Fieldbus & Industrial Networking


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Ethernet I20
March 2006, Allpronix
An easy way to link inputs to outputs without a PLC, PC or master CPU, is by using Acromag Ethernet modules. Users can convert their sensor inputs at Point A (be it a six channel 4 to 20 mA, 0 to 10 V ...

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Ethernet redundant ring with copper and fibre
March 2006, Allpronix
Acromag's new 8-port Web-managed industrial switch offers industrial Ethernet features such as redundant ring technology, port VLAN, Quality of Service (QoS), Internet Group Management Protocol (IGMP) ...

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Industrial Ethernet solution
March 2006, Throughput Technologies
The applicom Industrial Ethernet solution provides high speed deterministic communication from PC applications to PLCs and I/O modules of the major vendors: Alstom, Altus, GE Fanuc, Mitsubishi, Omron, ...

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Profibus I/O modules
March 2006, Allpronix
The Acromag range of Profibus I/O modules feature universal input/output ranges and an intelligent micro controller offering flexibility and powerful monitoring and control capabilities. The modules ...

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Fast Ethernet hub facilitates network expansion
March 2006, Phoenix Contact
The industrial-grade FL Hub 8TX-ZF hubs from the Phoenix Contact Factory Line series, allow networks to be expanded right down to the field level quickly, cost-effectively, and without the need for configuration. ...

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Ethernet SHDSL extender
February 2006, Throughput Technologies
The DDW-100 is a plug-and-play Industrial Ethernet SHDSL extender. It is designed as a transparent Ethernet Extender for 10/100 Base TX networks. SHDSL represents the best of several symmetric DSL technologies. ...

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Easy integration of I/O signals with Profinet
February 2006, Phoenix Contact
The new Inline Block IO Module ILB PN 24 DI16 DIO16-2TX from Phoenix Contact makes it possible to integrate I/O signals with a Profinet system easily and quickly. Sixteen fixed inputs and 16 freely assignable ...

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RS232/422/485 to Ethernet data gateway
February 2006
The ADAM-4570/4571, available from ProMicro, is a fast and cost effective data gateway between RS232/422/485 and Ethernet interfaces for remotely controlling and monitoring devices via the Internet. A ...

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Fieldbus moves into the next generation
January 2006
The fieldbus industry has introducted two new complementary technologies - FDT and Enhanced EDDL

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Ethernet as a single solution
December 2005, Rockwell Automation
The attraction of moving to an Ethernet for plant control is based on the fact that Ethernet is already well established on the factory floor for information and visualisation

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Fieldbus blocks
December 2005, Temperature Controls
The MTL Megablocks are now available in two, four, eight, 10 and 12-drop versions. The range provides versions for installation in all hazardous areas with certification that covers all hazardous area ...

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Switch offers fast network recovery
December 2005, Throughput Technologies
Westermo Teleindusti Sweden, represented in southern Africa by Throughput Technologies, is offering its Lynx 1400 GigE switch with either one or two gigabit ports. A combination of copper and fibre-optic ...

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Ethernet direct input-to-output
December 2005, Allpronix
Acromag Ethernet modules are an easy way to link inputs to outputs - without a PLC, PC or master CPU. Sensor inputs at Point A (be they six channel 4-20 mA, 0-10 V d.c., thermocouples or RTD's input, ...

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Remote I/O modules for various buses
November 2005, Allpronix
The EtherNet/IP and Modbus TCP/IP I/O modules, have a built-in network port eliminating the space and expense of a bus-coupler unit. Modules interface up to 12 analog or digital I/O signals directly to ...

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Next generation system I/O
November 2005, Turck Banner Southern Africa
Turck is offering its new BL67 system I/O. The BL67 solution combines all the flexibility of in the cabinet PLC I/O systems with modularity, ruggedness, and connectorisation. The BL67 product family complements ...

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Profinet network starter kit
November 2005, Phoenix Contact
Profinet is an Ethernet standard that meets the requirements for universal, realtime and future-proof communication across all corporate levels. Users who wish to familiarise themselves with the handling ...

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Industrial Ethernet solution
November 2005, Throughput Technologies
The applicom Industrial Ethernet solution provides high-speed deterministic communication from PC applications to PLCs and I/O modules of the major vendors: Alstom, Altus, GE Fanuc, Mitsubishi, Omron, ...

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.NET application framework and portal
September 2005, Adroit Technologies
The IT and developer communities have been waiting for a configurable portal that delivers on what .NET promised. Viznet from Adroit Technologies delivers an all-in-one application that can easily expose ...

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Industrial Ethernet converters
September 2005, Centurion Micro Electronics (CME)
Anticipating the growing demand for Ethernet-enabled devices, in 2004 Advantech introduced its serial to Ethernet and Ethernet to fibre-optic communication solutions. The company offers multiport modules ...

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SMS OPC server for GSM cellular networks
September 2005, Omniflex Remote Monitoring Specialists
Omniflex has developed an OPC server for GSM cellular networks to support short message service (SMS) transmission of data from remote outstations that require monitoring. The suitability of GSM networks ...

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