Turck PB-XEPI Ethernet/Profibus device coupler
20 April, 2010 | Supplied by: Turck Australia Pty Ltd
The 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 X108PoE, X308-2M PoE and XR324-4M PoE ethernet switches
24 March, 2010 | Supplied by: Siemens Ltd
Siemens has fitted three of its industrial ethernet switches with power over ethernet (PoE) functionality in accordance with ethernet standard IEEE 802.3af. Depending on the scope and requirements of the application, the unmanaged switch X108PoE as well as the modular managed switches X308-2M PoE and XR324-4M PoE supply two, four or eight PoE-compatible terminal devices with data and power on a common line.
Brandywine PTP80 Grandmaster PTP clock
24 March, 2010 | Supplied by: Unitronix Pty Ltd
Brandywine has released a range of dedicated instruments utilising the IEEE 1588 PTP protocol.
Turck single-segment redundant backplane
10 March, 2010 | Supplied by: Turck Australia Pty Ltd
Turck 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.
Honeywell joins field device integration cooperation
25 February, 2010 | Supplied by: Honeywell Process Solutions
FDI Specification can help lower total cost of ownership of digital field devices.
Wolverine DDW-120 ethernet SHDSL extender
22 February, 2010 | Supplied by: Madison Technologies
An updated version of the Wolverine DDW-120 ethernet SHDSL extender with increased data rate is now available. The DDW-120, enhanced for industrial applications, can be used to establish reliable long-distance, high-speed remote connections between simple and complex ethernet networks using any existing twisted pair copper cables.
ORing IGS-3032GC 5-port managed gigabit ethernet switch
07 February, 2010 | Supplied by: ICP Electronics Australia
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
22 January, 2010 | Supplied by: Belden Australia Pty Ltd
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.
Amalgamated Instrument RM3 range of isolators/transmitters
22 January, 2010 | Supplied by: Amalgamated Instrument Co
The RM3 range of isolators offers isolation and scalable retransmission in a DIN rail mount, 2-wire, loop-powered enclosure.
Moxa EDS-608/611/616/619 modular managed ethernet switches
15 January, 2010 | Supplied by: CrispTech Pty Ltd
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.
Harting M12-Cat6A 8-pin ethernet connectors
15 January, 2010 | Supplied by: Harting (HK) Limited
The Phoenix Contact Group and the Harting Technology Group have jointly developed a new generation of M12 connectors for maximum data rates, known as the M12-Cat6A.
High-availability architectures for ethernet in manufacturing
27 December, 2009 by Paul Wacker, Advantech Corporation, Industrial Automation Group | Supplied by: Advantech Australia Pty Ltd
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.
Fieldbus Foundation updates test kit
08 December, 2009
The Fieldbus Foundation has announced an updated Host Test Kit DD Application Module.
Fieldbus Foundation establishes Australian marketing committee
30 November, 2009
The Fieldbus Foundation has announced the establishment of the Fieldbus Foundation Australian Marketing Committee (FF AMC).
PoE switches for industrial networking
24 November, 2009 by Alvis Chen, Business Development Manager, Moxa Inc | Supplied by: MOXA Inc
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.
