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- Why pay?
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from the Manager - Instrumentation department...
SIL-2 Certified SIS transmitters Diagnostics integration in ESD system
I want to know if it a must to integrate HART diagnostics from SIS transmitter within the Plant asset management system to meet Target SIL
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Thanks Dave for your reply on my query. Yes, it helps to clarify the matter. I was only worried...
Dear Girishkant,
> Is it OK in the above situation that I use a single SIL-2 transmitter...
The input of PLC1 is an interlock of PLC2.. How will it be done.
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By Gabriele Corrieri on 4 November, 2009 - 1:44 am -
Hello
if you can't integrate the two PLC in the same project you can exchange data via X-GET and...
Modbus Fire & Security Alarm System
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> I need vendors for Fire Alarm and Security Alarm Panels that can communicate using...
need to download EARS LOADABLE
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I have already sent you the documentation. Your email server blocks the zip file....
Fire & Gas detection and alarming systems in Chemical Plants.
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By syurish on 3 November, 2009 - 8:38 am -
Please check one of them here:
www.sensorsportal.com/HTML/DIGEST/october_09/Gas_sensors.htm...
Hi
one of the famous gas detection manufacturer is MSA , below is the link:
...
I have some problems on the TCI.
it stops when the operating system of the HMI start.
it stops when the operating system of the HMI start.
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Dear sir,
First I would like you to know that we receive the unit from another company. and this...
You haven't told us when this problem started and what was changed to create this problem.
Are...
from the New Bar Code application department...
visual basic 6.0 procedure for reading a barcode scannerI need an example for VB6 to read a Bar Code Scanner
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By Piotr Kowalski on 3 November, 2009 - 6:45 am -
Basically, there are two types of barcode scanners:
- with USB, PS2 interface,
- with RS232C...
DeltaV AO Card Malfunction.
need to scale down the voltage in to 0 - 9 for running the motor in safe side
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By M Griffin on 2 November, 2009 - 2:07 pm -
The normal method of doing this is to use a signal conditioner module with a DC input and a DC...
Turbo-generator response to changes in the power grid frequency.
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By Mik on 1 November, 2009 - 2:09 pm -
CSA, you didn't comment previous post. I wonder if you have seen that control concept before. There...
Looking for proportional solenoid valve
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By Ces on 31 October, 2009 - 12:13 pm -
Here some info about PSV (Proportional solenoid valve)...
How to change text color while printing using siemens CPU 315-2 PN/DP & cp340
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By Gabriele Corrieri on 30 October, 2009 - 6:26 pm -
Hello
I'm not an user of this module, but the CP340 is only a simple card that send to your...
Modbus TCPIP master to many slaves
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By Ken E. on 30 October, 2009 - 7:51 am -
I would suggest to leave your 15 connections open for efficiency. It may not be necessary, but why...
In the TMR MKV panel with HMI in windows2000 operating system the diagnostic counters when opened is showing only two cores i.e. <C> and <R> but not the other two processors <S> and <T>.
System error in the display of ABB Tank level indicator
Industry implementation for presentation.
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Jay,
What kind of info are you looking for exactly?...
Jay,
I think we can help you.
Send an email to info [at] indusoft.com, mention my name, that...
Class not registered
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By asaria on 28 October, 2009 - 11:47 am -
Check both COM/DCOM setting and firewall. Maybe you need to add new exception.
...
By wassim daoud on 27 October, 2009 - 11:50 am -
Have you tried contacting MatrikonOPC Support? We provide OPC support 24/7. You can reach us by:
...
What is the meaning of "Fatal application error-1501"?
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By pravin on 28 October, 2009 - 11:12 am -
Mr.Mark,
Facing same problem can u please tell the solution.
Regards,
Pravin
...
Can anybody told me how to tune Baldor Linear motor .
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OK, but I need more details of your application:
- Microflex operation mode (i.e. current or...
By Edwin on 27 October, 2009 - 12:40 am -
Linear encoder: -ATEK MLS1 series linear encoder with hall sensor.
Presently I am able to...
What type of linear encoder with Hall sensor do you have? Can Microflex drive perform brushless...
Unrecoverable major fault : code 60 in control logix L61 Processor
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By Jan Kaván on 26 October, 2009 - 12:28 pm -
Thank you very much for all answers. Here are my new experiences:
1. I test simply program...
If you can load a different/simple ladder logic program into the c*logix (preferably an example...
By M Griffin on 23 October, 2009 - 8:32 pm -
I can't say how this caused your problem, but the explanation you gave was that a subroutine called...
By Jan Kaván on 23 October, 2009 - 9:22 am -
I had similar problem. I asked Rockwell and this is answer:
"Problem was due to customer...
EPLAN vs. AUTOCAD Electrical
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By BruceLei on 26 October, 2009 - 11:45 am -
It is one third the price (if you already have the ACAD mechanical first then you have to add the...
Help with Area Classification
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Hi, Mr. Bruse,
I am sorry for some mistake. I am not a technician. But I know there are A, B,...
How to combine DDC controllers network with PLC network.
What is the advantage of using duplex type RTDs in HV Motor protection
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By Phil Corso on 25 October, 2009 - 8:28 pm -
Kunal... typically, RTD's used to monitor motor temperature are embedded in the winding slot. Thus,...
By Carl on 25 October, 2009 - 3:10 pm -
Without knowing the application of High Voltage motor protection, let me state some basics of...
We got weight string from COM port RS232 using MSCom in VB application. But using the same application on AVERY L225 weighbridge machine, it gives garbage string thus can't get the right weight.
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By moin on 25 October, 2009 - 8:47 am -
if u get the weight pls tell me how to capture weight from avery ....
Recieved a float type level gauge having calibration range 0 - 1670 mm but vendor has considerd 30.6 mm as level offset.is it ok?
I need to convert my C++ code into S7 for siemens s7-300.
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By Ed Wells on 24 October, 2009 - 12:33 am -
For using a nice version of C/C++, you might want to consider using a product line, like...
choosing a right 3 phase induction motor?
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By ananymous on 23 October, 2009 - 12:20 am -
Dear Narendra,
Check the Characteristic Charts Flow vs Head of Your Mechanical Pump with...
Position feedback for a large cylinder using a small slave cylinder.
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By mike on 22 October, 2009 - 10:52 pm -
Pulse tach with a rack gear, I have seen them used for absolute positioning of hoist cylinders ...
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