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JTAG Technologies releases JT 2127 family of hardware adapters
The JT 2127-Flex system from JTAG Technologies is designed to help clients get diagnostics from a known-good test interface so they can ensure that the socket is soldered correctly (or not).
Kollmorgen releases ERD series IP69K linear actuator
Designed for use with Kollmorgen AKD or AKD-N series centralised and decentralised servo drives, the ERD actuators use single-cable technology – a single cable for power and feedback
Measurement, Control & Automation Association publishes 2016 Annual Market Forecast
The report focuses on the Process Instrumentation and Automation (PI&A) markets in both the United States and Canada. Twelve industry segments and product categories are examined in-­‐depth, with a forecast timeline extending to the year 2020.
Voegtlin releases alarm module for Compact 2 series of flow meters
The new generation of thermal mass flow meters also features touch technology so that users can set more than 20 flow units and adjust nearly 50 variables through a convenient touch screen without connecting the unit to a computer.
ASI introduces Push Button, E-Stop and Selector Switch kits
The switches are designed to provide the protection directed by UL Type 4x, IP66, IP67 and 69K standards. They can withstand water jets, water immersion up to one meter, extreme temperatures ranging from -20°C to 70°C as well as resist damaging effects of oils, solvents and hydrocarbons.
Increasing the Lifespan of Electrical Components in Hazardous Environments
If an enclosure is properly cooled, the components within can have a long and useful life. Without proper cooling however, the components in these enclosures can be subject to damaging heat, shortening their longevity and reliability.
Variable Speed Drives: Principles and Applications for Energy Cost Savings, Third Edition - $63.00
By David W. SpitzerThe book presents the electrical, hydraulic, chemical, and instrumentation information necessary to technically evaluate and economically justify variable speed drive applications.
CarrefourSA implements COPA-DATA's zenon for energy management
The solution for fully automated retail markets consisted of implementing central and remote SCADA servers with the ability to handle large numbers of parameters, installing new energy meters, automation panels and PLC control panels. For CarrefourSA, zenon was the best solution.
GE Digital announces Plant Pulse Optimizer module for Brilliant Manufacturing Suite
Plant Pulse Optimizer is designed to deliver broader visibility to all plant personnel and improve operational execution by coordinating isolated activities.
Booz Allen releases report on cybersecurity threats to ICS and critical infrastructure
The report examines cybersecurity threats to ICS and other critical infrastructure that analyzed hundreds of cross-industry threats, breaches and vulnerabilities that have occurred over the last 18 months.
Spectrum Instrumentation releases M4x.44xx series of PXIe digitizers
The M4x.44xx series consists of six new products each packaged in a dual-width 3U module and incorporating a four lane PCI Express Generation 2 interface.
Honeywell Process Solutions releases Uniformance Suite process software
The Uniformance Suite is a fully integrated system of process software solutions that turn plant data into actionable information enabling smart operations.
Understanding Distributed Processor Systems for Control - $77.00
The book is intended for those readers involved in factory automation systems as well as process, including readers who are already experienced and knowledgeable about distributed processor systems, but may not necessarily be exposed to the technologies and issues discussed in industry.
Tuning of Industrial Control Systems, Third Edition - $109.00
The goal of this edition is to simplify and demystify the procedure of tuning control systems. In addition, a new chapter addresses the authors’ experience with auto-tuning software currently available in most current computer control systems.
Troubleshooting: A Technician's Guide, Second Edition - $70.00
By William L. Mostia, Jr., PEThis edition draws on the author’s long experience as an instrument and electrical engineer and his maintenance expertise to provide a detailed look at the skills and knowledge required for troubleshooting.
Suhner introduces Rotomax shaft machine
This machine has myriad applications in industrial steel fabrication, polishing operations, sheetmetal assembly, food processing and foodservice equipment builds, appliance manufacturing, various stainless steel fabrications including medical and more.
Mantracourt announces LCD20 DIN rail signal amplifier
This intelligent strain gauge bridge amplifier is a compact, stackable microprocessor based unit and is complemented by Mantracourt’s LC Toolkit software that provides set-up and logical calibration and control.
Lenze releases servo adaptor for g500 gearbox series
Designed for the North American market, the Lenze g500 series servo adaptor is offered in a range of standard input sizes for compatibility with most servo motors on the market in the U.S. and Canada.
MedImmune Integrates Control of Distribution Center with Rockwell Automation
Vaccines are one of the pharmaceutical industry’s most perishable products. Any break in the “cold chain” could harm their potency and effectiveness. MedImmune selected the PlantPAx® process automation system from Rockwell Automation to control their cold chain distribution center's operations.
The Era of Mass Connectivity: Why Industry Cannot Neglect ICS Network Infrastructure
By Loney Crist, NexDefenseToday’s ICS networks still generate our power and water, move people and make the products we demand; yet, they have become complex intra- and inter-connected systems that are no longer as simple and straightforward as their original design intended them to be.
Advantech B+B SmartWorx partners with B-Scada, Inc.
B-Scada will offer the Advantech Wzzard preconfigured for Status Device Cloud, the real-time data monitoring and analytics solution for devices by B-Scada.
Sluggish economy puts pinch on manufacturing technology orders
Manufacturing technology orders for April 2016 were down 27.5% from the same month a year ago, according to the latest U.S. Manufacturing Technology Orders report compiled by AMT. Year to date, orders are down 16.6% compared to the same point in 2015.
Yokogawa receives TUV Rheinland Certification for Functional Safety Management
The scope of certification covers integration of Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) Logic Solver in the process industry up to and including Safety Integrity Level 3 (SIL3).
ABB publishes whitepaper on FTIR monitoring of cement plant stack emissions
The whitepaper describes the results of an extensive field evaluation at a major U.S. cement plant. The trial primarily tested whether the system could satisfactorily measure HCl emissions to meet EPA regulatory requirements.
Honeywell launches IIoT-ready natural gas measurement and data management solutions
These end-to-end smart metering solutions help optimize the entire gas value chain, including applications from the wellhead to the burner tip.
Control Techniques extends range of Unidrive M and Powerdrive F300 high power modular drives
Both the Unidrive M and Powerdrive F300 variable speed drive ranges are now available in the larger frame size 11, providing a flexible method of building compact, reliable high-power solutions.
Industrial Video & Control introduces T-SERIES Thermal IP Cameras
The T-SERIES camera line ranges from basic, compact cameras for surveillance applications to fully-featured radiometric cameras for monitoring temperatures in industrial processes and equipment.
Emerson introduces Rosemount CT5100 continuous gas analyzer
The Rosemount CT5100 is a hybrid analyzer to combine Tunable Diode Laser (TDL) and Quantum Cascade Laser (QCL) measurement technologies for process gas analysis and emissions monitoring.
PcVue introduces Proximity-Based Contextual Mobility for SCADA
Contextual HMI creates the opportunity for new more efficient work processes for those who rely on Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) and Building Management Systems (BMS) to perform their job.
Grace Engineered Products introduces UL Recognized GracePort+ cover kit
The GracePort+ complements Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs) with the added benefit of including the custom line of GracePort components and Permanent Electrical Safety Devices (PESDs) conveniently installed within the large protected housing.
Siemens upgrades Ruggedcom Elan software suite
Elan enables protocol conversion and data concentration within SCADA networks. The latest version 8.5 offers enhanced usability and even greater stability.
Siemens publishes white paper on digitalized pumping solutions for pipelines
The white paper describes energy-efficient pumping solutions from Siemens designed to achieve a sustainable reduction of operating costs while helping to improve the reliability and safety of pumping stations.
Acromag releases microBlox signal conditioning modules
Offering over 175 models, microBlox uB modules can interface a wide variety of voltage, current, temperature, frequency, and other field signals with a ±5V or 0- 5V DC output to host measurement & control systems.
HIMA synchronizes safety systems as part of Ichthys LNG project
Scheduled for start-up in the third quarter of 2017, the Ichthys joint venture megaproject is forecasted to produce 8.9 million tons of LNG yearly.
United Electric Controls announces upgrades to One Series of programmable transmitters
The upgraded line compresses all of the functionality of the preceding line into five models while adding new operational, programming and diagnostics capabilities.
Renishaw introduces RenAM 500M building machine
The RenAM 500M machine manufactures parts within the 250mm x 250mm x 350mm build volume (9.84 x 9.84 x 13.77 inches) and utilizes a high powered ytterbium fiber laser to fuse fine metallic powders together creating functional 3-dimensional parts.
PcVue announces PcVue version 11.2 SCADA software
PcVue 11.2 offers the consolidation and integration to support convergence of SMART Buildings, Distributed Energy Resources (DER), Infrastructure, Transportation, and Industrial Automation.
Spectroline releases CG-1000 PRO-Chek CG Combustible Gas Leak Detector
This specialty tool is ideal for finding leaks in natural gas systems, propane tanks, pipelines, regulators and valves, heat exchangers and much more. The unit detects natural gas, propane, ammonia, methanol, ethanol, ethane, butane and other gases.
The Life and Times of an Automation Professional - An Illustrated Guide - $30.00
By Gregory K. McMillan, Stanley Weiner, and Ted WilliamsThis book may cause uncontrollable laughter. Do not read this in combination with any other books by Stan and Greg.
Keyence releases SZ-V series of safety laser scanner
The scanner, with a protection range at 8.4m (27.56’), integrates a camera directly into the unit, designed to simplify installation and capture images & video when an object or person enters the protected area.
Keyence releases SZ-V series of safety laser scanner
The scanner, with a protection range at 8.4m (27.56’), integrates a camera directly into the unit, designed to simplify installation and capture images & video when an object or person enters the protected area.
PI announces Q-545 compact linear stage
The Q-545 is designed to provide advantages for use in research and OEM instrumentation that require positioning precision and alignment, such as photonics, bio-technology, nanotechnology, precision-optics, life-sciences, or medical design.
PI announces Q-545 compact linear stage
The Q-545 is designed to provide advantages for use in research and OEM instrumentation that require positioning precision and alignment, such as photonics, bio-technology, nanotechnology, precision-optics, life-sciences, or medical design.
The Funny and Not So Funny Side of Life as an Automation Engineer - $135.00
Here is your chance to get an up close and personal look at what was going on in the minds of Greg McMillan and Stan Weiner when they wrote those crazy cartoon books that forever changed the world of technical writing.
The Funny and Not So Funny Side of Life as an Automation Engineer - $135.00
Here is your chance to get an up close and personal look at what was going on in the minds of Greg McMillan and Stan Weiner when they wrote those crazy cartoon books that forever changed the world of technical writing.
The Automation Legal Reference: A guide to legal risk in the automation, robotics and processing industries - $79.00
By Mark VoigtmannThis concise but insightful book sets as its goal nothing less than bridging the gap between the legal profession and those who work in the automation, robotics, and process industries.
The Automation Legal Reference: A guide to legal risk in the automation, robotics and processing industries - $79.00
By Mark VoigtmannThis concise but insightful book sets as its goal nothing less than bridging the gap between the legal profession and those who work in the automation, robotics, and process industries.
Moore Industries introduces surge suppressor kits for field instruments
This surge suppressor exceeds Severity Level 4 of IEC 61000-4-4, providing 3kA (8/20μsec) of surge protection, and can be used with Moore Industries’ temperature and signal transmitters, signal isolators and signal converters
Moore Industries introduces surge suppressor kits for field instruments
This surge suppressor exceeds Severity Level 4 of IEC 61000-4-4, providing 3kA (8/20μsec) of surge protection, and can be used with Moore Industries’ temperature and signal transmitters, signal isolators and signal converters
Sensor Performance and Reliability - $79.00
This book helps you understand how to objectively assess the accuracy, response time, residual life and other characteristics of installed instrumentation and offers a practical means to identify the problems, assess their consequences, and help resolve some of the problems.
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