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- PC reliability?
- 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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Communication between sensors and PC via XML.
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By M Griffin on 18 September, 2009 - 7:59 pm -
In reply to Rod Montrose: You've called M2M-XML a multi-vendor protocol, but who else is supporting...
Sorry if this sounds too commercial but we might be able to help you. We (AVIDwireless...
By M Griffin on 18 September, 2009 - 3:54 pm -
The Advantech ADAM-6017-BE does have 8 analogue inputs in a single module. You would read each of...
Hi Griffin,
Thanks a lot for all this information.
I took a quickly look at the open source...
By M Griffin on 17 September, 2009 - 2:31 am -
So, what the problem really is that you have some sensors in the field and you want to bring the...
Hey guys;
First off all, thanks a lot for all the comments.
Very helpful.
Let me clarify a...
By M Griffin on 16 September, 2009 - 9:56 am -
I've read your message again, and I have a question. You said you are developing a custom...
By M Griffin on 16 September, 2009 - 9:21 am -
XML isn't a actual protocol in itself. It's a way of making custom protocols using ASCII text....
Ken is correct. Using VB.Net or C you can use the Ethernet socket client functions to read and...
Proper selection of a online flow sensor for measurement of air flow in 3" pipe
7FA Tripping on Low Hyd. Trip Oil pressure
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Thank you for your detailed response. Appreciated. I am in Power Generation. Principal I & C...
In this case, when GE started making heavy duty gas turbines, pressure transmitters were very...
Lessons learned. I am amazed that we still protect expensive equipment using switches. Their day...
By genprospec on 16 September, 2009 - 5:55 pm -
Thank you for all the replies, they were indeed very informative. The problem was one of the three...
Doubts about "generic" instrument
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Interesting these SIL loop calculations. How to think you are safe by multiplying a string of...
Hi DaveMH,
Thanks for your reply.
Now I realize that SIL is not a simple stuff. What I...
Marlon,
> So my question is do we need a SIL 2 rated instruments for the SIL1 loop? <
...
Hi Guys,
Im facing similar scenario as Ricardo had. Our automation guys did a SIL study and the...
I am Facing Low Flow measuring Problem in Electromagnetic Flowmeter Siemens SITRANS F M MAGFLO Model MAG 6000.
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By Roy Matson on 16 September, 2009 - 2:03 pm -
One problem I have seen in mag flow meter was one of the elsctrode seals leaking causing a low...
A few particulars to check:
- Check that the units of measure are set correctly.
- Confirm...
How old is the meter and where are you located? Siemens have a Field Checklist which steps you...
Analog signal splitter with -1/+1 mA input/output range?
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Might want to check out the signal splitter from Phoenix Contact:
Signal Multiplier
...
By Roy Matson on 16 September, 2009 - 12:33 am -
Perhaps you could try for a voltage input and use a shunt resistor,
It might be easier to find.
...
Slurry level measurement in a batch mixer with agitator and cooling coils.
Any listeners know of supplier of SF6 personal gas monitors
PLCS Project required
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By P.KUMAR on 14 September, 2009 - 9:29 am -
Nice to reply thru mail engr,
First of all I have to make clear one thing that PLC is control...
I'm doing a project on Atmel microcontroller using Assembly language...
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By curt wuollet on 13 September, 2009 - 11:21 am -
National Semiconductor has extensive information on how to use the LM 35 with and without an ADC....
how you connect the LM 35 to ADC 0804?...
I am seeking help with my sensor device design questions.
from the PML or Modbus, one or the other department...
3710 ACM Power Measurement Electric Meter ModbusNeed modbus rtu card for 3710
Process Temperature is 1500 Deg Cen & process pressure is 2 Bar abs max
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By rajendra.tak on 10 September, 2009 - 7:11 am -
To measure the desired pressure through PT we must keep the Tx enough away in atmosphere (ambient...
By Y.K.JARIWALA on 9 September, 2009 - 2:00 am -
Dear Swapnil: Just to inform you that, installation used and mentioned in this thread works very...
By Richard VanLieshout on 8 September, 2009 - 11:48 am -
Our Company is going to build some pressure transmitters with NaK fill for a customer. We are...
Can I change displacer level switch with float level switch?
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By sd on 9 September, 2009 - 11:33 pm -
Any suggestion for HRSG blow down pit level application?...
I need to get my head around acronym's, and terms - so what refferences would be a good place to start, net or book.
Where are Globe and Butterfly control valves generally used
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By Michael At Sea on 8 September, 2009 - 2:22 pm -
I was taught that it was more a matter of how good of a shut off seal that you need. While you can...
In my experience, for control of the flow of liquids, butterfly valves are typically used for...
to have a clear idea about the signal transmission from a field instrument to the dcs module in a power plant
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By Roy Matson on 8 September, 2009 - 11:22 am -
In a power plant you have many thermocouples in close proximity to the control system so it may be...
Hi,
I agree with other replies. These signals must be treated in a different way from other...
Hi,
Thermocouples and RTDs are already analog signals in nature but considered as special type...
Dear Friend
Thermocouple makes mV signal and it is possible to transmit it as an analog signal...
I know everyone has their personal preferences, but I think it would be more interesting to discover which software is the worst...
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By Harry on 7 September, 2009 - 11:00 am -
I have over 8 years experience with PARAGON. I am specialized in Fermentation and Bioreactor...
Need software for Secutron MR-2100 Fire Alarm Panel
first question - identify a kit which can help build a system to do proximity measurement along with direction
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We use to use DME 200 measuring lasers that seemed to work real well. I know they had RS 232 with...
Logics for CO2 Release systems in case of Fire
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By Ernie Romanco on 31 August, 2009 - 11:18 am -
GE fire systems have always been marginal in design and operation. In most Fire Systems you can...
Calibration procedure for high capacity tanks
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Is there any official document which shows the minimum weight required to calibrate any scale...
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