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		Control Technology releases qMon controller app - 05/24/12 The free iPhone/iPad app provides read/write access to I/O, registers, flags and motion on Model 2700 and 5000 series controllers.

		Automation Made Easy: Everything You Wanted to Know about Automation - $79.00 Whether you are a student just starting out or are a top-level executive or manager well-versed in one domain, but have limited knowledge of the industrial automation industry, it’s easy to find yourself adrift in this evolving industry. That is where this easy-to-read book comes in; it provides a basic functional understanding in the field of industrial automation.

		Advantech product selection guides, solution or product catalogs, case studies Advantech offers a number of solution guides, product selection guides, catalogs and case studies - many are available in PDF format. The eAutomation Solutions Catalog introduces a full range of products, focusing on the following vertical sectors: Machine Automation, Power & Energy, Building Automation, Environment Monitoring Systems, Intelligent Transportation Systems, and Facility Management Systems.

		AutomationDirect Releases 2012 Catalog - 05/08/12 The two-volume edition features PLCs, PACs, touch screen monitors, AC and DC motors, text panels, sensors, encoders, pushbuttons, switches, drives, and more.

		WAGO Expands Free A-B Add-On Instruction Software Suite - 03/12/12 Enhancements include support for WAGO’s Frequency Counter Module, 2-channel and 4-Channel 0-20mA Input Modules, as well as 2-channel 0–10V DC Output Module.


		OMEGA publishes automation catalog - 12/21/11 Catalog contains 100 full color pages of products from Omega’s automation line: PLCs, smart relays, enclosures, process measurement and control devices, motion control sensors, HMIs and more.

		Phoenix Contact publishes 2012 catalogs - 11/29/11 The catalogs list more than 25,000 different products.

		Siemens releases safety on TIA Portal - 11/02/11 Simatic STEP 7 Safety Advanced V11 part of the TIA Portal provides users with all configuration and programming tools required for generating a fail-safe program within Siemens TIA Portal.

		Banner Engineering publishes 2011 Product Catalog - 03/22/11 The 2011 catalog wraps Banner's sensor products together with lighting and indicators, machine vision, wireless and machine safety products.

		Divelbiss publishes 2011 Control Solutions Catalog - 03/10/11 The 16 page short form catalog contains specification summaries, part number selection tables, and pricing information for each family of off-the-shelf Programmable Logic Controller products.

		AutomationDirect Technical Product Reference AutomationDirect’s volume 13 catalog offers thousands of industrial automation products for a wide range of applications. The latest two-volume edition features product descriptions, technical data, and photos for PLCs, touch screen monitors, AC and DC motors, sensors, switches, drives and more.

		Schneider Electric offers 3D CAD drawings for automation products - 03/02/11 Customers can access and search the catalog directly from the Schneider Electric U.S. website and download the drawings into their designs, allowing shorter design time and faster time to market.

		SweetWilliam offers free ScadaMobile ONE SCADA software - 01/18/11 ScadaMobile SCADA/HMI app for the iOS platform supports main PLC brands, including Allen Bradley Logix and Micrologix, Schneider Electric, Automation Direct, Wago and Omron.

		3S-Smart Software Solutions publishes CoDeSys Device Directory - 11/15/10 The CoDeSys Device Directory provides a comprehensive overview of almost 400 devices.

		Podcast describes Rockwell Automation Integrated Architecture solutions - 11/03/10 The podcast highlights the top 10 products showcased in the Integrated Architecture booth at the Rockwell Automation Fair.

		Opto 22 updates its website - 11/01/10 Enhancements include a SNAP PAC Configurator that allows users to design and build a complete SNAP PAC System—I/O processor, mounting rack, and modules.

		AMCI and Rockwell Automation publish brochure - 06/29/10 Brochure describes AMCI product lines that are referenced in the Rockwell Automation Encompass Partners Program.

		ISA publishes Online ISA Directory of Automation - 04/11/10 This valuable resource—the top purchasing guide in the automation field—is available to ISA’s members from a link on the ISA homepage.

		AutomationDirect offers free programming software - 04/08/10 Users can download the Think & Do v8.04 Keyless Development Demo package for free, create software applications with Think & Do, and download these applications to an unlimited number of WinPLC targets.

		Advantech releases Programmable Automation Controller website - 04/05/10 PAC website clusters all information on the APAX product series with clear illustrations and explanations, including PAC overviews, product offerings, system architectures, etc.

		Pepperl+Fuchs offers free diagnostics for CompactLogix and ControlLogix - 03/29/10 Available as a free download, this Add-On Instruction enables PLC programmers to retrieve detailed diagnostic data from an AS-Interface SafetyMonitor with just three instructions.

		Automation, Systems, and Instrumentation Dictionary No technical library is complete without this comprehensive dictionary covering the entire vocabulary of automation, systems, and instrumentation. This authoritative fourth edition contains the latest trends in industrial instrumentation and automation. References relevant to ISA and IEC standards are included throughout, along with illustrations to enhance the definitions of more difficult terminology. With CDROM.

		Bosch Rexroth updates drives and controls website - 02/15/10 The site covers CNC, PLC and Motion Control technologies for manufacturing automation.

		MicroSys supplies free PLC software from logi.cals - 02/11/10 Hardware from MicroSys will be delivered with a test-CD containing the logi.cals system solution.

		Rockwell publishes Consultant Catalog for water and wastewater industry - 10/19/09 Water and Wastewater Consultant Resource Catalog (CRC) helps consulting engineers specify automation and control products and solutions more easily.

		PackML Implementation Guide - 10/05/09 This implementation guide, by the OMAC Packaging Workgroup, has been created to aid software developers in achieving a clean and efficient implementation of PackML.

		Infoteam's OpenPCS PLC software available for free - 08/30/09 Version 6.2.1 of OpenPCS IEC 61131-3 automation suite is free of charge and needs no registration.

		UEI publishes Short-form Product Catalog - 08/25/09 Catalog covers Ethernet I/O systems, standalone data loggers, Programmable Automation Controllers (PACs), Simulink targets, and Modbus TCP slaves.

		Divelbiss updates PLC web site - 07/16/09 Site covers PLC on a Chip based PLCs, Application Specific controls and PLC Education tools.

		Rockwell Automation offers free MicroLogix software - 07/07/09 Free RSLogix Micro Starter Lite software streamlines overall development and deployment processes, helping to save time and increase productivity.

		Nol-Tec offers emergency service for industrial controls and systems - 06/23/09 Nol-Tec’s 24/7 Emergency Service provides around the clock support when a machine, process or production line is down.

		Video Demo Configures PAC-to-Computer connection By Online Development Video demo shows how eATM appliance transaction modules make it easy to bidirectionally exchange data between an Allen-Bradley ControlLogix PAC and an IBM, Microsoft or Oracle database.

		PAC PODcast By National Instruments Brief introductory webcast introduces features and benefits of the National Instruments PAC platform. Learn how NI PAC technology can help optimize an existing automation system with advanced measurements, enhance the functionality of a PLC-based control system, or design a new machine control and monitoring system.

		Bosch Rexroth publishes automation and drives catalogs - 04/15/09 Automation Systems and Control Components catalog provides details on PLCs and automation systems, while Drive System catalog covers electric drives and motor products.

		Omron redesigns its web site to shorten searches - 02/09/09 The new site combines enhanced research, selection, sourcing and shopping tools tuned to deliver a satisfying experience based on input from customers and distributors.

		Omron publishes Industrial Automation product catalog - 10/09/08 The catalog contains 800 pages with more than 4,800 products, including hundreds of new items.

		Online Development offers online demo for PAC/PLC configuration - 10/02/08 Video shows how the company’s cATM module can configure and exchange data between Allen-Bradley ControlLogix PACs and PLCs without programming.

		UEI publishes Cube and RACKtangle catalog - 09/10/08 Catalog details Cube and RACKtangle I/O chassis and how they may be deployed as PACs, Ethernet I/O systems, standalone data loggers, Simulink targets, and Modbus TCP slaves.

		DL205 Frequently Asked Questions By AutomationDirect Here are some of the more commonly asked questions pertaining to the DL205 family of PLCs.

		PLC Tips from the Tech Team By The Tech Team, AutomationDirect Tips and Techniques to help make programming and installation easier for users of DirectLOGIC PLCs.

		Booklet explains 10 fatal PR errors - 07/23/08 Booklet describes the 10 most common and costly errors that companies make when preparing product news releases.

		Embedded hardware and OS technology empower PC-based platforms By Advantech Embedded computing devices have changed the world of industrial automation. Users need to be careful when selecting a device that the company they are buying from can support their development platform, regardless of the form factor the user selects for each individual device. This tech paper will assist in this process. Registration required.

		Why a PACSystem for your application? By GE Fanuc Web page describes GE Fanuc RX3i PAC hardware and software. Links are provided to the “Why a PACSystem for your application?” brochure, data sheet, and fact sheets. Registration required.

		Software for Programmable Automation Controllers By Opto 22 Brochure explains that software built for a PAC is not just integrated with the hardware it runs on. It's also internally integrated: it provides not only an integrated development environment (IDE) for programming but also a suite of related programs for HMI (human machine interface) development and other purposes.

		Brochure describes WAGO-IO-SYSTEM - 06/17/08 The brochure includes background on PLCs, the WAGO-I/O-SYSTEM and key 750/753 Series features.

		PLCopen releases Motion Control Part 3 - 04/21/08 This document covers user guidelines, and is the third part of a set of documents of the PLCopen Task Force Motion Control.

		PLCopen publishes Logic, Motion and Safety paper - 04/21/08 Document provides examples and guidance for the combination of the different technologies, making it easier for a user to integrate safety in a motion and logic application.

		Itris releases free PLC Metrics web tool to analyze PLC programs - 04/18/08 PLC Metrics allows automation engineers and technicians to automatically analyze PLC programs, such as the number of rungs, I/O and steps, hardware configuration, and Grafcet steps and macros.

		OMRON provides online access to datasheets for 4,000 products - 03/13/08 On-line product data eliminates the need for customers to refer to printed catalogs and datasheets, or make multiple telephone calls to confirm product specifications.

		Remote I/O Videos This two-part video explains how to use remote I/O with PLCs. Part 1, a 5-minute video, is an introduction; Part 2, an 11-minute video, covers the basics.

		Programmable Controllers, 4th Edition Used as a textbook for programmable logic controller (PLC) courses, and as a self study guide and resource for thousands of technicians and engineers, this applications-based book covers the fundamental principles of programmable controllers for process and machine control. Available through ISA.

		Opto 22 Support Blog Answers Questions Opto 22 users can go to this blog and see the latest fixes to hardware and software. By subscribing, customers can ask questions.

		Schneider Electric opens Industrial Solutions Center - 10/28/07 ISC provides solutions, engineering support, consulting and project management services to manufacturers and industrial customers.

		Schneider Electric launches OEM technology and solutions center - 10/26/07 TASC provides a dedicated team of specialists from multiple disciplines who serve as a single-point resource for technical and application support.

		OptoVideo: PAC-Based Motion Control Four-minute video shows how to use SNAP PAC System Motion Control with the G4 Handler. It shows how motion control, digital and analog control, and data acquisition are all handled by one PAC programmable automation controller

		The Workstation & Server CPU Comparison Guide By TECHARP This guide provides an easy reference for those who are interested in comparing the specifications of the various workstation and server CPUs in the market, as well as those already obsolescent or obsolete. Currently covering over 280 workstation and server CPUs, this comprehensive comparison will allow you to easily compare up to 20 different specifications for each and every CPU.

		Rexroth publishes Automation and Control Catalog - 10/05/07 Free catalog offers info on Rexroth's IndraLogic and IndraMotion automation systems, as well as IndraControl, Inline, Fieldline, and IndraWorks control components.

		Online Development adds demo to its web site - 10/03/07 Site has an animated demonstration of xCoupler module capabilities.

		Misumi updates its web sites - 10/01/07 Functional improvements include updates to its search engine and order processing systems, including a new quick order feature.

		Rockwell Automation releases Product Selection Toolbox Suite of configuration and selection software tools simplify product ordering.

		Reviewing PLC Capabilities Selection chart provides an overview of the capabilities of AutomationDirect’s DirectLOGIC PLC families. Identify the type and quantity of I/O devices required by your application, and use the chart ro see which family or families of PLCs will meet those specifications.

		Choosing a PLC Web Seminar Seminar is free, but requires site registration.

		PLC Forum AboutPLCs pulls together information on the specification, selection, configuration and application of PLCs. You’ll find links to automation sites, training, forums, weblogs and general engineering news.

		OptoScreencast: PAC Control Basic OptoScreencast that introduces the programming environment for PAC Control Basic. You'll learn the basic building blocks of a PAC Control program and see how easy it is to build a tagname database and a control strategy using simple dialog boxes and plain English commands.

		Free Downloads of Opto 22 Software Includes device servers, application software, configuration software, diagnostics & utilities, and sample code.

		SNAP PAC System Overview Videocast In the video, Opto 22 Training Director Alexi Gray describes types of applications that use the SNAP PAC System, advantages of a single tagname database, what PACs do that traditional PLCs don't, what a "brain" is, and basics about the software, controllers, brains, and I/O modules that make up SNAP PAC.

		Download Demo of Indusoft’s WebStudio Download a demonstration copy of InduSoft Web Studio onto your PC. Once installed, you can use InduSoft's Web Studio version 6.1 in Evaluation Mode for 40 hours (includes InduSoft's CEView for Windows CE v3.0 and Windows CE.Net).

		UEI releases controller catalog Free catalog introduces UEIPAC Programmable Automation Controller Cubes and UEIModbus Cubes with Modbus TCP support.

		OMRON launches Industrial Automation Business portal The portal site is a 'one-stop-shop' for the latest information in English on OMRON's industrial automation products and services

		ISA publishes Programmable Controllers book - 03/07/07 "Programmable Controllers, 4th Edition" by Thomas A. Hughes discusses all phases of programmable controller applications from systems design and programming to installation, maintenance, and startup.

		Latest Version of EMC2 Available for free download EMC2 is a software system for computer control of machine tools such as milling machines, cutting machines, robots, hexapods, etc. EMC2 is free software released under the terms of the GNU GPL (General Public License). EMC2 is a descendent of the original EMC software, which is in the Public Domain.

		Measurement and Control Basics, 4th Edition Ideal for classroom use or self-study, this newly revised best-selling book has provided thousands of students, technicians, sales people, and others with a practical introduction to the technologies, systems, and strategies involved in industrial process control.

		Rockwell Automation announces Integrated Architecture Web Site The site contains videos, quick-start product guides and a library of code that help customers reduce the complexity of selecting, designing and configuring control systems. The site includes tools such as CompactLogix System Quick Start, an easy-to-understand guide designed to help reduce the time and cost associated with engineering, configuration and installation of a midsize control system.

		National Instruments releases downloadable catalog Measurement and Automation Catalog 2007 describes software and hardware for test, control and design applications. For 2007, NI has made it even easier for customers to find what they need by providing the catalog in a searchable, downloadable eBook format.

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