Precision Digital Webinars

Webinar Description:

Redundancy in control systems is crucial to ensure a plant is not completely vulnerable to cyber-attacks. For instance, if a control system is compromised, then a local 4-20 mA indicator can serve as a backup local monitoring, control and alarming system.

According to the Associated Press, on February 5th, 2021, a hacker remotely accessed the control system at a water treatment plant in Florida and altered chemical levels. The hacker attempted to increase the amount of lye used to treat the water to dangerous levels. Even though the intrusion was quickly caught and stopped by the operator on site, the incident exposes how vulnerable both industrial and municipal plants can be to cyber-attacks.

Officials said the public was never in danger and plant safeguards would have detected the chemical alteration before water reached consumers. This highlights the importance of redundancy in industrial control systems and how it can help avert a catastrophe.

In this webinar, Joe Ryan, VP of Sales and Marketing, will discuss fail-safe solutions against cyber attacks, including how a local 4-20 mA indictor can serve as a backup local monitoring, control, and alarming system in case of a compromised control system.

Takeaways:

• Understand the threats cyber attacks pose on industrial and municipal plants.
• Learn how industrial control systems can benefit from redundant local display, control, and alarming.
• Discover how Precision Digital can provide fail-safe solutions against cyber attacks using local displays.

About the Presenters:

Joe brings more than 15 years of process industry experience in the design, support, manufacturing, marketing, and sales of process measurement and control devices. Joe has extensive field and support experience with process displays and controls, and a strong technical background including a bachelor's degree in Electromechanical Engineering and a master’s degree in Computer & Electrical Engineering.

Webinar Description:

The ConsoliDator+ multivariable controller is now available with an Enhanced Modbus Features Package that among other things, allows you to display up to 160 Modbus registers on a full-color QVGA screen.

These features include:

1. Client: In Client (or Master) mode, read multiple variables from your sensors and maximize their potential.
2. Snooper: With packet sniffer functionality (Snooper), listen and read PVs on RS-485 bus
3. Spoofer: Assign multiple addresses and customized register numbers

Never heard of a Modbus Spoofer? Attend the webinar to learn how this feature can help you replace existing Modbus servers without changing the Client configuration.

In this webinar, Joe Ryan, VP of Sales and Marketing, will discuss how the Enhanced Modbus Features Package on the ConsoliDator+ allows anyone to easily take advantage of the powerful Modbus features present in their sensors, transmitters, and PLCs, display this Modbus and analog data on an easy-to-read full-color display, and eliminate the need to write complicated code or custom software.

Here is what you will learn:

1. How to use the ConsoliDator+ to see up to 160 Modbus process variables, making the most of your Modbus transmitters and sensors.
2. How using the Client (Master) mode will allow you to request process variables from server devices, scale the input variables, and create alarms, math channels, and other triggers from that information.
3. How the Snooper mode listens and reads the process variables being transmitted on the RS-485 bus without causing any disruptions to the network or requiring you to reprogram existing devices.
4. How you can replace existing Modbus servers without requiring changes to the Client configuration using the Spoofer mode.

The Enhanced Modbus Features Package can be “unlocked” on any ConsoliDator+ purchased after February 15, 2021 by purchasing the PDK9000-M1 Key for $500 and entering the Key value into the ConsoliDator+.

Also in this webinar, Joe will present a short overview of the ConsoliDator+ and configuration software and show you a live demonstration of the PDD9000 ConsoliDator+ Demo unit.

Takeaways:

• Learn how the ConsoliDator+ Modbus features allow anyone to easily take advantage of the powerful Modbus features present in their sensors, transmitters, and PLCs, display this Modbus and analog data on an easy-to-read full-color display, and eliminate the need to write complicated code or custom software.
• Learn the basics of the ConsoliDator+ Multivariable Controller.
• Review the Modbus capabilities in the new Enhanced Modbus Features Package, including Client (Master) Features.
• See how EASY it is to program and utilize these new Client, Server, Snooper, and Spoofer Features.
• Watch a live demonstration with the PDD9000 ConsoliDator+ demo unit.

About the Presenters:

Joe brings more than 15 years of process signal experience in the design, support, manufacturing and marketing of process measurement and control devices. Joe has extensive field and support experience of process signals and Modbus devices.

Webinar Description:

The PD420/421 set point generators and the PD460/461 valve positioners provide a convenient way to generate a 4-20 mA signal that can be used to control another device. The PD420/421 set point generators can be programmed to display 0-100%, 4-20 mA or 3-21 mA and output either 4-20 mA or 3-21 mA. The PD4604/61 valve positioners are programmed to display a value of 0-100% relating to the 4-20 mA output. A built-in dial is provided to vary the displayed / output value. Both feature a backlight and are available in panel mount or NEMA 4X versions.

In this webinar, Joe Ryan, VP of Sales and Marketing, will present a live demonstration of the PD460 hooked up to a valve actuator and explain how it works. He will discuss the key features and differences between the panel mount and NEMA 4X versions of these devices and show other enclosure options.

Takeaways:

• Easy, Low-cost way to generate a 4-20 mA signal for controlling another device.
• See a live demonstration of how the PD460 valve positioner works.

About the Presenters:

Joe Ryan is the VP of Sales and Marketing at Precision Digital. He brings more than 15 years of process signal experience in the design, support, manufacturing and marketing of process measurement and control devices. Joe has extensive field and support experience with 4-20 mA loops and devices.

Webinar Description:

With over 45 years of experience, Precision Digital has developed a product line with the features customers in the water and wastewater industry want – UL listing for electrical safety, wide operating temperature range, sunlight readable displays for outdoor use, and NEMA 4X protection for installation in wet and dirty areas. Upgrading filter control consoles, monitoring digester temperature, and controlling and alternating pumps at a lift station are just a few of the ways our products have been used in the water and wastewater industry.

In this webinar, You will learn how your colleagues in the water and wastewater industry have used Precision Digital products to optimize their operations. You will see actual pictures of Precision Digital displays and controllers being utilized in water & wastewater facilities. The webinar will cover several success stories found in such applications as level measurement, open channel flow, influent flow, turbidity displays, pump speed, and more. You will discover new ways to increase productivity and enhance the capabilities of your water and wastewater applications with Precision Digital meters and controllers. For instance, using the PDW30 point-to-point system to wirelessly bridge a 4-20 mA signal or using the PD9000 ConsoliDator+ for monitoring multiple tanks and controlling multiple pumps.

Join Joe Ryan and Mark Mackinnon in this webinar to learn about all the solutions Precision Digital has to offer for water and wastewater applications!

Takeaways:

• See actual detailed pictures and diagrams of W&WW applications
• Learn about success stories in the W&WW industry
• Discover a wide variety of products and solutions for water and wastewater applications

About the Presenters:

Joe Ryan is the VP of Sales and Marketing at Precision Digital. He brings more than 15 years of process signal experience in the design, support, manufacturing and marketing of process measurement and control devices. Joe has extensive field and support experience with 4-20 mA loops and devices.

Mark Mackinnon is a Senior Account Manager at Precision Digital. He has worked for over 30 years at companies that provide instrumentation solutions for municipal and industrial applications. Mark has extensive experience in specifying and applying a wide variety of process control instruments.

Webinar Description:

Since the introduction of the PD9000 ConsoliDator+ Multivariable Controller in the Fall of 2019, Precision Digital has continued to improve on it every step of the way by making considerable enhancements with the release of its latest firmware, hardware and software that began shipping September 1st, 2020.

In this webinar, Joe Ryan, VP of Sales and Marketing, will discuss the great new features on the ConsoliDator+ and show you a live video demonstration with a PDD9000 demo unit. You will learn about how you can select from 65 colors to customize your screens including text (value), backgrounds, bargraphs, and alarm conditions for channels, totals, and timers. See how alarm functions have been enhanced to enable settings based on day & time (daily, weekly) and where you can add a flashing red Alert! message for active alarms. You will also learn how to perform a live calibration for individual channels. This is just a few of the great new features the ConsoliDator+ has to offer.

Join Joe Ryan for this webinar to learn more about what you can do with the ConsoliDator+ Multivariable Controller.

Takeaways:

• Learn about all the great new features on the ConsoliDator+ including, color selection, simulation mode, manual control, live calibration, alarm functions, and more.
• See real application example setups you can discuss with your customers.
• You will see a live demonstration of the ConsoliDator+ in action!

About the Presenter:

Joe Ryan is the VP of Sales and Marketing at Precision Digital. He brings more than 15 years of process signal experience in the design, support, manufacturing and marketing of process measurement and control devices. Joe has extensive field and support experience with 4-20 mA loops and devices.

Webinar Description:

Joe Ryan, VP of Sales and Marketing, will show you how the NEW ConsoliDator+ Demo Unit can help you sell this amazing new product. The PDD9000 ConsoliDator+ demonstrator has everything you need to show off all its great features. This versatile multi-channel controller comes with a signal generator, so you can simulate almost any application and see it in action. The PDD9000 demo is also equipped with a light/horn on the top of the unit to show indication of alarming conditions. Simply connect the demo unit to a PC with the included USB cable and utilize the free ConsoliDator+ configuration software. The PDD9000 demo has built-in feet to stabilize the unit while showing it. It also has a protective carrying case making it convenient and easy for transporting around.

The goal of this webinar is to help you sell this amazing NEW product by…

• Reviewing real application examples
• Discussing where and how to sell the ConsoliDator+
• Sharing ways for you to get the ConsoliDator+ in front of your customers
• Providing options of how you can get your own Consolidator+ demo to show

Takeaways:

• Discover how to sell this NEW product to your customers – in almost any industry
• Learn how to get a ConsoliDator+ Demo Unit to show your customers

About the Presenter:

Joe Ryan is the VP of Sales and Marketing at Precision Digital. He brings more than 15 years of process signal experience in the design, support, manufacturing and marketing of process measurement and control devices. Joe has extensive field and support experience with 4-20 mA loops and devices.