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		Configuring and Calibrating Smart Instruments - 05/21/12 Automation.com, May 2012 By Beamex White paper describes how the Beamex MC6 can be used to calibrate modern smart instruments.

		How to Choose the Right Sensor for Your Measurement System - 03/02/12 Automation.com, March 2012 By National Instruments This white paper categorizes and compares the most common sensors for measuring temperature, strain, sound, vibration, position, pressure and force.

		Using Guided Wave Radar in Steam loops - 02/09/12 Automation.com, March 2012 By Keith Riley and Ravi Jethra, Endress+Hauser White paper addresses the application of Guided Wave Radar to measure level in steam loops, including discussions of how this technology functions and differs from more traditional forms of level indication.

		Innovative New Air / Gas Thermal Flow Meter Changes the Rules - 02/08/12 Automation.com, February 2012 By Randy Brown, Fluid Components International Upgrading a plant’s gas flow meters can improve process efficiency, reduce energy costs and save on maintenance expenses. Here’s how FCI’s newest line of thermal mass flow meters can help when replacing old meters.

		Signal Conditioning: Getting the most for your money - 12/21/11 Automation.com, December 2011 By Acromag This paper reviews signal conditioning features such as accuracy, adjustability, isolation, surge withstand capability, RFI/EMI protection, packaging, and repairability.


		The Basics of Temperature Measurement Using Thermocouples - 05/11/11 Automation.com, May 2011 By Acromag There are important points about thermocouples that must be understood and that will help you to make an informed selection between sensor types and avoid potential problems in your application.

		Ultrasonic Transmitters vs. Guided Wave Radar for Level - 02/05/11 By Flow Line Options 2/5/11 - It is important to choose the right level transmitter for your process conditions. This paper provides information on two of the most commonly used level measurement technologies - Ultrasonic and Guided Wave Radar.

		Why it's time to move to PROFINET - 01/26/11 By HMS Networks In the early days of fieldbus technology PROFIBUS followed a very aggressive growth curve. Within the Industrial Ethernet market, PROFINET has followed a similar path. Find out how implementing PROFINET into a device can extend its functionality for years to come.

		Food Process Monitoring - 01/24/11 By FLIR Infrared (IR) thermography can make automated non-contact temperature measurements in many food processing applications. Analog video outputs can be viewed on video monitors, and digital temperature data, including MPEG4 video outputs, can be routed to a computer via Ethernet.

		Non-metallic Enclosures in Outdoor Environments - 01/01/11 By Hoffman Enclosures can house electronic controls and electrical systems in outdoor applications, protecting sensitive components from extreme environments and hazards such as water, chemicals, temperatures, dust and dirt.

		Intelligent Device Management: Device Diagnostics - 10/05/10 By Emerson Process Management Electronic Device Description Language (EDDL) is the technology used by device manufacturers to control how the device diagnostics is displayed to the technician. EDDL makes diagnostics of intelligent devices easier thanks to user guidance such as wizards and help.

		Fieldbus Diagnostics: Latest Advancements Optimize Plant Asset Management - 10/05/10 By Stephen Mitschke, Fieldbus Foundation Advancements in field diagnostics support a structured approach to asset management, which simplifies operators’ tasks and increases their confidence in utilizing equipment diagnostics and asset software.

		Device Revision and Lifecycle Management Guide - 10/05/10 By Emerson Process Management How to keep systems up to date and compatible with new devices using EDDL.

		Advantages of a PC Based HART Communicator - 12/09/09 By Michael B. Fersky, ProComSol The HART Foundation’s SDC-625 standard defines PC-based HART communicators, and all DDs must comply with it. So what’s the difference between a $7,000 handheld HART communicator and a PC-based one?

		Wind Turbines Today - 10/25/09 By Dataforth For wind turbines to remain both operable and in safe condition, components must be accurately monitored and assessed while being continuously protected. Sensors are used to measure as many as 500 parameters in a modern wind turbine.

		Improving Flow Measurement Using PLC Flow Computing - 06/04/09 By Jim Ralston & Scott Monton, Prosoft Technology Paper explores embedding hydrocarbon flow computer technology into PLCs for integrated measurement, control and communications.

		Force, strain and pressure transducers based on foil type strain gauges - 05/31/09 By André Schäfer, Hottinger Baldwin Messtechnik The strain gauge, in the classic shape as a foil-type strain gauge, is perfectly dedicated for the measurement of pressure, force, load or torque. If a suitable measuring body shape is chosen and a good compromise between solidity and sensitivity of the construction is found, there is no better solution around.

		Color Contrast And Luminescence Sensors - 05/03/09 By EMX Industries Although there are many types of sensors including ultrasonic, photoelectric, capacitive and inductive, this discussion will focus on specialty photoelectric sensors. This paper is intended to guide the reader through the process of selecting the right sensor to achieve a reliable solution to their automation control needs.

		Power over Ethernet: Myths, Mystery, and the Facts - 04/30/09 By Paul Wacker, Advantech PoE is a technology that permits a standard Ethernet connection to transmit both data and power over a single Cat5 cable. Currently, industrial PoE applications are limited mainly to wireless access points, video surveillance cameras, and machine vision systems, but sensor applications are not far off. As industrial controls manufacturers continue to embrace Power over Ethernet, more devices will be designed to be PoE compliant.

		Interactive signal isolation whitepaper - 12/04/08 By Moore Industries Whitepaper has information on signal isolation and conversion, the instrument selection process, HART and applications, and is interactive.

		Introduction to Fieldbus - 03/08/07 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.

		Endress+Hauser Releases White Paper Showing How to Maintain pH Sensors - 02/27/12 Automation.com, March 2012 By Fred Kohlmann, Endress+Hauser White paper describes when and how to inspect, clean and calibrate pH sensors-including a complete decision tree diagram that outlines all necessary steps.

		FDI: Field Device Integration Technology - 02/07/12 Automation.com, February 2012 By FDI Cooperation FDT Group, Fieldbus Foundation, HART Communication Foundation, OPC Foundation, PROFIBUS & PROFINET International, are supporting and driving forward the development of FDI Technology. Here’s how FDI works.

		Energy Harvesters reduce wiring and battery costs for wireless sensors - 01/23/12 Automation.com, January 2012 By Roy Freeland, Perpetuum Energy Harvesters are now readily available to power most low power wireless installations.

		Flow measurement solutions for a more energy-efficient world - 10/15/11 Plant Engineering, October 2011 By Marisa Fedele, Siemens AG Industry Sector Paper reviews regulations that necessitate the use of flow meters as part of HVAC systems, and examines four types of flow metering technologies that are particularly well suited for HVAC flow measurement.

		ODVA publishes white paper on industrial energy optimization - 03/03/11 ODVA plans to raise awareness of energy consumption and offer control strategies that can optimize energy usage throughout the industrial ecosystem from the plantfloor to the grid.

		Improving SCADA Operations Using Wireless Instrumentation - 06/28/10 White paper from Control Microsystems explores the various ways in which operators can tightly integrate wireless instrumentation networks with SCADA systems in automation, process control, building automation, pipelines, W&WW plants and similar applications.

		The Web of Things - 09/27/09 By Tridium Whitepaper discusses the state of device networks and how IP and Web technologies can become enablers to tap the huge potential of smart devices.

		A Guide to Transformer DC Resistance Measurements By Bruce Hembroff, Manitoba Hydro Measuring a transformer's DC resistance from one external terminal to another can reveal a great deal of information about the transformer. In addition to the obvious faulted winding (i.e., an open winding or shorted turn), more subtle problems can be detected.

		Advancing vortex durability and intelligence for energy measurements By Peter Kucmas, Endress + Hauser White paper explains principles of the Differential Switched Capacitor (DSC) type of vortex flow meters, which eliminate sensitivity to vibration, fluid pulsation, hydraulic noise and rapid temperature changes

		Precise Level Indication By Andrew Sim, Baumer Swindon/UK There are various methods to precisely measure the level in a container. In environments that allow for direct contact, devices based on conductivity are most suitable.

		Modbus White Paper available from Moore Industries - 11/02/07 The non-commercial white paper describes how Modbus works, and how it can be used in new and legacy process control and automation systems.

		MooreHawke publishes white paper on Installing Fieldbus in Hazardous Locations By Bruce Bradley, Boehringer Ingelheim Chemicals This paper describes everything you should consider when applying fieldbus in hazardous areas, then shows how it was done. Author uses it in a class he teaches on hazardous environments.

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