Industrial Networks
Low-energy wireless SCADA used for water application
Water and wastewater utility in Bogotá, Colombia, used an extremely low-power-consumption SCADA system with a data logging support feature, allowing the use of time stamps. » more
Bluetooth serial port adapter communicates up to 1000 m
connectBlue's RBS433 has a plug-and-play solution and can interface with any device that has an RS232/422/485 port and communicates up to 1000 meters. » more
Standard for smart grid established
IEEE 2030, which was recently approved and published, establishes a smart grid interoperability reference model and knowledge base for manufacturers. » more
Dual level terminal block
Weidmuller WDK10 terminal block is designed to save space by 50% and can integrate two circuits within one terminal. » more
Top Control Engineering articles, August 2011
Most-visited articles at www.controleng.com during August 2011 included process and machine safety, wind power automation, plant performance, process control terms, rare-earth magnets, salary survey,... » more
AS-Interface power supplies exceed 90% efficiency
Pepperl+Fuchs VAN-115/230AC-K19 AS-Interface power supplies are designed to be more than 90% efficient and limit the need for enclosure cooling. » more
Industrial Ethernet integrates machinery, robotics
How a robust industrial Ethernet network can include machines and robots, while providing high performance, uptime, and enterprise-wide connectivity. Link to table of Ethernet protocols, more advice. » more
Ethernet protocol, EtherCAT, processes on the fly
EtherCAT processes Ethernet frames on the fly and maps through a Fieldbus Memory Management Unit (FMMU), distinguishing it from other industrial Ethernet protocols. One EtherCAT frame holds the data... » more
Industrial Ethernet security check
Security for an industrial Ethernet network has to thwart hacking, unauthorized access, and disruption caused by unwanted traffic in industrial control and automation environments, which can cause... » more
Answers about industrial Ethernet
Why is Ethernet good for industrial applications, instead of other network protocols? Why do Ethernet protocols differ? Which should be used, fiber or copper? Pepperl+Fuchs offers answers. » more
Ethernet-enabled mobile communications reduces corporate travel
Ethernet communications streamline access into manufacturing operations and machinery. American Axle & Manufacturing regularly accesses 25 facilities globally via a Blackberry. » more
Optimizing Ethernet for industrial implementation
When selecting and installing industrial Ethernet, consider this advice from IMS Research. » more
Multiple hop radios have I/O connections
Banner Engineering's Surecross MultiHop radios are designed for remote applications and can connect to control systems to communicate with input/output devices. » more
Industrial Ethernet unmanaged switches
AutomationDirect's Stride Ethernet product line includes unmanaged Ethernet switches and have an ST-type fiber optic connection. » more
Control Engineering August 2011 Digital Edition
Did you see the Control Engineering digital edition for August 2011? In addition to the monthly North American print edition, CFE Media offers a digital edition, with... » more
Industrial Ethernet switches support huge China water transfer project
What are key considerations to optimize your next industrial Ethernet implementation? Looking at how Ethernet is used in this China water transfer project could help with your next Ethernet project. » more
Top Control Engineering articles, July 2011
Most visited articles at www.controleng.com during July 2011 included videos on improving plant performance and cyber security, salary survey, direct-drive wind turbines, and advancing... » more
Ethernet products receive hazardous location certification
AvaLAN's AW900xTR and AW2400xTR outdoor wireless Ethernet modules received the certification, allowing them to be used in the oil and gas markets. » more
Small industrial unmanaged Ethernet switches, with fiber, IP30 case
B+B's ESW100 series is housed in an IP30-rated metal case and the DIN Rail switches are less than one inch wide, which may be the smallest switches with fiber available, the company said. » more
Low-energy wireless SCADA used for water applicationWater and wastewater utility in Bogotá, Colombia, used an extremely low-power-consumption SCADA system with a data logging support feature, allowing the use of time stamps. » more
Bluetooth serial port adapter communicates up to 1000 mconnectBlue's RBS433 has a plug-and-play solution and can interface with any device that has an RS232/422/485 port and communicates up to 1000 meters. » more
Standard for smart grid establishedIEEE 2030, which was recently approved and published, establishes a smart grid interoperability reference model and knowledge base for manufacturers. » more
Dual level terminal blockWeidmuller WDK10 terminal block is designed to save space by 50% and can integrate two circuits within one terminal. » more
Industrial connectivity software for oil and gas, manufacturing
KepServerEx version 5.6 has new drivers and plug-in option designed for critical operations for the oil and gas industry as well as manufacturing. » more
KepServerEx version 5.6 has new drivers and plug-in option designed for critical operations for the oil and gas industry as well as manufacturing. » more
Data acquisition modules, USB-powered, 100 kSamples/sec
Data Translation Inc. introduced three USB-powered data acquisition modules capable of 100 kSamples/second. » more
Data Translation Inc. introduced three USB-powered data acquisition modules capable of 100 kSamples/second. » more
Top Control Engineering articles, August 2011Most-visited articles at www.controleng.com during August 2011 included process and machine safety, wind power automation, plant performance, process control terms, rare-earth magnets, salary survey,... » more
AS-Interface power supplies exceed 90% efficiencyPepperl+Fuchs VAN-115/230AC-K19 AS-Interface power supplies are designed to be more than 90% efficient and limit the need for enclosure cooling. » more
IO expansion for wireless data radios
Freewave's IO Expansion modules have access times up to 192 IO points and have non-isolated inputs to reduce the number of external components. » more
Freewave's IO Expansion modules have access times up to 192 IO points and have non-isolated inputs to reduce the number of external components. » more
Industrial Ethernet integrates machinery, roboticsHow a robust industrial Ethernet network can include machines and robots, while providing high performance, uptime, and enterprise-wide connectivity. Link to table of Ethernet protocols, more advice. » more
Ethernet protocol, EtherCAT, processes on the flyEtherCAT processes Ethernet frames on the fly and maps through a Fieldbus Memory Management Unit (FMMU), distinguishing it from other industrial Ethernet protocols. One EtherCAT frame holds the data... » more
Ethernet protocols used for industrial applications, governing organizations, URLs
List of protocols, governing organizations, websites, and other useful URLs and articles from Control Engineering follows, with a table of industrial Ethernet protocols. » more
List of protocols, governing organizations, websites, and other useful URLs and articles from Control Engineering follows, with a table of industrial Ethernet protocols. » more
Industrial Ethernet security checkSecurity for an industrial Ethernet network has to thwart hacking, unauthorized access, and disruption caused by unwanted traffic in industrial control and automation environments, which can cause... » more
Answers about industrial EthernetWhy is Ethernet good for industrial applications, instead of other network protocols? Why do Ethernet protocols differ? Which should be used, fiber or copper? Pepperl+Fuchs offers answers. » more
Ethernet-enabled mobile communications reduces corporate travelEthernet communications streamline access into manufacturing operations and machinery. American Axle & Manufacturing regularly accesses 25 facilities globally via a Blackberry. » more
Optimizing Ethernet for industrial implementationWhen selecting and installing industrial Ethernet, consider this advice from IMS Research. » more
Multiple hop radios have I/O connectionsBanner Engineering's Surecross MultiHop radios are designed for remote applications and can connect to control systems to communicate with input/output devices. » more
Industrial Ethernet unmanaged switchesAutomationDirect's Stride Ethernet product line includes unmanaged Ethernet switches and have an ST-type fiber optic connection. » more
Control Engineering August 2011 Digital EditionDid you see the Control Engineering digital edition for August 2011? In addition to the monthly North American print edition, CFE Media offers a digital edition, with... » more
Industrial Ethernet switches support huge China water transfer projectWhat are key considerations to optimize your next industrial Ethernet implementation? Looking at how Ethernet is used in this China water transfer project could help with your next Ethernet project. » more
Top Control Engineering articles, July 2011Most visited articles at www.controleng.com during July 2011 included videos on improving plant performance and cyber security, salary survey, direct-drive wind turbines, and advancing... » more
Ethernet products receive hazardous location certificationAvaLAN's AW900xTR and AW2400xTR outdoor wireless Ethernet modules received the certification, allowing them to be used in the oil and gas markets. » more
Efficient development through physical modeling
B+R Automation and Maplesoft are integrating products to reduce costs and individual effort, time for simulation-based developments. » more
B+R Automation and Maplesoft are integrating products to reduce costs and individual effort, time for simulation-based developments. » more
Small industrial unmanaged Ethernet switches, with fiber, IP30 caseB+B's ESW100 series is housed in an IP30-rated metal case and the DIN Rail switches are less than one inch wide, which may be the smallest switches with fiber available, the company said. » more
Machine builders, integrators get help with machinery directive update
Omron STI said it is helping integrators and machine builders transition to EN ISO 13849-1:2008, which will become the standard for safety control systems effective January 1, 2012. » more
Omron STI said it is helping integrators and machine builders transition to EN ISO 13849-1:2008, which will become the standard for safety control systems effective January 1, 2012. » more
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