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Issue No. 6, Summer 2010 ISA Newsletters, Southern District 11 1
Regional Events & Training
Summer 2010
www.isa.org/~oranc
Shawn Gillespie of Phoenix Contact presented an informativemini-seminar on basic commercial and industrial Ethernet with its featuresand benefits as the backbone for automation platforms. The meeting washeld on July 14th at Fluor Irvine. A meeting notice was mailed in advance.
“Ethernet has finally arrived on the industrial automation landscape,”writes Shawn. “New protocols, like Ethernet IP, Modbus TCP, and Profinetare gaining significant market share in applications that have traditionallyrelied on serial bus communications. This trend will continue as moreEthernet installations appear on the factory floor with innovativecomponents designed specifically for the industrial environment. Still,there exists a lot of confusion over how Ethernet bridged the gap from
commercial and residential applications to becoming a proven industrial technology.” Shawn Gillespie is Western RegionAutomation Sales Engineer for PhoenixContact and has been with PhoenixContact since February 2009. He has over10 years of technical and sales experiencespecific to the industrial Automationindustry.
Industrial Ethernet discussedInside This Issue…
The Town and Country Resort and Convention Center on Hotel Circle is the location of the ISASan Diego’s I/C Expo 2010. Be sure and put Thursday, August 19, 2010, on your calendar. This year’sevent will have several training classes and workshops, facility tours and a Carreer Fair. The lateststate-of-the-art process instrumentation, control and automation equipment used in modern powerplants, water & wastewater plants, biotechnology, oil & gas facilities, aerospace and other processindustries will be demononstrated and on display. Training topics planned included the developingfields of geothermal, solar and green energy. Pre-register online at www.ICEXPO10.com.
ISA San Diego Section
San Diego Instrumentation &Controls Expo - August 19
2 - President’s Message
3 - Golf TournamentScholarships
4 - Perimeter SecurityEmbedded Software
6 - Golf, tabletop participantsSupport Scholarship
8 - Section Meetings
9 - Regional EventsISA TrainingPE Review CourseLocal CAP Review Course
11 - Standards and PracticesLong Beach State RoboticsCCST TrainingHands-On Training
13 - Looking BackObituaries
14 - Job Shop
15 - ISA Unemployed Benefitsand Job Aides
At right, Shawn Gillespie of PhoenixContact receives a certificate ofappreciation from Past PresidentSebastian Zielonka at the ISA OrangeCounty Section meeting on July 14, 2010at Fluor. Photo courtesy of John Querido.
“Don’t be afraid to give your bestto what seemingly are small jobs.Every time you conquer one itmakes you that much stronger. Ifyou do the little jobs well, the bigones will tend to take care ofthemselves.”
Aug 19: I&C Expo, San Diegowww.icexpo10.com
Sept 17: Golf Tournament, LA
Oct 26: Automation OC Expo& Oktoberfest
~ Dale Carnegie
No Meeting for August The next meeting of the ISA OrangeCounty Section will be in September.Check the website at www.isa.org/~oranc.
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The monthly ISA Section Newsletters and annual Regional Membership Directory and Buyers’ Guide are mailed to all ISA section members in Southern California and SouthernNevada and to ISA student affiliates at Cal Poly Pomona, Long Beach State University and Bakersfield College. Newsletters include the Southern San Joaquin Valley Alarm, LosAngeles Annunciator, Orange County Chart, San Diego Signal and Las Vegas Experience. Changes of address can only be processed by ISA by at (919) 549-8411 or www.isa.org.For editorial submissions and feedback, please contact the newsletter editor. Advertising rates, circulation information and style guide is posted at www.TechPubs.net. Billing andpublishing correspondence may be addressed to TechPubs Communications, PO Box 1605, Costa Mesa, California 92628. Submissions are copyright by the authors with all rightsreserved. Copyright (C) 2010 TechPubs Communications. All Rights Reserved.
Orange County SectionOfficers 2010-2011www.isa.org/~oranc/
President’s messageBy Jesus Moncayo, Section President○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
President - Jesus MoncayoSouth Coast Systems, Inc.(714) [email protected]
President-Elect - Fred McEachenFluor Corp.(949) [email protected]
Secretary - Ed NaranjoGeneral Monitors(949) [email protected]
Treasurer - Rafael AgrazsanchezFluor Corp.(949) [email protected]
Past President,Alternate Delegate -Sebastian ZielonkaFluor Corp.(949) [email protected]
Delegate - Romel BhullarFluor Corp.(949) [email protected]
Education Chair - Hiten DalalKinder Morgan(714) [email protected]
Honors & Awards,Student Section Liaison -Craig LanternierFluor Corp.(949) [email protected]
Marketing Chair - Bis MitraFluor Corp.(949) [email protected]
Membership Chair - Mike ParvaziFluor Corp.(951) [email protected]
Newsletter Editor - John PrinceAPG Analyzer Systems(714) [email protected]
Nominations Chair - Raj AdaniEmerson Process Management(800) [email protected]
Program Chair - Manny MartinezFluor Corp.(949) [email protected]
Publications ChairSergei SeleznevCaltrol, Inc.(702) [email protected]
Student Liaison, Cal State Long BeachWalter MartinezCal State Long Beach(562) [email protected]
Webmaster, Student Section LiaisonBob HarrisonConex Systems(714) [email protected]
Division Vice President -Brad RupertCaltrol(925) [email protected]
District Vice President ElectGary Campbell, CCST III(623) [email protected]
A new term for ourSection has started on July 1st,2010 and our Section’s future ispromising and challenging. Thenew Board of Directors has hadthe Annual Planning Meetingon June 5th and we arecommitted to continuesupporting our members byproviding quality technical
presentations, educational seminars, supportinglocal student sections (CSULB, CSUF, OCC),offering career assistance to un-employed memberswho are looking for job opportunities, free of chargejob advertisement on The Chart monthly news letterfor un-employed members; all these benefits plusthe benefits that your ISA membership offers.
The outgoing board members deserve ourrecognition and appreciation for organizing
excellent activities such as the Automation OC andputting together high quality monthly technicalpresentations. Especially I would like to mentionSebastian Zielonka, our past Section President, forpromoting support to local student sections.
Our Section is fortunate to count with theexperience and advise of past Section Presidents(John Querido, Don Zee, Robert Harrison, CraigLanternier, Bis Mitra, Raj Adani, SebastianZielonka, Christine Dorgan), Technical AutomationExpert (Romel Bhullar), young and dynamic newleaders (Fred McEachen, Rafael Agrazsanchez,Manny Martinez, Ed Naranjo, Sergei Seleznev, JohnPrince, Mike Parvizi, Hiten Dalal) and studentadvisors (Walter Martinez and Robert Castaño)
I am honored to serve our Orange CountySection as the new President. I hold a BS degree inElectronics and Communications and MS degree inControl Engineering. I work for South CoastSystems, Inc., an Engineering and SystemsIntegration firm. My goal as President is to continueserving our members with high quality programs,promote our profession to younger generations, andencourage new professionals to participate in ISAcertification programs.
This is your Section and we are here to serveyou. Please feel free to contact me with any ideas,comments and / or suggestions that can helpimprove our Section.
I am looking forward to meet you all at ournext meeting in Sepember at the Fluor facility inIrvine.
Jesus MoncayoPresidentISA Orange County Section(714) [email protected]
Issue No. 6, Summer 2010 ISA Newsletters, Southern District 11 3
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ISA Los Angeles Section
Second annual golftournament planned
The Los Angeles Chapter of ISA is hosting its SecondAnnual Golf Outing and Networking Event. The purpose ofthis event is to raise money for the ISALA Scholarship Fund.This will be a great and exciting event that fosters teambuilding and facilitates effective networking.
Once again, the event will be held at Diamond Bar GolfCourse, 22751 E. Golden Springs Drive in Diamond Bar,California. Mark the date on your calendar — Friday,September 17, 2010.
Registration begins at 8:30am for the 10am tee time.Lunch will be served at 2:30pm. The $90 entry fee includesgreen fees, golf cart, luncheon and prizes. For those whowould like to attend the luncheon only, the cost is $30.
Last day to register is September 10, 2010.
We are also looking for Sponsors to offset the cost of theouting. Various sponsorships are available. Your support andparticipation is needed in order to make this the best outingpossible.
For more information please contact Kandace Peterson at(323) 855-7805 or by email at [email protected]. Please seethe ISA Los Angeles Section website for the latestinformation at www.isala.org.
ISA Student Scholarships
ISA student members toreceive scholarships
The ISA Los Angeles Section ScholarshipCommittee has selected three applicants toreceive the scholarships this year. Scholarshipreviews were scheduled to begin June 15, 2009,with the awards presented in September.
Three applications this year were receivedfrom students at Cal State Long Beach and CalState Fullerton, all of whom will be receivingscholarships. Deadline for submittingapplications was June 8, 2010, and wasannounced in the ISA newsletters and ISA LosAngeles Section website, www.isala.org.
The 2009 scholarship was awarded to DaiNguyen, ISALA Student Member and AppliedMath Major at California State UniversityFullerton by Scholarship Chair KandacePeterson.
About the Scholarships. Preference forscholarship awards is given to students who areenrolled in a degree program in instrumentation, systems, and automation orother closely related fields. Applicants must be an “active-status” ISAmember or a relative of an ISA member. Applicants are eligible to apply andwin in multiple years if the applicant meets ISA’s requirements for reportingback to ISA on the use of previously granted awards and if the applicationdemonstrates additional potential contribution to the field beyond that forwhich any previous awards were based.
Last year, Dai Nguyen,ISALA Student Memberand Applied Math Major atCalifornia State UniversityFullerton is presented with aCertificate and $500Scholarship by ScholarshipChair Kandace Peterson.
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ISA Orange County Section
Outgoing ISA Orange County Section President SebastianZielonka presents a Certificate of Appreciation to TomWallace of Southwest Microwave, after Tom gave the seminar,“Perimeter Security Strategies for Protecting Vital Resources.”The seminar, held on June 9, 2010, at Fluor’s Irvine office,gave an overview of critical issues relating to the successfulapplication of outdoor perimeter intrusion detectiontechnologies for the protection of vital resources. The monthlyraffle this month went to one of the two new membersrecruited by Bis Mitra and who joined at the meeting.
Perimeter Security Strategies for Protecting Vital Resources
A Warped View of Embedded SoftwareJohn Wisniewski of Winc Research presented “AWarped View of Embedded Software” to the ISALos Angeles Section on Tuesday, May 18, 2010 atthe Energy Resource Center in Downey. John’spresentation centeredon the legal, social,scientific and mythicperceptions of breathalcohol testers, as Johnhas been an expertcourt witness forseveral court cases
involving the software embedded in breath testers used in manystates to provide evidence used to prosecute DUI offenders. He alsodiscussed the technology behind common alcohol breathalyzers andother types of instrumentation using embedded software, whoseflaws often go undetected until a catastrophe occurs.
ISA Los Angeles County Section
Issue No. 6, Summer 2010 ISA Newsletters, Southern District 11 5
Ambient Analyzers: NO/NO2/NOx, SO2, CO, CO2,
O2, O3, NH3, TRS, H2S, NOy, N2O (for ambient
monitoring, research, regulatory agency use)
Source-Level Analyzers: NO/NO2/NOx, SO2, CO,
CO2, O2, TRS (for CEMS and process
applications)
Dynamic Calibration Units and Zero-Air Systems
Teledyne-API products are represented by:
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Flow Meters
Displays Controllers Gauges Transmitters Filters
Distributors of Pressure and Flow Controls:
Pressure regulators, pressure indicators, flowmeters, filters, separators, thermometers, and switches
13413 Benson Ave., Chino CA 91710
TEL: (909) 590-0408 FAX: (909)590-4146 www.precinstr.com
ISA Central California Section
by Fernando Ceja, Exhibit ChairISA Southern San Joaquin Valley Section
We would like to thank all of the following companies for the participation on the SSJV 2010 EXPO and/or Golf tournament fund raiser.These events would not have been possible without your help. The funds will be used to sponsor scholarships and grants in addition to sponsorthe local ISA SSJV student section. You are truly making a difference in people’s lives.
Advanced Comb’n & Process ControlsBeldenBlair-Martin Co., Inc./Basin ValveCaltrolCemtek EnvironmentalCentral California InstrumentsCESDCCK EngineeringD & D EngineeringDon Wolf and AssociatesEmersonEnvironmental Alliance GroupESIFLW
Golf, tabletop participants provide funds forsupport scholarships
GEXPROGraybar ElectricIndustrial Automation GroupFleximJPR SystemsKern ElectricKimray ValvesMRC TechnologiesPatten SystemsPLC’s PlusPonton IndustriesPR ElectronicsProcess Instruments & ControlsProcesses Unlimited
ProSoft Technology, Inc.ProUsysQuantum AutomationRamsgateRM ControlsRockwell AutomationRotork ControlsSage DesignsSC CommunicationsSIEMENS IndustryValin CorpValley InstrumentsWESCOYokogawa
Issue No. 6, Summer 2010 ISA Newsletters, Southern District 11 7
G Instruments - (858) 231-5156, Fax (858) 876-1963www.Ginstruments.com - [email protected]
GFC300 can be ordered as a single, two independent or a dual flow computer. It canvery accurately measure volume, compensated volume and mass of liquids and gases.Or volume and mass of steam, saturated or superheated, in a very large ranges ofpressures and temperatures. GFC300 calculates density and compressibility factors witha very high accuracy.
Each channel has one flow input that accepts pulses with 24VDC / 20 mA power forthe pulse sensor and 4-20 mA loop power flow signal.
30 points linearization for each pulse input can significantly improve the flow metersperformances. Flow meter calibration tables can be entered there.
Each channel has one 4-20 mA loop power input for temperature or density and onefor pressure with a typical error of 0.01% full scale for each.
The isolated analog output of each channel can be ordered as 4-20 mA loop power,0-5V or 0-10V. It can be programmed to represent rate, rate A+B, pressure ortemperature.
The isolated pulse output of each channel is sinking open drain 100V / 100 mA andcan represent total, total A–B or total A+B, producing pulses of frequencies up to 10kHz.
Each channel has also one relay for 250VAC / 5 A with programmable hysteresis forrate, rate A+B, pressure or temperature
Both flow rates are seven digit, totals are eight digit. There are separate units for flowrate and total for each channel. Many volume and mass units are listed in specialmenus. Flow rate and total for each channel have independent programmable decimalplaces. GFC300 has many preset liquids, gases and temperature transmitters whichsimplifies its programming.
Power can be ordered as 85-250 VAC, or 12VDC or 24 VDC, all with high isolation,surge, reverse polarity, under-voltage, over-current and short circuit protection. GFC300has a bright transmissive color graphic display with a white back-light and easy to usescroll drop list menus. Fully compliant, programmable RS485, 1/8 load, MODBUS RTUfor baud rates up to 115 200 makes GFC300 highly network-able. Multilevel menus, thefirst of which can be locked make programming easy, simple and protected.
Size is DIN 72 x144 mm panel mount, weight is 0.45 kg (1.0 lb).All software options can be enabled on the field with passwords.
GFC300 - DUAL CHANNELFLOW COMPUTER
FOR LIQUIDS,GASES AND STEAM
Michell Instruments is offering its new MDM 300 high-speeddew-point portable hygrometer for fast and accurate moisture contentmeasurements in the field. Dew points to -95°F can be reached inless than 10 minutes with an accuracy of better than ±1.8°F, utilizingMichell’s well-proven ceramic sensor technology. By avoiding theuse of desiccant, continuous high speed operation of 6 measurementsper hour is possible. Operating range is -148°F to +68°F.
Housed within a rugged steel fiber-loaded polyamide case withNEMA 4 protection and weighing less than 3 lbs, the MDM300features logging capabilities with Bluetooth wireless download ofdata. The rechargeable NiMH battery provides more than 48 hourscontinuous operation, with a rapid 20 minute recharge to furtherenhance the efficiency of use.
The MDM300 standard instrument is completely self-containedincluding a fixed orifice sample system for low pressures. Higherpressures up to 5000psi can be accommodated with a range ofconfigurable external sampling systems and remote transmittersideal for use in many demanding processes.
Affordable and very cost effectiveFor further information, please contact Michell Instruments
Southern California Representative, WestMark Sales, Inc., at (310)474-8211 or [email protected]. Website:www.westmarksales.com.
New high-speed portable dew-point hygrometer
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Honeywell Analytics, Inc.
Analyzers and Instruments: Combustion/ Emissions Analyzers Toxic Gas, IAQ, LEL, CWA & TIC
Monitors Gamma & Neutron Radiation
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Local section meetingsFor more details about any of the section meetings, please contact the section president, website or read each section’s completenewsletter online at www.instrument-news.com.
San Diego Section Thurs, Aug 19 Mike Wallace, (858) 522-6866, [email protected]
Instrumentation and Controls 2010 Expo and Training has moved to alarger facility this year at the Town & Country Resort & ConventionCenter, 500 Hotel Circle North, San Diego. Attendees will receivefree admission to the exhibit hall and all classes by pre-registering atwww.icexpo10.com. For information about the training classes, tourof Sea World, exhibiting, sponsoring or presenting a training class,please visit the website, www.ICExpo10.com. Exhibitors contact JohnPrince at (714) 478-8816. Section websites: www.isasd.com.
Sea World Controls Tour. Those who attend the Expo and makeadvance reservations will board the bus will leave from and return tothe Expo. The tour is open at no cost to ISA members, howeveradvance reservations are required to reserve a seat. To register for theExpo or tour, please visit www.ICExpo10.com. To join ISA, visit theSection website: www.isasd.com.
Los Angeles Section Fri, Sept 17 Bill Campbell, (562)533-0188, [email protected]
Second Annual ISALA Golf Tournament. Diamond Bar Golf Course.For more information or to sign up, contact Kandace Peterson at(323)855-7805, [email protected] Section website: www.isala.org.
Orange County Section No August Meeting Jesus Moncayo, (714) 834-0232, [email protected]
Please check the website for the latest section information. Sectionwebsite: www.isa.org/~oranc.
Las Vegas Section No August Meeting Vince Brashear, (702) 796-6900, [email protected]
Please check the website for the latest section information. Website:www.isalv.org.
Central California Section No August Meeting Fernando Ceja, (661) 330-7956, [email protected]
Please check the website for the latest section information.Website: www.isa.org/~ssjv
Bakersfield College Student Section No Information Sean Caras, (661) 395-4393, [email protected]
Please contact advisor Sean Caras for the latest section information.
Cal State Long Beach Student Committee No Information Walter Martinez, (562) 577-3605, [email protected]
The Long Beach State Robotics Team is completing the roboticstournament at Cal State Fullerton. Financial support for the StudentCommittee is from ISA Orange County and Los Angeles sections.Website: www.isacsulb.org.
Cal Poly Pomona Student Section No Information Eric Nunnally, (562) 760-5279, [email protected]
Please check the website for the latest section information.Website: www.isacalpoly.org.
Protect your workers! Let us help you meetNFPA 70E Standards for Electrical Safety.
Issue No. 6, Summer 2010 ISA Newsletters, Southern District 11 9
Regional events & trainingDates subject to change. Always contact the sponsoring party beforemaking your final plans to attend. To include an ISA or non-ISAevent, please contact the editor.
Aug 23, 2010Engineer-In-TrainingExam Application Deadlinewww.pels.ca.gov
Sept 7-10, 2010Mass Spec 2010 BioTechMarina del Rey, www.casss.org
Sept 11, 2010ISALA Control SystemEngineering PE LicenseReview Course (6 weeks)Fountain Valley, www.isa.org
Sept 17, 2010ISA Los Angeles GolfTournament, Diamond Barwww.isala.org
Sept 21, 2010ISA Los Angeles SectionScholarship Award Ceremony
Oct 2-5, 2010ISA Fall Leaders Meeting,Honors & Award Ceremony,Council of Delegates(Note: No Expo This Year)Houston, www.isa.org
Oct 4-7, 2010ISA Automation WeekConference, Houston,Note: Restricted admission toexhibits. Contact ISA for info.
Oct 6-8, 2010Green Business Conf, UCLA,www.opportunitygreen.com
Tuesday, Oct 26, 2010ISA Orange County SectionAutomation OC Expo &
Oktoberfest
Old World Village,Huntington Beach,
www.AutomationOC.com
CSE PE review coursescheduled for summer
ISA Los Angeles is holding the annual 6-week Control SystemEngineering PE License Exam Review Course beginning Saturday,Sept.11, 2010. For more info & to sign up visit www.isala.org.
Events, Continued on page 11
The next ISA Certified Automation Professional® reviewcourse will be online, held Monday, June 7-July 30, 2010. The nextlive classroom course is scheduled for October 2010 in Houston.Cost of the 9-week ISA review course is $1,310 ($1,410 for non-members). Links to all ISA training courses are posted atwww.isa.org/training. Details about CAP at tinyurl.com/CAP-class.
Also, at the requests of several local members, ISA Los AngelesSection is considering offering a low cost local CAP® review course.The course would consist of 4-hour sessions held on weekdays,nights or Saturdays. The course fee would likely be in the $200-500range for ISA members. If interested in taking or teaching a sessionplease contact Jon Clements at [email protected].
Thursday, August 19, 2010ISA San Diego Section
Instrumentation & ControlsEXPO 2010
Town Country Resort &Convention Centerwww.icexpo10.com
Oct. 28, 2010WirelessHART SeminarBakersfield, www.isa.org/~ssjv
Oct 29, 2010 (Friday)Calif PE License Exampels.ca.gov
Oct 30, 2010 (Saturday)California Engineer-in-TrainingExam, www.pels.ca.gov
ISA & local CAP® examreview courses planned
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Moisture Measurement & Calibration Solutions
Transmitters: Extensive range of fast response, high accuracy (1.8ºF) Dew Point transmitters with 4-20mA output, operating range from -148 to +68ºF or -100 to +20ºC, and working pressures from vacuum to 6500 psig. FM, CSA and ATEX certified Unique exchange program available to provide zero downtime.
On-Line Hygrometers: Cost effective hygrometer with digital display, analog and digital outputs and dual alarms offering excellent reliability. NEMA 4X transmitter and NEMA 12 monitor. Dew Point or ppmv moisture content display. Excellent calibration stability to reduce cost of ownership.
Sampling Systems: A wide range of sampling filtration systems are available to avoid contamination and ensure reliable measurements. These provide flow control and measure either pressure or atmospheric dew points (upto3000psig). Contained within NEMA 4 enclosures.
Portable Instruments: Michell Instruments offers a range of high
performance, battery operated portable measurement and calibration instruments for use in the Field and remote locations. Lightweight but rugged construction, integrated sampling systems, simple to operate and fast response are some of the key features. FM, CSA and ATEX approvals for use in hazardous locations. NIST traceable.
Calibration Instruments and Systems: Michell manufactures a comprehensive collection of calibration systems and individual instruments for the various types of sensors used in humidity measurements from trace moisture dew point to relative humidity sensors. These systems feature the long established Michell designed and manufactured chilled mirror technology with primary standard performance traceable to NIST.
WestMark Sales, Inc. Tel.:(310) 474-8211 2330 Westwood Blvd. Suite 100 Fax:(310) 470-1277 Los Angeles, CA 90064 www.westmarksales.com Email: [email protected]
Issue No. 6, Summer 2010 ISA Newsletters, Southern District 11 11
Regional events,Continued from page 9
ISA Standards and Practices
Standards Activities
Many times we are giving thisinformation after the due dates have alreadypassed. However, because these standardsmay be of importance to certain members, wewill continue to keep you abreast before orafter certain deadlines. Any memberinterested in standards activities is
ByPaulBodeau,ISALA Standards and Practices Chair
The robotics competition in which theISA Long Beach State student committee hasentered has been rescheduled for October.For more information about this competitionor any other Long Beach State or roboticsactivities in Southern California, pleasecontact Walter Martinez [email protected], or visit the website,www.isacsulb.org.
IEC 61508 SafetySubcommittee
To demonstrate how a safety-relatedcomponent is developed to IEC 61508, I havecontinued development of a safety relatedsystem specification. This developmentbegins with a functional analysis. Thefunctional analysis can be found on the IEC61508 Project Home Page under the“Standards and Practices” tab at isala.org. Afunctional hazard assessment will follow thefunctional analysis. This will all beexplained on the website.
ISA-75.08.09, Control Valve Standards, weredue by 21 June 2010.
ANSI/ISA-61010-031 (82.02.02)-2007,Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipmentfor Measurement, Control, and LaboratoryUse, Part 031: Safety requirements for handheld probe assemblies for electricalmeasurement and test, is about to bepublished.
encouraged to access the latest standardsinformation and links at www.isa.org/standards.
This month I have receivedcommunications about the follow standards:
Comments on the approval of ISA-60079-2 (12.04.01), Electrical Apparatus forExplosive Gas Atmospheres, were due by 25June 2010. Comments on the reaffirmation of
Long Beach StateRoboticsCompetition
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Nov 2-4, 2010AWMA ExpoLos Angeleswww.awma.org
Jan 6-10, 2011Consumer Electronics ShowLas Vegaswww.cesweb.org
Instrumentation & Controls EXPO 2010www.icexpo10.com
Thursday, August 19, 2010ISA San Diego Section
Town and Country Resort & Convention Center500 Hotel Circle North, San Diego, CA 92108
True story: Recently a local facility advertised for an entry leveltech and received over 700 applications. Of these, only 25 werequalified to sit for the written skills test. Only 5 scored high enoughfor the hands-on test. Of those, none were suitable for the position.
ISA offers CCST review courses to prepare technicians for highpaying jobs. The next CCST course will held in Burbank, Sept 28-30. For info about training, contact the Education Chair on page 2 orvisit www.isa.org/ccst.
Control System Tech TrainingEducation and Training
National Instruments one ofmany classes at I&C Expo
National Instruments will be offering self-paced training ontheir latest products at the ISA San Diego Section annual I&CExpo on August 19, 2010. Other instrumentation and processautomation training classes include SIS/SIL, Control ValveBasics, Wireless, Control Systems Career & Industry Outlook,and more. To register for the exhibits, training or behind thescenes Sea World Bus Tour, visit www.ICExpo10.com.
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Our condolences to the familyand friends of Frederick AngusGross. Mr. Gross was a LifeMember of the Los Angeles Section,having joined ISA in 1965. BornJanuary 8, 1921, he passed away onJanuary 27, 2010, in Apple Valley,California, at the age of 89.
Frederick Gross had a mastersdegree in engineering and firstjoined ISA in 1965, where he lateradvanced to senior member and thenearned a Life Membership in 1985.
He is survived by his wife,Betty Lou Gross of Apple Valley.Arrangements were with VictorValley Mortuary, 15609 11th Street,Victorville, CA 92395 (760) 245-8164, who may be contacted foradditional information.
Information courtesy of ISA andwww.tributes.com. Direct link ishttp://tinyurl.com/FGross.
Hot timein thecity! Who is thatbeach boy drivingthe hot Pontiac.Photos from 1970and 1995 courtesyof Jim Van deWetering. Send yourcurrent or oldvacation photos.Prizes for the bestsummer photos.
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The kid’s are all right “I just found this photo from theplanning meeting for ISA-LA,” saysJim Van de Wetering. “Pretty sure itwas 1995. Tom Leslie’s backyard.Who are the KIDS in this picture?”Back row: Jim Van de Wetering.Second row: Tom Leslie (right), KimMiller Dunn, unidentified Presidentof the ISA Cal Poly Section. Front:Bill Campbell (right), Ken Blair.
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Obituary
Gary Bell remembered Gary Randal Bell, well-known andrespected throughout the Southern Californiaanalyzer industry, passed away April 19,2010, at the age of 54 and will be missed. Many people in the industry first metGary at Johnson Controls. At Johnson he metJohn Stammen and later went to work forJohn for a number of years after he formedStammen & Associates in Buena Park.
“Gary was well known for ‘sampleintegrity’ but perhaps more for his personalintegrity. I will remember and learn from
Gary’s steadfast work attitude - his industry relationships hadextremely high priority. Gary is an example in business and in lifethat trust and integrity are of the most important attributes we canhave,” writes Sam Miller, former co-worker at SpectraSensors.
“Gary had an opinion on all most everything. You knew in veryclearly what his opinion was. You could agree or disagree, but Garywas cared! Because he cared he was really good at his craft,” writesTim Scott of PE Systems. “He was an avid salt water tropical fishenthusiast, and was one of the first to successfully grow coral speciesfor reintroduction into the wild. Gary was doing things for theenvironmental a hobby and in his profession before it becamepopular.”
“I had the distinct honor to work side-by-side with Gary duringthe time he was not with John Stammen,” wrote Dag Hammarskjoldin the guest book at www.legacy.com.
“Gary and I designed an analyzer sample system different thananything either of us had done before. When the system wasdelivered, Gary and I admired our work and gave each other a “highfive”. Around quitting time of that day Gary came into my office witha twinkle in his eye. He said “Janet will understand if I am latetonight”. I knew what he meant; our design looked good on paper, butwould it work? We went to the production floor and attachedtemporary power and air to the system. To our pleasure it worked asdesigned. Gary was not surprised but to be honest I was. The lessonhere is that Gary Bell believed in his abilities and after that day sodid I. God needed the best analyzer engineer in heaven and He tookGary.”
A memorial service was held on Saturday, April 24, 2010, atDiamond & Shannon Mortuary, 10630 Chapman Ave, Garden Grove,CA 92840. The family had requested donations to the AmericanCancer Society in lieu of flowers.
Photo and biographical information provided by Paul Otteman.
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Job ShopCirculation is 1400-1500 ISA members and other industry personnel in California and Nevada. To place a Job Shop ad, call (714) 968-5501.The standard cost to place a job ad is $25 per block of 25 words. For ISA members placing ads, the first 75 words are at no cost.
Technical Outside Sales Ventura, Kern,Santa Barbara & San Luis Obispo Counties.Manufacturer’s rep firm seeks an energeticand motivated person. We pride ourselves onproviding measurement solutions to ourcustomers. Ideal candidate is someone whomust possess a strong work ethic. Education/skills/experience: bachelor’s/associatesdegree preferred, but not required; outsidesales experience with technical products.Duties/responsibilities: proactively developcustomer relationships; must be able tomanage and grow existing accounts. [email protected].
Summer Internship Program. The Southern California Gas Company islooking for the brightest, most qualified individuals in the engineering &environmental fields to work on some of the most challenging projects inthe energy profession. Southern California Gas Company is offeringexciting new opportunities for hands-on training with skilledprofessionals. Student internships provide developmental opportunitiesfor the right candidates, to put theory into practice and gain valuablework experience, that is personally and professionally rewarding. Applyat www.socalgas.com.
WANT TO BUY: Process Instrumentation Business. Hands-oninstrumentation industry professional with excellent business andtechnical skills seeks to purchase a Southern California-based salesand/or service business currently active in the processinstrumentation, controls or automation sectors. Excellentopportunity for someone with a good business reputation who isconsideing retiring or changing career paths. Prefer to retain currentmanagement short- or long-term and retain all current staff long-term. If you have been considering selling your business but don’twant to take a chance on a generic business broker, this is theopportunity to deal directly with a potential buyer. Will answer allserious inquiries. Reply in full confidence with details about yourbusiness to [email protected].
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Inside Application Engineer. Primarily an office-based application engineering position.Established Irwindale-based manufacturers’ representative firm is looking for individual withengineering equipment and sales background. Engineering or science background or degree,AutoCAD, Microsoft Office skills, good personality required. Experience in construction,petrochemical, power or municipal water/wastewater industries desired. Some travel required.No long distance commuters to Irwindale need apply. Competitive salary and medical /retirement benefits. Please send application letter, resume and salary history [email protected].
Outside Sales Position- Bakersfield/Ventura Areas. Patten Systems, Inc has an immediateopening for an outside sales position for the Counties of Kern, Tulare, Ventura, Santa Barbaraand San Luis Obispo. Candidate must reside in the area and have a minimum of 3 years sellingexperience with process instrumentation. Base Draw + Commission, car allowance, expensesand health insurance. Please send resume to [email protected].
Marketing Stuff is what I do. Experienced Marketing and ProductManager with experience developing new products for: IndustrialAutomation, Controllers, Flow, Gas Detection and Sensors. Phil Sallaway949-636-5286, [email protected]
Outside Sales Representative. Applied Valves and Controls, located in SouthernCalifornia specializes in valves, valve automation and process control products, has animmediate opening for an Outside Sales Rep in the greater LA/OC area. This positionrequires selling into the biopharm, commercial HVAC, industrial process, and water/waste industries. Applicant must be highly motivated with a positive attitude and haveexcellent communication and organizational skills. Minimum 3 years sales experience.Engg degree preferred, but not required. Excellent compensation package including abase salary plus commissions, benefits, and a fun professionally encouragingenvironment. For immediate consideration please contact Ray Herrera at 760-438-4840or email resume to [email protected].
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Free membership extension offeredAs just one component of a larger effort on the part of ISA to assistmembers who have become unemployed, ISA is offering an extensionof membership benefits for a limited time during these difficulteconomic times. ISA is granting an extension of membership benefits tounemployed Members for a period of one year. To find out more aboutthis and other benefits, contact your section president or contact ISAdirectly at (919) 549-8411 or [email protected].
Unemployed ISA memberscontinue to receive benefits
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Job Search Aides from ISA The following sites offer assistance to unemployed members:
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First is ISA San Diego’s second annualI&C Expo and Training at Town & CountryConvention Center on Thursday, August 19(www.ICExpo10.com).
Then on Tuesday, October 26, ISA OrangeCounty Section’s AutomationOC Expo &Oktoberfest will be held, once again at OldWorld Village Festival Hall in HuntingtonBeach, (www.AutomationOC.com).
Expo seasonTwo industry exhibitions and other
events are planned from August throughOctober to benefit the local processinstrumentation, controls and automationindustry while raising funds for theSections.
Applied Valves & Controls ........................... 9Automation Now ....................................... 12Blair-Martin Co., Inc. ................................. 13Calbay Controls ................................ Insert, 5Capital Westward Systems & Controls ......... 9Don Wolf & Associates, Inc. ........................ 7Emerson Process Management ..................... 6FLW, Inc. ...................................................... 8G-Instrument ................................................. 7Golden State Controls ................................. 14Jensen Instrument Company ....................... 13JPR Systems ................................................ 11Mitchell Instruments ................................... 10Moore Industries .................................... InsertNational Automation Services, Inc ............... 8Pacific Parts & Controls................................ 3Patten Systems .............................................. 3Precision Instrumentation Co. ....................... 6SpectraSensors. ........................................... 15Valin Corporation ........................................ 12WestMark Sales, Inc. .................. 10, Back Cover
Tuesday, October 26, 2010ISA Orange County SectionAutomation OC Expo
& OktoberfestOld World VillageHuntington Beach
www.AutomationOC.com
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