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January 31, 2007
DeltaV Connect for Bailey Systems Product Data Sheet Update
For improved operator consoles and a platform for today’s digital technologies, DeltaV consoles easily connect to your Bailey systems. (537KB PDF)
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January 30, 2007
New Using SNMP on a DeltaV System Whitepaper
Using a Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) application is not “simple” and its proper and safe use in a live network requires some expertise. The purpose of this paper is to provide information supporting that expertise. (189KB PDF)
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January 29, 2007
Process Control Insights
To help you gain a better understanding of the true nature of these dynamics and how it can help you optimize your process, we offer a new area on EasyDeltaV.com, Process Control Insights.
Greg McMillan of ModelingandControl.com has allowed us to host a collection of his work. Thanks Greg!
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January 26, 2007
2007 Emerson Global Users Exchange -- Call for Papers!
The backbone of the Emerson Global Users Exchange is the wealth of knowledge and experience shared by its users during the conference by the presentation of papers. We would like to invite everyone to share DeltaV best practices, implementation successes, tips & tricks, or proven project methodologies by presenting a paper at this year's conference.
Event Details: September 10-14, 2007 at the Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center in Grapevine, Texas USA (near Dallas).
Abstract Deadline: March 12, 2007
If you would like to contribute, additional details including paper submission guidelines are available online at EmersonExchange.org.
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January 25, 2007
Open PHV from graphic with dynamic start & end
Vipin Kulkarni of Lakeside Process Controls Limited submits a new item in the DeltaV Application Exchange. The solution gives the report of the process variables in batch specific time frame.
Open PHV from graphic with dynamic start & end offers (1) a valid time format for process history view; (2) a rearranged DeltaV timestamp string; and (3) a special Visual Basic Script to run the Process History view applications with the proper parameters passed on.
Thanks Vipin for sharing this application note!
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January 24, 2007
DeltaV v9.3 release—Easier than Ever!
The DeltaV v9.3 release software helps you achieve more efficient operations through improved advanced control, better data management, increased smart plant capabilities, greater ease of use, and enhanced batch.
Visit DeltaV v9.3 product release details for the complete information.
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January 23, 2007
New Smart Card 2-Factor Authentication Whitepaper
The combination of a smart card and PIN provides Two-Factor Authentication, and the result is a much more secure means of authenticating users. (370KB PDF)
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January 19, 2007
Press Release: Emerson Wins $5.3 Million Contract to Digitally Automate Canada's Largest Drinking Water Filtration Plant
PlantWeb® digital technology to monitor and control processes at facility serving more than 2 million residents
PITTSBURGH, PA (January 18, 2007) —Emerson Process Management, a business of Emerson (NYSE:EMR), announced today that it has received a $5.3 million contract from the Greater Vancouver Regional District (GVRD) to install PlantWeb® digital automation architecture at the Seymour-Capilano Water Filtration Plant, which is under construction.
GVRD, a partnership of more than 20 municipalities comprising the metropolitan area of Greater Vancouver, serves more than 2 million residents. The District and electoral areas are building the filtration plant to help meet new federal and provincial standards for drinking water treatment.
When completed in 2008, the Seymour-Capilano Water Filtration Plant will be Canada’s largest drinking water filtration plant combined with the world’s largest ultraviolet (UV) disinfection facility, filtering up to 475 million gallons of water per day from the Seymour and Capilano Reservoirs. UV disinfection is the process of applying UV energy to destroy or inactivate microorganisms without altering the water chemically.
Emerson’s PlantWeb digital automation solution includes deployment of the company’s DeltaV™ digital automation system, which will provide data acquisition, and monitor and control water filtration, chemical feed, and operation of motors and variable-speed drives. The DeltaV system will also interface with controls native to the plant’s UV disinfection and geoexchange processes. Additionally, a supervisory server at the plant will maintain constant communications with remote terminal units (RTU) at reservoirs and pumping stations, providing plant operators with vital information about these remote facilities.
Additional Emerson technologies included as part of the PlantWeb solution include Rosemount 848T and 848L transmitters, and Emerson’s AMS™ Suite: Intelligent Device Manager software. Emerson’s Power & Water Solutions industry center will supply software and engineering services, while Norpac Controls, Emerson Process Management’s exclusive local business partner in British Columbia, will provide the hardware.
"The Seymour-Capilano Water Filtration Plant plays a central role in fulfilling the District’s mission of providing high-quality drinking water to our member municipalities in a sustainable manner,” said Tom Wong, the District’s project manager for the DeltaV project. “Emerson has the right combination of relevant experience – including its involvement with large, complex water projects – and proven control technologies we were looking for to support this important initiative.”
In addition to the significant scope of its UV disinfection process, the Seymour-Capilano Water Filtration Plant is noteworthy for embracing other innovative processes and technologies, as well. For example, the plant is the first such facility in British Columbia to utilize a geoexchange system to provide energy efficient and cost effective space heating, cooling and hot water heating at the plant. Furthermore, the overall project also features an energy recovery unit that will produce electricity from the high pressure treated water supplied to the Capilano service area to be used by the GVRD.
"The Seymour-Capilano Water Filtration Plant is significant on a number of fronts and the District is to be commended for undertaking this innovative water treatment project,” said John Berra, president of Emerson Process Management, who points out that Emerson’s automation and control systems oversee the processes at some of the world’s largest water and wastewater treatment facilities. “Obviously we are pleased that Emerson’s PlantWeb digital automation solution is among the cutting-edge technologies implemented as part of this project.”
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 power, water and wastewater treatment, chemical, oil and gas, refining, pulp and paper, food and beverage, pharmaceutical, and other industries.
Emerson's Power & Water Solutions division (www.emersonprocess-powerwater.com) is a global supplier of advanced distributed process control and information systems. The Pittsburgh-based company is a recognized leader in developing plant-wide process control solutions for the power generation, water treatment and wastewater treatment industries. Power & Water Solutions plays a key role in the Emerson mission of combining superior products and technology with industry-specific engineering, consulting, project management and maintenance services.
Emerson brands include PlantWeb®, Ovation®; SmartProcess®; Fisher®; MicroMotion®; Rosemount®; Mobrey®, Daniel®, Bristol®, DeltaV™; 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 2006 were $20.1 billion. For more information, visit www.GoToEmerson.com.
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January 18, 2007
Press Release: Emerson introduces industry's first free online training on wireless technologies for process manufacturing applications
Emerson's PlantWeb® University broadens its Internet Engineering School with 19 new courses about using wireless technology in process automation.
AUSTIN, TEXAS (January 17, 2006) – Emerson Process Management, the leading provider of wireless solutions to the process manufacturing industries, is offering 19 new online training courses on various aspects of wireless for process automation. Designed for anyone who uses automation to improve plant performance, the new courses are available free through PlantWebUniversity.com, Emerson's educational website. Five more courses will be available soon, and all 24 courses will later be translated into Spanish and Chinese.
"Wireless is the next major development in process automation," said Jane Lansing, vice president of marketing for Emerson Process Management, "but most automation users have little experience with this technology in process applications. The new PlantWeb University courses will help them understand the basics of wireless technology, what it can do for them, and how they can put it to work in their own operations."
Based on Emerson's experience in implementing its Smart Wireless solutions for customers, the courses are practical, concise, and free of marketing hype. Each can be completed in about 15 minutes and is available at no charge to anyone with an Internet connection anywhere in the world. Subject matter includes what is wireless, wireless standards, wireless myths, self-organizing networks, and wireless applications.
Field-proven wireless networks engage seamlessly with existing DeltaV™ and Ovation® digital automation systems or legacy hosts. Many Emerson smart field devices are already compatible with wireless, including Rosemount 3051S level, pressure, and flow transmitters; the Rosemount 648 wireless temperature transmitter; Emerson 1420 wireless gateway; and the AMS™ Suite: Intelligent Device Manager. Development is under way to expand this wireless family with FIELDVUE® digital valve controllers, Micro Motion® Coriolis flowmeters, and Rosemount Analytical products.
Established in 2002, PlantWeb University offers its 40,000 registered users more than 75 online courses as well as a library of articles and white papers. The easy-to-understand courses address subjects that affect all process industry operations, including operating efficiency, product quality, throughput, asset management, availability, maintenance, employee health, safety, fieldbus technology, and now wireless technology.
More than 70 percent of users surveyed rated the training as "highly credible," with many calling it "the best free technical training on the World Wide Web."
Access to PlantWeb University is through www.PlantWebUniversity.com, where a listing of all courses, including the new wireless technology courses, can be found. New visitors can register and select courses of greatest interest.
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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 & paper, power, food and beverage, pharmaceutical, and other industries. The company combines superior products and technology with industry-specific engineering, consulting, and project management, and maintenance services to help customers achieve the potential of their operations. Emerson brands include PlantWeb®, Fisher®, Rosemount®, Micro Motion®, Daniel®, 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 2006 were $20.1 billion. For more information, visit www.GoToEmerson.com.
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January 16, 2007
New DeltaV Event Chronicle Whitepaper
This document provides information on how to configure, use, and manage the DeltaV Event Chronicle. (1050KB PDF)
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January 12, 2007
Press Release: Emerson launches 2.4 GHz Smart Wireless solutions for mainstream use in European manufacturing plants
Extends PlantWeb to previously unreachable data for improved availability and operational performance
Bologna, Italy (January 11, 2006) – Emerson Process Management, a business of Emerson (NYSE:EMR), has launched 2.4 GHz in-plant Smart Wireless solutions, enabling European mainstream manufacturing to move to the next level of reliability and operational performance. Emerson's 900 MHz Smart Wireless solutions are already shipping in North America.
By capturing information that was previously inaccessible, Emerson's Smart Wireless networks extend asset optimisation and predictive maintenance, helping manufacturers avoid costly, unexpected process interruptions and shutdowns; optimise performance and the lifetime of processing equipment; and maximize production output. Response to safety incidents can be improved, and emissions reduced.
Extending Emerson's PlantWeb® digital plant architecture, the company's Smart Wireless solutions are the industry's first to use self-organising network technology to deliver data at unprecedented levels of reliability from assets previously out of physical or economic reach. Field trials with several North American and Europe customers over the last three years have demonstrated greater than 99 percent network reliability and installed cost that is as much as 90 percent lower than a wired equivalent.
Emerson's Smart Wireless solutions combine innovative self-organising wireless network technology and gateways with wireless-enabled industry leading Rosemount® measurement transmitters and AMS™ Suite: Intelligent Device Manager predictive maintenance software, all seamlessly integrated with DeltaV™ and Ovation® automation systems or with legacy hosts.
Self-organising networks are highly reliable because they allow wireless devices to serve as alternate communication paths, providing redundancy that enables over 99% of field network messages to reach their destination- no easy task in the "canyons of metal" that make up today's manufacturing facilities. Networks using Emerson's technology are scaleable from 5 to 100,000 devices.
Installation of Emerson's Smart Wireless solutions requires no complex site surveys or special tools. The solutions are designed to support SP100 control and monitoring application classes 1 to 5 on the same network, and have been proven by customer use for classes 3 through 5. Emerson's SmartPower™ innovations enable battery life of 5 to 15 years depending on application.
Industrial grade security of Emerson's wireless networks has been validated in extensive field trials and through review by independent security experts. Encryption, authentication, verification, anti-jamming and key management techniques are used in a robust security approach.
"Manufacturers hate surprises in their facilities, and have long wanted to have eyes and ears on every asset to know what is really going on in their operation," said John Berra, president of Emerson Process Management. "Until now, there was no easy, reliable and economical way to reach all of the assets that needed monitoring. We've completed three years of customer field trials. In those trials, we've seen customers quickly discover and remedy problems that would otherwise have gone undetected."
Emerson's Smart Wireless solutions can be deployed in various process manufacturing segments, including refining, oil and gas, chemical, pulp and paper, and water and wastewater treatment. In addition, the technology can be applied to remote monitoring of oil and gas well-heads, pipeline stations, and production platforms.
Emerson's global SmartStart™ wireless service experts help customers realise the full potential benefits of Smart Wireless solutions. They help with first startup, including a full network health assessment to ensure robust communications plus verification of device functionality through the chosen output (Modbus, OPC, Ethernet, etc).
"Wireless measurement technology will help users see and control more of what happens in their plants," said Harry Forbes, an analyst with the ARC Advisory Group. "Besides huge savings in installation costs, this will drive fundamental process and automation improvements that are not possible with wired measurements."
"That's what makes this the most fundamental improvement in process automation in decades," continued Forbes. "ARC believes there is pent-up demand for wireless in both new and existing applications. Emerson's strong brand and leading market position validates that the era of wireless measurement has arrived."
Emerson is working with equipment vendors, customers, and industry associations, including the Wireless HART working group of the HART Communications Foundation and ISA SP-100, to develop wireless networking standards that meet the requirements of industrial monitoring and control, enabling the widespread adoption of wireless sensor networking technology. Emerson is guaranteeing an easy upgrade path for compliance to the industry standard when it is completed.
To make it even easier for customers to reach the next level of business improvement, Emerson is introducing the SmartPack™ starter kit, consisting of SmartStart™ services; from 5 to 100 wireless Rosemount flow, pressure, level, or temperature transmitters; a wireless gateway; and an AMS Intelligent Device Manager software application for predictive diagnostic information access through the wireless gateway. By following easy best practices, the completely assembled, configured, and tested starter kit network will establish itself right out of the box, with no additional user input or setup.
"We are excited about making the 2.4 GHz Smart Wireless solutions available in Europe, following the high level of interest in 900 MHz Smart Wireless solutions following our launch in North America," added Berra. "The experience and benefits demonstrated by field trials has created confidence and high interest in joining the age of wireless, and realizing the new level of performance it promises; we're thrilled to announce the technology for Europe."
More information about the newest additions to the Smart Wireless portfolio is available at www.emersonprocess.com/SmartWireless.
Emerson's unique on-line PlantWeb University has added nineteen 15-minute courses that present a practical introduction to the technology and applications of in-plant wireless for operators, engineers and management; for access, go to www.PlantWebUniversity.com.
Also, within the next few months, Emerson will start an in-plant Smart Wireless design contest aimed at inspiring process engineers to unleash their imaginations and creative engineering spirit by submitting innovative applications they have found where wireless technology delivered new insight and business benefits. Their experiences, insights, and tips will form a foundation to speed wireless usage and benefits in the new age of wireless.
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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®, 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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January 11, 2007
Press Release: Government, private industry work together to increase cybersecurity
What could make a large group of fierce automation competitors sit down and work together without grumbling?
The answer is an issue that is serious and potentially affects everybody involved - control system security. The Department of Homeland Security is facilitating a group called the Control Systems Cyber Security Vendors Forum to provide an open discussion on those issues affecting control system security. This release discusses who is in it and what it is all about. (14KB PDF)
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January 10, 2007
DeltaV Event Chronicle Product Data Sheet Update
The DeltaV Event Chronicle captures events electronically, provides a complete process event record, features easy event filtering, and integrates easily with desktop applications. (290KB PDF)
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January 9, 2007
Batch Historian Product Data Sheet Update
The DeltaV Batch Historian provides for non-intrusive, automated collection of recipe execution data from the DeltaV Batch Executive and process event data from the DeltaV Event Chronicle. (196KB PDF)
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January 8, 2007
Press Release: Emerson acquires Damcos Holding A/S
Acquisition further expands portfolio of valve automation and marine tank management solutions for global shipbuilding industry
AUSTIN, TEXAS (January 5, 2007) – Emerson (NYSE: EMR) today announced it has acquired Damcos Holding A/S from the 3i Group PLC (UK: III) of the United Kingdom; Danfoss A/S of Nordborg, Denmark; and the Damcos management team. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed.
Damcos (www.damcos.com) is a leading supplier of valve remote control systems, tank monitoring equipment, and complete marine tank management solutions to the global marine and offshore markets. It will immediately become part of Emerson's Process Management business, complementing the company's established marine measurement and valve actuation brands, which include Saab Rosemount TankRadar, and Bettis, El-O-Matic, Hytork, Shafer, and Dantorque actuators.
"We are excited about the addition of Damcos' Marine Tank Management products and systems expertise to the Emerson family," said John Berra, president, Emerson Process Management. "This key acquisition further extends our leadership in process control products and services into the Marine and Shipbuilding industry."
Founded in 1960 and based in Naestved, Denmark, Damcos became a leading supplier of hydraulic equipment for the local marine shipbuilding industry. Since the early 1990s, the company has developed into a leading, global supplier of marine actuators and integrated marine tank management solutions. Since 2004, Damcos has had a strategic partnership with Emerson to sell Saab Rosemount TankRadar systems to the tanker market. Damcos has production facilities in Naestved; Ry, Denmark; Busan, South Korea; and Shanghai, China. The acquisition includes all Damcos' technologies, manufacturing facilities, and employees.
"We are very excited to be part of Emerson Process Management," said Ove Soerensen, president and CEO of Damcos. "Being part of such a successful global player will allow us greater access to marine customers and to new markets that will fuel growth well into the future."
Emerson Process Management
Emerson Process Management (www.emersonprocess.com), a business of Emerson, is a leader in helping businesses automate their production, processing and distribution in the marine, oil and gas, refining, chemical, 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. Emerson brands include PlantWeb®, Saab Rosemount TankRadar®, Bettis, Hy-Tork, El-O-Matic, Shafer, Dantorque, Fisher®, Micro Motion®, Rosemount®, 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 2006 were $20.1 billion. For more information, visit www.GoToEmerson.com.
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January 5, 2007
DeltaV OPC History Server Product Data Sheet Update
The DeltaV OPC History Server makes it easy for external applications to access and retrieve historical data from the DeltaV system using an industry standard, open interface. (380KB PDF)
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January 4, 2007
DeltaV Simulate Suite for Training and Development Product Data Sheet Update
Don't delay development of your automation system configuration, logic checkout, and operator training until your automation system is delivered. Do it now with the DeltaV Simulate suite of products. (835KB PDF)
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January 3, 2007
OSIsoft PI Protocol Converter FAQs Whitepaper Update
This document answers questions about OSIsoft PI software integration with the DeltaV Continuous Historian using the PI Protocol Converter. (109KB PDF)
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January 2, 2007
DeltaV OPC Historical Data Access Whitepaper Update
DeltaV OPC Historical Data Access Whitepaper provides information on how to obtain historical data from the DeltaV Continuous Historian using the DeltaV OPC History Server. (489KB PDF)
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