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		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.

		How to Choose the Right DAQ Hardware for Your Measurement System - 01/12/12 Automation.com, January 2011 By National Instruments With many data acquisition (DAQ) devices to choose from, it can be difficult to select the right one for your application. This white paper outlines five questions that you should ask when selecting your hardware.

		Signal Conditioning: Getting the most for your money - 12/21/11 Automation.com, December 2011 By Acromag This paper reviews signal conditioning features such as accuracy, adjustability, isolation, surge withstand capability, RFI/EMI protection, packaging, and repairability.

		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.

		Powering the Smart Grid - 07/27/11 By Brian MacCleery, National Instruments Smart grid technology tackles technical challenges that limit the openness, reliability, and efficiency of energy production and distribution.


		Introduction to the Two-Wire Transmitter and the 4-20mA Current Loop - 05/31/11 Automation.com, June 2011 By Acromag Two-wire transmitters convert various process signals representing flow, speed, position, level, temperature, pressure, etc., to 4-20mA DC for transmitting the signal over some distance with little or no loss of signal. This paper reviews the operation of this transmission standard and its advantages.

		Boost Your PLC System: High-Performance Analog Measurements - 05/19/11 By National Instruments We live in an analog world and we often find ourselves in need of high-performance analog measurements as we push the limits of automation technology. Can PLCs keep up?

		Deploying intelligent power supplies to save energy - 03/21/11 By Ken Allwine, Phoenix Contact Today’s high-end power supplies are based on advanced primary switch mode power supply (PSMPS) technology. This improves the energy conversion process to the level where many power supplies boast efficiency levels of 93 percent or better.

		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.

		Why it's time to move to PROFINET - 01/26/11 By HMS Networks In the early days of fieldbus technology PROFIBUS followed a very aggressive growth curve. Within the Industrial Ethernet market, PROFINET has followed a similar path. Find out how implementing PROFINET into a device can extend its functionality for years to come.

		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.

		Non-metallic Enclosures in Outdoor Environments - 01/01/11 By Hoffman Enclosures can house electronic controls and electrical systems in outdoor applications, protecting sensitive components from extreme environments and hazards such as water, chemicals, temperatures, dust and dirt.

		Solving Industrial Monitoring Challenges through Wireless I/O - 08/30/10 By Bill Conley, B&B Electronics Whitepaper considers the types of features and capabilities that are needed in the next generation of wireless I/O products and provides suggestions for what is important in terms of equipment, installation and support.

		Overcoming Concerns about Wireless PACs and I/O in Industrial Automation - 08/18/10 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.

		Adding Process Control to a PLC-based System - 03/04/09 By Opto 22 Today's automation applications are less narrowly defined than in the past. Today, both discrete control and process control are often required to get the job done. Because of the architectural differences between a PLC-based system and a DCS, approaching a hybrid system from the PLC side can offer some challenges.

		Using Intelligent SNAP I/O with Allen-Bradley Logix Systems - 03/04/09 By Opto 22 Technical note introduces concepts to help add SNAP I/O to an A-B PLC system. It describes SNAP I/O, discusses explicit and implicit messaging, and provides some architectural details of implicit messaging, the more common method of communication.

		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.

		Expanding Allen-Bradley Logix Systems with Intelligent Remote I/O - 11/25/08 By Opto 22 With the new options provided by intelligent remote I/O, expanding an Allen-Bradley Logix system is no longer a dilemma. Instead, it's an opportunity to add functionality and explore opportunities while staying within your current system and within budget.

		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.

		Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about Data Acquisition part 2 - 08/26/10 By Bob Judd, United Electronic Industries Part 2 introduces and explains some of the less common or "second tier" I/O DAQ hardware, as well as Communications I/O standards and clock, sync and timing standards.

		USB Explained: An Introduction to USB and Its Future - 07/12/10 Embedded Computing Design, July 2010 By Stephen Olsen and Colin Walls, Mentor Graphics Corporation USB is ubiquitous on PCs and peripherals. This paper provides an overview of USB and the direction USB is currently moving for future development from the perspective of the embedded software developer. Registration required to view white paper.

		How data loggers fit into pharmaceutical applications - 02/28/10 By Darren Barratt, Omniflex White paper gives an overview of how data-loggers can be applied in the pharmaceutical industry, and provides advice on important factors to consider when evaluating different data-loggers for an application.

		The Web of Things - 09/27/09 By Tridium Whitepaper discusses the state of device networks and how IP and Web technologies can become enablers to tap the huge potential of smart devices.

		Confusion and misconceptions about NFPA-79 - 04/26/09 By Northwire Different interpretations of NFPA-79 have generated articles in trade publications and on Web sites, in white papers and in discussions and debates. This paper provides information to sort out the misperceptions perpetuated about NFPA-79.

		Cabling Requirements for Harsh, Industrial Applications By Peter McNeil, L-com White paper explains the difference between traditional commercial controlled environments and harsh, industrial environments as well as the type of cabling and interconnectivity products to specify when designing networks for the latter. Includes information on the two popular standards for measuring and rating harsh environments, IP and NEMA.

		Remote Site Technology for Infrastructure Management By Semaphore An RTU solves contention problems among the priorities of remote site automation, monitoring and telemetry. In many cases, the engineering team will select a device that is suitable for one role and end up with an integration project to accommodate the others. Here’s how an RTU solution can provide all the desired functionality in a single package.

		Preventing electrical shock with proper grounding techniques By Jim Gregorec, Ideal Industries In an electrical system, the grounding system is the primary protection against electrical shock hazards. Using proper grounding techniques, testing and maintaining a good electrical ground and installing protection devices are the best ways to protect people and equipment from electrical shock.

		Chloride white paper discusses protection of electronics in industrial settings - 10/29/08 "Protecting Mission Critical Electronics In The Industrial Environment," recommends that manufacturers safeguard critical systems in poor power environment.

		UEI publishes Introduction to DAQ White Paper - 04/17/08 “Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about Data Acquisition” explains the overall concept of data acquisition and considerations for analog input systems.

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