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		Wi-Fi Isn’t Magic – the Laws of Physics Still Rule - 05/03/12 Automation.com, May 2012 By B&B Electronics Wi-Fi may be at the cutting edge of technology, but the laws of physics and radio broadcasting have not changed. To work, Wi-Fi must adapt to those laws. Developments in hardware and software allow Wi-Fi to use the basic principles of radio to extend range and increase reliability.

		How to Choose the Right Bus for Your Measurement System - 04/05/12 Automation.com, April 2012 By National Instruments Each bus has different advantages and is optimized for throughput, latency, portability, or distance from a host. This white paper examines PC bus options and outlines the technical considerations to keep in mind when choosing the right bus for an measurement application.

		The Internet of Things - 02/27/12 Automation.com, January 2012 By Advantech The commercial and home uses of the Internet of Things are increasing on a daily basis. In the world of Automation and Control, the opportunities are quite literally endless, but several broad areas come immediately to mind.

		EtherNet/IP: When to go Wireless - 01/12/12 Automation.com, January 2012 By Justin Shade and Bob Licata, Phoenix Contact Because wireless networks have inherent latency and bandwidth limitations that wired networks don’t have, there are several considerations to make when designing a wireless EtherNet/IP network.

		Real Time Control Over the Web - 11/17/11 Automation.com, November 2011 By Steve Jahnke, Galixsys Networks Devices make use of the Web to send and receive data, usually from a cloud service or backend server. Most of the inherent latency and processing problems of the web can be removed if XML document passing is not used as the means to transmit generic commands.


		Building a Business Case for Wireless - 10/19/11 Automation.com, October 2011 By Apprion This white paper provides some best practices, core economic benchmarks and performance metrics to use when developing a strategy and plans for deploying wireless at a plant. It includes case study examples with proven real-world data of the positive ROI of industrial wireless application systems.

		Improving SCADA Operations Using Wireless Instrumentation - 06/20/11 Automation.com, June 2011 By Hany Fouda, Schneider Electric Integrating wireless instrumentation with SCADA systems can drive operational efficiency and reduce deployment costs. The purpose of this paper is to explore the particular ways in which operators can tightly integrate wireless instrumentation networks with SCADA and realize the full benefits of such an integrated solution. Wireless Instrumentation

		Defense in Cyber Space - 05/19/11 By Trent Nelson, Idaho National Laboratory, and Jeff Becker, Honeywell For industrial facilities, the increased vulnerability of the enterprise resulting from open wireless architectures, coupled with a rise in cyber attacks, has made electronic security a major concern. This whitepaper discusses the present situation regarding cyber security, beating the hackers and how to protect plants against potential cyber attacks.

		Solving Industrial Monitoring Challenges through Wireless I/O - 08/30/10 By Bill Conley, B&B Electronics Whitepaper considers the types of features and capabilities that are needed in the next generation of wireless I/O products and provides suggestions for what is important in terms of equipment, installation and support.

		Overcoming Concerns about Wireless PACs and I/O in Industrial Automation - 08/18/10 By Opto 22 While there are good reasons to use wireless, several concerns remain. Among them are security, network performance and reliability, availability and cost of I/O components, and the necessity of choosing between wired and wireless solutions up front.

		Turbo Chain: A New Recovery System Beyond Ethernet Redundant Ring Technology - 03/10/10 By Sean Wang, Moxa This white paper will explore the various challenges presented by existing redundant networking technologies and introduce a new redundant solution that resolves many existing problems.

		Dual-RF Wireless Redundancy - 03/10/10 By Jackie Shi, Moxa This paper explains the traditional single-RF (single radio frequency) and dual-RF (dual radio frequency) wireless architectures, and show what Moxa provides in the way of dual-RF technology.

		WiFi Interface Identifier By RF Industries Today’s wireless market has exposed us to many new, and some familiar connectors. Many of these connectors are not easily recognizable. This white paper provides background on the common WiFi connectors and some tips to help you identify them.

		Video Transmission Using Cellular Gateways - 06/09/09 By Greg Santos, Longwatch By using cellular technology, video can be transmitted from remote sites to HMI/SCADA systems at a relatively low cost. Includes guidelines on cellular services, how to set up a cellular system, and lists of resources.

		Applying Wireless to EtherNet/IP Automation Systems - 06/04/09 By Gary Enstad & Jim Ralston, Prosoft Technology While EtherNet/IP has many advantages, cable installation is often expensive, and communications to remote sites or moving platforms may not be reliable or cost-effective. Wireless Ethernet technologies have emerged that can now reliably reduce network costs while improving plant production.

		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.

		Visibility, Enablement, and Process Innovation for a Mobile Workforce - 02/28/09 By Wonderware In a modern plant, the right time to view information is not when you are standing in front of an operator console. It is when you are in the field, in front of a failing piece of equipment or discussing a problem while on the move. More often than not, the right way to deliver information is by putting it in the hands of a mobile worker.

		Enterprise Mobility for Manufacturing Whitepaper - 01/21/09 By Motorola Enterprise mobility has emerged as a top strategic initiative among leading global organizations. This white paper provides insight into the advantages gained by deploying mobile solutions in manufacturing. The paper reveals how manufacturing firms have empowered their workers with mobile solutions and significantly increased their effectiveness. Based on feedback from over 6,000 decision-makers and more than 2,500 mobile workers, the white paper addresses key questions.

		Improving Plant Production with Wireless Condition Monitoring - 01/10/08 by Jim Ralston, ProSoft Technology Mechanical failure of motors, drives and other vital electromechanical equipment are among the most common reasons for production stoppages. Fortunately, recent advancements in vibration monitoring and data analysis have lead to condition monitoring systems that can accurately detect a problem before failure, thus reducing costly machine shutdowns and maximizing production output.

		Using Operator Interfaces to Optimize Performance of Industrial Wireless Networks - 10/06/07 By Jim Ralston, Prosoft Technology This article will explore the use of a wireless diagnostic OLE for Process Control (OPC) server technology to embed diagnostic information in human machine interfaces (HMIs), thus optimizing industrial wireless network performance.

		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.

		Wireless technology in industrial automation - 12/27/11 By Johan van der Westhuizen,Yokogawa The use of wireless technology in industrial automation systems offers a number of potential benefits. Here’s what Yokogawa thinks about wireless.

		Overcoming barriers to wireless adoption - 05/03/11 By Adrienne Lutovsky, ProSoft Technology Questions regarding security, reliability and capacity of wireless continue to prevent conservative end users from reaping its benefits. Can these be overcome?

		The Five Pitfalls of 4G Baseband - 11/21/10 Embedded Computing Design, October 2010 By Dr. Chris Rowen, Tensilica Half the work when designing a 4G baseband SoC is straightforward. There are pitfalls, to be sure, but with the right tools, cores, algorithm integration, architecture, and implementation, it’s a very solvable problem. Registration required to read paper.

		Mapping Technical And Operational Challenges Of Mobile Computing Deployments By David Krebs and Casey Holmes, VDC VDC Research believes that a model that focuses on technical and operational cost drivers will provide customers with an accurate baseline from which they can make mobile and wireless investment decisions. One of the most striking misunderstandings is how little hard costs actually matter in the total cost of the deployment, yet price remains the leading product selection criteria among end users.

		Video Monitoring Helps in Tough Economic Times - 03/11/09 By Steve Rubin, Longwatch Video monitoring can help companies survive through layoffs, plant closings, and idling of plants. The white paper explains that when plants have layoffs or shut down, much work remains to be done, often by a severely reduced workforce. Video can help pick up the workload.

		Utilizing cellular technology with SCADA applications By Michael Meirovitz, Control See Cellular technology can be used with SCADA applications to improve productivity, increase plants’ uptime and prevent damages. Switching from analog modems to cellular modems may improve plant performance and availability significantly.

		Voice in the Warehouse: All Talk, or True Solution? By Tom Singer, Tompkins Associates Voice technology is so appealing today. It offers the promise of hands-free, eyes-free wireless access to the information needed to drive key warehouse processes. For warehousing applications, Voice can provide a fluid, natural user interface.

		Next-generation wireless technology advances asset management Industrial Embedded Systems, November 2008 By Scott D. Constien, Enfora A new class of GPS-enabled, wireless-networked asset management modules with integrated tracking application software is changing the way assets can be located in organizations.

		Choosing the best wireless monitoring and control technology Industrial Embedded Systems, November 2008 By Max Maxfield, Synapse Wireless Like any networking technology, wireless sensor networks depend on an implementation euphemistically known as "the stack." Stacks aren't all created equal, and designers will opt for smaller and more portable stacks in some situations. Paper compares Wireless Mesh Network Protocol (SNAP) to ZigBee.

		Open Industrial Wireless Solutions By Apprion White paper explores the three basic choices when implementing a wireless network: Do you install proprietary wireless products from one vendor? Do you go the point solution route, which will solve one problem at a time? Or do you implement an open, standards-based wireless network?

		Industrial Scale Wireless By Apprion Your industrial wireless network can be reliable, scalable, secure, hardened, and impervious to harsh, hazardous environments. This white paper describes four wireless rules of engagement that will ensure you can deploy and maintain a scalable, bullet-proof industrial wireless network.

		How Mobile Technology Can Optimize the Human Element in Manufacturing Operations By Form Automation Solutions Manufacturing companies need live workers to check production facilities frequently and to correct issues immediately before they escalate. AuditMatic software and mobile computers are being used to automate gathering, analyzing and reporting field data.

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