Electricity + Control May 2018

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Sensors, switches + transducers 4 More to Selecting Sensor Technology than Meets the Eye Gerry Bryant, Countapulse Controls 8 Round UP Analytical instrumentation 10 The Heartbeat of a Plant’s Processes: Self-diagnostics and Predictive Maintenance Information provided by Endress+Hauser 12 Round UP Cyber security 16 Easy Way to Achieve the Optimum Control Panel Carolyn Meuschel, Siemens 18 Deception Technology Comes of Age Information provid- ed by Attivo Networks at Networks Unlimited 20 Maturity Self-assessment: Industry 4.0 Michael Grant, DataProphet 22 Harmonised PLC Use Through Single Interface Increases Plant Performance Dirk Mottmann, Umeå Energi 23 Round UP Drives, motors + switchgear 26 Preventative Maintenance Prolongs MCC Lifespan Pat McLaughlin, Boulting Technology 28 JBSS TUTORIAL 1: Get the Control you need with Custom Control Panels Johan Basson, JB Switchgear Solutions 29 Round UP Energy management + environmental engineering 34 Windfarm Layouts: Reduce CO 2 Emissions – Improve Energy Yield Klaus Vogstad, WindFarmDesign 36 Round UP Power Quality, standby + back-up 38 Halting Harmful Harmonics: Active and Passive Filtering Techniques for Harmonic Mitigation John Mitchell, CP Automation 40 Action Needed to Reduce Lightning Fatalities in South Africa Information provided by ELPA (Earthing Lightning Protection Association) 42 Round UP

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1 Comment 7 Cover Article 44 Light+Current 46 CESA News 47 Social Engineers 48 Events 48 Advertisers 48 Write @ the Back

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MAY 2018