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Alpha Wire Adds CSA Tray Cable Rating

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Per the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC), this rating is required when installing cables into tray applications.

Compliance with new pipeline rule offers opportunity to implement best practices

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InTech, February 2012
By Russel Treat, EnerSys
Many pipeline operators will spend substantial time and effort reworking their control rooms and systems to comply with the new Pipeline Hazardous Materials Safety Administration’s Control Room Management rule by 1 August 2012. Done right, this could significantly improve their operations.

Endress+Hauser Introduces Installed Base Audit Program

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The Installed Base Audit simplifies measurement device maintenance, helps a plant conform to various regulations and safety requirements, and reduces its Total Cost of Ownership.

Honeywell acquires Fire Sentry Corporation

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Fire Sentry is a privately-held manufacturer of fire detection and control products for a broad range of industrial markets.

Wilbrecht Receives ATEX Certification for Snap Action Switch

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MP300 series switches are now in compliance with ATEX and are approved for zone 22 in potentially explosive dust atmospheres.

Pepperl+Fuchs introduces VAS-2A8L-KE4-8SE programmable safety controller

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The safety controller provides four redundant safe inputs and two independent safe electronic outputs.

Proactive maintenance reduces the risk of safety incidents

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PlantServices.com, February 2012
By Brian Anulies, GE Energy Industrial Solutions
Research shows that industrial facilities are 28% more likely to have a safety incident when maintenance work on a motor is reactive versus planned.

Wireless communications in safety systems

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Control Engineering Europe, February 2012
The motivating factors for installing wireless sensors are easy to see – simplicity of installation and operational flexibility. The main challenges for safe wireless communication are to guarantee a short response time and to immediately detect loss of contact with sensors.

PAS releases inBound operating limit software

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InBound displays physical constraints such as a vessel’s Maximum Allowable Working Pressure, design constraints such as relief valve settings, and safe operating limits.