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June 4, 2010

OPC Server Connects I/O

The Model ACMBTCP-OPC software package is offered as an affordable Modbus/TCP Master OPC DA Server to help engineers quickly integrate the vendor’s Ethernet I/O modules into a control system communi
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June 3, 2010

Pursuing the Perfect Process Automation System

ARC Advisory Group’s Collaborative Process Automation System, or CPAS, model provides one blueprint for a state-of-the-art automation system architecture.
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June 1, 2010

Large Crowds Pack ABB User Conference

Energy efficiency, as well as the confluence of power and process automation were top-of-mind topics at this year’s event.
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June 1, 2010

CIP Networks Enhanced

A total of 46 enhancements to the Common Industrial Protocol family of network technologies during the past six months are designed to allow end-users to meet the ever-advancing scope of the automat
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Product
 | May 3, 2010

Compact Ethernet Switches Added

Six new models have been added to the vendor’s family of fully managed Industrial Ethernet switches. 
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May 1, 2010

Consortium Reports New Findings on Alarm Rates

New research funded by the Center for Operator Performance shows that process operators may perform better at high alarm rates when alarms are grouped by priority, rather than chronologically.
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Blog entry | April 30, 2010

Firewall Mitigates OPC Cyber Risks

Since introducing the Tofino industrial firewall in 2007, Byres Security Inc. has partnered with a variety of automation suppliers to roll out numerous versions of the system.
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April 6, 2010

Automated Backup Meets SIL 3

Diamond-SIS automated independent backup (AIB) is a low-cost, standalone safety instrumented system (SIS) that backs up current process control trip logic and meets the requirements of IEC 61511. 
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April 6, 2010

Automate PLC Code Generation

The Simulink PLC Coder generates IEC 61131 structured text for programmable logic controller (PLC) and programmable automation controller (PAC) devices, enabling Model-Based Design for manufacturing
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April 1, 2010

Multi-core Arrives for Work on the Shop Floor

In May 2004, Intel Corp. (www.intel.com), Santa Clara, Calif., announced its abandonment of the 5 gigahertz (GHz) Tejas microprocessor as the successor to the 3 GHz Pentium 4.
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April 1, 2010

Encouraging Economic Outlook for Machine Builders

“Encouraging” is how Darren Elliott describes the economic outlook for machine builders.
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Blog entry | March 31, 2010

Low-cost PAC Redundancy

When Opto 22 took its Snap PAC programmable automation controller and I/O products family to Asia in recent years, it ran into an unanticipated requirement: the need for redundancy in control systems.
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Blog entry | March 16, 2010

FDT Configuration Tool

Process device configuration helps process manufacturers increase reliability of instrumentation and simplifies regulatory reporting compliance efforts. The capabilities also help improve product quality in applications where conditions are tied directly to process parameters, such as temperature, pressure or flow.
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Feature Article
 | March 5, 2010

Case Packer Uses a Power Monitor to Minimize Energy Consumption

A three-axis, side-load case packer receives up-to-the-minute information on energy use from a component mounted in the controls cabinet.
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March 5, 2010

Automation Software Simplifies Programming

The CX-One Lite Version 4.0 automation software package integrates Micro PLC programming with support software for setting up networks, operator interface HMI, inverters and temperature controllers.
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