Modular industrial patch panel

March 2012 Fieldbus & Industrial Networking

Belden’s new MIPP is a termination panel for cables that need connecting to active equipment such as switches. Thanks to the modular design, it can be linked to create a large single patch panel, to which both fibre and copper cables can be connected.

The MIPP is a new solution that provides the ideal connection between Belden cables and Hirschmann switches. Available in a choice of modules suitable for both fibre and copper cables, up to six modules can be connected to create a single panel that can accommodate both types of cable at the same time for maximum system flexibility. Using patch cords to connect to active equipment, cables can be terminated outside the cabinet in an organised and structured manner to ensure high reliability. The industrial design makes it highly suited for use in machine building, transportation, power generation and distribution as well as for general use in enterprise, buildings and other applications.

Benefits

The MIPP is designed for industrial use where its functionality and reliability can make a significant contribution to the uptime and availability of the system. Thanks to its modular design, installation is quick and easy saving time and reducing set-up costs, whilst at the same time contributing to greater reliability and easier and more efficient system management.

The unit has a lightweight aluminium structure for increased overall versatility. It easy to mount on DIN rail or it can attach at the sides of the cabinets using a wall mount plate. Thanks to its small housing, high port density and modularity, cabinet space is kept to a minimum.

For more information contact Greg Pokroy, Jaycor International, +27 (0)21 447 4247, [email protected], www.jaycor.co.za

Further reading:

Remote I/O modules provide flexible options for distributed applications
Fieldbus & Industrial Networking
Dinkle International is now stocking the iO-GRID NEMO industrial-grade remote input/output modules, offering support for five leading industrial Ethernet protocols and a range of discrete channel configurations for distributed automation applications.

Read more...

---

Local energy solutions rewiring resilience across Africa
News Fieldbus & Industrial Networking
Engineers across Africa are developing practical, scalable energy and mobility solutions supported by the Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation.

Read more...

---

Daudin expands fieldbus modular remote I/O series
Fieldbus & Industrial Networking
: The Dinkle iO-GRID X modular remote I/O family is now available, offering fieldbus coupler modules for major industrial Ethernet protocols, and over 20 types of I/O modules to help integrators and equipment builders create flexible, efficient control systems.

Read more...

---

Siemens and HighByte partner to scale industrial AI
Siemens South Africa IT in Manufacturing Fieldbus & Industrial Networking
Siemens is expanding its Industrial Edge ecosystem through a partnership with HighByte, enabling customers to connect, contextualise and transform data from operational technology and information technology sources to build AI models and applications at scale.

Read more...

---

Automotive Ethernet media converter
Fieldbus & Industrial Networking
HMS Networks has introduced its first automotive ethernet product under the PEAK brand. The PAE-Media Converter is a compact device designed to connect automotive Ethernet (100BASE-T1 or 1000BASE-T1) with standard Ethernet (100BASE-TX or 1000BASE-T) networks.

Read more...

---

3D electrical systems design workflow for electromechanical innovation
Siemens South Africa Fieldbus & Industrial Networking IT in Manufacturing
Siemens has announced new 3D electrical design capabilities within its Capital software, enabling electrical and mechanical engineers to work concurrently in a shared 3D environment to reduce late-stage design changes and accelerate time to market for complex electromechanical products.

Read more...

---

Long-distance signal delivery is critical to rail safety
Omniflex Remote Monitoring Specialists Fieldbus & Industrial Networking
A remote monitoring specialist explains why fibre optic technology is increasingly replacing copper cabling in safety-critical railway signalling systems.

Read more...

---

Building efficiency into cement production with SCADA and IIoT
Adroit Technologies Fieldbus & Industrial Networking
For decades, Adroit Technologies has worked alongside leading cement producers, helping them gain greater visibility into their operations through advanced SCADA and IIoT solutions.

Read more...

---

Loop signature Part 2-5: Interactive control systems
Michael Brown Control Engineering Fieldbus & Industrial Networking
Feedforward control was explained in the previous loop signature articles. One of the examples used was feedforward control of load changes on a heat exchanger when variations occurred in the flow of the process fluid through the exchanger.

Read more...

---

Integrated automation systems in poultry feed production
Adroit Technologies Fieldbus & Industrial Networking
South Africa’s poultry industry is increasingly turning to advanced automation systems to optimise operations. Working in partnership with Adroit Technologies, leading poultry supplier Sovereign implemented the Mitsubishi Adroit Process Suite across a key feed production facility, creating a scalable, integrated system capable of supporting both current operations and future expansion.

Read more...

---