Industrial Networks
Machinery Initiative aims to ease integration, promote productivity in industrial networking, manufacturing
ODVA has launched Machinery Initiative as SERCOS International and OPC Foundation participating as Alliance Partners, to ease machinery integration into the industrial manufacturing ecosystem. » more
New long range wireless system
Omega’s HPWS Series allows users to remotely monitor the status of up to four discrete switches over long distances, up to 8 miles, via wireless. » more
New terminal server for substations
GarrettCom Ethernet terminal server is designed for substation applications and serial instruments. It includes a built-in firewall. » more
Hindustan Petroleum deploys wireless network for mobile workers
Honeywell Process Solutions’ Mobile Stations implemented at its new fluid catalytic cracking unit, help reduce commissioning time. » more
Module simplifies communications, enhances safety
Omron STI has developed a new module to send non-safety control data to a safety controller, using EtherNet/IP, an ODVA Ethernet protocol. » more
Bluetooth Ethernet gateway
Wago Corporation has released Bluetooth Ethernet Gateway ideal for mobile applications. » more
Robotic legs, motion control: Advances exceed some human capabilities
Smart prosthetics, including robotic replacements for human legs, meet and exceed some human capabilities, and advanced sensor developments will soon close the control loop between humans and robotic... » more
Power-line soft-modem development kit
Microchip Technology Power-Line Modem (PLM) PICtail Plus Daughter Board Development Kit includes a 7.2 kbps software modem that enables low-cost communication and control in industrial and consumer... » more
M12 and 7/8-in power connectors accept larger wires
New offering from Binder-USA allows connectors to use larger wire gauge (up to 14 AWG) and conduct currents up to 8 A and 12 A per contact. » more
First ISA100.11a field wireless devices released in North America
Yokogawa released its first field wireless devices in North America based on the ISA100.11a industrial communications standard. » more
Gateways pass DNP Level 2 conformance tests
FieldServer Technologies now offers a full range of DNP3 Gateways that have successfully passed DNP3 Level 2 Conformance Test. » more
Top Control Engineering articles, May 2011
Most visited articles at www.controleng.com during May 2011 included interactive plant performance video, PC versus PLC: Comparing control options, advanced motor design, power plant control system... » more
Next generation terminal server
GarrettCom Magnum 10ETS, part of the Magnum 10KT “10” series of networking products for power utility substations, easily integrates serial devices into smart grid initiatives, the company said. » more
High-power radios, high-density I/O for industrial sensor networks
Banner Engineering’s new line of wireless I/O gateways and nodes features increased range between makes industrial wireless solutions available to remote areas, with up to 6 miles between devices. » more
Economical unmanaged Fast Ethernet switch for small, decentralized networks
Belden extends the Hirschmann Octopus line with a robust, unmanaged 10-port Fast Ethernet switch. » more
NEMA Type 12 modular industrial enclosures
Hammond Manufacturing released new Modular Enclosure Series for industrial environments. Modular design enables units to be easily joined together for large scale and mixed use applications,... » more
Compact RFID readers have IP67 protection
Siemens expanded its Simatic Ident Portfolio for intralogistics and assembly line applications, with RFID read/write ranges of 20-30 mm. » more
Siemens expanded its Simatic Ident Portfolio for intralogistics and assembly line applications, with RFID read/write ranges of 20-30 mm. » more
Machinery Initiative aims to ease integration, promote productivity in industrial networking, manufacturingODVA has launched Machinery Initiative as SERCOS International and OPC Foundation participating as Alliance Partners, to ease machinery integration into the industrial manufacturing ecosystem. » more
New long range wireless systemOmega’s HPWS Series allows users to remotely monitor the status of up to four discrete switches over long distances, up to 8 miles, via wireless. » more
New terminal server for substationsGarrettCom Ethernet terminal server is designed for substation applications and serial instruments. It includes a built-in firewall. » more
Hindustan Petroleum deploys wireless network for mobile workersHoneywell Process Solutions’ Mobile Stations implemented at its new fluid catalytic cracking unit, help reduce commissioning time. » more
Module simplifies communications, enhances safetyOmron STI has developed a new module to send non-safety control data to a safety controller, using EtherNet/IP, an ODVA Ethernet protocol. » more
Easy real-time Powerlink Ethernet network connection
B+R adds real-time Ethernet connection to products, using a new Ethernet Powerlink slave for field program gate arrays (FPGAs). » more
B+R adds real-time Ethernet connection to products, using a new Ethernet Powerlink slave for field program gate arrays (FPGAs). » more
Bluetooth Ethernet gatewayWago Corporation has released Bluetooth Ethernet Gateway ideal for mobile applications. » more
Robotic legs, motion control: Advances exceed some human capabilitiesSmart prosthetics, including robotic replacements for human legs, meet and exceed some human capabilities, and advanced sensor developments will soon close the control loop between humans and robotic... » more
WirelessHART Seminars for Users, June-October
Vendor-neutral educational seminar for Users presented by the HART Communication Foundation: Using WirelessHART Communication in Process Industries. Dates are June 14, June 30, Sept. 19, and Oct. 27,... » more
Vendor-neutral educational seminar for Users presented by the HART Communication Foundation: Using WirelessHART Communication in Process Industries. Dates are June 14, June 30, Sept. 19, and Oct. 27,... » more
System on a chip speeds integration of EtherNet/IP into I/O modules
Advantech selects Innovasic Semiconductor's system-on-a-chip to enable extremely fast integration of the EtherNet/IP Ethernet protocol from ODVA. » more
Advantech selects Innovasic Semiconductor's system-on-a-chip to enable extremely fast integration of the EtherNet/IP Ethernet protocol from ODVA. » more
WLAN firmware gets update
Belden’s Hilcos 8.50 firmware integrates Hirschmann Access Points and Clients into Profinet and Ethernet/IP Networks without the need for additional management software, the company said. » more
Belden’s Hilcos 8.50 firmware integrates Hirschmann Access Points and Clients into Profinet and Ethernet/IP Networks without the need for additional management software, the company said. » more
Power-line soft-modem development kitMicrochip Technology Power-Line Modem (PLM) PICtail Plus Daughter Board Development Kit includes a 7.2 kbps software modem that enables low-cost communication and control in industrial and consumer... » more
M12 and 7/8-in power connectors accept larger wiresNew offering from Binder-USA allows connectors to use larger wire gauge (up to 14 AWG) and conduct currents up to 8 A and 12 A per contact. » more
First ISA100.11a field wireless devices released in North AmericaYokogawa released its first field wireless devices in North America based on the ISA100.11a industrial communications standard. » more
Gateways pass DNP Level 2 conformance testsFieldServer Technologies now offers a full range of DNP3 Gateways that have successfully passed DNP3 Level 2 Conformance Test. » more
Top Control Engineering articles, May 2011Most visited articles at www.controleng.com during May 2011 included interactive plant performance video, PC versus PLC: Comparing control options, advanced motor design, power plant control system... » more
Fieldbus Foundation brings more information through HSE with Wireless and Remote I/O
WIO (Wireless and Remote I/O) allows plants to access high data requirement devices directly in fieldbus hosts via HSE (high-speed Ethernet). » more
WIO (Wireless and Remote I/O) allows plants to access high data requirement devices directly in fieldbus hosts via HSE (high-speed Ethernet). » more
Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) advances shown at Interop Las Vegas 2011
Microsemi recently demonstrated PoE innovations that improve power delivery, management and efficiency. » more
Microsemi recently demonstrated PoE innovations that improve power delivery, management and efficiency. » more
Next generation terminal serverGarrettCom Magnum 10ETS, part of the Magnum 10KT “10” series of networking products for power utility substations, easily integrates serial devices into smart grid initiatives, the company said. » more
High-power radios, high-density I/O for industrial sensor networksBanner Engineering’s new line of wireless I/O gateways and nodes features increased range between makes industrial wireless solutions available to remote areas, with up to 6 miles between devices. » more
Economical unmanaged Fast Ethernet switch for small, decentralized networksBelden extends the Hirschmann Octopus line with a robust, unmanaged 10-port Fast Ethernet switch. » more
Substation-hardened routers are Verizon 3G certified
GarrettCom chooses Verizon Wireless for 3G mobile broadband coverage, allowing the router to act as a secure gateway to the outside world from power utility substations and other remote installations. » more
GarrettCom chooses Verizon Wireless for 3G mobile broadband coverage, allowing the router to act as a secure gateway to the outside world from power utility substations and other remote installations. » more
NEMA Type 12 modular industrial enclosures Hammond Manufacturing released new Modular Enclosure Series for industrial environments. Modular design enables units to be easily joined together for large scale and mixed use applications,... » more
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