Control System World

Advantech’s Industrial Automation Group (IAG) is pleased to announce the launch of two new smart power meters for use in all kinds of electric power data acquisition. WISE-M500 series power meter are easy to use, cost effective smart meters, that provide high accuracy measurement , display and communication (Modbus/RTU). Characterized by a compact size, and flexible connection (1P2W,1P3W, 3P3W..).

The panel mounted WISE-501 is a 3-phase multi-function power meter for sub-metering applications, ranging from power distribution, small motor control to lighten load circuit. It measures 39 power parameters such as current(A), voltage(V), active power(KW), active energy(kwh), reactive energy(kvarh), and frequency values. The measurement data can be viewed directly from local large display, and also can be transmitted through an RS-485 port using the Modbus/RTU protocol.
In addition to the above features, both models support a host of features such as: the ability to monitor single and three phase circuits and use a time-of-use pricing service which adjusts the use and operation of the facility according to actual power usage and the electricity supplier tariff. In factories and buildings which use SCADA software, such as Advantech WebAccess, the WISE-M501 and WISE-M502 are able to transmit their data using the Modbus protocol and have their information viewed on remote displays.

Yokogawa Electric Corporation announces the global release on this date in all markets other than Japan* of ROTAMASS Total Insight (TI), a new portfolio of four-wire Coriolis mass flowmeters and transmitters. This new Coriolis mass flowmeter product platform was developed based on a Total Insight concept that seeks to optimize operations and reduce maintenance costs at all phases of the product lifecycle.

Of the two main types of flowmeters that are in use today - the volume flowmeter and the mass flowmeter - the latter is generally more accurate as its measurements are less susceptible to variations in temperature and pressure. Coriolis mass flowmeters are versatile and highly accurate instruments whose utility extends beyond mass flow, inline density, and temperature measurement. They have evolved into multi-functional devices that can measure concentrations, function as net oil computers (NOC), and even measure heat transport. Our customers expect first-class performance from these instruments in demanding process control applications that involve liquids with high viscosity, entrained gas, and two-phase flows.
Product Features:

1. Introduction phase solution - Selection tool and expert guide
Yokogawa has developed a new tool that will assist our customers in selecting the optimal sensor and transmitter combination for specific applications. In addition, an online expert guide and a built-in configuration wizard are provided to ensure quick and error-free commissioning.
2. Operational phase solution - Process Guard function for event management
We have added a Process Guard function that can be used to select event patterns for the issuance of alarms, configure the triggering of data logging based on alarms or manually set points, and specify whether data is to be backed up to a microSD card for use in root cause analysis.
3. Post-implementation phase solution - Facilitating preventive maintenance and advanced flexibility
A Maintenance Manager function that includes Yokogawa's patented Tube Health Check technology monitors all key sensing elements while the flowmeter is in use, yielding data that can be used to minimize disruptions and thereby reduce maintenance costs. All data can be stored on a microSD card for easy data transfer. A new Feature On Demand (FOD) option is available that allows users to upgrade already installed flowmeters by adding new product functions such as the Tube Health Check and a concentration measurement function.

With its all-encompassing IP65 certified design the SPC-1881WP is a 18.5” widescreen multi touch stationary panel PCs with Intel® Core™ i3-4010U 1.70 GHz Processor, specifically designed to provide easier operation and boost productivity in areas that require frequent jet washing.

A slender, elegant aluminum housing not only emphasizes modernity but also offers all-around IP65 protection displaying superb mechanical stability and reliability. M12 connectors and the integrated VESA connector allows the device to withstand high water pressure from cleaning and offers a high level of waterproofing in humid environments. In areas such as food and beverage, and chemical manufacturing where frequent cleaning is a necessity, the SPC is ideal as it and itsconnectors are protected against dust and water to enable them to survive the rigors of jet washing and scrubbing whilst they are hung on either pedestals or pendants.

To further aid this, it features a widescreen with a ratio of 16:9, providing 40% more screen area than 4:3 displays. Furthermore, with the addition of multitouch capabilities they provide even greater control and viewing of SCADA information.

All of this is made possible with the inclusion of an Intel® Core™ i3-4010U 1.70 GHz Processor with independent graphical processing unit which provides support for Windows 10 and DirectX11 so it can handle more complicated and detailed graphics.

exida, the global leader in functional safety and cybersecurity certification for the process industries has certified three Schneider Electric product development sites in Foxboro, Mass., Worthing, U.K., and Hyderabad, India, for compliance with the exida Security Development Lifecycle certification based on IEC 62443-4-1. exida is a globally recognized ISO 17065 accredited Certification Body (CB) in cybersecurity.

The three certified Schneider Electric sites utilize a product development lifecycle that includes cybersecurity considerations in all phases of new product development, demonstrating an institutionalized commitment to securing industrial automation and control systems (IACS).

“As IT and OT converge, more technology is connecting with more technology; more people are connecting with more technology; more people are connecting with more people. All this connectivity is driving an influx of data that can be very beneficial to control system operators and engineers, but it all has to be secured first,” said Andy Kling, director of Process Automation cybersecurity and software practices, Schneider Electric. “This certification acknowledges our commitment to addressing safety and cybersecurity concerns head on to ensure our customers can take advantage of all the benefits of a connected, modern plant. We are pleased to work with exida and other industry-leading organizations, and look forward to continuing and strengthening our relationship with them so we can all meet continuous, rigorous cybersecurity demands.”

“Schneider Electric has a strong, industry-leading product development process and they built upon that to add the requirements of exida’s cybersecurity program,” said Dr. William Goble, exida managing director. “They treated the cybersecurity issue very seriously and created a process that will help them avoid hacker attacks.”

Schneider Electric Software, the global specialist in energy management and automation, today announced that SK Innovation, South Korea’s largest refining and petrochemicals company, has successfully implemented SimSci Spiral Suite for planning and crude knowledge management. SimSci Spiral Suite’s unified enterprise supply chain solution has successfully been implemented to replace their legacy system. Now SK Innovation’s assay specialists, process engineers and planners from multiple sites can collaborate to optimize plans, manage business and ultimately increase performance across their enterprise.

“By implementing SimSci Spiral Suite, we could build new streamlined work processes, enabled by an integrated enterprise-level supply chain solution,” stated Kwangpyo Hong, Vice President of Optimization Office at SK Innovation. “All activities are supported within a single application with version and data management control. SimSci Spiral Suite enables a single source of information to be shared easily between users, improving understanding and collaboration between traders, planners and schedulers and replacing potentially disjointed point solutions.”

“SimSci Spiral Suite supports effective collaboration and good overall decision making,” said Dr. Harpreet Gulati, Vice President, Trading, Planning and Scheduling at Schneider Electric Software. “SimSci Spiral Suite eliminates gaps in work processes between trading, planning, scheduling and operations. Within SK Innovation, users across a wide range of different business roles can work within a single environment for crude knowledge management and the planning of refineries and petrochemical plants. SimSci Spiral can provide the visibility, collaboration and optimization necessary to drive improved performance in refineries and petrochemical plants, such as those at SK Innovation.”

Schneider Electric, the global specialist in energy management and automation, today announced the winners of its 2015 global System Integrator Alliance Partner Excellence Awards for Industry. The awards recognize systems integrators who have driven revenue growth, implemented innovative technical solutions and advanced their certifications in Schneider Electric offerings, to help its industrial and infrastructure customers meet critical technical and business challenges.

“The global System Integrator Alliance Partner Excellence Awards celebrate our partners’ loyalty and commitment to Schneider Electric and its customers,” says Hervé Lemaire, Vice President, Global Sales, Partners, Industry Business, Schneider Electric. “The Alliance partners we have honored and recognized for fiscal year 2015 have set the standard of excellence across our system integrator community. We thank the nominees, winners and all of our registered and strategic SI Alliance partners for everything we have achieved together this year to help our customers take advantage of the latest technology opportunities.”

The winners of the 2015 global System Integrator Alliance Partner Excellence Awards are:

Business Development Award: Sintek (Russia)
Certified Expert of the Year: Marco Aurelio dos Santos Coghi (Brazil)
Technical Expertise Award: ASEFO Co. Ltd. (Thailand)
Global PlantStruxure Partner of the Year: Nefteavtomatika (Russia)
Global Telemetry Partner of the Year: Servicios de Automatización (Costa Rica) & Giza Arabia (Saudi Arabia)
Global PES Partner of the Year: Geotek (Turkey)

National Instruments, the provider of platform-based systems that enable engineers and scientists to solve the world’s greatest engineering challenges, today released the latest version of its VeriStand software, which embedded software design and test engineers use to develop hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) test systems. Today’s engineers face increasingly compressed, shifting schedules and constantly changing requirements driven by the integration of new technologies. VeriStand and NI’s HIL systems are the most open and customizable platforms available on the market to help companies meet these changing demands and future proof their test systems.

Engineers take advantage of VeriStand software’s out-of-the-box functionality and customizability to speed up real-time test system development and tackle the increasing complexity of embedded software as newer technologies like advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), automotive radar and fly-by-wire become commonplace in embedded control systems. Users can:

• Configure a real-time engine to execute tasks such as real-time simulation, stimulus generation, data acquisition for high-speed and conditioned measurements and calculated and custom-scaled channels.
• Extend and customize a system using LabVIEW software or a wide variety of programming environments.
• Create professional run-time editable user interfaces quickly that include tools for simulation model characterization, data logging and alarm monitoring. A completely redesigned UI manager helps ensure maximum efficiency when developing and executing real-time tests.

“This release of NI VeriStand enhances the real-time test platform to help reduce risk and cost for embedded software test across a spectrum of applications,” said Chad Chesney, vice president of data acquisition and embedded systems at NI. “With the openness and flexibility of a software-first approach, engineers can meet the demands of rapidly expanding test requirements for HIL systems both today and in the future.”

Rockwell Automation will host its annual technical education and user conference from June 12-17 at the Rosen Shingle Creek Resort in Orlando, Florida. Known as Rockwell Automation TechED, the event will feature over 170 hands-on labs, technical sessions and discussion forums where attendees can learn about the latest techniques and technology to maximize their manufacturing and production operations, while earning professional development hours.

Designed for end users, system integrators, distributors, partners and equipment builders, the Rockwell Automation TechED event provides attendees with an opportunity to try with the latest Rockwell Automation products and technology solutions in a classroom environment and network with people from across the industry. Sessions are offered for all knowledge levels, from introductory courses through advanced training.

The event also provides sessions tailored toward information and manufacturing engineers. Numerous sessions will be offered to further develop manufacturing IT/OT engineering skill sets from industrial networks and virtualization through information management, analytics and mobility.

“The focus of the Rockwell Automation TechED event is to build on the domain expertise of industry professionals. Attendees will have hands-on training on a number of new products that help to drive visibility, collaboration and efficiency while connecting assets and data across the enterprise,” said Frank Kulaszewicz, senior vice president, Architecture and Software, Rockwell Automation.

A variety of keynote presentations on emerging technology trends will also be offered. Topics include high-performance architecture systems and software for multiplant facilities, smart manufacturing initiatives, connected services and solutions for industrial users and operators, and new Rockwell Automation products.

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