![]() Over 135 NEMA 3R enclosures in new sizes, galvanized, no knockouts, double doors and other features have been added to the Hubbell-Wiegmann enclosure lineup. Seven new small single-door NEMA 12 enclosures with quick-release latches have also been added. NEMA 3R enclosures are typically used in outdoor applications for wiring and junction boxes providing protection from falling rain, sleet, snow, and external ice formation. NEMA 12 enclosures are most often used for indoor applications to prevent the ingress of dust, water, and oil. AutomationDirect offers over 1,900 Hubbell-Wiegmann® enclosures across NEMA 1, 3, 3R, 3S, 4, 4X, 6P, 12, and 13 standards. A full line of accessories, including steel, fiberglass, and aluminum subpanels are also available. Same-day shipping on select enclosure models and accessories is available. When the monitoring system along a key harbor corridor in a major American city needed updating, the system manager decided to use existing copper wiring to transmit data over significantly longer distances. As this project needed to integrate more systems into one network, serial networks were no longer sufficient to support the expanded network, which is why an industrial Ethernet technology over copper wires via a DSL was required to support more bandwidth over longer distances. In addition, VPN connections and firewall protection were required to ensure network safety and data integrity. Read More
For subsea control applications, great efforts are made to install industry-specific cables under the sea. In this project, the number one requirement is to leverage the existing infrastructure to reduce costs and time spent on installing cables. In addition, oil & gas environments are extremely hazardous due to the high pressures the products are subjected to, so the installation has to be quick and must support remote management and diagnosis. Read More
According to a recent report by the Government Accountability Office, the reported age of the IT infrastructure in place for the United States’ nuclear program is 53 years old, and uses 8” floppy disks for critical storage. While there are … Read More
Micro PLCs from IDEC control 70,000-lb doors at a giant airplane maintenance hangar in San Francisco.A Boeing 747-400 is 232 ft. long, has a wing span of 212 ft. and a tail height of 64 ft.. It weighs close to 875,000 lbs. at takeoff. The Superbay Maintenance Hangar at the San Francisco International Airport can accommodate up to four of these massive airplanes at one time. The hangar has eight doors—four on each opposite sides—allowing access to this huge space measuring 500 x 540 ft, about the size of two football fields.
Each hangar door (Figure 1) consists of two inner and two outer doors, each measuring 130 ft wide and 90 ft high to allow the planes to be towed in and pushed out using tow vehicles. Each door is made of two halves, each 65-ft wide, and weighs 74,000 lb. The door sections are mounted on dedicated rails (much like a train track), and the rails are offset so that adjacent doors can open and close without interfering with their neighboring door. Read More
When installing a variable frequency drive (VFD) into an electrical enclosure, careful consideration needs to be given to the much higher heat losses of VFDs compared to other items of electrical equipment. This will have a direct impact on the total heat load of the electrical enclosure and the capacity and method of cooling to be adopted. Other factors to consider are the position of the VFD inside the enclosure as well as an assessment of the maximum allowed operating temperature of the VFD. Learn More
Global demand for dependable telecommunications continues to rise. Whether for work or play, consumers and businesses rely heavily on telecom equipment for communications, electronic transactions and trading.
As telecommunications equipment operators continue expanding their infrastructure to keep up with the ever increasing demand for broadband, cellular/wireless and cable internet services, the need for efficient cabinet cooling systems has never been higher. Modern telecom equipment has always been considered to be heat sensitive. With continued component miniaturization and while being housed inside ever smaller space saving cabinets, there has been a dramatic increase in the amount of heat generated inside cabinets, raising the possibility of heat-related failure. Because telecommunications plays such an integral part of everyday life, a perfectly running operating system is often taken for granted until a failure occurs. Service outages can lead to substantial business losses and harmed reputations, but can often be avoided with regular cabinet cooling system monitoring and maintenance. Learn More Water treatment plants represent an unusual combination of predictable and somewhat unpredictable conditions that result in a hostile environment for electrical equipment. Although there are similarities between potable and wastewater treatment, the added hazards of human and industrial waste mean that environmental conditions at wastewater treatment plants are more difficult.
This is due to the presence of contaminated water, corrosive liquids and vapors well as flammable gases generated by the decomposition of waste. Rodents represent an additional hazard. Altogether, five unique considerations exist. Read More
Success Cases Learn how Moxa’s AWK-A series wireless devices help build a reliable wireless network and allow our customers to enjoy seamless system mobility in factories.
To stay at the leading edge of Industry 4.0, Advantech's UNO series is more than just an embedded automation computer with its advanced communication capabilities through iDoor Technology but with machines and equipment moving from proprietary system to open architecture, the UNO series easily connects to the cloud for big data analysis and predictive maintenance.
![]() ![]() Modular Industrial M2M Router and Data Gateway for unlimited possibilities The eWON Flexy is the first industrial modular M2M router and data gateway designed for OEMs and system integrators. The flexibility allows a user to link remote devices in an environment where communication technologies are constantly changing. It also allows universal communication with the most varied field equipment, regardless of the protocol used. ![]()
Upgrading automation systems can often extend the life of power generation facilities by decades while reducing downtime, improving operations, and reducing required maintenance. The Maggotty plant in Jamaica offers one such example.
Many power generation facilities have equipment in good running order with many years or even decades of potential service life remaining, but operation is limited by the plant automation systems, which typically have much shorter service lives. Obsolete automation systems fail too frequently and are hard to support, causing excessive downtime. They are also very difficult to tie into other computing systems, which can hinder operational improvements and regulatory compliance. Read more at http://www.powermag.com/digital-control-system-upgrade-gives-hydropower-plant-new-life/?printmode=1
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Cordsets and patch cables have an oil-resistant yellow PVC cable jacket and body and are non-wicking, and non-hygroscopic. The 2 to 6 pole cables start at $15.00 and are available in 2, 4, 6 and 10 meter lengths. Cable connectors have copper alloy contacts with gold plating and a nickel-plated brass nut coupling with 7/8 inch - 16 UN2 threads. All ZIPport Mini Size 1 cordsets, patch cables and connectors are UL Listed and are IP 67 protection rating when connected. New ZIPport Mini Size 1 field wireable connectors start at $9.00 and are available in 2 to 6 poles. Starting at $25.00, the ZIPport Mini T-Coupler has an oil-resistant yellow PVC body and nickel-plated brass couplings. ZIPport Mini Size 1 bulkhead connectors / receptacles (from $5.00) have an anodized aluminum shell, 0.3m cable and 1/2 NPT mounting threads; closure caps are available. |
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Two new Limit Alarm Modules from FACTS Engineering accept analog input signals and provide relay alarm outputs. The alarm modules are field configurable for a variety of alarm and control applications. The FC-3RLY2 ($89.00) has two SPDT Form C relays, and the FC-3RLY4 ($95.00) provides four SPST Form A relays. Both are powered by 24VAC/VDC and accept 0-15VDC, 0-30VDC or 0-20mA analog inputs. Multiple A & B or A, B, C & D relay control modes are available for independent or simultaneous relay control, increasing or decreasing modes, and non-latching or latching modes. Trip/Release points are programmed via DIP switches and push button configuration. The units are 35mm DIN rail or side (panel) mounted and operating status is provided by an indicating LED. The modules are UL508 and CE approved and have a one-year warranty.
Miniature inductive proximity sensors are now available in sizes ranging from 3mm to 8mm and feature stainless steel shielded housings. Offered as NPN or PNP models and with normally-open or normally-closed outputs, sensors are available with standard sensing distances of 0.8mm or 1.5mm; available extended distance models have either 1.5mm or 2mm sensing ranges. The miniature sensors are IP67-rated, are equipped with a 360-degree-visible yellow output LED and come with built-in overload protection. Starting at $16.00, models are offered with an attached 2-meter axial cable or with an M8 connector; axial and right angle zinc-plated mounting brackets are also available for $1.00 each. The new miniature inductive proximity sensors are CE, RoHs and Reach compliant. |
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The EKI-6332GN is a feature rich wireless AP/Client which provides a reliable wireless connectivity for industrial environments. The PoE injector enhances flexibility in deployment of this AP/Client even where the DC power supply is hard to fulfill. As an 802.11n compliant device, EKI-6332GN provides 6 times higher data rates than legacy 802.11g devices. With the support of STP, WMM and IGMP snooping protocols, EKI-6332GN effectively improves the reliability of wireless connectivity, especially in applications that need high reliability and high throughput data transmission. To secure wireless connections, EKI-6332GN implements the latest encryption technologies including WPA2/WPA/802.1x for powerful security authentication.
InduSoft | Solar and Wind Energy Can Be Captured cost Effectively – Storing it Is More Difficult
4/25/2016
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As Solar, wind, and other alternative energy sources become more cost-effective to produce and demand for them grows, the biggest hurdle becomes storing that energy effectively.
Typically, storing renewable energy has relied on batteries, which are unfortunately quite costly, especially when compared to the power generation costs using fuels like coal or gas.
However, some solar facilities are harnessing new ways to store energy that may result in a boom for developers of renewable energy sources. With the global solar market expected to top 69GW in 2016, and wind projected at 2,000GW by 2030 and markets shifting away from reliance on carbon-emitting fuels, renewable energy sources may prove the key to future energy development if cost effective energy storage can be achieved.
SolarReserve in Nevada uses molten salt heated to high temperatures in the heating tower to create steam that can be used to power generators up to ten hours after the sun goes down. This plant is capable of powering 75,000 Nevada homes.
In California, LightSail Energy is experimenting with compressed air by turning on an air pump whenever excess energy is produced. When energy is low, the compressed air is released to drive a generator. Some of the heat is also captured to preserve the energy.
Another company uses excess energy to cool a tank of water into ice, which can then be used to cool nearby buildings during the hottest and most energy intensive part of the day.
Making it Affordable
Whatever form energy storage for renewable energy takes, it will have to compete with more conventional energy sources for cost and reliability. With shale gas and oil prices low, only efficient automation and controls can make any energy generation operations competitive with traditional carbon-emitting energy sources. While some of this could be offset with carbon or tax credits, the rest will have to be made up through innovation and clever solutions to the energy puzzle.
That’s where solutions like InduSoft Web Studio can fill the gaps. By automating the process of energy capture and storage with robust SCADA and HMI software capable of easy telemetry and remote monitoring, it’s possible to create cost-effective solutions to harnessing the true power of wind and solar energy.
Typically, storing renewable energy has relied on batteries, which are unfortunately quite costly, especially when compared to the power generation costs using fuels like coal or gas.
However, some solar facilities are harnessing new ways to store energy that may result in a boom for developers of renewable energy sources. With the global solar market expected to top 69GW in 2016, and wind projected at 2,000GW by 2030 and markets shifting away from reliance on carbon-emitting fuels, renewable energy sources may prove the key to future energy development if cost effective energy storage can be achieved.
SolarReserve in Nevada uses molten salt heated to high temperatures in the heating tower to create steam that can be used to power generators up to ten hours after the sun goes down. This plant is capable of powering 75,000 Nevada homes.
In California, LightSail Energy is experimenting with compressed air by turning on an air pump whenever excess energy is produced. When energy is low, the compressed air is released to drive a generator. Some of the heat is also captured to preserve the energy.
Another company uses excess energy to cool a tank of water into ice, which can then be used to cool nearby buildings during the hottest and most energy intensive part of the day.
Making it Affordable
Whatever form energy storage for renewable energy takes, it will have to compete with more conventional energy sources for cost and reliability. With shale gas and oil prices low, only efficient automation and controls can make any energy generation operations competitive with traditional carbon-emitting energy sources. While some of this could be offset with carbon or tax credits, the rest will have to be made up through innovation and clever solutions to the energy puzzle.
That’s where solutions like InduSoft Web Studio can fill the gaps. By automating the process of energy capture and storage with robust SCADA and HMI software capable of easy telemetry and remote monitoring, it’s possible to create cost-effective solutions to harnessing the true power of wind and solar energy.
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