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Iinstrument Training Enables IIoT Implementation
The first step to implementing digitization, IIoT, Industry 4.0 and other modern technologies is proper use of smart instrumentation – and that starts with proper training.
Smart instruments can provide a wealth of information via HART, EtherNet/IP and other digital interfaces, but most plants are not using these communication protocols. Surprisingly, a vast majority of units purchased and installed still communicate via 4-20 mA analog output of the process variable, disregarding the digital interface capabilities.
In many cases, plant technicians and engineers do not have the proper training for these smart instruments. A skills gap often exists that can only be filled with specific trainings. That could include internal onboarding and mentoring, informal institutional knowledge absorbed organically, online eLearning, classroom instructor-led events or some combination of them all.
IIoT and digitization can be challenging to understand. However, there are modern training classes readily available from most instrument manufacturers where they teach about advanced instrumentation, such as self-calibrating RTD temperature transmitters and flowmeters and self-verifying measuring electronics.
Endress+Hauser has a training group dedicated to offering training solutions that are tailored to each customer’s needs. Some solutions include on-demand technical courses, on-site training where experts come to your location, or hands-on training at Endress+Hauser’s full-scale PTUs (Process Training Units). In the PTU, students can see how data is generated, transmitted and processed in real time.
A long-term strategy for IIoT adoption will be difficult to implement if plant personnel aren’t properly trained– these learning experiences are designed to empower and equip end users to step into digitization with confidence.
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Not every HMI/PLC Programming Software is the same! Read below: 10 minute screen design, on-line edit, drag-n-drop PLC software.
Most suppliers of HMIs and PLCs claim that their software is easy to learn and easy to use. The real test comes in when you actually get to do it.
We introduced EZTouch in 2001 with a simple aim for a new user to learn the software from scratch in less than an hour and create a fairly complex screen in 10 minutes or less. No going to a school like Rockwell requires, nor spending endless hours reading manuals. We created a simple design interface to add pre-built objects to a screen.
You have a quick selection on which EZTouch panel, what PLC protocol among hundreds including DH+/RIO, and you start placing the objects on the screen. There is an extensive symbol library to pick objects from. You can also simulate your HMI screens on the computer itself!
A recent study of plant users of HMIs found that a typical user makes changes to the HMI screens at least 6 times during the first three months. EZTouch patented on-line edit allows screen modification without shutting the machine down. Changes are made on the fly. This feature is enhanced by our new miniWIFI, allowing you to program up to 50 feet away and with no cables.
EZPLC offers a similar free-flowing drag-n-drop programming software. No restrictions, just draw the ladder. Try inserting an e-stop contact in an existing rung in any other PLC programming software and you will quickly find out that not every programming software is the same. In addition, our integrated software with no annual fees with free life time upgrades, is common to all our HMIs, PLCs and EZTouchPLCs.
Order your FREE KTD (Knowledge Treasure Drive) to see live examples. www.ezautomation.com.
The Role of Stainless Steel in Electrical Enclosures
Hammond Manufacturing offers thousands of enclosures to suit your needs
When specifying enclosures, a key consideration is the material to be used. Stainless steel enclosures offer several key benefits – corrosion and chemical resistance being primary.
Due to the nature of the manufacturing environments, there are a number of industries particularly suited to using stainless steel boxes. These include Oil & Gas, Water Treatment, Wastewater, Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical, Mining, Marine applications, Roadside (salt exposed) and many more. When working in any of these industries, it is critical to research the corrosion resistance requirements in advance.
Hammond stainless steel enclosures generally carry UL/CSA Type 4X and IP66 ratings – while similar, these 2 ratings have differences. The North American Type “4X” rating indicates two separate things – the “4” indicates ingress protection of Type 4 testing (65 gallons/min hose-down for minimum 5 minutes) and the “X” indicates additional salt spray resistance for corrosion purposes. The European “IP66” rating is similar for water ingress testing, but has no guarantee of corrosion resistance.
There are generally 2 types of stainless steel used for electrical enclosures, 304 and 316L. Type 304 stainless steel is most common for enclosures. Type 316L has the addition of molybdenum up to a maximum of 3%. Molybdenum increases the corrosion resistance against many harsh industrial chemicals and solvents and inhibits pitting caused by chlorides. The 316L grade can withstand corrosive attack by potash, sodium and calcium brines, hypochlorite solutions, phosphoric acid, sulfite liquors and sulfurous acids. Type 316L is commonly specified in paper, textiles, bleaches and rubber industries. It is also common for marine applications.
For CAD files and detailed specifications on Hammond’s Stainless products visit: www.hammfg.com/stainless
The best machines and production facilities around the world use Lenze
Lenze offers a comprehensive, future-proof portfolio that covers the control level, the field level, and the electromechanics, and ensures standardized data communication right up to the cloud level. Our solutions enable you to meet all your machine development requirements easily and efficiently, with the greatest possible flexibility. You can rely on:
• Scalable hardware in a comprehensive and open automation platform • Modular software for efficient software engineering • Open networking thanks to the use of market standards • Solutions that meet the requirements of digitalization • A thorough understanding of your machine from experienced experts in your sector
Our newest portfolio additions: The i950 Servo Inverter is a match for any operational scenario thanks to three different modes of operation. It can be freely programmed or serve as an actuating drive under a CiA402 motion control, but the most common mode of operation is via parameterization using preconfigured technology applications.
Lenze’s X4 Remote, offers an integrated and readyto-use solution for cloud-based remote services. Easily set up and configured, machine manufacturers can confidently offer reduced downtime and increased productivity, making their machine fit for the future.
Our new i550 protec Frequency Inverter, well-protected with IP66 (NEMA 4X), conquers a wide range of decentralized drive tasks. It is an exceptionally compact device with a design that ensures maximum protection against adverse environmental conditions such as high temperatures, dust, dirt or water jets during cleaning operations.
The Lenze Smart Motor works without contactor or starter, fixed speeds can be set at will, and there are many integrated functions for material handling applications. It meets the strictest energy efficiency requirements and can be operated very conveniently using a smartphone.
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PI North America Provides Extensive Online Training Opportunities
The PI North America team is here to support you by answering questions, offering training, and connecting you with the right industry experts.
Since last year, we have increased our production of free online materials, including webinars, white papers, documentation, books, courses, and much more. You can access all of these resources at us.profinet.com.
Find out more about our latest offerings:
Live and On-demand Webinars Register for upcoming sessions or browse through our wide selection of on-demand webinars at us.profinet.com/training/webinars/.
Live webinars include a Q&A block and demos. The recordings of all live webinars are archived for your convenience. These are some of our latest sessions:
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“A complete PROFIBUS introduction in one structured course” The PROFIBUS Online Training Course is a self-paced training specifically designed for remote learning. It includes technical details of the technology and a complete overview of network design, configuration, installation, commissioning, and maintenance for PROFIBUS DP and PROFIBUS PA. Course highlights: • Earn a certificate for 5 PDH (Professional Development Hours) • Obtain dozens of free resources • Connect with industry experts Get more information and register at us.profinet.com/profibusonline.
White Papers Are you looking for comprehensive technical documents? Download free white papers and documentation from our website. Here are some of our latest additions: • PROFINET vs Ethernet: Overview, Roles, and Implementation • PROFINET Product Testing & Certification Guide • PROFINET Optional Features: Overview and Use Cases
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Need to Liquidate your Inventory Quickly and Professionally?
Radwell International’s Asset Recovery program is an exceptional resource for your company. We offer cash for parts and products you don’t need. In many cases, selling your excess inventory to Radwell gives you the opportunity of adding dollars to your bottom line.
With extensive knowledge, Radwell stocks and sells new and certified preowned industrial automation, MRO, pneumatic, motion, electronic, hydraulic, HVAC, and electrical control equipment for plant floor and facilities maintenance machinery.
The process is easy. Gather all your inventory, box it, and then call Radwell for free pick-up. Need more information? Radwell has highly trained and experienced asset recovery and surplus team members ready to help.
It is important to note that any equipment being sold to or sourced by Radwell International must meet the highest standards of functionality and use. However, not all equipment sold to Radwell via the Asset Recovery program has to be brand-new.
Radwell has a team of in-house engineers and technicians who can refurbish equipment to a like-new state, granting it the Radwell Certified PreOwned stamp of approval, which comes with Radwell’s Two-year warranty.
Radwell has highly trained and experienced asset recovery and surplus team members ready to help you make your business thrive.
The types of equipment Radwell most often purchases and upcycles include industrial automation equipment, PLCs, drives, motors, electronic parts, circuit boards, meters, ensors, and all types of industrial controls.
However, if your company has other types of surplus inventory that you’re looking to offload, please feel free to contact us at 800-884-5500 ext. 824.
To learn more about Radwell International’s Asset Recovery Program visit https://info.radwell.com/en/asset-recovery-program
Want to learn about engineering topics pertaining to gearmotors? We have the information at your fingertips!
Tired of looking up multiple sources for answers to common engineering questions about gear units or gearmotors? We have the solution.
SEW-EURODRIVE’s online Technical Notes can be a real life-saver when you need answers. Technical Notes provide quick access to many engineering topics such as how to properly mount a torque arm, how to determine and design for inertia, or how to properly design your machine to use a hollow shaft gear unit.
Need answers on how the speed, mounting position, environment, and duty cycle can affect the thermal rating of a gear unit and how to protect against too much heat? That’s one of many in-depth documents you can find by visiting www.seweurodrive.com and clicking Technical Notes.
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Our technical white paper, Maximizing Gearmotor Speed Range shows you how to operate VFDs above 60Hz to widen speed range, improve stability and reduce cost.
In this white paper, you’ll learn why it can be a good idea to operate gearmotors above 60Hz. Through a common example, we will show you how to select the proper gearmotor that will significantly enhance performance in the following ways:
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• Eliminate a costly ventilator fan at low speed
• Eliminate motor overheating at low speed
• Enable the use of a smaller motor
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How Do You Protect What You Can’t See?
Understanding your attack surface is the first step toward protecting your operational technology (OT) and your organization. Without critical insights, you’re in the dark in relation to where you’re vulnerable. The question organizations need to ask themselves is, “Are we applying the same cybersecurity best practices and due diligence to our industrial control systems (ICS) as we are for our IT enterprise systems?” If not, why not?
Real-time visibility into the assets in your industrial environment, including behavior anomalies, security threats and vulnerabilities; is crucial to the protection of your organization. Our proprietary visibility study sheds light on what you can’t see. It gives you everything you need to create your vision, strategy, and digital safety implementation plan and is more than simply a moment-in-time Risk Assessment.
The CDV Index quantifies and evaluates an industrial facility’s preparedness.
Velta Technology’s visibility study helps you translate plant floor insights and vulnerabilities into metrics that IT, OT and the C-suite can understand and do something about. You also receive your unique Connected Devices Vulnerability (CDV) Index score as part of your visibility study.
The CDV Index is a method of quantifying and evaluating an industrial facility’s preparedness, resiliency, risks, and progress around addressing digital incidents, threats and compromises that can negatively impact production, operations, environment, and lives. In addition to giving you a metric and insights into your operational risks and vulnerabilities, the CDV Index score may also help you with your cybersecurity insurance rates.
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Learn How to Build Any Kind of Industrial Application With Ignition
Inductive Automation offers many flexible options for learning the Ignition industrial application platform:
• Inductive University has hundreds of free videos to get you trained or help you find quick answers. • Our comprehensive Online User Manual is closely tied with Inductive University so you can get a conceptual understanding and a visual walk-through of the features by using them together. • Our Training Courses offer in-person, on-site, or virtual instruction taught by one of our Ignition experts. • Our collection of Webinars provide insights about best practices and industry trends. • Gather with the world’s most innovative group of industrial professionals at the annual Ignition Community Conference (free & virtual in 2021).
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Essential Attributes of Successful Control Systems
As an established industry leader for critical communications, Sealevel knows a thing or two about control systems and digital I/O. Available resources on our website include the five-part series “Control System Basics,” written by technical author Jon Titus. Titus explores relays, sink versus source control, NPN versus PNP logic, open collectors and isolation. Of particular interest are the differences between NPN and PNP logic, as well as how these connections apply to control and logic level applications.
For more insights from Titus, and the makers of data acquisition and control modules, read The Digital I/O Handbook. With experience-driven insights, the handbook explains real-world digital I/O implementation from both hardware and software perspectives. Contact us to receive your free copy.
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Power converters with conformal coating for harsh environments
The Quint dc/dc converters from Phoenix Contact feature conformal coating for protection in harsh environments. The conformal coating protects against dust and conductive debris, corrosive gases, and humidity, and it prevents failures due to creepage currents and electromechanical corrosion. It also reduces the risk of failure due to vibration and thermal shock. The dc/dc converters can amplify, isolate, and convert voltage, and they also allow for the creation of an independent supply system. Their output side enables easy expansion and a reliable heavy load startup. The dc/dc converters are available in both 5- and 10-A versions. The selected components in these converters are not only high in quality, but have an operating temperature ranging from -40 to 70°C.
Phoenix Contact, www.phoenixcontact.com
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Eaton’s PowerXL DM1 micro variable frequency drive (VFD) is designed for commercial, industrial and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) customers, the Eaton engineered drive is designed to simplify design, integration and operation. The DM1 includes onboard Ethernet-based communications, IoT, webserver, Bluetooth, safe torque off, SIL2 and more. Eaton’s PowerXL DM1 micro drives are engineered to help customers reduce system costs and meet the challenges of today’s more demanding commercial and industrial applications. The PowerXL DM1 is a micro drive that incorporates a patented energy control algorithm, extensive onboard industrial communication protocols and built-in webserver capabilities to help customers reduce the cost of using a VFD.
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Service ball valves: Isolation, in vent and drain applications
The Flow-Tek Series M4 Severe Service ball valves are engineered for isolation in vent and drain valve applications in the power industry. Series M4 valves are rigorously tested for dependable zero leakage on/off applications in high pressure, high temperature steam and superheated steam. Series M4 Vent & Drain Valves ensure maintenance free operation in the most extreme conditions. Featuring a standard 4-year performance warranty, series M4 severe service ball valves are engineered using advanced technology, featuring a 1-piece unibody body construction, with heavyduty drivetrain, mate-lapped ball and seat with high velocity oxygen fuel (HVOF) and spray & fuse hard coating options along and live-load packing with Belleville
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Flowmeter sensors save time, money
The Proline 10 provides time and money savings over the product life cycle without limits on measurement performance. Every device is tested on accredited and traceable calibration rigs per ISO/ IEC 17025. Proline 10 flowmeters cover a wide range of basic applications in all kinds of industries. Proline Promag electromagnetic flowmeters are ideally suited for measuring the flows of conductive liquids, as well as for volume measurement of water and corrosive liquids (Promag W/H/D 10). Commissioning and operation can be done quickly, in the field as well as in the control room. A commissioning wizard enables on-site configuration with either the autorotatable and high-contrast LCD touch screen or the SmartBlue app via Bluetooth. The latter approach is particularly useful when devices are installed in difficult-toaccess locations.
Screening vibration sensors predict failures
The Fluke 3562 Screening Vibration Sensor system features batteryless technology, long-range sensor-to-gateway communication and can connect up to 1,000 sensors to one gateway. The Fluke 3562 can operate continuously, even in hard-to-reach places. The vibration screening system enables maintenance teams to spot machine faults before catastrophic failures happen, avoiding costly downtime. The vibration sensor draws power from a machine’s heat or the light in the room using innovative thermoelectric or photovoltaic energy harvesters. The technologically advanced sensor screens overall vibration levels, temperature, and humidity, as well as trends of the nine highest FFT peaks by magnitude.
Fluke Corp., www. uke.com
UWB sensor for IIoT applications: track and trace, material flow, assembly
The X-Tag is a UWB-sensor designed for Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) applications. Companies can deploy the X-Tag for previously unfeasible IoT-applications and increase their productivity in production and logistics – from search and find and track and trace to automated material flow or assembly tool control. The X-Tag delivers ultra-precise data in the most cost-efficient way so companies can significantly reduce their amortization times and achieve an up to 50% higher ROI. It’s software-based approach reduces the complexity on the hardware side to a minimum and enables the company to offer the X-Tag for other UWB solutions. Leading companies in the automotive and aerospace industries are already implementing the X-Tag within their smart factory initiatives.
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Water detection monitoring sensors provide alarms, low battery alert
The Sensaphone Zone Water Detection Sensor detects the widespread presence of water in areas like floors or drop ceilings. Users receive an alert when the sensor contacts water. The sensor includes 10 ft of water rope to cover a large area. Operators can connect up to 10 water ropes to one sensor for up to 100 ft of coverage. This sensor operates on two AA lithium batteries. When the batteries run low, the sensor sends an alert, so users can replace the batteries when no water is present. The sensor reveals the presence of water on a horizontal surface.
Sensaphone, www.sensaphone.com
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Customized SCADA systems reviews PLC setpoints
Russelectric’s customized supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems enable users to monitor system operation, acknowledge alarms, and review programmable logic controller (PLC) setpoints and alarm history. All screens are custom-designed for each power control system, providing the most realistic, accurate display possible. The basic system has a dynamic one-line display with changing color codes to indicate real-time power switching device status and power source con-
nection to loads. Russelectric, www.russelectric.com
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Data integrity with electronic batch records
Electronic batch records (EBRs) can improve record-keeping by making it more automated and removing the human element from the equation.
Record-keeping in the life sciences industry is just as crucial as manufacturing high quality products. The regulations, such as FDA 21 CFR Parts 210 and 211, dictate the required records a life sciences manufacturer must produce and maintain, as well as the requirements around data and record integrity. The old adage “say what you do, do what you say, and prove it” rings true.
Among the myriad records created in the industry, the master production and control record and the associated batch production and control records are particularly important. The master production and control record (often abbreviated as MPR) is the blueprint for the manufacture of a drug product and is unique to each formulation, batch size, and packaging method of the product. The batch production and control records (often abbreviated as BPR) describes how a batch of drug product was manufactured.
Electronic recordkeeping methods via 21 CFR Part 11
With the advent of computerized systems in manufacturing, the FDA and other regulators allowed manufacturers to use electronic recordkeeping methods, if they followed certain rules. The FDA encapsulated these rules in the regulations as 21 CFR Part 11. If Part 11 is followed, electronic records and electronic signatures are considered equivalent to paper records and handwritten signatures.
This regulatory acceptance of e-records and e-signatures created a pathway for drug companies to implement electronic batch recording (EBR) systems.
Systems across the entire Purdue Enterprise Reference Architecture were connected, enabling master data to be converted into instructions for the manufacturing equipment to execute and allowing production data to be captured electronically, which digitized the BPRs.
EBR systems remove the (error-prone) humans from the record-keeping equation, enhancing data integrity and speeding up the batch release process. Quality assurance (QA) personnel are no longer needed to parse binders full of paper prior to signing off on a batch of drug product. As the systems matured and confidence was gained, batches could be released by exception: only deviations from standard procedures needed to be reviewed prior to batch release.
EBR for food and beverage industry, other applications
Other industries can reap the benefits of electronic batch records. For example, traceability is important in the food and beverage industry. It is imperative for manufacturers produce goods that contain allergens alongside an allergen-free version of the product in the same facility. Rigorous trace-
ability controls are required to ensure no Mpotentially deadly allergens make it into the allergen-free product. An EBR system integrated to the production equipment will enforce that the correct raw ingredients and packaging materials are used for a specific batch of product.
This is just one example of how an EBR system can be leveraged in nonregulated industries. Any situation in which human error or paper recordkeeping is at play is a potential use case for EBRs. While the upfront capital costs are high, there are enough potential efficiencies to ensure a healthy ROI for any industry. ce
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