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New Cybersecurity Guide: ISAGCA Introduces an Overview of Security Lifecycles in the ISA/IEC 62443 Series of Standards
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New Cybersecurity Guide: ISAGCA Introduces an Overview of Security Lifecycles in the ISA/IEC 62443 Series of Standards

The International Society of Automation (ISA) and the ISA Global Cybersecurity Alliance (ISAGCA) have released a new guide to the security lifecycles outlined in the ISA/IEC 62443 series of standards and technical reports. ISA/IEC 62443 constitutes the world’s only consensus-based series of automation cybersecurity standards. “Security Lifecycles in the ISA/IEC 62443 Series: Security of Industrial Automation and Control Systems” provides a high-level view of the product security lifecycle and the automation solution security lifecycle.

 

 

 

High-Speed Transmission Module for Fast Installation
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High-Speed Transmission Module for Fast Installation

This new module carrier incorporates the practical experience and ideas of the users to produce a part that is very easy to handle. The new LÜTZE Cat. 6A module carriers allow data transmission points between the field and control cabinet to be performed even more quickly and safely. Core benefits of the module carrier include the greatly simplified wiring process that does not require special tools.

 

 

 

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Schneider Electric Expands Power Quality Footprint in Western Canada With REV Partnership

Schneider Electric has recently announced that REV Engineering (REV) has joined its EcoXpert Partner Program in Canada as a Critical Power EcoXpert specializing in Power Quality. The partnership will bring the latest in IoT-enabled technology for improved power availability, safety and operational efficiency to customers in Western Canada.

 

 

 

Pilz: HMI Software PASvisu for Web-based Visualisation
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Pilz: HMI Software PASvisu for Web-based Visualisation

With PASvisu you benefit from simple, optimum configuration and visualisation of your automation projects. Create a convenient, comprehensive overview of your plant locally and via remote access! PASvisu displays your automation projects in a way that’s visually attractive thanks to the most diverse range of style sheets. PASvisu also enables you to visualise data from several sources in one project.

 

 

 

No Need to Sacrifice Speed for Safety – Validate Human-Robot Applications With the Collision Measurement Set PRMS
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No Need to Sacrifice Speed for Safety – Validate Human-Robot Applications With the Collision Measurement Set PRMS

Robots have been a core element in businesses for a long time now. They are used to support humans undertaking strenuous or monotonous tasks in factories. It’s precisely this support that often leads to close cooperation between human and robot. To establish and maintain safety for human and robot, the EU research project Rossini is working to disseminate and optimise human-robot collaborations (HRC).

 

 

 

Verotec Delivers Versatile EMC and Standard 19” Rack Cases
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Verotec Delivers Versatile EMC and Standard 19” Rack Cases

Verotec manufactures three different 19″ rack cases to meet application requiremetns: the heavy-duty EMC screened RackCase PRO, Veroshield EMC rack case and standard general-purpose rack case.

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nVent Unveils a New Generation of IIoT Monitoring Software for the Heat Tracing Industry

nVent Electric plc recently launched the nVent RAYCHEM Supervisor IIoT (Industrial Internet of Things) platform, which is designed to connect, control and monitor temperature-critical assets. The first offering of nVent’s new IIoT platform will be nVent RAYCHEM Pipeline Supervisor, which the company expects to deliver a groundbreaking “temperature-sensitive” heat trace monitoring software solution.

 

 

 

Phoenix Contact: High Density in a Robust Package
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Phoenix Contact: High Density in a Robust Package

Phoenix Contact has recently introduced its first robust multifiber data connectors to the market. The FO connectors of the M17 MPO (multifiber push-on) series are particularly suitable for real-time data transmission in intelligent power grids. The robust interfaces feature high-quality fiber optics which provide stable bandwidths over long transmission distances.

 

 

 

AcuAmp Current/Voltage Transducers and Switches Line Extension from AutomationDirect
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AcuAmp Current/Voltage Transducers and Switches Line Extension from AutomationDirect

More transducers and switches have been added to the AutomationDirect sensors lineup. ATCH series adaptive true RMS current transducers ($169.00) are designed to monitor electric heat zero-crossing burst fired SCR controllers. These transducers provide faster response than temperature sensors and are a simplified method to monitor pulsed waveforms and are ideal for electrical heater applications.

 

 

 

Greater Efficiency for the Tortilla Chip Production Line
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Greater Efficiency for the Tortilla Chip Production Line

The Belgian snack food manufacturer Poco Loco decided to modernise its plants to increase the efficiency of its production lines and thereby optimise its processes. The configurable small controller PNOZmulti 2 and corresponding software tool PNOZmulti Configurator is as an efficient and safe solution at Poco Loco. The manufacture of snack products requires a multi-part, interlinked production cycle. Previously the plant sections were regarded as individual units with separate emergency shutdown circuits.

 

 

 

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Batch Management Software: Upgrade for Flexibility and Uptime

Consumers want variety – and they want it now. A stroll down the aisles of the grocery store is all it takes to realize just how many choices are becoming available, from snacks and beverages to shampoos and medications. With tight competition and a demanding market, the need for manufacturers to provide a wide array of choices is here to stay. Not only is variety the spice of life – but it’s becoming mandatory to stay competitive.