Yokogawa Electric Corporation announces that its CENTUM® VP Integrated Production Control System and STARDOM™ Network-based Control System are among the first such systems to be certified by the Fieldbus Foundation™ as complying with all the requirements for registration as Integrated Host Class systems.
The Fieldbus Foundation’s Host Profile Registration Program tests control systems (host systems) based on the FF-525 (Host Profile Registration Process) checklist. These tests verify whether systems support the features that are defined in FF-569 Rev. 2 (Host Interoperability Support Test and Procedures Revision 2.0). This specification sets out how host systems and field devices are to be linked via a FOUNDATION™ fieldbus network. A registered host system is formally recognized to comply with the foundation’s interoperability requirements and is allowed to bear the FOUNDATION fieldbus product registration symbol.
The Host Profile Registration Program was established to further improve interoperability between host systems and field devices, and it will replace the existing Host Interoperability Support Test (HIST) Program. The new program is different in that it audits and registers host systems that are grouped into several profile classes*.
CENTUM VP and STARDOM are among the first control systems to achieve registration as Integrated Hosts with comprehensive engineering, monitoring, maintenance, and communication functions. This is the outcome of Yokogawa’s long experience with systems and equipment that utilize the FOUNDATION fieldbus technology. We will continue making every effort to promote FOUNDATION fieldbus and reduce costs over the entire plant lifecycle.
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Friday, August 21, 2009
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Upcoming events
August 9-12 -- Automation X-change at Park City, UT.
Event info: "AutomationXchange (AX) is a revolutionary strategic sales event developed to connect leading solution providers with senior executives who manage the automation investments of the global manufacturing industry. Executives with the highest strategic responsibility meet for three days of concise, efficient meetings."
For more information please contact Cynthia Le at cynthia.le@us.yokogawa.com
August 19-21 -- CoalGen at Charlotte, NC
Event info: COAL-GEN 2009 is the place for attendees to learn about the current state of the coal industry including the challenges ahead and ways to overcome them, the latest topics affecting coal-fired power plants and cutting edge products and services.
For more information please contact Cynthia Le at cynthia.le@us.yokogawa.com
September 1-2 -- Vigilance 7 Rollout
Event info: Learn more about news products, competive marke and sales playbook. To view full agenda, please contact Kari Mitchell at kari.mitchell@us.yokogawa.com
September 28-30 -- Fifth Expo at Spokane, WA (tentative)
For more information please contact Cristy Treleani at cristy.trealeni@us.yokogawa.com
Event info: "AutomationXchange (AX) is a revolutionary strategic sales event developed to connect leading solution providers with senior executives who manage the automation investments of the global manufacturing industry. Executives with the highest strategic responsibility meet for three days of concise, efficient meetings."
For more information please contact Cynthia Le at cynthia.le@us.yokogawa.com
August 19-21 -- CoalGen at Charlotte, NC
Event info: COAL-GEN 2009 is the place for attendees to learn about the current state of the coal industry including the challenges ahead and ways to overcome them, the latest topics affecting coal-fired power plants and cutting edge products and services.
For more information please contact Cynthia Le at cynthia.le@us.yokogawa.com
September 1-2 -- Vigilance 7 Rollout
Event info: Learn more about news products, competive marke and sales playbook. To view full agenda, please contact Kari Mitchell at kari.mitchell@us.yokogawa.com
September 28-30 -- Fifth Expo at Spokane, WA (tentative)
For more information please contact Cristy Treleani at cristy.trealeni@us.yokogawa.com
Biggest Loser contest results
Yokogawa Sugar Land held its Biggest Loser contest February 16 through May 11, 2009. Ninety-two employees participated and lost a total of 656 pounds or 3.5% of the total body weight.
The winners from the Sugar Land and Clear Lake offices are:
First place: Thomas Keim (19.3%)
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Second place: Cindy Reichek (12.9%) |
Third place: Dan Kouder (12.5%) |
The winning team was Margaritaville (8.5%) (Pictured back to front, left to right: Dan Kouder, Thomas Keim - Captain, Toni Hodges, Jeannie Harold, Aida Ibarra, Barbara Viney) |
Temperature instrumentation
April 2009 Market Intelligence Report
An electronic survey of Control magazine readers was conducted in April 2009, in order to identify usage and application trends of temperature instrumentation among the process automation professionals. A total of 122 responses were received.
Detailed survey results can be found here, with key findings summarized below:
- The most common uses of temperature instrumentation included the following:
- Process control -- 90%
- Process monitoring -- 86%
- Environmental monitoring -- 53%
- Quality control -- 43%
- Environmental control -- 42%
- The largest number of survey respondent’s temperature sensors connect to:
- Standard analog (4-20) transmitters -- 83%
- Directly to a controller (PLC or PAC i/o) -- 74%
- HART transmitters -- 43%
- FOUNDATION Fieldbus transmitters --20%
- Profibus transmitters -- 9%
- A full 49% of survey respondents use only analog temperature transmitters in more than 50% of applications.
- A full 89% of survey respondents indicated that Profibus transmitters account for less than 10% of their transmitters. 79% indicated FOUNDATION Fieldbus accounted for less than 10%. 54% indicated that HART accounted for less than 10%.
- The majority of respondents (52%) do not intend to buy and install wireless temperature transmitters in the next 12 – 18 months. 27% have buying intentions while 21% are undecided.
- Respondents indicated the top three wireless field sensor protocols they would select are Wireless HART (37%), ISA100.11a (34%) or a proprietary protocol (37%).
New operation of HIST
Yokogawa is the first IA supplier to successfully pass the host profile registration test. Both CENTUM VP with PRM and STARDOM with PRM received approvals in October 2008. Training for new HIST has already been conducted for the Interoperability Test Lab (IOTL) members.
Both systems will be registered by Fieldbus Foundation™ soon. Yokogawa started the new operation of host interoperability support test (HIST) in March 2009. This will further improve our interoperability with third party field devices.
"Host profile registration” is a new registration process for FOUNDATION fieldbus-compliant host systems. Fieldbus Foundation started development of the registration process for host systems in 2007 based on end users requirements to improve interoperability.
Before – Host systems demonstrate test procedures related to FOUNDATION Fieldbus features with the sample third party field devices in the presence of Fieldbus Foundation examiner.
– The third party devices are tested by the HIST complied host systems
– Host systems are NOT registered
– Host supplier is free to choose the features to be tested
– As a result, set of supported features is NOT consistent among the host systems
After (with host profile registration)
– Host systems are tested according to FF-525 “host profile registration process”
– Host systems are registered by Fieldbus Foundation
– Consistent set of features (profile) will be supported on host systems of multiple host suppliers.
Yokogawa is the first host supplier which completed host registration process
– CENTUM VP and STARDOM successfully passed the test in October 2008 prior to other host suppliers.
– Compliance of both integrated host systems are confirmed in the presence of Fieldbus Foundation examiner.
– Integrated host is one of classes in the host profile which has comprehensive features for engineering, operation, maintenance, and communication.
Waiting for Official Certification
Official certification has not been issued to date. Instead, Fieldbus Foundation has issued Yokogawa a letter to prove the completion of the test.
http://globalcyber.jp.ykgw.net/Sales_Marketing/Fieldbus/data/02FF-H1/05Interoperability/02Registration/ISD-MASP-S08025_HOST_Interoperability.pdf
Both systems will be registered by Fieldbus Foundation™ soon. Yokogawa started the new operation of host interoperability support test (HIST) in March 2009. This will further improve our interoperability with third party field devices.
"Host profile registration” is a new registration process for FOUNDATION fieldbus-compliant host systems. Fieldbus Foundation started development of the registration process for host systems in 2007 based on end users requirements to improve interoperability.
Before – Host systems demonstrate test procedures related to FOUNDATION Fieldbus features with the sample third party field devices in the presence of Fieldbus Foundation examiner.
– The third party devices are tested by the HIST complied host systems
– Host systems are NOT registered
– Host supplier is free to choose the features to be tested
– As a result, set of supported features is NOT consistent among the host systems
After (with host profile registration)
– Host systems are tested according to FF-525 “host profile registration process”
– Host systems are registered by Fieldbus Foundation
– Consistent set of features (profile) will be supported on host systems of multiple host suppliers.
Yokogawa is the first host supplier which completed host registration process
– CENTUM VP and STARDOM successfully passed the test in October 2008 prior to other host suppliers.
– Compliance of both integrated host systems are confirmed in the presence of Fieldbus Foundation examiner.
– Integrated host is one of classes in the host profile which has comprehensive features for engineering, operation, maintenance, and communication.
Waiting for Official Certification
Official certification has not been issued to date. Instead, Fieldbus Foundation has issued Yokogawa a letter to prove the completion of the test.
http://globalcyber.jp.ykgw.net/Sales_Marketing/Fieldbus/data/02FF-H1/05Interoperability/02Registration/ISD-MASP-S08025_HOST_Interoperability.pdf
Global Management Board Meeting
Since April, YEF President Harry Hauptmeijer, YCA President David Johnson, and YEA President Tony Lee have been coming to Japan each month to attend the Management Board meeting. As the markets outside Japan are responsible for more than half of our business, these executives play a crucial role in our global operations. They are now able to give their opinions directly at these meeting, allowing Yokogawa to adapt to changing global market conditions and improve its global competitiveness. In this issue of the Groupway, we ask for their impressions of these meeting and the future of the Yokogawa Group.
Tony Lee, YEA President
I am very honored to be one of the three first non-Japanese attendees of the Yokogawa Management Board Meeting at YHQ.
As a member of the Yokogawa management team, I see this as an important step in globalizing Yokogawa’s business operations. Attending these meetings provides the heads of non-Japan operations a better overview and understanding of Yokogawa’s entire business. Also, as a part of the process of globalization, I appreciate that management is considering the opinions and feedback of important subsidiaries outside Japan. I also think this is a giant step toward the goal of a “One Global YOKOGAWA”. Going global requires openness to different cultures, ways of doing things, processes, and structures. Although it is a long process, I think this move to globalizing management demonstrated the Yokogawa leadership’s vision and commitment to taking the company to even greater heights.
As a corporation, Yokogawa embarked on the journey of globalization many years ago, and today we are seeing the good results of this effort. Yokogawa’s operations outside Japan now account for more than 50% of IA sales revenue. As the Japan market matures and saturates, other markets shall become the engine of growth, propelling the Yokogawa Group’s business forward.
Surviving this economic downturn and going forward from a more internationalized operation by being more competitive and more effective in expanding into a new businesses and markets.
Harry Hauptmeijer, YEF President
Recently, Yokogawa Europe opened its new headquarters and once more I realized the importance of Yokogawa’s global and international business environment. We could only realize this headquarters with the good perspective that comes within the context of One Global YOKOGAWA, and this is with gratitude to my colleagues all over the world. It is the exponent and immediate proof that globalization is a must that our customers require. I am very pleased that this customer wish extends to the regional participation in the monthly Management Board meeting, or KEIEI KAIGI. It is a clear sign that Yokogawa appreciated and encourages global thinking and acting. I find it motivating and stimulating, and by the way: the English is perfect!
Naturally the participation in the KEIEI KAIGI implies a view on the future of Yokogawa. Therefore, I would like to quote our major customers Shell and ExxonMobil. Recently NAM celebrated its 50th anniversary of the finding of gas in the Netherlands, today the world’s number five gas producer. NAM’s two shareholders Shell and ExxonMobil delivered their vision on the future. Both confirmed that fossil fuels have a long future. Shell’s CEO Jeroen van der Veer added that Shell’s mission is to deliver affordable energy, and he contributed that renewable energy is still strongly subsided. Therefore Shell has decided to concentrate its renewable energy investments on the development of technologies to start mass production once it is basically affordable for the consumer. ExxonMobil’s CEO Rex Tillerson explained clearly his three pillars discipline, and teamwork.
I fully support the essence of our major customers’ messages and how Yokogawa should develop its future: with prudence, with high quality technology as our core contribution through teamwork to secure sustainability and long-term customer support.
David Johnson, YCA President
I am truly honed to be a member of such an important group. I understand this action (allowing non-Japanese nationals to be part of the Management Board meeting) is a Yokogawa first. The decision to diversity the Management Board meeting signals the reinforced commitment of YHQ’s top management continue with and accelerate the globalization of Yokogawa Electric. I view this as another positive step in the evolution of our company.
The future of the Yokogawa Group is very bright. Citing the specific example of the IA division, we have achieved great things; we have established ourselves as one of the top 3 industrial automation groups in the world. We have great talent and great products/solutions with a strong desire to achieve our targets, goals, and objectives. A key moving forward will be out ability to put strategic action plans alone is not enough to get to #1. We need to strategically look at opportunities more holistically and from the user’s perspective to assure the products and solutions we create have universal acceptance and are applicable to an industry, not just a particular customer. This will dramatically improve the efficiency of our R&D expenditures and result in better ROI with broader ranging solutions.
Last and certainl1y not least, we need to feel comfortable with our success. We have worked hard and have earned the right to be a world leader. Let’s stand confident and proud, “as one Yokogawa”. There are no limits to what we can and will achieve together. The key is truly believing in ourselves and our destiny. If we can be flexible enough to change strategies when required and overcome obstacles created by our competitors, we can and will control our own destiny!
Tony Lee, YEA President
I am very honored to be one of the three first non-Japanese attendees of the Yokogawa Management Board Meeting at YHQ.
As a member of the Yokogawa management team, I see this as an important step in globalizing Yokogawa’s business operations. Attending these meetings provides the heads of non-Japan operations a better overview and understanding of Yokogawa’s entire business. Also, as a part of the process of globalization, I appreciate that management is considering the opinions and feedback of important subsidiaries outside Japan. I also think this is a giant step toward the goal of a “One Global YOKOGAWA”. Going global requires openness to different cultures, ways of doing things, processes, and structures. Although it is a long process, I think this move to globalizing management demonstrated the Yokogawa leadership’s vision and commitment to taking the company to even greater heights.
As a corporation, Yokogawa embarked on the journey of globalization many years ago, and today we are seeing the good results of this effort. Yokogawa’s operations outside Japan now account for more than 50% of IA sales revenue. As the Japan market matures and saturates, other markets shall become the engine of growth, propelling the Yokogawa Group’s business forward.
Surviving this economic downturn and going forward from a more internationalized operation by being more competitive and more effective in expanding into a new businesses and markets.
Harry Hauptmeijer, YEF President
Recently, Yokogawa Europe opened its new headquarters and once more I realized the importance of Yokogawa’s global and international business environment. We could only realize this headquarters with the good perspective that comes within the context of One Global YOKOGAWA, and this is with gratitude to my colleagues all over the world. It is the exponent and immediate proof that globalization is a must that our customers require. I am very pleased that this customer wish extends to the regional participation in the monthly Management Board meeting, or KEIEI KAIGI. It is a clear sign that Yokogawa appreciated and encourages global thinking and acting. I find it motivating and stimulating, and by the way: the English is perfect!
Naturally the participation in the KEIEI KAIGI implies a view on the future of Yokogawa. Therefore, I would like to quote our major customers Shell and ExxonMobil. Recently NAM celebrated its 50th anniversary of the finding of gas in the Netherlands, today the world’s number five gas producer. NAM’s two shareholders Shell and ExxonMobil delivered their vision on the future. Both confirmed that fossil fuels have a long future. Shell’s CEO Jeroen van der Veer added that Shell’s mission is to deliver affordable energy, and he contributed that renewable energy is still strongly subsided. Therefore Shell has decided to concentrate its renewable energy investments on the development of technologies to start mass production once it is basically affordable for the consumer. ExxonMobil’s CEO Rex Tillerson explained clearly his three pillars discipline, and teamwork.
I fully support the essence of our major customers’ messages and how Yokogawa should develop its future: with prudence, with high quality technology as our core contribution through teamwork to secure sustainability and long-term customer support.
David Johnson, YCA President
I am truly honed to be a member of such an important group. I understand this action (allowing non-Japanese nationals to be part of the Management Board meeting) is a Yokogawa first. The decision to diversity the Management Board meeting signals the reinforced commitment of YHQ’s top management continue with and accelerate the globalization of Yokogawa Electric. I view this as another positive step in the evolution of our company.
The future of the Yokogawa Group is very bright. Citing the specific example of the IA division, we have achieved great things; we have established ourselves as one of the top 3 industrial automation groups in the world. We have great talent and great products/solutions with a strong desire to achieve our targets, goals, and objectives. A key moving forward will be out ability to put strategic action plans alone is not enough to get to #1. We need to strategically look at opportunities more holistically and from the user’s perspective to assure the products and solutions we create have universal acceptance and are applicable to an industry, not just a particular customer. This will dramatically improve the efficiency of our R&D expenditures and result in better ROI with broader ranging solutions.
Last and certainl1y not least, we need to feel comfortable with our success. We have worked hard and have earned the right to be a world leader. Let’s stand confident and proud, “as one Yokogawa”. There are no limits to what we can and will achieve together. The key is truly believing in ourselves and our destiny. If we can be flexible enough to change strategies when required and overcome obstacles created by our competitors, we can and will control our own destiny!
Vigilance 7 Rollout Sept.1-2
If you are in Systems, or Instrumentation sales and marketing, please mark your calendar to attend the Vigilance 7 Rollout.
Agenda
Day 1: Tuesday, September 1 (one-hour)
Agenda
Day 1: Tuesday, September 1 (one-hour)
- One hour demo CENTUM® VP: A VigilantPlant scenario for "Kaizen" in an industrial boiler operation.
- Time: 3-4 pm
- Required attendees: all YCA marketing and sales employees
- Location:
- Sugar Land - Sugar Land Demo Center
- Newnan - Room 101
- Mexico -
- Canada - VCR 1
- Remote offices - Please let Kari Mitchell (kari.mitchell@us.yokogawa.com, x3867) know so she can send you the webex information. The webex info will be issue on August 20.
- Required attendees: All employees (Sales, PMK and Marketing) are required to attend.
- Location:
- Sugar Land: Room 101
- Newnan: Room 001
- Canada: VCR1
- Mexico: Remote locations: Please let Kari Mitchell (kari.mitchell@us.yokogawa.com, x3867) know so she can send you the webex information. The webex info will be issue on August 20.
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