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By Heike Schmeding, AUMA This article provides an update on two key issues currently impacting the actuation industry: host system integration and functional safety. It is a key requirement in any plant installation that the actuators used for opening or closing valves can be smoothly integrated with the plant’s automation system.

More than two dozen HARTING connector configurations have passed rigorous safety testing by UL and been designated “UL-Recognized.”

By Daniel Atzori, PhD Implementing a cost-effective automation strategy is a top priority in the current oil price environment – and critical to eradicating production downtime.

RedFox achieved ATEX/IECEx certification by BASEEFA enabling these Layer 3 switches to be installed in potentially explosive atmospheres.

NTK is installing a control system based on safety PLCs from ABB that continuously monitors load torque as well as working and collision areas in real time.

For the past seven years he was Executive Director IT for Lufthansa AirPlus.

The rBOX510-6COM has obtained ATEX and C1D2 certifications for safe operation in hazardous environments.

Spectrex is a manufacturer of flame and open path gas detectors.

Honeywell’s Assurance 360 program will help Lundin achieve continual and optimal performance of its automation system at the Edvard Grieg field in the Utsira High area of the central North Sea.

Once installed, the updated DCS will manage the processing plant’s production of 90 million cubic meters of rich gas a day. It also includes two test systems and three process simulators.

Automation Fair runs November 18-19, 2015 at McCormick Place West, Chicago, IL USA

Spot On switches are UL 1203 certified, which means they are explosion proof, dust ignition proof, and certified for all hazardous locations.

The 2015 ISA Process Control & Safety Symposium will be held 9-12 November in Houston, Texas, USA.

More than $65,000 in scholarships funds are expected to be distributed in 2016. Application deadline is 15 February 2016.

Exida certified the company’s H and MH series cylinder products for SIL 3.

Using a Zippswitch Pressure Sensitive Safety Switch Mat is one of the best ways to detect and protect a person entering into a hazardous machine area. The Zippswitch Safety Relay is the interface between the Safety Mat and the Machine Stop Controls.

Ashley’s main duties will be to assist in the quotation process for Pilz’s Engineering works and to oversee the implementation of site installations, ensuring Pilz high standards are maintained at all times.

By Dr. Rüdiger Frank, Pilz GmbH & Co Today's robots are being used in production areas in which they have previously not been used. In each case, safety aspects must always be considered on an individual basis and the appropriate safety solution implemented for each application. Safe sensor technology has a key role to play: a modular approach to sensors is required in order to satisfy all applications with regard to safety.

The Performance-based Fire and Gas Systems Engineering Handbook offers an understanding and tools needed to implement a performance-based FGS design.

The Performance-based Fire and Gas Systems Engineering Handbook is a guide to designing and implementing performance-based Fire and Gas Systems (FGS) for process industries.