Fieldbus & Industrial Networking


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Configurable Foundation Fieldbus indicators
July 2011, Extech Safety Systems
Beka’s new Foundation Fieldbus indicators feature easy to read 20 mm high 5 digit displays, 31 segment bargraphs and can be configured on-site as fieldbus nodes or as listeners. As a node, the indicator ...

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Ethernet into the field device
June 2011, Industrial Automation & Control (IAC)
The fast way to network connectivity. Hirschmann’s new embedded Ethernet module (EEM) brings network connectivity into the field device, granting Ethernet access, or enabling integration in network management ...

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Ethernet transmission via Bluetooth
June 2011
Wago has introduced a Bluetooth Ethernet gateway to join its range of automation products. The new gateway transfers Ethernet protocols (Profinet, Modbus/TCP or EtherNet/IP) transparently via Bluetooth2.0. ...

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Hirschmann's WLAN firmware
June 2011, Industrial Automation & Control (IAC)
Integrate WLAN devices into Profinet and Ethernet/IP networks. The new HiLCOS 8.50 WLAN firmware from Hirschman enables the integration of access points and clients in Profinet and Ethernet/IP networks ...

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Fieldbus coupler supports Ethercat
12 May 2011
The 750-354 EtherCAT fieldbus coupler boasts a very powerful data transfer capability

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Siemens extends power management functionality
May 2011, Siemens South Africa
New communication module for PAC measuring devices enables cost-effective power monitoring in the manufacturing industry. With the new Switched Ethernet Profinet module, Siemens is expanding the function ...

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Conditioning monitoring an integral part of PC control
May 2011, Beckhoff Automation
Scientific Automation: EL3632 EtherCAT terminal records status data via IEPE accelerometers. Condition monitoring functions can be integrated simply and cost effectively into the EtherCAT I/O system ...

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Korenix switches provide redundancy and security
May 2011, Allpronix
Korenix’s new firmware in the JetNet 5428G series rackmount managed switches adds new features such as MSTP network redundancy, Private VLAN and QinQ for enhancing the reliability, performance and data ...

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Hirschmann's new PoE module
May 2011, Industrial Automation & Control (IAC)
Hirschmann has extended its product range to include a new fan-free PoE/PoE Plus module for workgroup switches in the MACH100 range. The module, which possesses eight Fast Ethernet ports (10/100 BASE-TX), ...

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Hirschmann octopus range extended
May 2011, Industrial Automation & Control (IAC)
Hirschmann has extended its Octopus range to include a new unmanaged Fast Ethernet switch. The switch, which also supports automation protocols such as Profinet, EtherNet/IP and Modbus TCP, possesses ...

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Network solutions in the industrial water industry
April 2011, Industrial Automation & Control (IAC)
In today’s water and wastewater treatment plants, uncompromising reliability and maximum availability under extreme conditions are called for: humidity, grit, sludge and in some cases corrosion causing ...

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Lapp extends Fieldbus range
1 April 2011, LAPP Southern Africa, PI SA (PROFIBUS & PROFINET SA)
Lapp Kabel has extended its range of Unitronic fieldbus products. In addition to passive fieldbus modules for sensor/actuator applications, the company now also supplies active components. The extensive ...

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Gigabit secure router from Moxa
1 April 2011, RJ Connect
The EDR-G903 series from Moxa is a new gigabit performance Firewall/VPN secure router designed to defend industrial networks. This is done by safeguarding sensitive control networks and mission-critical ...

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Industrial Ethernet radio system
1 April 2011, Throughput Technologies
Throughput Technologies will be displaying the RadioLinx industrial Ethernet radio systems from ProSoft. These include the new 802.11N radios with link speeds up to 300 Mbits/sec and very secure radio ...

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Westermo operating system
1 April 2011, Throughput Technologies
Throughput Technologies will be showing the range of Ethernet-based products operating on the Westermo Operating System (WeOS). These include the Red Fox Routing Switches, the Lynx + Switches, the Ethernet ...

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Elpro wireless module
1 April 2011, PI SA (PROFIBUS & PROFINET SA)
Tabateq specialises in wireless systems for demanding applications, which include complex self-healing networks, high-speed profibus, Ethernet or remote I/O. The robustness and ease of use of the Elpro ...

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Ethernet communication at all levels
1 April 2011, Schneider Electric South Africa
Schneider Electric will give a first-hand practical demonstration of its collaborative process automation solution, PlantStruxure, focusing on the solution’s networks and communications. These are built ...

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Fieldbus demonstration station
1 April 2011, PI SA (PROFIBUS & PROFINET SA), Yokogawa South Africa
In-plant communication may make use of a combination of different communication protocols. Yokogawa is mindful of these customer requirements and has products using Wireless ISA 100, BRAIN, Foundation ...

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Extreme robust network solutions
1 April 2011, Industrial Automation & Control (IAC)
IAC will be showcasing its world-class Hirschmann networking solutions for harsh industrial environments. Visitors will be able to get a firsthand impression of the extensive competence of Hirschmann ...

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Intrinsically safe DART Fieldbus
1 April 2011, Pepperl+Fuchs, PI SA (PROFIBUS & PROFINET SA)
DART Fieldbus is part of the FieldConnex series of fieldbus infrastructure components by Pepperl+Fuchs. DART Technology, which is also known as Power-I, enables high power levels while maintaining ignition ...

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