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 LtdMany 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 LtdThe 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 LtdThe 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 LtdThe 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 LtdTruly 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 LtdThe 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 LtdAcromag'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 AustraliaThe 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, 2022Pepperl+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, 2022The 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 TechnologiesThe 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, 2022A 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, 2022A 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 AustraliaThe 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 LtdBy combining different firewall functions in an overall network defence strategy it is possible to design networks that are prepared for the future.