Fieldbus & Industrial Networking


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Diesel generator monitoring systems
Technews Industry Guide: Maintenance, Reliability & Asset Optimisation 2017, RJ Connect
Five points to consider when connecting and monitoring an engine via a gateway.

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Powerful new HART communicator
Technews Industry Guide: Maintenance, Reliability & Asset Optimisation 2017
HART is the standard for process instruments, with more than twice as many installed devices as its main alternative. Well over 35 million HART devices have been installed since the protocol was developed, ...

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Optical data transmission made simple
April 2017, Countapulse Controls
The Leuze DDLS 500 optical data transmission photoelectric sensor is an innovative device offering many features that make it both efficient and simple to use. Through continuous monitoring of the receiving ...

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Remote I/O system reduces TCO in hazardous areas
April 2017
For greenfield projects and plant retrofits, the market-leading IS1+ Remote I/O system from explosion protection specialist R. Stahl is a future-proof and highly cost-effective solution for data transmission ...

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New additions to Inline I/O system
March 2017, Phoenix Contact
Phoenix Contact simplifies automation of production machines.

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Leverage existing two-wire cables
March 2017, RJ Connect
The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) trend has driven businesses to upgrade their existing networks to IP-based systems. Moxa’s IEX-402/408E Ethernet extenders allow users to leverage existing two-wire ...

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No data lost
March 2017, Siemens South Africa
New test access port for precise analysis.

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EtherCAT P: EtherCAT with integrated power supply
February 2017
Accordingly, this technology has been accepted as addition to the EtherCAT standard within the EtherCAT Technology Group (ETG). The following article explains what EtherCAT P is, whether the EtherCAT ...

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Why Power over Ethernet demands CAT 6A cable
February 2017
Power over Ethernet (PoE) is ideal for supplying a variety of networking, AV and computing devices without the need for an outlet or adapter. It also reduces the amount of building material required to ...

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Simple IO-Link device integration
February 2017, Turck Banner Southern Africa
The TBEN-L-8IOL from Turck offers eight IO-Link masters for Profinet, Ethernet/IP and Modbus TCP in an IP67/IP69K housing. The units are designed to deliver performance and an additional power supply ...

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Five future challenges for ­industrial Ethernet switches
December 2016, RJ Connect
Switches must resist field-level environmental impact If industrial Ethernet technology is increasingly being deployed at remote field locations, industrial Ethernet switch reliability will need to ...

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Omron’s new servo range boosts machine productivity
December 2016, Omron Electronics
The new 1S servo range from Omron offers optimised installation and setup, with features to enhance machine productivity significantly. Designed specifically to meet the needs of today’s machine builders, ...

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The replacement of Profibus DP with Profinet
November 2016, Pepperl+Fuchs
What is already standard in factory automation will eventually also become widespread in the process industry.

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Economical and reliable network solutions
November 2016, Phoenix Contact
Managed Ethernet extender system for a broad range of applications.

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RFID I/O compact module for EtherCAT
November 2016, Turck Banner Southern Africa
Turck’s new BL compact RFID module with an Ethercat interface is now available from RET Automation Controls. The robust IP67 I/O module enables the BL ident RFID system to be connected directly to Ethercat ...

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Reliable Ethernet communication in harsh environments
November 2016, Siemens South Africa
With its new Scalance XP-200 product line, Siemens offers compact industrial Ethernet switches for the setup of electrical line, star and ring structures. The devices feature a low profile, robust metal ...

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Block I/O module for serial interfaces
November 2016, Turck Banner Southern Africa
RET Automation Controls now offers a communication module with serial interfaces for its ultra compact TBEN-S Ethernet block I/O series: The TBEN-S2-2COM is equipped with two serial ports, which can be ...

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AS-I repeater for extended networks
October 2016, ifm - South Africa
Repeaters are used for AS-Interface to enable the network cable run to be extended beyond 100 m. Galvanic separation of network segments and independent voltage supplies ensure stability and the 62 participants ...

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Diagnostics and error localisation with EtherCAT
September 2016
Diagnostic characteristics play a major role in determining a machine’s availability and commissioning time. In addition to error detection, exact error localisation is important. EtherCAT has various ...

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Good reasons to use IO-Link
September 2016, ifm - South Africa
Good reasons to use IO-Link

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