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Invensys adds OPC UA to Triconex Safety system

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The Triconex Trident and Triconex General Purpose safety instrumented systems now support OPC Universal Architecture for greater communications connectivity.

Valve monitoring system forms vital part of predictive maintenance solution

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Control Engineering Europe, February 2013 A networked solution for digital valve monitoring and partial stroke testing on an unnamed large scale oilfield installation in the Middle East will feature a Rotork SVM (Smart Valve Monitoring) system.

Triconex announces Safety View software

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Safety View software is certified by TÜV Rheinland to IEC 61508:2010 Systematic Capability 3 for use in applications up to Safety Integrity Level 3.

Honeywell to control Russian refinery

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Honeywell will supply an Experion Process Knowledge System (PKS) and Advanced Alarm Manager system to OOO Kirishinefteorgsintez for its refinery in Kirishi, Russia.

Does it all come down to wearing a glove?

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What’s New in Process Technology, February 2013 By Max Scholz, Kontron Some operators need to wear thick gloves for their work, so they do not really benefit from multitouch. Consequently, there are applications where the potential of multitouch technology is not going to be exploited to the full.

Does it all come down to wearing a glove?

Automation.com | Process Safety >> 
What’s New in Process Technology, February 2013 By Max Scholz, Kontron Some operators need to wear thick gloves for their work, so they do not really benefit from multitouch. Consequently, there are applications where the potential of multitouch technology is not going to be exploited to the full.

The new EN 1127-1:2011 standard; influences and application

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HazardEx Applying a new standard to a process is, in many cases, an exercise of ‘once and done’, but not with EN1127-1:2011. In this article, we take a look at the key changes in the Standard and the contributing factors that influence its application.

The new EN 1127-1:2011 standard; influences and application

Automation.com | Process Safety >> 
HazardEx Applying a new standard to a process is, in many cases, an exercise of ‘once and done’, but not with EN1127-1:2011. In this article, we take a look at the key changes in the Standard and the contributing factors that influence its application.

Advantech Achieves Hazardous Area Certification for I/O modules

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ADAM-4000 and ADAM-6000 series have been certified with Class I, Division 2 Groups A, B, C, D approval for use in hazardous locations where highly flammable substances may be present.

Integrated approach puts safety first

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Process & Control Syngenta’s Huddersfield agribusiness site is using a safety instrumented system (SIS) from Siemens that is based on the site’s existing PCS7 process control technology. This means common engineering tools can be used, reducing training and spares-holding and simplifying maintenance.