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Userful 8.5 multi-source video wall controller now supports up to video walls of up to 60 displays with up to 6k resolution source content.
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PDVSA selected HIMA as the safety systems provider to implement turbomachinery control at the Planta de Compression Tiajuana 3 on Lake Maracaibo.
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Excel Engineering is hosting the 11th Annual Excel Engineering 2016 Technical Conference on Thursday, February 11th at the Shoreview Community Center in Shoreview, MN. This event includes a general interest morning session, buffet lunch and 3 concurrent tracks during the afternoon, each with four 50 minute presentations.
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Tamper evident stainless steel cable ties securely fasten device identification tags and ensure adherence to management of change procedures.
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Siemens provides calibration and verification services for field devices such as the Sitrans flowmeters, pressure transmitters, temperature measuring devices and belt scales.
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By Jonathan Wilkins, European AutomationFive years after the Stuxnet attack, all SCADA and PLC systems across the manufacturing industry are vulnerable, no matter how small.
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exida to provide functional safety and cybersecurity assessments.
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Cornerstone provide SCADA/HMI software solutions in the southeast Unites States
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Yokogawa wil supply control and safety systems for thermal power and desalination plants that are to be constructed for Umm Al Houl Power, a Qatari company.
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By Bill Lydon, Editor Automation.com conducted a HMI Software Experience Survey with the goal to gather vendor ratings based on user experiences. Our intention is to provide an ongoing reference for the automation community. The survey also asked questions on specific industry topics, including automation challenges. Here are the results of our HMI survey.
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This year the ISA’s international Food and Pharmaceutical symposium is being held in Ireland, and its first time to be held outside of North America. The symposium will bring together experts, suppliers, and end users in a two-day symposium of presentations and panel discussions.
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By Bill Lydon, EditorEfficiently achieving the vision of Industry 4.0, Industrial IoT and Smart Manufacturing will require the use of COTS (Commercial Off-The-Shelf) technologies that are open architecture. In every industry there has been resistance to open systems until a majority of customers demand them from suppliers. The industrial automation industry still has a long way to go.
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ICP DAS USA is providing a free online training on how to use HART devices with SCADA Software. ICP DAS USA is a world class manufacturer of industrial control and automation products, offering total solutions for IoT and automation applications.
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Type-6500 Aluminum and Type-6600 stainless steel large flow capacity volume boosters were awarded a Certificate of Compliance to IEC 61508 for a SIL 3 safety rating.
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Lesman's webinar with Harry Woebkenberg and Lyle Hamilton of Jordan Valve introduces you to the basics of back pressure regulating valves for process applications.
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The agreement appoints Rotork as the sole supplier of new actuators to Scottish Water and its business partners, valvemakers and appointed contractors for the AMP 6 cycle.
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Advantech completed the acquisition of B+B SmartWorx for US$99.85 million.
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Fluke Electrical Measurement Safety course gives guidance reflecting the latest information on how to minimize potential hazards when performing electrical measurements.
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The SmartWatchWeb Radio Frequency (SWWRF40) Steam Trap Monitor checks for gas and steam leaks, temperature, pressure and other relevant information related to valves and the steam system.
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ProcessVue alarm management software suite incorporates a Master Alarm Database, a set of alarm rationalisation tools and comprehensive Management of Change functionality.
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Chainwheels enable hard to reach and stubborn manually operated valves to be safely operated without risk of injury.
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Keaveney, Northeast Regional Manager and Key Account Director at Emerson Process Management, brings a strong track record in automation technologies sales and marketing and business planning.
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SmokeWatch has explosion-proof rating for Class I / Division 1 Locations, 0-20mA and relay outputs, and IP44 ingress protection.
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ioLogik 2542-WL1 and 2512-WL1 support Ethernet, serial and WLAN interfaces.
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The ATR (attenuated total reflectance) probe is suitable for a wide range of both laboratory and on-line process analytical applications.
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The emergence of global smart grid projects is widening the usage scope of supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems in energy and utility industries.
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By Bill Lydon, EditorTwenty-five percent of projects are over budget and 50% are over schedule. It is estimated that 65% of projects valued at more than $1 billion and 35% of projects valued at less than $500 million will fail. Emerson's Project Certainty is a method designed to improve the economic performance of projects.
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In 2016 the United States is Partner Country at the trade fair for industrial technology, which runs 25–29 April in Hannover, Germany.
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IN-UVI in-line signal conditioner is housed in a rugged stainless steel enclosure, which is connected between the transducer and a readout instrument. Price: $395.
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SP series flow switch is provided in stainless steel construction with insertion lengths from 1†up to 8†in length.
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Plant EngineeringBy Bob VavraARC analyst Greg Gorbach offers 10 predictions for 2016. Taken together, they point to continued momentum and acceleration in the direction the industry has embarked upon--embracing disruptive technologies to transform manufacturing.
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Plant EngineeringBy Nate KubeUnderstanding a company’s operational technology (OT) security posture and the developments from IEC 62443-2-4 have added security program requirements and benefits for industrial automation and control systems (IACS) security and are key in protecting a company’s infrastructure.
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Control DesignBy Gregory Möller, University of Idaho-Washington State UniversityThe University of Idaho’s research water-treatment-process trailer includes PLC, HMI, power-distribution components, motor starters, stepper drives and local I/O.
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Pumps & SystemsA combination of caustic cleaning fluid, high temperature and high head was causing the plant's original cast-iron pumps to fail.
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Chemical ProcessingBy Seán OttewellChemical makers are realizing real benefits from virtualization, an approach to automation that separates the physical and functional aspects of a control project into independent hardware and software activities.
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SensorsBy Simon Dear, Cynergy3 ComponentsThere are many physical and application variables that affect the selection of the most appropriate level sensing method for industrial processes. This article considers five common types of level sensing technology and where these are best used.
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SensorsBy Greg Montrose, American Sensor TechnologieOperating environment plays a major part in the ongoing operation and accuracy of pressure transmitters. If not properly specified to handle environmental conditions such as sub-arctic locales and freezing liquids, pressure transmitters can fail prematurely and cause catastrophic failure to equipment.
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RTCBy Jo Sunga And Andrew Chou, Advantechdevices are connecting every day. The arrival of Windows 10 IoT has brought ease of use and ubiquitous connectivity to IoT. This alone warrants becoming familiar with IoT goals, concepts, software and hardware in the context of the new Windows 10 IoT.
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OSI will supply a SCADA and Generation Management system to Snowy Hydro to replace their present legacy ABB Network Manager Energy Management System.
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Rockwell Automation is now identifying JMP as a “Process PlantPAx Recognized System Integrator.â€
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Control EngineeringBy Art Howell, Maverick TechnologiesMicrosoft introduced Windows 10, but should industrial institutions consider an upgrade? If you do decide to upgrade and don’t like it, you can always go back to your previous version. Welcome to the future, like it or not! Here is a quick analysis.
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ControlBy Jim MontagueHi-tech accessories, software and networking are allowing distributed control systems (DCS) to expand their job descriptions and take on non-traditional tasks. Here are some examples.
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Control EngineeringBy Clark Kromenaker, Omron Automation and SafetyIn addition to holding on to past advances, HMIs continue to evolve. Advancements include higher resolution, wider screens, multi-touch, integrated programming, cloud connectivity, higher efficiency, greater durability, and improved connectivity.
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Control EngineeringBy David McCarthy, TriCoreSooner or later, that legacy plant-floor network must be upgraded. When that time comes, control engineers should use network migration best practices.
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Control EngineeringBy Marcia GadboisSmart human-machine interfaces (HMIs) can securely tie servers, controllers, and input/output (I/O) devices together, inside and outside the plant. There are many differences between embedded and PC-based HMIs and it is important to know them to find the right fit for a particular system.
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ControlBy Allan KernHowever tantalizing the prospect of dispensing with models may be, it is the long road of experience, not the shortcut of simplification, that compels one to the model-less path.
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The Hunter Museum in Chattanooga, Tennessee, installed HOBO MX1101 Bluetooth Temperature and Humidity loggers in their galleries.
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Paul Isaac is now Regional Director, Asia Pacific and Managing Director, India Operations.
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Global industrial control for process manufacturing market was valued at $61.23 billion in 2014, growing at a CAGR of 5.2% from 2015 to 2021.
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Enhancements in V10.9 include predictive fault detection and diagnostics (FDD) solutions.