Fieldbus & Industrial Networking


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Hierarchical architectures
March 2010, PI SA (PROFIBUS & PROFINET SA), Pepperl+Fuchs
Pepperl + Fuchs fieldbus High-Power Trunk

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Redundant Ethernet
March 2010, RJ Connect
Turbo Chain provides a flexible and cost saving redundant solution for wind power ­applications

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Hirschmann's Industrial HiVision software
March 2010, Industrial Automation & Control (IAC)
Manage and visualise an industrial network effortlessly

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Hirschmann's new Ethernet switch
March 2010
Profitek has introduced the new MACH1040 Gigabit Ethernet switch to complement its Hirschmann portfolio of networking products. Designed with high-voltage resistance for flexible use, the new switch offers ...

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EtherCAT also a factory network
March 2010, Beckhoff Automation
EtherCAT is a well-established technology for machine level control networks. Now the EtherCAT Technology Group (ETG) has also put a focus on the factory network, enhancing the EtherCAT specification ...

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Emerson extends PlantWeb capability
March 2010, Automation Control Solutions
Foundation Fieldbus interfaces for remote oil, gas and water applications. Emerson Process Management has expanded the benefits of digital field technology and asset management in remote scada applications ...

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Communication in automated plants
March 2010, H3iSquared
Industrial Ethernet has rapidly become a reliable technology for communication within production plants and utility sub­stations. Some of the reason for this rapid change is based on flexibility, open ...

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Westermo enhances Wolverine range
March 2010, Throughput Technologies
New SHDSL extender has managed switching/routing functionality, and enhanced point-to-point extender enabling increased data rates. Westermo Teleindustri has expanded and improved its Wolverine range ...

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RS232 serial device server
March 2010
Advantech’s ADAM-4571L is a one-port RS232 serial device server that provides a robust and cost-effective way to network-enable equipment in an industrial automation environment. It also brings the advantages ...

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Safety applications in Sinumerik
March 2010, PI SA (PROFIBUS & PROFINET SA)
WAGO Profisafe modules integrate safety-related sensors and actuators into Sinumerik-840-D Powerline or Solutionline via Profibus. The 757-662 input module, with eight secure inputs, and the 753-667 I/O ...

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Bernstein switches AS-i enabled
March 2010, Anglo Allied Engineering
Since the introduction of the AS-i (actuator sensor interface) protocol in the early 1990s, the standard has been used in many industrial applications as a bus system for the lowest automation level and ...

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Profitek expands Hirschmann portfolio
March 2010
New media module for switches of the MICE family. The new media module supports PTP (precision time protocol) according to IEEE 1588 V2 and offers a synchronisation accuracy of less than 80 nanoseconds ...

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Relay output module with Ethernet
March 2010
Advantech’s ADAM-6066 is a high power relay output module designed to meet the requirements of higher voltage applications. ADAM-6066’s six­digital output channels are designed for 240 VAC, 5 A ratings, ...

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Siemens expands wireless portfolio
February 2010, Siemens South Africa
First WirelessHart products for the process industry. The Siemens Industry Automation Division has for the first time developed products for WirelessHart communication. The new family comprises two transmitters, ...

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Security routers protect networks
February 2010, Phoenix Contact
The FL Mguard RS-B router from Phoenix Contact is a member of the Mguard product family. This security router protects industrial networks from unauthorised access and operating errors that can lead to ...

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WLAN solution for industrial use
February 2010, Beckhoff Automation
CU8890 WLAN controller enables wireless integration of industrial PCs. With the CU8890, Beckhoff is expanding its range of industrial PC accessories via a WLAN module that is ideal for industrial use. ...

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RuggedCom acquires WiNetworks
December 2009, H3iSquared
Acquisition extends the RuggedCom ‘Smart Grid’ strategy by adding WiMAX wireless ­broadband technology.

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Profinet I/O devices
December 2009, Phoenix Contact
The robust I/O field devices of the Rugged Line product range with IP65/67 protection from Phoenix Contact can be directly mounted in the machine precisely where their functionality is required. With ...

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Serial server connects four devices
December 2009
Advantech’s, EKI-1524 serial device server allows up to four RS232/422/485 serial devices to be remotely monitored, managed and controlled over Ethernet and Internet Protocol (IP) networks. Equipped with ...

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Industrial Ethernet demystified
December 2009, LAPP Southern Africa
Website developed for control engineers and technicians. Understanding the technology and architectures of Ethernet can be of great value as this communication becomes more common in a variety of industrial ...

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