RFID interface module with PLC capabilities December 2017 To streamline RFID integration and data processing in HF and UHF applications, Turck has introduced its TBEN-L-RFID interface module with PLC capabilities via Codesys. This compact module’s controller ...
Configuring secure wireless LAN access to the machine network November 2017, Phoenix Contact The completely networked machine is at the centre of digitalisation and the concepts of Industrie 4.0. But how can such a highly communicative application be designed securely? With the wireless module ...
WirelessHART’s application potential November 2017, Pepperl+Fuchs The open standard based on the HART 7 protocol ensures that sensors from different manufacturers can be integrated into the wireless communication platform without restriction via WirelessHART adaptors ...
Emerson introduces wireless gas monitor November 2017, Emerson Automation Solutions Rosemount 928 extends toxic gas coverage for difficult-to-access applications.
Wireless telemetry gives better control of irrigation systems November 2017 A critical component of farm operations, irrigation systems ensure regular water distribution to crops using a system of pumps, piping and sprayers. As water becomes a more scarce resource and affects ...
Reaching out to remote locations October 2017, Digitial Industries - Process Automation Solutions Process knowledge is valuable, but without measurement there is no accurate knowledge, only speculation. Companies are increasingly being forced to measure process variables that are difficult to reach ...
RS Components introduces wireless access point October 2017, RS South Africa Phoenix Contact’s wireless module enables Ethernet communication across a wide range of industrial applications.
Measurement technology combined with telemetry September 2017, WIKA Instruments The intelligent combination of measurement technology and telemetry opens up new possibilities for process optimisation.
Efficient parkade lighting for Centurion Mall September 2017 Magnet Energy has assisted many leading property groups in South Africa with the design and installation of lighting systems for shopping malls, offices, hotels and industrial applications. The company’s ...
How does telematics actually work? September 2017 According to Gartner’s IT Glossary the word telematics is a merger of tele and matics – short for ‘telecommunications’ and ‘information’, and one of its core functions is to record information about vehicles ...
Yokogawa introduces ProSafe-RS SIL2 September 2017, Yokogawa South Africa Wireless gas detection system offers a total solution including consulting and engineering.
Wireless energy sensor for monitoring electrical assets September 2017, RS South Africa RS Components has announced availability of the PowerTag wireless energy sensor from Schneider Electric, which is designed to monitor miniature circuit breakers (MCBs) and other electrical panel devices. ...
IWLAN infrastructure ensures communication in hot rolling mill September 2017, Siemens South Africa A Vietnamese steel group is building an integrated steel plant south of Hanoi, the largest new construction in the steel industry. The hardware and software required for warehouse management and material ...
Bluetooth field devices now a reality August 2017, Endress+Hauser South Africa Instrument suppliers are developing field devices with HART, Foundation Fieldbus, Profibus and other standard protocols, which allow users easy access to the configuration data. Bluetooth has subsequently ...
Simulation of wireless instrumentation networks August 2017, DesSoft Wireless instrumentation is a new concept for some, as it is still considered to have limited use in the industry. Yet, it is becoming more popular for monitoring of non-critical processes, like tank ...
Emerson expands Plantweb with dual wireless gateway August 2017, Emerson Automation Solutions Emerson has announced a new dual-mode wireless gateway which supports both IEC 62951 WirelessHART and ISA100.11a industrial wireless communications standards. This latest addition expands Emerson’s wireless ...
Precision data-logging systems August 2017, Senseca GHM Messtechnik South Africa has introduced the Delta OHM HD35 wireless data-logging device into the local market. With wireless capabilities, the logging system enables users to remotely access all monitored ...
