22 Temmuz 2009 Çarşamba

Automation Weekly - New PLC and safety controller, Sights set on services, HUG report, Packaging robots guide, Wireless webinar, AMT urges Congress, Cartoon caption contest

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New Products
Advantech announces PCM-3813I analog input cardAdvantech announces PCM-3813I analog input card
PCM-3813I offers 2,500 VDC isolation protection and software programmable gain on each analog input channel, protecting computers and connected peripherals from high voltage damage on the input lines.
Axiomtek releases GOT-5571TL-621 panel computerAxiomtek releases GOT-5571TL-621 panel computer
Fanless GOT-5571TL-621 features a 5.7" high brightness (500 nits) VGA LCD with resolution of 640 x 480 pixels, ultra low power AMD LX800 500 MHz processor and NEMA4 / IP65 compliant front bezel.
Honeywell introduces TruStability silicon pressure sensorsHoneywell introduces TruStability silicon pressure sensors
Sensors are temperature compensated and calibrated to provide an extremely tight accuracy specification.
Longwatch enhances Video SystemLongwatch enhances Video System
Enhancements make it easier for users to integrate cameras in local and remote areas, combine video data with a wide variety of plant information, and enable operators to access video data from HMI terminals, cellphones or on a PC via the Internet.
Omron STI introduces NE0A-SCPU01 Safety Network ControllerOmron STI introduces NE0A-SCPU01 Safety Network Controller
The NE0A provides twelve safety inputs, two test outputs and six safety outputs. It can be used as a standalone controller, a safety slave or a DeviceNet standard slave.
TURCK adds FDT/DTM to IM Interface ModulesTURCK adds FDT/DTM to IM Interface Modules
To simplify device set-up and installation time, IM interface modules may now be programmed via a PC or on-board push buttons using FDT/DTM software.
GE Fanuc announces Proficy Scheduler GE Fanuc announces Proficy Scheduler
Proficy Scheduler helps planners create and maintain more dynamic and effective production schedules based on resources and asset capacity.
Phoenix Contact releases PSI-MOS 1300 fiber optic modulesPhoenix Contact releases PSI-MOS 1300 fiber optic modules
Fiber optic cable distances can range from a few feet to more than 20 miles in length.
ABB announces AC500-eCo PLCABB announces AC500-eCo PLC
AC500-eCo includes integrated digital and analog inputs and outputs on-board the CPU, which can support up to seven S500 I/O expansion modules.
HMS introduces Anybus RemoteComHMS introduces Anybus RemoteCom
Anybus RemoteCom allows remote supervision and control of automation devices over Ethernet, Internet, LANs, GSM, GPRS and telephone modems.
AMCI introduces SD17040C microstepping driverAMCI introduces SD17040C microstepping driver
SD17040C has switch selectable microstep resolutions, automatic idle current reduction, anti-resonance, short circuit protection, and overtemperature circuitry.

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From One Techie to Another

Sights Set on ServicesSights Set on Services
By Rick Zabel
As I travel from one user conference to another, there is one clear and consistent theme coming from the major automation suppliers. Services, which include systems integration, optimization, life cycle management, asset management, and maintenance, have become a major focus for many of them. Even in this challenging economy, the services groups within these organizations continue to grow — sometimes significantly.

Featured Article

Return on Imagination - Honeywell User Group (HUG) 2009
By Bill Lydon
Honeywell Process Solutions continues to grow in a number of dimensions including: additional products, wireless, energy, PLCs, independent system integrator initiatives, and Integrated Master Automation Contractor (IMAC) focus. This year’s attendance was lower than previous years, but David Wade, Honeywell Users Group Americas Chairman, officially opened the HUG 2009 conference commenting that there were more than 50% new attendees.

Application Stories

Emerson improves production efficiency for Pernod Ricard NordicEmerson improves production efficiency for Pernod Ricard Nordic
Emerson was responsible for the front-end engineering and design (FEED), and installation of PlantWeb, DeltaV, HART communications, AMS software and intelligent.

ABB's Expert Optimizer increases Nordkalk’s production by 9%ABB's Expert Optimizer increases Nordkalk’s production by 9%
CPM solution helps limestone plant in Finland optimize process, improve output, and reduce fuel consumption.

Petroleum Development Oman deploys AlarmAnalyst
AlarmAnalyst provides the ability to proactively manage the vast amounts of time-stamped textual data generated by their plant’s oil production facilities.

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Resources & Literature

Applications Guide describes instrumentation for nuclearApplications Guide describes instrumentation for nuclear
FCI’s brochure describes level, flow and temperature instrumentation solutions for the nuclear power industry.

Guide to using assembly robots in packaging
Denso offers “Packaging Automation Trends: Using Small Assembly Robots in Upstream Packaging Processes,” a free guide for manufacturers, packaging engineers, machine builders and system integrators.

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Events, Seminars & Training

Choosing the Right Wireless Technology webinar
July 30, 2009 1:00 p.m. EST
WINA presents a live webinar on choosing the right wireless technology for industrial applications and what you need to know about WirelessHART and ZigBee.

Web Handling Seminar
September 16-17, 2009 Raleigh, NC
This seminar teaches the must-know areas of web handling including tension control, roller design and alignment, nips, guiding, wrinkling and spreading.

PLM Certificate Program
September 28 through October 2, 2009 Andover, MA
CIMdata’s PLM Certification Program prepares industrial professionals to successfully address the challenges inherent in PLM implementations.

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Project News

ABB wins automation lifecycle project in South Pacific
ABB will provide onsite process control systems service and maintenance at Vale Inco's process plant located on the South Pacific island of New Caledonia.

PAS to supply Integrity software to Invensys
The software will be utilized by project teams within Invensys Operations Management’s delivery organization.

Emerson to automate Water Reclamation District of Chicago
Emerson will install Ovation expert control technology to monitor and control solids processes at the MWRDGC.

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Company & Organization News

Northwire joins EMerge Alliance
EMerge Alliance is an industry association promoting the rapid adoption of safe low-voltage DC power distribution and its use in commercial building interiors.

GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms Hosts Executive Forum
Dozens of European business leaders engaged in roundtable discussions of current global economy and the role technologies play in meeting the needs of manufacturers.

ABB participates in Desertec industrial initiative
European companies, including ABB, met in Munich to sign a memorandum of understanding on the Desertec industrial initiative.

AMT President urges Congress to assist small manufacturers
Testifying before the House Small Business Committee, Douglas K. Woods, President of AMT, said the effects of tax breaks and other provisions within the stimulus law have so far been minimal on the struggling manufacturing industry.

ARC says CPM sales to exceed $4 billion by 2013ARC says CPM sales to exceed $4 billion by 2013
Despite the recession, the Collaborative Production Management market continues to grow, albeit at a very modest pace.

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