Industrial networks & buses

Seven tips to getting started on the path to digitisation

16 November, 2022 by Harry Mulder, Principal Automation Engineer, Beckhoff Automation | Supplied by: Beckhoff Automation Pty Ltd

Many companies have heard about digitisation and believe it could benefit their operations, but may be unsure of where to start.


Beckhoff EL8601-8411 EtherCAT terminal

15 November, 2022 | Supplied by: Beckhoff Automation Pty Ltd

The EL8601-8411 EtherCAT terminal offers up to 12 signal interfaces and nine signal types in a 12 mm form factor.


Pepperl+Fuchs ASi-3 IIoT gateway

04 November, 2022 | Supplied by: Pepperl+Fuchs (Aust) Pty Ltd

The ASi-3 gateway from Pepperl+Fuchs enables parallel cloud communication and therefore simple data access for more process transparency.


Festo CPX-AP-I decentralised I/O system

07 October, 2022 | Supplied by: Festo Pty Ltd

The CPX-AP-I decentralised I/O system is designed to allow I/O modules as well as decentralised valve terminals from Festo to be integrated into host systems.


Before investing in new technology, consider its holistic value

06 October, 2022 by Jim Wallace*, National Sales Manager at Balluff and Open IIoT contributor | Supplied by: Balluff Pty Ltd

Truly understanding the value of a project for all stakeholders makes the investment decision easier.


Pepperl+Fuchs RocketLinx managed Ethernet switches

01 October, 2022 | Supplied by: Pepperl+Fuchs (Aust) Pty Ltd

The RocketLinx managed Ethernet switches feature a rugged metal housing and optical fibre SFP ports.


Acromag Busworks NT2620 RTD/resistance Ethernet I/O module

19 September, 2022 | Supplied by: Metromatics Pty Ltd

Acromag's latest addition to the Busworks NT Series of expandable remote Ethernet I/O modules is the NT2620 Series RTD/resistance module.


ICP DAS UA-2641M IIoT communication server

09 September, 2022 | Supplied by: ICP Electronics Australia

The ICP DAS UA-2641M is an IIoT communication server to be used for integrating OT and IT systems.


FieldComm Group announces test and registration for Ethernet-APL

30 August, 2022

Pepperl+Fuchs switches are the first to achieve registration under the new registration process for Ethernet-APL infrastructure products.


OPCF and FCG to develop a Device Profile for OPC UA Field eXchange

26 August, 2022

The OPC Foundation and FieldComm Group are cooperating to develop an Instrumentation Device Profile that will harmonise OPC UA-based field instruments.


Enabling IIoT connectivity for virtual power plants

17 August, 2022 by Daniel Lai, Charles Chen and Sean Wang, Moxa | Supplied by: Madison Technologies

The IIoT can help overcome the challenges of integrating distributed energy resources into the grid.


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.


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.


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

25 July, 2022 | Supplied by: ICP Electronics Australia

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


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.


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