Outdoor Cabinet Installations made easy - Rittal's pre-cast concrete base/plinths for their range of outdoor free-standing enclosures have been developed to simplify installation and eliminate the need to pour concrete on site.

Custom control panel solutions - IGT Industries offers its customers a time and cost saving single source for complete in house control panel design and manufacture. IGT-Industries HMI products are suitable for use in Marine, Aviation, Railway, Medical, MIL, Industrial, Fire, Security, Telecom and most other electronics applications.

Robust box aids mounting of data cabling in industrial or building networks - The new Ha-VIS preLink® AP box from Harting is a robust housing unit that aids the installation of data networks by allowing cabling to be mounted on walls or pillars in industrial or business premises.

Free membership upgrade on offer! - For a limited time, users, vendors, OEMs and systems integrators who want to reach the motion control market can join MMA for free.

Security in ICS worse than thought! -

Forum sponsorship - Siemens is a sponsor of the ARC World Industry Forum due to be held in Orlando, Florida, from February 6th to 9th this year. The theme of the event is: “Transforming Industry through New Processes and Technologies

Newsletters received in week ending:
27 Jan 2012

Automation Focus
Pharma Webwatcher
BUZZ T&M
Machine Safety UpDate
target="blank">The Shield
Test & Measurement Digest
Pharma QbD News
Automation Weekly
ControlDesign Review
HazardEx
Control Review
Control Engineering Europe
Jim Pinto #300
T&M Instrumentation
Process News
ProfiNews (US Edition) EMT Worldwide
IEN Industrial Equipment
Control UpDate
ControlDesign Update
DPA Direct

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3-phase power quality analysers - Fluke has introduced the new 430 Series II three-phase Power Quality Analysers, the first tools to use a patented algorithm to measure energy waste and quantify its cost.

Precision power supplies offer wider programmability - Aim-TTi has revised their QL series high precision laboratory power supplies to add new features and extra models. The QL Series II incorporates new functions, higher output power, and enhanced bus interfacing.

Testing WLAN - National Instruments has announced early access support for testing next-generation 802.11ac WLAN chipsets and devices.

Power-quality testing - A Yokogawa DL850 ScopeCorder is playing a key part in tests on synchronised switching devices in power systems being carried out by Harmonizer Power Quality AB: a Swedish company that provides power-quality services for industrial and utility customers.

Power from the waves! -

Energy management system for LPG powered ferry - An energy management system for one of the world’s most environmentally-friendly cruise ferries is being supplied by ABB. It is due to be delivered to Viking Line in 2013.

Things going well in loadcells provider - Load cell manufacturer LCM Systems has announced an increase in output, bucking the trend as recent figures announce a slowdown in output from the manufacturing sector.

Greater support for reliability/high power device test - Keithley Instruments has upgraded the capabilities of its Automated Characterization Suite (ACS) Test Environment. ACS Version 4.4 is designed for use with a number of the company’s instrument and system configurations used mainly for automated device characterization and reliability analysis.

Transducers in space! - With the growing importance of Britain's expanding space and satellite industry, demand for specially manufactured transducers from RDP Electronics is increasing.

Brazil to host world fieldbus function - The Fieldbus Foundation (FF) is to hold its 2012 General Assembly from March 6-8 in São Paulo, Brazil. This key automation industry event attracts the world's leading suppliers and end users of FOUNDATION™ fieldbus.

PLC+HMI = HMC - Maple Systems has introduced a revolutionary new product called the HMC. The HMC is cost effective, efficient, and compact, combining an HMI and PLC into one unit. Simply put, HMC=HMI+PLC.

Control in Chilean copper facility - ABB has supplied a vast array of power and automation solutions for Antofagasta’s new flagship Esperanza copper mine in Chile.

Rugged TFT display - Hitachi Display Products Group (DPG) have announced the latest addition to its growing range of Rugged+ TFT display modules.

Wireless protection for industrial doors - Carlo Gavazzi has launched the WSM wireless safety system for use with safety edges on large industrial doors, eliminating easily-damaged spiral cables between the door controller and door.

NPI process optimised - Brazilian company Sigma Technologies recently purchased iLaunch software from Aegis after identifying that their NPI process would greatly benefit from improved speed, accuracy and control.

Irish & British support strengthened! - Lloyd Instruments, part of Ametek, has further strengthened its service and support team in Britain and Ireland with the addition of two further regional Service Engineers.

LED Divisional Marketing Manager appointed - Anglia Lighting has promoted Mark Pinkney to Divisional Marketing Manager, to lead the business into its next phase of growth.

Unique test rig for mobile drilling platforms! - Froude Hofmann and its wholly owned subsidiary Go Power Systems, well known for its engine testing systems have developed a unique drilling test rig for Boart Longyear, an organisation providing mineral exploration services and drilling products for the global mining industry.

Energy efficient cooling using ambient air - Rittal continue to expand their range of TopTherm fan and filter units with a 230V AC 900m3/h variant.

SGs and Arbitrary waveform analysers in Europe - According to new analysis from Frost & Sullivan, (Analysis of the Signal Generator and Arbitrary Waveform Generator Market), the European market generated €126.8 million in 2010 and estimates this to reach €153.9 million in 2017.

Newsletters received in week ending:
20 Jan 2012

David Spitzer's ezine
ePulse: Laser Measurement News
ProductInsights
MadgeTech eNewsletter
Motion Control UpDate
The Shield
PharmaManufacturing enews
HannoverMesse Newsletter
Test & Measurement Digest
IEN Europe ControlEngineering EME
Automation Weerkly
HazardEX
Control Review
ControlDesign Review
HMI & I/O Update
ProfiNews (GB)
DPA Direct
EMT Worldwide
IEN Sensors & Transmitters
ControlDesign Update
Control UpDate
Flow Times (Yoder)

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An intermittant need for gas analysis equipment? - The MCERTS approved Gasmet DX4000 transportable FTIR gas Continuous Emissions Monitoring System is available for hire from Quantitech.

Temperature transmitter for safety applications - The new OPTITEMP TT 51 temperature transmitter, from Krohne, is developed with measurement accuracy, reliability, safety and user efficiency in mind according to a release from the company.

Wireless makes waves in building automation! -

Instrumentation blog! - Instrumentation equipment manufacturer Mantracourt has announced the launch of a 'Blog' about specialist electronic measurement devices for sensors, to assist engineers working in the field of measurement and instrumentation.

Digital sensors & sensor systems: practical design - Professor Sergey Y. Yurish has published his first book with the IFSA Publishing. It's titled "Digital Sensors and Sensor Systems: Practical Design" and is about how quickly to design high performance.

PAM & PLM in Europe -

Controller for seismic applications! - Yokogawa's Single Loop Controller, the YS1700, is now qualified for non-safety seismic and safety seismic applications.

B2B ecommerce on steroids from Honeywell! - New Sensing and Control Website Includes Powerful Product Finder and Distributor Inventory Search Features.

Benchmark raised for grippers! - A range of pneumatically-operated grippers has been launched by Festo, that is set to establish a new performance benchmark for the industry.

Autosport award for flowmeter - Gill Sensors has won the Autosport Engineering Best Technical Innovation 2012 and the Graham Jones Innovation of the Year Award, which were both presented during the Autosport International show in Birmingham (GB).

New member for wireless body! - TLV, a world leader in steam engineering products and services, has joined the ISA100 Wireless Compliance Institute (ISA100 WCI) as a supplier member.

Temperature calibration sources - Eurolec Instrumentation have introduced a new range of compact, cost effective temperature calibration sources.

New isokinetic sampler is automatic - Quantitech has announced the launch of a new generation of automatic isokinetic samplers that bring new levels of speed, accuracy and reliability to the sampling of particulates and gases from chimneys, stacks and ducts.

Remote management capabilities help efficiency - ADLINK Technology has introduced the PICMG 2.0 compliant cPCI-6210 Series, a 6U CompactPCI processor blade based on the latest quad- and dual-core 2nd Generation Intel® Core™ i7 and Intel® Core™ i5 processors and up to 16 GB DDR3-1600 memory support.

.NET in HMI -

A simple reference for the calibration and validation of humidity probes - Michell Instruments' new RH hand meter, the MDM25, is an ideal reference instrument for use with humidity generators when calibrating or validating RH probes.

Stainless steel control valves for food & drink! - The ELEMENT series of control valves from Burkert features of attractive, clean line, stainless steel construction to meet the challenges of process industries - especially hygienic processing sectors - and offer solutions to problems that many users have hitherto accepted as system-intrinsic.

Software to envisage panel/enclosure layout - Rittal’s RiCAD-3D software version 3 supports the creation of models to provide a complete 3D picture of Rittal products with the visualisation, layout and spacing of single components. Its database includes both 2D and 3D drawings for virtually all Rittal products, together with an extensive range of system accessories.

Automation in Cairo! - The Automation Technology Egypt 2012 show is s scheduled to be held at the Cairo International Conferences Center, Nasr City, Cairo (EG). The dates for your calander are 6-8 May 2012.

Embedded PC for machine vision applications - Stemmer Imaging can now offer the powerful fanless Adlink Matrix MXC-6000 Embedded-PC. The Intel® Core i7 2.0 GHz processor and Intel® QM57 chipset deliver a level of performance ideal for image and vision measurement and automation applications in areas as diverse as intelligent transport systems, factory control, test instrumentation, safety surveillance and building automation

Enlarged connector housing for high-current applications - The Han® HPR range of industrial connector housings from Harting now includes a enlarged version which makes it possible to assemble the 4-pole version of the Han® HC Modular 250 high-current contact system to the Han® HPR size 16 B as well as the previous size 24B.

No one in HMI! - Invensys has achieved the #1 market share position as a global provider of human machine interface (HMI) software and services in a recent ARC Advisory Group market study.

Newsletters received in week ending:
13 Jan 2012

Product InSights
Pharma WebWatcher
Industrial Networking UpDate
Electrical & Control Panels UpDate
PharmaManufacturing e-news
Test & Measurement Digest
BioManufacturing Brief
Automation Weekly
ControlDesign Review
Control Review
ControlEngineering EME
Wireless Text Digest
Best darn Newsletter
ProfiNet UpDate(US)
EMT Worldwide
Connections
Siemens TIA
ControlDesign UpDate
Control UpDate
DPA Direct

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Intelligence by phone! - The ARC Advisory Group website, which delivers news and market intelligence, is now optimised for iPhone, iPad, and other smart mobile devices.

Modular, configurable and safe - The new modular and configurable SAFEMASTER PRO safety system from DOLD monitors all safety circuits of your machines and equipment. The number of inputs and outputs of the main control unit can be expanded at any time using expansion modules.

New position to focus on security business - Byres Security, now part of of Belden, has strengthened its organisation with the appointment of Frank Williams as Senior Product Manager. Williams has 30 years of senior management experience in bringing new technologies to market in the process automation industries. In his new role, Williams will focus on strategy, platforms and sales channels for growing the Byres' Tofino Security line of business.

SIL approval - Now Magnetrol's Eclipse®705 has received the exida certificate for a "SIL 3 Capable" device according to the IEC61508 : 2000 Parts 1-7. This means in practice that combining two devices in a 1oo2 set-up is in line with SIL 3 loop requirements.

IS electronic marshalling - Building on its innovative Electronic Marshalling and single-channel characterisation module (CHARM) technology, Emerson Process Management's latest offering is intrinsically safe (IS) CHARMs.

Sensing to be highlighted at show! - WWEM 2012, the Water Wastewater & Environmental Monitoring event (Telford, GB, 7/8th November 2012) has announced a partnership with SWIG to help accelerate the sharing of knowledge between academia and industry at this year's event.

Seeking tantalising particles! - Neutrinos, the tiny particles unrecognized by man until the past century, are tantalising in their elusiveness and promise. Scientists are constructing huge, elaborate traps in the race to observe the sub-atomic particles that may unlock secrets of our universe. Tiger Optics is contributing its expertise to the effort through analysing oxygen and moisture.

New president takes office - Lord Ernest Ronald Oxburgh, Fellow of The Royal Society & former Chairman of the House of Lords (British Upper House of Parliament) Science and Technology Select Committee, is the new President of the Institute of Measurement and Control.

Configuration & dignostics for Coriolis flow & density - The Micro Motion® ProLink III®, a Microsoft® Windows-based configuration and service tool for Micro Motion Coriolis flow and density transmitters has just been releases by Emerson Process Management. It is an intuitive configuration, data-logging, and troubleshooting tool for the range of Micro Motion Coriolis flow and density products.

A first in MES in India! - The pharmaceutical major Dr. Reddy's is the first Indian company to improve its manufacturing processes by installing Warum's electronic PAS-X Manufacturing Execution System (MES).

Divisional marketing appointment! Anglia Embedded has expanded its team with the appointment of Paul Senior as Divisional Marketing Manager - M2M & Embedded

Scheduler improves efficiency! - GE Intelligent Platforms has announced the availability of Proficy® Scheduler Release 4.1 for Finite Capacity Scheduling. It is claimed that it reduces lead time by 30%, planning time by 50%; improves efficiency by 20%

Ergnomatic and for harsh conditions. - Bytec Embedded has launched the next generation of its small footprint, wireless, USB keyboard designed for harsh environments.

Video distribution - TE Connectivity has introduced a new Video Distribution System (VDS) that enables network managers to deliver true high-definition RF and IP video over an existing Category 6 or 7 cabling infrastructure without the need for coaxial cabling or any RF tuning.

Empowering energy solutions for Russia! - Russia relies a great deal on localised heat and power generation. For Impuls Industrial Boiler Plants chose EPLAN as their new design tool for the ability of the software to support electrical, process control and enclosure design on a shared platform. As a result, projects that typically took three months or more are now being completed in 5-6 weeks.

Interior installation made easy - Rittal's Interior rails have been designed to fit within a range of enclosures, with various depths, to eliminate the need for drilling holes in the sides, base or top of the enclosure, which could affect water ingress or corrosion resistance.

Customer-programmable linear Hall-effect sensor IC with pulse-width-modulated two-wire output - The new A1357 from Allegro MicroSystems is a high-precision, customer-programmable, linear Hall-effect sensor IC with a pulse-width-modulated current-sourced two-wire output.

Unlimited overvoltage protection - Linear Technology Corporation has introduced the LTC4366, an overvoltage protection controller for electronic systems.

International marketing manager - The Froude Hofmann Group, a global manufacturer and supplier of engine testing systems is pleased to announce the appointment of Simon Drain as International Marketing Manager.

Environmental monitor family! - This all new family from Wireless Sensors, expands the SensiNet product line with features developed specifically for the needs of Data Center operations and includes multi-point nodes for determination of rack temperature gradients.

Window frame deflection! - A combination of RDP Linear Variable Displacement Transducers (LVDTs) and load cells can be employed to measure deflection in various components of window frames.

Call for papers for #ISAutoWK 2012 - The Program Committee of ISA Automation Week 2012: Technology and Solutions Event (#ISAutowk) has issued a Call for Papers inviting authors, experts, innovators, thought leaders and automation professionals to submit abstracts for presentation consideration at the conference, to be held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, USA, 24-27 September 2012.

Impact safety! - Impact testing of safety products such as crash helmets, calls for accurate measurement of displacement which is achieved by using RDP transducers such as LVDTs and magnetostrictive devices.

Newsletters received in week ending:
6 Jan 2012

Pharma Webwatcher
Control BUZZ
ProfiBus News (GB)
Factory Automation UpDate
Switcht Channel News
ISA InSights
The Shield
PharmaManf e-news
ControlDesign UpDate
Control Update
IEN Europe
HazardEx
PAT Insider
Automation Weekly
Control Engineering EME
EMT Worldwide

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PAC or PLC? Controller Selection Considerations eGuide - Control Engineering have an eGuide available to determine whether you need A PLC, PAC, or IPC for your next control application.

Contract for FEED for control & safety system - Yokogawa has been awarded a contract by CJV, a joint venture comprised of Chiyoda Corporation as JV leader, CB&I, and Saipem S.p.A., to perform the front-end engineering design (FEED) for an integrated control and safety system that is to be provided to Arrow Energy for the Arrow LNG Project.

Industrial mobile broadband router for remote system access - The newly launched MRD-350 is a robust industrial mobile broadband router designed for remote access across a cellular network and uses the Internet to cost effectively inter-connect systems, allowing HMIs, PLCs, and other devices to communicate with each other.

Industrial USB - Amphenol has extended its range by proposing a plastic version USB called USBAP for industrial markets.

System integrators new members! - The Control System Integrators Association (CSIA) has announced the details of several new members in various grades!

Ideal for analyzers in open-field sites such as refineries and chemical plants - Intertec is making it easy to deploy advanced laboratory-grade instrumentation in the field with the launch of an explosion proof protection option.

Wireless solar control - GreenPeak Technologies has announced a wireless monitoring and control system solution for solar panel installations that will allow individual panel parameter tracking and control.

Protection from "artists!" - Rittal's nano-coating option for their outdoor enclosure range can be applied to the external finish of an enclosure to help reduce the effects of graffiti and make the clean-up process quicker, easier and less costly.

Indoor temperature and humidity - A new thermocouple data logger has been launched by Gemini Data Loggers, manufacturers of the Tinytag range. Tinytags have an established reputation for accuracy and reliability across many industries; the new thermocouple logger provides monitoring for a broad spectrum of temperature ranges and is highly versatile, enhancing the choice of solutions available and meeting the specific demands of many applications and industries.

Single source supplier for the provision of instrumentation products - Shell's Enterprise Framework Agreement with Parker Hannifin covers the supply of instrument tubing fittings, manifolds, valves, process-to-instrument valves and related products

Industry forum! - "Transforming Industry through New Processes and Technologies"is the theme for ARC's Sixteenth Annual World Industry Forum (February 6-9, 2012) in Orlando (FL US) just one month away (see our report on Last Years Forum!)

Fun zapping enabled! - A new GP570 chip that will allow the development of low cost motion-enabled remote controls has been launched by Green Peak. It addresses the growing demand for smarter and intuitive navigation of interactive entertainment services offered by operators.

World's longest underground cable system - ABB is to provide a new high-voltage underground cable system for the South-West Link power transmission project in southern Sweden. This will be the longest and most powerful underground cable link in the world. The order was booked in the fourth quarter of 2011.

Did you meet us last year? At the end of the year it is customary to look back and see how things were. Statistics is one of the ways we can look back and here are some thoughts on looking at them for our sites!