Networking and Security

Integrated HMI and PLC reduces development time

Product Exclusive: Wago Perspecto CP TV merges an HMI and a PLC into one package, combining hardware and software for logic and visualization, thereby reducing overall costs and development time, the company said.

Web-enabled paperless recorder has dial-up access

InformIT SM3000 Multipoint Videographic Recorder features up to 36 recording channels and IP66/NEMA 4X environmental protection. Suitable for a wide range of process applications, including food preparation, beverage, chemicals, water and wastewater, facilities and more, SM3000 can be mounted in harsh environments and hose down areas.

Mitigating cloud security threats

Cloud security has some pretty major flaws such as configuration errors, malware, insider threats, data breaches and even account hijacking

TSN becoming a must-have for manufacturers

Time-sensitive networking (TSN) is shaping the future of industrial network technology through convergence, process transparency and next-level communications.

5G loss measurement for manufacturers

5G has many potential benefits for manufacturers, but there are technical limitations such as line of sight, orientation and path loss that need to be measured.

Open automation with plug and play

Plug-and-play and non-proprietary open automation system designs have become the goal of users. Many interoperability efforts include the O-PAS standard for control system architecture, time-sensitive networking (TSN) for industrial Ethernet and IEC 61499 for programming.

Decentralized I/O system for valve terminals

Decentralized input/output (I/O) system improves the performance of mixed valve terminals and I/O systems.