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Datasheet: Current/Voltage Multi-Input Field Unit

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 07:02:00 GMT

The Multi-Input Field Unit is ideal for adding wireless capabilities to existing or new wired measurement sensors such as radar tank gauges, flow meters, chemical analyzers, or any other de- vice that has voltage or current outputs. The Multi-Input Field Unit is available in current (4-20 mA), voltage (0-10 V), or milli- volt (0-1000mV) versions, each accepting up to two analog in- puts.

Datasheet: Submersible Level Field Unit

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 06:52:00 GMT

The wireless submersible level field unit measures hydrostatic level in a vented tank or well. The sensor is cable mounted. It is submersed in the tank liquid, dropping in from the top of the tank, pool or well. Specific gravity correction and all common level units of measure are supported.

Datasheet: Thermocouple Temperature Field Unit

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 06:22:00 GMT

The Thermocouple Field Unit comes complete with a signal conditioner and a RF transceiver operating in the 902 MHz to 928 MHz ISM license-free band. It is battery powered with up to twenty (20) year battery life.

Datasheet: Gauge Level Field Unit

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 06:09:00 GMT

The wireless level Field Unit is designed to measure hydrostatic level in a vented tank. The level Field Unit is available with an integrated sensor or an extended sensor.

Datasheet: Gauge Pressure Field Unit

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 05:56:00 GMT

The Gauge Pressure Field Unit is self powered and contains a pressure sensor, signal conditioning circuitry and a RF transceiver operating in the 902 MHz to 928 MHz ISM license- free band. Remote mount sensors and high-gain antennas are available as options.

Datasheet: Differential Pressure Field Unit

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 05:47:00 GMT

The Differential Pressure Field Unit is self powered and contains a differential pressure sensor, signal conditioning circuitry and a RF transceiver operating in the 902 MHz to 928 MHz ISM license-free band. Remote mount sensors and high-gain antennas are available as special options.

Datasheet: Switch-Input Field Unit

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 05:37:00 GMT

The Switch-Input Field Unit is ideal for determining the state of contact switches without running wiring in the field. Two switch contacts can be accommodated by a single WI-SI Field Unit. Each contact is sampled 11 times a second to determine its state and if it has experienced a change of state.

Datasheet: RTD Temperature Field Unit

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 05:28:00 GMT

The RTD Temperature Field Unit comes complete with a signal conditioner and a RF transceiver operating in the 902 MHz to 928 MHz ISM license-free band. It is battery powered with up to twenty (20) year battery life.

Datasheet: Base Radio

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 05:19:00 GMT

The Base Radio is the heart of the wireless instrument network. It communicates with all of the deployed Field Units attached to it in a local area star network and interfaces with your existing control system and/or the Accutech Wireless Instrumentation Manager for network management.

Base Radio

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 05:19:00 GMT

Accutech, a division of Control Microsystems

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 13:21:00 GMT

Accutech wireless instruments are designed for harsh process industry environments and are completely tether-free with no wires for power or signal.

Motorola WT4000 Series: Wearable Terminal

Wed, 29 Aug 2007 18:39:00 GMT

The WT4000 Series Wearable Terminal from Motorola empowers warehouse and package handling workers to achieve new levels of efficiency, productivity, and accuracy by bringing the most advanced computing and scanning technology to their fingertips in an ergonomic, wearable design. The hands-free system offers maximum flexibility, with headset support for voice picking, as well as mix and match connectors on either side of the device enabling the right- or left-handed scanning.

Datasheet: SATO CG Series

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 06:42:00 GMT

With superior performance and affordable price, these 2" or 4", 203 or 305 dpi, Direct Thermal/Thermal printers are best in their class. The SATO CG Series models are delivered stock out of the box with competitive emulations onboard, optimal interfaces (built in USB standard) and an anti-microbial casing for outstanding performance in clinical and processing environments.

Control Microsystems Announces Remote Video Surveillance Capabilities In ClearSCADA Host Platform

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 09:19:00 GMT

Control Microsystems Inc. (CMI), a global developer of advanced SCADA solutions, and Longwatch, Inc., a leader in integrated video surveillance systems, recently announced the ability of the SCADA host platform, ClearSCADA, to provide video surveillance of remote processes and assets.

Registration Now Open For Be Together: The Be Communities LIVE Conference, Being Held May 17-20, 2010, In Philadelphia

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 06:52:00 GMT

Bentley Systems, Incorporated, the leading company dedicated to providing comprehensive software solutions for the infrastructure that sustains our world, recently announced that registration is now open at www.bentley.com/BeTogether for the inaugural Be Together: The Be Communities LIVE Conference, being held May 17-20, 2010, at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia.

AIT Launches New Tooling Subsidiary, Advanced Integrated Tooling Solutions

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 14:15:00 GMT

Advanced Integration Technology (AIT), a leading industrial automation and tooling company delivering fully integrated plant floor systems to the aerospace industry, has expanded its manufacturing capabilities with the opening of its new subsidiary, Advanced Integrated Tooling Solutions (AITS) in Chesterfield Township, Michigan

Emerson Introduces Highest Flow Rate Coriolis Meter

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 04:52:00 GMT

Emerson Process Management has unveiled the highest flow rate Coriolis meter available. The latest Micro Motion ELITE Coriolis meter covers 10"-12" (DN 250-300) line sizes and can handle flow rates over 3,200 tons/hour

Bentley Unveils New OpenPlant Products And Announces Value-Creative Pricing

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 06:26:00 GMT

Bentley Systems, Incorporated, the leading company dedicated to providing comprehensive software solutions for the infrastructure that sustains our world, recently unveiled three innovative Bentley OpenPlant products: Bentley OpenPlant Modeler V8i, Bentley OpenPlant ModelServer V8i, and Bentley OpenPlant Isometrics Manager V8i.

Mitsubishi Electric Automation Teams With Oracle For e-F@ctory Solution

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:01:00 GMT

Mitsubishi Electric Automation, a world leader in industrial automation solutions, recently announced the addition of the Oracle� Manufacturing Operations Center to its e-F@ctory manufacturing solution for all industries. The announcement was made at the 14th Annual ARC Forum in Orlando. e-F@ctory is Mitsubishi Electric's vision for manufacturing that unifies its best-in-class control hardware and networks with enterprise IT systems offered by strategic partner companies, including IBM, Microsoft and now, Oracle. Mitsubishi Electric is the

Advantech Launches A x86-Based DIN-Rail PC

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 05:07:00 GMT

The Industrial Automation Group of Advantech introduces the UNO-1140F X86-based DIN-rail PC equipped with a VGA port, an Ethernet port, 2 x USB ports and 8 x isolated serial com ports which can handle 921.6 Kbps max speed per port

China Baogang Group Chooses Proficy Process Systems To Improve Efficiency And Product Quality In Mining Operation

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:47:00 GMT

GE Intelligent Platforms recently announced that its breakthrough process control solution, Proficy Process Systems, was chosen by China Baogang Group's subsidiary Barun Mining Co. Ltd. for use in the company's iron mining business in China

Eyelit's Award-Winning, Integrated Manufacturing Execution (MES) Software Selected By Deutsche Solar AG For Use In A New German 500-MW Photovoltaic (PV) Wafer Plant

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 18:41:00 GMT

Eyelit Inc., a manufacturing software provider for visibility, control, and coordination of manufacturing operations in the electronics, semiconductor, and photovoltaic industries, announced today that Deutsche Solar AG, the wafer-manufacturing subsidiary of SolarWorld AG, has selected Eyelit's MES Software Suite to support PV wafer production ramp in its new 500-MW facility in Freiberg, Germany. Eyelit and its partner SYSTEMA GmbH were selected to provide a scalable solution for the management of factory assets and production,

Motorola - Enterprise Mobility Solutions

Tue, 24 Feb 2009 20:49:36 GMT

Motorola is a recognized leader for enterprise mobility solutions delivering enterprise anywhere to enterprises everywhere. Our solutions include a wide variety of technologies and devices- from advanced mobile computers to automated data capture devices, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), mobile radios, enterprise wireless LAN, and wireless broadband - to ensure unprecedented control of information across your operations.

Queiroz Galvao Implements Intergraph® SmartPlant ® Enterprise

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 05:21:00 GMT

Queiroz Galvao, a leading global Brazil-based construction company, has implemented Intergraph SmartPlant Enterprise solutions to boost construction project efficiency and reduce costs

Panda Energy Receives Air Permit For Sherman, Texas Power Plant

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 15:57:00 GMT

Panda Energy International Inc. recently announced that the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has granted the air permit for the company's planned 500-megawatt combined-cycle power plant in Sherman, Texas

Euklid CAD/CAM Is Latest Application To Benefit From Siemens PLM Software's D-Cubed 2D DCM

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 14:00:00 GMT

Siemens PLM Software, a business unit of the Siemens Industry Automation Division and a leading global provider of product lifecycle management (PLM) software and services, and Euklid CAD/CAM AG, a leading provider of specialized computer-aided design and manufacturing (CAD/CAM) solutions, recently announced the release of Siemens PLM Software's 2D Dimensional Constraint Manager (2D DCM) component in the Euklid CAD/CAM application

GE Intelligent Platforms Proficy Software Chosen By Qatar Steel For Plant-Wide Production Management Solution

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 16:24:00 GMT

GE Intelligent Platforms recently announced that it has been selected by Qatar Steel to provide a complete production management solution designed to improve operating efficiency through a reliable and optimum production process

COADE Releases CAESAR II Version 5.20 Updates

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 23:00:00 GMT

COADE announced recently the release of a new build for CAESAR II Version 5.20 with a number of updates including corrected occasional load factor calculations for code ISO-14692, modifications to TD/12 for title labeling in output reports, computational changes to address a B31.8 VIII code interpretation, and an updated Stoomwezen Approval Certificate for CAESAR II Version 5.20

Application Note: The Motorola MC9500-K Mobile Computer Re-Defining Field Mobility - Even In Demanding Environments

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 05:15:00 GMT

The productivity of your field workforce is tied directly to the bottom line of the business - regardless of whether your field teams interact directly with your customers or are focused on maintenance of crucial business infrastructure such as pipelines and cable or telephone networks. By Motorola

Flyer: Control Microsystems Product Line Card

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 05:07:00 GMT

Control Microsystems' Sensor to Enterprise solution offers a complete line of products to power every part of your SCADA network and provide flexibility, durability, ease-of-use, and enhanced component integration to maximize the functionality of your SCADA system.

Case Study: Old Dominion Fine-Tunes Its Pricing Model, Increases Driver Productivity, And Enhances Its Competitive Position With The Help Of Motorola Mobile Computers

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 05:05:00 GMT

In the past, Old Dominion drivers used paper manifests and most of the company's pricing decisions were based on averages. "We decided to create a system to capture real-time information about each freight pick up and delivery. The goal was to feed data into our pricing model for greater accuracy and to provide the track-and-trace functionality that customers were coming to expect from a leading carrier like ours," said Craver. By Barry Craver, Director of Freight Processing Applications, Old Dominion

Case Study: Motorola Picking System Streamlines Kirin Brewery Supply Chain

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 04:50:00 GMT

In a food and beverage industry that demands a high-level of product freshness, Kirin has to enhance their receiving, picking and shipping capabilities in their breweries and distribution centres in order to remain competitive. Additionally, the newly-implemented system has to be compatible with their current system and be ready for use within a few months. By Kirin Brewery

Case Study: Freightliner Controls Inventory 'Choke Points' With Motorola RFID

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 04:39:00 GMT

Like many modern manufacturers, Freightliner faces constant pressure to improve the efficiency and accuracy of its resource handling in order to better control manufacturing costs. The Freightliner management team, headed by Plant Automation Project Manager Louis Fleischer, was looking for a way to streamline the tracking of parts movement from inventory to the factory floor in the Portland plant. By Motorola

White Paper: Warehouse Management: Quick Reference Guide To Improving Inventory Accuracy For Perfect Orders

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 04:34:00 GMT

Shipping inaccurate orders impacts your bottom line by increasing labor and transport costs and decreasing customer satisfaction. This Quick Reference Guide is your key to understanding how you can improve the accuracy of orders shipped within your warehouse. By Motorola

Case Study: Enterprise Mobility A Healthy Ingredient In Sanitarium's Warehouse

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 04:09:00 GMT

Since 1898 Sanitarium has developed a reputation for manufacturing quality health food products. Its vision is to help people 'learn to stay well' - the meaning of the word Sanitarium - by linking good diet with good health. The most recognised brand in the Sanitarium stable is Weet-Bix, which has remained one of Australia's most popular breakfast cereal for over 30 years. By Alan Myers, IT business projects manager, Sanitarium

Brochure: Motorola MC9500-K Mobile Computer

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 03:55:00 GMT

The MC9500-K delivers a powerful industry first, Motorola MAX FlexWAN. With MAX FlexWAN, you can purchase the device with or without a 3.5G GSM HSDPA or CDMA-EVDO Rev A WAN subsytem, and add or change the WWAN subsystems as needed, right in your backroom.

Article: Alarm Management - Rules For SCADA And KPIs

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 04:42:00 GMT

Too often operators and engineers that are managing critical infrastructure are continually chasing alarms that are generated by their HMI or SCADA software leaving little time for monitoring the control system and being proactive about the process. Let's take a look at the most common cause for this situation and provide some solutions for improvement. By Control Microsystems Inc.

Brochure: Accutech Wireless Instrumentation

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 20:02:00 GMT

Control Microsystems leverages advances in wireless and battery technologies with the Accutech series of Wireless Instrumentation products, providing cost-effective and easy to install alternatives to traditional, hardwired sensor sites.

BBK, International Business Advisory Firm, Announces Creation Of Performance Improvement, LLC

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 14:00:00 GMT

BBK, an international business advisory firm providing services across a wide range of industries, recently announced the creation of Performance Improvement, LLC. Performance Improvement is a separate entity that helps companies improve the quality, delivery and cost associated with their operational performance, outside of the traditional BBK framework

Plate Magnets Shipped Within 24 Hours Through EriezXpress Program

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 04:48:00 GMT

Eriez, world authority in magnetic, vibratory and inspection applications, now offers next-day shipment on a select number of Plate Magnets through the EriezXpress Program. This quick order processing system helps speed up delivery of in-stock Eriez equipment when a customer needs an immediate solution

EnWave Announces NutraREV Pilot-Plant And Retains Engineering Firm Williams & White

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 06:59:00 GMT

EnWave Corporation ("EnWave", or the "Company") is pleased to announce plans to open a pilot plant adjacent to its engineering operation in Delta, British Columbia, where the Company can demonstrate its nutraREV and powderREV technologies for food dehydration

Optimum Energy Expands Engineering Services Offering To Help OptimumHVAC Chiller Plants Achieve Maximum Efficiency

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 14:00:00 GMT

Optimum Energy, LLC, provider of heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) software solutions that set a new standard in energy efficiency, recently announced the availability of an expanded range of engineering services that will help customers employing OptimumHVAC Ultra High Performance software solutions maximize the efficiency of their HVAC systems

ABB To Provide Automation Solution Based On System 800xA For New Power Plant In Greece

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 03:47:00 GMT

ABB announced that it recently won an order from turnkey power plant contractor Rodax to design, engineer, supply and commission a complete distributed control system (DCS) solution for a new 427-megawatt, gas-fired thermal power plant