Take advantage of communication opportunities provided by HART signals: consistent information flow increases availability
04 September, 2012 | Supplied by: Phoenix Contact Pty LtdEvery manufacturer and user active in the area of process engineering is familiar with the HART protocol but experience has shown that the procedure is commonly known but rarely used.
Network security for automated production
20 August, 2012 | Supplied by: Phoenix Contact Pty LtdZF Sachs, with 16,500 employees, has been a renowned partner in the automotive industry for more than 100 years. The traditional office network security solution, using VLANs, was rejected by ZF Sachs as being unsuitable in the harsh environment of the plant floor.
Improving manufacturing competitiveness with modern communication technology
12 August, 2012 by Falk Hohmann, Product Manager, PLC and Networks, Siemens Australia*It often seems that the cards are stacked against Australian manufacturers and the industry in general. If we’re not facing a global financial crisis, it’s a high Aussie dollar and expected increases in energy prices.
Moxa NPort W2150A/W2250A series RS232/422/485 to wireless IEEE 802.11a/b/g device servers
09 August, 2012 | Supplied by: Madison TechnologiesThe NPort W2150A/W2250A series allows secure data access with WEP/WPA/WPA2/802.1x encryption, consumes only 2.4 W of power and supports wide-temperature operation.
Emerson Smart Wireless Gateway with EtherNet/IP output
07 August, 2012 | Supplied by: Emerson Automation SolutionsEmerson has introduced a Smart Wireless Gateway with native EtherNet/IP output, providing ease of integration and enhanced security functionality.
Allen-Bradley 1794-AENTR and 1794-AENTRXT dual-port EtherNet/IP adapters
30 July, 2012 | Supplied by: Rockwell Automation AustraliaThese EtherNet/IP adapters support a device-level ring (DLR) topology to provide robust network infrastructure and fast recovery time.
Secomea LinkManager Mobile
16 July, 2012 | Supplied by: Daanet Pty LtdLinkManager Mobile can run on an iPhone, iPad or Android smartphones and tablets.
Moxa PowerTrans PT-7528 28-port rackmount ethernet switch
12 July, 2012 | Supplied by: Madison TechnologiesWith IEC 61850-3 and IEEE 1613 certifications, modular design and high copper port density, the PT-7528 is suitable for station-level deployments in power substations.
Transition Networks Indura series managed ethernet switches
05 July, 2012 | Supplied by: T Data Pty LtdThe Indura series of industrial, managed switches from Transition Networks provide fully hardened solutions designed to operate reliably in harsh environments.
Chemical plant avoids fugitive emissions with wireless valve monitoring
04 July, 2012 | Supplied by: Emerson Automation SolutionsHarcros Chemicals has been using manual valves for sampling, directing, injection and extraction processes at its Kansas City plant. Installing wireless valve monitoring has increased safety in hazardous areas and reduced the risk of fugitive emissions.
Allen-Bardley 1794-AENTR FLEX I/O Dual Port EtherNet/IP Communication Adapter Module
03 July, 2012 | Supplied by: Rockwell Automation AustraliaThe 1794-AENTR includes two EtherNet/IP ports configured as embedded switches that support not only the conventional star and tree topologies but also the daisy chain and Device Level Ring (DLR) topologies.
Moxa EDS-G205A-4PoE switches
27 June, 2012 | Supplied by: Madison TechnologiesThe Moxa EDS-G205A-4PoE switches are 5-port, unmanaged full-gigabit ethernet switches supporting Power-over-Ethernet on ports 2 to 5.
Schneider Electric Trio data radio range
14 June, 2012 | Supplied by: Schneider ElectricSchneider Electric’s range of Trio data radios is claimed to reduce installation and maintenance costs associated with the monitoring and control of remote telemetry systems while ensuring data integrity over short- and long-haul distances.
Siemens Sinema Server network management software
10 June, 2012 | Supplied by: Siemens LtdSinema Server has been specially designed for the continuous monitoring of industrial ethernet and Profinet networks by plant operators and by the maintenance and service personnel.
Competing for the future - does wireless play a part?
10 June, 2012 by Brett Biondi, Wireless Business Development Manager ANZ and Michael Totten, Wireless Specialist ANZ, Emerson Process Management | Supplied by: Emerson Automation SolutionsThere can be no doubt that the heart of any operation is the process control system. More recently, industry is embracing a paradigm shift away from localised operations via distributed control, to embracing the need for remote operations centres controlling and monitoring multiple facilities.
