Banner Engineering has announced the addition of Profinet communication to its popular SC26-2 and XS26-2 safety controllers. The SC26-2 is a versatile, easy-to-use, and configurable safety controller ...

New 4 and 8-slot Ethernet chassis deliver time-based synchronisation over Ethernet for distributed measurement and test systems.

Two switch types from the RSPE product family by Hirschmann will support Time-Sensitive Networking, an open real-time Ethernet technology.

The most striking change on factory floors is the evolution of machine-to-machine (M2M) communication into system-to-system communication. M2M communication still propels automation significantly when ...

AFL has launched the Rogue cB1 Compact Base, the fastest, most flexible fibre OLTS and OTDR testing platform in the industry. Using state-of-the-art technology, each module is optimised to produce the ...

Belden showed at this year's Hannover Messe how switches supporting Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN) are becoming a reality. Prototype TSN-enabled Hirschmann RSPE35 switches that support this open, real ...

The reason Conet is considered by many in the industry to be the most cost-effective data collection network available is its ability to operate on very low-cost cabling (any grade of a 2-core cable) ...

Moxa’s EDS-528E series is a standalone, compact 28-port managed Ethernet switch that provides four combo Gigabit ports with built-in RJ45 or SFP slots for Gigabit fibre-optic communication. The 24 fast ...

The Ruggedcom RX1400 router with MindConnect running in the VPE1400 is a plug-and-play solution that enables users to read out data with OPC UA and/or an S7-connection from their assets and pre-process ...

There is nothing new about the suitability of EtherCAT for enabling the concepts of Industrie 4.0. The technology has, by design, all the tools necessary to support the digital transformation. As the ...

Moxa’s MGate 5102-PBM-PN gateway provides a communication portal between Profibus devices (e.g., Profibus PLC or drive) and a Profinet host. All models are protected with a rugged metallic casing, are ...

The IO-Link compatible sensor range from Omron currently incorporates through beam, retro-reflective and diffuse reflective photosensors, colour mark sensors, standard proximity sensors and spatter-resistant ...

Knick Elektronische Messgeräte has expanded its slender Memosens transmitter series, MemoRail, for control cabinet installation with a Modbus interface version. The MemoRail Modbus A1405N is a multi-parameter ...

IO-Link (IEC61131-9) is an open standard serial communication protocol that allows for the bidirectional exchange of data from sensors and devices that support IO-Link and are connected to a master.

New BACnet MS/TP interface for connecting up to 64 BACnet field devices.

The new firmware 8.4 for the mGuard security appliances from Phoenix Contact extends the functional scope of the devices to include functions such as Modbus/TCP inspector and DNS-name-based-firewalling. With ...

Omron’s EtherCAT solutions and Internet of Things (IoT) devices are taking centre stage at Africa Automation. In particular, a new IoT EtherCAT module is being launched. The Omron product range on display ...

Jaycor specialises in industrial automation connectivity solutions covering an extensive range of signal transmission and power supply applications across multiple industries. Included in Jaycor’s portfolio ...

The latest JetNet5020G industrial Ethernet switch from Korenix, which can be viewed on Stands D7-D9, is a 16-port fast Ethernet plus 4-port gigabit managed switch designed for field site data convergence ...

OTN is a redundant industrial backbone network that applies the latest technological advances to meet the data, voice and video telecommunications needs of companies and organisations that rely on their ...