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Plant Management & Maintenance Products, News, Articles, Events & Resources

Welcome to the Automation.com portal for Plant Management & Maintenance where engineers, manufacturing/production and plant managers can find information on how to operate plant assets efficiently, effectively and safely. Topics covered here include increasing manufacturing production, asset management, equipment up time, integrating new technologies and reducing operating costs. 


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Articles

Open Architecture "Use Cases" - the Next Frontier  - 01/23/12
Automation.com, January 2012
By Bill Lydon, Editor
The next major frontier in the evolution of open architecture is the development of application standards built around Use Cases to increase automation productivity and efficiency. Packaging machine standards from OMAC's Packaging Workgroup is a good example.
Major Automation & Control Trends in 2012  - 01/16/12
Automation.com, January 2012
By Bill Lydon, Editor
Here are my thoughts on major automation and control trends in 2012. These opinions are based on a wide range of inputs from users, suppliers and industry consultants, and from attending numerous industry forums, conferences and trade shows every year.
Managing Process Plants for Failure  - 12/19/11
Automation.com, December 2011
By Bill Lydon, Editor
Companies are looking for ways to improve efficiency and profits but the use of and Real-Time Optimization (RTO) including Advanced Process Control (APC) is still limited. Why?
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White Papers

Spring Connection Terminals offer Cost Savings on the Floor and in the Field  - 01/19/12
Automation.com, January 2012
By John Bisson, Mencom
Spring connection terminals offer ease of use and cost savings. The spring clamp termination eliminates concerns of loosening or disconnecting often associated with classic screw-type connections.
Enclosures for hazardous areas: understanding the differences  - 01/19/12
Automation.com, January 2012
By Gary Johnson, COOPER Crouse-Hinds UK
When it comes to specifying enclosures for hazardous area electrical applications, engineers must ensure they fully understand IP protection ratings, as well as the implications of modifying an Exd or Exe enclosure prior to or after installation.
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.
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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.
Digital architecture helps tank farm meet safety requirements  - 01/29/12
Industrial Ethernet Book, February 2012
Emerson’s wireless level and pressure transmitters and a plant-wide wireless network have been used to automate tank storage level monitoring in Sweden, improving safety and reducing costs.
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.
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Resources & Literature

RheoSense describes viscosity test protocol  - 01/30/12
Application note describes a viscosity test protocol that achieves viscosity measurement using only 20µl (microliter) of sample fluid.
Deacom updates its Website  - 01/26/12
Website outlines the capabilities of the DEACOM ERP software package offerings and explains the philosophies behind its development.
Stock Drive Products publishes D810 Inch Catalog  - 01/25/12
Catalog contains more than 87,000 components such as timing belts, pulleys, timing belt clamps, clamp kits, foot mounts, bearings, gearheads, couplings and vibration mounts.
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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.
Global Training publishes industrial training skills catalogue  - 01/12/12
Industrial Skills Training Catalogue contains 600 pages of e-learning training solutions.
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Training & Seminars

Cartoons

January 17, 2012
Automation Cartoons - January 18, 2012
Otto shows friends how to use The Cloud, suggests manufacturers could use it also.   Details
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Featured Products

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.
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.
Softing's S5-TCPIP-100 communications processor enhances legacy S5 PLC's to communicate in modern high-performance 10/100 MBit/s Ethernet networks. Softing's S5-TCPIP-100 communications processor enhances legacy S5 PLC's to communicate in modern high-performance 10/100 MBit/s Ethernet networks.
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.
ABB Level Measurement with the power of K-TEK technology. Laser and Ultrasonic solutions for solids level measurement. Custom. Quality. Value. Service. ABB Level Measurement with the power of K-TEK technology. Laser and Ultrasonic solutions for solids level measurement. Custom. Quality. Value. Service.
The L Series rack-free controller is designed to increase your productivity and connectivity across the plant floor. The L Series rack-free controller is designed to increase your productivity and connectivity across the plant floor.

Product Announcements

Chipkin releases CAS BACnet Object Monitor software Chipkin releases CAS BACnet Object Monitor software  - 01/30/12
Windows-based software allows automation engineers to test and monitor connections to BACnet IP devices.
 
OMEGA Introduces MWTC-D Wireless Temperature Data Logger OMEGA Introduces MWTC-D Wireless Temperature Data Logger  - 01/24/12
MWTC-D records over 65,000 process temperature data points and is available in standard J, K, T, E, R, S, B, C, or N thermocouple calibration.
 
TandD introduces TR-76Ui CO2 Recorder TandD introduces TR-76Ui CO2 Recorder  - 01/23/12
TR-76Ui is a three-channel data loggerthat simultaneously measures and records CO2 concentration, temperature and humidity.
 
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Company & Organization News

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.
Alpha Wire Adds CSA Tray Cable Rating  - 01/30/12
Per the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC), this rating is required when installing cables into tray applications.
Encompass appointed Robert Coolidge President  - 01/24/12
Coolidge will continue as President of Encompass Parts Distribution for which he has been responsible for sales, vendor relations and IT management and development.
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Project News

ABB to maintain paper mill in South Africa  - 01/26/12
ABB will manage all maintenance operations at the Rosslyn Paper Mill in Pretoria, South Africa.
Wireless level gauging solution for refinery  - 01/11/12
Control Engineering Europe, January 2012
The state-owned Tüpras refinery in Izmir, Turkey, has placed an order with Emerson Process Management for a tank gauging system that includes 85 wireless TankRadar Rex radar level gauges.
IFS to replace 20-year-old legacy ERP system  - 01/05/12
Communications Systems selected IFS Applications ERP solution to replace its legacy enterprise systems.
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Event News

Fieldbus Foundation To Hold 2012 General Assembly In São Paulo, Brazil  - 01/25/12
The 2012 General Assembly, March 6-8, will include an agenda consisting of fieldbus project case studies and tabletop exhibitions from leading automation vendors across the globe.
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.
HANNOVER MESSE 2012 focuses on sustainability  - 11/21/11
By adopting "greentelligence" as its keynote theme, HANNOVER MESSE 2012 has put the spotlight squarely on green technologies as a central growth driver for industry.
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