Industrial networks & buses

Meat processing plants to trial AI and remote solutions using 5G

01 August, 2022

A 5G technology trial for the Australian meat processing industry will enable smart verification technologies and compliance monitoring.


ICP DAS DNP-211 DNP3 Master to Modbus TCP Server gateway

25 July, 2022 | Supplied by: ICP Electronics Australia Pty Ltd

The DNP-211 can connect an existed SCADA DNP3 network with an Ethernet-based master device supporting the Modbus TCP protocol.


Fieldbus associations collaborate on test plan for TSN

25 July, 2022

A single common conformance test plan is to be developed for the IEC/IEEE 60802 TSN Profile for Industrial Automation.


Understanding firewall technology for industrial cybersecurity — Part 2

20 July, 2022 by Dr Tobias Heer, Dr Oliver Kleineberg and Divij Agarwal* | Supplied by: Control Logic Pty Ltd

By combining different firewall functions in an overall network defence strategy it is possible to design networks that are prepared for the future.


Turck IMX12-SG strain gauge transducer

19 July, 2022 | Supplied by: Turck Australia Pty Ltd

The IMX12-SG is a fast strain gauge transducer for force measurement applications in hazardous areas.


How Wi-Fi 6/6E will enable Industry 4.0: report

15 July, 2022

A report from the Wireless Broadband Alliance explores how Wi-Fi’s latest features can meet the demanding requirements of existing and emerging IIoT applications.


Understanding firewall technology for industrial cybersecurity — Part 1

29 June, 2022 by Dr Tobias Heer, Dr Oliver Kleineberg and Divij Agarwal, Belden* | Supplied by: Control Logic Pty Ltd

Firewalls are essential components for ensuring network security and increasing system robustness and resiliency.


Turck TBEN-S and TBEN-L block I/O modules with Ex approval

28 June, 2022 | Supplied by: Turck Australia Pty Ltd

Turck now has Ex approval for its TBEN-S and TBEN-L version IP67 block I/O modules in Zone 2, enabling cabinet-free solutions with IEC Ex and ATEX approvals.


ICP DAS ET-7005 is an Ethernet I/O thermistor module

10 June, 2022 | Supplied by: ICP Electronics Australia Pty Ltd

The ICP DAS ET-7005 is an Ethernet I/O module with an 8-channel thermistor input and 4-channel digital output.


Turck IP67 ethernet switches

07 June, 2022 | Supplied by: Turck Australia Pty Ltd

Two IP67 switches have been added to Turck's Industrial Ethernet range, in both unmanaged and managed variants.


Industrial networks keep growing despite challenging times

01 June, 2022

Every year, HMS Networks carries out a study of the industrial network market to analyse the distribution of new connected nodes in factory automation.


Advantech UNO-430 edge intelligence gateway

01 June, 2022 | Supplied by: Advantech Australia Pty Ltd

The UNO-430 edge intelligence gateway features IP69K/68-rated ingress protection and M32 and M12 I/O connectors to provide a watertight solution.


Siemens announces real-time Profinet communication via 5G

30 May, 2022 | Supplied by: Siemens Ltd

Siemens has announced that it has enabled the transmission of Profinet I/O via a private 5G network.


Turck TBEC RFID I/O module for EtherCAT

23 May, 2022 | Supplied by: Turck Australia Pty Ltd

The Turck TBEC RFID I/O module supports RFID applications with frequent, fast-moving tags and up to 128 read/write heads.


Remote connectivity in the post-COVID world

13 May, 2022 by Nick Meehan, Lifecycle Services Manager, Emerson Automation Solutions | Supplied by: Emerson Automation Solutions

All over the globe companies are changing their ways, perhaps as a result of the pandemic and perhaps not, but a connected future is a future full of possibility.


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