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DECEMBER 09, 2011/SINGAPORE - Invensys Operations Management, a global provider of technology systems, software solutions and consulting services to the process and manufacturing industries, has added an endorsed Wonderware systems integrator to its Partner Ecosystem Program in the Asia Pacific region. Agatos, a Singapore-based integrator, was selected for its demonstrated commitment to superior solutions and service for Invensys customers, as well as for building a strong business practice around delivering solutions built on the company’s Wonderware® software solutions.

“Agatos has continued to invest heavily and advance their knowledge of Wonderware software technology, which has helped establish the company as a preferred ecosystem partner, both within Invensys Operations Management and many major accounts in the Asia Pacific region,” said Stanley Kiew, business alliance manager, Invensys Operations Management.

Exida, an accredited global certification company, has certified the Velan Torqseal™ triple-offset butterfly valve for functional integrity. The certification ensures that the valve meets the functional safety requirements for Safety Integrity Level (SIL) 3 capable per IEC 61508.

“A Failure Modes, Effects and Diagnostic Analysis (FMEDA) was performed on the Torqseal family of valves, which confirmed their suitability for use in safety applications,” said exida Evaluating Assessor Chris O’Brien. “We are impressed by the thoroughness and robustness of Velan’s development process, and they demonstrate a solid understanding of the issues necessary to achieve high levels of functional safety.”

High capacity, high performance and high availability: These are but a few buzzwords which describe Moxa's new range of industrial grade, modular, rack-mount switches.

The ICS-G7748, G7750 and G7752 are layer 2 "core" switches, meaning they are designed to handle the central backbone of large distributed automation networks, their modular design allows them to populate up to 48 x Gb and up to 4 x 10Gb Ethernet ports; media types include copper via RJ-45 and many different fibre types via SFP interfaces.

ICS-G7848, G7850 and G7852 are the layer 3 equivalents, which introduce the routing intelligence required to facilitate internetwork communication.

The ICS series offers far more than others in its class with advanced features to provide a truly rugged, highly reliable product. The ICS series has fan-less operation, even when fully populated with fibre; dual isolated power supplies, both hot-swappable and load-sharing; hot-swappable Ethernet modules, a comprehensive link layer redundancy protocol suite and a 0-60°C operating temperature range.

To further read about this product please click 'Amplicon introduces a complete edge-to-core networking solution'

Tyco International Ltd. (NYSE: TYC) announced today that the company has completed the acquisition of Visonic Ltd. (TASE: VSC.TA), a global developer and manufacturer of electronic security systems and components, for approximately $100 million in cash. The acquisition was first announced on September 15, 2011.

A leader in advanced wireless technology for the security industry, Visonic's portfolio includes wireless communications technologies that offer increased range and secure communications. These technologies are in use in more than 1 million wireless installations around the world.

"The addition of Visonic to the Tyco Security Products portfolio advances our strategy to provide our global customer base with broad-based, best-in-class security solutions," said Mark VanDover, President of Tyco Security Products. "The company's technological capabilities and strong presence in markets such as Europe enable us to further enhance the solutions and reach of our intrusion security portfolio."

The Visonic business, which has annualized revenues of more $75 million, will be integrated into Tyco's Security Products unit, a leading global provider of access control, video and intrusion solutions.

Case Study by Emerson Process Management– The state-owned Tüpraş refinery in Izmir, Turkey, has placed an order with Emerson Process Management for a tank gauging system that includes 85 wireless TankRadar Rex radar level gauges. The order follows Tüpraş Izmir’s extensive testing of 21 additional devices in the same application. The gauging system will provide accurate, reliable level measurements on some of refinery’s most critical oil-movement tanks.

The Izmir facility has a refining capacity of 11 million tons/year and storage capacity of 1.9 million cubic meters in 164 tanks -- including 44 lube-oil storage tanks that were already being monitored using wired TankRadar Rex level gauges from Emerson. On other tanks, however, the existing non-Emerson gauging system sometimes had communication problems and gave incorrect readings because of damage to cables during excavations in the field. In addition, support personnel were not always available when needed.

To further read about this case study please click 'Turkish refinery improves reliability with Emerson’s Smart Wireless technology'

(Case Study by Yokogawa): PetroChina Company Limited is China’s largest oil and gas producer and distributor, and plays a dominant role in the country’s oil and gas industry. Dushanzi Petrochemicals, a primary subsidiary of PetroChina, operates China’s largest refinery and petrochemical complex. Operational since 2009, it can process 10 million tons of crude oil and produce 1.2 million tons of ethylene per year as well as a range of fuels and other refinery products. In 2007, Yokoshin Software Engineering (WuXi) Co., Ltd., a Yokogawa subsidiary, successfully installed the distributed control systems (DCS) for this megasize complex.

To further read about this Case Study please click 'PetroChina Dushanzi Petrochemicals Polyethylene Plant System Migration'

A new brochure from Emerson Process Management is availablenow  detailing the Net Safety range of flame detectors, fixed toxic and combustable gas detectors, and specialized safety and security products.

Net Safety flame & gas detectors now available from Emerson

Amplicon has announced the introduction of a new division, Engineering Services. This new venture, as well as creating new employment opportunities, is to provide the market place with a trusted partner who can be viewed as an extension of the customers own team creating value that can be delivered straight to the bottom line.

Whilst Amplicon is already renowned for supplying high quality complex systems, the new Amplicon Engineering Services division combines the best engineering practice over a range of disciplines such as mechanical, electrical and electronic engineering as well as a custom integration and build facility.; bringing together and capitalising on all of the skill sets that have become the hallmark of Amplicon over the past years.

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