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The Architecture of the SCADA Mobility Infrastructure
By Edward Nugent, PcVue Inc., et alThe different way in which mobile device users interact with their devices compared to operator’s interactions with control room monitors requires a new SCADA architecture for mobility workers who rely on SCADA or BMS systems in order to perform their job function.
Honeywell To Acquire Elster for $5.1 billion
Elster Division of Melrose Industries is a provider of thermal gas solutions for commercial, industrial, and residential heating systems and gas, water, and electricity meters.
Logic Supply introduces TM100 thin client computer
TM100 is completely fanless and ventless, protecting the hardware from damage due to dust and other airborne debris.
ProSoft Technology Names Joe Rich Director of North America Sales
Previously, Rich worked for Danfoss Power Electronics and Rockwell Automation.
Wind River enhances VxWorks RTOS real-time virtualization
Real-time virtualization update includes storage virtualization capabilities, enhanced security capabilities, and expanded processor support.
PLCopen wants comments on Coding Guidelines
PLCopen invites all interested parties to give feedback on this document until October 23, 2015.
Knick adds fieldbus to Stratos analyzers
Stratos pH, conductivity and dissolved oxygen analyzers now have Profibus DP, Profibus PA or FF (Foundation Fieldbus) interfaces.
AMS acquires CMOS sensor business from NXP
The CMOS sensors measure several environmental variables such as relative humidity, pressure and temperature in one sensor device.
Expecting one-year ROI on automation systems is short sighted
By Bill Lydon, Editor Many users, systems integrators, and manufacturing managers expect one year to eighteen month Return on Investment (ROI) when replacing or adding new automation systems. I believe this is short sighted thinking. Short term ROI justification requirements almost guarantee mediocre results rather than striving for excellence.
Workflow and Automation for Account and Password Management
By Dean Wiech, Tools4EverWorkflow and automation procedures for identity and password management can reduce time spent, increase security and reduce the workload on the help desk considerably.
Icon Scientific releases safe Viscometer
Viscometer is certified to the latest ATEX, IECEx and TIIS (Japan) standards and is suitable for zone 1 or zone 2 uses, and is ETL listed for the USA and Canada Class 1 Div1 Group CD, depending on application.
Rotork valve actuators control coal mine degassing
Salcan Process Technology uses the Rotork actuated control valve to control the flow of gas while maintaining back pressure in the coal seam.
Exida opens office in Middle East
Exida established an office in Abu Dhabi, UAE
Bosch Rexroth updates hydraulic Filter Select tool
The Filter Select program's database of hydraulic fluid information now includes hydraulic fluids from Houghton International.
ProSoft releases ControlLogix to Moore APACS module
The module lets a user’s new PlantPAx system control existing Moore/Siemens APACS+ IO Bus Remote I/O.
HIMA continues double-digit growth
In fiscal year 2014 HIMA once again achieved record sales ‒ €121.3 million (previous year €105 million). The sales increase compared to the previous year is 15%.
SCADA cyber security
Control EngineeringBy Edward NugentSecuring control systems with supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA): SCADA software, part of many industrial control systems, can use the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) framework for cyber security.
Network security concerns extend to production systems
Industrial Ethernet BookBy John Browett, CLPASecurity requirements for industrial Ethernet networks are continuing to evolve, with sophisticated requirements increasingly migrating from Enterprise networks to process control and other industrial environments. Wherever there are network installations, companies need to look at the probability of attacks to the network, and the risk associated with any attack.
Explosion protection for bulk solids
HazardExBy RichJohannes Lottermann, REMBE All companies that process bulk solids have their own specific features, yet their plants all have certain components, although they may vary in arrangement. These include unloading stations, conveyors, elevators, screens, dryers, mills and filters.
Flowmeter Calibration Lab Notes
Flow ControlBy Jesse YoderFlowmeter calibration is extremely important for flowmeter manufacturers and end-users alike. To ensure a flowmeter is operating properly, it needs to be calibrated after it is assembled and before it is delivered to the customer.
Cyber security in process plants: Recognizing risks, addressing current threats
Control EngineeringBy Eric Knapps attacks on industrial control systems (ICSs) become more frequent and increasingly sophisticated, defensive strategies must evolve to keep up. Fortunately, the tools are getting better.
Legacy software blues
Control EngineeringBy Tim Gentry, MaverickIs the legacy software platform holding the project back? Virtualization can offer a safe and affordable path forward.
Electrical Safety and Lockout/Tagout - How to Comply with OSHA and NFPA 70E® Safety Standards
Stay updated on how to comply with OSHA and NFPA 70E® safety standards. Get trained on identifying hazardous electrical situations.
Bedrock Automation joins ISA Security Compliance Institute
Bedrock is the latest in a growing number of companies to support the ISASecure Cyber Security Conformance Scheme.
Emerson integrates logbook functionality with DeltaV DCS
Operators can create log entries, manage tasks, and collaborate directly from a DeltaV operator station
21 CFR Part 11 Compliance for SaaS/Cloud Applications
21 CFR Part 11 Compliance for SaaS/Cloud Applications: 2-day In-person Seminar.
How to Prepare for, Manage, and Follow-up to an FDA Inspection: Risk-driven Approach
Learn best practices for managing FDA inspection and how to respond to FDA 483s and warning letters.
Managing FDA Inspections from Readiness through Follow Up Responses
Learn how to manage FDA inspections to avoid Warning Letters, Seizures and Prosecutions.
Industry 4.0 puts new demands on connection technology
By Andreas Huhmann, HARTINGIndustry 4.0’s use of Cyber-Physical Systems has radically altered the face of industrial production. Still, Industry 4.0 will only become a reality when the cyber world and physical world are connected. It entails new demands on network technology and by extension on connection technology.
Connected Industry - Industry 4.0
By Andreas Huhmann, HARTINGIndustry 4.0’s use of Cyber-Physical Systems has radically altered the face of industrial production. Still, Industry 4.0 will only become a reality when the cyber world and physical world are connected. It entails new demands on network technology and by extension on connection technology - production in Industry 4.0 needs to be more effective, more flexible and more powerful.
EnergySec 11th Annual Security & Compliance Summit
For more than 10 years the EnergySec Security Summit has been the premier gathering for stakeholders in the energy sector focused on Industrial Control System (ICS) physical and cyber security. Our summits give each attendee a rare opportunity to mingle with asset owners, government agencies, researchers, consultants, vendors and academia under one roof.
High Power Energy Harvesting Becomes Significant
By Franco Gonzalez, IDTechExFormula 1 hybrid racing technology is becoming commercialized.
Inside Automation - Theory Meets Reality
By Bill Lydon, EditorMAVERICK Technologies, in cooperation with ISA, recently hosted an event called "Inside Automation - Theory Meets Reality" at MAVERICK Technologies Headquarters. The vision of the event is to proved a venue where automation industry professionals can exchange ideas and methods to solve problems and become more effective.
Ammonia plant simulation shortens ramp up, improves training
ControlBy Dylan Charles and Todd JacoAustin Powder's U.S. Nitrogen uses Mynah's Mimic simulation software to speed up implementation and training, and improve process optimization.
Save energy in fluid systems
ControlBy Satish Mathur, Bechtel IndiaThis article explains how the pump and control valve should be selected to save pumping energy and reduce lifecycle cost.
Batch control blasts off
Control Jim MontagueFueled by the transferable ANSI/ISA-88 standard and streamlined by software, batch control is reaching escape velocity in its traditional processes, and migrating to new worlds of applications.
Manufacturing and the cloud
What’s New in Process TechnologyBy Glenn JohnsonApplied in the right way, cloud-based infrastructures allow manufacturers to overcome restrictions and allow them to seek new business opportunities and efficiencies — while at the same time reducing costs and overheads. Now is the time to start thinking about how your organisation can take advantage of the cloud.
Determining measurement uncertainty
Control Engineering EuropeBy Evelyne Lösch, HBMIt’s necessary that a readily implemented, easily understood and, generally accepted procedure for characterising the quality of a result of a measurement is necessary for evaluating and expressing its uncertainty. This is where The Evaluation of Measurement Data – Guide to the Expression of Uncertainty in Measurement (GUM) fits in.
How to measure frequency
By FlukeThis Web Card by Fluke provides a brief tutorial on how to measure frequency with your digital multimeter.
OSHA 10 Hour Course
Learn OSHA requirements and guidelines applicable to various industry activities and operations in this OSHA 10 hour course.
Stahlin Enclosures prevent corrosion in Detroit water treatment plant
Commerce Controls installed Stahlin non-metallic enclosures on filter control panels and a phosphoric chemical dosing panel at the City of Detroit, Springwells Facility
How to Prepare for an FDA Meeting: Making the Most of Pre-IND/IDE, pre-NDA and Other Critical Meetings
Learn tools to plan and prepare for different stages of FDA meetings for regulated industries and best practices to deal with the critical meetings.
Computer System Validation - Reduce Costs and Avoid 483s: 2-day In-person Seminar
Computer System Validation Training - Seminar on CSV focusing on cost reduction and how to avoid FDA form 483s & complying with 21 CFR Part 11 requirements.
Spirax Sarco publishes Condensate Recovery Brochure
Brochure describes solutions to efficiently remove and recover condensate under all operating conditions.
Fluke updates MET/TEMP temperature calibration software
Version 5.0 adds compatibility with Windows 7 and 8 plus support for the latest temperature calibration sources
Flowserve releases Gestra BK37-5 Steam Trap
BK37-5 does not consume live steam during operation and can save up to 0.9 kg (2 lb) per hour of steam consumption when compared with TD and inverted bucket steam traps.
ABB to provide power and automation for oilfields off UAE coast
ABB will provide a power management system based on System 800xA, plus transformers, shunt reactors and associated equipment.
Bedrock releases Bedrock automation system
Bedrock delivers I/O, power and communications across a pin-less electromagnetic backplane with a parallel architecture that supports ultra fast scan times.
Knick adds fieldbus interfaces to Stratos analyzers
Stratos analyzers for pH, conductivity and dissolved oxygen are now available with Profibus DP, Profibus PA or FF (Foundation Fieldbus) interfaces.
Change Control Best Practices - Avoiding Unintended Consequences of Changes
Learn to avoid FDA 483 citations and Warning Letters by employing these change control best practices.
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