An Open Process Automation Forum UpdateThe Integration of Process and Discrete AutomationDigital Twin Tipping PointWood Packaging Producer Gains ProductivityEmerson Releases Asset Monitoring Edge DeviceAre DataOps the Missing Link to Industry 4.0?Transforming OEMs into Living Businesses28101233181440DIGITAL MATURITY: A UNITED VIEW22automationworld.comDECEMBER 2019alliedelec.com1912_Cover.indd 111/25/19 3:03 PMLearn more about simple PID and other great features at:www.CLICKPLCs.comCan PID control really be that simple?Absolutely, and with CLICK it’s affordable toothe #1 value in automationOrder Today, Ships Today!* See our Web site for details and restrictions. © Copyright 2019 AutomationDirect, Cumming, GA USA. All rights reserved.1-800-633-0405PIDSIMPLEStreamlined PID for added e ciencyTo keep your programming time to a minimum, the CLICK’s PID control has been streamlined to include only the features that most users need. Also, as you set up the PID loop, the CLICK PLC will automatically reserve the addresses needed for the loop’s configuration and operation using intuitive nicknames so you don’t have to waste time allocating memory. Process control built with easeThe CLICK PLC family is one of the lowest cost, easy-to-use PLCs in the market today, and now we’ve added to it the mostuser-friendly PID process control. With the convenient PID interface and the easy-to-follow, color-coded steps, you can quickly setyour parameters and get your process under control in no time.And with the ability to configure up to 8 PID control loopsexecuting every 100ms, CLICK provides the most aff ordablePID available - starting at only $187.00 for a standalone Ethernet Analog PLC unit (PID available on Ethernet capable PLC units only). 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All rights reserved.1-800-633-0405Research, price, and buy at:www.automationdirect.com/sensorsProSense® Vortex VFS SeriesFlow Sensors (Starting at $199.00)Ideal for measuring flow of water-based liquidsusing a proven method that is independent of liquids’ pressure or temperature fluctuations.Optimized for water and deionozed waterflow monitoring. • Excellent for flow switch or continuous flowmeasurement • Volumetric flow rate and temperature measurement • TFT color display with pushbutton setup • Two selectable outputs for switch or frequency signalsProSense® Submersible Level Sensors(Starting at $324.00 )Provide continuous liquid level measurement by sensing the hydrostatic pressure produced by the height of liquid above the sensor. • Provides a 4-20 mA output signal that can be used with PLCs, panel meters, data loggers, and other equipment • Fail-free operation for applications with dirty, sticky or scaling liquidsProSense® VFL Series Vibration Fork Level Switches(Starting at $137.00 )Tuning fork technology detects reliable liquid point level for alarming and control applications. • Ideal for applications where conductivity, turbulence, buildup, air bubbles, foam, pressure, temperature,and viscosity changes aff ect other switches • Available in two process connection sizes, two insertion lengths, standard and high temp constructions, and with a 3-wire DC switch output or a 2-wire AC/DC switchFlowline® Re ective Technology™ EchoPod Ultrasonic Level Sensors(Starting at $405.00 )Reflective Technology™ uses verticalsurfaces to prevent most water dropletsfrom adhering to the sensor surface. • Maintains reliable levelmeasurements in applicationswith condensation • No moving parts and corrosionresistant materials • Units with LCD display available • Easy setup via WebCal software (free download)ProSense® FTS Series ThermalFlow Sensors (Starting at $235.00 Off er a very cost-eff ective solution to monitor water, glycol, or air flow. • No moving parts - advantage over mechanical versions • 4-digit display and easy pushbutton setup • Probe lengths of 100 mm or 200 mm • Two flow or temperature outputs serve as limit switches or for continuous flow rate / temperature monitoringProSense® Flow Switches, Flow Transmitters, and Flow Meters(Starting at $132.00 )Off er low cost liquid media monitoringsolutions and provide reliable flowdetection. • Mechatronic FlowSwitches and Transmitters • Magnetic-Inductive FlowMetersSPREAD_twoads_AW.indd 311/25/19 11:14 AM22 Digital Maturity: A United View "n "VtPmatiPn 8Prld sVrWey resVlts highlights the impPrtance PG cPrpPrate and plant Ť PPr alignment for digital transformation initiatives.28 Where Are They Now? An Open Process Automation Forum UpdateAs the group readies version 2.0 of its open process automation standard, there’s an overarching feeling of unity, but an underlying concern about what this architecture really means for manufacturers and industrial control suppliers in the future.33 Wood Packaging Producer Achieves Productivity Gains with Gigabit EthernetDenmark’s biggest wood packaging producer recently upgraded to a CC-Link IE communications network to achieve an estimated $330,700 USD in annual savings.december 2019 Volume 17 number 121912_TOC.indd 211/25/19 2:20 PMGet an overview of your process at a glance.Control your SCADA with a swipe.The Plant Floor in Your PocketSee the live demo now. Scan this QR code with your phone or visit demo.ia.io/automationFull Page Ad.indd 7311/25/19 10:48 AMENTERPRISE VIEWby Brian R. May and Bernd HirschleTransforming OEMs into Living BusinessesINDUSTRY VIEWbyEd O’Brien Extending Analytics to EAM and Operations UsersINTEGRATOR VIEWby Keerthi DuraikkannanDecentralizing Tribal Knowledge in Your TeamIP67-Rated Outdoor Edge AI SystemBrushless Motor with Integral DriveBuilding Blocks for Embedded Motion ControlAnd more...Emerson Releases Asset Monitoring Edge DeviceAveva Integrates EPC Software for CollaborationPartnership Connects Analytics and Shift ReportingSchneider Electric Releases New Line of Intelligent EnclosuresPACK EXPO is Proud to Give BACKAre DataOps the Missing Link to Industry 4.0?Is Software Eating Industry Yet?The SaaS-ification of PTCDIFFERENCE OF OPINIONThe Integration of Process and Discrete AutomationDavid Greenfield, Director of Content/Editor in ChiefBATCH OF IDEASDigital Twin Tipping PointStephanie Neil, Senior Editor1410618404436Automation World | PMMI Media Group401 N. 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In this tactical brief you’ll learn how companies are implementing basic automation to drive tomorrow’s solutions with the latest technologies in connected PLCs, remote monitoring, wearable communications, and virtual commissioning.ON-%E.AN% 8E#INA3 http://awgo.to/1021Collaborative Robotics: Safely Connecting Man and MachineToday’s manufacturers are solving labor, ergonomic, and efficiency challenges through collaborative robots, but exactly what is a collaborative robot and how can safety be ensured while they are operating right next to humans?Benefits and Challenges of CPnneDtiWitZ in %iHital TSanTGPSNatiPnMost manufacturers have been connecting their machines in some capacity for decades. With the evolution of digital transformation in manufacturing, it’s critical to consider the benefits, drawbacks, costs, and value for providing new or enhanced connectivity to these machines today. 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