IO-Link technology: capabilities, limitations and benefits
31 August, 2021From parameter storage to detailed diagnostics, IO-Link’s advanced features and functionality have generated plenty of excitement.
Networking production and control processes
01 February, 2021It is now common for smart sensors to communicate with superordinate control systems via IO-Link.
Pepperl+Fuchs SK3 Profinet power hubs
01 February, 2021Pepperl+Fuchs Profinet proxy technologies provide standardised and digital communication to field instrumentation with Profibus PA.
Turck TBEN-Lx-SE-M2 IP67 managed Ethernet switch
01 October, 2020The TBEN-Lx-SE-M2 rugged IP67 managed Ethernet switch offers both Gigabit and standard ports in the same device.
A collaborative approach to expanding oilfield automation
15 September, 2020A major oilfield in the Middle East, already productive for several years, recently underwent a further, significant expansion.
EtherCAT achieves 3000 vendor IDs
24 August, 2020Beckhoff has announced that the EtherCAT Technology Group (ETG) issued its 3000th EtherCAT vendor ID in July 2020.
Are we embracing disruption?
13 August, 2020 by Jim WallaceIs the call to take advantage of the current disruption and bring manufacturing back to Australia being embraced, or is it just talk?
Pepperl+Fuchs IO-Link I/O hub
05 August, 2020Pepperl+Fuchs has released an I/O hub with IO-Link interface that enables the integration of binary sensors and actuators into the IO-Link communication channel.
Moore Industries TMZ Modbus transmitter
24 July, 2020The TMZ PC-programmable Modbus transmitter with dual universal input channels accepts most industry standard temperature, current or voltage signals.
Making integration and continuous improvement easier
15 July, 2020 by Will Healy III*Enhancing existing controls infrastructure investment with IO-Link technologies.
Bürkert’s EDIP integrates networking and field devices
01 July, 2020Digitally integrated field devices make system implementation and management simpler.
Function Block Factory: An open solution for IO-Link Function Blocks
01 July, 2020The Function Block Factory (FBF) from SICK, an open software-based service, automatically creates function blocks for IO-Link implementation.
Neousys ETHY-100 expansion I/O module
24 April, 2020The Neousys ETHY-100 is a system expansion I/O module featuring eight digital I/O, dual Ethernet ports and a status monitor/indicator.
OPC UA companion specification to be developed for CIP
21 April, 2020ODVA has launched a joint working group with the OPC Foundation to develop an OPC UA companion specification to the Common Industrial Protocol (CIP).
Four generations of I/O integration
28 January, 2020 by Shishir Rege*Over the years, technology has improved in the routing and terminating of I/O, increasing efficiency and productivity for machine builders.
