Dave Wilson, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Conformance Testing",
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 Conformance testing comes to China from
ODVA, which we summarised at the time by saying "Action will spur increasing adoption inside China of open industrial networks, whose collective shipments worldwide are estimated to exceed 11 million nodes".
A few weeks before,
we featured the news release Fieldbus suits low-density networks from
CC-Link Partner Association: "CC-Link is an industrial field-level network that processes both control and information data at high speed, to provide efficient, integrated factory and process automation".
In November 2006, we covered the news from ODVA
- take a look at Safety specification is fit for Sercos
which says: "Sercos International is to adopt CIP Safety as its functional safety protocol for Sercos".
Take a look also at the news release from Fieldbus Foundation, Fieldbus devices put to the test,
as well as ABB first to gain IEC 61850 qualification from ABB Power Technologies,
and Club recognises commitment to conformance from ODVA.
See also:
Ethernet/IP focus at CIP conference
(March 2006)
Conference sees the launch of global seminar series focusing on the technology and business benefits of implementing Ethernet/IP
Ikea signs for ceramics advice
(December 2005)
Ceram has been confirmed as Ikea's preferred consultant for ceramic product sourcing around the globe
Modbus conformance test lab opens in Beijing
(October 2005)
Modbus-IDA and the Instrumentation Technology and Economy Institute (ITEI) announce the opening of ITEI's Modbus Conformance Test Laboratory in Beijing
Common Industrial Protocol gathers pace
(April 2005)
ODVA and the FDT Joint Interest Group have agreed on joint activities with the aim of incorporating FDT technologies into software tools that support networks built on the Common Industrial Protocol
Safety and the fieldbus - the specialist's view
(March 2005)
Terry Hayward argues that the extension of fieldbuses to integrate people and machine safety should remain the focus of specialist safety experts and not automation experts
SafetyBUS p is first SEMI standard safety fieldbus
(February 2005)
SafetyBUS p is the first safety-related SEMI standard for sensor bus technology to be included in the E54 suite of standards
EtherNet/IP conformance testing comes to Europe
(December 2004)
The ODVA has authorised Europe's first test service provider for EtherNet/IP conformance testing
UMTS monitoring capability for all interfaces
(October 2001)
Already successful for conformance testing and monitoring of diverse 2G and 2.5G network equipment, the Tektronix K1297-G20 is one of the first tools to support the development of UMTS equipment
New benchmark open Fieldbus gaining momentum
(October 2001)
The latest open Fieldbus, CC-Link, and its foundation, the CLPA, is gaining momentum following a successful launch of the European section of the CLPA at the Hanover Messe
Single source EMC testing service launched
(July 2001)
Sira Test and Certification has formed an alliance to offer a one-stop shop facility for customers who are manufacturing electrical equipment for use in hazardous areas
Partnership with IVT to develop Bluetooth services
(May 2001)
Radio Frequency Investigation will use IVT's conformance and interoperability testers for Bluetooth testing at its Basingstoke and Thatcham facilities
DeviceNet troubleshooting and consultancy offered
(November 2000)
A full range of troubleshooting and consultancy services for DeviceNet users and vendors in the UK is available from the Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG) based at the University of Warwick
End users appreciate the DeviceNet Experience
(October 2000)
More than 30 industrial end users and OEMs gained some valuable first-hand experience on the benefits of open control networks at the DeviceNet Experience held at the University of Warwick
DeviceNet training on offer in November 2000
(October 2000)
The DeviceNet University is coming to the UK, offering end-users, system integrators and maintenance personnel training in the design, use and maintenance of DeviceNet open fieldbus control systems
DeviceNet adopted as a European standard
(May 2000)
The CENELEC Technical Board has ratified EN 50325-1 (General) and EN 50325-2 (DeviceNet), officially adopting DeviceNet as a European standard
Radio Frequency Investigation opens US office
(May 2000)
As part of its global expansion plans, Radio Frequency Investigation (RFI) is to open its first American office in May 2000
Conference to promote awareness of DeviceNet
(May 2000)
DeviceNet UK, the group set up to promote DeviceNet in the UK, is organising 'The DeviceNet Experience' on Wednesday 28th June 2000 from 9.30am to 4.30pm
RDP up to speed with DeviceNet
(May 2000)
Industrial applications for DeviceNet are growing rapidly, particularly in the harsher industrial automation environments in which RDP specialises
Conformance testing - vital for open networks
(February 2000)
Vendors are now able to submit products to one of three independent laboratories and test their compliance with the DeviceNet specifications