August 2, 2010

This Edition Sponsored by Siemens

Can Process Control Prevent Oil Well Blowouts?
There are a number of questions about the oil drilling accident in the Gulf of Mexico: What caused it? If properly designed process control systems were used, could the blowout have been prevented? What contributions could process control have made to stop the flow after the blowout?

To answer these questions, we must understand the drilling process, the causes of the BP accident and the kinds of automatic controls necessary for both the normal and the emergency drilling operation.

Get More Out of Your Enclosure by Getting More into It.
Hoffman brand FUSION G7 is the global enclosure platform that offers scalable, multi–surface component mounting via a versatile internal grid system. FUSION G7 maximizes configuration flexibility while maintaining global IP66 and UL/CSA Type 4/12 ratings. The scalable enclosure solution includes standard back panel and gland plate for easy cable entry configuration. It’s the one enclosure that won’t box you in. FUSION G7 is available in 30 standard metric sizes ranging from 300 x 300 x 225 mm (11.8" x 11.8" x 8.9") to 1500 x 900 x 425 mm (59" x 35.4" 16.7").
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Safe and Secure with OPC Technologies
With the prevalence of information technology and the drive towards having information readily available from any location, many previously isolated control systems are more accessible. The drive to reduce operational costs and improve performance has led control system vendors and critical infrastructure owners to move towards standardized technologies, operating systems and protocols such as Ethernet, Microsoft Windows and OPC. Read more.

Six Things You Must Consider When Buying an Industrial PC
Learn these important steps with this simple organized document.
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Is Your Level Transmitter 3–In–1?
Receive three process variables all from one instrument and one opening in your tank. Reduce production time and money with fewer installations and less wiring. Level Plus liquid level transmitters are capable of providing the product level, interface level and temperature measurement from one tank opening.
Learn how to simplify your system.

Asset Management as Wireless Driver
The primary message being delivered by the champions of wireless is that it will enable full access to the rich information contained in today’s smart instruments and in particular the diagnostic information thus providing you the benefits of complete predictive maintenance. Of course it is never quite this easy. Read more.

Siemens Answers for Industry Conference
Make plans now to attend all or part of the no–cost Siemens Answers for Industry Conference and get answers to some of the toughest questions facing your industry today. Join Siemens at the Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue, WA, and learn how energy efficiency, automation and services are transforming businesses large and small, government agencies, industrial facilities and financial and educational complexes.
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• PowerXpress Solutions’ Power HART Devices


• ActiveX and .NET Controls for Modbus TCP and RTU I/O Modules

• Rice Lake’s LaserLT


• Sensitive Liquid Level/Temp Control Board

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