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29/1/2009
Exceptional Opportunities in Process Control - Smart Wireless pH and Conductivity - Looking back over his experience with pH and conductivity measurements, Greg McMillan, shares some opportunities with us!
28/1/2010 27/1/2010
    NEWSInstruments chosen for new multi-agency air quality unit - Quantitech has been awarded a contract worth in excess of #1million to provide advanced air sampling and analysis equipment to the multi-agency air quality cell that has been established following the recommendations of the Major Incident Investigation Board for the Buncefield (GB) incident.

    PRODUCTCompact 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.

    publicationsVision + Image HandbookImage & 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.

    EVENTSSponsors 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.

    PRODUCTLoad 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.

    PRODUCTOpen 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.

26/1/2010
    NEWSBLOGWireless 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.WirelessHart
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    PRODUCTAvoid 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.

    PRODUCTLinear 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

    EVENTSSafety & 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).

25/1/2010
    PRODUCTData Portal has extensive collection of device and component data - In just one year after its much anticipated launch, the EPLAN Data Portal has had a tremendous effect on engineering - 4.5 million downloads speak for themselves. This innovative web-based portal delivers around 100,000 items of the latest tested and certified component and device data from numerous leading component manufacturers, thereby giving users an extra productivity boost.

    PRODUCTA 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.

    EVENTSUser 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.

    EVENTSUser 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.

22/1/2010 21/1/2010
    EDUCATION/RESEARCHTop ten tips for industrial training!BLOG - MCP's John Saysell has these useful recomendations to ensure that training delivered to employees is effective. "In many cases, the training is either irrelevant to the organisation's real needs or there is too little connection made between the training and the workplace or even workstation!"

    PRODUCTNew 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.

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

    PRODUCTBuilt-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.

    PRODUCTPrecision 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.

    NEWSImproving 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.

    peopleChanges 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.

    EDUCATION/RESEARCHELVIS 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.

    NEWSAn AifricCentre 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.

    PRODUCTServo 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.

20/1/2010
    PRODUCTRead & write network data - A new addition to the Anybus gateway family from HMS Industrial Networks, enables a Profibus-DP Master to read and write J1939 network data for control and monitoring tasks. The gateway accomplishes this by operating simultaneously as a Profibus-DP Slave on a Profibus network and as a CAN node on a J1939 network.

    PRODUCTIndustrial 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.

    PRODUCTNew 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.

19/1/2010
    PRODUCTHydrostatic pressure sensor - The Deltapilot M hydrostatic pressure sensor from E+H is used in level, volume and mass measurement in liquids and paste-like media. The area of application ranges from process engineering and process instrumentation through to the pharmaceutical and food industry.

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    EDUCATION/RESEARCHStudying 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.

    PRODUCTNew 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.

    PRODUCTDrift 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.

    PRODUCTHigh 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.

18/1/2009
    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.

    PRODUCTNew 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.

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resourceNew 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

16/1/2010
    EVENTSWinner celebratesNew young scientist named!blog - One of the first events in Ireland in the new year is the Young Scientist Exhibition held annually in January. This years event now known as the BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition has been in full swing for the past few days. School students from across Ireland's 32 counties descended on the RDS in Dublin set up their stands for the 46th BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition.

15/1/2010 14/1/2010
    PRODUCTEasy handling and space-saving design - The Harting Han® 7 D and Han® 8 D compact industrial connectors are now available with Han-Quick Lock® termination technology to give a combination of easy handling and space-saving design.

    publications 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.

    PRODUCTCompact 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.

    NEWSSpecialty 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.

    EDUCATION/RESEARCHSimplifies 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.

    PRODUCTGraphically 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.

13/1/2010
    NEWSblogWireless ball back in ISA's court - The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) confirmed to ISA shortly before Christmas that it must hear the appeal filed by CONTROL magazine editor in chief Walt Boyes and others against the ratification of the ISA 100.11a wireless standard back in August 2009. It was ISA's handling of what is now widely referred to as "the Boyes appeal" which resulted in ANSI failing to accept ISA 100.11a at its regular meeting in November. (from IAI)

    PRODUCTBackground 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.

    APPLICATIONPressure 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.

    EVENTSKennisdagen 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.

12/1/2010
    NEWSNew funding for growth in water monitoring technology - Innovative monitoring instrumentation company, Intellitect Water has announced a funding injection of over #2 million to support rapid growth in sales of the company's unique drinking water monitoring technology.

    NEWSKey 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.

    EDUCATION/RESEARCHTraining 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.

    EVENTSParticipation 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)

11/1/2010
    PRODUCTOut-of-the-box application provides new visibility to help achieve energy efficiency - Wonderware Ireland has introduced their Corporate Energy Management Application. The new application enables manufacturing and industrial automation customers to easily and quickly implement an energy management program and achieve sustainability goals. This application helps clients respond better to energy consumption challenges.

    PRODUCTData 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.

    NEWSblogJoining 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. PRODUCTLow 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.

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resourceNon-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.

    NEWSNew 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).

8/1/2010 7/1/2010
    peopleAppointment announced in major power solution provider - AEG Power Solutions, has announced the appointment of Michael Adams as Global VP for Data & IT. This is a new role for the company and signifies its intention to increase its penetration into this important sector.

    PRODUCTNew 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.

    EVENTSInterconnection 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

6/1/2010
    publicationsRead-out - into another year! - The latest issue of Read-out, the first of 20190 has been published. It is distributed to almost 2400 named professionals in Ireland and, on subscription to professionals outside of the island!

    NEWSCollaboration 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.

    EVENTSWireless 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.

5/1/2010
    EVENTSNew gas zone at environmental show - The organisers of WWEM 2010 have announced a new Gas Detection zone at the 2010 conference and exhibition, signalling coverage of the workplace environment for the first time.

    peopleAppointment 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.

    peopleSix 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).

4/1/2010
    PRODUCTSecure integration of MES applications - Wonderware has announced the availability of version 3.5 of the Wonderware® Enterprise Integrator software solution, enabling secure integration of Wonderware manufacturing execution software (MES) applications, such as Operations, InBatch™, Intelligence and other shop-floor applications, with enterprise resource planning, product lifecycle management, supply chain management, laboratory information management and other enterprise systems

    PRODUCTNew 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.

    PRODUCTCompletely 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.

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


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