ChatGPT, PROFIBUS, and SNAPSpecial post from our colleague James Powell, P.Eng. of JCOM Automation There has been a lot of talk about ChatGPT. My colleague Cambel Lai has been playing with it and it is certainly impressive technology. However, as others have noted, it should be used cautiously. This is especially true when applied to….
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Mar
Mar
In the third interactive episode of “Automation Explained”, Procentec takes a closer look at optimizing operational efficiency using alarm customization. The ever-increasing adoption of IIoT solutions is setting new standards for custom automation among end users and their engineering service providers. A great development is the customization of alarms for permanent monitoring. Procentec’s aim is….
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Mar
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In each phase of your Industrial Network, there are costly mistakes. Invest 30-minutes in each phase and avoid the common mistakes. Episode 2 drops March 22. March 22, Episode 2.1- Design & ConfigurationMarch 23, Episode 2.2 – Installation & CommissioningMarch 24, Episode 2.3 – MaintenanceAll sessions start at 9:00am MT // 11:00am ET What to….
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Feb
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Procentec is launching a fresh new concept, called Automation Explained; a series of awesome LIVE broadcasts in which Procentec experts teach you all the ins and outs of a particular automation topic. Did you know it only takes 30 minutes to learn how to prevent future failures? In this first episode Procentec will introduce the….
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Dec
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Approximately two weeks ago a flaw in the Java Apache Library Log4J was uncovered. This is the most popular used login service today. The flaw could lead to unauthorized remote code execution and a total sever takeover. This makes networks an easy target for security attacks. Procentec provided assurance on Linkedin, there is no impact….
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Dec
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One great advantage of PROFINET is that it offers a variety of network topologies. Did you know that ring topologies are becoming more common as they establish redundancy and increase the reliability of your network? Yet to ensure proper ring topology, there are important factors to consider. This free Procentec webinar starts by covering the….
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Nov
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At SPS (Nov 23-25) Procentec is launching fresh solutions designed to make your job easier and your network more robust. We’ve had a preview. We know there are solutions that will love! Shop Procentec products and solutions. Attend the Procentec’s Virtual Product Launch from the comfort of your own office, and:– discover practical solutions to….
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Nov
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When facing unexpected downtime, a technician’s experience is essential in accessing the right information, performing a network analysis, and determining the best repair path. When it comes to fault-finding, analyzing a network can take a technician several days with no diagnostic solution, multiple hours with a mobile diagnostic tool, and up to 45 minutes with….
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Nov
Nov
When conventional systems like 4-20mA and HART in process automation needed upgrades, do you know what came next? It was PROFIBUS PA. Even with the growing adoption of industrial ethernet in the market, we still see many plants (including new plants) relying on PROFIBUS PA. Outline: In this 45-minute webinar, Procentec’s Support Engineer will further….
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Oct
Prevent a shortage or delay in receiving essential network components. Are you one of the increasing number of companies impacted by the global chip shortage? Goldman Sachs recently published an analysis showing the chip shortages is impacting over 160 industries. You are not alone, and there doesn’t appear to be a quick fix for this….