Fieldbus & Industrial Networking


Third generation gateways

September 2012 Fieldbus & Industrial Networking

The new gateways from ifm electronic provide fast connection from AS-i to Profibus. With a colour display and web interface, the status of all AS-i slaves is recognisable at a single glance. The quick set-up menu and intuitive handling facilitate installation and diagnosis. In addition, the web interface allows full remote access.

The flexible voltage supply ensures a low-cost integration into the application. The units can be operated via AS-i power supplies, DC power supplies or a combination of both. It is also possible to supply several AS-i networks via a single power supply. The AS-i gateways feature ultra-short transfer times and AS-i double address recognition, as well as a 45 mm colour display that provides clear diagnosis and setup. The Profibus DP interface has a certified DPVO and DPV1 functionality, while the AS-i masters conform to the M4 profile. Type AC1411 has one AS-Interface while type AC1412 has two. All types have an earth fault monitor and Profinet certification according to conformance class B.

For more information contact Chris Cronjé, ifm electronic SA, 0861 436 772, [email protected], www.ifm.com/za



Credit(s)



Share this article:
Share via emailShare via LinkedInPrint this page

Further reading:

EtherCAT interoperability removes industrial networking barriers
Fieldbus & Industrial Networking
Selecting the right communication technology is one of the most important decisions engineers make, and interoperability helps with that decision. Key development tools and standards ensure interoperability among many EtherCAT devices and manufacturers.

Read more...
Condition monitoring to go
Turck Banner Southern Africa Fieldbus & Industrial Networking
Anyone who wants to efficiently monitor the climate in control cabinets will find a comprehensive range of control cabinet monitors for the DIN rail in Turck Banner’s cabinet condition monitoring family.

Read more...
Affordable building management system product range
Fieldbus & Industrial Networking
Schneider Electric has unveiled its EasyLogic Building Management System range, designed for basic building architectures, to the local marketplace. This is a complete and cost-effective range of field controllers and sensors that are both easy to install and scalable.

Read more...
Flexible EtherCAT communication interface for DALI-2
Beckhoff Automation Fieldbus & Industrial Networking
The EL6821 EtherCAT Terminal from Beckhoff allows up to 64 DALI/DALI-2 slaves and 64 DALI-2 input devices to be connected. The TwinCAT 3 System Manager makes it easy to configure and parameterise DALI devices flexibly.

Read more...
EtherCAT-based control technology for building automation
Beckhoff Automation Fieldbus & Industrial Networking
Modern non-residential buildings place many high demands on building automation. This can be optimally implemented with EtherCAT-based control technology from Beckhoff, which provides an efficient central automation architecture thanks to ultra-fast data communication.

Read more...
PC-based control for university studies
Beckhoff Automation Fieldbus & Industrial Networking
The IDEA box developed at Heilbronn University of Applied Sciences is designed to introduce students to the topic of Industry 4.0 in a simple and practical way. At the core of the corresponding demo case is PC-based control from Beckhoff.

Read more...
HMI with maximum performance in the smallest of spaces
ifm - South Africa SCADA/HMI
Whenever clear communication, precision and performance in the smallest of spaces are required, the most compact member of ifm’s ecomatDisplay family is the perfect choice. The 11 cm HMI makes no compromises when it comes to human-machine interaction.

Read more...
Smart alternative for float switches
ifm - South Africa Sensors & Transducers
With the LI level sensor, you can reliably detect leakages and point levels on a permanent basis. The capacitive measuring system has no moving parts. Malfunction or maintenance issues due to deposits on the mechanical parts are therefore eliminated.

Read more...
A new standard in high-speed Ethernet communication
Fieldbus & Industrial Networking
The TXMC897 module from TEWS Technologies supports a range of Ethernet standards and speeds, making it suitable for diverse applications, including the defence, industrial, and IIoT markets.

Read more...
ifm South Africa celebrates new warehouse
ifm - South Africa News
ifm South Africa recently celebrated the launch of its new warehouse.

Read more...