HMS Industrial Networks Anybus X-gateways
25 October, 2012The HMS Anybus X-gateways enable communication between several industrial networks and Profinet IRT.
Turck minifast tees, splitters and inline diagnostic devices for DeviceNet
27 September, 2012Designed to accommodate diverse conditions, the Turck minifast splitters and tees can handle up to 30 V in temperatures ranging from -40 to 105°C.
Take advantage of communication opportunities provided by HART signals: consistent information flow increases availability
04 September, 2012Every 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.
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.
Allen-Bradley 1794-AENTR and 1794-AENTRXT dual-port EtherNet/IP adapters
30 July, 2012These EtherNet/IP adapters support a device-level ring (DLR) topology to provide robust network infrastructure and fast recovery time.
Allen-Bardley 1794-AENTR FLEX I/O Dual Port EtherNet/IP Communication Adapter Module
03 July, 2012The 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.
Turck FAS8 Advanced I/O Module (AIM) 8-port AS-I interface module
30 May, 2012The IP67-rated FAS8 Advanced I/O Module (AIM) station is the latest addition to Turck’s line of AIM stations for AS-Interface (AS-I) networks.
Phoenix Contact RFC 460R PN 3TX Profinet controller
22 May, 2012The RFC 460R PN 3TX controller can be used to create a redundant control system for Profinet.
Bridging the intrinsically safe fieldbus disconnect
20 May, 2012At first glance, the concept of intrinsically safe (IS) fieldbus is a study in opposing concepts. After all, fieldbus is about powering multiple devices, while the idea of IS is to limit energy flowing into hazardous areas.
MooreHawke Trunkguard Series 200 fieldbus device couplers
07 May, 2012The MooreHawke TG200 fieldbus device couplers allow for the fast and easy connection of devices to a main fieldbus trunk in a Foundation fieldbus or Profibus PA network.
Moore Industries HCS HART Concentrator System
02 April, 2012The HCS HART Concentrator System from Moore Industries converts HART digital signals to the serial (RS485 or RS232) Modbus RTU communications protocol.
Single loop integrity: replacing devices while operational
16 March, 2012Compared with parallel wiring, fieldbus systems have a negative impact on the availability of process-related plants and systems. This is because users have to isolate the entire bus segment from the network in order to, say, replace a defective component.
Turck 4AI4AO-VI analog I/O module
03 February, 2012 byTurck has released the 4AI4AO-VI analog I/O module, which is compatible with two of the company’s BL distributed I/O products: BL67 and BL Compact system. Featuring four analog inputs for current or voltage and four analog outputs for voltage, the module provides both control and feedback in one package.
Phoenix Contact inline Profibus I/O communication terminal
23 December, 2011 byThe IB IL PB-MA-PAC inline I/O communication terminal enables the integration of Profibus devices into the Phoenix Contact automation solution. The terminal can be integrated into the I/O system either as a Profibus DPV0 master or slave.
Phoenix Contact DSL Profibus extender
22 December, 2011 byThe DSL Profibus extender from Phoenix Contact is designed to enable straightforward integration of remote Profibus devices at data rates of up to 1.5 Mbps. The extender has two DSL connections per device. This means that, in addition to point-to-point connections, the extender can also be used to establish line structures with up to 30 devices.
