings of conventional approaches.

		ODVA publishes white paper on industrial energy optimization - 03/03/11 ODVA plans to raise awareness of energy consumption and offer control strategies that can optimize energy usage throughout the industrial ecosystem from the plantfloor to the grid.

		Conformal Coating Protects Ethernet Switches - 04/13/09 Conformal coating acts as protection against moisture, dust, chemicals, and temperature extremes that could result in a complete failure of the electronic system. Applications include mining, metal industries, oil & gas, chemical processing and food and beverage industries.

		Industrial Fieldbus Technologies By Bruce Centofanti, B&R Industrial Automation General overview of key concepts involved in various machine control fieldbuses and protocols, including DeviceNet, PROFIBUS, PROFINET, CANopen, Modbus TCP, EtherCAT, Ethernet/IP and EthernetPOWERLINK.

		Modbus White Paper available from Moore Industries - 11/02/07 The non-commercial white paper describes how Modbus works, and how it can be used in new and legacy process control and automation systems.

		MooreHawke publishes white paper on Installing Fieldbus in Hazardous Locations By Bruce Bradley, Boehringer Ingelheim Chemicals This paper describes everything you should consider when applying fieldbus in hazardous areas, then shows how it was done. Author uses it in a class he teaches on hazardous environments.

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