Fieldbus & Industrial Networking


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Reliable communication ­infrastructure for smart grid ­systems
June 2015, H3iSquared
A smart grid is a utility grid that uses an Ethernet communications network to link various remote sites and control rooms into a single logical entity. This network architecture can then be used automatically and remotely to gather and act on information.

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Intelligent fault protection
June 2015, Pepperl+Fuchs
New diagnostics-enabled device couplers for fieldbus.

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New FieldConnex components with an IQ
May 2015, Pepperl+Fuchs
Increased process system availability through intelligent fieldbus components with diagnostic capability.

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IO-Link hub with 16 universal inputs/outputs
May 2015, Turck Banner Southern Africa
Turck’s IO-Link hub brings 16 incoming or outgoing digital signals to the controller via IO-Link. Each port of the TBIL-M1-16DXP can be used as an input or output without any configuration required. This ...

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Finding a better protocol conversion solution between PLCs and devices
April 2015, RJ Connect
In this white paper, we show how industrial Ethernet gateways can be used to create a communication gateway between VFDs and PLCs which is easy to install and maintain.

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PC-based control links smart metering with big data
April 2015, Beckhoff Automation
For efficient energy management in building and plant operation, it is necessary to log the consumption of water, electricity, and heat at the shortest possible intervals. PC-based control from Beckhoff ...

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Multi-channel data acquisition for test bench applications
April 2015
The data acquisition device GEN3t in HBM Test and Measurement’s Genesis Highspeed family is available in both portable and control cabinet versions. The development of this data acquisition device is ...

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Radioline signal connection via Modbus RTU
April 2015, Phoenix Contact
I/O signals from Phoenix Contact’s Radioline systems can now be connected directly to control units via the Modbus RTU protocol. For this, the radio master wirelessly collects I/O signals from up to 250 ...

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Efficient connection simple operation
March 2015, Pepperl+Fuchs
The benefit of fieldbus installations extended to hazardous areas.

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Belden’s industrial patching and termination solutions
January 2015
Versatile patch panels deliver one solution for structured management of fibre, copper or combination cabling.

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Avoiding latency in a substation automation network
December 2014, RJ Connect
Enabling efficient and visually represented PRP/HSR network management.

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Omni fieldbus concept for integrating encoders
December 2014, SICK Automation Southern Africa
When it comes to integrating sensors into industrial fieldbuses, every industry has its own individual requirements. This is why there are more than two dozen industrial communication systems available ...

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Remote I/O systems ideal for plant modernisation
December 2014, Pepperl+Fuchs
There are many possible reasons why a plant operator may decide to modernise:    • The plant that has grown over the years can no longer be extended in the same way as before due to the system architecture. • ...

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Harting’s Ha-VIS4100 Gigabit switches
December 2014, Hiconnex
Enabling Ethernet backbone structures in railway applications.

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Turck introduces block I/O stations for industrial Ethernet
December 2014, Turck Banner Southern Africa
The FEN20 in-cabinet I/O station automatically recognises EtherNet/IP, Profinet or Modbus TCP ­protocols on power-up.

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Protection for the fieldbus where it is really needed
November 2014, Pepperl+Fuchs
So what is the experience with availability of fieldbus installations in practice? And which potential causes are actually responsible for failures? Without knowing the answers to these questions, it ...

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Yokogawa introduces multi-protocol wireless adaptor
October 2014, Yokogawa South Africa
Yokogawa Electric Corporation has announced a multi-protocol wireless adaptor that enables wired field instruments or analytical sensors to be used as ISA100 Wireless devices, and that support communications ...

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Efficient networks with Satel radios
October 2014, LAPP Southern Africa
Finland’s E.ON companies are part of the international E.ON energy group. E.ON Kainuu Sähköverkko is engaged in the planning, construction and maintenance of electricity networks, and in the purchase ...

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Moxa’s dual radio solution
October 2014, RJ Connect
Zero packet loss for critical automation ­applications.

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Safety encapsulated antenna from Siemens
October 2014, Siemens South Africa
Siemens has launched a new flanged, encapsulated antenna with a measuring range of up to 20 metres for the Sitrans LR250 radar level transmitter. Advantage of the new antenna for the user: minimal maintenance ...

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