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SECTION NIAGARA FRONTIER
TUESDAY
APRIL 4, 2017
DON’T MISS IT !
Volume 65 Number 6
MARCH 2017 TRANSMITTER 2017 Tech Expo
Exhibitors ACI Controls
Advanced Motion Systems
Airline Hydraulics
AMETEK
Applied Sciences Group
Auburn Armature AAINY
AutomaTech
Axis New York
Beckhoff Automation
Collins Niagara
CPI Process
CS Automation
DynaTech Control Systems
Emerson Automation Solutions
Emerson Flow
Empire Instruments
F. W. Webb
FuzeHub Inc.
GHD
Graybar
Hesse Sales
IMI Sensors
Kaman Automation
Kinequip, Inc.
M.S. Jacobs & Associates
Magnatrol International, Inc.
Martech Controls
Maxwell Bennet Associates
MTC / RAM
Neal Systems
Nibsco Automation
Nooney Controls
NorthEast Controls
OMARA Engineering
OMNI Services
Omron
Power-Flo Automation
R.L. Stone Company
R.M.Headlee
Ralph W Earl, Co.
Ryan Specialty Valve Products
Swagelok Western NY
Teamwork Solutions
TempPress (Foxboro)
Total Control System Services
2016-17 Section Calendar
Annual Golf Outing September 19, 2016 Diamond Hawk Golf Course
Membership Appreciation Family Event NEW Niagara Power Vista October 24, 2016 5777 Lewiston Road, Lewiston NY
Calspan Corporation November 14, 2016 4455 Genesee St, Buffalo NY
Wind Tunnel & Automotive Testing 5:00pm—6:30pm dinner following at Danny’s by the Airport
Professional Society Holiday Social December 15, 2016 Gordon Biersch
5:30pm—8:30pm Walden Galleria Mall
Praxair January 23, 2017 175 East Park Drive
Research & Development 5:00pm - 6:60pm light dinner to follow
NY Beer Project March 13, 2017 Lockport NY (see back page)
Tech EXPO 2017 April 4, 2017 Marriott Inn
Expo Educational Seminars April 4, 2017 Marriott Inn
Calspan Corporation May 2017 Niagara Falls NY
Steel Wind June 2017 Lackawanna NY
Col Ward Pumping Station Sept 2017 Buffalo NY
2017 Annual Golf Outing September 19, 2017 Diamond Hawk Golf Course
Professional Development Hours (PDH) credit
Available for most Technical Seminars and Technical Tours
Additional credit is available for those who would like to present or facilitate an Event
For more information, contact Joe Cipriani at: [email protected].
Reserve your place (s) at: www.isa-niagara.org
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President Joe Cipriani
(716) 440-3487 [email protected]
Vice President Tony Anderson P.E.
(716) 634-9736
Secretary Dan Gunderud
Treasurer
Mary Ann O’Connor (716) 833-1393 [email protected]
Section Delegate
Fritz Purkert, P.E. [email protected]
Committee Chairs Executive Officers
Standards & Practices Fritz Purkert, P.E.
Educational & Technical Programs
Joe Cipriani (716) 440-3487 [email protected]
Dan Gunderud [email protected]
Membership Cindy Starr Stewart
(412) 660-6222
Tony Anderson P.E.
(716) 634-9736
Student Liaison Mark Voisinet
(716) 614-6861 [email protected]
WebSite Nico DeWilde
(716) 491-4359 [email protected]
Advertising Steve Smith
(716) 839-4008 [email protected]
Newsletter & Expo Program
Editor/ Mary Ann O’Connor
(716) 308-0676 [email protected]
Golf Outing Tony Anderson P.E.
(716) 634-9736
Ed Metzler
(716) 800-5625
Email Administrator Ray Limburg
(716) 828-8978 [email protected]
Graphic Designs Erica Clough
(716) 946-6513 [email protected]
Promotions John Kowalczyk
(716) 574-1486 [email protected]
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Antech Sales, Inc. (585) 798-4300 www.antechsales.com
Applied Measurement & Control (800) 882-6050 www.appliedmc.com
CONAX Technologies (716) 684-4500 www.conaxtechnologies.com
CPI Process Systems Inc. (716) 675-0134 www.cpiprocess.com
F.W.Webb Process Controls (315) 655-9700 www.fwwebb.com
KOM Automation, Inc. (716) 566-5262 www.komautomation.com
L.A. Woolley Inc. (716) 821-1200 www.lawoolley.com
M.S. Jacobs & Associates, Inc. (585) 344-0102 [email protected]
NIBSCO Automation (716) 662-2585 www.nibscoautomation.com
Niatech Company, Inc. (716) 204-8250 www.niatechco.com
PCB Piezotronics (716) 684-0001 www.pcb.com
Power Drives Inc. (716) 822-3600 www.powerdrives.com
R.M. Headlee Co. (716) 662-9813 www.rmheadlee.com
Total Control System Services (716) 941-9510 www.totalcontrolnys.com
An opportunity with unlimited career advance-
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The George O. Miller Company currently has an
opening for a Sales Engineer in our Western New
York sales territory. This is a career opportunity
with unlimited advancement potential.
Candidates interested in growing within this ex-
citing field, contact: [email protected].
Learn more at: www.georgeomillerco.com.
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AutoQuiz:
How to Calculate the
Output Signal Value of a
Pneumatic Transmitter
Today’s automation industry quiz question comes from the ISA Certified Control
Systems Technician (CCST) program. Certified Control System Technicians cali-
brate, document, troubleshoot, and repair/replace instrumentation for systems
that measure and control level, temperature, pressure, flow, and other process
variables. This question comes from the Level I study guide, Domain 3, Trouble-
shooting. Level I represents a professional who has a five-year total of educa-
tion, training, and/or experience.
AutoQuiz: What is the Cause of a High
Process Variability?
Today’s automation industry quiz question comes from
the ISA Certified Automation Professional certification
program. ISA CAP certification provides a non-biased,
third-party, objective assessment and confirmation of an
automation professional’s skills. The CAP exam is fo-
cused on direction, definition, design, development/
application, deployment, documentation, and support of
systems, software, and equipment used in control sys-
tems, manufacturing information systems, systems inte-
gration, and operational consulting. This question
comes from the CAP study guide, Performance Domain
VI, Operations and Maintenance. Long-term support of
the system.
If the range of a 3-15 psi pneumatic transmitter is 50-350
degrees F, what is the output signal value, in psi, at 198
degrees F?
a) 5.7
b) 7.2
c) 8.9
d) 12.6
e) none of the above
See page 9 for answer
If diagnostic software flags a controller as having high process vari-
ability when its output is hitting a low limit, the MOST probable
cause is a(n):
a) zero shift in the measurement
b) noisy measurement
c) nonlinear control valve
d) oversized control valve
e) none of the above
See page 9 for answer
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The International Society of Automation
(ISA) – Buffalo Niagara Frontier Chapter is of-
fering FREE Raspberry Pi teacher-training with
the goal of giving educators at the middle
school and high school level the experience and
tools they need to teach computing with confi-
dence.
The training will be held at Buffalo
State College in the late Spring or early summer
with dates and times to still be determined.
In order to encourage this training and
implementing industry based programming at an
early age, the ISA is sponsoring any school that
would like to participate not only the free
training but also a starter kit of Raspberry Pi
computing units and peripherals in order to pi-
lot programming within their schools.
The free training and kits are offered to
any schools that will guarantee participation in
an ISA sponsored competition to be held at the
Niagara County Community College Tech Wars event
in January 2018.
Any individual, organization or company
interested in sponsoring this effort, can con-
tact Professor Mark Voisinet at
We look forward to this effort to collab-
orate with educators in training our future au-
tomators!
ATTENTION: Middle & High School Tech Educators
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CCST Level 1 study guide, Domain 3, Troubleshooting.
There is a straightforward linear relationship between the
units of pounds per square inch (psi) and degrees F
(Fahrenheit). Therefore, one (1) psi equals 25 degrees F.
The calculation for this is ((350-50) degrees F) / ((15-3) psi)
= 25 degrees F / one psi.
To find the output signal, use the given temperature-198-
and subtract the lower limit-50-from it to get 148 degrees.
So, the output signal will be 148 degrees F above the lower
output signal of 3 psi. Convert the 148 degrees F to psi by
dividing 148 by 25, which equals 5.92 psi. Add 5.92 psi to
the lower limit of 3 psi and get 8.92 psi.
The best answer is C, 8.9.
AutoQuiz Answer: from page 4 AutoQuiz Answer: from page 4
CAP study guide, Performance Domain VI, Operations and
Maintenance. Long-term support of the system.
Controller output successively hits its low limit and manifests a
saw tooth oscillation.
An oversized control valve will operate next to the seat where the
friction and stick slip is greatest.
A noisy measurement increases high-frequency variability but
does not necessarily cause a controller output to hit its limit.
A nonlinear valve may require detuning but does not necessarily
cause a controller output to hit its limit.
Zero shift, or bias errors, exists to some degree in all measure-
ments and results in running at a shifted set point. However, is
does not cause a controller output to hit its limit unless it is ex-
tremely large, which is not as probable as an oversized valve.
Such large errors are not common, and during calibration, the
technicians would have certainly discovered the problem.
The best answer is D, oversized control valve.
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newsletter or mailing list, please contact the newsletter editor
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Reasons to Attend No matter how small your business may be, the benefits of attending a trade show sponsored by vendors or industry associations far outweigh any reason not to attend. These confer-ences have been developed in order to give owners, buyers and managers the opportunity to meet existing sup-pliers, conduct business meetings, network with others and investigate new products
Pre-Show Planning
Avoid the confusion and lines at the show by registering
online before the event and checking out the directory infor-mation. Plan ahead what you want to see and do.
Be prepared. You’ll need plenty of business cards to pass
out along with any other information you might want to ex-change.
Have a goal of what you want to accomplish, such as which
vendors to visit, what seminars to attend and which new product lines you'd like to see.
Set appointments with any vendor you'd like to meet with
during the show.
Plan to bring any employees who would greatly benefit from
attending the trade show
What to Wear
Pack comfortable shoes, wear business casual clothing,
and remember you are a representative for your business.
Some exhibitors provide bags, but come prepared by bring-
ing a comfortable carryall for all that literature.
At the Trade Show
An updated show guide will probably be provided when you
arrive. Take some time to revise your plan if necessary.
Make sure your badge is in plain sight while browsing trade
show booths.
If possible, request literature be mailed instead of having to
carry them with you.
Have a pen and notebook ready for notes and use business
cards to jot down information on the back.
Take a break after a few hours to refresh, have a snack and
get some fresh air.
Networking
Bring plenty of your own business cards.
Mingle as much as you can. In addition to talking to exhibi-
tors, be sure to take advantage of speakers, workshops, lunches and other opportunities to learn and meet others in your industry.
Exchange contact information with everyone—you never
know who you may want to get in touch with post-show.
Don't be afraid to introduce yourself to others.
Attend seminars and workshops if available. These educa-
tional presentations are why you came.
Don't linger too long at each booth and don't stay in a con-
versation with a company in which you're not interested in doing business.
After the Show
Follow up.
When you get back home, immediately organize your con-
tact information and touch base with people within two weeks (before they forget about you). Following up promptly is key to successfully maximizing your new contacts.
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