Industrial Networks
Ethernet products receive hazardous location certification
AvaLAN's AW900xTR and AW2400xTR outdoor wireless Ethernet modules received the certification, allowing them to be used in the oil and gas markets. » more
Small industrial unmanaged Ethernet switches, with fiber, IP30 case
B+B's ESW100 series is housed in an IP30-rated metal case and the DIN Rail switches are less than one inch wide, which may be the smallest switches with fiber available, the company said. » more
Smart Grid controls, instrumentation enable reliability, efficiency
Automation and instrumentation facilitate smarter electrical grids, higher reliability systems, as well as smaller and fewer outages, with faster troubleshooting and repairs. See related Smart Grid... » more
Industrial Ethernet DIN rail switch for industrial automation, mission-critical networks
TC3314 is an industrial Ethernet DIN rail switch from TC Communications that supports industrial automation and mission-critical redundant ring networks. » more
Discrete machine safety components are getting smarter
Studies by IMS Research indicate machine builders and end users are starting to use intelligent safety interlocks that are touchless. » more
Frequency output current transducers released
NK Technologies' current transducers are designed as an input to high-speed counter and intended for use when analog inputs aren't available, the company said. » more
Ethernet protocol selection, other implementation answers
Why use EtherNet/IP Ethernet protocol? Is it a new or upgrade installation? Will you be doing the work without IT? What are key considerations to optimize your next industrial Ethernet... » more
Sensor selection: Consider more than capital costs
Spending a little more time, effort, and money in sensor selection can pay off significantly in the lifecycle costs of the sensor or switch, according to Honeywell Sensing and Control. Tips and... » more
Optical link modules for Profibus networks
Siemens released two OLM's, the P22 and G22 for the Profibus network. Both have two optical interfaces and bayonet fiber optic connector (BFOC) technology, Siemens said. » more
RS-232 to USB thumb drive data collector can log production data
Serial data collector from Brigantine Electronics can replace many types of devices. » more
Flexible, multiport rack-mounted Ethernet switch for 19-inch open-frame cabinets
N-Tron has expanded its fully-managed gigabit-capable 7026TX Series with the 26-port 7026TX-AC rack-mounted Ethernet switch, designed for installation in a 19-in open-frame rack or machine cabinet. » more
CAN interfaces for harsh environments
Kvaser in Sweden released their Rugged CAN to USB interfaces for engineers performing remote diagnosis, network troubleshooting. » more
Data acquisition modules support wireless, USB, Ethernet, are backward compatible
National Instruments expands NI CompactDAQ Platform with single-slot chassis offering wireless, Ethernet, and USB connectivity and delivering maximum performance and ease of use in simplified,... » more
Ethernet switches have PoE Plus for higher power devices
Belden MACH104-16TX-PoEP Ethernet switches with Power over Ethernet Plus (PoE Plus) capability (the IEEE 802.3at standard) delivers increased power for Ethernet-enabled devices. » more
ArchestrA Workflow program receives new capabilities
Invensys' new version of ArchestrA, 1.1, is designed to streamline business operation and make things more efficient » more
Spring clamp terminal block saves space
ASI's terminal block, which is only 4.2mm wide, was designed to save space by up to 30%, the company said. » more
CC-Link IE Field Network integrates safety
The latest network specification from CC-Link Partner Association, CC-Link IE Field Network, integrates safety functions for gigabit per second in a variety of fields. It meets international safety... » more
Ethernet products receive hazardous location certificationAvaLAN's AW900xTR and AW2400xTR outdoor wireless Ethernet modules received the certification, allowing them to be used in the oil and gas markets. » more
Efficient development through physical modeling
B+R Automation and Maplesoft are integrating products to reduce costs and individual effort, time for simulation-based developments. » more
B+R Automation and Maplesoft are integrating products to reduce costs and individual effort, time for simulation-based developments. » more
Small industrial unmanaged Ethernet switches, with fiber, IP30 caseB+B's ESW100 series is housed in an IP30-rated metal case and the DIN Rail switches are less than one inch wide, which may be the smallest switches with fiber available, the company said. » more
Machine builders, integrators get help with machinery directive update
Omron STI said it is helping integrators and machine builders transition to EN ISO 13849-1:2008, which will become the standard for safety control systems effective January 1, 2012. » more
Omron STI said it is helping integrators and machine builders transition to EN ISO 13849-1:2008, which will become the standard for safety control systems effective January 1, 2012. » more
Smart Grid controls, instrumentation enable reliability, efficiency Automation and instrumentation facilitate smarter electrical grids, higher reliability systems, as well as smaller and fewer outages, with faster troubleshooting and repairs. See related Smart Grid... » more
Industrial Ethernet DIN rail switch for industrial automation, mission-critical networksTC3314 is an industrial Ethernet DIN rail switch from TC Communications that supports industrial automation and mission-critical redundant ring networks. » more
Mechatrolink membership continues growth
The Mechatrolink Members Association (MMA), a group of product developers that use and promote Mechatrolink, reached its 900th member. 50 firms in North America are currently members. Mechatrolink is... » more
The Mechatrolink Members Association (MMA), a group of product developers that use and promote Mechatrolink, reached its 900th member. 50 firms in North America are currently members. Mechatrolink is... » more
Discrete machine safety components are getting smarterStudies by IMS Research indicate machine builders and end users are starting to use intelligent safety interlocks that are touchless. » more
Frequency output current transducers releasedNK Technologies' current transducers are designed as an input to high-speed counter and intended for use when analog inputs aren't available, the company said. » more
Mission critical network design seminar in September
Belden presents the Hirschmann industrial networking conference in Dallas, TX, which will be focused on mission critical network design. » more
Belden presents the Hirschmann industrial networking conference in Dallas, TX, which will be focused on mission critical network design. » more
Ethernet protocol selection, other implementation answersWhy use EtherNet/IP Ethernet protocol? Is it a new or upgrade installation? Will you be doing the work without IT? What are key considerations to optimize your next industrial Ethernet... » more
Sensor selection: Consider more than capital costsSpending a little more time, effort, and money in sensor selection can pay off significantly in the lifecycle costs of the sensor or switch, according to Honeywell Sensing and Control. Tips and... » more
Optical link modules for Profibus networksSiemens released two OLM's, the P22 and G22 for the Profibus network. Both have two optical interfaces and bayonet fiber optic connector (BFOC) technology, Siemens said. » more
Study shows HART protocol leads in communications
A five-year study by the ARC Advisory Group revealed that 32 million devices--a total of 46 percent--use the HART communication protocol. » more
A five-year study by the ARC Advisory Group revealed that 32 million devices--a total of 46 percent--use the HART communication protocol. » more
RS-232 to USB thumb drive data collector can log production dataSerial data collector from Brigantine Electronics can replace many types of devices. » more
Nuclear plant to use monitoring technologies for turbine generators
PAKS Nuclear Power Plant in Hungary selected Emerson's CSI 6500 Machinery Health Monitor. The monitor is designed to monitor and evaluate operations for Hungary's only nuclear power plant » more
PAKS Nuclear Power Plant in Hungary selected Emerson's CSI 6500 Machinery Health Monitor. The monitor is designed to monitor and evaluate operations for Hungary's only nuclear power plant » more
Flexible, multiport rack-mounted Ethernet switch for 19-inch open-frame cabinetsN-Tron has expanded its fully-managed gigabit-capable 7026TX Series with the 26-port 7026TX-AC rack-mounted Ethernet switch, designed for installation in a 19-in open-frame rack or machine cabinet. » more
CAN interfaces for harsh environmentsKvaser in Sweden released their Rugged CAN to USB interfaces for engineers performing remote diagnosis, network troubleshooting. » more
Data acquisition modules support wireless, USB, Ethernet, are backward compatibleNational Instruments expands NI CompactDAQ Platform with single-slot chassis offering wireless, Ethernet, and USB connectivity and delivering maximum performance and ease of use in simplified,... » more
Ethernet switches have PoE Plus for higher power devicesBelden MACH104-16TX-PoEP Ethernet switches with Power over Ethernet Plus (PoE Plus) capability (the IEEE 802.3at standard) delivers increased power for Ethernet-enabled devices. » more
Weekly News: Control Engineering Aug. 2 newsletter summary
Weekly News newsletter for Aug. 2, 2011, included: New graphical design and programming software, larger motors rewound, high-speed safety network, easier machine connections, new solar farm at... » more
Weekly News newsletter for Aug. 2, 2011, included: New graphical design and programming software, larger motors rewound, high-speed safety network, easier machine connections, new solar farm at... » more
ArchestrA Workflow program receives new capabilitiesInvensys' new version of ArchestrA, 1.1, is designed to streamline business operation and make things more efficient » more
Spring clamp terminal block saves spaceASI's terminal block, which is only 4.2mm wide, was designed to save space by up to 30%, the company said. » more
CC-Link IE Field Network integrates safetyThe latest network specification from CC-Link Partner Association, CC-Link IE Field Network, integrates safety functions for gigabit per second in a variety of fields. It meets international safety... » more
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