"Software for Automation" Explains OPC from a User Perspective
Research Triangle Park, NC (22 March 2005) - ISA-the Instrumentation, Systems, and Automation Society announces publication of a new book, Software for Automation, by industry expert Jonas Berge.
Written for automation people, rather than IT professionals or programmers, this implementation-oriented book provides a clear and concise presentation of how to fully apply software in automation, primarily leveraging OPC. It provides "how-to" information for all phases of the system lifecycle from configuration, system integration, and engineering, to administration and troubleshooting. Software for Automation explains the application of key software technologies making this possible - in automation terms: DDE, ActiveX, VBA, SQL, ODBC, OLE_DB, OLE, COM/DCOM, XML, .NET, and all forms of OPC.
The text also addresses concerns and solutions for safety, availability, 21CFR11, and cyber security. One chapter helps engineers justify benefits of software connectivity to management in business terms. The book gives a broad-level understanding of the software technologies themselves, but the focus and examples are on automation applications and how to build an open framework for software applications such as advanced control and optimization, batch, as well as other categories of software that plants need to stay competitive. Device integration including fieldbus and Ethernet are covered. The new information architecture and how to build a platform to enable e-business and Internet integration is also explained. The book also touches on industrially hardened computer hardware. This book is a must-have for system integrators and automation engineers whether you are integrating a system from components, digitally integrating subsystems, or if you want an older system to coexist with a new. Even IT engineers can benefit learning about the unique requirements of the automation environment. The book has 339 pages, 175 illustrations, and over fifty review questions. It is ideal for training courses and for self-paced study and will remain a handy reference.
More information about this resource can be found online at www.isa.org/autosoftware.
NOTE to editors: High-resolution photos of the book cover and complementary copies are available by contacting ISA directly.
About ISA
Founded in 1945, ISA (www.isa.org) is a leading, global, nonprofit organization that is setting the standard for automation by helping over 30,000 worldwide members and other professionals solve difficult technical problems, while enhancing their leadership and personal career capabilities. Based in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, ISA develops standards; certifies industry professionals; provides education and training; publishes books and technical articles; and hosts the largest conference and exhibition for automation professionals in the Western Hemisphere. ISA is the founding sponsor of The Automation Federation (www.automationfederation.org).
About WBF
WBF provides an open forum for the exchange of information related to the management, operation, and automation of manufacturing processes. Created in 1994, members of the non-profit, professional organization include end-users, vendors, consultants and academics. WBF provides organization, management, and structure to facilitate networking among its members and sharing of knowledge and information related to manufacturing processes. WBF documents best practices and guidelines for implementation of standards that apply to batch control and the exchange of batch data, as well as conducting technical conferences and technical training programs. WBF is a founding charter member of The Automation Federation (www.automationfederation.org). More information about WBF is available at www.wbf.org.
About OMAC
OMAC–The Open Modular Architecture Controls Users’ Group (www.omac.org) is an affiliate organization of ISA- The Instrumentation, Systems and Automation Society- and works to collectively derive common solutions for both technical and non-technical issues in the development, implementation, and commercialization of open, modular architecture control (OMAC) technologies, and to facilitate the accelerated development and convergence of industry and government developed OMAC technology guidelines to one set that satisfies common use requirements. OMAC has about 500 member representatives from end-user companies, OEM's, and technology providers and integrator companies. OMAC currently operates three Work Groups: Packaging Machinery, Manufacturing Infrastructure, and Machine Tool. OMAC is a founding charter member of The Automation Federation (www.automationfederation.org).
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