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.
Changing a network security approach
Most organizations rely heavily on security architects to vet products and assemble optimal solutions that align with security, technology, and business requirements, but a different approach is needed in manufacturing facilities.
Three types of Profibus device types explained
Profibus devices come in three different classes and each has a specific role they play on the plant floor.
Increasing speed, reliability of wireless communications
Developing millimeter wave communication technologies could improve the speed, latency and reliability of wireless communications.
Device type manager changes for IIoT applications
With FDT 3.0, device type managers (DTMs) are now OPC UA-ready and offer data through the natively-integrated FDT OPC unified server.
How IT/OT convergence affects networking
Information technology and operational technology can be together, but needs differ. Industrial visibility, interconnections, scalability, wireless mobility, remote data collection and data analytics are among benefits. See 7 benefits of IT/OT data flow.
