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August 31, 2006
FlexConnect® Solutions for Honeywell® TDC3000® Process Manager (xPM) Field Termination Assemblies (FTA) Product Data Sheet Update
FlexConnect® solutions protect your wiring investment as you convert from Honeywell® TDC3000® to the DeltaV system. (289KB PDF)
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August 29, 2006
FlexConnect® Solutions for Honeywell® TDC2000TM Multifunction Controller: TCB50/60 Termination Panels Product Data Sheet Update
FlexConnect® solutions protect your wiring investment as you convert from Honeywell® TDC2000TM to the DeltaV system. (367KB PDF)
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August 28, 2006
FlexConnect® Solutions for Honeywell® TDC2000TM HL-PIU Point Card Assemblies Product Data Sheet Update
Use the FlexConnect solution to connect to the Honeywell® TDC2000™ HLPIU Point Card Assemblies wiring termination panels. The existing IO signals can be controlled and monitored by the DeltaV™ system through a pre-engineered marshalling solution. (219KB PDF)
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August 23, 2006
Press Release: Emerson Process Management chosen one of "Hottest Companies" by START-IT magazine for ninth consecutive year
Emerson unit recognized for delivering customer solutions that combine innovative technology and global project services
Austin, Texas (August 23, 2006) – Emerson Process Management, an Emerson business (NYSE: EMR), has been named one of the "Hottest Companies of 2006" by START-IT magazine for the ninth consecutive year. The award recognizes industry leaders that overcome challenges and achieve corporate goals through innovative use of the latest technology.
"Being named a 'Hot' company is a testament to the dedication and forward-thinking technology approach toward providing manufacturers with the solutions they need to be efficient as well as competitive in today's economy," says John Buell, editor-in-chief of START-IT, a leading trade publication focused on manufacturing technologies and innovation. The magazine was formerly named START before recently changing its name.
In 2005 Emerson introduced Smart Remote Automation as the company's third major expansion of its predictive PlantWeb® digital plant architecture. Smart Remote Automation extends the power of real-time diagnostics to upstream oil and gas applications, enabling predictive practices that improve operations and maintenance and increase availability and throughput of remote sites beyond the confines of the typical plant.
In addition, Emerson showcased its global Main Instrument Vendor project-engineering, leadership and teamwork capabilities in the startup of the $2.7 billion, 10-plant SECCO ethylene cracker complex in Shanghai, China. The ethylene cracker, SECCO's core plant in the complex, is the largest in China as well as one of the largest in the world.
Emerson has also been selected as Main Automation Contractor for upgrades at BP's three largest U.S. refineries, and has been selected by Suncor Energy as a supplier for automation products, solutions, and services for capital projects at new and existing North American refineries and oil sands facilities.
"We are pleased that the editors of START-IT magazine have continued to recognize our innovation and technology solutions for nearly a decade," said John Berra, president of Emerson Process Management. "Our strength lies in our commitment to deliver excellence and exceptional value to customers around the world and across industries. We sustain 'hot' growth by listening to customers, responding with innovative solutions and investing in continuous product and services development."
About START-IT Magazine
START-IT magazine helps manufacturers take full advantage of the power of partnerships by emphasizing the importance of IT partnerships and how these partners are working together to reach their goals through the use of technology. Emphasizing the power of partnerships, START-IT is read by decision makers across all manufacturing segments as a primary source of business strategies to best take advantage of today's technologies.
About Emerson Process Management
Emerson Process Management (www.emersonprocess.com), an Emerson business, is a leader in helping businesses automate their production, processing and distribution in the chemical, oil and gas, refining, pulp and paper, power, water and wastewater, food and beverage, life sciences and other industries. The company combines superior products and technology with industry-specific engineering, consulting, project management and maintenance services. Emerson brands include PlantWeb®, Fisher®; Micro Motion®; Rosemount®; Daniel®, Mobrey®, Bristol®, DeltaV™, Ovation®, and AMS™ Suite.
About Emerson
Emerson (NYSE: EMR), based in St. Louis, is a global leader in bringing technology and engineering together to provide innovative solutions to customers through its network power, process management, industrial automation, climate technologies, and appliance and tools businesses. Sales in fiscal 2005 were $17.3 billion. For more information, visit www.GoToEmerson.com.
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Honeywell® TDC2000TM Basic, Extended and MultiFunction Controller to DeltaV Product Data Sheet Update
Let the FlexConnect® solution protect your wiring investment as you convert from Honeywell TDC 2000™ to the
DeltaV™ system. (531KB PDF)
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August 21, 2006
DeltaV Guardian Support Service Data Sheet Update
Guardian Support is a collection of several essential services designed to maximize the availability, sustainability and performance of your DeltaV process automation system. (566KB PDF)
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August 16, 2006
New DeltaV Controller Firewall Product Data Sheet
The DeltaV Controller Firewall provides a plug-and-play method to enhance the protection of your DeltaV controllers from cyber attacks. (357KB PDF)
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August 11, 2006
Aug. 11, 2006 - Microsoft Security update information for August 2006
Aug. 11, 2006 - Microsoft Security update information for August 2006. The latest set of Microsoft security updates contains a critical patch that the Department of Homeland Security has recommended that security patch MS06-040 be applied to your systems as quickly as possible (See http://www.dhs.gov/dhspublic/display?content=5789 for details).
Emerson Process Management has tested and approved this patch for use on our DeltaV Control Systems running Windows XP and Server 2003 operating systems. We suggest that this patch be installed as quickly as possible on any DeltaV control system that has a connection to an external LAN. If the patch cannot be applied we recommend that you either disconnect from the external LAN connection or set your firewall between the DeltaV system and the external LAN to block port communications over port 139 and 445.
Microsoft Security patch certification and approval information is posted on the Emerson Process Management System Support website at http://www.emersonprocess.com/Systems/support/index.asp. To protect this and other sensitive security information this site requires a valid DeltaV user name and password to access this site.
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Magnetrol Orion Jupiter 2xx Rev 1 Fieldbus Device Files
In Emerson's continuing commitment to open and interoperable standards, the Magnetrol Orion Jupiter 2xx Rev 1 has passed the rigorous and comprehensive testing of the DeltaV Stress Test labs. Using the DeltaV system's Foundation Fieldbus Device Downloads utility, these fieldbus device files are now available for use.
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August 9, 2006
Press Release: Emerson is chosen by energy company Total to digitally automate FPSO and enable fast production startup for the Akpo oil field
As Main Automation Contractor, Emerson's experience in international project management will provide coordination and consistency between contractors in Europe and Korea.
AUSTIN, TEXAS (August 8, 2006) – Emerson Process Management announced that it has been chosen as Main Automation Contractor (MAC) for Total's Akpo Floating, Production, Storage and Offloading (FPSO) vessel of the Akpo field development. The Akpo field is located 200 kilometers off the coast of Nigeria in water depths of 1100 to 1700 meters.
The Akpo FPSO is 310 meters long and 61 meters wide, and will process and store oil for delivery to tankers or via pipelines to refineries. The Akpo FPSO hull will have a storage capacity of two million barrels of oil, and the FPSO will produce 225,000 barrels of oil per day.
Since early production of first oil is key, the FPSO is on an aggressive schedule, with startup planned for the third quarter of 2008. The gas and condensate field will come on stream late in 2008, and the FPSO is expected to quickly reach peak production of 225,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day.
Emerson's Main Automation Contractor responsibilities include development, installation, configuration, testing, and commissioning of the systems controlling the vessel topsides, hull, subsea and radar tank gauging. In addition, Emerson will be responsible for integrating the safety system.
Working closely with Total, which has been licensed to develop the field, Emerson collaborated on Front End Engineering and Design (FEED) and proposed a phased delivery of automation equipment. Initial phases were used to validate the design. Emerson has worked with Total on many projects, particularly in West Africa. Emerson's experience in international project management will be used to provide coordination and consistency between contractors in Europe and Korea. Emerson will be involved in installation, commissioning and start-up on site in Nigeria.
Emerson will supply its open, standards-based PlantWeb® digital automation architecture to integrate FPSO operations for optimum process control, asset management, and management information delivery. The PlantWeb architecture includes the company's digital automation systems, intelligent field devices and the AMS™ Suite of predictive maintenance software applications. The network of intelligent transmitters, valves, and assets delivers continuous process and equipment health information to personnel running and maintaining the FPSO. Predictive diagnostics enable proactive maintenance so users maintain high uptime by addressing issues before they become problems.
Specific Emerson technologies being supplied include the DeltaV™ digital automation system, AMS™ Suite: Intelligent Device Manager software, Rosemount® pressure and temperature transmitters, Saab Rosemount® TankRadar® tank guaging transmitters, Fisher® general and severe service control valves and FIELDVUE® digital valve controllers, and Bettis® actuators.
"Africa is Total's leading growth region, and we are extremely pleased to perform as Main Automation Contractor for the Akpo FPSO project," said Jim Nyquist, president of Emerson Process Management in Europe, Middle East and Africa. "The project provides another opportunity to draw from the experience of our European Engineering Centers who have implemented PlantWeb digital architecture in hundreds of upstream projects, enabling improved safety, availability and operational efficiency."
About Emerson Process Management
Emerson Process Management (www.EmersonProcess.com), an Emerson business, is a leader in helping businesses automate their production, processing and distribution in the chemical, oil and gas, refining, pulp and paper, power, water and wastewater treatment, food and beverage, pharmaceutical and other industries. The company combines superior products and technology with industry-specific engineering, consulting, project management and maintenance services. Its brands include PlantWeb®, Saab Rosemount®, Fisher®, Micro Motion®, Rosemount®, Mobrey®, Daniel®, Bristol®, DeltaV™, Ovation®, and AMS™ Suite.
About Emerson
Emerson is a global leader in bringing technology and engineering together to provide innovative solutions to customers through its network power, process management, industrial automation, climate technologies, and appliance and tools businesses. Sales in fiscal 2005 were $17.3 billion. For more information, visit www.GoToEmerson.com.
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August 8, 2006
Sarbanes-Oxley audits: coming soon
You could just wait until federal inspectors show up at your North American plant and demand you prove your measurement and reporting systems are accurate before you take pains to insure they are. After all, if you can’t prove this process is under control it is your corporate CEO or CFO that could go to jail for 10 years, not you. Unfortunately these execs also know they are now accountable for reporting accuracy, so they just may show up first to see if you have your measurement and reporting act together. Emerson’s Robert Fallwell provides some guidelines for avoiding these potentially unpleasant situations in his article “Sarbanes – Oxley Audits: coming soon” in the July issue of Control Engineering magazine. (274KB PDF)
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August 4, 2006
Separation between control and safety
Contrary to what you may have heard, you can run safety and basic control functions in the same hardware according to the very latest IEC 61511 standard. You can, but doing this right is not so easy. The standard requires engineers that try this to pay a high price in proving this is a sound practice. Bill Goble outlines three hurdles you must address and suggests there are just easier ways to solve your problems in his article in Hydrocarbon Processing magazine, “Separation between control and safety.” (For the record, this is not an issue with DeltaV system. It keeps safety and basic process control systems functions separate in both hardware and software.) (91KB PDF)
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August 2, 2006
Periodic functional testing - Is there a better way?
Smoke alarms are something you buy and install in your house but earnestly hope they won’t ever go off - unless there is a fire of course. So, if they just sit there for months at a time, how are you going to know that they will work when they are needed? The answer is to periodically test them. Safety Instrumented Systems are similar in concept, but periodic testing may not actually be the best way to make sure they are ready when needed. Bill Goble explains how diagnostics can do a better job than testing in Hydrocarbon Processing magazine, “Periodic functional testing – Is there a better way?” (75KB PDF)
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