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Articles

Open Systems and the Programmable Controller  - 02/04/12
Automation.com, February 2012
By Adam VanOort, DataNab
ModBus and BACnet are the best protocol options to support on open I/O and control devices. Both protocols use RS485 as the communications backbone, i.e., the physical network that supports the data traffic. But what about IP?
Considering Variable-Area Flowmeters  - 02/04/12
Flow Control, January 2012
When users are looking for a simple, low-cost solution, VA meters are a particularly good fit. While they can measure flowrate, they are well suited for applications where a flow/no-flow determination is desired.
Is Stuxnet Dead?  - 02/04/12
Flow Control, January 2012
By Amy W. Richardson
40 percent of critical infrastructures that did a security audit found Stuxnet in their systems. Experts say Stuxnet is no longer itself a threat as much as the legacy it has left behind — a roadmap for cyber war.
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White Papers

The Changing Energy Landscape: A How-To Guide  - 11/17/11
Automation.com, November 2011
By SMC
Machine builders, manufacturers, and all compressed air users can decrease energy costs by following the steps outlined here.
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.
PC vs. PLC: key factors in comparing control options  - 11/03/11
Automation.com, November 2011
By Bosch Rexroth
When deciding whether to choose a PLC or PC, analyze and compare characteristics that could differentiate the two technologies such as operation, robustness, serviceability, hardware integration, security, safety, programming and cost.
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Application Stories

Eaton monitors its UPSes remotely using Netbiter  - 01/26/12
Through the HMS Netbiter Argos web interface, Eaton and its customers have web-based access to all UPS parameters.
A thin client solution at Richards Bay Coal Terminal  - 01/29/12
South Africa Instrumentation & Control, January 2012
Reliability problems with standard PCs as well as the difficulties presented by backups and upgrades prompted the terminal to look for a more centralised solution based on thin client technology.
Replacing Chillers With a High School In Session Requires Coordination  - 01/22/12
Maintenance Solutions, January 2012
By Dan Hounsell
Replacing one chiller is difficult enough. Replacing four chillers while the facilities they serve remain open and operational is a challenge most maintenance and engineering managers might try to avoid.
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Resources & Literature

EGE releases on-line sensor product finder  - 02/05/12
Using the product finder, customers can now make a pre-selection according to medium type, medium temperature, sensor material and design, voltage supply, connection type and ATEX category.
Motors & Drives: A Practical Technology Guide - $99.00
The author of this practical reference introduces engineering concepts of motors and drives in a way that can be easily understood by both engineers unfamiliar with the technology and technicians who are technically literate but not accustomed to complex theory and mathematics.
Boiler Control Systems Engineering, 2nd Edition - $89.00
This book provides specific examples of boiler control including configuration and tuning, valve sizing, and transmitter specifications. This expanded and updated second edition includes drum level compensation equations, additional P&ID drawings and examples of permissive startup and tripping logic for gas, oil, and coal fired boilers.
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Training News

InduSoft Security Webinar Help Users Protect SCADA Systems  - 01/12/12
This webinar on January 25, 2012 will show how to use tools in InduSoft Web Studio software to protect critical processes from security threats.
Omnitron Videos Provide Continuing Education Credits  - 12/05/11
Omnitron has produced three online videos on connectivity and cabling that provide BICSI Continuing Education Credits (CECs).
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Training & Seminars

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Featured Products

Series TE Duct and Immersion Temperature Sensor can be used to monitor air or Series TE Duct and Immersion Temperature Sensor can be used to monitor air or
Ignition lets you monitor, control & analyze unlimited data for unlimited users. Download a fully functional trial version. Ignition lets you monitor, control & analyze unlimited data for unlimited users. Download a fully functional trial version.
Get your control system on your mobile devices, and view real-time data for your entire enterprise. Get your control system on your mobile devices, and view real-time data for your entire enterprise.
Industrial Managed Ethernet Switches; DIN-Rail & side mount; prices starting at $445; two-year warranty. Industrial Managed Ethernet Switches; DIN-Rail & side mount; prices starting at $445; two-year warranty.
Micro PLC with Data Loss Protection, IEC61131-3 Programming Standard, 24/7 Tech Support, 3 Years Warranty, OEM cost-effective solutions. Micro PLC with Data Loss Protection, IEC61131-3 Programming Standard, 24/7 Tech Support, 3 Years Warranty, OEM cost-effective solutions.
Mobile meets automation: Monitor and control Opto 22 I/O & variables from your iOS/Android device. See it now. Mobile meets automation: Monitor and control Opto 22 I/O & variables from your iOS/Android device. See it now.
Report on real-time OPC-DA and historical HDA/ODBC data. Built-in analytics. Generate on demand or event. Distribute anywhere. Report on real-time OPC-DA and historical HDA/ODBC data. Built-in analytics. Generate on demand or event. Distribute anywhere.
RadioLinx 802.11 industrial Hotspot family provides rugged performance and ease of deployment for industrial applications. RadioLinx 802.11 industrial Hotspot family provides rugged performance and ease of deployment for industrial applications.
Simplify enterprise-to-plant floor data exchange with an eATM tManager module. "Configure and Go," flexible, reliable and low maintenance. Simplify enterprise-to-plant floor data exchange with an eATM tManager module. "Configure and Go," flexible, reliable and low maintenance.
Advantech's ADAM-4100 series of I/O modules have a range of 4,000ft and can operate in temperatures of -40 to 85°C. Advantech's ADAM-4100 series of I/O modules have a range of 4,000ft and can operate in temperatures of -40 to 85°C.

Product Announcements

Beckhoff Automation releases EnOcean wireless modules Beckhoff Automation releases EnOcean wireless modules  - 02/05/12
KL6583-0100 and KL6581 EnOcean transmitter and receiver modules can be installed in visible locations within buildings.
 
Endress+Hauser Introduces Installed Base Audit Program Endress+Hauser Introduces Installed Base Audit Program  - 02/05/12
The Installed Base Audit simplifies measurement device maintenance, helps a plant conform to various regulations and safety requirements, and reduces its Total Cost of Ownership.
 
Alerton introduces multiple building dashboard  - 02/02/12
Dashboard enables end users to display data from an unlimited number of individual buildings to as many as 450 concurrent users.
 
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Company & Organization News

ISA names Juliann Grant social media community manager  - 02/05/12
Grant is a vice president of Telesian Technology, and has more than 20 years of experience developing marketing strategies for high-technology and industrial-automation companies.
ABB buys Thomas & Betts for $3.9 billion  - 01/31/12
T&B has a portfolio of more than 200,000 low-voltage products marketed under 45 brand names. The combined product portfolio will enable ABB to double its addressable market in North America to around $24bn.
Medium Voltage AC Drives Market in India Growing  - 01/12/12
ARC says the total medium voltage AC drives market in India will exceed $180 million in 2015.
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Project News

QA Graphics has symbolic relationship with Tridium  - 01/31/12
QA Graphics will develop a custom 3D symbol library exclusively for Tridium's NiagaraAX building automation platform.
Ingersoll-Rand to use GE Proficy in Tracer XT facility software  - 12/12/11
Tracer XT is based on Proficy, GE’s software platform, to integrate data from a variety of systems for HVAC, power, lighting, safety and more into a common interface.
Paradox Engineering to monitor Italian waste  - 11/29/11
The project involves installing an electric-mechanical system on 900 dump bins to monitor the input of waste and optimize its collection.
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Event News

HANNOVER MESSE covers sustainable efficiency  - 02/01/12
HANNOVER MESSE 2012, which runs from 23 to 27 April, provides an overview of all key resource-saving industrial technologies.
Cutting Stack Effect Down to Size  - 01/22/12
HPAC Engineering, December 2011
By Donald E. Ross, FASHRAE
Stack effect can cause a tall building to act as a chimney in cold weather, often presenting major problems.
Industrial Supply 2012 Showcases U.S. Industrial Subcontractors  - 12/06/11
Leaders in the subcontracting business will be presenting their latest product developments in industrial materials to a vast audience attending HANNOVER MESSE.
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