Balluff distributed modular I/O system
02 February, 2012 byBalluff’s new generation of distributed modular I/O can be used in a cost-effective way to replace standard slice I/O and distributed I/O solutions. Offering IP67 protection and industry-standard connectors, many types of control data can be collected. Using standard 3-conductor cables, up to four slave devices can be connected to each master block, which communicates over the industrial ethernet network to the controller.
Quatech AirborneAP APXG-Q5420 wireless device server
30 December, 2011 byThe Quatech AirborneAP APXG-Q5420 enables M2M equipment to become the centre of a self-sufficient Wi-Fi network. The server allows easy access to serial data and network resources from Wi-Fi enabled devices, including laptops, tablets and handhelds powered by Android, iOS, or Windows.
Westermo Lynx DSS serial-to-ethernet switches
14 November, 2011 byLynx DSS is an industrial ethernet switch for managing applications with a combination of IP and serial connections. Providing a single unit solution, the Lynx DSS replaces the need for multiple units. Powered by an updated version of the Westermo WeOS operating system, it provides serial-to-ethernet connectivity and support for dual serial networks, modem replacement functionality, and Modbus gateways. Legacy devices can be connected via two serial ports (RS-232 and RS-232/RS-422/485).
ProSoft ProLinx EtherNet/IP to IEC 60870-5-104 Client gateway
08 October, 2011 byThe ProLinx EtherNet/IP to IEC 60870-5-104 client gateway is designed to provide a fast and flexible solution for enabling an EtherNet/IP network to monitor and control data from up to four remote IEC 60870-5-104 servers.
Schneider Electric Modicon Quantum Ethernet I/O (QEIO) solution
30 September, 2011 byThe Modicon Quantum Ethernet I/O (QEIO) solution is designed to offer a flexible architectural design needed to safely optimise network processes, and supports both remote I/O and distributed I/O.
Beckhoff EP5101 EtherCAT Box incremental encoder interface
15 September, 2011 byThe EP5101 EtherCAT Box is an interface for the direct connection of incremental encoders with differential inputs (RS485). Due to the optional interpolating microincrements functionality, the EP5101 can supply more precise axis positions for dynamic axes. It supports the synchronous reading of the encoder value together with other input data in the EtherCAT system via high-precision EtherCAT distributed clocks.
Moxa VPort 461 industrial video server
18 August, 2011 byMoxa’s VPort 461 industrial video server now complies with ONVIF, which allows the product to be easily integrated with any existing IP-based security system, enhancing interoperability and deployment flexibility. ONVIF (Open Network Video Interface Forum, www.onvif.org) is a non-profit organisation that aims to develop a global open standard for the interface of IP-based security products.
Turck BL20 Economy gateways for EtherNet/IP and Modbus TCP
27 May, 2011 byTurck has released the BL20 Economy gateways for EtherNet/IP and Modbus TCP. Providing a flexible in-the-cabinet system for distributed I/O, these gateways can be paired with a broad range of I/O slices to suit users’ application communications and transparency requirements. RFID can also be incorporated in any distributed I/O product by applying the necessary RFID-S slices.
ICP DAS GW-7472 EtherNet/IP to Modbus RTU Master Gateway adapter
28 April, 2011 byThe GW-7472 EtherNet/IP to Modbus RTU Master Gateway adapter from ICP DAS is designed for data-exchange between the Modbus RTU network and the EtherNet/IP network. It reads the register data from the Modbus RTU slaves and then publishes this data to the input register of the EtherNet/IP scanner and vice versa.
Perle Systems Iolan DS serial ethernet converters
28 April, 2011 byBelden has announced the addition of four Perle Systems’ Iolan DS serial ethernet converters to the Hirschmann product line. The converters enable the connection of end devices to ethernet networks and are easy to configure through the Perle Device Manager software.
Boxer BMS-1/2/4/836 series industrial device servers
22 March, 2011 byBoxer BMS-1/2/4/836 series industrial device servers are high-performance serial-to-ethernet gateway devices, designed for applications requiring quick, reliable and seamless integration of existing RS232/422/485 devices to an ethernet network. The series comprises four models - the single-port BMS-136, dual-port BMS-236, 4-port BMS-436 and 8-port BMS-836.
Panda PUP-552 Profibus to Modbus gateway
22 March, 2011The Panda PUP-552 is a Profibus to Modbus gateway, designed for slave devices using the Profibus DP protocol.
Panda PUP-552 Profibus to Modbus gateway
22 March, 2011The Panda PUP-552 is a Profibus to Modbus gateway, designed for slave devices using the Profibus DP protocol.
Weidmuller SL Series ethernet serial device servers
28 February, 2011 byThe Weidmüller SL Series is designed to allow serial devices to connect to ethernet networks effortlessly and quickly.
Moxa VPort 364 4-channel industrial video encoder
08 February, 2011 byThe Moxa VPort 364 series is a 4-channel industrial video encoder featuring the bandwidth-efficient H.264 video compression algorithm. Using Moxa’s DynaStream functionality for streaming optimisation, the VPort 364 is designed for harsh industrial surveillance environments with a wide operating temperature (-40 to 75°C), built-in fibre ethernet ports, IP30 form factor protection and industrial certifications.
