Dave Wilson, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Communication Networks",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Engineeringtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Fieldbus standards come up to date from
IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission), which we summarised at the time by saying "New edition includes profiles for Real-Time Ethernet fieldbus networks, together with other industry sector network profiles which had not been included in
the previous editions".
A few weeks before,
we featured the news release EtherNet/IP publication provides guidance from
ODVA: "ODVA's new publication provides an introduction to the network infrastructure used in EtherNet/IP networks".
In April 2007, we covered the news from Emerson Process Management
- take a look at Data system provided to renewable energy company
which says: "npower renewables' new wide area data gathering solution will provide access to real-time operational data and historical information for all of the turbines throughout the network".
Take a look also at the news release from Gefran SIEI UK, Sensorless drives released in two sizes,
as well as Changes in the new version of BS EN60204-1 from Pilz Automation Technology,
and Profile connects distributed control functions from Sercos North America.
See also:
Website focuses on marine applications
(September 2005)
A new marine theme website highlights industrial Ethernet in maritime and offshore applications
Router secures industrial control networks
(July 2005)
The RuggedRouter RX1000 is an industrially hardened cyber security appliance with integrated router, firewall and VPN functionality
New profile to focus on distributed control
(May 2005)
The Sercos trade organisations have set up a new technical working group to specify a profile for distributed control functions in modular machines and systems
Ehernet PowerLink (EPL) approaches IEC Standard
(March 2005)
The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) has accepted Ethernet PowerLink (EPL), as a Publicly Available Specification (PAS), moving it closer to becoming part of the IEC Standard
Free test drive for PC-based PID controller
(August 2004)
The beta release of pCon with OPC is now available for download from the PC-PID website
Services maximise long-term benefits of training
(March 2004)
Aftercare is a new suite of services to maximise the long-term benefits of training for manufacturers and their staff
Display gets the message across loud and clear
(February 2004)
The Allen-Bradley InView P9000 message display is a large LED matrix board able to display characters nearly 250mm high that can be easily read at distances of 140m
European HMI market welcomes new technology
(February 2004)
According to a new study, the uptake of HMI solutions has rapidly increased with a parallel growth in HMI technology and the demand for efficient operation of essential production equipment
Intelligent redundancy for P-Net systems
(February 2004)
A novel DIN rail mounted module provides the means to automatically switch communication from one path to another on detection of error or disconnection
Frequncy inverter lifts the bar
(January 2004)
With the introduction of the new L7 Varispeed frequency inverter, Omron-Yaskawa has made it easier for lift designers and manufacturers to meet today's stringent demands for safety and ride quality
Vector drives gain stainless-steel protection
(September 2003)
The latest versions of the CFW-09 vector drive are housed in IP56 stainless-steel enclosures for use in highly aggressive environments where absolute protection of electronic equipment is essential
Clean power for automation
(September 2003)
The Allen-Bradley 1606 family of switched mode power supply units provide a safe, low-voltage power supply for the control devices used in machinery, process control and automation systems
A drive for all reasons
(September 2003)
The CFW-09 inverter is essentially one drive for all applications integrating selectable, V/F, sensorless vector, closed-loop vector and fieldbus operation in a single product
Early showing in 2003 for new transducers
(November 2002)
Transducer solutions specialist RDP Electronics will be launching a number of new products at two UK exhibitions next February
AC drive range covers all applications
(June 2002)
WEG reckons it is offering the UK market the widest range of fully optimised motor/drive solutions with the launch of its own new range of AC inverter drives
MCCs take intelligence onboard
(April 2002)
Anord's intelligent assemblies are MCCs with modern microprocessor technology to provide control over communication networks for enhanced protection and diagnostics in a small economical package
Larger screens aimed at medical applications
(December 2001)
Planar Systems has introduced a 17.4-inch version of its medically certified VitalScreen flat-panel display platform, and a 17.4-inch VitalScreen Non-Patient Vicinity (NPV) display
DeviceNet added to temperature/process controllers
(May 2001)
Eurotherm has added DeviceNet communications facilities to its main family of temperature and process controllers, to enable them to communicate cost-effectively with a wide range of other devices
Allen-Bradley drives qualify for new allowances
(February 2001)
Rockwell Automation announces that it has registered the full range of Allen-Bradley variable speed drives on the list qualifying for Energy Capital Allowances
Solution Provider Programme launched
(November 2000)
Rockwell Automation is introducing its Solution Provider Programme to the UK, designed to deliver practical, dependable control solutions, minimising risk, and providing quality guarantees
New Allen-Bradley drives range being introduced
(July 2000)
The new Allen-Bradley PowerFlex family of drives is designed to meet motor control applications ranging from 0.37 to 3.0MW
Sira links with SPIE to expand short courses
(March 2000)
Sira links with SPIE to expand short course programme A well-established provider of professional courses in optical instrumentation and related fields, Sira has joined forces with SPIE, the Internati