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Software-Defined Instrumentation Design News, August 2008
By Kevin Bisking, National Instruments
Next-generation test systems must be flexible enough to support the wide variety of tests that differ among convergent products and they must be scalable enough to accommodate a larger number of tests as new measurement functionality is required. Software-defined instrumentation is the essential differentiator for meeting this test challenge.
Color, Contrast, and Luminescence Sensors: Which One Should You Choose? Sensors, November 2008
By Bill Letterle, EMX Industries
When faced with so many photoelectric sensor choices, how do you choose the right one for your application? Here are some general guidelines for selecting among color, contrast, color mark, or luminescence sensors.
What is it worth to keep your key plant running? Power Engineering International, November 2008
By Ian Taylor, Corus Northern Engineering and Dr Steve Lacey, Schaeffler
Energy and power generation companies can reduce the risks and costs associated with unforeseen breakdowns in production plant and machinery by deploying the latest condition monitoring systems and services.
Intelligent Down To The Last Meter Industrial Automation Asia, October 2008
By Klaus Ebinger, Hans Turck
IO-Link integrates conventional and intelligent actuators and sensors into automation systems without extra effort and expense. Devices that currently have ‘intelligence on board’ are ideal for applications with IO-Link.
Wireless Sensor Networks Move Onto The Internet Automated Buildings, October 2008
By Brian Bohlig, Arch Rock
Because rewiring an existing building is costly and often impractical, wireless sensor networks (WSNs) are growing in popularity. The latest IETF 6LoWPAN (RFC 4944) standard allows IP communication over low-power radio.
Introduction to Fieldbus By Moore Hawk
Fieldbus is simple. So simple, you'll wonder what all the fuss is all about. In this white paper, we'll stick to the two basic fieldbuses used in process control: PROFIBUS PA and FOUNDATION fieldbus H1. We'll cover how fieldbus works, show how to connect instruments, and explain why - in most cases - you can't connect all 32 instruments on a single fieldbus segment as all the advertising claims. We will also talk about the differences between PROFIBUS and FOUNDATION fieldbus, FISCO vs. Entity intrinsically-safe fieldbus systems, installing redundant segments, and EDDL vs. FDT.
Application Stories
Data acquisition embedded in the Antarctic ice sheet Embedded Computing Design, November 2008
By Justin Vandenbroucke, Univ of California, Berkeley
Embedded technologies help researchers control, monitor, and acquire data from systems located at an almost completely inaccessible site where winter temperatures sometimes reach -80 °C.
Bioscience goes wireless Industrial Embedded Systems, November 2008
By Steve Toteda, Dust Networks
Fisher BioServices adopted the GE Sensing Kaye LabWatch wireless sensor network to automate data monitoring and collection at four of its biorepositories. LabWatch uses Dust Networks' embedded wireless network technology
Steel mill keeps emissions in check Plant Services, November 2008
Using a Fluke 771, technicians measure the output of instruments and check it against DCS data to make sure emission-monitoring systems at a steel mill in the Northeast are working correctly.
FCI publishes gas flow meters applications guide
- 10/28/08 Green Energy Applications Guide highlights critical factors that process and plant engineers must consider to achieve optimum flow meter performance.
Short Tutorial: Differential pressure flowmeters Control Engineering Europe, October 2008
While electronic technologies are displacing traditional approaches to flow metering, differential pressure (DP) based devices continue to be among the top five most popular flowmeters.
MTS announces sensor test kit for hydraulic cylinders
- 10/16/08 Portable test kit for CAN protocol versions of M-series linear position sensors assist cylinder manufacturers and equipment OEMs to verify functionality of the sensors after they are installed.
Instrumentation and Control Master Series In bringing the elite of the control and instrumentation industry together for four hard hitting days of intensive training, the Instrumentation and Control Master Series as proved an outstanding success.
Gas Monitors Training Course - Electronic Download This self-paced training course which covers all of these aspects of Gas Monitors. The subject is explained by means of text, rich graphics, Flash based animations, real-life plant photos and videos and interactive simulation exercises. It makes the subject fun to learn and easy to grasp. There is also a self-assessment test & a glossary.
Striking Opportunities Control Engineering Asia, November 2008
By G Venkatesh
Increasing productivity, asset optimization, compliance with safety and environmental regulations – just some of the reasons why automation expenditure in the oil & gas sector is set to continue apace.
Emerson opens manufacturing plant in China
- 11/17/08 Emerson's Asia Flow Technology Center in Nanjing, China, will manufacture Micro Motion Coriolis, Rosemount vortex and magnetic, and Daniel ultrasonic and differential pressure flowmeters.
On-line pressurised leak sealing Oil & Gas Engineering News, November 2008
Furmanite has been awarded an on-going contract to provide on-line pressurised leak sealing and pressure safety valve testing to Karachaganak Petroleum Operating BV (KPO), in the Karachaganak field, Kazakhstan.
Emerson to supply automation and services to Flour
- 11/04/08 Emerson will supply PlantWeb, Fisher valves, Rosemount transmitters, Daniel and Micro Motion flow meters, DeltaV and Ovation digital automation systems, and AMS Suite predictive maintenance software.
Invensys to control world's first hydrogen power plant
- 10/21/08 Invensys will supply I/A Series automation and Triconex safety controllers for the world's first hydrogen-fuelled power plant, to be constructed in Fusina, Italy.
exiderdome -- A spectacular multimedia traveling expo Multiple Cities Through May 2009
Join Siemens in this exciting, hands-on environment where you will experience and learn more about vital, innovative technologies and strategies from around the world that will transform the way you do business.
ARC's Winning Strategies and Best Practices for Sustainable Manufacturing Forum Orlando, February 2-5, 2009
Sustainable manufacturing is a socially, environmentally, and resource-responsible approach to manufacturing. ARC's Forum defines sustainability in terms that are actionable for a manufacturing business. Learn the strategies, technologies, and practices to address your company’s challenges for sustainability.
ABB Automation & Power World March 24-26, 2009 Orlando, FL
Event merges ABB Automation World and ABB Power World into one comprehensive users conference and exhibition.
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