Plant Safety and Security
Challenges of offshore oil and gas production
Working in more extreme environments is driving improvements in networking, and standards development for subsea automation systems. Sophisticated equipment on the sea floor has to communicate... » more
Machine Safety: Is upgrading to solid state enough?
Moving machine guarding solutions to solid-state-based components from hard-wired components has been a persistent U.S. discussion since 2002. Are solid-state components enough to provide effective... » more
Combining functional safety and cyber security
Both have to work for a plant to be truly safe. How can we learn and use the best from each? » more
Safety interlock switches, up to 6 contacts
The D4SL-N Safety Interlock Switches by Omron STI is available with up to 6 contacts, can be mounted in any direction and allows users to change the key insertion point without detaching the head. » more
Motor control centers add Ethernet for remote monitoring
Medium-voltage Allen-Bradley Centerline motor control centers (MCCs) by Rockwell Automation have added EtherNet/IP to access information remotely. This allows personnel to safely monitor and diagnose... » more
Methods and best practices to map displays to operator decisions
HMIs should be designed to reflect the ways in which operators have to deal with information and solve problems. » more
Virtual patching for process control systems
Increase protection from software vulnerabilities sooner while allowing more control of your industrial network maintenance. » more
Top Control Engineering articles, October 2012
The most-visited articles at www.controleng.com during October 2012 included the following topics: Best products, HMI, mobile apps, motors, level control, system integrators, safety, PLCs, energy... » more
Machine safety: Confusion amuck, quantitative circuit design versus qualitative risk assessment
When talking about qualitative versus quantitative as they relate to machine safety standards and compliance requirements, are we talking about the risk assessment process? Or do we consider the... » more
Implementing safety in control systems
Four basic concepts that should guide process safety system analysis and design. » more
EC: UniSim Operations Suite
Software - Applications: Honeywell's dynamic operator training simulator, UniSim Operations Suite, now offers an immersive, 3D operating environment to present production scenarios and train... » more
EC: Tunneller v4.0
Software - Applications: MarikonOPC Tunneller is the fastest, most trusted way to connect to remote OPC Servers. Whether connecting across different domains, through firewalls, or dealing with... » more
EC: FL mGuard RS2000 and RS4000
Network Integration - Ethernet hardware: The new mGuard security devices feature improved hardware and easier configuration options, making it easier to support customers and add IT and security... » more
EC: CNX Wireless System
Hardware - Handheld test, measurement, calibration: The Fluke CNX Wireless System simplifies troubleshooting by enabling up to 10 simultaneous electrical and temperature wireless measurements. This... » more
EC: VPort 36-1MP-IVA-T IP Camera with Intelligent Video Analytics
Network Integration - Network hardware: The VPort 36-1MP-IVA-T megapixel HD IP camera supports -40 F to 167 F operation and onboard Intelligent Video Analytics, which uses advanced image algorithms... » more
EC: Modular Knifeblade Fuse Blocks
Power - Energy, power interruption: Industry's first modular fuse blocks for Class H (K), R, and J fuses 70 A to 600 A make installation easy and increase flexibility and electrical safety. This is a... » more
EC: SafetyBridge Technology
Network Integration - I/O systems: Phoenix Contact's new SafetyBridge technology makes it possible to distribute safe I/O modules in a network without the need for a safety controller. This is a... » more
EC: Pluto D45 Safety PLC
Safety - Machine safety: A safety PLC used for the automation and control of machine safety systems in a variety of industrial applications including presses, packaging systems, robotic cells,... » more
EC: SLC440 Safety Light Curtain
Safety - Machine safety: The SLC440 series Type 4 Safety Light Curtain has innovative features that include a seamless one-piece body for superior mechanical strength, integrated alignment aid,... » more
EC: Allen-Bradley GuardLogix 5572S, 5573S PACs
Safety - Machine safety: Allen-Bradley GuardLogix programmable automation controllers are designed to provide OEMs and manufacturers with integrated safety, motion, discrete and drive control... » more
EC: Simatic Step 7 Safety Advanced v11.0
Safety - Machine safety: Siemens Simatic Step 7 Safety Advanced V11 option as part of its TIA Portal, providing end users with configuration and programming tools required for generating a fail-safe... » more
NFPA 70E: A roadmap to compliance
Six steps can reduce arc flash hazard and protect workers and equipment » more
Challenges of offshore oil and gas production Working in more extreme environments is driving improvements in networking, and standards development for subsea automation systems. Sophisticated equipment on the sea floor has to communicate... » more
Machine Safety: Is upgrading to solid state enough?Moving machine guarding solutions to solid-state-based components from hard-wired components has been a persistent U.S. discussion since 2002. Are solid-state components enough to provide effective... » more
Combining functional safety and cyber securityBoth have to work for a plant to be truly safe. How can we learn and use the best from each? » more
Safety interlock switches, up to 6 contactsThe D4SL-N Safety Interlock Switches by Omron STI is available with up to 6 contacts, can be mounted in any direction and allows users to change the key insertion point without detaching the head. » more
Analogue video surveillance equipment still dominant in consumer market
Despite the difficult retail climate, the consumer market for video surveillance equipment has continued to perform well, with double-digit growth forecast for both analogue and network product... » more
Despite the difficult retail climate, the consumer market for video surveillance equipment has continued to perform well, with double-digit growth forecast for both analogue and network product... » more
China’s video surveillance equipment market maintains momentum
City surveillance and transportation are the largest end-user industries in China. » more
City surveillance and transportation are the largest end-user industries in China. » more
Motor control centers add Ethernet for remote monitoringMedium-voltage Allen-Bradley Centerline motor control centers (MCCs) by Rockwell Automation have added EtherNet/IP to access information remotely. This allows personnel to safely monitor and diagnose... » more
Methods and best practices to map displays to operator decisionsHMIs should be designed to reflect the ways in which operators have to deal with information and solve problems. » more
Virtual patching for process control systemsIncrease protection from software vulnerabilities sooner while allowing more control of your industrial network maintenance. » more
Top Control Engineering articles, October 2012The most-visited articles at www.controleng.com during October 2012 included the following topics: Best products, HMI, mobile apps, motors, level control, system integrators, safety, PLCs, energy... » more
Machine safety: Confusion amuck, quantitative circuit design versus qualitative risk assessment When talking about qualitative versus quantitative as they relate to machine safety standards and compliance requirements, are we talking about the risk assessment process? Or do we consider the... » more
Implementing safety in control systemsFour basic concepts that should guide process safety system analysis and design. » more
EC: UniSim Operations SuiteSoftware - Applications: Honeywell's dynamic operator training simulator, UniSim Operations Suite, now offers an immersive, 3D operating environment to present production scenarios and train... » more
EC: Tunneller v4.0Software - Applications: MarikonOPC Tunneller is the fastest, most trusted way to connect to remote OPC Servers. Whether connecting across different domains, through firewalls, or dealing with... » more
EC: FL mGuard RS2000 and RS4000Network Integration - Ethernet hardware: The new mGuard security devices feature improved hardware and easier configuration options, making it easier to support customers and add IT and security... » more
EC: CNX Wireless SystemHardware - Handheld test, measurement, calibration: The Fluke CNX Wireless System simplifies troubleshooting by enabling up to 10 simultaneous electrical and temperature wireless measurements. This... » more
EC: VPort 36-1MP-IVA-T IP Camera with Intelligent Video AnalyticsNetwork Integration - Network hardware: The VPort 36-1MP-IVA-T megapixel HD IP camera supports -40 F to 167 F operation and onboard Intelligent Video Analytics, which uses advanced image algorithms... » more
EC: Modular Knifeblade Fuse BlocksPower - Energy, power interruption: Industry's first modular fuse blocks for Class H (K), R, and J fuses 70 A to 600 A make installation easy and increase flexibility and electrical safety. This is a... » more
EC: SafetyBridge TechnologyNetwork Integration - I/O systems: Phoenix Contact's new SafetyBridge technology makes it possible to distribute safe I/O modules in a network without the need for a safety controller. This is a... » more
EC: Pluto D45 Safety PLCSafety - Machine safety: A safety PLC used for the automation and control of machine safety systems in a variety of industrial applications including presses, packaging systems, robotic cells,... » more
EC: SLC440 Safety Light CurtainSafety - Machine safety: The SLC440 series Type 4 Safety Light Curtain has innovative features that include a seamless one-piece body for superior mechanical strength, integrated alignment aid,... » more
EC: Allen-Bradley GuardLogix 5572S, 5573S PACsSafety - Machine safety: Allen-Bradley GuardLogix programmable automation controllers are designed to provide OEMs and manufacturers with integrated safety, motion, discrete and drive control... » more
EC: Simatic Step 7 Safety Advanced v11.0Safety - Machine safety: Siemens Simatic Step 7 Safety Advanced V11 option as part of its TIA Portal, providing end users with configuration and programming tools required for generating a fail-safe... » more
NFPA 70E: A roadmap to complianceSix steps can reduce arc flash hazard and protect workers and equipment » more
Don't overlook key steps in the safety process
Having a clear plan with executive management and safeguarding yourself against potential hazards for both the short- and long-term is vital » more
Having a clear plan with executive management and safeguarding yourself against potential hazards for both the short- and long-term is vital » more
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