Monthly Members Meeting - January 26, 2006

Control Software – What is Reality?

 

This presentation is focused on the software used to program today’s plant floor controllers. These controllers include PLCs, PACs, DCS, and safety controllers.

 

It covers the history and development of today’s standard based software showing how the current designs evolved from different beginnings. The various languages available to program plant floor controllers will also be discussed.

 

During the presentation you will be exposed to a current, state of the art, software application to demonstrate what you can expect from a modern programming package.

 

A glimpse at future developments concludes the presentation.  

      

Speaker Bio

 

Donald E. Mahony P.Eng - Business Development Manager – Automation Solutions

Don Mahony is a Business Development Manager for Schneider Electric Inc. specializing in industrial control automation solutions. He has been with the Schneider Electric group of companies for over 36 years holding various sales and marketing positions during this time. His current responsibilities include the sales and marketing of Schneider’s automation products to Ontario’s industrial sector. These responsibilities include: product seminars and demonstrations, sales team support, and product training to sales and channel personnel. Don has presented various papers and presentations within the field of industrial control to such groups as ISA, IEE, IEEE, SME, and various educational institutes.   

 

Prior to assuming his current responsibilities Don was the Country Marketing Manager for Automation Products responsible for managing Schneider’s complete line of programmable controllers, human-machine interfaces, and communication products.

 

 

Don received a Bachelor of Applied Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering from University of Toronto in 1969 and is a registered Professional Engineer with the Professional Engineers of Ontario. He is also a member of the Toronto ISA chapter, and is the current chairman of the Industrial Controls Section of EEMAC.

Location: LeBiftheque Steakhouse in Etobicoke

Dinner: 5:30 - 6:30 PM

Cost: $10 members and $20 non-members

Presentation: 7 PM (no charge for attending presentation only)

RSVP to : office@isatoronto.org