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.
Hirschmann RSP ethernet switches with zero switchover time redundancy
05 February, 2012 | Supplied by: Belden Australia Pty LtdHirschmann RSP ethernet switches offer redundancy with zero switchover time. They are designed for use in the field-level networks of power supply companies, but they also can be used in any situation where uninterrupted communication is required.
Turck 4AI4AO-VI analog I/O module
03 February, 2012 | Supplied by: Turck Australia Pty Ltd
Turck 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.
Balluff distributed modular I/O system
02 February, 2012 | Supplied by: Balluff Pty Ltd
Balluff’s new generation of distributed modular I/O can be used in a cost-effective way to replace standard slice I/O and distributed I/O solutions. Offering IP67 protection and industry-standard connectors, many types of control data can be collected. Using standard 3-conductor cables, up to four slave devices can be connected to each master block, which communicates over the industrial ethernet network to the controller.
Hirschmann Eagle20-0400 and Eagle30-0402 multiport firewalls
31 January, 2012 | Supplied by: Belden Australia Pty Ltd
Through Belden, Hirschmann is introducing the Eagle20-0400 and Eagle30-0402 multiple-port firewalls which claim to deliver significant cost savings while achieving greater link speeds. They are claimed to be the first firewalls on the market in a convection-cooled DIN rail housing that supports six LAN ports and WAN connectivity.
GE Intelligent Platforms RTR8GE rugged secure router
30 January, 2012 | Supplied by: Metromatics Pty Ltd
GE Intelligent Platforms has announced the RTR8GE rugged secure router designed for harsh environments such as military, aerospace, industrial automation, gas and oil.
