Industrial Networks
Freewave adds new models to IO Expansion Wireless Data Radios
Three new models of the FreeWave Wireless IO Expansion line provide additional IO to any serial network. » more
Three new models of the FreeWave Wireless IO Expansion line provide additional IO to any serial network. » more
Rockwell Automation, Cisco release EtherNet/IP 'reference architecture' implementation guide
Design guide provides engineers and IT professionals with detailed guidance on deploying EtherNet/IP technology plantwide. » more
Design guide provides engineers and IT professionals with detailed guidance on deploying EtherNet/IP technology plantwide. » more
Diagnostic device checks fieldbus segment operation
Segment Checker from Pepperl+Fuchs validates Foundation Fieldbus and Profibus PA segments. » more
Segment Checker from Pepperl+Fuchs validates Foundation Fieldbus and Profibus PA segments. » more
Wireless I/O controllers: IoLogik W5340 Wireless RTU from Moxa
Moxa ioLogik W5340 Wireless RTU is designed for remote monitoring, and harder wiring environments. » more
Moxa ioLogik W5340 Wireless RTU is designed for remote monitoring, and harder wiring environments. » more
Turck adds more rugged Ethernet switches, managed, unmanaged
Turck rugged Ethernet switches include unmanaged models for 4- or 8-pin M12 twisted pair cable, and 4- and 5-pin 7/8-16UN power cable. » more
Turck rugged Ethernet switches include unmanaged models for 4- or 8-pin M12 twisted pair cable, and 4- and 5-pin 7/8-16UN power cable. » more
Control Engineering North American edition, April 2010
Click on the cover image to see the table of contents, including the salary survey cover story. » more
Click on the cover image to see the table of contents, including the salary survey cover story. » more
10 Network Troubleshooting Tips
Experience, coupled with good tools, enables successful industrial network troubleshooting. Here are 10 things to look for. » more
Experience, coupled with good tools, enables successful industrial network troubleshooting. Here are 10 things to look for. » more
An end-user view on wireless instrumentation
What do end users want from wireless, and a wireless standard? Exxon-Mobil's instrumentation team leader weighs in on the ISA100.11a standard. » more
What do end users want from wireless, and a wireless standard? Exxon-Mobil's instrumentation team leader weighs in on the ISA100.11a standard. » more
IndustrialNETworX.com targets system-on-a-chip capabilities
To lower the cost and time associated with network development, Hilscher has announced the launch of www.industrialNETworX.com, a new open-source, developer community. The “netX Community Platform”... » more
To lower the cost and time associated with network development, Hilscher has announced the launch of www.industrialNETworX.com, a new open-source, developer community. The “netX Community Platform”... » more
Diversity linked on a common platform
Device integration at the world's largest wastewater treatment plant links multiple manufacturers on common fieldbus and management networks. » more
Device integration at the world's largest wastewater treatment plant links multiple manufacturers on common fieldbus and management networks. » more
Managed edge switch for industrial Ethernet networks
GarrettCom Magnum 6KL managed edge switch has fiber port configurability and managed network capabilities for hostile industrial network environments. It provides options and media found previously... » more
GarrettCom Magnum 6KL managed edge switch has fiber port configurability and managed network capabilities for hostile industrial network environments. It provides options and media found previously... » more
EtherNet/IP servo drive
The Allen-Bradley Kinetix 300 EtherNet/IP indexing servo drive from Rockwell Automation provides machine builders and end users with the ability to standardize on a single communication network for... » more
The Allen-Bradley Kinetix 300 EtherNet/IP indexing servo drive from Rockwell Automation provides machine builders and end users with the ability to standardize on a single communication network for... » more
From Milling Machine to Friction Stir Welder
Control and monitoring software upgrades existing machine tools easily, while a new wireless link supports two-way communications. » more
Control and monitoring software upgrades existing machine tools easily, while a new wireless link supports two-way communications. » more
Single channel, thermocouple to USB converter
New single-channel thermocouple-to-USB interface from Measurement Computing provides simple connectivity for a wide range of thermocouple types. The low-cost unit includes the necessary software for... » more
New single-channel thermocouple-to-USB interface from Measurement Computing provides simple connectivity for a wide range of thermocouple types. The low-cost unit includes the necessary software for... » more
Production line remote monitoring
Engineering and IT Insight: Automation engineers spend a lot of time just getting to the right place to identify and fix problems. The IT solution to this problem is based on VNC, or virtual network... » more
Engineering and IT Insight: Automation engineers spend a lot of time just getting to the right place to identify and fix problems. The IT solution to this problem is based on VNC, or virtual network... » more
Data loggers expand communication options
Onset has announced a number of new enhancements to its Hobo U30 web-based energy and environmental monitoring systems, including expanded cellular network coverage. The company says that its new... » more
Onset has announced a number of new enhancements to its Hobo U30 web-based energy and environmental monitoring systems, including expanded cellular network coverage. The company says that its new... » more
News and comment: Can WirelessHART and ISA100 converge?
Emerson Process Management offers its thoughts on how the two main competing wireless instrumentation protocols can come together. » more
Emerson Process Management offers its thoughts on how the two main competing wireless instrumentation protocols can come together. » more
Wireless sensor breakthrough: Datacom via contact lens
Swiss startup puts MEMS sensor, ASIC, RF link in a tiny package that gathers and sends real-time data. » more
Swiss startup puts MEMS sensor, ASIC, RF link in a tiny package that gathers and sends real-time data. » more
EtherNet/IP: Embedded switch technology: Flexible topology options
Integrating embedded switch technology into devices eases configuration, says Rockwell Automation. » more
Integrating embedded switch technology into devices eases configuration, says Rockwell Automation. » more
Omega Engineering YBK feed through terminal blocks
Omega Engineering YBK series of feed-through terminal blocks are tension clamp connection style for fast wire termination and reliable secure connection. The DIN rail mountable YBK series terminal... » more
Omega Engineering YBK series of feed-through terminal blocks are tension clamp connection style for fast wire termination and reliable secure connection. The DIN rail mountable YBK series terminal... » more
Digital Lumens offers new LED approach to energy efficiency
Company's Intelligent Lighting System integrates LEDs, networking, and software to reduce energy use up to 90%. » more
Company's Intelligent Lighting System integrates LEDs, networking, and software to reduce energy use up to 90%. » more
GarrettCom Magnum 6KL managed edge switch for Ethernet
Compact, configurable, hardened, the GarrettCom Magnum 6KL managed edge switch, has fiber port configurability and managed network capabilities for hostile industrial network environments. » more
Compact, configurable, hardened, the GarrettCom Magnum 6KL managed edge switch, has fiber port configurability and managed network capabilities for hostile industrial network environments. » more
Lapp Group's Skintop MS-M Brush cable gland
A 360° brush contact design offers optimal low resistance screen contact in a cable gland, providing full grounding coverage: Lapp Group's Skintop MS-M Brush. » more
A 360° brush contact design offers optimal low resistance screen contact in a cable gland, providing full grounding coverage: Lapp Group's Skintop MS-M Brush. » more
10 network troubleshooting tips from Fluke Networks
Experience, coupled with good tools, help with industrial network troubleshooting. Here are 10 things to watch when installing or troubleshooting copper (twisted pair) and fiber optic cabling... » more
Experience, coupled with good tools, help with industrial network troubleshooting. Here are 10 things to watch when installing or troubleshooting copper (twisted pair) and fiber optic cabling... » more
An end-user view on wireless instrumentation
What do end users want from wireless, and a wireless standard? ExxonMobil's instrumentation team leader weighs in on the ISA100.11a standard. » more
What do end users want from wireless, and a wireless standard? ExxonMobil's instrumentation team leader weighs in on the ISA100.11a standard. » more
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