Combined expertise to help customers in China and India meet new industry regulations -

The digital evolution continues with the release of the new industry standard for pressure measurement - The new EJA series of pressure/differential-pressure transmitters is the latest addition to the Yokogawa range of industrial sensor products based on the company's unique DPharp digital resonant sensing technology.

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28 September 2012

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New USB-configured 2-wire transmitters - Acromag's new TT230 series of isolated transmitters are designed to provide easier installation and setup.

Mobile app for fittings - Brennan Industries has introduced a mobile application that provides easy access to the Brennan product catalog and product cross-reference tool.

Temperature profiling success stories online - Datapaq® has just digitally published Application Success Stories, an online anthology of end-user case studies describing the successful usage of Datapaq in-process temperature profiling products and systems in a broad range of industrial applications.

Test & inspection service ensures welds are fit for purpose - Keighley Laboratories offers a comprehensive weld testing and inspection service, including welding procedure consultancy and approval, welder qualification tests, on-site weld investigation and, through its newly-upgraded Test House, a complete range of destructive, non-destructive and metallography testing facilities.

Wireless certification announced - The ISA100 Wireless Compliance Institute (WCI) today announced certifications for five additional ISA-100.11a conformant wireless devices from GE & Yokogawa.

New Ethernet interfaces include patch cables - Harting has expanded its har-port family of service interfaces with RJ45 Ethernet versions complete with patch cables already fitted.

Industrial software in 3D! - The Siemens Industry Automation Division has now acquired a number of software companies and, in so doing, has consolidated its leading position in the industrial software market. The latest acquisition is that of VRcontext, Brussels, (B).

Running out of space - With the proliferation of viruses, worms and other assorted security risks the list of names became unrealistic as the title of our "Stuxnet etc" page which we have now renamed as "ICS & SCADA Security" we promise we won't change it again.

Tank farm automation - Wireless integrates Raptor tank gauging to expand tank farm automation Tank farm automation is now easier, faster and less costly with the integration of Emerson Process Management's Rosemount(R) Raptor tank gauging systems and Smart Wireless technology.

Temperature monitoring - Raytek has expanded its MI3 product line for non-contact temperature monitoring by a new communication box with four analog outputs that are galvanically isolated from the power supply as well as from each other.

Optical time-domain reflectometers - Yokogawa has added four new models to its AQ1200 Series of handheld multi-function OTDRs (optical time-domain reflectometers), bringing the total number of products in the range to seven.

I.S Vibration analysis! - The CSI 2125-IS Machinery Health Analyser from Emerson is an intrinsically safe vibration analyser. It is certified for use in intrinsically safe IECEx and ATEX Zone 0 and Zone 1 hazardous areas

New performance PXI DMM - Geotest has recently introduced the GX2065, a 6.5 digit PXI DMM for high performance measurement applications and it will be on display at Electronica (Munich D 13/16 Nov 2012).

Semiconductor test capabilities - Geotest have also expanded the capabilities of the TS-900 semiconductor test system with the addition of a new manipulator option and automated handler compatible receiver.

Pressure transmitter market energised -

Wire harness software - EPLAN has taken over the development and sales rights to Harness Expert, the established 3D/2D software for wire harness engineering.

New environmental face - As a result of recent growth, environmental instrumentation company Quantitech has added a further engineer, Philip Grant, to the company's service team.

Floreat Jim Pinto! -

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20 September 2012

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Major contract for control & safety for floating production platform - Hot on the heels of being named BP's automation contractor of choice for offshore oil and gas operations in the North Sea, comes news that Emerson Process Management has been awarded a $21 million contract to provide integrated control and safety systems for a new BP floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) vessel.

Successful event in Ireland - In what is now a biennial affair the PROFIBUS Ireland workshop was hosted by Limerick University's Automation Research Centre (ARC) on 7th Sep 2012. PROFIBUS Ireland , ARC, and CoNeT were responsible for the organization of this very successful event.

High voltage minimum space! - A new high-voltage single module has been added to the Harting Han-Modular® industrial connector series, allowing the transmission of extremely high voltages with a minimum space requirement.

Award for panel meters! - Red Lion Controls has announced that the company's industry-leading panel meters have received the 2012 Readers' Choice Award from Control Design magazine.

LIMS monitoring on the move! - With a web-based user interface supplied as standard in addition to the traditional Windows-based desktop interface, the Matrix Gemini Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) from Autoscribe can be accessed remotely using a device equipped with a web browser and internet access

WCI showcase's products and membership base - The ISA100 Wireless Compliance Institute (WCI) is showcasing its WCI certified products and growing membership base in Booth #757 at the upcoming ISA Automation 2012: Technology and Solutions Event in Orlando (FL, USA)

Distributor's milestone! - Anglia Components has just celebrated its 40th anniversary and a year which saw it sign a distribution agreement with Analog Devices and further increase its market share.

Magnetic measuring system for rotative applications - Sensor specialist ASM is extending it's magnetic POSIROT® position sensors range to the combination PMIS4/PMIR5, developed specifically for rotative applications.

IS battery operated wireless sensors - The Massa Model M3 Family consists of battery operated wireless level sensors that intercommunicate using ZigBee RF Modules

Probe for high-voltage oscilloscope measurements - The Yokogawa Model 701927 is a new high-speed differential probe for high-voltage floating signal measurements using the company's DLM2000 Series of mixed-signal oscilloscopes and other instruments equipped with the Yokogawa probe interface.

Non contact thermal sensor!- Omron Electronic Components has introduced a non-contact MEMS thermal sensor that can reliably detect the presence of humans in an area without the need for movement.

Coriolis flowmeters for loading/unloading and fuel dispensing systems - Argosy Technologies has selected Micro Motion® ELITE® Coriolis flowmeters as an integral part of its new unique loading/unloading and fuel dispensing systems.

Force measurement using piezoelectric sensors - Seminar - A one day seminar by Kistler Instruments, a world leader in piezoelectric sensor technology, will cover the theory of piezoelectric sensors and is designed to provide an introduction to the practical application of piezoelectric measurement in both laboratory and industrial environments

New image & Website - LCM Systems Ltd, one of the UK's leading designers and suppliers of load cells and instrumentation, has launched a new corporate identity and website to reflect its growing status in the global industrial marketplace.

Power saving voltage transducers for the traction market - The DVL family of devices from LEM spans the range from 50-2000 VRMS and incorporates LEM's proven and patented insulating technology.

Economical and programmable 5-1/2-Digit DMM - Keithley Instruments continues to build on its long history in digital multimeter (DMM) design with an economical new offering. The Model 2110 5-1/2-digit Dual-Display Digital Multimeter is optimised for a variety of general-purpose system and bench design applications.

Integrator partner - Harting has signed an Integrator Partner Agreement with Tritec Systems Ltd with the intention of further developing sales and business opportunities for Harting's RFID (radio-frequency identification) product range.

Demystifying use of FEA for motor and generator design - A new web-based technical presentation from Cobham Technical Services helps designers of electric motors and generators use finite element analysis (FEA) techniques to accelerate product development and improve design accuracy

Cost-effective pneumatic valve terminal - Festo's VTUG multipin terminal is a simple-to-apply universal valve device that has many electrical connection options, giving machine builders and end users greater flexibility for ease of control and installation.

Cool white light! - Marl has added a new cool white version to its popular range of large LED panel indicators for instrumentation and control panels.

Ideal for applications requiring intensive data analysis or processing. - The introduction of the NI PXIe-8135 features the quad-core 3rd generation Intel Core i7 processor and USB 3.0 connectivity, making it the industry's fastest PXI embedded controller.

Increasing competitiveness raises the need for industrial computers -

Three SMU models optimised for benchtop applications - Keithley Instruments has introduced three new economical source measurement unit (SMU) instruments suited for benchtop and R&D applications to its Series 2600B System SourceMeter® SMU Instrument line, which now includes new capabilities that enhance productivity and ease of use.

Base for enclosures - New from Rittal the all new Flex-Block base/plinth for Rittal TS 8 and SE 8 floor standing enclosures offer many new benefits for customers.

New high speed torque sensor - The new type 4503A torque sensor from Kistler Instruments is designed to meet the demands of testing at high speeds in both production quality control and development.

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14 September 2012

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Circuit board adaptor - Harting has introduced a new 5-pin circuit board adaptor which, when combined with a Han® DDD module from the company's proven Han-Modular® series, makes it possible to create a multi-pin connector on a printed circuit board.

Exclusive alliance to expand oil analysis offerings - Emerson Process Management and Spectro Incorporated announce an exclusive alliance to combine technical innovation and expertise to deliver expanded best-in-class oil analysis solutions.

Wireless Raspberry modules - LPRS has introduced the eRA-Connect2-PI, a USB module that provides a simple wireless bridge between two Raspberry Pi's (Pi2Pi), or a Raspberry Pi and a PC or any other devices that supports USB serial communications. Both Linux and Windows drivers are provided to facilitate system development.

New hygrometer design for climatic chambers - The new sensor design of Michell Instruments' S8000 Remote chilled mirror hygrometer combines high-accuracy temperature control with new materials to improve reliability and avoid condensation.

Current monitoring relays with IO-Link - The Sirius 3RR24 current monitoring relay for IO-Link enhances the switching technology portfolio of the Siemens Industry Automation Division.

Lessons in security & safety - Two senior executives from 3eTI, an Ultra Electronics company, will be presenting three informative sessions based on the company's military-grade, ISA100 wireless mesh solutions.

Flow by cellphone! - This battery-powered magmeter from Endress + Hauser, has integrated GSM/GPRS cellphone wireless capability for data communications and configuration and is ideal for use in remote water applications!

Digital Driver/Sensor Board - Digitaltest has introduced the new HYB04 driver/sensor board with 128 pins. Therefore the Digitaltest test systems can now be equipped with twice as many hybrid pins.

First all-hybrid PXI express chassis features 8 Links to Every Slot - National Instruments has introduced the industry's first all-hybrid PXI Express chassis featuring PCI Express 2.0 x8 links to every slot for increased data throughput resulting in lower test times and reduced cost of test.

Partnership for cybersecurity water, electric, transportation, and oil & gas sectors - Telvent GIT has partnered with Industrial Defender to expand its cybersecurity capabilities within Telvent's key utility and critical infrastructure solutions.

Modular PXI test rack - A modular PXI test rack providing 13U of full-depth instrumentation space and a further 6U of depth for rear-mounted instrumentation space is now available from the Peak Group.

New flowmeter for compressed air and gases - The new thermal flowmeters from E+E Elektronik record the mass flow or corrected volume flow in your supply network with the highest possible precision, regardless of pressure or temperature.

Comunications protocol enhancements - Five new enhancements to HART protocol enable improved functionality to deliver valuable device status and information

Hyperspectral imaging - Headwall Photonics Simplifies Hyperspectral Imaging with its new Hyperspec UV Starter Kit

Automating world's largest iron ore mine - ABB, the leading power and power technology group, has won orders totaling $140 million (€108.75m) from Vale S.A. (Vale) to supply automation and electrical equipment for the world's largest iron ore project investment, which comprises in the development of a mine and a processing plant located in Brazil.

High speed Ethernet tool kit - The Fieldbus Foundation has updated its High Speed Ethernet Interoperability Test Kit (HSE ITK), including the addition of transducer block test profiles for both wired and WirelessHART® devices.

Global framework agreement for terinal automation systems - Netherlands-based Vopak has awarded Emerson Process Management, a three-year Global Framework Agreement to become one of the providers of process automation systems and services for Vopak's 80-plus storage and bulk liquid terminal facilities around the world.

Graphical system design achievement recognised! - The 11th annual National Instruments Graphical System Design Achievement Awards honours engineers, scientists and researchers for developing solutions that address critical challenges.

Security compliance in Japan - The Japan Information-technology Promotion Agency (IPA) entered into a formal collaboration agreement with the ISA Security Compliance Institute (ISCI) to facilitate adoption of the ISASecure(TM) industrial automation controls (IAC) certification program as a component of Japan's initiative to secure critical infrastructure.

Gas analysers for the food sector - AGC Instruments has introduced the Map-Pak family of Gas Analysers. The O2 Series and the Combi Series are the first in its new product line of Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) Analysers.

Automation Systems Market Outlook for South Africa -

Control system for Korean power plant! - Yokogawa has won an order from Doosan Heavy Industries & Construction to supply a control system for an integrated gasification combined cycle (IGCC) plant.

True-rms Clamp Meters - Fluke has introduced the new Fluke 320 Series true-rms Clamp Meters, a complete line of tools engineered to produce noise-free, reliable measurements in the toughest environments.

Ideal T+M aid for engineers in highly regulated industries - National Instruments has announced LabWindows/CVI 2012, the latest version of its proven ANSI C IDE for test and measurement software programmers.

Almost unlimited configuration flexibility for machine tool manufacturers - A new generation of its CNC platform has been introduced by NUM, providing machine tool manufacturers with an exceptionally flexible and scalable solution for safe control of machine tools.

Tank gauging system has NMi and TUEV approval- The Dutch Metrological Institute NMi, has approved Emerson Process Management's Rosemount® Raptor tank gauging system for custody transfer accuracy, and the German DIBt / TÜV Nord has tested and approved the system in accordance with the rules for overfill prevention.

Head of Engineering & Development! - Peter Clemens has been named Headwall's Director of Engineering and Development. Peter brings thirty years of engineering and applications expertise in the design and development of optical imaging platforms

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7 September 2012

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Test Solutions for 802.11ac WLAN and Bluetooth - National Instruments has introduced test solutions for 802.11ac WLAN and Bluetooth low-energy technology that combine NI graphical system design software and modular, FPGA-based PXI instrumentation to provide high-performance test capabilities that are completely user-programmable.

New Ex i isolators for vibration sensors - The new 9147 series extends R. Stahl's ISpac family of Ex i isolators and added important functions: the transmitter supply units enable the use of vibration sensors in hazardous areas.

A LIMS Implementation Methodology that really works! - Autoscribe has developed and enhanced a successful and proven LIMS implementation methodology based on work with hundreds of projects that have met customer expectations and the originally agreed budgets.

High performance & system flexibility from RSTi Standards-based distributed I/O - The PACSystems® RSTi from GE Intelligent Platforms, is a new, innovative standards-based granular machine I/O integrated with the company's PACSystems controllers on PROFINET that meets the needs of the Industrial Internet.

Boot camp to help control system integrators - Best practices for managing a control system integration business are the focus of two days of intensive training offered by the Control System Integrators Association. CSIA Boot Camp will be Sept. 27 - 28, in Orlando (Fla., U.S.) immediately following the ISA's Automation Week.

Aiming for zero defects - According to Barkley Plastics by monitoring all aspects of the cavity pressure curve during the moulding process, the CoMo system from Kistler Instruments ensures that all out of spec parts are rejected quickly and reliably.

Smart Wireless technology for well production enhanced - Emerson Process Management has enhanced the use of Smart Wireless for intelligent well production by unveiling its new IEC62591 compliant WirelessHART® Interface for use with its Remote Terminal Units (RTUs).

Showcasing network controller, application software, and Gold servo drives - Elmo Motion Control will display its powerful, precise, safe, and durable motion control solution for industrial applications at IANA, IMTS 2012, (Chicago, IL Sept. 10-15, booth E-4588)

Free instruments! - Fluke UK is offering a free Pressure Module or a free Fluke 700G Pressure Gauge to purchasers of a Fluke 753 or 754 Documenting Process Calibrator (offer ends 31 Dec 2012).

Wireless for environmental - Wireless Sensors has expanded their SensiNet Rack Sentry family of environmental monitors with the introduction of the Multi Sense wireless temperature senso

Enhanced operator interface panels - Red Lion Controls has announced that the company has expanded its portfolio of industrial automation solutions with two new additions to its G3 Kadet series of operator interface panels. With high-resolution, wide-format screens,

Safety causes market rebound! -

World's first in-line 2D optical micrometer - The new Keyence TM-3000 2D Optical Micrometer introduces significant technological advancements to 100% automated high-speed, in-line or off-line measurement and inspection applications.

New economic linear axis for fast positioning of light loads - The ELGA linear drive, from Festo, integrates a plain-bearing guided belt drive which is ideal for positioning lighter loads quickly and is easy to handle and fit, enabling machine builders to save installation time and associated costs.

New concept to manufacturing service! - A 'concept to manufacturing' service has been launched by Marl Manufacturing, for businesses who need to introduce a technology based product but have no technical skills or resources in-house.

A new member of the blogosphere

Environment management standard achieved - Analytical Technology has been awarded the ISO 14001 environment management standard, recognising the company's commitment to minimising its impact on the environment.

Underground SCADA - The Gotthard Base Tunnel is due to open to rail traffic in 2017. The control technology used in the tunnel is based on the Scada(Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) system Simatic WinCC Open Architecture(WinCC OA) from the Siemens.

Launch of DP system - The FMD72 Differential Pressure System, from Endress & Hauser uses two pressure sensor modules connected electronically to a single transmitter--thus eliminating the need for impulse lines or capillaries and their related issues of icing up, clogging, leaky taps, dry/wet leg inconsistencies, and problems with temperature changes.

Providing real world insight into maximising wireless performance - Wireless Industrial Networking Alliance (WINA) is conducting a hands-on Working Wireless Workshop on September 24, 2012 in conjunction with the ISA Automation Week events in Orlando Florida.