Broad line of combustion efficiency and emissions monitors
The product lines and resources of two industry leaders in combustion and environmental monitoring now are available from AMETEK Process & Analytical Instruments - AMETEK Thermox® and Land Instruments.
AMETEK Thermox offers the process industry's most extensive line of flue gas analysers for measuring oxygen, combustibles, methane and fuel-rich atmospheres. Its WDG-IVC combined Oxygen and Combustibles analysers, for example, are a superior alternative to in-situ probes, even in heavy particulate and high-temperature flue gas streams.
Land Instruments, acquired by AMETEK in 2006, offers a comprehensive range of combustion efficiency and environmental monitoring instruments, including the FGA Series of flue gas analysers.

Solutions for industrial communications
At Hirschmann (Stand #1523), you will find Belden's wide array of industrial cabling solutions, as well as Hirschmaann's wide range of solutions for Industrial Ethernet, factory floor connectivity, and process equipment automation and control.

Firewalls, ISA-S99 Standards and Plant Floor Security - Eric Byres of Byers Security set up a demonstration with laptops configured as HMIs controlling a live PLC. The PLC controlled a pump, which, in turn, controlled flow into a pretend chemical blending system visualized on a screen in the room. He then plugged a common thumb-sized USB key device into the PLC's network. The HSB contained "hacker" software (written in less than a day by a Byres Security employee) that prevented the HMI student "operators" in the room from knowing what was going on and, eventually, it crashed the controller. His company then unveiled a network protection device being marketed through MTL Instruments. Called the Tofino Modbus TCP Enforcer Loadable Security Module (LSM), the module performs detailed analysis and filtering of all Modbus TCP messages. The device uses technology based on the still-evolving ISA99 plant security standard.

Groundbreaking products from MTL
MTL Instruments will be unveiling three exciting new products on stand 1342 this year, each with innovative features tailored to not only meet the demands of our customers and your readers but each ground breaking in their own way. The products we will be sharing with you are in each of the following areas:
Industrial CyberSecurity, where we will be releasing the world's first Modbus TCP Enforcer, designed specifically to address the latest DHS security concerns.
Field Annunciation, combining field annunciation and event recording in a single unit. and
Foundation Fieldbus Power Supplies that offer full redundancy in any environment.

A new era from HIMA
HIMA feature its revolutionary HIMax safety system ensuring safety and plant profitability on stand 1724. This is the first safety system designed to provide uninterrupted system operation throughout the entire life of a processing facility, by maximizing plant availability, productivity and safety. It is based on HIMA's revolutionary Nonstop XMR technology that combines diagnostic-based SIL 3 safety integrity with a scalable fault-tolerant architecture that eliminates false trips and provides for unlimited changes, modifications, expansions, upgrades and regulatory proof testing without taking the plant off-line.

TWA Training in Europe
TWP training are promoting ISA training in Europe especially ISA-88, ISA-95, ISA-99 and ISA-100. They offer both open enrollment and in-company training from their base in the Netherlands. See them on Stand No 2954.

ISA Certification Networking Lunch When: Wednesday, 15 October, 11:30 a.m. Where: CAP Luncheon, Room 503; CCST Luncheon, Room 504, If you are thinking about applying to the CAP® or CCST® certification programs, come enjoy lunch and learn more about the process from current CAPs and CCSTs. ISA staff will be there to answer your specific questions, including those on the new application process. Your peers will give you tips on how to prepare and how certification sets them apart from the competition. The cost for the buffet lunch is $28 per person. Secure your seat in advance while you register

Applied Analytics on-line analysers and sampling systems
For nearly two decades, Applied Analytics has been manufacturing on-line analysers and sampling systems for the chemical, process, pharmaceutical, petrochemical (oil and gas) industries. The instruments we develop and manufacture here in Concord, MA are designed for consistent accuracy, flexibility in measurement parameters, fast response, low maintenance, and durability in even the most corrosive industrial environments. Their process analysers have been installed in such diverse regions of the world as Brazil, Sweden, Mexico, Qatar, northern Canada, Kazakhstan, and Indonesia, among many others. As the company continues to expand its operations and provide elegant analytical solutions, AAI technology stands to become a global standard for the industry. (Stand 1516)

IMI Sensors range
The IMI Sensors division of PCB Piezotronics specializes in the design and manufacture of industrial ICP® accelerometers, vibration sensors, 4-20 mA vibration transmitters, reciprocating machinery monitors, and vibration switches for machinery condition monitoring and predictive maintenance. Highlighted will be our industry exclusive products, such as the new Series 686B 2-wire USB programmable Smart Vibration Switch, which provides a cost-effective alternative to unreliable mechanical switches; loop-powered 4-20 mA transmitters for cost effective on-line monitoring using existing plant systems; Model 699A02 1g handheld shaker, which provides calibration and performance verification at the machine; and the patented Bearing Fault Detector, providing early warning of bearing failure.

YAPFEST dates decided - 14th October
YAPFEST is a social gathering for young automation professionals and students who study engineering and other automation fields. The gathering offers free food and beverages; raffles for prizes, including an Alienware Notebook, MP3 Player, iPod, and Xbox games; musical entertainment; scholarship opportunities; and networking with potential employers. ASCO Numatics, the world's leading manufacturer of flow control and pneumatics solutions, will be presenting two scholarship awards and offering other scholarship opportunities during YAPFEST 2008. Attendees will also receive a free conference session pass to ISA EXPO for the day of YAPFEST and a 50% off coupon for any ISA book that can be used at the bookstore at ISA EXPO.

New technologies in process automation
Pepperl+Fuchs on booths 2142 and 2530 unveiled their partnership with Christensen Display Products, a leading manufacturer of industrialized monitors. Also, they recently opened a state-of-the-art technology center in Houston that enables them to be more accessible to our customers and markets. And more innovative products from their range!

Exhibit will showcase global standard IEC 61804-3, EDDL and automation system interoperability
The Fieldbus Foundation joins other control industry leaders in supporting Electronic Device Description Language (EDDL) solutions for process automation systems and devices at the ISA104 Standards Committee's booth (#1122). Process automation systems supplied by ABB, Emerson, Invensys, and Siemens will demonstrate EDDL functionality, interoperating with devices from Emerson, Endress+Hauser, Foxboro Eckardt, Metso, MTL, Samson, and Siemens. more...

Phoenix Contact challenges tomorrow's engineers in Student Games
As a provider in the 2008 ISA International Student Games, Phoenix Contact has designed a hands-on problem that challenges engineering students to test their classroom learning. The games are held on the floor of the show, beginning at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 14. ...more

Servomex to preview new gas analysers
Visitors to stand 2835 will have the chance to view the ground-breaking SERVOTOUGH-Oxy and SERVOPRO-MultiExact analyzers, which set new industry benchmarks in flexible, accurate and reliable gas measurement.
Offering an exceptional range of industry-standard options and innovating no less than three unique functions, the Oxy replaces the acclaimed Servomex 1900 to set new standards of performance from a single, cost-effective unit.
The MultiExact offers air separation plants an innovative multi-gas analyzer specifically developed and optimised to the latest industry requirements.

Book Store Your Chance to Pick Up the Latest Technical Publications - And Save Money! Come by booth #2600 and check out the books, thumb through the pages, buy them on site, and save the cost of shipping when you take your books with you! If you'd like to review the selection of books ahead of time, Check out the catalogue. Nearly all of the titles in the catalog will be available for your review onsite in the ISA Bookstore.

NI help engineers optimise automation systems
NI This year at National Instruments will be showcasing how engineers are optimising their automation systems with high-speed measurements, advanced analysis and control. They show, on stand 2242, a new product that provides high performance deterministic I/O with tight synchronisation for advanced control. We will also be demonstrating LabVIEW 8.6, and how it can reduce the development time of high-performance FPGA-based advanced control and embedded prototyping applications, and more easily create distributed measurement systems to acquire data remotely.

Ocular introduces new HMI systems with advanced touch screen technology
Ocular is introducing two new HMI operator interface systems which combine the robust processing resources of Intel and ARM processors with their new touch screen technology, which is also being introduced at the show. This new all-glass touch screen offers better optical clarity and improved durability in harsh environments over film-based touch screens.

Iconics 3D Theater
ICONICS will introduce new industrial automation software, as well as provide a presentation at its own 3D Theater. They will provide a blockbuster experience at ISA 2008 with multiple showings of its 3D capabilities throughout the show. In addition, be sure to stop by their Café 64 in Booth 1942 for some refreshments and to further experience the “Next Generation in Automation Software”.

Meriam Process Technologies
Meriam will be unveiling recent additions to its product line at this year's show - complete with hands-on demonstrations and the opportunity to interact with Meriam's technical and engineering experts. "This past year, Meriam focused on producing new and innovative testing, calibration and process management solutions," said John Jonscher, Meriam's Vice President of Engineering. "Our M202 Precision Absolute Manometer, along the with MFC 4150 Series of HART® Communicators (right) and the M130 TC Calibrator were created in response to our customers' continuing need of rugged, handheld units with expanded features."

Cold fusion expert to deliver Rimbach lecture
Dr. David J. Nagel, Research Professor at The George Washington University, will present the ISA EXPO 2008 Keynote/Rimbach Lecture on 15 October. He will discuss the potential for a new sensing and instrumentation market with the continued exploration and evolution of cold fusion technology in his Wednesday keynote address entitled, "Instrumentation for Low Energy Nuclear Reactions,".

Smart Dust Inventor to Present Keynote Address
Dr. Kristofer Pister, Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences at UC Berkeley (CA US), will present the opening keynote address at ISA EXPO 2008 in Houston, Texas, on Tuesday, 14 October. Dr. Pister, whose keynote is titled "From Smart Dust to Smart Plants - The Evolution of Wireless Sensor Networking," is the Co-Director of the Berkeley Sensor & Actuator Center, and Co-founder and CTO of Dust Networks.
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