Plant Safety and Security
Technology Update: Low-power solenoid valves
For point-to-point and bus-based configurations, new low-power solenoid valves offer economies for PLCs, DCSs, and other control devices and use of easier, less expensive, smaller gage wiring. They... » more
Ethernet products receive hazardous location certification
AvaLAN's AW900xTR and AW2400xTR outdoor wireless Ethernet modules received the certification, allowing them to be used in the oil and gas markets. » more
Virtual Summit brings the world of manufacturing together
Sept. 8, 2011, live event to focus on energy, safety, automation, and maintenance. » more
Safety controllers updated with configuration software
Omron STI's G9SP programmable safety controllers have been updated and are now compatible with Microsoft Windows 7 operating systems and a free demo version can also be downloaded. » more
Smart Grid controls, instrumentation enable reliability, efficiency
Automation and instrumentation facilitate smarter electrical grids, higher reliability systems, as well as smaller and fewer outages, with faster troubleshooting and repairs. See related Smart Grid... » more
Safety light curtains detect hand-instrusion
Omron STI safety curtains reportedly provide simple hand-intrusion detection for stand-alone devices and machines. » more
Discrete machine safety components are getting smarter
Studies by IMS Research indicate machine builders and end users are starting to use intelligent safety interlocks that are touchless. » more
Global Perspectives: Japan quake sounds the alarm for China’s nuclear safety
Will the Japan quake slow China’s nuclear power generating plans for huge growth, 26 units now under construction? Third-generation, passive safety, may help. » more
Arc-resistant medium voltage motor control center
GE Limitamp AR Arc Resistant Medium Voltage Motor Control delivers increased safety, reliability and ease of maintenance for operations and maintenance managers, as well as contractors and specifiers... » more
Safety relays for machine safety applications
Idec HR1S safety relays are designed for machine safety applications and have instantaneous and time delay safety outputs, company said. » more
Redesigned motor control centers includes first arc flash resistant design
Siemens re-engineered tiastar motor control centers include its first arc resistant MCCs compliant with ANSI/IEEE C37.20.7 standards, which can be applied to multiple designs. A base model can ship... » more
When should you bypass your safety system?
How can it be considered "good engineering practice" to bypass your SIS during critical times with your process? See diagrams. » more
Manufacturing plant sets record with 2.5 million hours worked without lost-time incident
ABB's New Berlin campus and Fort Smith Drives Center are central to the company's focus on promoting safety, ABB said. » more
Enclosures for automation, robotics
Hemco's new enclosures have a flexible, modular design with available accessories useful for automation and robotics. » more
Simulation software online for DOE power plant
The Department of Energy is using Invensys Operations Management's SimSci-Esscor DYNSIM high-fidelity simulator to train operators for future integrated gasification combined cycle (IGCC) power... » more
The Department of Energy is using Invensys Operations Management's SimSci-Esscor DYNSIM high-fidelity simulator to train operators for future integrated gasification combined cycle (IGCC) power... » more
Technology Update: Low-power solenoid valvesFor point-to-point and bus-based configurations, new low-power solenoid valves offer economies for PLCs, DCSs, and other control devices and use of easier, less expensive, smaller gage wiring. They... » more
Ethernet products receive hazardous location certificationAvaLAN's AW900xTR and AW2400xTR outdoor wireless Ethernet modules received the certification, allowing them to be used in the oil and gas markets. » more
Virtual Summit brings the world of manufacturing togetherSept. 8, 2011, live event to focus on energy, safety, automation, and maintenance. » more
Safety controllers updated with configuration softwareOmron STI's G9SP programmable safety controllers have been updated and are now compatible with Microsoft Windows 7 operating systems and a free demo version can also be downloaded. » more
Machine builders, integrators get help with machinery directive update
Omron STI said it is helping integrators and machine builders transition to EN ISO 13849-1:2008, which will become the standard for safety control systems effective January 1, 2012. » more
Omron STI said it is helping integrators and machine builders transition to EN ISO 13849-1:2008, which will become the standard for safety control systems effective January 1, 2012. » more
Smart Grid controls, instrumentation enable reliability, efficiency Automation and instrumentation facilitate smarter electrical grids, higher reliability systems, as well as smaller and fewer outages, with faster troubleshooting and repairs. See related Smart Grid... » more
Safety light curtains detect hand-instrusionOmron STI safety curtains reportedly provide simple hand-intrusion detection for stand-alone devices and machines. » more
Discrete machine safety components are getting smarterStudies by IMS Research indicate machine builders and end users are starting to use intelligent safety interlocks that are touchless. » more
Control valves for pressurized water reactors
Emerson Process Management received an $8 million contract to supply Fisher control valves for SCANA's nuclear generating stations in South Carolina. » more
Emerson Process Management received an $8 million contract to supply Fisher control valves for SCANA's nuclear generating stations in South Carolina. » more
Global Perspectives: Japan quake sounds the alarm for China’s nuclear safety Will the Japan quake slow China’s nuclear power generating plans for huge growth, 26 units now under construction? Third-generation, passive safety, may help. » more
Arc-resistant medium voltage motor control centerGE Limitamp AR Arc Resistant Medium Voltage Motor Control delivers increased safety, reliability and ease of maintenance for operations and maintenance managers, as well as contractors and specifiers... » more
Safety relays for machine safety applicationsIdec HR1S safety relays are designed for machine safety applications and have instantaneous and time delay safety outputs, company said. » more
Redesigned motor control centers includes first arc flash resistant designSiemens re-engineered tiastar motor control centers include its first arc resistant MCCs compliant with ANSI/IEEE C37.20.7 standards, which can be applied to multiple designs. A base model can ship... » more
When should you bypass your safety system?How can it be considered "good engineering practice" to bypass your SIS during critical times with your process? See diagrams. » more
Nuclear material site cleanup to be monitored, videotaped
IVC is supplying radiation tolerant video cameras that are radiation tolerant to Parsons Corporation to monitor processing operations in the Salt Waste Processing Facility in Georgia. » more
IVC is supplying radiation tolerant video cameras that are radiation tolerant to Parsons Corporation to monitor processing operations in the Salt Waste Processing Facility in Georgia. » more
Manufacturing plant sets record with 2.5 million hours worked without lost-time incidentABB's New Berlin campus and Fort Smith Drives Center are central to the company's focus on promoting safety, ABB said. » more
Enclosures for automation, roboticsHemco's new enclosures have a flexible, modular design with available accessories useful for automation and robotics. » more
Explosion-proof control panels
Control panels designed by Ross SysCon are explosion-proof, more efficient, and have a small, more compact design, the company said. » more
Control panels designed by Ross SysCon are explosion-proof, more efficient, and have a small, more compact design, the company said. » more
Power station in UK to use AMS Suite predictive software
Integrated asset management was chosen to reportedly ensure efficient work practices and inform business decisions. » more
Integrated asset management was chosen to reportedly ensure efficient work practices and inform business decisions. » more
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