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Thursday, October 9, 2008
Simplex Fire Alarm System 4100U Programming Software.
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By Frank on 9 October, 2008 - 11:26 pm -
By Frank on 9 October, 2008 - 11:26 pm -
If you want a tech that is not factory certified programming on your 4100U you're nuts, Simplex...
I need a good pressure switch.
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By FIG on 9 October, 2008 - 10:59 pm -
By FIG on 9 October, 2008 - 10:59 pm -
United Electric & CCS (custom control sensors)
http://www.ccsdualsnap.com/compact.htm
They...
4-20mA outputs keep going out on Siemens Hydroranger
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By Issac Issachar on 9 October, 2008 - 9:30 pm -
By Issac Issachar on 9 October, 2008 - 9:30 pm -
Interesting, most analog problems manifest themselves on the input side, not the output side. How...
By wboyes on 9 October, 2008 - 2:12 pm - Have you talked to Siemens? Something is clearly wrong... and it is unlikely to be the meter itself...
Millivolt conversion from load cells
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By Leonid on 9 October, 2008 - 5:58 pm -
By Leonid on 9 October, 2008 - 5:58 pm -
Of course load cell isn't connected to PLC directly. Except Strain Gauge Transmitter with outputs...
How can I convert PLC-7 using X-TEL software running on OS2, to something that I can use with Windows-based programming software?
from the Automation and Instrumentation department...
Water Treatment Process Control and InstrumentationBest/better approach for the water treatment instrumentation and automation...
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By wboyes on 9 October, 2008 - 2:11 pm -
By wboyes on 9 October, 2008 - 2:11 pm -
If you place the valve upstream of the meter, be sure it is a dead minimum of five times the...
By souane on 9 October, 2008 - 12:53 pm - Yes, it's right if you place a valve before a magnetic flowmeter.
It's better to place a ball...
I have Panel Mark V LM add alarm
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By CSA on 9 October, 2008 - 1:49 pm -
By CSA on 9 October, 2008 - 1:49 pm -
If there are no spare alarms available in ALLOCSSP.ASG, then there are no spare alarms available.
...
Need help with choosing a motor/drive system appropriate for operating a radio dish for amateur radio astronomy.
Convert Allen Bradley PLC-2 to PLC-5. Software needed? not available... :(
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By Michael Batchelor on 9 October, 2008 - 10:57 am -
By Michael Batchelor on 9 October, 2008 - 10:57 am -
There's not much better than plain old brute force. Open the file, and start rung by rung if you...
What is the difference between DCS powered and field powered?
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By Steve Yates on 9 October, 2008 - 10:55 am -
By Steve Yates on 9 October, 2008 - 10:55 am -
Basically the source of the loop power, i.e. from the DCS I/O card or a source of power local to...
By Don Lupo on 9 October, 2008 - 7:37 am - I think your question is relating to powering a field transmitter. If
the DCS powers the field...
What is the effect of closed purge air valves VA33-1 and VA33-2 on gas turbine running on fuel gas?
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By CSA on 9 October, 2008 - 10:52 am -
By CSA on 9 October, 2008 - 10:52 am -
A 2-3 MW loss of output on a Frame 9E (rated at approximately 120 MW) is a pretty significant load...
Selection of IS or non-IS cable to wire up devices.
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By Steve Yates on 9 October, 2008 - 9:51 am -
By Steve Yates on 9 October, 2008 - 9:51 am -
Firstly, you need to decide whether the loop will be IS or not as there are other techniques that...
By Sairul Azali on 9 October, 2008 - 12:54 am - Dear Steve,
Thank you for your reply. My understanding of IS or non IS cable is as follows, and...
What is needed to interface a Moore APACS system with a Wonderware HMI?
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By A nony mouse on 9 October, 2008 - 9:05 am -
By A nony mouse on 9 October, 2008 - 9:05 am -
Incorrect - while the application you create is yours, the software it runs on is not. As with...
How do I display "Message line format" list?
Eliwell Televis RS485 network to industrial PLC.
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By Paco Loco on 9 October, 2008 - 7:55 am -
By Paco Loco on 9 October, 2008 - 7:55 am -
Hi!
Have you found this protocol? I'm interested too.
Thank you....
We have a AEES 230Vac, 1500 VA inverter with static switch for supplying frame 9 Mark V GE gas turbine.
How to calibrate any SMART transmitters without using HART communicator?
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By S.gordon on 9 October, 2008 - 7:10 am -
By S.gordon on 9 October, 2008 - 7:10 am -
HART communicator comes with a HART protocol software that you need to install in your PC. The...
from the Rockwell vs. Siemens department...
Need Comparison of Rockwell ControlLogix vs. Siemens 417H
Please send me said comparison.
Mark 6 servo valve calibration.
Do I need to place/use indicators, chart recorder, etc. if I'll be using a SCADA?
Is there any way I can control the SCR time on and off with 555 timer?
is it possible to use Eexe junction boxes instead of Eexd JB's?
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By Ranjan Acharya on 9 October, 2008 - 12:04 am -
By Ranjan Acharya on 9 October, 2008 - 12:04 am -
From what I've seen over the years with hazardous environments, until you've seen a good...
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