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The ISA-99 Part 1 standard, "Security for Industrial Automation and Control Systems: Concepts, Terminology and Models," will define the concepts, terminology, and models of industrial automation and control systems security, establishing the basis for the remaining standards in the ISA-99 series.

The single site, single channel system utilizes 43.2 kbps GeminiPD+ mobiles and the ParagonPD+ Base Station. Padcom’s TotalRoam® Mobile Virtual Private Network (VPN) software provides seamless network roaming in the coverage area. Dataradio selected smartBridges for the Access Point hardware.

Mustang Automation and Control is providing the Front End Engineering and Design, detailed engineering, procurement, programming and integration and testing for the facility’s monitoring, process control, safety and management systems. Mustang is also performing engineering, procurement and project management support services for the Tahiti topsides oil and gas facilities.

Banner’s Machine Safety Products catalog includes thousands of products for machine safety applications in its more than 300 full-color pages. High-quality images, detailed selection charts, dimension drawings and specifications are just a few of its features; other highlights include a What’s New section as well as an intuitive iKnow® Machine Safety learning tutorial.

Web store carries IP Access Control solutions, incluidng ClearNet IP and Wireless IP Reader-Controllers, RCI electronic locks, and PowerDSine Power over Ethernet supplies.

The flash demo “Going Panel-Free with ISONAS IP” illustrates how ISONAS IP Reader-Controllers function as network devices, providing direct connection to the company data network and real-time control of facility access. The second demo, “Going PoE with ISONAS IP”, shows how using Power over Ethernet in conjunction with ISONAS IP Readers can streamline and reduce the costs of installing access control. The demos are available now

ISONAS Security Systems has named Dick Burkley President. Burkley, a key partner in the private investment group that launched ISONAS in 1999, has been serving the company as Vice President of Engineering and Technology Development.

ISONAS Security Systems, the leading manufacturer of IP and Wireless IP Reader-Controllers for access control, has moved into new Corporate Offices in Boulder, Colorado. The 13,000+ square foot facility at 6325 Gunpark Drive now houses the Management Team and the Sales, Product Development and Shipping Departments under one roof.

Wonderware, a business unit of Invensys plc, today announced that it has received Frost & Sullivan’s coveted Company of the Year Award for its pioneering work in the human-machine interface (HMI) and manufacturing software technology market segments. The ArchestrA software architecture was recognized as a key industry innovation which has contributed to Wonderware’s marketplace success in combining leading-edge technology with successful business initiatives.

The EZ-LIGHT 7-function model was one of eight products recognized for technological advancement, market impact and service to the industry. Control Engineering's Editor-in-Chief Mark Hoske presented the award at a ceremony on March 21 during National Manufacturing Week in Rosemont, Illinois.

The event, which will take place on Tuesday May 16 and Wednesday, May 17, 2006, features new products and technologies from more than 240 leading suppliers, an all new multi-track technical conference, free keynote presentations and networking opportunities. Several half day pre-conference workshops will be held on Monday, May 15th.

With 16MB of RAM and up to 2 GB of removable SD card program and data storage the WildFireMod is well suited for Linux and for massive data acquisition. Its digital I/O, analog inputs and numerous highly programmable timers make the versatile WildFireMod suitable for complex industrial control applications. The small form factor allows it to be embedded in actuators and tight enclosures.

New-technology flowmeters include those introduced since 1950, including Coriolis, magnetic, ultrasonic, vortex, and thermal. Traditional flowmeters include differential pressure (DP), turbine, positive displacement, and variable area. New-technology flowmeters have been gaining ground on traditional flowmeters in the past few years because they typically have higher accuracy, lower maintenance, and no moving parts.

Intepro America, which markets power electronics systems in North America, is acquiring Schaffner Ltd., of Limerick, Ireland, as well as the corresponding sales and service organizations in the U.K. and U.S. Schaffner Ltd. contributed approximately $4 million to the Schaffner Group's revenues in the last fiscal year.

The event is the largest unbiased venue for automation professionals to hear about technology developments and applications; attend comprehensive training programs; see trend-setting hardware, software, and services; and network with thousands of professionals from around the world.

Wonderware, a business unit of Invensys Systems, Inc., today announced the appointment of Yves Dufort as its representative to the board of directors of the Open Application Group, Inc. (OAGi). Dufort serves as director in the Wonderware applications consulting services group for Wonderware.

This expanded and improved version provides hundreds of essential equations and tables to help select, operate and maintain measurement devices. It will enable engineers and technicians designing and controlling industrial processes to find answers needed to solve day-to-day problems. It is also a useful reference tool for engineering students.