Industrial Networks
Industrial server board equipped with intelligent security features
The PICMG 1.3 System Host Board Kontron PCI-761 features the Intel Q57 Express chipset for real-time and image processing applications as well as intelligent security features and I/O-technology. » more
Class T fuses provide protection for panel boards, ac drives
AutomationDirect's TJN series 300 V ac and TJS series 600 V ac fuses are fast-acting fuses in a compact, space-saving size, ideal for use as the main fuse protection for panel boards, load centers,... » more
VME module intended for industrial control loop applications
The V220 from Highland Technology features 12 fully isolated channels, is capable of sourcing and measuring voltage and current, and is intended for use in 4-20 mA industrial control loop... » more
Top 20 Control Engineering articles of 2010 at www.controleng.com
Link to the most-read Control Engineering articles of 2010 at www.controleng.com. Energy-efficient motor technology topics, pushed by a Dec. 19 regulatory deadline and increased sustainable... » more
Baumer EtherCAT encoders minimize cabling
Baumer’s Absolute ATD EtherCAT Encoders simplify communication between drives, control systems in multi-I/O equipment. » more
Industrial Ethernet protocols international market rankings
According to a recent study, Powerlink and Profinet are among the most used industrial Ethernet protocols for transferring machine and sensor data in true real-time. » more
Industrial networks by the numbers: EtherCAT, CC-Link, SERCOS, EPSG, Garrettcom
Industrial networks hit some numerical milestones. EtherCAT’s organization cited record membership, CC-Link marked 10 years, GarrettCom manufactured the 100,000th switch, SERCOS celebrated 25 years,... » more
Technology Update: Automation appliances create interoperability
Machine to machine (M2M) and machine to enterprise (M2E) communications are required for most automated applications, as the Internet of Things and need for interoperability advance. Interoperability... » more
Shell awards safety system passing grade following assessment test
HIMA's HIMax Safety System stands up to examination, clearing it for use in Shell facilities worldwide. » more
Hybrid surge protective device has multi-stage system of suppression
The Liebert SH Hybrid Series Surge Protective Device offers a coordinated multi-stage system of supporession and integrates the fast response time of the Silicone Avalanche Diode with the high-energy... » more
DIN-rail PCs feature CPUs, automatic data flow control
Two DIN-rail PCs from Advantech Corporation feature AMD Geode LX 800, 500-MHz processors and are equipped with a VGA port, 1 x RS-232 and 2 x RS-232/422/485 ports with automatic data flow control,... » more
Networked safety in three steps
Networked safety is increasing, where programmable controllers replace relays, doing for functional safety what the PLC did for machine control. Most machine owners no longer view safety as a burden... » more
Full range of OPC gateways tested for compliance to specifications
FieldServer Technologies’ full range of OPC Gateways enable Original Equipment Manufacturers to easily provide OPC interface, multichannel gateways for the end-user, and integrator to meet... » more
Serial synchronous interface module for motion control, position sensing applications
Opto 22 Snap-SCM-SSI serial module offers a communications interface between digital encoders and Snap PAC System I/P processors or programmable automation controllers; designed for use in motion... » more
Machine Safety blog: Wireless Control and Wireless Safety!
Safe wireless (also known as safe cableless) is often applied to a machine using a “zone” concept to reduce the wireless communication distance. As wireless machine communications increase,... » more
IO-link analog plugs for limited analog signal systems
Balluff’s IO-Link Analog Plugs, with an enclosure rating of IP 67, are connected directly to the sensor and convert analog signals into IO-Link signals – ideal choice for systems with limited... » more
Post live sensor outputs, via widgets, online
SensedIn, from Cores Electronic, posts live sensors, represented by widgets, on the Internet of things to share data between users. » more
Software tool for planning, validation, documentation needs
DesignMATE is a complete user-friendly software tool for planning, validation and documentation of Foundation fieldbus H1 segments. » more
Think Again: Time for automation system integration
Gain efficiency through tighter control system integration. Ensure you're doing all you can to work effectively with system integrators. » more
Inside Machines: Wireless Ethernet, PLCs add productivity to Blue Bell Creameries
Upgrade with Siemens Scalance WLAN and Simatic PLCs adds productivity and eases training on aging automated storage and retrieval system for Blue Bell Creameries, a Texas-based ice cream maker. » more
White Paper: Sensitivity Limitations for Multivariable Linear Filtering
This paper examines fundamental limitations in performance which apply to linear filtering problems associated with multivariable systems having as many inputs as outputs. The results of this paper... » more
This paper examines fundamental limitations in performance which apply to linear filtering problems associated with multivariable systems having as many inputs as outputs. The results of this paper... » more
Integrated software tool for efficient device development, testing, maintenance
HART Device Description Integrated Development Environment, Version 4.0, from the HART Communication Foundation features new key components such as an updated XMTR-DD device simulator and an improved... » more
HART Device Description Integrated Development Environment, Version 4.0, from the HART Communication Foundation features new key components such as an updated XMTR-DD device simulator and an improved... » more
Industrial server board equipped with intelligent security featuresThe PICMG 1.3 System Host Board Kontron PCI-761 features the Intel Q57 Express chipset for real-time and image processing applications as well as intelligent security features and I/O-technology. » more
Plug-in migration technology improves distributed control systems
The HART-enabled plug-in migration solution from Invensys Operations Management allows Fisher Provox users to modernize to latest Foxboro I/A Series system, taking advantage of HART field... » more
The HART-enabled plug-in migration solution from Invensys Operations Management allows Fisher Provox users to modernize to latest Foxboro I/A Series system, taking advantage of HART field... » more
Class T fuses provide protection for panel boards, ac drivesAutomationDirect's TJN series 300 V ac and TJS series 600 V ac fuses are fast-acting fuses in a compact, space-saving size, ideal for use as the main fuse protection for panel boards, load centers,... » more
VME module intended for industrial control loop applicationsThe V220 from Highland Technology features 12 fully isolated channels, is capable of sourcing and measuring voltage and current, and is intended for use in 4-20 mA industrial control loop... » more
Top 20 Control Engineering articles of 2010 at www.controleng.comLink to the most-read Control Engineering articles of 2010 at www.controleng.com. Energy-efficient motor technology topics, pushed by a Dec. 19 regulatory deadline and increased sustainable... » more
Baumer EtherCAT encoders minimize cablingBaumer’s Absolute ATD EtherCAT Encoders simplify communication between drives, control systems in multi-I/O equipment. » more
Industrial Ethernet protocols international market rankingsAccording to a recent study, Powerlink and Profinet are among the most used industrial Ethernet protocols for transferring machine and sensor data in true real-time. » more
Industrial networks by the numbers: EtherCAT, CC-Link, SERCOS, EPSG, GarrettcomIndustrial networks hit some numerical milestones. EtherCAT’s organization cited record membership, CC-Link marked 10 years, GarrettCom manufactured the 100,000th switch, SERCOS celebrated 25 years,... » more
Technology Update: Automation appliances create interoperabilityMachine to machine (M2M) and machine to enterprise (M2E) communications are required for most automated applications, as the Internet of Things and need for interoperability advance. Interoperability... » more
Shell awards safety system passing grade following assessment testHIMA's HIMax Safety System stands up to examination, clearing it for use in Shell facilities worldwide. » more
Hybrid surge protective device has multi-stage system of suppressionThe Liebert SH Hybrid Series Surge Protective Device offers a coordinated multi-stage system of supporession and integrates the fast response time of the Silicone Avalanche Diode with the high-energy... » more
DIN-rail PCs feature CPUs, automatic data flow controlTwo DIN-rail PCs from Advantech Corporation feature AMD Geode LX 800, 500-MHz processors and are equipped with a VGA port, 1 x RS-232 and 2 x RS-232/422/485 ports with automatic data flow control,... » more
Networked safety in three stepsNetworked safety is increasing, where programmable controllers replace relays, doing for functional safety what the PLC did for machine control. Most machine owners no longer view safety as a burden... » more
Full range of OPC gateways tested for compliance to specificationsFieldServer Technologies’ full range of OPC Gateways enable Original Equipment Manufacturers to easily provide OPC interface, multichannel gateways for the end-user, and integrator to meet... » more
Serial synchronous interface module for motion control, position sensing applicationsOpto 22 Snap-SCM-SSI serial module offers a communications interface between digital encoders and Snap PAC System I/P processors or programmable automation controllers; designed for use in motion... » more
Machine Safety blog: Wireless Control and Wireless Safety!Safe wireless (also known as safe cableless) is often applied to a machine using a “zone” concept to reduce the wireless communication distance. As wireless machine communications increase,... » more
IO-link analog plugs for limited analog signal systemsBalluff’s IO-Link Analog Plugs, with an enclosure rating of IP 67, are connected directly to the sensor and convert analog signals into IO-Link signals – ideal choice for systems with limited... » more
Post live sensor outputs, via widgets, onlineSensedIn, from Cores Electronic, posts live sensors, represented by widgets, on the Internet of things to share data between users. » more
Terminal blocks, interconnects earn 100 kA short circuit current rating
Select Wago Corporation Through-Panel and Chassis-Mount Terminal blocks and Interconnect devices have earned a 100 kA (short circuit current rating (SCCR) rating with appropriate fuses. » more
Select Wago Corporation Through-Panel and Chassis-Mount Terminal blocks and Interconnect devices have earned a 100 kA (short circuit current rating (SCCR) rating with appropriate fuses. » more
Specification defines expanded structure for interfacing remote I/O over HSE network
The Foundation High Speed Ethernet Remote I/O preliminary specification from the Fieldbus Foundation defines the first in a series of interoperable gateways to bring I/O back to plant automation... » more
The Foundation High Speed Ethernet Remote I/O preliminary specification from the Fieldbus Foundation defines the first in a series of interoperable gateways to bring I/O back to plant automation... » more
Software tool for planning, validation, documentation needsDesignMATE is a complete user-friendly software tool for planning, validation and documentation of Foundation fieldbus H1 segments. » more
Think Again: Time for automation system integrationGain efficiency through tighter control system integration. Ensure you're doing all you can to work effectively with system integrators. » more
Inside Machines: Wireless Ethernet, PLCs add productivity to Blue Bell CreameriesUpgrade with Siemens Scalance WLAN and Simatic PLCs adds productivity and eases training on aging automated storage and retrieval system for Blue Bell Creameries, a Texas-based ice cream maker. » more
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