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How to Design and Configure Secure Industrial Networks
Constant industrial network monitoring throughout the network life cycle will mitigate any security risks as the network evolves. -
The Robots Are Coming: Are your employees ready?
Endless examples of robot uprisings and plots for world domination haven’t assisted the technology’s efforts to be welcomed by humans in the workplace. This article discusses three crucial steps to alleviating human resistance to robot deployment. -
Webinar Recording: Advanced Calibration Techniques Based on Loop Testing
There are advanced calibration techniques based on loop testing. Perform individual instrument calibration to achieve maximum accuracy. -
AutoQuiz: How Are the Maintainability and Maintenance of Automation Systems Related?
Maintainability is the probability that a device will be restored to an operating condition within a specified period when maintenance is done with prescribed resources and procedures. -
How to Manage Control Valve Response Issues in the Field
A sensitive flow measurement is needed to identify the installed flow characteristic online. -
How to Prevent Impulse Line Blockages Due to Temperature Variability
Closely monitor the temperature of liquids in impulse lines, and always check the viscosity to ensure it is within acceptable operating limits. -
AutoQuiz: How to Use the Parity System to Detect Data Transmission Errors
Parity is a simple method using a binary code (“1” or “0”) to detect data transmission errors by making the sum of the “1” bits in the source data either an odd or an even number. -
My Journey on a "Yellow Brick" Path to Becoming an ISA Fellow
ISA author and leak detection expert Ed Farmers shares his life experiences in industrial automation on the road to becoming an ISA Fellow. -
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Embedded Intelligent Adaptive PID Controller for an Electromechanical System [Technical]
It can be difficult to define suitable PID gains when an industrial plant has a high level of complexity, such as, modeling nonlinearities, time delay and structural uncertainties. -
AutoQuiz: What Electrical Event Can Occur With a 24 VDC Open-Collector Output Sinking Configuration?
An NPN (sinking) open-collector, when “energized,” switches the load side of the relay (at terminal “A”) to ground (terminal “B”). -
How Visual Data Analytics Software Improves Natural Gas Well Site Efficiency and Reliability
Oil and gas fields in several states use new technology at production well sites to capture methane and natural gas liquid streams. -
Primer: Essential Guide to Industrial Wireless Network Configuration and Layout Options
One of the first steps when creating a new wireless instrumentation network using is a site survey. -
AutoQuiz: What Device Is Used to Convert an Analog Signal From a Transmitter to the Signal Required by a Digital Controller?
A digital controller requires a digital signal as its input. A 4-20 mA transmitter outputs an analog signal. Therefore, a device to convert an analog (A) signal to a digital (D) is required. -
The Ball Is in Your Court Now
ISA's 2019 achievements include a surplus budget, membership growth, and volunteer leaders moving in the same direction to achieve strategic objectives. -
Will Blockchain Technology Disrupt the Industrial Control System World?
Potential blockchain applications are protection and verification of device firmware and application software updates. -
Why Most Modern Process Plants Fail to Take Full Advantage of Automation System Capabilities
Basic control functions may keep a process stable, but much more is needed to optimize performance and achieve specific company goals -
AutoQuiz: What Are the NPV and IRR Methods for Evaluating Industrial Automation System Capital Investments?
Net present value (NPV) by itself is not a good indicator of the viability of a project or a good differentiator between two competing projects. -
How to Use Industrial Simulation to Increase Learning and Innovation
New projects expose automation professionals to more learning opportunities to continue to grow their skill sets and expertise. -
AutoQuiz: What Is the Logical Analysis Troubleshooting Method for an Industrial Process?
Once a problem is identified in an industrial process, data must be gathered and analyzed to determine a viable set of potential actions and solutions. -
Energy in Fluid Mechanics
A common issue in a lot of pipeline work is ensuring the physical line data and operating data are consistent.
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