e-letters and web publications received during week ending 29th Jan 2010 Technical Press Insider Mackey's musings ACP THin Client Newletter ControlGlobal e-news Flow Sensing Alert Position Sensing Alert Sensor Transmitters Alert Humidity sensing & Moisture Alert Test Patterns What's working in marketing & e-business Contemporary Controls e-newsletter Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Automation/InTech Weekly Control Engineering EME Process News Specs & Techs ControlGlobal e-news There are a number of newsletters we receive which are only available in pdf format or are not available in html as web pages. These may not be listed here!

Relative humidity and dew point catalogue - Michell Instruments have released a new edition of their moisture and humidity product catalogue, which contains comprehensive information on their range of relative humidity transmitters and sensors, dew point transmitters and humidity calibration instruments.

Testing time for vacuum cleaner manufacturer - A company that designs and build custom test equipment for the manufacturing and research industries has developed a cost saving sub-system that allows eight dynamometer test rigs to share a single calibration unit based on a Digital TorqSense transducer from Sensor Technology.

Non-contact position measurement in membrane-style packaging - The MagnetoPot is new non-contacting linear potentiometer based upon a fully sealed membrane strip and a simple magnet that together provide position feedback from 8 mm to 1200 mm in a low profile and robust design with exceptionally long life capability.

German exhibition to highlight energy efficiency - The Exhibition Committee of the SENSOR+TEST and the Executive Board of the AMA Association for Sensor Technology have jointly decided to make energy efficiency the focal topic of the SENSOR+TEST trade fair this May.

Extension & enhancement of Ethernet line extenders - Westermo Data Communications has expanded and improved its Wolverine range of industrial Ethernet line extenders with the addition of the new DDW-225 and an enhanced version of the existing DDW-120.

Electronic loads and power supplies - StanTronic Instruments has announced that it has been appointed distributor for Maynuo Electronic, which specialises in the manufacture of programmable electronic loads and power supplies with an outstanding price/performance ratio, in Great Britain,Ireland and Germany.

AMC Processor Module with Extended Temperature option - Concurrent Technologies have announced their latest high performance Advanced Mezzanine Card (AdvancedMC®) single width, mid-height or full-height, processor module suitable for AdvancedTCA®, MicroTCA™, Scope Alliance and proprietary platforms.

Packaged change management solution drives increased efficiency of personnel and productivity - GE Intelligent Platforms has announced the availability of its new SmartStart for Proficy® Change Management, a packaged software and services solution that is designed to get users started quickly with the company’s award-winning asset management software solution.

Compact Inclinometers for OEM applications introduced - ASM has introduced its smallest addition to the POSITILT® inclinometer series that is available in single and dual axis versions. By using MEMS technology, this new inclinometer PTAM20 series is packaged into a very compact, flat housing making it ideally suited for OEM applications.

Image & Vision handbook updated - The 4th edition of Stemmer Imaging's extremely popular Imaging & Machine Vision handbook is now available. Packed with over 50% more pages than Issue 3, and including improved technical overviews and easier to use selection guides, the latest edition is being printed in German for the first time as well as English.

Sponsors for interactive robotics station - The Automation Federation (AF) has announced that Rockwell Automation and Rockwell Collins will participate in the AF Technology Quest exhibit at the 2010 American Boy Scout Jamboree, which will be held from 26 July to 4 August 2010, at Fort A.P. Hill, (VA US). This historic event will celebrate the "100th Year of Scouting in America" and will attract more than 250,000 Scouts per day.

Load versus displacement - RDP Electronics can offer a combination of standard products to provide a simple-to-configure, cost effective system for plotting load versus displacement. Typical applications include materials testing, lifting platforms and vehicle testing.

Open standards platform for integrating building automation systems launched - FacilityWorX,from Iconics, enables facility managers to intelligently reduce cost, increase security, improve alarm response time and achieve better energy efficiency. It provides an open standards software integration platform for existing building automation systems to achieve a complete operational view of an entire building or campus.

Wireless convergence? - The ISA100 standards committee, Wireless Systems for Automation, will hold a series of meetings in Orlando (FL US), 9-11 February. Subcommittee ISA100.12 will meet each day of the event, and will address the key topic: long-term convergence of the WirelessHART specification with the ISA-100.11a standard.

Convergence?

Avoid forming of irritating droplets and wetness - The new condensation monitor EE46 from E+E Elektronik is specially designed for such applications and can be installed in a few seconds on pipelines, walls, and ceilings.

Linear accelerometers - Sherborne Sensors has introduced the A545 series, a range of single, biaxial and triaxial solid state linear accelerometers, designed to measure acceleration and deceleration within demanding environments, and within the same, compact package size

Safety & security symposium - The International Society of Automation (ISA) have announced that the 2010 Industrial Automation Safety and Security Symposium, sponsored by the ISA Safety Division, will take place 28-29 April 2010 in the French Quarter of New Orleans (LA US).

A Range of shackle load cells for harsh environments - LCM Systems has introduced an innovative range of shackle load cells designed specifically for lifting and weighing applications in harsh or rugged environments. Ideal for use in applications such as under-hook hoist and crane weighing, cable tension monitoring and crane load safety monitoring, the sensors are available in either cabled or wireless telemetry versions.

User Conference 2010 - PROFIBUS UK tells us that the 7th annual PROFIBUS and PROFINET User Conference will be held from 29-30 June 2010 at Stratford-on-Avon in Warwickshire. Following the successful theme established as a result of six years of positive delegate feedback, this user focused event will feature a comprehensive, multi-stream educational programme that will lead new users through both PROFIBUS and PROFINET, from the basic technology through to its use and application experience in real world industrial and process applications.

User group planned end September - The 2010 Emerson Global Users Exchange content planning for this year's conference is underway! The Call for Presentations has been released and abstract submittals will be accepted through March 15, 2010.

Industrial Communications -

Award winning software enhancement - InduSoft's powerful Human Machine Interface and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) software now works with the latest versions of Microsoft Windows. InduSoft Web Studio (IWS) version 6.1 Service Pack 6 is fully compatible with Windows 7 (both 32 and 64-bit) and Windows Server 2008 R2.

e-letters and web publications received during week ending 22th Jan 2010 Madgetech newsletter NewsInsights Training & Certification e-news ControlDesign e-news The world of Electronic Test Equipment Flow Sensing Alert The world of Robotic Systems Position sensing Alert The world of Motion Control Components Sensors & Transmitters Alert Humidity & Moisture Alert MeasurIT Technologies newsletter Control Matters Automation/Intech Weekly The world of T&M Flow Control Newsletter Control Engineering EME Mackey's Musings HazardEx Specs & Techs The world of Quality Control The world of Lab Equiopment Humidity and Moisture Sensing Alert ControlGlobal e-news There are a number of newsletters we receive which are only available in pdf format or are not available in html as web pages. These may not be listed here!

Melt pressure measuring chain is precise and reliable - When moulding components to very tight dimensional tolerances the precise measurement and recording of melt pressure is essential to ensure minimum out of spec product. The new melt pressure measuring chain from Kistler brings new precision and repeatability to measuring this important process parameter directly in front of the screw.

New website launched - Invensys Operations Management has launched its new corporate website. The new site shows how the company's premier industry brands and solutions offer the most holistic, cost-effective way to optimise and improve the performance and profitability of its clients' business operations.

Wireless I/O adaptor modules for distributed automation applications - The new Wireless POINT I/O Adapter (ILX34-AENWG) is a high-speed, standards-based 802.11g wireless I/O adapter from ProSoft.

Top ten tips for industrial training! -

New transmission probe - Aabspec has released a new dual sample transmission probe for their #S and #SX multi-mode spectroscopy/ microscopy systems. The probe is formed in a single piece of 316 stainless steel (no welds, no brazes) and provides lower thermal mass with integral sample temperature read-out.

New transmission probe - Aabspec has released a new dual sample transmission probe for their #S and #SX multi-mode spectroscopy/ microscopy systems.

Built-in motor wizard works with most servo motors for easy integration - ORMEC Systems Corporation (ORMEC) has just announced the global launch of the XD-Series, a new family of Indexer Servo Drives, providing high-reliability motion control capabilities for even the most challenging applications.

Precision level sensor "Off the Shelf" - The Gill Sensors 'R-Series' is a precision "off the shelf" liquid level sensor, developed for motorsport, military and industrial applications. The sensor has no moving parts, utilising advanced capacitive technology to accurately monitor the liquid level.

Improving automation at twelve sites - PAS has announced that Scottish Power has selected its comprehensive alarm management and control performance software and services to improve the operations of twelve sites comprising gas-fired, coal-fired, and hydro-electric power generation stations.

Changes at sensor company - In order to be prepared for its continuing successful development in the years to come, Contrinex, the Swiss based sensor company, shas reinforced its management team by winning a top manager from a global market leader as Chief Business Officer and completing succession planning, as the 2nd generation joins the Managing Board.

ELVIS at university - Kingston University (GB) recently purchased thirty NI ELVIS (National Instruments Educational Laboratory Virtual Instrumentation Suite) units to equip its state-of-the-art laboratories for its new Mechatronic Engineering course, which started in 2009.

Centre of excellence to support clients in North and Francaphone Africa - Invensys Operations Management has opened a new facility in Algiers (DZ), strengthening its commitment to clients in the North African market.

Servo accelerometers - Sherborne Sensors has announced the launch of the A200 Series, a family of high-precision, gravity referenced linear servo accelerometers, offering measurement resolution down to 0.05 mg.

Industrial gateway for data acquisition, visualization and control - GE Intelligent Platforms has announced the availability of its Industrial Gateway Server (IGS) 7.5 drivers for the company's Proficy® software.

New flight test sensors - The new FTS fibre optic displacement sensors from Ixthus are designed for flight test applications. Weighing just 175 grams, the sensor electronics feature a 25 x 50 x 75 mm enclosure with MIL-DTL-83513 Micro-D connector for power and output signals.

Read-out 10.01 Details of the current issue and a downloadable pdf copy.

Studying automation at (very) long distance - Distance learning is one of the new ways of learning and IDC Technology have been in the forefront. Here is perhaps an extreme example in more senses than one. Extreme climate and extreme distance. So wrap up well and meet one of their students in Antartica.

New series provides flexible, functional industrial network security - To mark the introduction of a new decade (hopefully not with a bang!) where they hope that industrial network security will be widely adopted, Byres Security are starting off 2010 with the introduction of a new line of Tofino products, the Tofino Argon Product Series.

Drift free dewpoint measurements in vacuum - The S8000 Integrale cooled mirror hygrometer, from Michell Instruments, provides highly reliable, drift-free dew-point measurements in vacuums as low as 0.05 mbar, making it unique in its category. It is ideal for applications, such as oil refilling of transformers, which involve vacuum pumping.

High performance, cost-effective sunlight readability, together with outstanding indoor colour saturation - Anders Electronics has announced the availability of its newest sunlight readable 2.8" TMR TFT display which is pecially designed for portable applications like mobile handsets, remote monitoring systems, industrial and metering products, portable measuring devices, and medical devices.

The 2010 Control Readers' Choice Awards, ControlGlobal's 18th annual survey of brand preference among suppliers of process automation technologies, represent the collective opinion of more than 1,000 process automation professionals. Those surveyed include the print magazine's U.S.-centric readership as well as subscribers to theie increasingly international digital media outlets anchored at our website ControlGlobal.com. (links to which The Read-out Signpost feature in our weekly e-news notices!) And while the results certainly still reflect a North American bias (more than 90% of respondents hail from the 50 United States), the increased participation of industry professionals from outside the U.S. buoyed the standings for more than a few European and Asian players.

New IT management software - RiZone, Rittal's new IT management software, along with Microsoft's System Centre Operations Manager (SCOM), represents the first commercial software which extends beyond the infrastructure components and allows the power consumption monitoring of all devices enabling real energy savings to be easily achieved.

New website with improved sales and service functionality - Intepro Systems have gone live with a new website offering greater levels of functionality for visitors. The new website is the latest development in a restructuring of the company

Collaborative Process Automation Systems - This book conveys what control systems are really about, and lets you tap into the wealth of further functions presented by modern process control systems, that allow the safe, secure, and efficient operation of an automated plant.

Compact filter for DC/DC converters - Calex Electronics Ltd announces the availability of the EFIL-100-10 filter module. The EFIL-100-10 is a compact 1" x 2" x 0.45" (2.54 x 5.08 x 1.14 cm) input differential and common mode filter for Calex DC/DC Converters.

Specialty chemicals company in China, receives Award - The HART® Communication Foundation has recognised the Evonik Degussa Specialty Chemicals Company in Shanghai (CN), with the HART Innovative Achievement Award.

Simplifies Circuit Simulation for Teaching and Design - National Instruments has introduced Multisim 11, the latest version of its circuit simulation software, with specialised editions for both hands-on learning and professional circuit design.

Graphically displaying complete control for multi-loop temperature processes - Gefran's new GF_LOOPER (Gefran Multiloop Controller) provides sophisticated multi-loop process control for 8- or 16-zone configurations in a compact and easy-to-use package. Aimed at precise temperature control in multi-zone furnaces, thermoformers, dryers, small extruders and "hot runner" injection press applications, the high performance controller includes intuitive graphics software for straightforward configuration and monitoring across the total multi-loop process.

Wireless ball back in ISA's court -

Background suppression photosensor offers two operating modes and best-of-breed range - New from Carlo Gavazzi is a diffuse photoelectric sensor extending the company's background suppression technology out to long-range operation.

Pressure at speed - . To maintain the company's consistently high performance standards, Ginetta has chosen Variohm EPT3100 pressure transducers to monitor oil, fuel and water pressure across all of its G50 series race cars.

Kennisdagen 2010 - Under the heading 'Knowledge, skills and contacts' Kennisdagen 2010 (Knowledge Days 2010) is the central meeting point for the automation industry in the Benelux.

Key RTLS Patent granted and enables highly accurate position detection over long range - Essensium N.V., has announced that the European Patent Office published a key patent granted to them regarding the ranging method which enables their unique and industry-leading combination of high accuracy and long range in their wireless RTLS (Real Time Location System) products.

Training at Maintec - Visitors to the MCP stand at Maintec 2010 in Birmingham (GB 2/3 Marckh 2010), will be able to spend time talking to hands-on training and consultancy experts. Of particular relevance, in the current climate, is that MCP can show how effective maintenance can reduce business costs, with typical ROI of 200% within 2 years.

Participation in British maintenance event - With the growing awareness of the importance of condition monitoring of rotating machinery and especially that of electric motors, Whitelegg Machines have again invited Tim Thomas, Senior Engineer of Baker Instrument Company, to join them at Maintec 2010 (02- 04/03/2010)

Data centre saves costs with server racks - Equinix from Frankfurt, a leading provider for colocation services, has equipped its data centres with Rittal TS 8 server racks for many years. Now the data centre specialist focuses on a further Rittal domain, equipping its data centres using Rittal's power distribution technology Ri4Power.

Joining the Green Touch Initiative! - IMEC is to take part in the Green Touch Initiative, the consortium initiated by Bell Labs, the research arm of Alcatel-Lucent. The Green Touch Initiative is committed to inventing the technologies that will be at the heart of the next generation of sustainable networks. Low power Ex d pilot valve has IEC Ex Approval - ASCO Numatics has new (WS)LPKF low power pilot with Ex d certification for the compact 551, 552 and 553 series pilot valves. The valve is available with either an aluminium or stainless steel enclosure, and with a power consumption of just 0.5W at 24V DC, has the lowest consumption of any Ex d certified valve for the process industry.

Non-contact website! - Ixthus Instrumentation Ltd, experts in non-contact position and force measurement has launched a new website at showcasing its complete range of measurement sensors and transducers, weighing controllers, and vibration monitoring and calibration equipment.

New sales office in Shenzhen - Intepro Systems, market leaders in power system and component automated test equipment (ATE), announces the opening of its China headquarters in the Nanshan District in Shenzhen (CN).

e-letters and web publications received during week ending 8th Jan 2010/b> Industrial Networking e-news PharmaManf Web watcher ENN Weekly Digest David Spitzer's e-zine The world of Industrial Automation ControlDesign e-news The world of shoch, vibration and noise! Position Sensing Alert Sensor Transmitter Alert Control Matters Automation/InTech Weekly The world of Pneumatics Flow Control Newsletter Control Engineering EME Specs & Techs The world of Valve Technology Factory Automation UpDate Sensors & Transmitters Superfactory Newsletter The world of Wireless Technology ControlGlobal e-news There are a number of newsletters we receive which are only available in pdf format or are not available in html as web pages. These may not be listed here!

Fast track to altitude! - Development of a vertical take-off and landing unmanned aerial vehicle is nearing completion, thanks in part to a non-contact digital torque sensor, TorqSense, from Sensor Technology, which proved the only viable option for use on the test rig.

Complete all rounder in pressure - Cerabar M from Endress & Hauser, is a new instrument of their M-Platform. The compact allrounder is used for absolute and overpressure measurement in gases, steams or liquids in all areas of process engineering and process instrumentation.

High performance single board computer features Intel's latest processor for optimum performance/watt - GE Intelligent Platforms demonstrates its commitment to, and leadership in, CompactPCI®platforms with the announcement of the CT12 6U CompactPCI high performance single board computer.

New options for pro-audio and industrial control - Foremost Electronics have announced the availability of the MERP12 range of rotary encoders. This new series of encoders has been designed to replace traditional rotary potentiometers in a wide range of applications and have the added benefit of being illuminated.

Interconnection solutions for industry - At Southern Electronics 2010 (10/11 February 2010), the Harting Technology Group will be featuring its broad range of electrical and electronics interconnection solutions. Their electronics assembly operation - Harting Integrated Solutions (HIS) - will also be demonstrating its backplane and sub-assembly capabilities

Collaboration to provide high-current power measurements - Yokogawa Europe has teamed up with Hitec Power Protection of Almelo, (NL) to develop a range of high-current power measurement solutions combining Yokogawa's family of precision power analysers with Hitec's Zero-flux™ range of DC current-transformer based sensors.

Wireless demonstration at Malaysian event - The HART® Communication Foundation demonstrated WirelessHART™ technology, the first interoperable wireless communication standard for the process industries, during the recent Instrument Forum organised by Petronas, Malaysia's national petroleum company.

Appointment presages significant growth - Kepware Technologies has just announced the promotion of Tony Paine, former Executive VP/CTO of the company, to the position of President. Mr. Paine will have responsibility for all operations of the company.

Six appointements improve safety capability - Hima-Sella has appointed Neil Hibbert (right) as Key Account Manager for Safety and Control, Nathan George as Sales Applications Engineer, John Chadwick as Technical Support Group Supervisor and is currently recruiting three full-time Principal Engineers to boost its existing functional safety management team, based in Stockport (GB).

New level probe for hydrostatic measurement - The new Waterpilot FMX21 of Endress+Hauser is a robust long-term stable pressure sensor for hydrostatic level measurement. It represents the highest degree of reliability and safety. The housing variants are aligned to application requirements in an optimum fashion and make Waterpilot well suited to potable water, waste water through to seawater applications.

Completely wireless switching devices for ATEX zones 1, 2, 21 and 22 - The new 8074 F series position switches and 8040 F series command devices from Stahl, are truly, completely wire-less solutions for radio signal communication. Requiring neither signal lines nor external energy supply connections, the units can be freely installed in zone 1, 2, 21, or 22 hazardous areas. Users therefore need not worry about any wiring when e.g. retrofitting the command devices into difficult-to-access machines or plants.

PdM in China - Many process and manufacturing plants operate preventive maintenance activities (PM). This article discusses Pdm in Chinese gas plants!