Fieldbus & Industrial Networking


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Layer 3 Ethernet switch
May 2008, RJ Connect
The EDS-828 series of switches from Moxa feature 4 Gigabit-speed wire connections, Layer 3 IP routing, redundant ring technology, and a modular design. The industrial-class switch is suitable for use ...

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Optical link modules
May 2008, Siemens South Africa
Siemens Automation and Drives has overhauled the Profibus optical link modules (OLMs) in the new Version 4.0 and equipped them with additional functionality. The new features include improved electromagnetic ...

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EtherCAT - an overview
March 2008, Beckhoff Automation
With EtherCAT technology, Beckhoff overcomes the system limitations of other Ethernet solutions

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Troubleshooting the fieldbus physical layer
March 2008, Turck Banner Southern Africa
TURCK has introduced a revolutionary new diagnostic power conditioner system (DPC) for FOUNDATION fieldbus. The power conditioning system features an integrated diagnostics module that provides the end ...

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Wago introduces realtime clock
March 2008
The RTC module 750-640 provides the higher-level control system with the actual time and is compatible with all Wago 750/753 series fieldbus nodes. The time is buffered and continues to run for up to ...

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A redundant optical network for realtime communications
March 2008, CBI-electric: low voltage
Support for the high-speed Ethernet-based CC-Link IE newtork is now available from Mitsubishi Electric. The company launched its first products for the new network standard of the CC-Link Partner Association ...

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Foundation Fieldbus diagnostic tool
March 2008, Extech Safety Systems
MTL has launched the new F809F diagnostics module for use on Foundation Fieldbus networks that offers a unique overview of the physical layer status by being installed as a fieldbus device. This enables ...

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Ethernet resolves substation dilemmas
March 2008, RJ Connect
Moxa has introduced a range of industrial device networking products to enable seamless integrated communications for power substation automation. To stand up to the tough and high-voltage substation ...

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Industrial Ethernet switches with diverse applicability
March 2008, Siemens South Africa
Siemens Automation and Drives (A&D) has developed an entire range of new industrial Ethernet switches. The Scalance X-300 product line consists of compact switches that offer functions from the IT area ...

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Documentation and fieldbus technology
March 2008, DesSoft
As technology improves, not all documentation systems can adapt to these changes. Some people also have a problem adapting to these changes and want to do things within comfort zones or old methods leading ...

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Ethernet control panel with 145 mm display
March 2008, Beckhoff Automation
With its new CP6608 Ethernet Control Panel, Beckhoff has expanded the 'Economy' series with a 145 mm display version. The panel features an integrated PC with Intel IXP420 processor and several interfaces, ...

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Isolated communication card
March 2008
The PCI-1622CU from Advantech is an 8-port RS422/485 universal PCI communication card for PCI bus systems. Offering surge and isolation protection, the card is engineered for long-distance outdoor communications ...

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New router connects remotely
March 2008, Throughput Technologies
The Westermo ED-210 is an industrial Ethernet router with integrated 4-port Ethernet switch and telephone modem that can be configured for use in a number of different applications. As a basic PPP router ...

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Ethernet switches address convergence
February 2008, Rockwell Automation
Rockwell Automation has announced the introduction of a full portfolio of switches and infrastructure products designed to effectively manage realtime control and information flow throughout the manufacturing ...

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Multiprotocol solution for realtime Ethernet
February 2008, Beckhoff Automation
Beckhoff has introduced the CU2508 port multiplier for realtime Ethernet networks. In addition to EtherCAT and standard TCP/IP, PROFINET and EtherNet/IP are supported. In this way, several Ethernet protocols ...

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Ethernet to optical fibre media converters
January 2008
Advantech's EKI-2541M and EKI-2541S transparently convert Ethernet signals for fibre-optic transmission. The devices are designed to provide (electro magnetic interference) EMI immunity industrial networking ...

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Connecting modular I/O to Mechatrolink
January 2008, Phoenix Contact
A new inline bus coupler for Mechatrolink bridges I/O and the Mechatrolink network can be used to couple multiple inline automation modules. Mechatrolink is an open network for motion control that can ...

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Plug-and-play fieldbus display
January 2008, Turck Banner Southern Africa
The new fieldbus displays by Turck enable local indication of process values provided by Profibus-PA or Foundation Fieldbus stations. Models FD-48-T317/EX and FD-49-T317/EX display up to three process ...

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The RadioLinx 802.11 Industrial Hotspot
January 2008, Throughput Technologies
Throughput Technologies has introduced the new RadioLinx 802.11abg Industrial Hotspot Ethernet radios from ProSoft Technology. The devices are available in both DIN mounting for panels, as well as in ...

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Valve positioner with digital interface
January 2008, Spirax Sarco South Africa
The SP300 range of positioners incorporates Hall effect sensing enabling remote mounting from the valve to protect against excessive vibration or temperature. Digital communication capability has been ...

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