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- Windows, real time
- PID loops
- PCs vs. PLCs
- Replacing people
- MS 'monopoly'?
- Software quality
- Where do we go from here?
- Why pay?
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Thursday, November 6, 2008
How to add MA output signal to Mark 5 panel?
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By CSA on 6 November, 2008 - 11:52 pm -
By CSA on 6 November, 2008 - 11:52 pm -
Do you want to add an output from <C> or from <Q>?...
How can Emerson Instrumentation Equipment be configured by PACTWare?
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By stem_p1st on 6 November, 2008 - 11:51 pm -
By stem_p1st on 6 November, 2008 - 11:51 pm -
Thank you very much, I will follow up your suggestion right now and I am also trying to contact the...
By Chris Turcotte on 6 November, 2008 - 5:36 pm - There are universal DTMs that support devices that only have DDs supplied by the manufacturer. It...
By stem_p1st on 6 November, 2008 - 4:14 am - Hello,
Thank you for your replies. If you don't mind, tell me how to embed the DD that I got so...
Multiplex sensors and send data on a current loop
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By Roy Matson on 6 November, 2008 - 11:40 pm -
By Roy Matson on 6 November, 2008 - 11:40 pm -
You could use remote I/O over ethernet or some other two wire protocol.
Give us some more detail...
Wiring thermocouple
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By Roy Matson on 6 November, 2008 - 11:36 pm -
By Roy Matson on 6 November, 2008 - 11:36 pm -
Anything's possible, but it won't be as accurate as if you use the correct extension cable. You...
I need some help in calculating thermocouple K type core cable sizing for 350 meters long.
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By Roy Matson on 6 November, 2008 - 11:30 pm -
By Roy Matson on 6 November, 2008 - 11:30 pm -
You shouldn't have a voltage drop problem unless you are connecting to a low impedance load, e.g....
Do we need a flowrater in bubbler method?
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By Roy Matson on 6 November, 2008 - 11:23 pm -
By Roy Matson on 6 November, 2008 - 11:23 pm -
No, you don't need a rotameter, in fact you don't even need a regulator or needle valve. You just...
By David on 6 November, 2008 - 10:36 pm - You need a differential regulator which can produce a constant gas flow rate under varying head...
Make and break duty of circuit breaker
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By Phil Corso on 6 November, 2008 - 10:43 pm -
By Phil Corso on 6 November, 2008 - 10:43 pm -
Responding to Shaikh's 06-Nov-08 (06:11) query... there are two types of electrical faults;...
How to calculate power in unbalanced load
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By Son on 6 November, 2008 - 9:11 pm -
By Son on 6 November, 2008 - 9:11 pm -
Unbalanced systems can be evaluated by computing phase current and then apply Kirchoff's law...
from the Process Control department...
Communication Between a Quantum Master and Momentum Slave using Modbus
I am currently working on a PLC project. I would like to establish a master and slave communication using Modbus protocol.
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By John Engle on 6 November, 2008 - 9:03 pm -
By John Engle on 6 November, 2008 - 9:03 pm -
Simplest: Use the IO Scanner Wizard from the Configuration Extensions.
More Complex: Use the...
Plantstreamer 1.0 r2 software
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By Adriel Michaud on 6 November, 2008 - 6:15 pm -
By Adriel Michaud on 6 November, 2008 - 6:15 pm -
Plantstreamer uses OPC DA. MatrikonOPC's OPC Explorer...
Is there anyone out there that might know anything about the Active Control Inc. serial comms protocol used by Carter wind turbines?
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By Darran P on 6 November, 2008 - 5:51 pm -
By Darran P on 6 November, 2008 - 5:51 pm -
Only just found this response... the turbine is in the UK.
The current owner wants to get the...
Gas Control Valve Calibration procedure (Mark IV & V)
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By krchome on 6 November, 2008 - 4:40 pm -
By krchome on 6 November, 2008 - 4:40 pm -
Hi,
Thanks for replying. I must admit that I hardly remember anything substantial for Mark IV....
Looking for heavy duty actuator for outdoor use.
what kind of electrical CAD software is most used by you guys?
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By Roland on 6 November, 2008 - 3:17 pm -
By Roland on 6 November, 2008 - 3:17 pm -
He is right. EPLAN is not even expensive as said earlier. Try the new EPLAN Electric P8. It comes...
An OPC Alarm & Event Server available from Rockwell
We want to change UCVE card in "R" processor but are not allowed to do so.
Resources for researching "Fail Safe"
Looking for a method to detect stuck start buttons to prevent unexpected motor start-up when controls are energized.
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By James Ingraham on 6 November, 2008 - 1:19 pm -
By James Ingraham on 6 November, 2008 - 1:19 pm -
Most variable speed drives behave as you describe. If this is an important feature for you and a...
By Phil Corso on 6 November, 2008 - 12:35 am - Responding to Fluoronator's 05-Nov-08 (11:08) query:
See Control List thread #1026215647. It...
When saving a Reference Data Editor in Concept, can anybody tell me the difference between a Reference Data Editor saved as an *RDE vs *RDF??
ABB Bailey/Wincad
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By Jerry on 6 November, 2008 - 8:47 am -
By Jerry on 6 November, 2008 - 8:47 am -
Greetings Ravi,
Please answer the following.
What is your:
1. Computer Operating System?
2....
Requesting information/advice.
How do you null a servo valve (Moog)?
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By John Ross on 6 November, 2008 - 8:18 am -
By John Ross on 6 November, 2008 - 8:18 am -
Dan,
My experience with servo valves was on a non-critical failure process where there was a...
How do four Local Node Units communicate with Field Control Unit through ESB Bus Coupler In Centum CS 3000 Yokogawa DCS?
What is the fieldbus device?
How we can connect ProSafe-RS PLC with Centum CS3000 Yokogawa DCS with the help of Modbus RTU ALR121?
Effect of low atomising air temp in GE Frame 9E gas turbines.
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By BS Jhala on 6 November, 2008 - 7:08 am -
By BS Jhala on 6 November, 2008 - 7:08 am -
Replies to CSA...
1) Yes all four machines have same type of check valves.
2 and 3) We have...
How do you determine wire size for an electric furnace (home heating unit) installed 40 feet from 200 amp breaker panel? Unit has 3 - 60 amp electrical breakers, is 280/240V Lennox Model ES03.
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By Roy Matson on 6 November, 2008 - 6:05 am -
By Roy Matson on 6 November, 2008 - 6:05 am -
You need to tell us what voltage you are connecting to, Kw rating of heater. Your location is US,...
Would u suggest any institution for embedded systems in hyderabad?
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By kpendharkar on 6 November, 2008 - 5:32 am -
By kpendharkar on 6 November, 2008 - 5:32 am -
I'm feeling very confused after reading all these things.
I'm a fresher in BE elect & tel,...
Can anyone provide me with a cable diagram for connecting a Mitsubishi Melsec PLC (F1-30MR) to a PC via the comm port?
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By sanjay on 6 November, 2008 - 4:17 am -
By sanjay on 6 November, 2008 - 4:17 am -
Yes, you can use sc02n cable to connect it with PC com port....
During parallel operation, trip of another GT, enabled the load pick up in GT with mark V. Soon this GT start rejecting the load with speed dropping.
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By Iqbal on 6 November, 2008 - 2:00 am -
By Iqbal on 6 November, 2008 - 2:00 am -
We made an investigation with the support of GE control engineer. It has been found that the isoch...
Could anyone explain what is group control (GC) and sub-group control (SGC) in Teleperm XP of Siemens DCS?
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