Intelligent remote access to PLCs
19 November, 2007 | Supplied by: http://www.crisptech.com.au
eWON provides a comprehensive and seamlessly integrated solution combined in a single package. It contains a modem, an IP router, drivers to 'speak' both DF1 and EtherNet/IP, as well as its own processor to manage the communication tasks autonomously and offer more services on the PLC variables.
Data acquisition systems
19 November, 2007 | Supplied by: Metromatics Pty Ltd
GE Fanuc Embedded Systems has announced the release of the DSC-2200.Net network-centric data acquisition systems. Housed in compact 2U rackmount enclosures, the systems are designed to offer low cost yet high performance with maximum ease of use.
Range of data acquisition modules
17 October, 2007 | Supplied by: CrispTech Pty Ltd
A new line of Modbus based IO modules for data acquisition and other applications is now available from CrispTech.
Entry-level industrial ethernet
17 October, 2007 | Supplied by: Control Logic Pty Ltd
N-Tron's 100 series industrial ethernet switches, 104TX and 105TX, are low-cost unmanaged four- and five-port industrial ethernet switches.
Yokogawa and Moore Industries simplify HART compatibility
01 August, 2007
Japanese company Yokogawa Electric and the American company Moore Industries have expanded their preferred vendor agreement to include Moore Industries’ HCS HART concentrator system.
Third FDT user forum in Basel
19 July, 2007
The FDT Group held its third User Forum on 28 June 2007 in the Congress Center of Basel, Switzerland. The forum is a platform where end users and suppliers exchange practical experience in implementing the FDT technology in their process plants and give feedback to the FDT Group about their requirements and priorities for technology enhancements.
Industrial Power over Ethernet (PoE)
18 June, 2007 | Supplied by: CrispTech Pty Ltd
Increasing demands for Power over Ethernet (PoE) technology in industrial applications can now be met with a complete end-to-end solution from CrispTech. PoE technology lets you eliminate the need for power outlets when deploying ethernet-enabled devices. This means that VoIP phones, IP cameras and other similar devices can be connected to the network and powered by a single ethernet cable.
Network integration
22 May, 2007 | Supplied by: CrispTech Pty Ltd
The new MGate 3000 series from CrispTech was designed for simple integration of Modbus TCP and RTU/ASCII networks.
Unified solution for device integration
27 April, 2007
The EDDL Cooperation Team (ECT) and the FDT Group have agreed to combine their efforts and work towards a unified solution for device integration that is compatible with both technologies.
Powerful new BACnet controller
17 April, 2007 | Supplied by: http://www.triarm.com.au/
The BACnet standard for building automation has become so widespread that it is now impossible to imagine building control technology without it. For this reason, Saia-Burgess Controls, a longstanding member of the "BACnet Interest Group Europe" (BIG-EU), also offers the new Saia PCD3 series as a "BACnet Building Controller" (B-BC).
Multenet serial/USB to ethernet router
17 April, 2007 | Supplied by: http://www.opentec.com.au/
The newly released Multenet router facilitates easy connection of remote devices (such as ATMs, remote monitoring devices, weighscales, emergency warning equipment) or remote networks, to corporate networks or the internet, in a simple, low-cost, yet very reliable device. Based on the successful Multenet PocketPAD series, the new router adds USB connectivity (in addition to two serial ports), as well as built-in VPN functionality. The result is secure and reliable asynchronous routing over dial-up (PSTN) or cellular (GSM/GPRS or 3G/HSDPA) modem links.
Schneider becomes ODVA principal member
11 April, 2007
Schneider Electric has become one of ODVA’s principal members and will significantly increase its level of support for the organisation.
Profinet in process automation
11 April, 2007
Profibus & Profinet International (PI) is standardising the use of Profinet in process automation. After completing the integration of Profibus PA in Profinet IO, work was extended to include the integration of HART and Foundation Fieldbus
Fibre-optic solution
14 March, 2007 | Supplied by: CrispTech Pty Ltd
North Otago Irrigation Company has recently completed the Downlands Scheme irrigation project. The project, was constructed over 18 months and commissioned last Spring.
Ethernet extender
23 January, 2007 | Supplied by: http://www.paqworks.com/
The DDW 100 ethernet over copper extender from Westermo AS is not a router but a plug-and-play transparent bridge. It provides the ability to reuse an existing single twisted copper pair as a LAN segment up to a distance of 10 Km at up to 2.3 Mbps using robust SHDSL modulation.
