On show at Stand D20, the PROCENTEC Mercury from Industrial Data Xchange is an all-in-one mobile analyser that gives the user the ability to troubleshoot, maintain and monitor both Profibus and industrial Ethernet networks. It accounts for mixed architecture facilities that incorporate older networks as well as industrial Ethernet networks. A robust tablet running the new software package, OSIRIS offers remote and wireless connection capabilities, providing an easy to interpret solution that offers mobility from anywhere.
EtherCAT interoperability removes industrial networking barriers
Fieldbus & Industrial Networking
Selecting the right communication technology is one of the most important decisions engineers make, and interoperability helps with that decision. Key development tools and standards ensure interoperability among many EtherCAT devices and manufacturers.
Read more...Condition monitoring to go Turck Banner Southern Africa
Fieldbus & Industrial Networking
Anyone who wants to efficiently monitor the climate in control cabinets will find a comprehensive range of control cabinet monitors for the DIN rail in Turck Banner’s cabinet condition monitoring family.
Read more...System-on-module for industrial IoT applications
Fieldbus & Industrial Networking
An established pioneer in embedded device connectivity, NetBurner has announced the launch of its latest solution, the SOMRT1061 System-on-Module (SOM). With impressive performance in a small 25,4 mm size, it is ideal for use as a main system processor, a network sub-processor, or even an encrypted Serial to Ethernet server.
Read more...Case history 194: Boiler level control problem. Michael Brown Control Engineering
Editor's Choice Fieldbus & Industrial Networking
A boiler level control in a petrochemical refinery was causing problems, as the level was cycling badly and taking a long time to recover from sudden load changes. In addition, there were frequent high-level alarms.
Read more...KROHNE reaches important milestone in Ethernet-APL KROHNE
Fieldbus & Industrial Networking
In December 2023, KROHNE made Ethernet-APL demo devices available to selected customers. This step marks an important milestone in the company’s own Ethernet APL development project for various sensor types. Ethernet-APL technology is a revolution in the process industry.
Read more...Pioneering connectivity for 4IR LAPP Southern Africa
Fieldbus & Industrial Networking
As industries increasingly move towards digitalisation, the need for streamlined, efficient and cost-effective connectivity solutions has never been more crucial. At the heart of this transformation is Single Pair Ethernet, a revolutionary technology that LAPP has embraced and developed to meet the evolving demands of the modern industrial environment.
Read more...When to upgrade your systems and processes
Fieldbus & Industrial Networking
In the manufacturing and mining environments, where downtime is not an option, how does one determine the optimal time to upgrade your systems and processes, with the minimum amount of downtime to ensure that you maintain your productivity targets?
Read more...Integrating networks in CNC machinery RJ Connect
Fieldbus & Industrial Networking
A leading global manufacturer of industrial machinery wanted to aggregate multiple applications into its CNC machines. Due to the use of different proprietary networks, integrating the networks and maintaining the components required substantial effort.
Read more...Standardising information in process automation applications
Fieldbus & Industrial Networking
The co-owners of the Process Automation Device Information Model have released the PA-DIM Version 1.1 specification. This release, a testament to collective efforts, includes expanded device-type support for process analysers, and an enhanced basic hierarchy structure with new extensions, benefiting the industrial user and vendor manufacturing community.