Industrial ethernet

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  • High-availability architectures for ethernet in manufacturing
    While ethernet networking has been making inroads into the manufacturing plant, the need for a high-availability network architecture is far greater than in its traditional use as an IT network.
  • PoE switches for industrial networking
    Power over Ethernet (PoE) is one of the hottest topics in ethernet networking applications today. In addition to commercial IT applications, more and more PoE technologies are being deployed in industrial operations.
  • Determinism in industrial ethernet:
    A technology overview — Part 2
    In Part 1 of this article we looked generally at the types of innovations that have been used to make use of ethernet in process plants and factory automation. This month we look at some of the most well-known implementations.
  • Determinism in industrial ethernet:
    A technology overview — Part 1
    The benefits of using well-established ethernet and internet technologies in industrial plants are too great to ignore, but overcoming the requirement for real-time operation has led to some innovative approaches to how this ubiquitous technology can be used in process plants and factory automation.
  • Ethernet in harsh environments
    Ethernet is the most prevalent LAN application worldwide, offering the benefits of standardisation, low-cost components and high-performance switching technology. It’s easy to configure and install.
  • Migrating from serial to ethernet: the impact of latency
    When considering the migration of a directly linked device to the world of networked devices, it is important to understand the context of the connection. This article discusses the barriers one might encounter
  • The reality of real-time ethernet
    'Seamless connectivity' is undoubtedly one of the catch-cries of the Australian automation industry today. It brings to mind 'integrated communications', 'real-time data', 'e-manufacturing' and 'internet-enabled control'
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  • ORing IGS-3032GC 5-port managed gigabit ethernet switch
    ORing’s Greyhound Series IGS-3032GC is a 5-port, managed gigabit ethernet switch that features three 10/100/1000 Base-Tx and two gigabit combination SFP ports.
  • Hirschmann RSB20 series of managed switches
    The Hirschmann RSB20 series of managed switches consists of 16 models that are distinguished by the number and type of ports offered, factory settings for EtherNet/IP and specific operating temperature ranges. This is intended to provide an economically attractive entry into the segment of managed switches, where customers only pay for their exact equipment (feature and function) needs. The RSB20 range permits customised, hardened and reliable communications solutions that suit the user’s individual technical need.
  • Advantech EKI-7659CPI industrial managed PoE ethernet switch
    The EKI-7659CPI is an industrial managed PoE ethernet switch featuring eight PoE ports and two gigabit ethernet ports. The EKI-7659CPI supports IP-based monitoring and control, allowing users to access up to eight devices connecting through a standard web browser to manage features such as power status, shutdown and restart.
  • Moxa EDS-608/611/616/619 modular managed ethernet switches
    Moxa’s EDS-608/611/616/619 series of modular managed ethernet switches offer a large selection of media modules. These high-density modular switches are highly flexible and provide up to three gigabit ethernet ports and up to four modular expansion slots for Fast ethernet modules with a large choice of copper or fibre connectors. The entire line features a wide operating temperature range of -40 to 75 ºC as well as hot-swappable media modules for reliable operation.
  • Ethernet Direct HMG-448G managed ethernet switch
    The HMG-448G from Ethernet Direct Australia is a reliable, fault-tolerant managed gigabit ethernet industrial switch, with four 10/100/1000 Mbps ethernet ports and four small-form pluggable (SFP) ports that support a wide variety of gigabit (or Fast) ethernet mini-GBIC modules for use on existing network infrastructure with either multimode or single-mode connectivity.
  • IGS-3044GP managed redundant ring ethernet switch
    The IGS-3044GP is a managed redundant ring ethernet switch with four 10/100/1000TX and four 1000BaseX SFP ports.
  • Redundant ring ethernet switches
    The ORing IES-1050RA and IES-1041FRA unmanaged redundant ring ethernet switches provide five 10/100Base-T(x) or four 10/100Base-T(X) and one 100Base-FX redundant ring port.
  • Ethernet switches
    Hirschmann’s Spider family of entry-level unmanaged switches offers plug-and-play functionality and features high port density with gigabit ethernet on all ports.
  • Ethernet switch upgrade
    Rockwell Automation has upgraded its Allen-Bradley Stratix 8000 modular managed industrial ethernet switch line with features that include the implementation of Resilient Ethernet Protocol (REP), Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) per port and the Common Industrial Protocol (CIP) Sync Time Protocol.
  • Media converters
    ICP Electronics Australia has announced a line of media converters from ORing. The IGMC series offers industrial-grade gigabit connectivity designed to extend the communication distance.
  • Ethernet switch
    The Scalance X308-2M is an industrial-grade, compact gigabit ethernet switch featuring IT functions in addition to its industry functions. The modular, fanless design makes the unit flexible for use in many industrial applications. There are two slots for media modules allowing for various types of fibre-optic ports to be connected.
  • Remote ethernet I/O
    Moxa has launched the ioLogik E1200 series of remote ethernet I/Os. The ioLogik E1200 series products come with two embedded ethernet switch ports to enable a daisy-chain topology - the easiest way to add more ethernet devices into a network or to connect each ioLogik in series to the next.
  • Deterministic ethernet switching
    Harting Technology has developed prototypes of what it calls Fast Track Switching. Fully compatible with standard ethernet, the Fast Track Switch guarantees deterministic data transmission at the field level. This makes it possible to meet high real-time requirements in automation without changing the standard ethernet.
  • Web-managed industrial ethernet switch
    Ethernet Direct's Husky HWE-800 is a cost-effective, industrially hardened web-managed industrial ethernet switch, specifically designed to operate reliably in electrically harsh, hazardous and demanding environments.
  • IP67 ethernet switches
    The ORing IES-2050-M12 is a waterproof, light-managed redundant ring ethernet switch featuring five 10/100base-TX ports, and is IP67 rated. The IES-1050-M12 is an IP67 rated, unmanaged ethernet switch with five 10/100base-Tx ports.
  • Harsh environment ethernet switches
    Siemens has expanded its Scalance X-300 series of managed industrial ethernet switches with a product line for use in energy automation.
  • Ethernet switch
    Hirschmann Industrial Ethernet has released a 10-port switch in the IP67-rated Octopus family of networking devices.
  • Industrial wireless ethernet radio
    N-TRON’s 702-W series industrial wireless ethernet radio claims the highest throughput of any industrial wireless device currently available.
  • Layer-2 gigabit ethernet switch
    GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms has announced the NETernity RM983RC VME ethernet switch. Designed for demanding network switching applications in industrial, government, telecommunications and defence applications, the 6U form factor RM983RC switch provides support for 12 or 24 gigabit ethernet ports. It ships with GE Fanuc’s OpenWare Lite switch management environment, providing customers with the flexibility to manage configuration of the RM983RC from a serial console or via the network.
  • Industrial ethernet switches
    The N-TRON 700 series industrial ethernet switches are suitable for use connecting ethernet enabled industrial and/or security equipment and are fully managed switches.
  • Fast/Gigabit Ethernet switch
    The managed Fast/Gigabit Ethernet switch of the MACH1000 family from Hirschmann Automation and Control has all its ports with the exception of a service port located on the rear of the device. The 24 Fast Ethernet ports, up to four of which support PoE, are available with M12 connections as well as in any combination for other connectors such as MTRJ, St, SC or RJ45. For the gigabit uplinks, two combo ports (10/100/1000 Base-Tx) are optionally available and can be equipped with SFP fibre modules (1000 Base-Fx/SX/LX/LH). In this way, the new design offers a high bandwidth in combination with industry-proven M12 connection technology.
  • Ethernet switches
    The ConneXium industrial ethernet infrastructure family includes industrial switches, hubs, transceivers, cables and tools. In addition, it features industrial protocol-to-ethernet gateways, such as MB to ethernet and MB+ to ethernet. The family of products also includes industrial ethernet software tools, such as the ConneXview ethernet diagnostic tool.
  • 1U serial device servers
    The EKI-1528 and EKI-1526 serial device servers feature 8 and 16 RS232/422/485 serial ports in a 1U rackmount chassis.
  • Ethernet switches
    The Scalance XB-000 range of unmanaged industrial ethernet switches have IP20 protection, and are suitable for use in industrial environments that are not particularly harsh. Due to the compact box design, the low-cost switches can be fitted on a standard DIN rail in a control cabinet. The XB005, XB008, XB004-1 and XB004-1LD versions have up to eight standard RJ45 ports or four RJ45 ports and a fibre-optic port.
  • Ethernet switches
    Hirschmann has released two managed industrial ethernet switches — a Fast (model RSR20) and a Gigabit Ethernet version (RSR30). Featuring a metal case and redundant power supplies (DC/DC or AC/DC mix), they are designed to provide extremely high EMI resistance.
  • Ethernet switches
    Moxa has announced the EDS-200A series ethernet switches. This series includes both 5- and 8-port models that come with a rugged, IP30 protected, aluminium housing and redundant dual power inputs with 9.6 to 60 VDC or 18 to 30 VAC to give users greater flexibility for a variety of industrial applications.
  • PoE switches
    Transition’s industrial POE switches are power sourcing equipment devices that comply with the IEEE802.3af 2003 standard and combine data received over a fibre-optic link with -48 VDC power, providing power to powered devices over unshielded twisted pair cabling.
  • Hazardous area M2M networking
    Digi International has introduced a line of wired and wireless device networking solutions designed for reliable operation in hazardous environments. The product line includes the Digi Connect WAN IA cellular router, XTend RF modem, PortServer TS Haz MEI serial server and Digi One IAP Haz serial server.
  • Gigabit ethernet switch
    The Moxa EDS-G308 is equipped with 8 gigabit ethernet ports with up to two selectable fibre-optic 100/1000M SFP modules.
  • EtherNet/IP modules
    EtherNet/IP (industrial protocol) is a global standard for industrial communications using ethernet. Using the low-cost infrastructure offered by ethernet, EtherNet/IP ensures customers have a cost-effective, high-performance network.
  • Ethernet switching hubs
    Omron Electronics has released the W4S1 series of industrial switching hubs. Switching hubs are a requirement for all ethernet networks with three or more nodes. In the initial release, three models are available, with either three or five ports.
  • LioN-Link bus coupler
    Lumberg Automation has developed a bus coupler with a Profinet interface for the modular, decentralised LioN-Link system. This bus coupler has an integrated switch which enables Profinet network wiring in Profibus network line topology.
  • Ethernet switches
    Rockwell Automation has joined forces with Cisco to develop a comprehensive portfolio of industrial ethernet switches. The pairing provides businesses with improved access to solutions that optimise network integration throughout the enterprise — from the manufacturing floor through to the boardroom.
  • Ethernet switches
    Hirschmann has released two managed industrial ethernet switches — a Fast (model RSR20) and a Gigabit Ethernet version (RSR30). Featuring a metal case and redundant power supplies (DC/DC or AC/DC mix), they are designed to provide extremely high EMI resistance.
  • Ethernet safety I/O modules
    Rockwell Automation has introduced I/O modules equipped with Ethernet/IP connectivity - the CompactBlock Guard I/O on Ethernet/IP series
  • Four-port modular gigabit switch
    The Moxa EDS-728 modular ethernet switch supports up to four gigabit ports, 24 fast ethernet ports and advanced network control. The EDS-728 is specially designed for redundant gigabit network backbones and uses a modular configuration to provide a high degree of flexibility for network expansion.
  • Secure device servers
    Opengear's secure device servers, comprising the SD4002 two-port unit and SD4008 eight-port unit, offer a high level of security together with an ability to control any device with an RS232/422/485 serial port or ethernet interface.
  • Standalone industrial ethernet switch
    CRISP Technologies, distributor of industrial communications products is launching the new MOXA Gigabit Ethernet Switch that has all the features needed for industrial Ethernet applications. EDS-518A is a new generation Ethernet switch that meets the European Union's RoHS standards. The switch is scheduled for release in July.
  • ioLogik E2210
    Linking digital input and digital output to TCP/IP ethernet networks
  • Industrial device server
    Moxa has introduced the NPort IA series of industrial device servers that connect serial devices to 100 Mbps copper or fibre ethernet networks. NPort IA device servers are equipped with dual fast ethernet ports (RJ45, 10/100BaseTX), allowing the device servers to be cascaded for easier deployment. When using an SC connector (100BaseFX) to connect to an ethernet network, the distance can be extended up to 40 km using singlemode fibre.
  • Data handling
    The Data Station Plus has an integrated protocol converter to bridge the communication gap between disparate serial and ethernet devices.
  • Gigabit, modular industrial ethernet switch
    CrispTech has introduced the EDS-728, a new entry into the Moxa modular ethernet switch series that supports up to four Gigabit ports, 24 fast ethernet ports, and advanced network control.
  • Ethernet switch
    The Milan Technology MIL-SM24004TG features 24 auto-sensing 10/100/1000 BaseT gigabit ethernet RJ-45 ports plus fibre connectivity through four combination hot-swappable small form-factor pluggable (SFP) gigabit interfaces.
  • Intelligent remote access to PLCs
    eWON provides a comprehensive and seamlessly integrated solution combined in a single package. It contains a modem, an IP router, drivers to 'speak' both DF1 and EtherNet/IP, as well as its own processor to manage the communication tasks autonomously and offer more services on the PLC variables.
  • Ethernet extender
    The DDW 100 ethernet over copper extender from Westermo AS is not a router but a plug-and-play transparent bridge. It provides the ability to reuse an existing single twisted copper pair as a LAN segment up to a distance of 10 Km at up to 2.3 Mbps using robust SHDSL modulation.
  • Ethernet gateway
    Turck's BL67 line of modular I/O is now available with ethernet gateways, augmenting the current available gateways DeviceNet Profibus-DP and CANopen. The BL67 ethernet gateways interface with Modbus TCP and ethernet/IP.
  • Data Station Plus
    Red Lion have released a powerful tool for connectivity and data management. The Data Station Plus is a multiple protocol converter, a system data logger and a web interface for industrial applications.
  • IMC-21 entry-level media converter
    Crisp Technologies have recently launched an entry-level Industrial Media Converter IMC-21 series, which provides an economic solution for the Industrial Ethernet to fiber conversion. IMC-21 series consists of entry-level 10/100BaseT(X) to 100BaseFX and 10BaseT to 10BaseFL media converters that are specially designed for reliable and stable operation in harsh industrial environments, such as machine building, factory automation, and building automation.
  • Ethernet probe
    Through its design, the ET2000 is claimed to be suitable both for local application on machines or in the laboratory. Four channels enable recording and analysis of separate networks or different points within the same network.
  • Multenet serial/USB to ethernet router
    The newly released Multenet router facilitates easy connection of remote devices (such as ATMs, remote monitoring devices, weighscales, emergency warning equipment) or remote networks, to corporate networks or the internet, in a simple, low-cost, yet very reliable device. Based on the successful Multenet PocketPAD series, the new router adds USB connectivity (in addition to two serial ports), as well as built-in VPN functionality. The result is secure and reliable asynchronous routing over dial-up (PSTN) or cellular (GSM/GPRS or 3G/HSDPA) modem links.
  • Industrial Power over Ethernet (PoE)
    Increasing demands for Power over Ethernet (PoE) technology in industrial applications can now be met with a complete end-to-end solution from CrispTech. PoE technology lets you eliminate the need for power outlets when deploying ethernet-enabled devices. This means that VoIP phones, IP cameras and other similar devices can be connected to the network and powered by a single ethernet cable.
  • Industrial gigabit ethernet switch
    The EDS-510A from Moxa comes equipped with three gigabit ethernet ports, making it suitable for building a redundant gigabit turbo ring backbone, while leaving a spare gigabit port for uplink or ring coupling. The switch is designed especially for demanding communications applications such as process control, shipbuilding, ITS and DCS systems, which can benefit from a scalable backbone construction.
  • Secure device servers
    Opengear's secure device servers, comprising the SD4002 two-port unit and SD4008 eight-port unit, offer a high level of security together with an ability to control any device with an RS232/422/485 serial port or ethernet interface.
  • Active Ethernet I/O for temperature measurement
    CrispTech has announced the Moxa ioLogik E2260 Active Ethernet I/O for temperature measurement.
  • Manageable switches
    Hirschmann Automation and Control has released the RSR family of manageable switches. These switches, which are offered in a Fast (RSR 20) and a gigabit ethernet version (RSR 30), are designed to be resistant to shock and vibration and have high electromagnetic compatibility.
  • Ethernet controller
    The latest generation of Allen-Bradley SLC-5/05 controller offers enhanced ethernet/IP communications functionality. Featuring 10/100 Mbps ethernet connectivity and an increased number of available ethernet connections, the series C with firmware revision (FRN) 9 can be utilised in larger, more demanding high-throughput applications.
  • Ethernet port
    Digi Connect ES provides mission-critical serial-over-ethernet connectivity for applications. It consists of four, eight or 16 galvanically isolated RS-232 serial ports with a 10/100 Mbps network interface and ethernet switch (eight-, 16-port models). Common applications include providing ethernet connections from serial devices such as ventilators, EKGs, patient monitoring systems, infusion pumps and glucose meters to the central data management system.
  • Entry-level industrial ethernet
    N-Tron's 100 series industrial ethernet switches, 104TX and 105TX, are low-cost unmanaged four- and five-port industrial ethernet switches.
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