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Eliminate Impulse Piping, Heat Trace & Purge Lines on DP Level Measurements

Site:
ProcessOnline

Vendor:
Emerson Process Management

Phone:
03 9721 0200

Extract:
Measuring level with differential pressure is a well understood and reliable method, although accurately measuring differential pressure on tall towers and tanks has always been challenging. For information on a possible solution to better enable operators to control tank level and pressure, download this paper.


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Alarm rationalisation

Site:
ProcessOnline

Vendor:
Emerson Process Management

Phone:
03 9721 0200

Extract:
Alarm rationalisation is a systematic process to evaluate potential or existing alarms, qualify which are legitimate, specify their design and capture rationales which can be used to guide operator response. This white paper describes the SILAlarm solution along with other tips for setting up and sustaining an effective alarm rationalisation process.


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Oxygen measurement on air separation plants

Site:
ProcessOnline

Vendor:
AMS Instrumentation & Calibration Pty Ltd

Phone:
03 9017 8225

Extract:
Industry consumes vast quantities of oxygen and nitrogen annually, all of which is obtained from the air around us. There are two main techniques used to separate these two primary gases from air. These processes are cryogenic separation and pressure swing adsorption (PSA).


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Are water operators as safe as they could be?

Site:
ProcessOnline

Vendor:
Hydro Innovations

Phone:
02 9647 2700

Extract:
Are water operators as safe as they could be? A recent survey conducted with operators and engineers questions this. During the September 2011 WIOA (Water Industry Operators Association) meeting and exhibition at Bendigo in Victoria, Hydro Innovations conducted a survey of operators and other water industry professionals as part of the official competition program. This paper summarises the findings of this survey and details explanations for them.


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Implementing OEE (overall equipment effectiveness) measures in the packaging hall

Site:
FoodProcessing

Vendor:
Matthews Intelligent Identification Pty Ltd

Phone:
03 9763 0533

Extract:
Overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) is a globally recognised best practice measure to systematically improve your processes for higher efficiencies and better productivity - ultimately leading to lower manufacturing costs and higher profitability. This application paper examines OEE metrics and how to capture them - download now!


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Machine vision inspection: benefits, applications and vendor selection tips

Site:
FoodProcessing

Vendor:
Matthews Intelligent Identification Pty Ltd

Phone:
03 9763 0533

Extract:
In recent times, the technology options for machine vision inspection systems have increased, the cost of these solutions has reduced and hence the adoption has dramatically increased. These solutions, if implemented wisely, can provide a competitive advantage for manufacturers as well as provide cost savings.


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Portable gas detection for safety in confined spaces

Site:
SafetySolutions

Vendor:
MSA Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
02 9688 0333

Extract:
In today’s working environment, confined spaces are ongoing areas of review. Nearly all workers can expect to come into contact with a gas detector during their working career but few have the opportunity to understand the basics. Are you safe?


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50+ FDA acronyms that matter most to your business

Site:
LabOnline

Vendor:
Vaisala

Phone:
0011 358 9 894 91

Extract:
If you work in the pharmaceutical, biotech or medical device industries, you know the importance of complying with Food and Drug Administration regulations. Read this paper to gain an understanding of the FDA acronyms that matter most to your business.


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8 steps to validating/mapping a chamber

Site:
LabOnline

Vendor:
Vaisala Pty Ltd

Phone:
03 9815 6700

Extract:
The eight steps outlined in this white paper will help users to meet cGMP for the thermal validation of environmental chambers and to comply with FDA requirements.


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Project 25 and radio dispatch consoles

Site:
RadioComms

Vendor:
Zetron Australasia

Phone:
07 3856 4888

Extract:
Project 25 (P25) is a user-driven standard in two-way radio, meaning that local and state public safety agencies and many federal agencies define its features. This white paper provides background and information relating to radio dispatch consoles for those who specify, procure and use these systems.


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Networking voice communication and control systems

Site:
RadioComms

Vendor:
Harris Software Systems Pty Ltd

Phone:
07 3253 2000

Extract:
Facing the challenge of networking voice communications and control systems in a mission-critical environment requires careful planning, product selection and implementation. This technical paper steps through a real-life case study which culminated in a hybrid voice communication and control system (VCCS) with a fully digital, totally non-blocking voice communication system with a distributed, parallel operating core that provides high-reliability, fault-tolerant voice communications.


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The reference guide to network management protocols

Site:
Voice+Data

Vendor:
SolarWinds Software Asia Pte Ltd

Phone:
0011 65 6593 7626

Extract:
Network management has been around since the very first network was connected. Any time multiple computers are plugged into each other, there comes the need to manage, monitor and analyse their communication. This guide explores today's modern solutions for finding meaning in otherwise impossible mounds of data.


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Preparing your network infrastructure for UC collaboration and video deployment

Site:
Voice+Data

Vendor:
Gen-i Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
02 9009 9880

Extract:
When migrating to unified communications (UC) technologies, it is important to review your existing network and security infrastructure. Many organisations try restricting their initial UC implementations to voice-over-IP capabilities but few have implemented business to business (B2B) collaboration. This white paper provides more information.


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Controlling data proliferation and reducing storage complexity with unified storage management

Site:
Voice+Data

Vendor:
Hitachi Data Systems

Phone:
02 9325 3300

Extract:
The amount of data downloaded is massively increasing, which means that IT departments must collect, secure and archive more content than ever before. The management, protection and mining of this data will replace basic device configuration and backup as the primary task for storage administrators.


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Key considerations in modernising your backup and deduplication solutions

Site:
Voice+Data

Vendor:
Symantec (Australia) Pty Ltd

Phone:
02 9086 8900

Extract:
There is a definite need for better data backup solutions in today's enterprise data centres. The question is whether to continue with software-only backup and deduplication solutions or to move to a purpose-built appliance with more capabilities. This white paper reviews trends in this area.


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Shedding light on backup and availability challenges in virtual environments

Site:
Voice+Data

Vendor:
Symantec (Australia) Pty Ltd

Phone:
02 9086 8900

Extract:
Server virtualisation is a game-changing trend in IT today and it's not hard to see why: driving down costs and increasing IT agility are powerful reasons for going virtual. But it creates some unique pressures inside the data centre - this white paper explains more.


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Allocating data center energy costs and carbon to IT users

Site:
Voice+Data

Vendor:
APC by Schneider Electric

Phone:
1800 652 725

Extract:
Are complicated software and instrumentation needed to measure and allocate energy costs and carbon to IT users? Or can we get by with simple, low cost methods for energy cost and carbon allocation? This paper provides an overview of energy cost and carbon allocation strategies.


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Top 5 things you need in a virtualisation management solution

Site:
Voice+Data

Vendor:
SolarWinds Software Asia Pte Ltd

Phone:
0011 65 6593 7626

Extract:
For any size data centre, having a proper management solution is critical for ensuring an orderly and problem-free environment. In this white paper we look at the top five areas you should look at when choosing a management solution for your virtual environment.


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Five tips to reduce risk from modern web threats

Site:
Voice+Data

Vendor:
Sophos Pty Ltd

Phone:
02 9409 9100

Extract:
Modern web threats can infect your network, subvert systems into botnets or steal sensitive data. To meet these challenges to your security, you need to put in place user education and awareness, preventive measures and a modern web security solution. Read this guide for tips.


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Legacy remote control tools: not built for today’s helpdesk

Site:
Voice+Data

Vendor:
LogMeIn Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
02 8093 9905

Extract:
This paper explores the challenges and hidden costs of supporting a remote workforce with legacy tools. In addition, it identifies best practices that decision-makers can use to choose enterprise helpdesk support tools that better meet the needs of remote employees, while helping to reduce costs.



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