Procon Electronics PROBUS Modbus I/O system
01 July, 2014PROBUS from Procon Electronics is a modular Modbus I/O system that provides a simple low-cost solution for distributed I/O requirements.
Fieldbus Foundation and HART Communication Foundation progress towards potential merger
02 May, 2014 by Larry O'Brien, ARC Advisory GroupThe Fieldbus Foundation has announced progress in its discussions with the HART Communication Foundation on the potential for merging the two organisations.
Unitronics EXF-RC15 digital high-speed I/O module
22 April, 2014The EXF-RC15 digital, high-speed I/O module adds an elevated level of flexibility to the Unitronics Vision series PLC + HMI product line and can be easily configured via software to fit a variety of motion control-related applications.
ACromag XT1230 and XT1240 ethernet I/O modules
28 March, 2014The XT1230 and XT1240 ethernet I/O modules provide a 16-channel interface for single-ended analog current or voltage input signals.
FDT Group becomes ISA Promotional Partner
28 January, 2014FDT Group has become a Promotional Partner of the International Society of Automation (ISA). The partnership will see FDT Group working to educate industry professionals on open standards enabling device and network integration.
HART efficiency for remote wellhead applications
24 January, 2014Moore Industries has released a new video showing how its HCS HART Concentrator System saves money and time by consolidating wiring and reducing power consumption at remote natural gas and oil production sites.
ICP DAS I-8123W-CPS single-port CANopen slave module
14 January, 2014As a stand-alone CAN controller, the I-8123W-CPS can represent an economic solution for CANopen applications and be a CANopen slave device on a CANopen network.
Phoenix Contact Axioline F BK S3 Sercos bus coupler
27 November, 2013As well as offering firmware extensions such as Sercos Energy, optional cross communication and configuration of up to eight connections, the housing design of the Axioline Sercos bus coupler has been optimised.
Phoenix Contact FL Switch LM 8 TX-B Profinet switch
14 November, 2013The FL Switch LM 8 TX-B is designed for use in Profinet networks and complies with the requirements of the Profinet Conformance Class A.
Siemens Simatic ET 200SP distributed I/O system
01 October, 2013The Simatic ET 200SP distributed I/O system has been expanded with additional communication modules for the AS-Interface and IO-Link, as well as a version for extreme conditions.
ISpac 9147 series Ex i isolators
29 August, 2013R. Stahl has extended its ISpac family of Ex i isolators with the 9147 series that enable the use of vibration sensors in hazardous areas.
Pepperl+Fuchs LB7x04A remote I/O module
27 August, 2013The LB remote I/O system is designed for minimal wiring. Zone 2/Division 2 field mounting, in addition to a single bus line between the remote I/O system and the control room, is said to drastically reduce wiring requirements.
Phoenix Contact MACX analog EX-i isolation amplifiers
25 July, 2013The MACX Analog Ex-i isolation amplifiers from Phoenix Contact have successfully passed type testing in accordance with NAMUR NA 95.
Fieldbus device couplers simplify chemical plant upgrade
01 July, 2013 by Jim McConahay, PE, Senior Field Applications Engineer*In October 2012, Ashland Inc embarked on an upgrade of the Foundation Fieldbus system at their 1,4-butanediol (BDO) production operation in Lima, Ohio.
Oil refinery well isolated
16 April, 2013As part of ongoing plant upgrades, Oil Refinery Oberrhein (MiRO) has recently introduced a new automation solution in its blending plant.
