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| ABB (1) | General (12) | Horner (11) | |
| Kayden (9) | Lightning and Surge Protection (1) | PR Electronics (11) | |
| Pressure (1) | Signal Conditioning (Intrinsic (1) | SixNet (16) | |
| Water (1) | |||
| Michell - Monitoring Pipeline Drying | |
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Category: Water Date Added: 04/07/2010 | |
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What issues impact pipeline drying after hydrostatic testing? Process Pipelines (and chemical vessels) which operate at elevated pressures need to be tested for leaks and potential weakness at the time they are assembled and sometimes, periodically during usage to satisfy industrial safety requirements. There are a number of methods of conducting this pressure test, with the most common method is to seal the pipeline or vessel and pressurize with liquid water. The hydrostatic testing process is used because water or other liquids are not compressible and thus if a weak spot in the pipe were to rupture under the pressure of the test, the fluid would not cause as much damage as an escaping compressed gas. | |
pdf/michell/OMW4PipelineDrying.pdf | |
| Ensuring Proper Pressure Measurements | |
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Category: Pressure Date Added: 01/14/2010 | |
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Wet Environments Water chemical compatibility and electrical interference are two major challenges for control systems. Two major sources of fresh water can limit the performance of the control system. | |
| CNG Filling Stations | |
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Category: General Date Added: 06/26/2009 | |
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pdf/michell/cng_filling_stations.pdf | |
| Automotive | |
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Category: General Date Added: 06/26/2009 | |
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pdf/michell/automotive_1.pdf | |
| Aero Engine Acoustic Testing | |
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Category: General Date Added: 06/26/2009 | |
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pdf/michell/aero_engine_acoustic_testing.pdf | |
| Ozone Generators | |
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Category: General Date Added: 06/26/2009 | |
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pdf/michell/Ozone_Generators.pdf | |
| Environmental Chambers | |
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Category: General Date Added: 06/26/2009 | |
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pdf/michell/environmental_chambers.pdf | |
| Calibration of Relative Humidity Probes | |
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Category: General Date Added: 06/26/2009 | |
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pdf/michell/calibration_of_relative_humidity_probes.pdf | |
| Compressed Air Systems2 | |
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Category: General Date Added: 06/26/2009 | |
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pdf/michell/compressed_air_systems.pdf | |
| Reference Environmental Measures | |
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Category: General Date Added: 06/26/2009 | |
| Horner - Lucas Oil Stadium Stadium | |
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Category: Horner Date Added: 04/17/2009 | |
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pdf/horner/qx_751/stadium.pdf | |
| Dissolved Oxygen Control System at Wastewater Plant Reduces Costs For Electrical Power, Sludge Removal, and Chemicals | |
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Category: ABB Date Added: 02/23/2009 | |
| The two wastewater plants in The Township of Morris, New Jersey have experienced significant savings in electricity costs, sludge removal, and chemical usage. Savings result from installation of an effective system to control dissolved oxygen levels in the plants’ aerated digestion tanks. Regulated DO levels optimize the rate of tank aeration and reduce pumping requirements. They also provide a uniform and stable environment for the microorganisms that process the wastewater, which reduces sludge production and chemical usage. | |
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pdf/ABB/54Morris-DO-Final.doc | |
| Sixnet - A total SCS System is ready for production in just two weeks. | |
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Category: SixNet Date Added: 02/13/2009 | |
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SYSTEM OVERVIEW TIMET of Henderson, Nev., was expanding their production capacity by adding a titanium distillation furnace and vacuum condenser. TIMET makes high purity titanium used in aircraft parts, racing engines and other low-weight products. They are the largest producer of purified titanium in the world with plants in many countries. | |
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pdf/sixnet/app_quik.pdf | |
| Sixnet - HVAC, fire alarms & power supplies are monitored. | |
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Category: SixNet Date Added: 02/13/2009 | |
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SYSTEM OVERVIEW Discount chain Target Stores has a facility in downtown Minneapolis that it uses to store and process all of its corporate data. At least two floors of computer mainframes record and read back information – prices, inventory, memos – for all of the Target stores in the United States. Fail-safe methods are necessary to protect the mainframes and ensure that the information is secure | |
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pdf/sixnet/app_target.pdf | |
| Sixnet - An innovative ISaGRAF program in a SIXTRAK gateway. | |
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Category: SixNet Date Added: 02/13/2009 | |
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SYSTEM OVERVIEW With some SIXTRAK products and a fair amount of Swedish ingenuity, Propac has created a way for Alent Drying Kilns to dry multiple types of wood perfectly, with no warping and little shrinkage. | |
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pdf/sixnet/app_kiln.pdf | |
| PR - TC temperature input to bipolar mA / V output - 5115 | |
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Category: PR Electronics Date Added: 02/13/2009 | |
| TC temperature input to bipolar mA / V output - 5115. 5115 with bipolar output, +/- 20 mA or +/- 10 V | |
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pdf/PRelectronics/5115_TC_temp_input_bipolar_mA_V_output_08.pdf | |
| PR - Pt100 temperature input to bipolar mA / V output - 5115 | |
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Category: PR Electronics Date Added: 02/13/2009 | |
| Pt100 temperature input to bipolar mA / V output - 5115. 5115 with bipolar output, +/- 20 mA or +/- 10 V | |
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pdf/PRelectronics/5115_Pt100_temp_input_bipolar_mA_V_output_07.pdf | |
| PR - 3-wire potentiometer input to bipolar mA / V output - 5115 | |
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Category: PR Electronics Date Added: 02/13/2009 | |
| 3-wire potentiometer input to bipolar mA / V output - 5115. 5115 with bipolar output, +/- 20 mA or +/- 10 V | |
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pdf/PRelectronics/5115_3wire_potmeter_input_bipolar_mA_V_output_09.pdf | |
| PR - Unipolar 0...10 V input to bipolar mA / V output - 5114 | |
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Category: PR Electronics Date Added: 02/13/2009 | |
| Unipolar 0...10 V input to bipolar mA / V output - 5114. 5114 with bipolar output, +/- 20 mA or +/- 10 V | |
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pdf/PRelectronics/5114_unipolar_V_input_bipolar_mA_V_output_04.pdf | |
| PR - Unipolar 2-wire mA input to bipolar mA / V output - 5114 | |
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Category: PR Electronics Date Added: 02/13/2009 | |
| Unipolar 2-wire mA input to bipolar mA / V output - 5114. 5114 with bipolar output, +/- 20 mA or +/- 10 V | |
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pdf/PRelectronics/5114_unipolar_mA_input_bipolar_mA_V_output_01.pdf | |
| PR - Unipolar 2-wire mA input to bipolar mA / V output - 5114 | |
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Category: PR Electronics Date Added: 02/13/2009 | |
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Overview: Unipolar 2-wire mA input to bipolar mA / V output - 5114. 5114 with bipolar output, +/- 20 mA or +/- 10 V | |
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pdf/PRelectronics/5114_unipolar_mA_input_bipolar_mA_V_output_01.pdf | |
| PR - Bipolar ±10 V input to unipolar mA / V output - 5114 | |
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Category: PR Electronics Date Added: 02/13/2009 | |
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Overview: Bipolar ±10 V input to unipolar mA / V output - 5114. 5114 with unipolar output, 4...20 mA or 2...10 V | |
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pdf/PRelectronics/5114_bipolar_V_input_unipolar_mA_V_output_06.pdf | |
| PR - Bipolar ±10 V input to bipolar mA / V output - 5114 | |
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Category: PR Electronics Date Added: 02/13/2009 | |
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Overview: Bipolar ±10 V input to bipolar mA / V output - 5114. 5114 with bipolar output, +/- 20 mA or +/- 10 V | |
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pdf/PRelectronics/5114_bipolar_V_input_bipolar_mA_V_output_05.pdf | |
| PR - Bipolar ±20 mA input to unipolar mA / V output - 5114 | |
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Category: PR Electronics Date Added: 02/13/2009 | |
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Overview: Bipolar ±20 mA input to unipolar mA / V output - 5114. 5114 with unipolar output, 4...20 mA or 2...10 V | |
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pdf/PRelectronics/5114_bipolar_mA_input_unipolar_mA_V_output_03.pdf | |
| PR - Bipolar ±20 mA input to bipolar mA / V output - 5114 | |
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Category: PR Electronics Date Added: 02/13/2009 | |
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Overview: Bipolar ±20 mA input to bipolar mA / V output - 5114 | |
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pdf/PRelectronics/5114_bipolar_mA_input_bipolar_mA_V_output_02.pdf | |
| PR - Loop-powered transmitter located in hazardous area | |
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Category: PR Electronics Date Added: 02/13/2009 | |
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Subject: Loop-powered transmitter located in hazardous area with redundant output in safe area by use of 5104B..B in special application. | |
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pdf/PRelectronics/5104BB2B_2wire_splitter.pdf | |
| Horner - Garmin GPS to XLe Application Note | |
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Category: Horner Date Added: 02/13/2009 | |
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Overview The HE200GPS183 GPS Receiver (GPS183) is an OCS accessory that provides a variety of GPS data to the control system with a high degree of accuracy. GPS stands for “Global Positioning System” – which consists of a set of earthorbiting satellites and ground stations. GPS allows a portable receiver to calculate with a high degree of accuracy its current position, time, velocity, etc. The GPS183 uses NMEA0183 protocol – which is a standard established by the National Marine Educators Association. The GPS183 utilizes RS-232 for data communications, and is powered by 5Vdc. Most OCS models (NX, LX, QX) provide an appropriate 5V output on their serial ports. The XLe does not feature a 5V output – it requires an external 5V, 60mA power supply to power the GPS183. | |
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pdf/horner/OCS GPS Integration.pdf | |
| Horner - CONVERTING From the OCS250 to the NX250/251/252 | |
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Category: Horner Date Added: 02/13/2009 | |
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Overview: As the OCS250 product matures, it becomes more and more advantageous for customers to start using next generation OCS controllers. The NX Family is the best choice as a replacement for the OCS250 if you are looking for similar screen type, screen size, and overall functions. If you want to consider upgrading to an OCS touch screen model, please contact our Technical Support group for advice. If you decide to transition to the NX family, there are a few conversion issues that need to be considered. | |
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pdf/horner/convertingfromocs250.pdf | |
| Horner - SMS Messaging on the XL Series OCS | |
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Category: Horner Date Added: 02/13/2009 | |
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Objective The objective of this application bulletin is to provide the necessary steps on how to implement SMS messaging on the XL series product line. To achieve this functionality, the XLe will be using the internal GSM modem (HE-GSM04). External GSM modems can also be used to achieve this functionality. Although an XLe is used in this bulletin, any XL series OCS could be used. This application bulletin uses the Outgoing Messaging and Incoming Messaging features of the XLe. | |
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pdf/horner/OCS SMS Application Note.pdf | |
| Horner - Utilizing the CANOpen Master | |
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Category: Horner Date Added: 02/13/2009 | |
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Overview This document provides a general overview of using the Horner APG HE-COM650 CANOpen master module. Basic connections, configurations, and diagnostics within Cscape and HSyCon software are covered. CANOpen protocol parameters are explained in a limited sense to keep things simple. | |
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pdf/horner/OCS CANopen Master.pdf | |
| Horner - Using OCS Modbus Ethernet TCP to communicate with Emerson Control Techniques Epsilon EP drive. | |
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Category: Horner Date Added: 02/13/2009 | |
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Using OCS Modbus Ethernet TCP to communicate with
Emerson Control Techniques Epsilon EP drive. Overview This document describes how the OCS, the Drive and the PC are connected together to make a motor Rotate. This is intended to describe where I got the information, how I got it, and why I chose the values to make this drive function, some of this is step by step and some of it assumes the reader knows a little something with Cscape. Where there is lack of Information or something doesn’t quite jive, I can be reached at (317) 492-9117, John Shuttz | |
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pdf/horner/OCS CT Drive Modbus TCP.pdf | |
| Horner - Hot-Backup Operator Control Station (OCS) | |
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Category: Horner Date Added: 02/13/2009 | |
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Learn how to use OCS in a “hot backup configuration” to maintain operations should one system fail, or need to be shut down for updates(especially important for industries like food and pharmaceutical).
Application Overview Any two Operator Control Stations (OCS) in combination with SmartStix™ I/O can be set up to be a High Availability System. In this case, High Availability is defined as the ability of the Slave controller to take over control of the I/O in the event of the ‘Master’ controller going off line for some reason and then the Slave giving back control when the Master is up and running again. In the example discussed below, an XLe OCS is programmed to be the Master using Network ID 1 and a QX451 using Network ID 253 is programmed to be the Slave. (The QX451 could also be programmed to perform other tasks in addition to being the Slave controller). They are controlling two SmartStix I/O blocks, a 32 point output block at ID 10 and a 32 point input block at ID 11. (The actual Network ID numbers are not significant except to this program.) | |
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pdf/horner/hotbackup.pdf | |
| Horner - Connecting the LX Series OCS to an Ethernet Network | |
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Category: Horner Date Added: 02/13/2009 | |
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Overview Several options exist for connecting the LX 280 Monochrome or LX300 Color Touchscreen OCS to an Ethernet Network. The LX Series OCS has both a serial port and a CsCAN port that may be used to pass data to and from an interface device. Possible solutions are * Adding a HE800ETN200 Ethernet SmartStack module to a HE500RCS116 CsCAN Network Base or HE500RCS250 Coprocessor connected over the CsCAN network to the LX. * Using a serial-to-Ethernet gateway, such as the ABLELink Serial Server, connected to the LX serial port. * Using the Ethernet network port of an OCS sharing the CsCAN network with the LX. | |
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pdf/horner/LX300 application Note.pdf | |
| Horner - Operating the OCS using Battery Power | |
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Category: Horner Date Added: 02/13/2009 | |
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Overview You may operate an OCS on battery power by using the wide input power range of the OCS product line. The range on most models is from 9 to 30 VDC. This allows both mobile and remote operation and is very easy to set up and maintain. Why use the OCS on Battery Power? Power lines are not always available. Mobile operation, such as in a vehicle, is desired. | |
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pdf/horner/OCS Battery Power.pdf | |
| Horner - CAN NETWORKS USING HORNER PRODUCTS | |
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Category: Horner Date Added: 02/13/2009 | |
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1 BEFORE Setting Up a CAN Network… Note: CsCAN and DeviceNet both utilize a Controller Area Network (CAN). • Determine the basic overall tasks involved in setting up a CAN network. A checklist is provided in this document for your convenience. • Understand the CAN cable system and how to set up a network efficiently. Important points to know include grounding, power, termination, wire type / length, and network layout. | |
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pdf/horner/MAN0799-01.pdf | |
| Horner - Using 900MHz Radio Communications | |
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Category: Horner Date Added: 02/13/2009 | |
| Overview: 900MHz radios provide a long-range radio solution where a 2.4GHz radio may just not cut it. 900MHz signals are more adept at going through walls and obstructions and can travel much longer distance obstructed or unobstructed… ~1500’ indoor for 900MHz vs. ~600’ indoor for 2.4GHz, ~20 miles outdoors with the proper antenna for 900MHz vs. ~10 miles outdoors with the proper antenna for 2.4GHz. However, unlicensed 900MHz signals are not acceptable in many parts of the world where 2.4GHz signals are accepted worldwide. | |
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pdf/horner/900.pdf | |
| Kayden - Monitoring Digester Gas Flow | |
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Category: Kayden Date Added: 02/06/2009 | |
| Description: Accurate and repeatable monitoring of the gas flow in anaerobic digester systems is critical to proper operations in any wastewater treatment plant. | |
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pdf/kayden/WWTDigester.pdf | |
| Kayden - HIGH-LEVEL DETECTION in a HOLDING TANK | |
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Category: Kayden Date Added: 02/06/2009 | |
| Description: The Kayden switch is used to detect the (high) level in a hydrogen toluene holding tank to prevent overflows. The Kayden switch is set to respond to the tank level and either energize or de-energize the relay contact(s) to control the feed or drain valve. The Kayden switch may also accomplish the same result via the 4-20mA analog output, or the 4-20mA output may be used in conjunction with the relay contact(s) to provide a back up alarm function. | |
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pdf/kayden/TolueneTankLevel.pdf | |
| Kayden - PULP & PAPER SKIMMER TANK | |
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Category: Kayden Date Added: 02/06/2009 | |
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Description: After the pulp is washed the materials in the tank separate into component layers inside the tank. The level switch is used to detect the levels of both the black liquor and the soap emulsion so that the latter may be safely removed. Problem: The combination of the process media and plant conditions cause instrument malfunctions and maintenance problems. For a level switch to perform well in this application it must resist failures caused by: | |
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pdf/kayden/Pump Protection.pdf | |
| Kayden - Pump Monitoring & Protection | |
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Category: Kayden Date Added: 02/06/2009 | |
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Description: Provide a rugged and reliable means for pump protection and monitoring.
• Shut down the pump (motor) when the (pump) inlet line is dry / empty
• Automatically re-start the pump when the flow of the process material is restored
• Provide an alarm when blockages occur in the pipeline.
• React to changes in the flow rate.
Problem: It is difficult to find one device that can be configured for a wide variety of flow conditions and will not require frequent maintenance. To perform well in this application the flow switch must resist failures caused by: • Corrosion and / or “sludging” • Vibration • Water contamination - feed water and cooling water often contains sediment and high mineral content • Electromagnetic interference from motors (etc). • Difficult and/or controlled access points limit monitoring and daily maintenance | |
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pdf/kayden/Pump Protection.pdf | |
| Kayden - Pump Monitoring & Protection, Remote Electronics | |
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Category: Kayden Date Added: 02/06/2009 | |
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Description: Provide a rugged and reliable means for pump protection and monitoring. • Shut down the pump (motor) when the (pump) inlet line is dry / empty. • Automatically re-start the pump when the flow of the process material is restored. • Provide an alarm when blockages occur in the pipeline. • React to changes in the flow rate. Problem: It is extremely difficult to find one device that can be configured for a wide variety of flow conditions and will not require frequent maintenance. To perform well in this application the flow switch must resist failures caused by: • Corrosion and / or “sludging” • Vibration • Water contamination - feed water and cooling water often contains sediment and high mineral content • Electromagnetic interference from motors (etc). • Difficult and/or controlled access points limit monitoring and daily maintenance | |
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pdf/kayden/Pump Protection - with remote electronics.pdf | |
| Kayden - PULP & PAPER DIGESTER TANK | |
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Category: Kayden Date Added: 02/06/2009 | |
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Description: Reliable and repeatable level control in the white liquor tank is critical in order to
avoid overflows and/or contamination of the process upstream or downstream. Solution: The Kayden CLASSIC 800 SERIES Thermal Dispersion Flow, Level, Interface, Temperature Switch is used to provide the critical control for level in the white liquor tank. The switch may be set to activate or deactivate the pump or feed valve using either of the independent relay contacts or the 4-20mA analog output. | |
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pdf/kayden/Pulp-PaperDigester.pdf | |
| Kayden - OIL / WATER SEPARATOR TANK | |
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Category: Kayden Date Added: 02/06/2009 | |
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Description: Oil is pumped from the well (or well storage) into the (“knock-out”) tank to separate the oil
from the water and debris (sand, etc.). The interface (level) switch controls the (water)
drain valve by energizing / de-energizing one of the internal relay contacts as the switch
reacts to the material difference of the oil / water. Challenges: In oil / water interface applications the level switch must: • Resist failures caused by corrosion and / or “sludging” damage to the sensor. • Not react slowly or intermittently due to coating of the sensor. • Easily be configured (programmed, adjusted) by the user to achieve the optimum balance between response time and sensitivity to prevent tank overflows, oil in the drain line and unwanted cycling of the drain valve. | |
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pdf/kayden/Oil - Water Separator Tank.pdf | |
| Kayden - Wiring and configuring the Classic 800 Series Flow | |
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Category: Kayden Date Added: 02/06/2009 | |
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Description: The term “Fail-safe” refers to a method of wiring and programming control instrumentation
commonly used in hazardous locations / applications such as a chemical plant, gas plant or
refinery. Problem: In a “Fail-safe” application the instrument is wired and configured to be “ON” (closed contacts, output(s) supplied by the instrument to the system) during normal system operations, but “OFF” ( contact(s) open or de-energized, output(s) discontinued) in the event of a power failure, cable break, self-test failure, or other loss of electrical power. | |
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pdf/kayden/ConfiguringClassicforfail-safe.pdf | |
| Acid Level Overflow Detection | |
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Category: Kayden Date Added: 02/06/2009 | |
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ACID LEVEL DETECTION Petro-Chemical Description: Reliable and repeatable level control is critical in order to prevent contamination ofthe process upstream or downstream. The acid must not be allowed to flow into theprocess except when required as a chemical additive. Problem: Prior to Kayden the customer tried a competitor’s thermal switch and a gap switch in this application. Kayden was chosen, and has succeeded where the otherinstruments failed: | |
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pdf/kayden/AcidLevel.pdf | |
| Signal Splitter | |
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Category: Signal Conditioning (Intrinsic Date Added: 10/12/2007 | |
| Need to send a signal to a PLC and DCS? | |
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http://www.process-solution.com/pdf/5104 splitter 2-wire transm.xls | |
| Lightning Protection Guide | |
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Category: Lightning and Surge Protection Date Added: 09/15/2007 | |
| Germany. For an area of 357,042 km2 this corresponds to an average flash density of 2.8 lightning discharges per square kilometre per year. The actual lightning density, however, depends to a large extent on geographic conditions. An initial overview can be obtained from the lightning density map contained in DIN V VDE V 0185-2. The higher the resolution of the lightning density map, the more accurate the information it provides about the actual lightning frequency in the area under consideration. | |
| Water Distribution - Automation Feeds the Tap | |
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Category: General Date Added: 08/31/2007 | |
| The community of Palmyra, near the Mississippi River in Northeastern Missouri, with a population of about 3,500 people, last underwent a major upgrade to its water treatment and supply facilities in the early 1970s. To address its needs for clean water at the time, the community added an elevated tank and a lime-softening water treatment plant. It already had an existing, elevated tank (on Dickerson Street) and a ground storage tank. | |
| motivRCS Control System | |
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Category: General Date Added: 08/31/2007 | |
| The motivRCS series of control systems provides a comprehensive solution for monitoring and controlling a wide range of reciprocating engine driven compressor packages. | |
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http://64.176.75.72/controlsystems/reciprocating/motivRCSBulletin.pdf | |
| motivTCS Gas Turbine Control Solution | |
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Category: General Date Added: 08/31/2007 | |
| Motiv Systems Inc. has been providing gas turbine control solutions using PLC-based systems since 1997. The motivTCS and motivTGS product lines were designed to incorporate over 100 years of combined gas turbine experience into a single PLC-based product that can be configured for any engine. Facilities with multiple types of engines find this feature especially appealing since the control system looks and “feels” the same for all units. | |
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http://64.176.75.72/controlsystems/turbine/PIB-021205A%20Info.pdf | |
| Kayden Flare & Waste Gas Flow Detection | |
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Category: General Date Added: 08/06/2007 | |
| Kayden flow transmitters are used in the feed lines to a Flare Header. Fast detection of gas release provides the operator an accurate method of determining the origin of the gas flow to the flare stack. Using Kayden allows for optimization of the steam addition and blower/ louver adjustment for smokeless flares. | |
http://www.process-solution.com/email/kayden_20061029.htm
http://www.kayden.com/thermal/classic/ | |
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