Pepperl+Fuchs intrinsically safe FieldConnex components
21 March, 2011 byFieldConnex components for PROFIBUS PA and Foundation Fieldbus H1 that make the high-power trunk intrinsically safe are now available. DART fieldbus power supplies and DART segment protectors are suitable for hazardous area Zone 1. DART power enables long I.S. trunk cables at up to 1000 m and to connect existinhg I.S. fieldbus devices on I.S. spurs up to 120 m long, thus meeting the total segment length of 1900 m.
Honeywell Field Device Configurator (FDC) application for MCToolkit
01 March, 2011 byThe Field Device Configurator (FDC) software application for the MCToolkit handheld configurator device allows operators to more easily configure and assess the health of HART 5, 6 and 7 instrumentation.
First FOUNDATION registered devices with Advanced Field Diagnotics
08 November, 2010The Fieldbus Foundation has announced it has registered the first FOUNDATION Fieldbus devices incorporating advanced field diagnostics technology.
Turck JBBS junction bricks for AS-interface networks
14 October, 2010 byTurck’s JBBS junction bricks for AS-interface networks are now FM approved for Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C and D hazardous locations. JBBS junction bricks simplify the connection of multiple field devices and can be mounted directly on the machine in hazardous environments, with no enclosure required.
Signal isolators, converters and interfaces - Part 2
11 October, 2010By using the right signal interface instruments, in the right ways, potential problems can be easily avoided, well before they boil over.
Vega Vegascan 693 universal signal conditioning instrument
23 September, 2010 byVegascan 693 is a universal signal conditioning instrument for level and process pressure measurements. Besides providing signal connections for up to 15 HART sensors, it enables simple set up and commissioning of the sensors from the switch room.
HMS 1 SI CANopen module for Simatic ET200S
17 September, 2010 byHMS has extended the functionality of its 1 SI CANopen module for the Simatic ET200S I/O system with the integration of the CAN 2.0A protocol. In addition to the standard CANopen protocol, the HMS 1 SI CANopen module can also be used for transmission/ reception of any CAN 2.0A frame regardless of the overlaying CAN application protocol. The extended functionality maximises usability and flexibility of the CAN gateway. Typical applications include all kinds of machines and automation systems where CAN- or CANopen-enabled devices are used in combination with Siemens PLCs.
Fieldbus Foundation announces final release of ITK 6.0
16 September, 2010Latest test kit has been updated to test for new, required field diagnostics capabilities.
Signal isolators, converters and interfaces - Part 1
10 September, 2010By using the right signal interface instruments, in the right ways, potential problems can be easily avoided well before they boil over.
FOUNDATION Fieldbus specification updated
23 August, 2010The Fieldbus Foundation has announced that an updated version of its FOUNDATION Fieldbus technical specification is now available.
National Instruments CompactRIO PROFIBUS C Series modules
17 June, 2010 byInterfaces for PROFIBUS, FOUNDATION Fieldbus and DeviceNet that make it possible for engineers to connect LabVIEW, programmable automation controllers (PACs) and embedded systems to their existing industrial networks have been announced.
ODVA releases new specifications
03 June, 2010The Open DeviceNet Vendors Association (ODVA) has published new editions of the specifications for ODVA networks.
Turck PB-XEPI Ethernet/Profibus device coupler
20 April, 2010 byThe PB-XEPI Ethernet/Profibus device coupler combines integrated web server software with diagnostic functionality, to enable users to monitor Profibus networks remotely through a web browser, without disrupting network operations. The PB-XEPI may be integrated into new or existing Profibus networks in pharmaceutical, food and beverage, and packaging applications.
Siemens Simatic ET 200S PM-E RO power module and function blocks
20 April, 2010 bySiemens has launched its first Profienergy products: the Simatic ET 200S PM-E RO power module for the Simatic ET 200S High Feature distributed I/O system, and function blocks for Simatic controllers. The power module specifically switches off individual inputs and outputs of the Simatic ET 200S High Feature I/O system and disconnects their connected loads from the power supply.
Turck single-segment redundant backplane
10 March, 2010 byTurck has expanded its diagnostic power conditioner system with a single-segment redundant backplane that can combine two isolated power supply modules into one FOUNDATION fieldbus segment. The backplane includes an integrated diagnostic unit used to monitor the redundancy of the external bulk power supply along with the H1 power supply - aiding in the availability of the H1 segment. System status is available via a relay contact.
