How to connect robot cells to any industrial network
05 March, 2013SVIA in Sweden uses Anybus X-gateways to connect its DeviceNet-based robot cells to any network that its customers are using.
Turck BL20 and BL67 multiprotocol fieldbus gateways
31 January, 2013Turck has introduced fieldbus gateways and block I/O modules that communicate with Profinet IO, Modbus TCP or EtherNet/IP. The multiprotocol devices can be operated automatically in each of the three ethernet systems.
Phoenix Contact FL Switch IRT real-time switches
28 January, 2013The FL Switch IRT real-time switches, part of the Factory Line from Phoenix Contact, are designed for use in Profinet networks.
Turck passive junction boxes with active IO-link
22 November, 2012Instead of assigning each signal to the individual wire of an M23 master cable, the Turck IO-link junction box only requires a single standard M12 cable.
Phoenix Contact Mini MCR-SL-CVS-24-5-10-NC constant voltage source module
09 November, 2012The Mini Analog family of 6.2 mm isolation amplifiers from Phoenix Contact has been expanded to include a constant voltage source.
Phoenix Contact Mini MCR-SL-UI-LP-NC isolation amplifier
08 November, 2012The Mini Analog family of 6.2 mm isolation amplifiers from Phoenix Contact has been expanded to include a passive two-wire transducer isolation amplifier.
HMS Industrial Networks Anybus X-gateways
25 October, 2012The HMS Anybus X-gateways enable communication between several industrial networks and Profinet IRT.
Turck minifast tees, splitters and inline diagnostic devices for DeviceNet
27 September, 2012Designed to accommodate diverse conditions, the Turck minifast splitters and tees can handle up to 30 V in temperatures ranging from -40 to 105°C.
Take advantage of communication opportunities provided by HART signals: consistent information flow increases availability
04 September, 2012Every manufacturer and user active in the area of process engineering is familiar with the HART protocol but experience has shown that the procedure is commonly known but rarely used.
Improving manufacturing competitiveness with modern communication technology
12 August, 2012 by Falk Hohmann, Product Manager, PLC and Networks, Siemens Australia*It often seems that the cards are stacked against Australian manufacturers and the industry in general. If we’re not facing a global financial crisis, it’s a high Aussie dollar and expected increases in energy prices.
Allen-Bradley 1794-AENTR and 1794-AENTRXT dual-port EtherNet/IP adapters
30 July, 2012These EtherNet/IP adapters support a device-level ring (DLR) topology to provide robust network infrastructure and fast recovery time.
Allen-Bardley 1794-AENTR FLEX I/O Dual Port EtherNet/IP Communication Adapter Module
03 July, 2012The 1794-AENTR includes two EtherNet/IP ports configured as embedded switches that support not only the conventional star and tree topologies but also the daisy chain and Device Level Ring (DLR) topologies.
Turck FAS8 Advanced I/O Module (AIM) 8-port AS-I interface module
30 May, 2012The IP67-rated FAS8 Advanced I/O Module (AIM) station is the latest addition to Turck’s line of AIM stations for AS-Interface (AS-I) networks.
Phoenix Contact RFC 460R PN 3TX Profinet controller
22 May, 2012The RFC 460R PN 3TX controller can be used to create a redundant control system for Profinet.
Bridging the intrinsically safe fieldbus disconnect
20 May, 2012At first glance, the concept of intrinsically safe (IS) fieldbus is a study in opposing concepts. After all, fieldbus is about powering multiple devices, while the idea of IS is to limit energy flowing into hazardous areas.
