Industrial Networks
Top Control Engineering articles, February 2011
Most visited Control Engineering articles during February 2011 included “world’s fastest” PLC, advanced control at a steel mill, 2011 Engineers’ Choice Awards, help with engineering contracts,... » more
Wireless sensor network adds gateway, voltage and RTD node
National Instruments (Nasdaq: NATI) extended the communication and measurement capabilities of the NI wireless sensor network (WSN) platform with two new products. NI 9792 is a programmable WSN... » more
9 tips for better industrial SCADA communications
Tips & Tricks: Wireless technologies can improve supervisory control and data acquisition applications. Match technologies to your needs, reduce costs, consider a hybrid approach, and heed six more... » more
Technology Update: Why WirelessHART?
With other industrial wireless communications options available, process industry engineers may ask, ‘What is WirelessHART, and what is it good for?’ » more
New Ethernet-capable optical data couplers enable live video communication
Pepperl+Fuchs LS680 combines user-friendly operation with higher data transmission speeds for new levels of communication. » more
Bosch Rexroth commits to ODVA, EtherNet/IP advancements
Bosch Rexroth has become a principal member of ODVA, joining industrial suppliers Cisco Systems, Rockwell Automation, Omron, and Schneider Electric. » more
2011 Engineers’ Choice Awards - Spotlight on Innovation
Cover story: Best automation, control, and instrumentation products in 30 categories. » more
Product Exclusive: Ethernet 2.0 controller; SD card adds 8 GB
Get up to 1000 instructions in 235μ for industrial Ethernet applications in the Wago Corp. 750-880 Ethernet 2.0 Programmable Fieldbus Controller, with 1 MB data memory and an SD port allowing up to 8... » more
Pluggable, high-density I/O modules earn GL Marine Approval
Wago Corporation’s 753 Series Pluggable I/O Modules and High-Density 16-Point I/O Modules have earned GL Marine Approval » more
Family of 32-bit microcontrollers lower power consumption
A six-member family of 32-bit PIC32MX5/6/7 microcontrollers from Microchip Technology Inc. intends to provide the same integrated Ethernet, CAN, USB and serial connectivity peripherals with new... » more
10 tips for deploying EtherNet/IP, the ODVA Ethernet protocol
Industrial applications using plantwide EtherNet/IP should follow these 10 industrial network design recommendations from Cisco and Rockwell Automation. » more
Connector carries control signals, power, water for laser
A customized Harting connector allows mixed-purpose inserts that can carry control signals, power, and cooling water from the instrument console to a handheld laser tool. This versatility has helped... » more
Servo motor communication via CAN serial port
Animatic offers Combitronic communication which uses a CAN serial port to join up to 120 SmartMotor servos. » more
Ethernet integration: Decentralized control gives GM manufacturing flexibility
A decentralized control network at a General Motors' powertrain plant supports overall workflow with extremely flexible assembly line configuration options. PLCs, CNCs, HMIs, RFID system and... » more
Bus terminals for use in extreme climates
The ET Bus Terminals from Beckhoff Automation extend the temperature range for selected standard Bus Terminals and Couplers, reportedly making them ideal for outdoor applications such as solar power... » more
Ethernet converters for manufacturing, processing, automation applications
Belden has added four Perle System IOLAN DS Serial Ethernet Converters to the Hirschmann product line featuring fanless cooling, suitable for discrete manufacturing, processing operations, power... » more
Wide-band high current monitor measures narrow current pulse
An IPC current monitor from Ion Physics Corporation senses the magnetic field surrounding a primary current carrying cable or charged particle stream without physical contact with the conductor. » more
Cable outlets expand cable diameter range for right-angle connectors
PG11 and PG13.5 cable outlets have been added to Binder-USA’s line of RD24 Series 692 and 693 right-angle connectors to accept cables with a diameter between 8 and 12 mm. » more
Top Control Engineering articles, February 2011Most visited Control Engineering articles during February 2011 included “world’s fastest” PLC, advanced control at a steel mill, 2011 Engineers’ Choice Awards, help with engineering contracts,... » more
Device profile underway for on-board weighing systems
CAN in Automation intends to develop the CANopen profile for on-board weighing systems with plans to release the first version of the draft standard proposal by the end of 2011. » more
CAN in Automation intends to develop the CANopen profile for on-board weighing systems with plans to release the first version of the draft standard proposal by the end of 2011. » more
Compact bus coupler for star wiring topologies, EtherNet/IP connectivity
Beckhoff Automation's BK9055 Compact Bus Coupler offers EtherNet/IP connectivity options when used with the Bus Terminal system. » more
Beckhoff Automation's BK9055 Compact Bus Coupler offers EtherNet/IP connectivity options when used with the Bus Terminal system. » more
Think Again: Improving networking and energy use
Energy measuring, monitoring, and optimization are hot, and industrial network organizations want to help control energy information. See diagram. » more
Energy measuring, monitoring, and optimization are hot, and industrial network organizations want to help control energy information. See diagram. » more
Wireless sensor network adds gateway, voltage and RTD nodeNational Instruments (Nasdaq: NATI) extended the communication and measurement capabilities of the NI wireless sensor network (WSN) platform with two new products. NI 9792 is a programmable WSN... » more
9 tips for better industrial SCADA communicationsTips & Tricks: Wireless technologies can improve supervisory control and data acquisition applications. Match technologies to your needs, reduce costs, consider a hybrid approach, and heed six more... » more
Technology Update: Why WirelessHART?With other industrial wireless communications options available, process industry engineers may ask, ‘What is WirelessHART, and what is it good for?’ » more
Virtualization platforms now support 64-bit Windows
Upgrades to INtime and eVM for Windows from TenAsys enable larger real-time applications, better support for virtualization. » more
Upgrades to INtime and eVM for Windows from TenAsys enable larger real-time applications, better support for virtualization. » more
New Ethernet-capable optical data couplers enable live video communication Pepperl+Fuchs LS680 combines user-friendly operation with higher data transmission speeds for new levels of communication. » more
New, more secure OPC connectivity for SCADA systems
Open Automation Software announces new version of OPC Systems.net to support HMIs and SCADA systems. » more
Open Automation Software announces new version of OPC Systems.net to support HMIs and SCADA systems. » more
Bosch Rexroth commits to ODVA, EtherNet/IP advancementsBosch Rexroth has become a principal member of ODVA, joining industrial suppliers Cisco Systems, Rockwell Automation, Omron, and Schneider Electric. » more
Honorable mentions for 2011 Engineers' Choice Awards
HONORABLE MENTIONS - click on the link for each product to learn more. » more
HONORABLE MENTIONS - click on the link for each product to learn more. » more
2011 Engineers’ Choice Awards - Spotlight on InnovationCover story: Best automation, control, and instrumentation products in 30 categories. » more
Product Exclusive: Ethernet 2.0 controller; SD card adds 8 GBGet up to 1000 instructions in 235μ for industrial Ethernet applications in the Wago Corp. 750-880 Ethernet 2.0 Programmable Fieldbus Controller, with 1 MB data memory and an SD port allowing up to 8... » more
Pluggable, high-density I/O modules earn GL Marine ApprovalWago Corporation’s 753 Series Pluggable I/O Modules and High-Density 16-Point I/O Modules have earned GL Marine Approval » more
Family of 32-bit microcontrollers lower power consumptionA six-member family of 32-bit PIC32MX5/6/7 microcontrollers from Microchip Technology Inc. intends to provide the same integrated Ethernet, CAN, USB and serial connectivity peripherals with new... » more
10 tips for deploying EtherNet/IP, the ODVA Ethernet protocolIndustrial applications using plantwide EtherNet/IP should follow these 10 industrial network design recommendations from Cisco and Rockwell Automation. » more
Connector carries control signals, power, water for laserA customized Harting connector allows mixed-purpose inserts that can carry control signals, power, and cooling water from the instrument console to a handheld laser tool. This versatility has helped... » more
Servo motor communication via CAN serial portAnimatic offers Combitronic communication which uses a CAN serial port to join up to 120 SmartMotor servos. » more
Ethernet integration: Decentralized control gives GM manufacturing flexibilityA decentralized control network at a General Motors' powertrain plant supports overall workflow with extremely flexible assembly line configuration options. PLCs, CNCs, HMIs, RFID system and... » more
Bus terminals for use in extreme climatesThe ET Bus Terminals from Beckhoff Automation extend the temperature range for selected standard Bus Terminals and Couplers, reportedly making them ideal for outdoor applications such as solar power... » more
Ethernet converters for manufacturing, processing, automation applicationsBelden has added four Perle System IOLAN DS Serial Ethernet Converters to the Hirschmann product line featuring fanless cooling, suitable for discrete manufacturing, processing operations, power... » more
Remote support system provides troubleshooting, programming, product configuration
Rockwell Automation’s TechConnect remote support solution has been reconfigured to provide customers with improved troubleshooting, easier programming and product configuration, available at four... » more
Rockwell Automation’s TechConnect remote support solution has been reconfigured to provide customers with improved troubleshooting, easier programming and product configuration, available at four... » more
Wide-band high current monitor measures narrow current pulseAn IPC current monitor from Ion Physics Corporation senses the magnetic field surrounding a primary current carrying cable or charged particle stream without physical contact with the conductor. » more
Cable outlets expand cable diameter range for right-angle connectorsPG11 and PG13.5 cable outlets have been added to Binder-USA’s line of RD24 Series 692 and 693 right-angle connectors to accept cables with a diameter between 8 and 12 mm. » more
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