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February 28, 2008 www.Instrumentation2008.com 1 Special Instrumentation 2008 Edition -- Thursday, February 28, 2008 www.isala.org R/C Rover with Wireless Surveillance Camera This custom-built robotic rover will be go to one lucky winner at Instrumentation 2008. Expo & Training, Feb 28 There are be plenty of hands-on training classes, state of the art exhibits, food, cash prizes, full size DARPA Grand Challenge desert race robotic SUV’s -- and one person will leave with an advanced, custom-built RC-controlled rover. Pre-register at www .instrumentation 2008.com. As of January 31, there were 75 state-of-the-art exhibit s. In addition, you will be able to talk with hundreds of technical personnel from California, across the US and overseas. As of January 25, Chevron, BP Chemical, ConocoPhillips, S Calif Edison, Los Angeles Dept of Water & Power, INSTRUMENTATION 2008 See Instrumentation, continued on page 7 Data Communication Panel - March 18 “Wireless, Modbus, Ethernet, Fiber Optic”.... Details on page 6 Training highlights Instrumentation 2008 You asked for it - you got it! This year Instrumentation 2008 has tripled the number of technical training sessions and doubled the number of companies displaying state of the art instrumentation and process control products and services. For the more information about the expo, a list of the training sessions, and exhibitors, with links to their websites, see www .instrumentation2008.com. www.Instrumentation2008.com Training Class Descriptions ................... 3-5 Exhibitor List .......................................... 8-9 Training Schedule ............................... 10-11 PE License Update: Change Coming in Sacramento Watch for the series of articles starting in the April newsletter available to ISA members. Online at www .instr ument-news.com. The advanced, custom-built robotic device pictured below will be the awarded to the winner of a silent auction at Instrumentation 2008. This advanced vehicle was built this semester as a Cal State Long Beach robotics class project. Components include 4 FM channel remote controller, a tank bot with dual- servo drive, turret for the camera and wireless transmitter camera. It comes with all the extra batteries and accessories. Must be present to win. IMPORTANT: Only registered attendees will be eligible to enter the auction. To bid in the silent auction, see the Cal State Long Beach exhibit in the DARPA desert race vehicle demonstration viewing area. Robotic vehicle to be awarded Be thankful we’re not getting all the government we’re paying for. — Will Rogers

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February 28, 2008 www.Instrumentation2008.com 1

Special Instrumentation 2008 Edition -- Thursday, February 28, 2008

www.isala.org

R/C Rover with WirelessSurveillance Camera

This custom-built robotic roverwill be go to one lucky winner atInstrumentation 2008.

Expo & Training, Feb 28 There are be plenty of hands-on training classes, state of the art exhibits, food, cash prizes, fullsize DARPA Grand Challenge desert race robotic SUV’s -- and one person will leave with anadvanced, custom-built RC-controlled rover. Pre-register at www.instrumentation 2008.com. As of January 31, there were 75 state-of-the-art exhibits. In addition, you will be able to talkwith hundreds of technical personnel from California, across the US and overseas. As of January25, Chevron, BP Chemical, ConocoPhillips, S Calif Edison, Los Angeles Dept of Water & Power,

INSTRUMENTATION 2008

See Instrumentation, continued on page 7

Data CommunicationPanel - March 18“Wireless, Modbus, Ethernet, Fiber Optic”.... Details on page 6

Training highlightsInstrumentation 2008

You asked for it - you got it!

This year Instrumentation 2008 hastripled the number of technical trainingsessions and doubled the number ofcompanies displaying state of the artinstrumentation and process controlproducts and services.

For the more information about theexpo, a list of the training sessions, andexhibitors, with links to their websites, seewww.instrumentation2008.com.

www.Instrumentation2008.com

Training Class Descriptions ................... 3-5Exhibitor List .......................................... 8-9Training Schedule...............................10-11

PE License Update:Change Coming in SacramentoWatch for the series of articles starting in theApril newsletter available to ISA members.Online at www.instrument-news.com.

The advanced, custom-builtrobotic device pictured below will bethe awarded to the winner of a silentauction at Instrumentation 2008.

This advanced vehicle was builtthis semester as a Cal State LongBeach robotics class project.Components include 4 FM channelremote controller, a tank bot with dual-servo drive, turret for the camera andwireless transmitter camera. It comeswith all the extra batteries andaccessories. Must be present to win.

IMPORTANT: Only registeredattendees will be eligible to enter theauction. To bid in the silent auction,see the Cal State Long Beach exhibit inthe DARPA desert race vehicledemonstration viewing area.

Robotic vehicleto be awarded

Be thankful we’re not gettingall the government we’repaying for. — Will Rogers

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Los Angeles SectionOfficers 2007-2008

ISA Los Angeles Section By Kristina L. Balobeck, ISA Los Angeles Section President

President’s Message

President / WebGoddess -Kristina L. BalobeckPublicity Buzz(818) [email protected]

President Elect -Neil FinchPathfinder Instruments(951) [email protected]

Secretary -Chris K. Asadoorian, P.E.Processes Unlimited Int’l, Inc.(661) [email protected]

Treasurer - Allyn JonesMiller Brewing Company(626) [email protected]

Delegate - John PrinceAPG Analyzer Systems(714) [email protected]

Arrangements Co-Chair -Marina SetiawanFluor Corporation(949) [email protected]

Arrangements Co-Chair -Joan ChangEndress & Hauser(626) [email protected]

Education Chair - OPEN

Historian - Rick MioneAll Metal Mfg.(626) 449-6191

Membership Chair -Bill CampbellBlair-Martin Company(562) [email protected]

Newsletter & Publicity Chair -John PrinceAPG Analyzer Systems,(714) [email protected]

Standards & Practices Chair -Paul Bodeau, WhynotEngineering, (661) [email protected]

Student Section Liaison -Joe BinghamAES Automation, (714) [email protected]

President, Cal Poly PomonaSection - Ashot FilipetyanCal Poly Pomona(323) [email protected]

Advisor, Cal Poly PomonaSection - Salomon OldakCal Poly Pomona, (909) [email protected]

Division Vice President -Ray Spangler,Central Automation,(661) [email protected]

ISA Staff Contact -Dalton WilsonISA, (919) [email protected]

INSTRUMENTATION2008.COMINSTRUMENTATION2008.COMINSTRUMENTATION2008.COMINSTRUMENTATION2008.COM

The monthly ISA Section Newsletters and annual Regional Membership Directory andBuyers’ Guide are mailed to all ISA section members in Southern California and Southern Nevada andto ISA student affiliates at Cal Poly Pomona, Long Beach State University and Bakersfield College. News-letters include the Southern San Joaquin Valley Alarm, Los Angeles Annunciator, Orange County Chart, SanDiego 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 newslettereditor. Advertising rates, circulation information and style guide is posted atwww.TechPubs.net. Billing and publishing correspondence may be addressed to TechPubs Communica-tions, PO Box 1605, Costa Mesa, California 92628. Submissions are copyright by the authors with all rightsreserved. Copyright (C) 2008 TechPubs Communications. All Rights Reserved.

P.O. Box 978Downey, CA 90241-0978www.isala.org

Tuesday, March 18

Where is Data Communication Taking Us?

February proved to be a busy month for ISA Los Angeles. Last monthwe were privileged to have professional organizer, Jennifer Palais discusseffective business practices and time management strategies forinstrumentation and process control sales representatives and projectmanagers.

February was also a record setting month – well at least in regards to ourannual expo and training event, Instrumentation 2008. On February 28, wewelcome industry professionals from all over Southern California to theCarson Center. This year for the first time ever, we sold out of exhibit space,as over 80 companies presented their products and services.

Training was also a huge success. Our members have been asking fortraining and this year, in addition to the exceptional training offered at ourmonthly meetings, we have packed Instrumentation 2008 with four separate

training areas offering everything from basic applications and tutorials, to technological advancementsand important issues our industry is currently facing.

This is a great opportunity for exhibitors to reach out to the Southern California market and I hopethat all attendees will take advantage of all of the free resources and information available to them.

Instrumentation 2008 event is sort of like a wedding – there were countless hours of planning tomake sure everything went just right, from the location and all of the logistics, all the way down toorganizing the seating chart (a.k.a. the floor plan) so that all of the exhibitors were happy andcompetitors “play nice”. All of this time, effort and hard work all builds in anticipation for the “bigday” and before you can take a breath, the entire event is over.

Then someone on the Section Board reminds me… Instrumentation 2009 is less than a year away!Stay tuned for photos and event highlights!

In the meantime…. Our March meeting will focus on Wireless, Modbus, Ethernet and FiberOptics with Byron Postma of Carollo Engineers leading a panel discussion of leading experts in thedata communications field. Check out all of the details in the Annunciator as well as on your local ISAwebsite: www.isala.org.

Kristina L. Balobeck, PresidentISA Los Angeles Section

Byron Postma of Carollo Engineers will be leading a panel discussion on data communication. Topicsincluded will be wireless, Modbus and fiber optics. The panel will be on Tuesday, March 18, and willconsist of the leading experts in the data communications field: including Danny Wade, Wireless Specialistof Rosemount; Mike Crossman, Operations Manager of PLCs Plus International; and Dennis Horwitz,Vice President of Micronor. For more information, please see the Annunciator next month or check the ISALos Angeles Section website at www.isala.org. More about this panel on page 6.

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You asked for it - you got it! This year Instrumentation 2008 hasmore than doubled the number of exhibitors and tripled the number oftechnical training sessions. Below are fifteen presentations, a partial list.For the latest information, check the website,www.instrumentation2008.com.

PLC Programming: Basic to Advanced (Individualized, all day)Reid Hogue, Rockwell Automation

Hands on Labs will be available for beginnersthrough advanced programmers. Experience themany capabilities, processing power, networking,and ease of programming of the Rockwell Automa-tion Logix family of Controllers.

Reid Hogue is a senior automation specialist andtrainer with Rockwell Automation. He can bereached at (949) 212-4388 or by email at

[email protected]. Website: www.ab.com.

Roundtable Panel Discussion: Hot Topics in the RefinerySandra Krauthamer, Chevron, and Mitch Dornsife, BP; moderators.

Roundtable discussion centering on the currentissues dealing with the measurement of level andanalytical parameters. Sandra Krauthamer, P.E.,(co-moderator) is an analyzer engineer withChevron with a background in mechanical engineer-ing. Mitch Dornsife, P.E., (co-moderator) is aprocess control engineer at BP with a backgroundin chemical engineering. Kevin Ward is withAmetek Drexelbrook; and Andrew Heisler is withGeorg Fischer Signet. Websites: www.chevron.com;www.bp.com; www.drexelbrook.com;

www.georgfisher.com.

Water/Wastewater: Digitizing an Analog WorldP. Lyle Mariam, P.E., Las Vegas Valley Water District

As organizations move away from the use of charts and graphs todigital solutions, engineers must deal with the digitizing of curves andcharts for hydraulic analysis software and developing methods to solveiterative equations. Two easy-to-implement examples are pump curve

digitization and nonlinear equation solution. Asimple method of converting a common pump curveto a set of X-Y data points for input into a hydraulicanalysis program or other software. Plus a methodfor solving complex iterative engineering equationswill be presented. This method can be used forequations, such as the friction factor, which cannotbe simplified.

Lyle Mariam is a maintenance engineer with theLas Vegas Valley Water District’s Asset Manage-ment group. He is a registered Professional Engineerin California and Wisconsin, Senior Life Member of

ISA and has 40 years of experience in control systems engineering,hydraulic analysis, and developing flow measurement and controlsoftware. The District’s Asset Management group is responsible forinsuring that the District’s facilities operate efficiently and plan forfacility rehabilitation and replacement. He may be reached [email protected] or his personal web site,www.FlowGuy.com.

Flow Measurement: Selecting & Specifyingthe Proper InstrumentJoe Hohn, Dynalectric

Flow measurements are both relatively expensiveand among the more difficult instruments toproperly select and specify. This class will beginwith a discussion of those properties of theapplication that are significant with respect toselection of a flow instrument. It will follow with areview of the principles of operation of the more

common types of flow instruments and conclude with a discussion ofhow the application requirements can be used to identify those measure-ment technologies that are most likely to be successful.

Our instructor will be Joe Hohn, a controls engineer with Dynalectricin San Diego. Joe has 25 years of instrumentation experience, has taughtthe measurement sections of the ISALA PE review course for over adecade and has a reputation as a knowledgeable and entertaining speaker.Joe can be reached at (858) 518-5718 or by email at [email protected]. Website: www.dyna-sd.com.

Calibration Techniques Using Field Calibration DevicesNeil Finch, Pathfinder Instruments

Practical demonstration about the propermethods of using hand-held calibrators of differenttypes. Fluke, Transmation, Altek and other driverswill be demonstrated. Instruction will cover how touse these field devices for calibration and/or looptesting. The types of skills required for theCertified Control System Technician (CCST) examwill be covered, as well as those helpful in theeveryday troubleshooting and field repair ofinstrumentation.

Neil Finch has over 30 years experience inindustry and is a professional instrumentation andcontrol instructor, having taught for ISA nationally

for the past 10 years. Most recently Neil completed his fourteenth yearat the City of Glendale power generation station where he has beeninstrumentation and lab department supervisor. Neil can be reached at(951) 675-3395 or by email at [email protected].

Continued on next page

Instrumentation 2008: state of the art products, trainingwww.instrumentation2008.com

Exhibition and Training

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Instrumentation 2008 Technical Experts

Effective pH Control Through IntelligentAutomationKenneth Queeney, Mettler-Toledo Ingold

pH measurementand control plays acritical role throughoutthe hydrocarbonprocessing cycle tominimize corrosion andoptimize operationperformance. Tradi-tional installations havesuffered from poorreliability due to sensorcoating and aggressive

process conditions. The solution for reliablepH measurement uses a unique combinedsystem approach utilizing automaticelectrode cleaning and calibration plussensors with intelligent diagnostics. Thiscombination keeps the sensor in optimumcondition, and the “sensor-wear” indicatoradvises when replacement is due.

Kenneth Queeney is Product Managerwith Mettler-Toledo Ingold, Bedford,Massachusetts. He has over 25 yearsexperience with process analytical applica-tions, and has written several papers onthese topics. Mr. Queeney holds a BS inchemistry and an MS in environmentalengineering. He may be reached [email protected]. Website:www.mt.com.

Pressure Relief Valves: Codes,Terminology, ApplicationsMike Rainguet, Tyco Valves & Controls

Pressure Relief ValveSeminar. ASME andAPI Codes andregulations will bepresented includingsizing, selection,installation and usingthe API guide forpressure relieving anddepressurizing systems.Terminology will becovered along with

explaining the operation, advantages andlimitations of various types of relief valves.

Mike Rainguet is Western RegionalManager of Overpressure ProtectionProducts with Anderson Greenwood,Crosby & Varec Products, Tyco Valves &Controls. Mike has been involved in the andprocess instrumentation and valve industryin multiple facets for 30 years, includingoverpressure protection, quarter turnactuation, control valves, pressure, tempera-ture, level and flow measurement. He hasmechanical engineering and marketingdegrees from Metro State College andUniversity of Colorado Denver. Mr.Rainguet can be reached at (303) 512-3305or by email at [email protected]: www.andersongreenwood.com.

Advances in Portable Multi-ParameterAnalytical InstrumentationMichael Silvia, Hanna Instruments

Today’s meters areengineered with smartfeatures such as autorecognition of pH/ORPprobe, auto-rangingadjustments for EC/TDSreadings, and measurementcheck - to eliminateerroneous readings andsimplify operations andhandling. Quick calibrationallows the user to

standardize pH, conductivity and dissolvedoxygen, all with one solution.

Michael Silvia is Market Manager withHanna Instruments. He holds a BA in Biologywith a background in Environmental Engineer-ing. Hanna Instruments is a 30 year oldmanufacturer of analytical instruments, locatedat 584 Park East Dr., Woonsocket, RI 02895. Hecan be reached at 800-HANNA-87 Ext.31 [email protected]. Websitewww.hannainst.com/usa.

Foundation Fieldbus: Configuring ControlLoops in Ff Devices Using a FieldbusInterface ModuleRuss Muller, Rosemount Measurement Div,Emerson Process Management

Unleash the Power ofFOUNDATION FieldbusInstrumentation. FOUN-DATION fieldbus devicesare more than PVgenerators. They are alsoinformation servers withadvanced diagnostics thatalert the user to processproblems and supportPredictive Maintenance.The Function Blocks in Ffdevices such as PID,

Signal Characterizer, and Integrator allow usersto link Ff devices to build control and monitor-ing loops independent of a central control host.Learn how to configure “Control in the Field”applications using a simple web server interfacemodule.

Russ Muller is PlantWeb Specialist withRosemount Measurement Division of Emerson

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Process Management. Russ can be reached at (973) 257-2300 ext. 316 orby email at [email protected]. Website:www.emersonprocess.com.

Understanding Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) andSafety Integrity Level (SIL)Victor Wegelin, PMA Concepts

We have always been concerned with operationalsafety. Now, advanced formalization of these safetyprocedures has led to the concepts of SIS and SIL.Come and learn how these two concepts worktogether, and how you can use them to evaluateyour own process to make it more safe.

Victor Wegelin is the Owner of PMA Concepts,a consulting firm specializing in the design,

implementation and support of Industrial Networks for over 25 years.These are total integrated solutions that include measurement, control,operator interface, and business system links. He holds a BS in ChemicalEngineering from University of Cincinnati, and an MBA from TheUniversity of Chicago. He is a licensed professional Control Systemsengineer. He helped found the Industrial Controls Certificate at Cal StateUniversity, and is an instructor in Network technologies for ISA. Victorjoined ISA in 1983, and was named an ISA Fellow in 2005. Victor can bereached at (714) 931-8832 or by email at [email protected]: www.pmaconcepts.com.

CEMS Audits & Current Regulatory IssuesJoanne Randall, Cemtek Environmental

How do you know you are ready for an audit ortaking care of your CEMS properly? One sure wayis to follow you site Quality Assurance Plan(QAP). Every site has one, it is mandated byUSEPA 40CFR60 Appendix F. Yes, CEMS aren’tjust a necessary evil, you even have to follow a plandaily to keep the regulatory agency away. We’llcover this and more in our training.

Joanne Randall is CEMS Specialist for CemtekEnvironmental and has over 25 years experience in

the environmental arena. Joanne has a BA in Business Administration. In1988, she moved from the accounting department at KVB to manage thefield service division and then into technical sales and marketing in 1993.By teaming with the engineering, operations and field experience atCEMTEK, Joanne can help you find the most economical yet effectivesystem to meet your environmental monitoring needs. Projects includecoal and gas fired power plants and all types of industrial applications.As an active member in the ISA and AEE, and regular attendance toEPRI, EPA, EUEC, AWMA and regulatory agency meetings, she keepsabreast of the current regulations and technical issues. Joanne can bereached at (949) 283-0305 or by email at [email protected]. Website:www.cemteks.com.

Analyzer Sample Conditioning Technologies: Today & TomorrowRobert Sherman, CIRCOR

Mechanical and Thermal aspects of ControlComponents (filters, transfer lines, pumps,pressure-flow measurements and controls,dewpoint considerations) for Process AnalyzerSample Systems will be discussed. All manufactur-ers’ Substrate technologies and current NeSSI Bustechnologies will be briefly outlined. ISA-certifiedInstructor and author of Wiley text “ProcessAnalyzer Sample Conditioning System Technology”will present this class.

Robert E. Sherman, ISA Fellow and SubjectMatter Expert, CIRCOR Tech. Robert Sherman has been in the analyzerindustry for over 35 years. He is Industry Specialist for CIT Instrumen-tation Technology Division of CIRCOR International Inc. Robert hasgraduate degrees in both business and technical fields from IndianaUniversity and from St. Louis University. He is an ISA Fellow and anISA Subject Matter Expert(SME)in both process analyzer sampleconditioning and process analyzer selection. Robert can be reached at(815) 931-9087 or [email protected]. Website:www.circortech.com.

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Byron Postma of Carollo Engineers willlead a panel discussion on data communication

covering wireless, Modbus andfiber optics on Tuesday, March18. The panel will consist of theleading experts in the datacommunications field: includingDanny Wade, Wireless Specialistof Rosemount; Mike Crossman,

Operations Manager of PLCs PlusInternational; and Dennis Horwitz, VicePresident of Micronor. For more information,please see the newsletter next month or checkthe ISA Los Angeles Section website atwww.isala.org. Topics to be covered include...

Modbus - Still With Us After All TheseYears. Even though Modbus(r) has been withus for over twenty-five years it remains aviable option for data transmission in SCADAand control applications. More and moreproducts and devices are supporting Modbusas a means for communications. Developed byModicon(r) in 1979 for use with its PLCs ithas become the “de facto” standard forcommunications in the automation and controlsindustry.

Tuesday, March 18

Data communication panel discussion“Wireless, Modbus, Ethernet, Fiber Optic”

Removing the Confusion aboutWireless Standards. Are you confused withthe Wireless Standards? Should you adaptHART 7.0 or wait for ISA SP 100 standard?Many customers are considering wirelesstechnology as a means to cost effectivelyreduce risk and improve the operationalperformance of their plant assets.Implementing wireless solutions is increasinglybeing used to achieve these improvements.One technology, Wireless Self OrganizingNetworks (IEEE 802.15.4) is emerging as thepreferred method for monitoring assets due toits advantages in providing HART informationwirelessly while mitigating line of sightconsiderations.

Fiber Optic’s EMI-Immune Solutionsfor Harsh or Hazardous Motion Control.There are five major reasons for upgrading ordesigning with fiber optics versus copper: (1)provides immunity (not just resistance) toEMI/RFI, lightning and static electricity; (2)can operate over wider temperature extremes;(3) inert & intrinsically safe for use inhazardous environments; (4) offers high

bandwidth & low loss over long distances; and(5) reduced size & weight compared to coppersystems. For the industrial world, fiber opticsolutions range from passive sensors to fiberoptic media converters to enterprise-wide HighSpeed GbE/10GbE fiber optic networks. We’llbriefly explore the options available today aswell as the products and lessons-learned tohelp you implement a successful fiber opticsolution.

About the panelByron Postma has 33 years of experience

in the design of instrumentation and controlsystems for water and wastewater facilities,nuclear and hydroelectric power plants andpumping stations. He has designed radio-basedSCADA systems for clients from New York toChina, and a utility-wide distributed controlsystem and fiber optic network for San Diego.He is currently employed by Carollo Engineersin Fountain Valley, California. Byron may bereached at (714) 593-5221 [email protected]. Website:www.carollo.com.

See us at Instrumentation 2008! See us at Instrumentation 2008!

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Michael E. Crossman is OperationsManager for PLC’s Plus International, Inc.Michael has been in the automation industry

for over twenty years and hasliterally grown up in the industry,following in the footsteps of hisfather. With vast experienceranging from field instrumentation,communications, SCADAdevelopment and PLC

programming. Michael Crossman can bereached at PLC’s Plus International, Inc., at(661) 322-4470 or [email protected]: www.bkppi.com

Danny Wade is Wireless ProductSpecialist with Rosemount. Danny has been in

the process automation industryfor 23 years. Danny has been withRosemount for 6 years and hasbeen working as a WirelessSpecialist since Emerson rolled outtheir Smart Wireless Networks inOctober of 2006. Danny has many

years of experience in Flow, Level, Pressure,and Temperature measurement applications invarious industries. Danny Wade, can be reachedat (661) 246-8863 [email protected]. Website:www.emerson.com.

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co-founder of two successfulstart-ups in fiber optic test andmeasurement: Photodyne Inc andRifocs Corp. He is activelyinvolved in fiber optic standardscommittees (ARINC, IEC, IEEE,

ISA, SAE and TIA). Mr. Horwitz is thedeveloper of courses on fiber optics includingfiber optics for beginners and designing fiberoptics for harsh environmental applications.He is currently co-founder and VP of MicronorInc. Dennis Horwitz can be reach at (805) 499-0114 or [email protected]: www.micronor.com.

Meeting DetailsThe meeting will be held Tuesday, March

18, with networking at 5pm and program at5:30. For information on the meeting locationand toRSVP, contact Marina Setiawan [email protected] or (949) 349-5865.

Cost to attend is $40 for non-membersand free to ISA members, students and thosewho join at the door.

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Brinderson Engineers and Contruction, CarolloEngineers, Tesoro, Mangan, Inc., Calif PolyUniversity Pomona, Inland Empire Utilities,Valero Energy Corp, Goodrich, City of SimiValley, Metrop Water District of S Calif, SanDiego County Water Authority, S Calif GasCompany, S Calif Edison, 3M, City ofEscondido, City of Los Angeles. Brennan Industries, RMB Engineering &Sales, DLT&V Systems Engineering, Inc., WaltDisney Imagineering, Enertech, Curtiss-WrightCorp., United Water, LATTC, KRACO,Brockmeier Consulting Engineers, Valley CenterMunicipal Water Distr, Allergan, Inc., City ofRedondo Beach, Black Hills Corp, The Jones’Companies, Chemoil, Bio Fluid Systems. Solar Turbines, Inc., Harbor CogenerationCompany, WorleyParsons, Reichhold, Inc.,DynaTorque, Baxter, SONATRACH,HydroScientific West, Rutter Hinz, Inc., TheLinde Group, RF MacDonald, GeneralMonitors, World Minerals, Inc., S Calif Edison,Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts andDow Chemical Co.

Instrumentation2008 attractingmovers, shakers

See us at Instrumentation 2008! See us at Instrumentation 2008!

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Accurate Measurement Systems,12151 Winton StreetGarden Grove CA 92845714-799-0822www.accuratemeasurement.com

Advanced Instruments2855 Metropolitan PlacePomona CA 91767909-392-6900www.aii1.com

Advanced Process Services, Inc.2746 S. Vail AvenueCommerce CA 90040323-278-6530www.advprocserv.com

AES Automation3855 E. La Palma Ct Ste 104Anaheim CA 92807714-625-9021www.aesglobal.com

Amrel/ American Reliance, Inc.3445 Fletcher AvenueEl Monte CA 91731626-443-6818www.amrel.com

APG Analyzer SystemsPO Box 8241Huntington Beach CA 92615714-968-5501www.calcems.com

Applied Valves and Controls6070-A Corte Del CedroCarlsbad CA 92011760-438-4840www.appliedvalves.com

Blair-Martin Co., Inc.1500 E Burnett StSignal Hill CA 90755562-595-8773www.blairmartin.com

Cemtek Environmental Inc2121 So Yale StSanta Ana CA 92704949-283-0305www.cemteks.com

Central California Instruments5008 Woodmere DriveBakersfield CA 93313800-488-2105www.cencalinst.com

cMax-20003333-7 Harrison StreetRiverside CA 92503951-688-1883www.truelok.us

Coastline Community College12901 Euclid Street

Garden Grove CA 92840714-241-6176www.coastline.edu

COSA Instrument84G Horseblock RoadYephank NY 11980631-345-3434, www.xentaur.com

D & D Engineering19355 Business Center Dr #2Northridge CA 91324818-772-8720www.sensorguys.com

Dahl-Vaughn Inc17939 Chatsworth StGranada Hills CA 91344818-368-8467www.dahl-vaughn.com

Don Wolf & Associates21955 Plummer StreetChatsworth CA 91311818-885-5800www.donwolf.com

ESL - Electrical Systems Ltd2800 Palisades DriveCorona CA 92880951-739-7000www.eslsys.com

Fluid Control Products135 Avenida NavarroSan Clemente CA 92672949-498-3640www.fluidcontrolproducts.net

Generant Co Inc.1865 Route 23 SouthButler NJ 7405559-298-3673www.generant.com

Hach Company5600 Lindbergh DriveLoveland CO 80539970-227-3180www.hach.com

Hanna Instruments584 Park East DriveWoonsocket RI 2895401-765-7500www.hannainst.com

Hirschmann Autom & Control1540 Orchard DriveChambersburg PA 17201717-217-2252www.hirschmann-usa.com

Industrial Automation Group2058 N. Mills Ave., #212Claremont CA 91711909-399-5234www.instrumentation2008.com

Jensen Instrument Co643 So Duggan AveAzusa CA 91702626-969-7991www.jenseninstr.com

JPR Systems305 No Berry StBrea CA 92821310-318-2999www.jprsystems.com

KRAL-USA901A Matthews-Mint Hill RoadMatthews NC 28105262-767-1976www.kral-usa.com

Krohne, Inc.801 Ocean Avenue, #3Seal Beach CA 90740562-716-3657, www.krohne.com

Kube Engineering5876 Fairlane DriveRiverside CA 92506951-328-0343www.kubeengineering.com

MachineTalker, Inc513 De La Vina StreetSanta Barbara CA 93101978-897-2865www.machinetalker.com

MCR Technologies, Inc.PO Box 1269Lake Forest CA 92609949-830-3929www.mcrt.com

Measurement Control Systems1331 S. Lyon StreetSanta Ana CA 92705714-835-0995 www.mcsmeters.com

Mettler-Toledo Ingold36 Middlesex TurnpikeBedford MA 1730781-301-8807, www.mt.com

Micropack Detection (Americas)1227 Lakecrest CourtFort Collins CO 80526970-377-2230www.micropackamericas.com

Mid-State Instru & Controls1346 Alder StSan Luis Obispo CA 93401805-544-0305www.midstateinstruments.com

Moore Industries-International16650 Schoenborn St.Noth Hills CA 91343818-897-7111www.miinet.com

EXHIBITORS - State of the Art InstrumentationFollowing is the list of exhibitors as of February 15th, 2008. It may not include exhibitors who joined after that date.

Newport Electronics2229 S. Yale StreetSanta Ana CA 92704714-540-4914www.newportelectronics.com

Oil and Gas Magazine1455 West Loop SouthHouston TX 77027713-963-6223www.ogpe.com

Pacific Technical Products26017 Huntington Lane, Ste AValencia CA 91355661-294-9700www.ptpcorp.com

Pathfinder Instruments6423 AmethystAlta Loma CA 91737951-675-3395www.pathfinderinstruments.com

Patten Systems15201 Springdale StreetHuntington Beach CA 92649714-799-5656www.pattensystems.com

Phoenix Contact2127 E. 2nd St. #4Long Beach CA 90803949-302-7164www.phoenixcon.com

PR Electronics Inc11225 W Bernardo Court, #ASan Diego CA 92127323-274-5353www.prelectronics.com

Precision Instrumentation Co13413 Benson AveChino CA 91710909-590-0408www.precinstr.com

Processes Unlimited Intl Inc5500 Ming Ave, #400Bakersfield CA 93309661-885-3105www.prou.com

Prosoft Technology1675 ChesterBakersfield CA 93301714-280-2027www.prosoft-technology.com

PTO (Profibus and Profinet)16101 N. 82nd Street, Suite 3BScottsdale AZ 85260480-483-2456www.us.profibus.com

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P R e a s y 4 1 0 0

Head of f ice USA: PR electronics Inc.11225 West Bernardo Cour tSuite ASan Diego, Cal i fornia 92127

Absolutely the Best Choice in Signal Conditioners!

• Universal input: The 4116 measures 12 different RTDs, 13 different thermocouples, plus voltage, current, linear resistance and potentiometer inputs. A built-in excitation source powers your 2-wire transmitter.

• Configured using a detachable 4-line display with scrolling text help messages.

• The LCD display shows the process value in your de sired engineering units

• If there is a problem, (like a sensor break), the display will tell you about it, with scrolling text.

• Analog and two contact outputs.

• Very easy process calibration using the push bottoms.

• Universally powered: 24 to 250 VAC or VDC.

• Approvals: UL 508, FM Class 1 Div. 2, EN61326

• And the price is right… Only $233!! (Includes the 4501 detachable display)

Are you tired of using bulky, expensive and diffi cult to confi gure/calibrate transmitters? Why not try the top model from our well proven universal 4100 series!

Handle nearly all your signal conditioning needs with only one product, available to ship the same day from our West coast offi ce in San Diego. What else could anyone want?

The 4116 is just one of the products in our State-of-the-art product program.PR electronics is based out of Denmark in Europe, where all products are developed, manufactured and tested. In fact each single unit is powered up and 100% tested beforeleaving our factory.

• Before shipment, we will calibrate units to match your required I/O at no charge

• All of our products carry a 5-year warranty. • We manufacture a complete selection of products with the

approvals you need… FM, UL, CSA, ATEX and CENELEC.

Branch of f ice in Los Angeles :PR electronics Inc.5455 Wilshire BoulevardSuite 2112, Executive suitesLos Angeles, CA 90036

PV Energy Solutions38340-E Innovation Ct Ste 504Murrieta CA 92563951-445-7220www.pvesco.com

Quantum Automation4400 East La PalmaAnaheim CA 92807714-854-0800www.quantumautomation.com

RB Systems24952 Sebastian LaneMission Viego CA 92691949-309-1243www.rb-systems.net

Relevant, Inc12418 #8 Rosedale HwyBakersfield CA 93312661-809-9401www.bkppi.com

Rosemount Analytical2400 Barranca ParkwayIrvine CA 92606949-757-8536www.railiquid.com

Rotork Controls, Inc.675 Mile Crossing Blvd.Rochester NY 14624585-247-2304www.rotork.com

S. C. Controls1366 Heritage CourtEscondido CA 92027760-480-0473www.sccontrols.com

SpectraSensors11027 Arrow RouteRancho Cucamonga CA 91730303-885-7944www.spectrasensors.com

Spectrum Controls1114 Lawrence Street, Suite BRosenberg TX 77471281-794-4970www.spectrumcontrols.com

Spirax Sarco, Inc.1820 W. Orangewood Ave Ste 207Orange CA 92868562-209-4923www.spirax.com

Swagelok Los Angeles2745 Gundrey AvenueSignal Hill CA 90755562-755-0184 www.swagelok.com

TESCOM -Emerson ProcessManagement12616 Industrial Blvd.Elk River MN 55330763-241-3127www.tescom.com

Thermal Edge Inc1751 Hurd DriveIrving TX 75038972-580-0200www.thermal-edge.com

Thermometrics Corporation18714 Parthenia StNorthridge CA 91325818-886-3755www.thermometricscorp.com

TURCK3000 Campus DriveMinneapolis MN 55441310-763-0007www.turck.com

Valin Corp.1701 E. Edinger Avenue, Bldg. JSanta Ana CA 92708714-953-1635www.valin.com

Versa Valves/ Norcal Controls22 Spring Valley RoadParamus NJ 7652201-843-2400www.versa-valves.com

Vossler Company4917 Lankershim Blvd.North Hollywood CA 91601818-509-1112www.vosslercompany.com

Weidmuller821 Southlake Blvd.Richmond VA 23236804-379-6027www.weidmuller.com

Westlock Controls5340 Via SevillaYorba Linda CA 92887714-457-0015www.westlockcontrols.com

WestMark Sales Inc2330 Westwood Blvd, #100Los Angeles CA 90064310-474-8211www.westmarksales.com

Wieland Electric, Inc.49 International RoadBurgaw NC 28425818-471-6130www.wielandinc.com

Wilmington Instrument332 N. Fries AvenueWilmington CA 90744310-834-1133www.calcert.com

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InstrumentationTraining Schedule

See us at Instrumentation 2008!

See us at Instrumentation 2008!

Thursday, February 28, 2008CONTINUOUSLY ALL DAY3:00 - 7:30 - Outdoor Robotics ArenaRobotic SUVs and Desert Race Vehicles; CalTech’s “Alice”; GolemGroup’s “Golem 3”; Cal State Long Beach RC Rover; and more

3:00 - 7:30 - Main Training AreaPLC Programming: Basic to Advanced (Individualized all day)Rockwell Training AreaReid Hogue, Rockwell Automation

TRAINING CLASSES & PRESENTATIONS2:15 - 3:00 - Main Training AreaFlow Measurement: Selecting & Specifying the Proper InstrumentJoe Hohn, Dynalectric

3:30 - 4:00 - Expo AmphitheaterAnalyzer Sample Conditioning Technologies: Today & TomorrowRobert Sherman of CIRCOR, who will also be signing his book, ProcessAnalyzer Sample-Conditioning Technology, the ultimate reference on thesubject.

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3D InstrumentsDirect Drive Process and Test Gauges, Digital Processand Test Gauges, Diaphragm Seals, Hand Pumps andThermometers

B S & B Safety SystemsIndustrial & Sanitary Rupture Disks, Explosion Vents,Wireless Sensor Systems, Suppression Systems

Kurz InstrumentsAir & Gas Thermal Mass Flow Meters, Flow Conditioners, CEM Flow Systems, Portable Flow Meters

L & J Technologies

L&J Engineering/Shand & Jurs(GPE - Omnitrol - Delavan),Tank Gauging Systems, Radar & Servo, Tank Vents, BreatherValves, Gauge Hatches, Flame & Detonation Arrestors/ VaporRecovery, Capacitance and Ultrasonic Level

Meriam Process TechnologiesHART Configurators, Calibrators & Software, Averaging Pitot Tubes, Laminar Flow Elements, Digital Manometers

Raco ManufacturingRemote Alarm Monitoring, Reporting, Dataloggingvia Dial-up, or Wireless

Moore IndustriesIntelligent Distributed I/O, Alarm Trips, Isolators, Temperature Transmitters, I/P’s, AC Power Transducers,Controllers, Fieldbus Device Couplers and Power Supplies

Sparling InstrumentsMagnetic Flow Meters, P

United Electric ControlsElectronic & Mechanical Switches & TransducersFor Pressure, Differential Pressure & Temperature

ropeller Meters, Vortex Flow Meters, Ultrasonic Flow Meters

Vishay BLHLoad Cells, Electronic Weighing, Tension Measurement,Weight Display and Control

Patten Systems, Inc.Industrial & Municipal Representatives

15201 Springdale Street • Huntington Beach, California 92649

Tel (714) 799-5656 • Fax (714) 799-5353 • www.pattensystems.com

BAKERSFIELD • LAS VEGAS • SAN DIEGO

Ronan Display & Measurements DivisionsAnnunciators, Mosaic Graphics, Serial AnnunciatorsSequence of Events Recorders, Fault Finders, ProtocolConverters, Lamp Boxes, Nuclear Level

Cameron Measurement Systems(Barton, Nuflo & Former Haliburton Measurement)D.P. & Pressure Transmitters, D.P. Indicators & RecordersTurbine Meters, PD Meters, Totalizers, Samplers, OrificeFittings, Relief Valves

Measurement Systems

Flowmeters

Heaters - Cabinets - Enclosures

Distributors of Pressure and Flow Controls:Pressure regulators, pressure indicators, flowmeters,

filters, separators, thermometers, and enclosures

13413 Benson Ave., Chino CA 91710TEL: (909) 590-0408 FAX: (909)590-4146

www.precinstr.com

See us at Instrumentation 2008! See us at Instrumentation 2008!

3:45 - 4:15 - Main Training AreaConfiguring Control Loops in Foundation FieldbusDevicesRuss Muller, Rosemount Measurement Div, Emerson ProcessMgmt

4:15 - 4:45 - Expo AmphitheaterPressure Relief Valves: Codes, Terminology, ApplicationsMike Rainguet, Tyco Valves & Controls

4:45 - 5:15 - Main Training AreaUnderstanding SIS and SIL.Victor Wegelin, PMA Concepts

5:00 - 5:20 - Expo AmphitheaterAdvances in Portable Multi-Parameter AnalyticalInstrumentationMichael Silvia, Hanna Instruments

5:35 - 5:55 - Expo AmphitheaterEffective pH Control Through Intelligent AutomationKenneth Queeney, Mettler-Toledo Ingold

5:45 - 6:15 - Main Training AreaCEMS Audits & Current Regulatory IssuesJoanne Randall, Cemtek Environmental

6:10 - 6:40 - Expo AmphitheaterDigitizing an Analog WorldP. Lyle Mariam, P.E., Las Vegas Valley Water District

6:45 - 7:30 - Main Training AreaHot Topics in the RefinerySandra Krauthamer, Chevron & Mitch Dornsife, BP(moderators); Kevin Ward, Drexelbrook; Andrew Heisler,Georg Fischer Signet

6:55 - 7:15 - Expo AmphitheaterCalibration Techniques Using Field Calibration DevicesNeil Finch, Pathfinders Instruments

SPECIAL EVENTS

7:20 - Auction Winner Presentation - Expo AmphitheaterR/C Rover with Video Award

7:25 - 7:45 - Expo AmphitheaterInstrumentation Jeopardy with Cash Prizes

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During Instrumentation 2008 Cal Poly Pomonastudents and faculty will demonstrate two of theprojects students developed during the last year.Hands-on project design is one of the requirementsall engineering students must satisfy beforegraduation.

The Extended Communication CouchProject was completed jointly by students in thedepartments of Architecture and Electrical and

Computer Engineering and was exhibitedin New Orleans during the Des Courseexhibition last January.

The couch illumination can becontrolled remotely over the internet andis locally controlled using amicrocontroller. A regular outlet isrequired for operation. The couch ismodular so it can be made larger as spaceallows.

In the Camera on a Chip projectstudents design a CMOS camera chipfrom scratch all the way to fabrication.Thanks to industry donations Cal Poly

Instrumentation 2008

by Salomón Oldak, Ph.D, Cal Poly Student Section Advisor

Pomona is one of the few universities in the country offering toundergraduate students the opportunity of fabricating an actual chip.Students highly benefit from this experience as they learn the use ofvarious design and simulation tools for VLSI design plus they are ableto verify their design in a practical manner towards the completion ofthe project.

Salomón Oldak, Ph.D., is Professor and Chair, Electrical andComputer Engineering Department, Cal Poly Pomona [email protected]. For more information about Cal Poly, pleasecontact Dr. Oldak at [email protected].

Camera chip mfg, web-control at Instrumentation 2008

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Regional eventsDates are subject to change. Always contact the sponsoring party before makingyour final plans to attend. To include an event, please contact the editor.

March 9-13, 2008SPIE Smart Structures/NDESan Diego, www.spie.org

March 10-14, 2008Meas Science Conference,Disneyland, www.msc-conf.com

March 11-15, 2008Constr & Materials Expo, LasVegas, conexpoconagg.com

March 11-15, 2008Natl Fluid Power Assoc ExpoLas Vegas, www.nfpa.com

March 15, 2008Windows Vista Seminarwww.isa.org/~oranc

March 20, 2008Data Communications Panel,Los Angeles, isala.org

March 29 – April 2, 2008Amer Assoc of Petro Geol,Bakersfield, www.psaapg.org

March 29 - April 3, 2008Printed Circuits Expo,Las Vegas, www.GolPCShows.org

March 29 - April 4, 2008Nat’l Hydrogen Expo & Confwww.hydrogenassociation.org

March 31 - April 1, 2008SPE/AAPG 2008Bakersfield, www.spe.org

March 31 – April 3, 2008WESTEC, Los Angeles ConvCenter, www.sme.org/westec

April 2-4, 2008International SecurityConference WestLas Vegas, www.iscwest.com

April 4-5, 2008Conf on Systems EnggResearch, USC, Los Angeles,www.incose-la.org

May 15-16, 2008Scholarship, Golf, Training,Exhibits, Cajun FeastBakersfield, www.isa.org/~ssjv

May 18-21, 2008ConFabLas Vegas, www.theconfab.com

June 11-15, 2008ROBOlympicsRobotics Society of AmericaSan Francisco,www.robogames.net

August 10-14, 2008Optics, Photonis,Nanoscience, Solar ExpoSan Diego, www.spie.org

October 14-18, 2008ISA EXPO 2008Houston, www.isa.org

See us atInstrumentation 2008!

Golf Tournament,Tabletop Show,

Training &Cajun Feast

May 15-16, 2008, BakersfieldISA Southern San Joaquin

Valley Sectionwww.isa.org/~ssjv

Process & EmissionsMonitoring Systems

- On-Site Service- On-Site Training- On-Site Upgrades- Project Oriented- Over 30 years experience

and Neveda

www.CalCEMS.com(714) 968-5501

APG Analyzer Systems

Southern California

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I&C training advisorycommittee formed

ISA Los Angeles has formed an industry training advisory commit-tee to address the shortage of instrumentation and controls personnel inthe Los Angeles basin. The primary goal of the project is to identify thedifferent types of personnel who would benefit from training, identifywhat types of training would benefit both the employee and employer,and either locate existing training programs or establish new programsthrough the ISA, the Los Angeles Section, with independent instructorsand/or in conjunction with local colleges and universities.

A great deal of basic information and feedback about current trainingprograms was provided by ISA members from Chevron, Tesoro andSouthern California Gas Company at this meeting. This discussion wasdesigned to be the kick-off to bringing I&C training directly to those whoneed it, at or near the job site. Follow-up meetings will be held over thenext few weeks with the hope to have an ongoing training schedule inplace by early spring.

Anyone interested in taking part in this program – either as aninstructor or if you would like to see world class hands-on instrumenta-tion training by professional instructors at a reasonable cost, or if yourin-house training staff needs help in meeting the need — please contactJohn Prince at 714 968-5501 or [email protected].

The first meeting was held Wednesday, December 19 at the trainingfacility at Wilmington Instrument Company, Inc., an ISO9001:2000 (ISO17025:1999) registered calibration facility and full service distributor,providing test, measurement, and process instrumentation solutions forthe plant maintenance professional. For information about the company,

please contact Doug Larson at (800) 544-2843, or via their website atwww.wilmingtoninstrument.com.

The meeting was followed by a tour of Wilmington InstrumentCompany state of the art calibration lab and dinner at Shamrock Seafoodcourtesy of the ISALA Long Range Planning Committee. ProfessionalDevelopment Hours Certificates were awarded to those who RSVP’d inadvance.

For more information about brining training to your facility, pleasecontact the committee chair, John Prince, at (714) 968-5501.

ISA Los Angeles Section Long Range Planning

Doug Larson conducts a tour of theWilmington Instrument Companystate-of-the-art calibration lab.

Jim Duggan, left, and Doug Larsonhosted the first meeting of the LongRange Planning Committee.

ISALA Industry Training Advisory Committee. Clockwisefrom left, I&C instructors Victor Wegelin and Neil Finch;Sandra Krauthamer, Marianna Cunningham and VinceGalbreath of Chevron; Jim Duggan of Wilmington Instrument;Salomon Oldak of Cal Poly Pomona; Doug Larson ofWilmington Instrument; and John Prince, Committee Chair.Also on the committee but not shown are Jeff Lambertz ofTesoro, Sam Kunemoto of Southern California Gas Company,Craig Lanternier of Fluor and Mitch Dornsife of BP.

Process Control and Distributed I/O

Signal Transmitters and Converters

Isolators, Splitters and Repeaters

Temperature Sensors and Transmitters

Limit Alarms, Trips and Switches

Process Controllers, Monitors and Backup Stations

Smart HART® Loop Monitors and Interfaces

I/P and P/I Pneumatic Converters

AC Power Transducers and Monitors

Indicators and Displays

Instrument Power Supplies

Enclosure Systems, Racks and Rails

Complementary Accessories

The Interface Solution ExpertsWhen you need to interface field processes with computer-based systems,readout equipment and other instrumentation... our technology, service andexpertise help you do it efficiently, safely and cost-effectively.

Temperature • Level • FlowPressure • Status

Monitor • Display • AlarmRecord • Control

Represented By: Patten Systems, Inc.Tel: (714) 799-5656 • FAX: (714) 799-5353E-mail: [email protected]

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Georg Fischer Signet LLCFor Global Sales & Service, visit our website www.gfsignet.com

2552 Signet Magmeter

Custom Control Sensors, Inc.... Pressure and

Blair-Martin ...................................................................... 15Caltrol, Inc ........................................................................... 6Capital Westward Systems & Controls ............................ 10Coastline Community College .......................................... 13Dahl-Vaughn, Inc. .............................................................. 10Don Wolf & Associates, Inc. .............................................. 7Electrical Systems Limited ................................................ 13Emerson Process Management ......................................... 10Georg Fischer Signet LLC ................................................. 15Golden State Controls ......................................................... 6Jensen Instrument ............................................................. 12JPR Systems ....................................................................... 5MCR Technologies ............................................................ 12Moore Industries ............................................................... 14Patten Systems, Inc. ......................................................... 11PR Electronics ..................................................................... 9Precision Instrumentation ................................................. 11SpectraSensors ............................................................. InsertSpirax Sarco ......................................................................... 7Tescom Corp ....................................................................... 4Valin Corporation ................................................................ 5WestMark Sales, Inc. ........................................................ 16Wilmington Instrument Co. .............................................. 14

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ISA Section NewsletterISA Los Angeles Section

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