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Saturday, September 13, 2008
MKVI Generator Synchronization Trouble
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By MIKEVI on 13 September, 2008 - 2:24 pm -
By MIKEVI on 13 September, 2008 - 2:24 pm -
Thank you CSA for your time and thoughts. To answer some of your questions and comments:
Yes,...
By CSA on 13 September, 2008 - 1:33 am - MIKEVI,
Through all the troubleshooting you did this past weekend, you didn't mention any...
Fast range finder sensor for a dusty environment.
Frame-6 MKV Gas Turbine Constants
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By DMELLO on 13 September, 2008 - 2:22 pm -
By DMELLO on 13 September, 2008 - 2:22 pm -
Sure sir agree with you,
But as due to plant requirement unable to stop the GT and only...
Coriolis with acid resistant coating
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By Roy Matson on 13 September, 2008 - 2:20 pm -
By Roy Matson on 13 September, 2008 - 2:20 pm -
I couldn't access Ulf's link but I found this one
We buy lots of MM meters for acid service but i...
By Ulf on 13 September, 2008 - 12:39 am - Micro Motion got Coriolis massflow sensor coated with Tefzel, which is similar to PTFE/PFA.
Here...
How do positive displacement level detectors work?
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By Roy Matson on 13 September, 2008 - 2:20 pm -
By Roy Matson on 13 September, 2008 - 2:20 pm -
I haven't heard the term applied to a level detector. It's usually applied to a Pump e.g. Gear or...
Protocol Modbus for fire alarm panel to BMS
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By Roy Matson on 13 September, 2008 - 2:19 pm -
By Roy Matson on 13 September, 2008 - 2:19 pm -
Not if you don't give us details.
Make / Model of fire alarm panel
Make/ model of Burner...
Replacing terminal boxes and multiconductor cables in our plant. How to evaluate new technologies, and what are our options for viable solutions?
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By Roy Matson on 13 September, 2008 - 2:18 pm -
By Roy Matson on 13 September, 2008 - 2:18 pm -
It seems as though you need some sort of distributed I/O system (assuming you don't want to replace...
We are facing a problem of Mark V controllers <R>, <S>, <T> whenever lightening strikes near by electrical switch yard.
Time-line process automation
I want to have a training in embedded systems in India.
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By samy on 13 September, 2008 - 2:15 pm -
By samy on 13 September, 2008 - 2:15 pm -
Thanks to this forum
Taking feedback from this forum I searched for embedded systems training in...
What's differ between Fault tolerent ethernet and ethernet?
Would u suggest any institution for embedded systems in hyderabad?
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By samy on 13 September, 2008 - 2:15 pm -
By samy on 13 September, 2008 - 2:15 pm -
I think the best training institute for embedded systems course in hyderabad is Sigma Solutions.
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By rakesh on 13 September, 2008 - 12:55 am - You can go for ISM or Vector.
Regards,
rakesh...
Encountering serious problems with hardware issues
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By Curt Wuollet on 13 September, 2008 - 2:14 pm -
By Curt Wuollet on 13 September, 2008 - 2:14 pm -
Simple if you have the background and only superficially understandable if you don't, embedded...
Connecting to a remote meter
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By Michael Griffin on 13 September, 2008 - 2:12 pm -
By Michael Griffin on 13 September, 2008 - 2:12 pm -
Type "modbus java" into Google, and the first thing that comes up is:...
I am investigating the need for remote control products within automation.
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By CAC on 13 September, 2008 - 2:11 pm -
By CAC on 13 September, 2008 - 2:11 pm -
Hi
Thank you for your reply. Is Linux very common in this industry, or is it mostly Windows?
We...
By Michael Griffin on 13 September, 2008 - 2:10 pm - From your description, its hard to see what you are doing that isn't already built into standard...
By Marc Sinclair on 13 September, 2008 - 12:59 am - Hi,
Remote control has very little meaning as far as LINUX is concerned, as it is simple to ssh...
from the Automation List department...
Feasibility of tripping a Gas Turbine on LUBE OIL TANK level LOW LOWTrying to reason out why tripping of a Gas Turbine is not considered on LUBE OIL TANK level LOW LOW.
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By Info Seeker on 13 September, 2008 - 1:59 am -
By Info Seeker on 13 September, 2008 - 1:59 am -
Great response. Thanks CSA for a wonderful explanation....
Plant Asset Management capability of the Simatic PCS7
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By Ronald on 13 September, 2008 - 1:48 am -
By Ronald on 13 September, 2008 - 1:48 am -
1. SIMATIC PCS 7 System, Device and Plant asset management is an option that integrates with the...
I need help to convert from protocol IEC 62056-21 to MODBUS or DNP, it's for a thermoelectrical plant.
MarkV controls problem
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By ankarao on 13 September, 2008 - 1:26 am -
By ankarao on 13 September, 2008 - 1:26 am -
Thanks for the reply.
We confirmed that cable swapping has not taken place.
If that is the...
Looking for info on types of equipment used in modern power plants.
Ethernet & TCP/IP
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By Dick Caro on 13 September, 2008 - 1:22 am -
By Dick Caro on 13 September, 2008 - 1:22 am -
Ethernet is defined by IEEE 802.3 standard, that is also ISO 8802-3. This defines the physical...
By James Ingraham on 13 September, 2008 - 12:14 am - "Ethernet & TCP/IP: What is the exact difference or relationship between these two?"
...
Dual Displays on RSView & DeltaV
Connection types in a compound engine
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By Oriel Babilonia on 13 September, 2008 - 1:19 am -
By Oriel Babilonia on 13 September, 2008 - 1:19 am -
Excuse me my bad redaction, however I am glad that you understood the right message. Can you give...
Can anyone direct me to a web site that reviews and/or compares the VFDs of different manufacturers, with particular interest in the Ethernet communication feature?
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By B on 13 September, 2008 - 12:53 am -
By B on 13 September, 2008 - 12:53 am -
I won't repeat but I will agree with most of what has been said thus far. I will say it's not gobs...
By Ranjan Acharya on 13 September, 2008 - 12:30 am - The problem here is that there is not one kind of Industrial Ethernet.
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I would pick the...
Looking for a dc24v to dc5v converter, screw-terminal, din-rail mount.
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By Marc Sinclair on 13 September, 2008 - 12:49 am -
By Marc Sinclair on 13 September, 2008 - 12:49 am -
Hi,
I use the Sunpower SDS 030v05 (http://www.sunpower-uk.com) to power 5v wireless network...
What is PI thread in DeltaV
Compressor bleed valve problems in power plant.
Transmitter impulse tubing tapping on process line
For transmitters, why is the calibration range always mentioned in mm of WC?
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By Ulf on 13 September, 2008 - 12:42 am -
By Ulf on 13 September, 2008 - 12:42 am -
About Water Column:
When I started my career (25 yrs ago) in instrumentation water filled U-tubes,...
By Roy Matson on 13 September, 2008 - 12:30 am - The range can be in any pressure unit. Your calibration range is whatever you want to measure.
...
Gas Turbine Compressor bleed valves
How can I write Matlab code and Simulink for placement of Distributed Generation in radial feeder?
All the Vendors claim their offering is a true DCS and 'can perform the assigned role'...
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By Muhammad AlHawamy on 13 September, 2008 - 12:37 am -
By Muhammad AlHawamy on 13 September, 2008 - 12:37 am -
I have been working in a consultancy firm. I have happened to evaluate bids for my clients. Based...
DX9100 checksum/BCC calculation
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By wclai97 on 13 September, 2008 - 12:33 am -
By wclai97 on 13 September, 2008 - 12:33 am -
Hello Victor,
Thanks for your reply. Beside the 2 checksum characters you mention. I think there...
I am electrical engineer & want to learn SAP.
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By sriram on 13 September, 2008 - 12:29 am -
By sriram on 13 September, 2008 - 12:29 am -
Hi,
You can contact me @ nsriram16 at gmail. com for SAP B1 related queries....
tell about the learning centers offering embedded course in chennai.
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By Kathir on 13 September, 2008 - 12:25 am -
By Kathir on 13 September, 2008 - 12:25 am -
IBIN Technology solutions are providing solutions in embedded systems. I know they are providing...
Need some details about Ethernet/IP devices
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By Ranjan Acharya on 13 September, 2008 - 12:15 am -
By Ranjan Acharya on 13 September, 2008 - 12:15 am -
I'm not quite sure what you are asking. But, have a look at Comtrol (http://www.comtrol.com/). ...
What's the best approach to network security in a control system environment?
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By Ranjan Acharya on 13 September, 2008 - 12:13 am -
By Ranjan Acharya on 13 September, 2008 - 12:13 am -
There are several steps involved in locking down a control system.
This link is old...
Terminal colors
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By Subramaniam Janakiraman on 13 September, 2008 - 12:09 am -
By Subramaniam Janakiraman on 13 September, 2008 - 12:09 am -
ISA RP 12.6/NEC 504 calls for light blue colored terminals at the field JBs for IS circuits as well...
Requesting member feedback for the replacement selection of an existing petrochemical control system "DCS".
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By RJ on 13 September, 2008 - 12:08 am -
By RJ on 13 September, 2008 - 12:08 am -
I like the DCSs from ABB. Freelance for smaller systems and 800xA for larger systems. The...
Can anyone explain to me the meaning of "DLN system tuning"?
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By CSA on 13 September, 2008 - 12:03 am -
By CSA on 13 September, 2008 - 12:03 am -
The exact process of tuning a machine with DLN-I or DLN-2.n combustors is slightly different, but...
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