Optimising PLC network ­performance and management
May 2013, RJ Connect

Three facets of PLC network optimisation can ensure high network availability and maximise network flexibility.

New BusWorksXT Ethernet I/O modules from Allpronix
May 2013, Allpronix

Allpronix has announced the new Acromag XT1110 and XT1120 digital I/O modules as initial releases in the new BusWorks XT series of Ethernet monitoring and control devices. A number of models support Modbus ...

Permanent Profibus network ­monitoring with COMbricks
April 2013, Industrial Data Xchange (IDX)

Profibus is a highly reliable and robust industrial communications system. However, due to poor adherence to installation guidelines, the effects of time or human error, the network may experience communications ...

EtherCAT box delivers better monitored power in the field
April 2013, Beckhoff Automation

The new EP9214 power distributor box enables the local distribution and switching off of the power supply, providing the ability to exceed the power limitation specified by typical M8 plug connectors. ...

Symmetricom delivers precise time for smart grid
April 2013, Comtest

Symmetricom has announced a new timing solution that meets the stringent microsecond accuracy requirements of smart grid substations. Specifically designed for operations such as wide area measurement ...

WirelessHART pressure, level and flow ­transmitters from Smar
April 2013, Allpronix

The LD400 WirelessHART series is a complete line of smart transmitters for differential, absolute, gauge, high static differential pressure and flow measurement, as well as models for level, remote seal ...

Belden adds new Hirschmann PowerMice
April 2013, Profitek

Belden Inc has introduced the new PowerMice, the third generation of the modular industrial communication equipment family from its Hirschmann product portfolio. This modular switch for DIN rail mounting ...

Moxa’s multiple WAN routing solution
April 2013, RJ Connect

Moxa’s MIRF software package is a full-stack framework that helps customers develop multiple WAN routing applications on wireless computers. MIRF comes freely bundled with Moxa´s V2426-LX, V2422-LX and ...

Industrial Ethernet for automation applications
March 2013, H3iSquared

Redundancy is critical for reliability and uptime in industrial Ethernet applications.

Wireless liberates stranded information and diagnostics
March 2013, Emerson Process Management SA

New IEC 62591 WirelessHART adaptors help users realise the full potential of devices by providing easy access to this feature-rich data.

Advances in integrated CIP Motion over Ethernet/IP
March 2013, Rockwell Automation

Rockwell Automation is featuring integrated CIP Motion on Ethernet/IP in its new midrange portfolio.

Safer down the line
March 2013, KlareTech

Safety systems that can transfer signals over Ethernet-based networks such as PowerLink can enjoy advantages in many different areas when compared to their hardwired safety circuit counterparts. One of ...

Fast WLAN for the control cabinet
March 2013, Phoenix Contact

With its industrial WLAN Access Point/Client WLAN 5100, Phoenix Contact presents a new device for wireless communication in accordance with the WLAN standard IEEE 802.11n. The wireless component supports ...

FDT provides factory fieldbus flexibility
March 2013

Traditionally, FDT (Field Device Technology) had been associated largely with process automation and process field devices, but this is no longer the case. Suppliers in the factory automation space are ...