Industrial Networks
Modular IO Cuts Wiring Time 20%
RRR Development reduces machine wiring time by 20%, helps tire manufacturers decrease maintenance woes. Time to market increases, boosts sales by $2.5 million a year. » more
Multi-language human-machine interface, web-based software
InduSoft Service Pack 1 for its Web Studio v7.0 is designed to improve machine and process performance. » more
Cables for fiber-optic sensors
Omega's E32 series of shock and vibration resistant cables for fiber-optic sensors is designed to withstand higher temperatures and is designed for automotive and pharmaceutical industries. » more
IO module replacement advice: Check shielding, ground loops, electromagnetic noise
I/O wiring can be among the most challenging (and perhaps feared) of upgrades. When replacing input/output connections, what are key considerations? John Lehman, Dataforth Corp. engineering manager,... » more
IO module replacement advice: Plan ahead on instrumentation, space, design
I/O wiring can be among the most challenging of upgrades. When replacing input/output connections, what are key considerations? Ben Orchard, Opto 22 application engineer, offered answers to some key... » more
Connection system eliminates wiring between devices
AutomationDirect's ZipLink is designed to eliminate the process of wiring between devices with prewired cables and DIN rail mount connector modules. » more
2012 Engineers’ Choice nomination deadline is Oct. 19, 2011
Deadline extended until Oct. 19: Automation industry vendors may submit Engineers’ Choice Award product nominations until by noon Oct. 19, 2011 (Wednesday), extended from Oct. 14, 2011 (Friday). With... » more
Gigabit-only switch routes large amounts of data
GarrettCom's Magnum 12KX is designed to route large amounts of data in applications using complex networking techniques, such as VLANs ro multicast routing. It can connect to copper and fiber. » more
Remote control, monitoring, operations system shutdown
Falcon Electric expanded UPS communications with the addition of the Mega SNMP/HTTP agent, allowing connection to an Ethernet LAN. » more
Red Lion parent acquires Sixnet
Spectris plc, an instrumentation and control company and parent of Red Lion Controls, announced Oct. 6 that it acquired Sixnet for $72 million, soon after closing a $475 million purchase of Omega... » more
IO module replacement advice: Consider documentation, controllers, application
I/O wiring can be among the most challenging (and perhaps feared) of upgrades. When replacing input/output connections, what are key considerations? Jason Haldeman, Phoenix Contact product marketing... » more
Online learning events: Automation Summit, pump efficiency, fieldbus, industrial Ethernet
Multiple online learning events are available through CFE Media publications, including industrial Ethernet installation optimization, the Manufacturing/Automation Summit, webcast on pump and process... » more
Wireless IO advantages: More data, less work
New I/O products provide more measurement and control for processes, optimization, and asset condition monitoring with less effort, wirelessly. » more
Panelboard awarded patent for breaker coordination, touchsafe capabilities
ABB received a patent for its ProLine Panelboard, noted for having complete breaker coordination and touchsafe capabilities. » more
Inverter, Powerlink industrial Ethernet, IP67 bus controller, PC touchscreen controls machine
B&R Industrial Automation offers the Acoposinverter P84 with an integrated Powerlink interface from 0.37 to 500 kW; Ethernet Powerlink is widely used for hard-real-time motion applications; B&R's new... » more
ProSoft Technology expands with WRC DeviceNet products
In a recent agreement with Western Reserve Controls (WRC), ProSoft Technology will assume exclusive sales rights and support services for all WRC DeviceNet communication products, including DeviceNet... » more
Drive system adds Ethernet connectivity; motion control software; 128 axes motion controller
Siemens expanded Sinamics S120 drive system to include Ethernet connectivity to Profinet, Ethernet TCP/IP, and EtherNet/IP, upgraded its Simotion Scout motion control software, and extended the... » more
Top Control Engineering articles, September 2011
HMI, safety system bypass, control engineering technologies save the world, using smartphones as a HART handheld, video on plant performance, direct drive for wind turbines, industrial Ethernet,... » more
Data logging, com port troubleshooting software updated
Windmill Software’s newest version of the ComDebug data logging and com port troubleshooting software allows users to quickly identify and correct communication errors. » more
Signal isolator gets CSA International approval
HIX HART signal isolator from Moore Industries received Class I, Division 2 approval from CSA International in the United States and Canada. » more
Automation products: Network interface cards, IO modules, switches
Molex's Brad automation product line introduced at Pack Expo has advantages for packaging machine builders, robot manufacturers, and equipment system integrators. » more
Molex's Brad automation product line introduced at Pack Expo has advantages for packaging machine builders, robot manufacturers, and equipment system integrators. » more
Modular IO Cuts Wiring Time 20%RRR Development reduces machine wiring time by 20%, helps tire manufacturers decrease maintenance woes. Time to market increases, boosts sales by $2.5 million a year. » more
Multi-language human-machine interface, web-based softwareInduSoft Service Pack 1 for its Web Studio v7.0 is designed to improve machine and process performance. » more
Cables for fiber-optic sensorsOmega's E32 series of shock and vibration resistant cables for fiber-optic sensors is designed to withstand higher temperatures and is designed for automotive and pharmaceutical industries. » more
IO module replacement advice: Check shielding, ground loops, electromagnetic noiseI/O wiring can be among the most challenging (and perhaps feared) of upgrades. When replacing input/output connections, what are key considerations? John Lehman, Dataforth Corp. engineering manager,... » more
IO module replacement advice: Plan ahead on instrumentation, space, designI/O wiring can be among the most challenging of upgrades. When replacing input/output connections, what are key considerations? Ben Orchard, Opto 22 application engineer, offered answers to some key... » more
Connection system eliminates wiring between devicesAutomationDirect's ZipLink is designed to eliminate the process of wiring between devices with prewired cables and DIN rail mount connector modules. » more
2012 Engineers’ Choice nomination deadline is Oct. 19, 2011Deadline extended until Oct. 19: Automation industry vendors may submit Engineers’ Choice Award product nominations until by noon Oct. 19, 2011 (Wednesday), extended from Oct. 14, 2011 (Friday). With... » more
Gigabit-only switch routes large amounts of dataGarrettCom's Magnum 12KX is designed to route large amounts of data in applications using complex networking techniques, such as VLANs ro multicast routing. It can connect to copper and fiber. » more
Remote control, monitoring, operations system shutdownFalcon Electric expanded UPS communications with the addition of the Mega SNMP/HTTP agent, allowing connection to an Ethernet LAN. » more
Red Lion parent acquires SixnetSpectris plc, an instrumentation and control company and parent of Red Lion Controls, announced Oct. 6 that it acquired Sixnet for $72 million, soon after closing a $475 million purchase of Omega... » more
IO module replacement advice: Consider documentation, controllers, application I/O wiring can be among the most challenging (and perhaps feared) of upgrades. When replacing input/output connections, what are key considerations? Jason Haldeman, Phoenix Contact product marketing... » more
Online learning events: Automation Summit, pump efficiency, fieldbus, industrial EthernetMultiple online learning events are available through CFE Media publications, including industrial Ethernet installation optimization, the Manufacturing/Automation Summit, webcast on pump and process... » more
Wireless IO advantages: More data, less workNew I/O products provide more measurement and control for processes, optimization, and asset condition monitoring with less effort, wirelessly. » more
Panelboard awarded patent for breaker coordination, touchsafe capabilitiesABB received a patent for its ProLine Panelboard, noted for having complete breaker coordination and touchsafe capabilities. » more
Communicating wirelessly with CAN networks
CiA has been developing new methods for improving communication through remote and wireless technologies. » more
CiA has been developing new methods for improving communication through remote and wireless technologies. » more
Inverter, Powerlink industrial Ethernet, IP67 bus controller, PC touchscreen controls machineB&R Industrial Automation offers the Acoposinverter P84 with an integrated Powerlink interface from 0.37 to 500 kW; Ethernet Powerlink is widely used for hard-real-time motion applications; B&R's new... » more
ProSoft Technology expands with WRC DeviceNet productsIn a recent agreement with Western Reserve Controls (WRC), ProSoft Technology will assume exclusive sales rights and support services for all WRC DeviceNet communication products, including DeviceNet... » more
Drive system adds Ethernet connectivity; motion control software; 128 axes motion controllerSiemens expanded Sinamics S120 drive system to include Ethernet connectivity to Profinet, Ethernet TCP/IP, and EtherNet/IP, upgraded its Simotion Scout motion control software, and extended the... » more
Top Control Engineering articles, September 2011HMI, safety system bypass, control engineering technologies save the world, using smartphones as a HART handheld, video on plant performance, direct drive for wind turbines, industrial Ethernet,... » more
Five compact units join DIN-rail power supply line
Wago Corporation added five Epsitron Compact units to its DIN-rail mount power supply line. » more
Wago Corporation added five Epsitron Compact units to its DIN-rail mount power supply line. » more
Data logging, com port troubleshooting software updatedWindmill Software’s newest version of the ComDebug data logging and com port troubleshooting software allows users to quickly identify and correct communication errors. » more
Signal isolator gets CSA International approvalHIX HART signal isolator from Moore Industries received Class I, Division 2 approval from CSA International in the United States and Canada. » more
Wireless corrosion and sand monitoring system
Emerson Process Management's Roxar CorrLog + Sandlog wireless transmitters are designed to integrate downstream and upstream assets. » more
Emerson Process Management's Roxar CorrLog + Sandlog wireless transmitters are designed to integrate downstream and upstream assets. » more
IO modules meet safety standards
Siemens has expanded its Simatic ER 200iSP I/O system to meet safety standards IEC 61508 up to SIL 3 or ISO 13849-1 up to PLe e. » more
Siemens has expanded its Simatic ER 200iSP I/O system to meet safety standards IEC 61508 up to SIL 3 or ISO 13849-1 up to PLe e. » more
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