Industrial Networks
Continuous motion silicone cables for windmill applications
Cicoil’s Highly Flexible Silicone Cables are designed for continuous motion and harsh weather conditions. » more
Rugged cellular modems resist power surges
The M100CDMA cellular modem by Richardson RFPD is designed with a high voltage range and is resistant to power surges, making it suitable for demanding industrial applications. » more
Top Control Engineering articles, February 2012
The most-visited articles at www.controleng.com during February 2012 included articles on best products, motor sizing, robotics, programming with UML, cyber security, PID loop tuning, career and... » more
Analysis tool for DeviceNet/CAN bus installations
Balluff's DeviceNet Analyzer is designed to analyze, commission, monitor, and maintain DeviceNet/CAN bus installations. » more
Solar connectors, compatible with 4 mm standard
Compatible and intermateable with industry standard 4 mm connectors, 600 V dc or 1000 V dc. » more
Automation to go
Think Again: I’ll take my automation to go, please, and throw in a big helping of continuous improvement, productivity, quality, and optimization, with a side of safety and industrial energy... » more
3-mile WiFi connection enables mobile HMI access
Wireless local area network easily cover 3.1-mile span for a California water system, saving more than $15,000 compared to a wired solution, says Phoenix Contact. » more
Apps for Engineers
Product Exclusive: CFE Media’s Apps for Engineers software is an “app of apps,” providing an interactive directory of approximately 60 mobile engineering-related software applications useful for... » more
Field device networking: Extending interoperability beyond devices
Testing field devices may not be enough. Most interoperability problems happen when a device tries to communicate with a host system, but that can be addressed. » more
Wifi module for sensor platform
Libelium's Wifi module for the Waspmote sensor platform has a radio module, which adds an extra layer of intelligence for collected data being sent to any web server in the cloud. » more
Optimize signal clarity in an industrial network
Physical layer issues account for more than half of network installation problems—noise, ground loops, signal reflection, and cross-talk among them. Improve signal clarity with this advice. » more
Industrial Ethernet signal clarity
Best practices and latest technologies help ensure the information received over industrial Ethernet networks represents the desired measurement or instructions. These includes proper grounding,... » more
M2M application framework
Sierra Wireless's Open AT Application Framework, the SL808x embedded wireless module, allows customers to build M2M application software once and deploy it in any market worldwide, or seamlessly... » more
Industrial mobility: Information where needed
Industrial-strength mobility is happening with the manufacturing and IT workforce today. Embrace it, guide it, make it secure, or it may dictate how your business will change, suggested experts at a... » more
Mobile workers respond to alarms, view data logs
Apple iPad serves as remote workstation for graphite product manufacturer Toyo Tanso. » more
Are there too many industrial networking protocols?
Most people would give an emphatic yes. Alternatives that use only one networking strategy (Ethernet) are at hand. Video: Bernie Anger and Carl Henning discuss one specific solution. » more
Industrial rugged Ethernet switch, many ports
The Octopus OS32 series by Belden adds Gigabit Ethernet via M12 ports and enable high data rates and reliable transmission via twisted pair cables for public transportation » more
Signal converter series: 5 amp or low voltage to 4-20 mA
NK Technologies' CTC Series Signal Converters allow users to convert a CT Signal to a standard 4-20 mA two-wire, loop-powered signal easily. » more
8-way power dividers
Krytar's power dividers use proprietary design to produce matched-line directional dividers (MLDD) and can be manufactured to meet military specifications. » more
Mobile industrial worker
Technologies have enabled industrial workers to get mobile, and there’s no going back. » more
Tips and Tricks: 9 tips for a smarter wireless industrial workforce
Nine tips help enable an industrial wireless mobile workforce, including standards, self-healing technologies, and the right blend of hardware and software. » more
Communications cards for industrial, OEM applications
Eaton's Ethernet series of communications cards provides four protocols, includes Ethernet/IP and Modbus TCP, allowing flexible communication options for manufacturers and industrial customers. » more
GPS Data Logger
Kistler's CDS-GPS is a data logger with built in GPS for longitudinal vehicle dynamics testing applications and offers an update rate of 100 Hz. » more
Mechatrolink Members Association updates web site
The new web site improves the user experience by simplifying access to product and technical information. Membership upgrade offered. » more
The new web site improves the user experience by simplifying access to product and technical information. Membership upgrade offered. » more
Continuous motion silicone cables for windmill applicationsCicoil’s Highly Flexible Silicone Cables are designed for continuous motion and harsh weather conditions. » more
Rugged cellular modems resist power surgesThe M100CDMA cellular modem by Richardson RFPD is designed with a high voltage range and is resistant to power surges, making it suitable for demanding industrial applications. » more
Top Control Engineering articles, February 2012The most-visited articles at www.controleng.com during February 2012 included articles on best products, motor sizing, robotics, programming with UML, cyber security, PID loop tuning, career and... » more
Analysis tool for DeviceNet/CAN bus installationsBalluff's DeviceNet Analyzer is designed to analyze, commission, monitor, and maintain DeviceNet/CAN bus installations. » more
Solar connectors, compatible with 4 mm standardCompatible and intermateable with industry standard 4 mm connectors, 600 V dc or 1000 V dc. » more
Automation to goThink Again: I’ll take my automation to go, please, and throw in a big helping of continuous improvement, productivity, quality, and optimization, with a side of safety and industrial energy... » more
3-mile WiFi connection enables mobile HMI accessWireless local area network easily cover 3.1-mile span for a California water system, saving more than $15,000 compared to a wired solution, says Phoenix Contact. » more
Apps for EngineersProduct Exclusive: CFE Media’s Apps for Engineers software is an “app of apps,” providing an interactive directory of approximately 60 mobile engineering-related software applications useful for... » more
Drives leading industrial networking growth
IMS Research estimated 31 million new fieldbus and Ethernet nodes were installed in 2011 and is predicting that number will grow to 45 million by 2015. » more
IMS Research estimated 31 million new fieldbus and Ethernet nodes were installed in 2011 and is predicting that number will grow to 45 million by 2015. » more
Field device networking: Extending interoperability beyond devicesTesting field devices may not be enough. Most interoperability problems happen when a device tries to communicate with a host system, but that can be addressed. » more
Wifi module for sensor platformLibelium's Wifi module for the Waspmote sensor platform has a radio module, which adds an extra layer of intelligence for collected data being sent to any web server in the cloud. » more
Optimize signal clarity in an industrial networkPhysical layer issues account for more than half of network installation problems—noise, ground loops, signal reflection, and cross-talk among them. Improve signal clarity with this advice. » more
Industrial Ethernet signal clarityBest practices and latest technologies help ensure the information received over industrial Ethernet networks represents the desired measurement or instructions. These includes proper grounding,... » more
M2M application frameworkSierra Wireless's Open AT Application Framework, the SL808x embedded wireless module, allows customers to build M2M application software once and deploy it in any market worldwide, or seamlessly... » more
Industrial mobility: Information where neededIndustrial-strength mobility is happening with the manufacturing and IT workforce today. Embrace it, guide it, make it secure, or it may dictate how your business will change, suggested experts at a... » more
Mobile workers respond to alarms, view data logsApple iPad serves as remote workstation for graphite product manufacturer Toyo Tanso. » more
Are there too many industrial networking protocols?Most people would give an emphatic yes. Alternatives that use only one networking strategy (Ethernet) are at hand. Video: Bernie Anger and Carl Henning discuss one specific solution. » more
Industrial rugged Ethernet switch, many portsThe Octopus OS32 series by Belden adds Gigabit Ethernet via M12 ports and enable high data rates and reliable transmission via twisted pair cables for public transportation » more
Signal converter series: 5 amp or low voltage to 4-20 mANK Technologies' CTC Series Signal Converters allow users to convert a CT Signal to a standard 4-20 mA two-wire, loop-powered signal easily. » more
8-way power dividersKrytar's power dividers use proprietary design to produce matched-line directional dividers (MLDD) and can be manufactured to meet military specifications. » more
Mobile industrial workerTechnologies have enabled industrial workers to get mobile, and there’s no going back. » more
Tips and Tricks: 9 tips for a smarter wireless industrial workforceNine tips help enable an industrial wireless mobile workforce, including standards, self-healing technologies, and the right blend of hardware and software. » more
Communications cards for industrial, OEM applicationsEaton's Ethernet series of communications cards provides four protocols, includes Ethernet/IP and Modbus TCP, allowing flexible communication options for manufacturers and industrial customers. » more
GPS Data LoggerKistler's CDS-GPS is a data logger with built in GPS for longitudinal vehicle dynamics testing applications and offers an update rate of 100 Hz. » more
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