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 ...
Wago introduces realtime clock March 2008, Shorrock Automation 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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Programmable industrial router December 2007, Shorrock Automation The eWON 2xxx series is the intelligent remote access solution for PLCs, standalone equipment and other devices, with many embedded features, advanced services and tools. This programmable industrial ...
Profisafe for Profibus and Profinet December 2007, Shorrock Automation New safety products for Profibus and Profinet have been added to the WAGO range. A four-channel input module, eight-channel input module and dual-channel four-input four-output module are suitable for ...
Magnetrol offers free PACTware - FDT/DTM capability December 2007 Magnetrol transmitters have been equipped for some time to work with device type management (DTM), allowing users to troubleshoot and configure units from a distance using PACTware (or other field device ...
