Fieldbus & Industrial Networking


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Safe network communication in underground mines
July 2012
Fibre optic Ethernet based communication for coal mining.

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Media converter optimised for Ethercat networks
July 2012, Beckhoff Automation
Conventional Ethernet media converters do not meet the requirements for a highly deterministic EtherCAT network. In addition to that, standard converters behave ‘transparently’ towards the bus, i.e. they ...

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Moxa's robust, wide temperature Ethernet solutions
July 2012, RJ Connect
Moxa has announced that the ioLogik E1200 series remote Ethernet I/O product now supports an operating temperature range of -40 to 75°C. This new feature ensures reliable and consistent operation in harsh ...

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Moxa's WLAN clients optimised for industrial automation
July 2012, RJ Connect
Moxa’s latest offering is the AWK-1121 Series, an IEEE 802.11 a/b/g WLAN client ruggedised for the industrial networking world. Optimised for applications requiring a dedicated wireless client, the unit ...

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Wireless adoption in process automation
June 2012
Device-level wireless solutions gaining traction in process manufacturing.

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Obtaining stranded information and diagnostics
June 2012, Emerson Automation Solutions
New IEC 62591 WirelessHART adapters help users realise the full potential of these devices by providing easy access to this feature-rich data.

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Expanded speedway/automation system
May 2012
As part of the expansion of Wago’s Speedway modular IP67 automation system, the company’s Profinet-IO fieldbus coupler now supports functions for conformance class B. This allows the application of Link ...

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Fast rolling stock roaming applications
April 2012, RJ Connect
Truly uninterrupted train-to-ground communications with sub-50 ms Turbo Roaming.

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Rockwell Automation's EthetNet/IP connectivity at device level
April 2012, Rockwell Automation
Rockwell Automation has launched a versatile EtherNet/IP communications auxiliary. The new module, an EtherNet/IP-to-DeviceNet link, allows products that sit on a DeviceNet network (eg, Bulletin 193 E3 ...

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Profibus profile 3.02 - as easy as changing a light bulb
April 2012, Endress+Hauser South Africa, PI SA (PROFIBUS & PROFINET SA)
As the first instrument manufacturer to introduce the new Profibus Profile 3.02 standard, Endress+Hauser has eradicated all of the headaches associated with instrument replacement and configuration, making ...

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Fieldbus components for hazardous areas
April 2012, PI SA (PROFIBUS & PROFINET SA)
Wago has expanded its range of fieldbus components for use in hazardous areas. Nearly 30 components from the WAGO-I/O-SYSTEM have received both ATEX and IEC Ex certification for temperatures up to 60°C. ...

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IS Ethernet applied in coal mining
March 2012, Extech Safety Systems
The use of IS PLCs and an IS Ethernet system provides advanced features that are easy to ­assimilate underground for ongoing benefit

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Using VLANs in industrial networks
March 2012, H3iSquared
The importance of planning, configuration and maintenance on Ethernet networks

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Fieldbus Foundation 2012 General Assembly
March 2012
The Fieldbus Foundation is to hold its 2012 General Assembly from 6-8 March in São Paulo, Brazil. This key automation industry event will attract the world’s leading suppliers and end users of Foundation ...

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EtherNet/IP modules for industrial automation applications
March 2012
16 digital channels with universal I/O functionality for direct connections between sensors, actuators and control systems. EtherNet/IP is one of the most important network standards in the field of ...

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Cost effective monitoring from Endress+Hauser
March 2012, PI SA (PROFIBUS & PROFINET SA), Endress+Hauser South Africa
WirelessHART makes it possible to acquire measurements from dense plant areas, remote locations and even moving vessels. Wireless devices are the ideal solution for monitoring important process variables ...

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Ethernet switches for power distribution networks
March 2012, RJ Connect
Moxa has introduced the DIN-Rail PT-508/510 series IEC 61850-3 substation switches, the newest addition to its PowerTrans Ethernet switch series. Tailored for the power utility industry, the PT-508/510 ...

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Modular industrial patch panel
March 2012
Belden’s new MIPP is a termination panel for cables that need connecting to active equipment such as switches. Thanks to the modular design, it can be linked to create a large single patch panel, to which ...

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EtherCAT coupler series integrates digital I/Os
March 2012, Beckhoff Automation
The EK18xx coupler series combines the functionalities of the EK1100 EtherCAT coupler with standard digital I/Os in a single housing. This results in a compact design with dimensions of just 44x100x68 ...

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Rockwell Automation adds control functionality
February 2012, PI SA (PROFIBUS & PROFINET SA), Rockwell Automation
Ethernet/IP facilitates seamless communication, control and flexibility at all levels

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