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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.
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Automation Weekly - Largest VFD, IEC 61131 in OPC-UA, Webinar - Using video in HMI/SCADA, Application wins for ABB, Siemens, Emerson
The August 20, 2008 issue of our Automation Weekly eNewsletter is online now. This issue includes a world record VFD from Siemens, PLCopen adds IEC61131 to OPC-UA, Webinar on using video in HMI/SCADA, Application wins by suppliers, plus other latest automation news and products. Sponsored by AutomationDirect, Citect and Wonderware.
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Torque Telemetry Goes Digital
Machine Design, August 2008
By Brian Duffy and Chris Novak, Honeywell Sensing and Control
If you haven’t taken a good look lately at torque-measurement technology, it may surprise you. Digital RF technology leads the way to more accurate noncontact measurement of torque.
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Proximity Sensing Via Wireless Network
Control Engineering, August 2008
A railcar wheel monitoring system shows how a wireless network sensor operates reliably in extreme temperatures, high vibration, and dirt, with five years between battery changes.
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Radar Transmitter Keeps Processes on the Level
Control, August 2008
Three plants report long-term results with Sitrans LR200 radar level transmitters from Siemens, including Safety Kleen, Nucor and DuPont.
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Get Required Information on a Budget
Automation World, August 2008
American Refining Group in Bradford, Pa., installed a wireless mesh sensor network from Emerson Process Management to monitor high-level alarm switches on tanks in its remote tank farm. American Refining has 24 wireless Emerson sensors right now, and its technicians are still adding and building network.
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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. |
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Emerson’s PlantWeb University Online Learning Center
Free web-based training includes more than 40 brief, practical courses on new automation technologies and strategies. Topics include implementing fieldbus, wireless technology, safety instrumented systems, streamlining maintenance, improving equipment effectiveness, and enhancing plant efficiency. |
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Hazardous Area Instrumentation Training Course - Electronic Download
This is a self-paced training course which covers all aspects of instrumentation and automation systems used in hazardous (classified) locations. |
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Thermo Fisher Scientific acquires AquaSensors
- 08/21/08
AquaSensors will be integrated into Thermo Fisher’s Water Analysis Instruments business (WAI) of the Environmental Instruments Division.
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Global Test Supply relocates headquarters
- 08/20/08
Global Test Supply moved its North American headquarters to a new, expanded facility in Wilmington, NC. |
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Flowmeters
Control Engineering, August 2008
By Dick Johnson
Online survey conducted by Control Engineering and Reed Research says global competition keeps the pressure on both flowmeter performance and cost issues, with no letup in sight.
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IPS North American Client Conference
September 7-11, 2008 – Dallas, TX
IPS will bring together a cross-section of process manufacturing professionals and provide a platform for current and future users to: Imagine what you can do with automation capabilities; Interact with your peers and industry experts; Implement new techniques, emerging technologies, ground-breaking applications and time-saving methods.
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ISA Marketing & Sales Summit
September 17-19, 2008 Cleveland, Ohio
Summit helps marketing and sales executives in automation markets meet the strategic and tactical challenges of the 21st century.
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1st Mediterranean Photonics Conference
June 25-28, 2008 Ischia, Italy
Covers polymers, carbon nanotubes, silicon, photonic crystals, optical fibers, guided and integrated optics for sensors.
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