Bridging the intrinsically safe fieldbus disconnect
20 May, 2012 | Supplied by: Moore IndustriesAt 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, 2012 | Supplied by: Moore IndustriesThe 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.
Redundancy in industrial networks - Part 2
18 April, 2012 by Glenn Johnson, EditorIn Part 1 of this article we looked at standard methods of Layer 2 network redundancy that involve auto-reconfiguration of the network topology after a failure. This time we continue and look at redundancy methods that are fully redundant.
Schneider Electric Accutech range of wireless instrumentation
15 April, 2012 | Supplied by: Schneider ElectricThe Accutech range of wireless instrumentation products is designed to provide cost-effective and easy-to-install alternatives to traditional, hard-wired sensors.
Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 750-Series Profibus DPV1 module
14 April, 2012 | Supplied by: Rockwell Automation AustraliaThe PowerFlex 750-Series Profibus DPV1 module enables users to integrate the Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 750-Series AC drives with Profibus networks through a standard D89 connector.
Redundancy in industrial networks - Part 1
04 April, 2012 by Glenn Johnson, EditorThe costs of failure in today’s industrial networks can be very high, making network redundancy essential.
Moore Industries HCS HART Concentrator System
02 April, 2012 | Supplied by: Moore IndustriesThe HCS HART Concentrator System from Moore Industries converts HART digital signals to the serial (RS485 or RS232) Modbus RTU communications protocol.
ORing RGS-7168GCP series managed redundant ring ethernet switches
18 March, 2012 | Supplied by: ICP Electronics AustraliaThe ORing RGS-7168GCP series are managed redundant ring ethernet switches with 16 gigabit combo ports and eight 100/1000Base-X SFP ports.
Single loop integrity: replacing devices while operational
16 March, 2012 | Supplied by: Phoenix Contact Pty LtdCompared 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.
Moxa AWK-3131-M12 wireless AP/bridge with M12 connectors
01 March, 2012 | Supplied by: Madison TechnologiesCreated specifically for applications where strong vibrations can cause networking problems, the AWK-3131-M12 from Moxa provides the secure reliability of M12 connectors and protect wired connections from the inevitable wear and tear of vibration, moisture and dust.
Secomea SiteManager secure remote access solution
16 February, 2012 | Supplied by: Daanet Pty LtdProviding more than a VPN or RDP, the Secomea secure remote access solution creates a transparent yet highly secure channel over the internet or mobile network between the client terminal and the destination network or host.
Wireless communication in track-guided transport systems
14 February, 2012 | Supplied by: Phoenix Contact Pty LtdTrack-guided transport systems have been used in highly automated production environments for some time now. Whether in automobile production, automation of material flow or warehouse logistics, rail-based mobile units transport the required parts in all of these areas. Normally, communication to the mobile units is established using contact lines and mechanical contacts.
Securing the benefits of integrated networks
09 February, 2012 | Supplied by: Rockwell Automation Australia
Converging plant and enterprise networks into an integrated architecture is rapidly gaining ground in industry as a means to providing a method of uniting multiple control disciplines into a single cohesive plant-wide system. However, the use of ethernet to facilitate integration may expose the company to an increased level of risk.
ORing RGPS-7084GP-P 12-port rackmount managed gigabit PoE ethernet switch
07 February, 2012 | Supplied by: ICP Electronics AustraliaThe ORing RGPS-7084GP-P is an industrial 12-port rackmount managed gigabit PoE ethernet switch with eight 10/100/1000Base-T(X) PSE ports and four 1000Base-FX SFP ports.
Hirschmann OpenBAT range of WLAN access point routers
06 February, 2012 | Supplied by: Belden Australia Pty LtdThe Hirschmann OpenBAT range is a modular system that enables industry-standard WLAN access points and clients to be configured via the internet.
