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 Improving Flow Measurement Using PLC Based Flow Computing

This paper explores the use and benefits of embedding hydrocarbon flow computer technology into programmable logic controllers (PLCs) for integrated measurement, control, and communications. Accurate measurement of hydrocarbon gases and liquids using industry measurement standards is vital for process control systems, leak detection, and the transfer of product between two parties, more commonly known as custody transfer. As the complexity and scale of energy systems increase, automation technologies become more important for production efficiency and controlling costs. Process control engineers now have new innovative automation technologies for flow measurement, control and data management.

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Live Wireless Demo

I am sure by now you have heard how wireless networking offers a new level of flexibility for users and can be a huge cost saver, but with confidence growing in un-tethered communications it seems like every automation vendor on the planet has a wireless product…so how do you select the right products for your application? How do you overcome the knowledge gap in a very different, diverse kind of technology?

This brief instructional video aims to ease your wireless concerns by showing you how painless the process can be. You will be provided with a start-to-finish view of the product selection and integration process, beginning with the design of a test network, including the generation of a network diagram and full parts list using our four-step ProSoft Wireless Designer software; you will see the sites and installation involved in our test; and you will receive a walk through demonstration of a radio configuration using the ProSoft Configuration Builder.

Learn how the right tools and products can make all the difference in your experience when integrating wireless into your application.

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Products

RadioLinx 900 MHz and 2.4 GHz Wireless

• 900 MHz Industrial Frequency Hopping Ethernet (RLX-IFH9E): 1.1 Mbps RF data rate, Ethernet and RS-232/485 serial device server, 30+ miles range**
• 900 MHz Industrial Frequency Hopping serial (RLX-IFH9S): 19.2 to 230 kbps RF data rate, 30+ miles range**
  
• 2.4 GHz Industrial Frequency Hopping Ethernet (RLX-IFH24E): 1.1 Mbps, International frequency, 15+ miles range**
• 2.4 GHz Industrial Frequency Hopping serial (RLX-IFH24S): 19.2 to 230 kbps, 15+ miles range**

In-rack Liquid and Gas Flow Computers

The new 2.05 version upgrade has been released for the inRAx line of flow computers for Rockwell Automation platforms. The new version incorporates a Modbus Dictionary that indexes the Modbus tags and their definitions for quick reference. The AFC flow computers are equipped with support for multiple streams (8-16 meter runs with 4 streams per meter) and allows the PLC/PAC to switch the active stream via the module over the backplane of the controller. A Modbus Master port allows users to poll data from a remote chromatograph device.

Modbus-to-DF1 Gateway

Our Modbus to DF1 communication module was one of our most popular products for 2007. The 5102-MCM4-DFCM4 creates a powerful connection between Modbus Master/Slave and DF1 Master/Slave networks and devices. The gateway is stand-alone with DIN-rail bracket, and offers four individually configurable serial ports. The module can be used as a data concentrator by configuring all four ports for the same protocol, or it can be used to bridge the DF1 and Modbus networks by sharing the module’s database between two protocols.

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Tech Tips

Set Up Modbus Modules Easily

Did you miss the December 2007 Tech Tips article in Rockwell Automation’s The Journal? Written by Erik Syme, a Development Engineer with ProSoft Technology, this article describes ProSoft Technology’s new Add-On Instructions for the Modbus Communication Module for the ControlLogix platform. The Add-On Instruction was created to expedite and simplify integration of the module, and is now available for the MVI56-PDPMV1 PROFIBUS DP Master V1 module for ControlLogix platform.
 

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New Faces and Places

• Andreas Somogyi, Bakersfield, California
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• Feby Mohammed, Middle East & Africa
• Kuan Chee Choun, Australia/New Zealand
• Hugo Amador, Mexico

• Yvan Rudzinski – Europe
• Aurelien Fabre – Europe

• Lary Marshall – US East Central Territory
  ProSoft Technology is pleased to introduce Lary Marshall as our new Regional Sales Manager for the US East Central territory. Lary has 10 years of experience in utility power engineering and over 20 years of experience in manufacturing automation, with a particular emphasis on the automotive, tire, and rubber industry. His engineering and business development roles include Bechtel Power Corporation, GE Fanuc, and Rockwell Automation. Please join us in welcoming Lary to the ProSoft team!

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Upcoming Tradeshows

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Automation Fair in Chicago, IL?

View video footage from the presentation “Latest Trends in Wireless,” presented by Rockwell Automation’s Cliff Whitehead and ProSoft Technology’s Kevin Zamzow.

Latest Trends in Industrial Wireless
Learn about the latest in wireless trends including pending standards WirelessHART™ and ISA-SP100, Wireless Systems for Integration, new applications such as safety and wireless I/O, and expected benefits to users.
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