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		Instrumentation and Control Systems Documentation, 2nd Edition - $79.00 This book provides the reader with knowledge needed to understand and apply the symbols and documents used to define a modern industrial instrumentation and control system.

		Wireless Instrumentation Brochure Brochure describes Accutech’s battery-powered wireless instrumentation, including base radios, pressure, temperature and level sensors, totalizers, and output modules.

		Machine & Process Safety Engineering Guide Omron Scientific Technologies introduces the 2011-2012 Guide to Machine and Process Safeguarding. The guide also highlights Omron STI’s Safety Library with access to educational resource material including fully-illustrated articles on safety regulations and directives, risk assessment, types of protective measures and background on safety technologies.

		Advantech product selection guides, solution or product catalogs, case studies Advantech offers a number of solution guides, product selection guides, catalogs and case studies - many are available in PDF format. The eAutomation Solutions Catalog introduces a full range of products, focusing on the following vertical sectors: Machine Automation, Power & Energy, Building Automation, Environment Monitoring Systems, Intelligent Transportation Systems, and Facility Management Systems.

		Phoenix Contact updates website - 04/22/12 The homepage highlights new products, upcoming events and other current information, with links to information about the company, its products and services.


		WAGO Expands Free A-B Add-On Instruction Software Suite - 03/12/12 Enhancements include support for WAGO’s Frequency Counter Module, 2-channel and 4-Channel 0-20mA Input Modules, as well as 2-channel 0–10V DC Output Module.

		Data Translation publishes Data Acquisition Product Guide - 01/24/12 The 9-page Product Guide offers a comprehensive summary of all USB and Ethernet (LXI) data acquisition hardware and software solutions offered by the company.

		OMEGA publishes automation catalog - 12/21/11 Catalog contains 100 full color pages of products from Omega’s automation line: PLCs, smart relays, enclosures, process measurement and control devices, motion control sensors, HMIs and more.

		TandD offers free Current Readings Monitor Software - 12/19/11 Software program enables multiple users in different locations to simultaneously view Current Readings data from the data loggers in list and/or graph form.

		NEMA Surge Protection Institute updates Website - 12/13/11 Website informs users about surge characteristics, how surge protective devices (SPDs) work, and how to specify and apply surge protection.

		Phoenix Contact publishes 2012 catalogs - 11/29/11 The catalogs list more than 25,000 different products.

		Dataforth Updates its Website - 11/06/11 Web site covers data acquisition, signal conditioning and data communication products for industrial applications.

		Power Sources Unlimited upates web site - 08/10/11 Web site covers AC Front Ends, Rectifiers, DC Input Front Ends, DC/DC Bus Converters, Chassis Mount AC/DC Supplies, DC Power Systems, Chassis Mount DC/DC Supplies, Inverters, and more.

		Engineer’s Guide to Interface Technology - 08/07/11 This 700+ page guide includes nearly 100 pages dedicated to non-commercial and educational resource material, including content on intrinsic safety, surge protection, HART interfaces and signal conditioners.

		Reference Guide reviews 2011 NEC Code Changes - 06/28/11 Thomas & Betts publishes Analysis of NEC Code Changes 2011, a free reference guide that highlights changes to the National Electrical Code (NEC) for the 2011 code cycle.

		Video Demonstrates Value of Power Conditioning - 06/14/11 The four-minute video by Emerson Network Power demonstrates the dramatic difference a power conditioner can make in overall power quality and in the protection of mission-critical electronics from harmful power disturbances.

		Data Translation publishes Data Acquisition Product Guide - 04/20/11 The 13-page Product Guide offers a summary of all USB and Ethernet (LXI) data acquisition hardware and software solutions offered by the company.

		The easy way to PROFINET Technology - 04/11/11 This brochure focuses of the development of PROFINET IO products and includes an overview of PROFINET features, product development cycle, implementation options and other resources.

		Banner Engineering publishes 2011 Product Catalog - 03/22/11 The 2011 catalog wraps Banner's sensor products together with lighting and indicators, machine vision, wireless and machine safety products.

		AutomationDirect Technical Product Reference AutomationDirect’s volume 13 catalog offers thousands of industrial automation products for a wide range of applications. The latest two-volume edition features product descriptions, technical data, and photos for PLCs, touch screen monitors, AC and DC motors, sensors, switches, drives and more.

		Schneider Electric offers 3D CAD drawings for automation products - 03/02/11 Customers can access and search the catalog directly from the Schneider Electric U.S. website and download the drawings into their designs, allowing shorter design time and faster time to market.

		National Instruments expands Instrument Drivers - 01/26/11 National Instruments now offers more than 9,000 drivers from more than 350 vendors through the Instrument Driver Network (IDNet) that simplify and automate connection to stand-alone instruments.

		Dataforth publishes 2011 Product Catalog - 01/18/11 300-page catalog contains information and specifications for signal conditioning, data acquisition, and data communication products.

		Hirose adds 25 Interconnect Partners - 01/17/11 Interconnect Partners provide authorized cable/harness assembly services.

		WAGO releases free Solar Positioning Function - 01/05/11 SPFB increases concentrated solar arrangement efficacy by enabling dynamic solar mirrors to track the sun’s arc within +0.02° via WAGO-I/O-SYSTEM.

		C&K Components publishes switch Catalog - 12/14/10 The 754-page catalog highlights pushbutton, tactile, detect, toggle, rocker, DIP, slide, snap, rotary, switchlock and thumbwheel switches.

		UEI publishes I/O board catalog - 12/07/10 The catalog covers analog digital I/O, counter timers, ICP/IEPE interfaces, ARINC-429 and MIL-1553 avionics, serial and CAN-bus ports, and others.

		Wilbrecht publishes LEDCO Catalog - 12/02/10 24 page color catalog features LED, neon and incandescent indicator lights.

		Acromag offers Technology Community Web Page - 12/01/10 The community page contains white papers, tech briefs and articles on signal conditioning, industrial PCs, high speed networks and embedded I/O processing.

		Baseblock Software offers free Modbus RTU test software - 11/22/10 Free utility for Windows XP, VISTA and 7 allows users to test and troubleshoot modbus RTU device communication over serial and Ethernet networks.

		Banner publishes Interactive Catalog - 11/16/10 The interactive catalog is sectioned identically to the print version, combining comprehensive and easy-to-reference product data with the convenience of online search capabilities.

		Macro Sensors releases Signal Conditioner product demo on YouTube - 11/07/10 Video provides instructions on how to connect, install and calibrate the EAZY-CAL MME-1000 LVDT signal conditioner.

		Opto 22 updates its website - 11/01/10 Enhancements include a SNAP PAC Configurator that allows users to design and build a complete SNAP PAC System—I/O processor, mounting rack, and modules.

		Allied publishes 2011 Catalog - 10/03/10 The 2011 Catalog showcases more than 120,000 products from over 300 suppliers.

		Moore Industries publishes Interactive Line Card for Power Plant Applications - 09/15/10 The interactive line card includes pop-up “Selection Hints” that link to technical product information on Moore Industries’ web site.

		Industrial Controls publishes controls catalog - 09/01/10 The 1,200 page full color catalog covers HVAC Controls, Actuators, Pressure Gauges, Humidity Sensors, Temperature Assemblies, Analytical Instruments, Combustion Controls, and Automation Systems.

		CAS DataLoggers publishes catalog - 08/24/10 Included are data loggers that can measure temperature, humidity, voltage, current among other parameters.

		TURCK publishes Distributed I/O Brochure - 08/12/10 Brochure provides an overview of TURCK’s modular and block I/O systems, with modules rated for either IP20 (in-cabinet) or IP67 (machine-mount) environmental protection.

		T&D introduces free WebStorage Service - 08/02/10 The WebStorage Service enables users to store data generated by their Data Loggers.

		Onset Announces Energy Monitoring Resources CD - 07/22/10 The CD includes white papers, webinars and podcast interviews discussing how portable data loggers can streamline energy efficiency projects to yield optimum building energy performance.

		ASI publishes Connectivity Products Brochure - 07/20/10 Brochure covers cordsets and extension cords, M8 and M12 connectors, distribution boxes, industrial automation sensors, and solenoid valve connectors and cables.

		Semaphore 宣布中文网站 - 07/07/10 The Chinese language site details Semaphore's offering of T-BOX and Kingfisher RTU products for remote automation, monitoring, and SCADA systems.

		Weidmuller updates RailDesigner DIN-rail software - 07/06/10 Improvements in version 5.0 include data exchange enhancements, a real-time 3D plan and print option, a search and replace feature and an improved printing menu.

		Onset publishes Energy and Environmental Monitoring Catalog - 06/09/10 The 75-page catalog provides product descriptions, technical specifications, and pricing for data loggers used in energy management, field research, and water resources management.

		Data Translation publishes Data Acquisition Product Guide - 05/20/10 Product Guide provides a summary of all USB and Ethernet (LXI) data acquisition hardware and software solutions offered by the Company.

		Banner Publishes 2010 Catalog - 05/18/10 Catalog covers sensors, vision, wireless, indicators, and machine safety products.

		Datalogic website available in Italian - 05/12/10 Il nuovo Web site è stato tradotto in italiano per aiutare i relativi clienti a scegliere la soluzione che è adatti ai relativi bisogni.

		Beckhoff offers free EtherNet/IP software - 04/27/10 Free software applet streamlines integration of Beckhoff I/O into EtherNet/IP systems with automated mapping features.

		ISA publishes Online ISA Directory of Automation - 04/11/10 This valuable resource—the top purchasing guide in the automation field—is available to ISA’s members from a link on the ISA homepage.

		Measurement Computing publishes DAQ selection guide - 03/23/10 The 2010 Product Selection Guide for data acquisition and test and measurement is available in PDF format for immediate download online.

		Siemon adds online educational resource for cabling - 03/16/10 Website helps IT network and data center professionals understand the benefits of shielded twisted-pair copper cabling.

		Automation, Systems, and Instrumentation Dictionary No technical library is complete without this comprehensive dictionary covering the entire vocabulary of automation, systems, and instrumentation. This authoritative fourth edition contains the latest trends in industrial instrumentation and automation. References relevant to ISA and IEC standards are included throughout, along with illustrations to enhance the definitions of more difficult terminology. With CDROM.

		Allied redesigns its web site - 03/01/10 Redesigned web site features 18 product categories and enhanced search capabilities that make it easier for engineers to find electronic components.

		Echoflex releases $149 energy harvesting evaluation kit - 02/26/10 The kit includes building blocks for fully-integrated systems: energy generation, energy conditioning and storage, sensor power balance, low power timers and a microprocessor for OEM custom development.

		B&B Electronics publishes industrial communication products catalog - 01/31/10 The 140-page issue covers serial conversion products, Ethernet serial servers, switches and gateways, wireless products, USB and remote I/O devices, enclosures, terminal blocks, power supplies, cabling, and surge protectors.

		Mouser publishes virtual catalog - 12/10/09 Mouser’s e-catalog can be accessed by anyone who downloads the free Silverlight plug-in for IE6, IE7, IE8, Firefox, Safari, Opera, or Chrome

		WAGO announces online CAD portal - 11/19/09 As an online portal, WAGO/PARTcommunity provides direct downloads of 2D/3D CAD drawings, product information and PDF data sheets of terminal blocks, signal conditioners and the WAGO-I/O-SYSTEM.

		B&B Electronics publishes industrial networking catalog - 10/25/09 2009 Q4 catalog covers the full line of N-TRON products including managed, unmanaged and process control Ethernet switches, plus monitored media converters and wireless Ethernet radios.

		Allied Electronics releases 2010 catalog - 10/18/09 Catalog has more than 115,000 products from 300 industry suppliers. 13,000 new products were added to the catalog this year.

		DSPCon updates web site - 09/24/09 Website covers data acquisition, analysis, recording and archiving products and services.

		SolaHD publishes guide to surge protection - 09/16/09 Enduring Protection, a 28-page catalog, gives detailed specifications and current information on available surge protection devices, Active Tracking filters, and data/signal line surge protectors.

		Nameplates for Industry publishes Membrane switch design guide - 09/02/09 Design guide helps users determine the suitability of a membrane switch for their product, equipment or instrumentation.

		Guide to AS-Interface Maintenance and Troubleshooting - 08/30/09 This 32-page illustrated pocket-sized reference from Pepperl+Fuchs is filled with information to help AS-Interface users set up and maintain an AS-Interface solution.

		Red Lion adds Web Browser Toolbar - 08/26/09 The Google-powered toolbar delivers instant access to Red Lion product information, specifying tools and more.

		UEI publishes Short-form Product Catalog - 08/25/09 Catalog covers Ethernet I/O systems, standalone data loggers, Programmable Automation Controllers (PACs), Simulink targets, and Modbus TCP slaves.

		Dataforth publishes 2009 product catalog - 05/04/09 Catalog covers signal conditioning, data acquisition, and data communication products.

		Red Lion publishes catalog of process control products - 04/07/09 Catalog covers protocol conversion, communications, control, data acquisition, panel meters, operator interfaces, signal conditioners, sensors and encoders.

		Rugged Notebook technical note - 04/06/09 By EVOC Rugged notebooks can be used for data acquisition, equipment testing, communications, etc. In various kinds of harsh and hostile environments, rugged notebooks can be seen acting as unfailing mobile computing platforms.

		WAGO publishes on-line eBooks catalog - 02/10/09 eBooks provides users with convenient online access to its five full-line product catalogs.

		Omron redesigns its web site to shorten searches - 02/09/09 The new site combines enhanced research, selection, sourcing and shopping tools tuned to deliver a satisfying experience based on input from customers and distributors.

		Onset offers 30-Day trial of Data Logging Software - 01/22/09 HOBOware Pro 2.7.1 graphing and analysis software package for HOBO data loggers is available for a free trial.

		B&B Electronics publishes Winter 2009 catalog - 01/21/09 Catalog covers Modbus/TCP Ethernet, Gigabit and PoE Ethernet switches, media converters, wireless modems, serial converters, plus digital and analog remote I/O.

		B&B Electronics publishes catalog - 11/09/08 Catalog covers industrial Ethernet to serial servers, USB to TTL converters, wireless remote I/O kits, and HMI/SCADA application management software.

		Omron publishes Industrial Automation product catalog - 10/09/08 The catalog contains 800 pages with more than 4,800 products, including hundreds of new items.

		Allied releases 2009 Catalog - 10/07/08 Catalog has over 115,000 products plus technical information and product photos.

		B&B publishes Electronics catalog - 10/01/08 Catalog covers Modbus Ethernet to serial servers, switches,media converters, wireless modems and remote I/O, serial converters, USB, and digital and analog remote I/O.

		UEI publishes Cube and RACKtangle catalog - 09/10/08 Catalog details Cube and RACKtangle I/O chassis and how they may be deployed as PACs, Ethernet I/O systems, standalone data loggers, Simulink targets, and Modbus TCP slaves.

		Booklet explains 10 fatal PR errors - 07/23/08 Booklet describes the 10 most common and costly errors that companies make when preparing product news releases.

		Agilent publishes RF and Microwave Switch selection guide - 07/18/08 The switch selection guide provides an overview of electromechanical and solid state switches and switch drivers.

		Brochure describes WAGO-IO-SYSTEM - 06/17/08 The brochure includes background on PLCs, the WAGO-I/O-SYSTEM and key 750/753 Series features.

		National Instruments offers 6,000 drivers for control - 06/10/08 Instrument drivers make it easy for users to connect to and control stand-alone instruments from more than 275 vendors.

		Moore Industries announces SNAP custom signal interfaces - 05/15/08 SNAP provides customers with customized solutions to meet unusual signal interface needs in industrial process control, systems integration and factory automation applications.

		Earthing & Bonding Applications Handbook 2008 Handbook is a practical guide for engineers and plant managers to controlling the hazards associated with uncontrolled discharges of static electricity within flammable and explosive atmospheres. The Handbook contains clear and concise illustrations of solutions to a wide range of electrostatic hazards.

		Free Electrical Design Trial Software EPLAN improves the engineering design times, costs and quality of Electrical Control Systems, Fluid Power Systems, and Instrumentation & Control Systems.

		OMRON provides online access to datasheets for 4,000 products - 03/13/08 On-line product data eliminates the need for customers to refer to printed catalogs and datasheets, or make multiple telephone calls to confirm product specifications.

		Calex publishes DC/DC and AC/DC short form product guide - 03/05/08 The Short Form Product Guide provides an easy reference selection guide for Calex DC/DC converter and AC/DC power supply products.

		TURCK upgrades free I/Oassistant configuration software - 02/25/08 I/Oassistant is used as a configuration tool when designing TURCK’s BL20 in the panel and BL67 on the machine nodes. It uses FDT/DTM, and will generate a fieldbus I/O map.

		UEI releases data acquisition and control catalog - 02/20/08 Catalog includes data acquisition and control products based upon PCI, PXI, ISA and Ethernet interfaces.

		Remote I/O Videos This two-part video explains how to use remote I/O with PLCs. Part 1, a 5-minute video, is an introduction; Part 2, an 11-minute video, covers the basics.

		Pepperl+Fuchs publishes Intrinsic Safety Specification Guide - 02/08/08 This illustrated manual has information on successfully installing, using, maintaining and repairing intrinsic safety systems.

		Hitachi launches industrial components website - 02/04/08 Web portal covers Hitachi’s industrial components and equipment products and services.

		Order Analysis for Machine Monitoring and NVH By National Instruments Webcast technical tutorial will help you understand signals generated by rotating and reciprocating components of mechanical systems (gears, blades, bearings, pumps, etc.). Measurements used to analyze these systems and the theory behind them is discussed.

		RF and Communications Fundamentals: Understanding Distortion Measurements - 02/03/08 By National Instruments Webcast describes three measurements used to specify system linearity: 1 dB compression point, third-order intercept (TOI), and intermodulation distortion (IM3).. In this webcast, learn how component nonlinearity causes both harmonic and intermodulation distortion.

		Semaphore publishes SCADA System Literature - 02/01/08 Downloadable brochure describes T-BOX Lite SCADA System for remote monitoring and control applications.

		Computer Aided Solutions publishes data logging catalog - 10/29/07 Catalog covers products that monitor input signals from temperature, humidity, pressure, flow, voltage, current and digital sources.

		B&B Electronics publishes guide to Understanding DAQ Systems - 09/26/07 Data obtained through a DAQ must be accurate, clean and useful, says the "Understanding DAQ Systems and Discovering Their Real Purpose" guide.

		Opto 22 Offers Lunch & Learn Program - 07/29/07 Program familiarizes customers with the SNAP PAC System and the Opto 22 product line at their own place of business.

		Endress+Hauser offers free instrument selection and sizing tool Applicator is available as a program running on the web-site or by request on CD.

		Feedback Devices By John Mazurkiewicz, Baldor Electric Closed loop systems use feedback signals for stabilization, speed and position information. There are a variety of devices to provide this data, such as the analog tachometer, optical encoder, Hall sensor, and resolver. In this tutorial article, each is defined and explained.

		Dataforth publishes DAQ product catalog - 06/08/07 The catalog provides the most up-to-date information and specifications for Dataforth’s signal conditioning, data acquisition, and data communication products.

		Pepperl+Fuchs publishes AS-Interface Solutions Guide 200+ page resource includes a full color selection guide to assist users in choosing the optimum AS-Interface components.

		TURCK publishes proximity sensors catalog The 600-plus page catalog contains TURCK's proximity sensor line, as well as specialty sensors for non-traditional applications.

		UEI releases controller catalog Free catalog introduces UEIPAC Programmable Automation Controller Cubes and UEIModbus Cubes with Modbus TCP support.

		Bosch Rexroth launches website for automotive Website offers Bosch Rexroth drive and control expertise and application experience to help with automotive production challenges.

		OMRON launches Industrial Automation Business portal The portal site is a 'one-stop-shop' for the latest information in English on OMRON's industrial automation products and services

		Moore Industries releases Temperature Line Card Brochure Temperature Solutions Line Card brochure describes the company’s full line of temperature sensors, transmitters, and complete assembles; precision monitoring solutions for hi-tech facility and process control; and assemblies for making reliable surface measurements.

		Keithley publishes data acquisition, measurement and control handbook The free 220+-page "Understanding New Developments in Data Acquisition, Measurement, and Control" handbook is a practical guide to high performance test and measurement. The handbook is divided into nine sections that discuss issues influencing the selection of data acquisition and control equipment.

		SME web site connects kids to the world of manufacturing The Web site, "Manufacturing is Cool," was created by the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) Education Foundation with the goal of inspiring pre-teens and teens to pursue careers in engineering and manufacturing. It provides an inside look at how kid favorites - such as snacks, fashion, cars and cell phones - are designed and produced by engineers.

		General Monitors provides online SIL Resource Center The online SIL Resource Center has examples of how to determine Safety Integrity Levels and Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS), links to associated standards organizations, an extensive Questions and Answers section on the background and requirements of SIL and SIS process industry practices, along with a Common SIL Myths section.

		UEI publishes application note for linking data logger over cellular networks Application note details how to interface the company's UEILogger data logger to a host computer over a cellular network. Using a high speed Cellular/CDMA/GSM link allows the user to download data from the logger as well as check the logger status from any internet connection.

		Rockwell Automation announces Integrated Architecture Web Site The site contains videos, quick-start product guides and a library of code that help customers reduce the complexity of selecting, designing and configuring control systems. The site includes tools such as CompactLogix System Quick Start, an easy-to-understand guide designed to help reduce the time and cost associated with engineering, configuration and installation of a midsize control system.

		ASI releases Printing and Labeling System brochure Brochure covers three printing and labeling systems for use in industrial applications such as terminal block labels, wire markers, cable tags, switch and pilot light name plates, equipment labels and component labels.

		National Instruments releases downloadable catalog Measurement and Automation Catalog 2007 describes software and hardware for test, control and design applications. For 2007, NI has made it even easier for customers to find what they need by providing the catalog in a searchable, downloadable eBook format.

		OPC Tutorial OPC (OLE for Process Control) is the world's fastest growing standard for the exchange of process control data. While many within industry have heard of OPC, not everyone knows what OPC is and the many benefits it offers. Matrikon, an OPC Foundation Charter Member, has produced a 30-minute online multimedia tutorial to explain the basics and vision of OPC and how to begin integrating it into new and current systems.

Automation.com Real-time Information for the Automation Professional May. 25, 2012

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