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Single Wire Coexistence of sercos and EtherNet/IP
By Ludwig Leurs, Bosch Rexroth
Paper discusses how to connect sercos to Ethernet/IP, allowing EtherNet/IP and sercos devices to be operated over a single Ethernet cable.
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EtherNet/IP over IPv6
By Dayin XU, Rockwell Automation, et al
Because EtherNet/IP has been built in strict accordance with the ISO/OSI 7 layer model, it is largely abstracted from IP which lives at layer 3. Incorporation of IPv6 into the EtherNet/IP specification will enable smooth migration paths for both device vendors and end users.
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Advances in Robust, Easy to Install Fiber Cabling Systems to Support EtherNet/IP
By Robert A. Reid, Panduit, et al
For many EtherNet/IP applications requiring fiber, the use of currently available cabling systems presents unique challenges. Recently, fiber manufacturers have introduced Hard Clad Silica (HCS) fibers with improved bandwidth for existing 100Mb/sec EtherNet/IP networks.
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Defining Pressure: What is Pressure and Why is it Critical to Process?
By Turck
As a constant occurrence that can be measured and processed accordingly, pressure is critical for maintain a process, and ensuring the longevity of a system. This white paper informs readers what pressure is and how it affects their process applications.
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How to Select a Pressure Transducer for industrial applications
By Melanie Cavalieri, Setra Systems
Today’s technologically advanced pressure transducers are more accurate, reliable and rugged than ever before. Selecting and installing the correct transducer for a new application is a very important decision. Selecting the wrong transducer can result in system problems.
Overall vibration, severity levels and crest factor plus
By George Zusman, Fluke
The benefits of a vibration testing program are well known, but far too many plants choose to avoid vibration testing because of the perceived complexity. In a predictive maintenance program, both frequency spectrum analysis and overall vibration analysis should be used to identify machinery flaws early so that corrective action can be taken prior to machine failure.
White paper describes wireless ‘Sentrollers’
In this paper, Sentrollers are defined as a new, all-encompassing term for sensors, actuators and controllers – the various devices that make up the new Internet of Things.
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Safety Instrumented Systems: The Logic of Single Loop Logic Solvers
By Moore Industries
Today, there are solutions for SIS strategies with hundreds of I/O and there are those for systems with just a handful of I/O—and everything in between. Safety-certified Single Loop Logic Solvers fit into this scenario to deliver simple installation, easier validation and faster start-ups.
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Precision Measurements with Machine Vision
By Teledyne Dalsa
The precise and accurate measurement of part features such as edges requires collimated light, careful placement of the part, a telecentric lens, calibration and perhaps optical distortion correction, and computation by the vision system’s computer.
Fundamentals of Industrial Encoder Sensing Technologies
By Joe Kimbrell, AutomationDirect
There are many different considerations when determining what type of encoder to use in a particular application. This article examines some of the basic structures and types of encoders with the goal of differentiating among the various types based on encoder properties.
Evaluating Barcode Reading Technologies
By Microscan
Should laser barcode scanners be considered “obsolete” technology and are imagers (camera-based readers) the only viable technology for today’s applications?
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Choosing a Temperature Control Partner
By West Control Solutions
White Paper has eight tips for choosing a supplier, including product offerings, reliability, application knowledge, testing and compliance, technical support, customization, scalability and stability.
Public or Private Cloud?
By Pat Garrehy, Rootstock
What you should know before selecting your Cloud ERP solution. If an organization is considering a Private Cloud ERP vendor, it needs to undertake some comprehensive analysis to be assured that this vendor can satisfy all of their business requirements.
Five things manufacturers need to know about renewable energy
By Carl Benfield, Prescient Power
With incentives delivering short payback terms, great quality products, and prices at a record low level, now is the time to build extra income streams and insurance against rising fuel costs into your business plan.
Pressure Sensor/Transducer Materials
By Greg Montrose, American Sensor Technologies
Stainless steel pressure sensors and transducers are most commonly manufactured from either 316L or 17-4 PH. There are differences in their material properties that relate to both industrial and hazardous location applications that drive a preference for each material.
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New Motion Control System Options with EtherCAT
By Karl Meier, Advanced Motion Controls
This document describes the evolution of motion and control system architecture when using EtherCAT.
Instrumentation for Produced Water Applications
By Steven Smith, Endress+Hauser
Produced water refers to any water brought up to the surface during oil and gas production, typically as the result of drilling, exploration and hydraulic fracturing. Fracking has emphasized the need to clean up water produced from oil and gas wells, and proper measurement is vital for this effort.
Checking voltage-frequency ratio on variable speed drives
By Fluke
Describes how to use the Fluke ScopeMeter 190 Series II portable oscilloscope for analyzing the voltage-frequency ratio of pulse-width-modulated variable speed drives.
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What’s New In Multi Touch Technology?
By: D. Walker, American Industrial Systems
Unlike single touch input – where users can select a single point, drag and drop, push and slide with only a single finger or stylus – multi touch technologies enable devices to recognize and respond to touch inputs at multiple locations simultaneously.
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Have you checked your wrinkles lately?
By Hugh Davies, Optical Metrology Services
How high precision laser profile measurement tools and video inspection equipment are helping companies verify the quality of CRA-lined pipes by detecting the presence of wrinkles or buckling.
