Wireless communication in track-guided transport systems
14 February, 2012 | Supplied by: Phoenix Contact Pty LtdTrack-guided transport systems have been used in highly automated production environments for some time now. Whether in automobile production, automation of material flow or warehouse logistics, rail-based mobile units transport the required parts in all of these areas. Normally, communication to the mobile units is established using contact lines and mechanical contacts.
Securing the benefits of integrated networks
09 February, 2012 | Supplied by: Rockwell Automation Australia
Converging plant and enterprise networks into an integrated architecture is rapidly gaining ground in industry as a means to providing a method of uniting multiple control disciplines into a single cohesive plant-wide system. However, the use of ethernet to facilitate integration may expose the company to an increased level of risk.
ORing RGPS-7084GP-P 12-port rackmount managed gigabit PoE ethernet switch
07 February, 2012 | Supplied by: ICP Electronics AustraliaThe ORing RGPS-7084GP-P is an industrial 12-port rackmount managed gigabit PoE ethernet switch with eight 10/100/1000Base-T(X) PSE ports and four 1000Base-FX SFP ports.
Hirschmann OpenBAT range of WLAN access point routers
06 February, 2012 | Supplied by: Belden Australia Pty LtdThe Hirschmann OpenBAT range is a modular system that enables industry-standard WLAN access points and clients to be configured via the internet.
Hirschmann RSP ethernet switches with zero switchover time redundancy
05 February, 2012 | Supplied by: Belden Australia Pty LtdHirschmann RSP ethernet switches offer redundancy with zero switchover time. They are designed for use in the field-level networks of power supply companies, but they also can be used in any situation where uninterrupted communication is required.
Turck 4AI4AO-VI analog I/O module
03 February, 2012 | Supplied by: Turck Australia Pty Ltd
Turck has released the 4AI4AO-VI analog I/O module, which is compatible with two of the company’s BL distributed I/O products: BL67 and BL Compact system. Featuring four analog inputs for current or voltage and four analog outputs for voltage, the module provides both control and feedback in one package.
Balluff distributed modular I/O system
02 February, 2012 | Supplied by: Balluff Pty Ltd
Balluff’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.
Hirschmann Eagle20-0400 and Eagle30-0402 multiport firewalls
31 January, 2012 | Supplied by: Belden Australia Pty Ltd
Through Belden, Hirschmann is introducing the Eagle20-0400 and Eagle30-0402 multiple-port firewalls which claim to deliver significant cost savings while achieving greater link speeds. They are claimed to be the first firewalls on the market in a convection-cooled DIN rail housing that supports six LAN ports and WAN connectivity.
GE Intelligent Platforms RTR8GE rugged secure router
30 January, 2012 | Supplied by: Metromatics Pty Ltd
GE Intelligent Platforms has announced the RTR8GE rugged secure router designed for harsh environments such as military, aerospace, industrial automation, gas and oil.
Moxa AWK-3121 3-in-1 industrial wireless AP/bridge/client
20 January, 2012 | Supplied by: Madison Technologies
The Moxa AWK-3121 is a 3-in-1 industrial wireless AP/bridge/client that is suitable for applications such as power automation, transportation automation, and oil and gas applications. It supports multiple IEEE 802.11 standards and higher security levels, including wireless communication in the 5 GHz band.
Weidmuller unmanaged ethernet switches
04 January, 2012 | Supplied by: Weidmuller Pty Ltd
Weidmuller has released a range of high-performance, unmanaged industrial ethernet equipment. The range includes a choice of fast ethernet or gigabit unmanaged switches and 10/100 media converters.
Moxa AWK-3131 and AWK-4131 series 3-in-1 wireless AP/bridge/clients
01 January, 2012 | Supplied by: CrispTech Pty Ltd
Moxa has released the AWK-3131 and AWK-4131 series, two high-bandwidth 3-in-1 industrial wireless AP/bridge/clients that provide secure wireless coverage both indoors and out. Both series are fully compliant with the IEEE 802.11n standard for a maximum bandwidth of 300 Mbps and are backward compatible with existing 802.11 a/b/g deployments.
Quatech AirborneAP APXG-Q5420 wireless device server
30 December, 2011 | Supplied by: Interworld Electronics and Computer Industries
The 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.
Kontron CP6930-RM 10 gigabit ethernet rackmount switch
24 December, 2011 | Supplied by: Kontron Australia Pty Ltd
The CP6930-RM is a 10 gigabit ethernet rackmount switch supporting up to 32 ports. It is hardened to meet high shock and vibration, EMI and extended temperature ranges. Multiple configuration options provide SFP+, SFP, RJ45 and M12 connectors.
Phoenix Contact inline Profibus I/O communication terminal
23 December, 2011 | Supplied by: Phoenix Contact Pty Ltd
The IB IL PB-MA-PAC inline I/O communication terminal enables the integration of Profibus devices into the Phoenix Contact automation solution. The terminal can be integrated into the I/O system either as a Profibus DPV0 master or slave.
