Industrial Networks
Wireless networks connecting with industrial users
World shipments of industrial products that are wireless-enabled are reportedly set to grow from an estimated 1.2 million to over 3 million in 2015. » more
Field wireable connectors safely extend Ethernet cables
Turck's CAT6 RJ45 field wireable connectors provide a secure way to extend an Ethernet cable in the field. » more
AS-interface gateways provide seamless communication with standard, safety networks
Pepperl+Fuchs' ENX Series AS-Interface Gateways supports Modbus/TCP and Ethernet/IP protocols with advanced features for enhanced network performance and diagnostics retrieval. » more
Wireless Ethernet radio transmits data from high interference remote locations
Phoenix Contact's TWE-Basic is a Trusted Wireless Ethernet radio that transmits Ethernet data from remote locations with high interference. » more
Adapter creates tool-free interface to IO modules
Wago Corporation's Interface Adapter provides a tool-free interface and captures analog/digital signals for eight combined modules - ideal for machines requiring large amounts of input/output signals. » more
Top Control Engineering articles, April 2011
Most visited articles at www.controleng.com during April 2011 included features about award-winning products, Stuxnet, controller selection, wireless, Kaizen, and PID simulation, among other articles. » more
Quick release mechanism protects against vibration shakeout
Speed Connect from Siemens Industry Inc. protects against vibration shakeout on its Motion-Connect line of power and signal cables. » more
Technology Update: Low-power designs for automation
Microchip Technology provides microcontrollers with low-power capabilities, Powercast harvests energy to power wireless sensors, and STMicroelectronics demonstrates a chip for a smart power design to... » more
Low-power architecture helps wireless sensing
Powercast Lifetime Power Wireless Sensor System broadcasts RF energy to power wireless sensors without batteries or wires up to 80 ft away from the transmitters. » more
Power line regulators for extreme temperature environments
Falcon Electric's line of SVR-PL Series ultra-wide temperature ac power line regulators are ideal for use in variable high and low temperature applications where maintaining a constant temperature is... » more
Field wireless devices based on the ISA100.11a industrial communications standard
Yokogawa Electric Corporation has released field wireless devices based on the ISA100.11a industrial wireless communications standard in North America » more
NIWeek 2011
Tuesday, August 2–Thursday, August 4, Austin Convention Center in Austin, Texas, is the next NIWeek from National Instruments. » more
EtherNet/IP network added to motor control centers
Allen-Bradley NEMA and IEC Centerline low-voltage motor control centers provide seamless information exchange between plant floor devices and business-level systems to increase productivity and... » more
2011 HART Plant of the Year: Nominations
HART Communication Foundation encourages end users and manufacturers to enter a plant for exceptional application of HART Communication technology. Nominations will be accepted through June 30, 2011.... » more
Wireless instrumentation monitors water usage at pharmaceutical plant
GlaxoSmithKline uses Rosemount wireless pressure and flow transmitters; provides network for future expansion. » more
First multi-protocol wireless router
Libelium Meshlium Xtreme multi-protocol router supports five wireless standards - WiFi, ZigBee, GPRS, Bluetooth and GPS – as well as wireline Ethernet, to help connect wireless sensor networks to the... » more
Product Exclusive: United Electric Controls TX200H, HART 7 smart pressure transmitter
Designed for upstream oil and gas applications, the TX200H simplifies field adjustments and communicates asset management data via the latest HART 7 specification. This is an April 2011 Control... » more
Protecting power supply outputs with accuracy
PISA 4-channel protection module from PULS Power Supplies allows sensitive and demanding loads to be connected to the same power supply without complications. » more
Wireless networks connecting with industrial usersWorld shipments of industrial products that are wireless-enabled are reportedly set to grow from an estimated 1.2 million to over 3 million in 2015. » more
Field wireable connectors safely extend Ethernet cablesTurck's CAT6 RJ45 field wireable connectors provide a secure way to extend an Ethernet cable in the field. » more
AS-interface gateways provide seamless communication with standard, safety networksPepperl+Fuchs' ENX Series AS-Interface Gateways supports Modbus/TCP and Ethernet/IP protocols with advanced features for enhanced network performance and diagnostics retrieval. » more
Wireless Ethernet radio transmits data from high interference remote locationsPhoenix Contact's TWE-Basic is a Trusted Wireless Ethernet radio that transmits Ethernet data from remote locations with high interference. » more
Adapter creates tool-free interface to IO modulesWago Corporation's Interface Adapter provides a tool-free interface and captures analog/digital signals for eight combined modules - ideal for machines requiring large amounts of input/output signals. » more
Communication technology provides simple, secure wireless communication
WirelessHART from the HART Communication Foundation has earned international standard status. » more
WirelessHART from the HART Communication Foundation has earned international standard status. » more
Top Control Engineering articles, April 2011Most visited articles at www.controleng.com during April 2011 included features about award-winning products, Stuxnet, controller selection, wireless, Kaizen, and PID simulation, among other articles. » more
Quick release mechanism protects against vibration shakeoutSpeed Connect from Siemens Industry Inc. protects against vibration shakeout on its Motion-Connect line of power and signal cables. » more
EnOcean Alliance announces TCP/IP for sensors and controls
TCP/IP interoperability allows flexibility for energy harvesting sensors and control systems. » more
TCP/IP interoperability allows flexibility for energy harvesting sensors and control systems. » more
Technology Update: Low-power designs for automationMicrochip Technology provides microcontrollers with low-power capabilities, Powercast harvests energy to power wireless sensors, and STMicroelectronics demonstrates a chip for a smart power design to... » more
Low-power architecture helps wireless sensingPowercast Lifetime Power Wireless Sensor System broadcasts RF energy to power wireless sensors without batteries or wires up to 80 ft away from the transmitters. » more
Wireless data radio portfolio at ABB Automation and Power World
FreeWave demonstrated how combined solutions allow customers to use wireless data radios for effective distribution automation in the smart grid. » more
FreeWave demonstrated how combined solutions allow customers to use wireless data radios for effective distribution automation in the smart grid. » more
Power line regulators for extreme temperature environmentsFalcon Electric's line of SVR-PL Series ultra-wide temperature ac power line regulators are ideal for use in variable high and low temperature applications where maintaining a constant temperature is... » more
Field wireless devices based on the ISA100.11a industrial communications standard Yokogawa Electric Corporation has released field wireless devices based on the ISA100.11a industrial wireless communications standard in North America » more
NIWeek 2011Tuesday, August 2–Thursday, August 4, Austin Convention Center in Austin, Texas, is the next NIWeek from National Instruments. » more
Re-structured specification features key revisions, updates
CAN in Automation has re-structured the CiA 417 specification to incorporate virtual devices with CANopen protocols. » more
CAN in Automation has re-structured the CiA 417 specification to incorporate virtual devices with CANopen protocols. » more
Rackmount appliance targets enterprise applications
Compact, 1U Octeon II Network Appliance targets enterprise apps while second variant focuses on wireless and core network with NEBS Level 3, extended temperature and 300mm shallow ETSI rack support. » more
Compact, 1U Octeon II Network Appliance targets enterprise apps while second variant focuses on wireless and core network with NEBS Level 3, extended temperature and 300mm shallow ETSI rack support. » more
EtherNet/IP network added to motor control centersAllen-Bradley NEMA and IEC Centerline low-voltage motor control centers provide seamless information exchange between plant floor devices and business-level systems to increase productivity and... » more
2011 Fieldbus Foundation General Assembly, Mumbai, India
Fieldbus Foundation held the 2011 General Assembly in Mumbai, India, attracting leading suppliers and end users of Foundation technology. Meeting was the largest in the group's history. » more
Fieldbus Foundation held the 2011 General Assembly in Mumbai, India, attracting leading suppliers and end users of Foundation technology. Meeting was the largest in the group's history. » more
Task force for operator environments
CAN in Automation (CiA) has established the CANopen Task Force for operator environments, such as driver and operator seats, including how an interface hides the sub-layered devices including... » more
CAN in Automation (CiA) has established the CANopen Task Force for operator environments, such as driver and operator seats, including how an interface hides the sub-layered devices including... » more
2011 HART Plant of the Year: Nominations HART Communication Foundation encourages end users and manufacturers to enter a plant for exceptional application of HART Communication technology. Nominations will be accepted through June 30, 2011.... » more
Wireless instrumentation monitors water usage at pharmaceutical plantGlaxoSmithKline uses Rosemount wireless pressure and flow transmitters; provides network for future expansion. » more
First multi-protocol wireless routerLibelium Meshlium Xtreme multi-protocol router supports five wireless standards - WiFi, ZigBee, GPRS, Bluetooth and GPS – as well as wireline Ethernet, to help connect wireless sensor networks to the... » more
Product Exclusive: United Electric Controls TX200H, HART 7 smart pressure transmitterDesigned for upstream oil and gas applications, the TX200H simplifies field adjustments and communicates asset management data via the latest HART 7 specification. This is an April 2011 Control... » more
Protecting power supply outputs with accuracyPISA 4-channel protection module from PULS Power Supplies allows sensitive and demanding loads to be connected to the same power supply without complications. » more
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