Dave Wilson, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Devicenet",
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 Compact DC drive saves cabinet space from
Parker Hannifin - SSD, which we summarised at the time by saying "Cooling fans are only switched on when required and are constantly monitored for rotation, which eliminates unexpected machine downtime when the drive gets too hot".
A couple of weeks before,
we featured the news release Positioning systems are easy to fit from
HMK Automation and Drives: "Integrated positioning systems combine a brushless motor, 24V drive, precision gearbox and absolute encoder in a compact easy-to-fit package".
In January 2008, we covered the news from Red Lion Controls
concerning its G3DN option card
- take a look at Option card provides new network options
which says: "The G3DN option card enables any connected devices to communicate with DeviceNet products to realise complete system integration and data transfer".
Take a look also at the news release from Omron Scientific Technologies, Routers ease access to DeviceNet safety systems,
as well as Conformance testing comes to China from ODVA,
and DeviceNet module makes networking easy from ProSoft Technology.
See also:
News on the Colour coded Devicenet connectors from Turck
(January 2008)
Field installable connectors have colour coded connections for DeviceNet applications
Controller handles varied signals
(November 2007)
The Mini8 controller has four plug-in I/O slots and can cater for a variety of signals such as thermocouple and RTD inputs and relay, logic and analogue outputs
Interface panel provides connection options
(November 2007)
The G315's Ethernet 10/100 Base-TX port delivers unprecedented connectivity by supporting up to four protocols simultaneously
High-power drives suit heavy-duty applications
(November 2007)
Baldor's MotiFlex e100 drives meet the demands of printing, papermaking, converting, textiles, plastics and steel production
Compact control panel suits industrial use
(October 2007)
The centrepiece of the CP6608 is a Beckhoff motherboard with a 266MHz Intel IXP420 processor with XScale technology
HMIs receive new network support
(October 2007)
DeviceNet Slave connectivity can be added to any of the Data Station Plus or Enhanced Modular Controller Master units
Free software eases RFID configuration
(October 2007)
Turck's configuration software helps define important information and simulates an entire application's RFID requirements simply and easily
Stepper motors cut costs
(September 2007)
Festo's CMMS-ST controller and EMMS-ST stepper motor combination delivers up to 6.5nm torque and speeds up to 2000rev/min
Cables survive 10 million flexes
(August 2007)
DataCell Field CC-Link cables are available as standard network cable and network cable with a power pair
Motor controllers cut installation costs
(August 2007)
Users of Rockwell Automation's new ArmorStart distributed motor controllers benefit from lower installation costs, reduced engineering times and ease of maintenance
Relays cut motor maintenance
(August 2007)
TeSys Model T intelligent motor protection relays combine a range of protection functions and open communications options with simplicity and ease of use
Conference sheds light on safety standards
(July 2007)
The Machinery Safety Conference and Exhibition provided insights into the transition from EN 954-1 to standards based on the concept of functional safety
PLC control system suits varied applications
(July 2007)
Convenient cage-clamp (spring-clip) terminations ensure quick and trouble free installation of Vipa's System 200V modular PLC control system
Users' group appoints new General Manager
(July 2007)
Fieldbus users' group the CLPA or CC-Link Partners' Association has appointed Steve Jones to replace retiring Malcolm Robins as General Manager for its European operations
Module handles a range of sensor inputs
(July 2007)
Signals from different types of sensors can be processed by software allowing the MLX to easily be configured to work with several different types of devices
PLC system suits automation applications
(July 2007)
At the heart of Gilogik II, a 32-bit main board CPU module uses a powerful 200 MHz ARM processor with a refresh rate of 100us
Safety controller reduces installation costs
(July 2007)
Rockwell Automation's Allen-Bradley SmartGuard 600 safety controller helps manufacturers integrate their standard and safety systems for increased productivity
Robot suits fast assembly of small components
(July 2007)
TM Robotics' Toshiba Machine TH250A will find applications in the electronics industry, where uses could include general assembly and placing small components
Compact drives receive new features
(June 2007)
The CFW-08 drives integrate the latest DSP (digital signal processor) and 16bit space vector modulation for optimised motor control and quiet operation
Linear actuator covers multiple positions
(June 2007)
The maximum force of the linear actuator and the torque of the rotary actuator have been increased as much as 300%
Units offer 12 digital inputs
(June 2007)
Moeller Electric's EC4P keeps costs down while handling projects where the requirements go beyond simple interlocking and sequencing
Safety switches take controllers onboard
(June 2007)
Magnetic-coded noncontact switches for interlocking machine guard doors feature built-in controllers, saving both the cost and space required for a dedicated controller
Slim motor offers high acceleration
(May 2007)
Copley Motion Systems' STB11 motors provide ten times the speed and ten times the life of ballscrew actuators
Weight controller receives new options
(May 2007)
Hardy Instruments' HI 4050 weight controller is available with a rate of change weight monitoring capability, four-channel analogue, and Modbus TCP/IP network communications
Specification updates ease configuration
(May 2007)
ODVA's specification updates bring a range of enhancements to the specifications aimed at delivering increased ease of configuration for users
Linear motor offers superior control stiffness
(April 2007)
STB11's combination of simplicity, reliability and dynamic performance enable fast-response digital servos to replace complex, wear-prone electromechanical assemblies
Slim actuator delivers superior force
(March 2007)
With compact form factor and fast repetitive motion, STA11 actuators are natural candidates for productivity-enhancing innovations in multi-axis automation
News on the ODVA DeviceNet cable from Northwire
(March 2007)
DataCell Field cables have a PVC jacket that is resistant to oil, light and water
Networking technology at the theatre of dreams
(March 2007)
ASi-tech road show features a full day of education, information and technical updates
Servo drives machine created in five months
(March 2007)
Europack set about designing a high-speed servo drives machine to handle up to 40 cartons per minute
Company showcases Ethernet/IP
(February 2007)
Ethernet/IP uses standard, unmodified Ethernet and TCP/IP to allow users to easily keep pace with the continuously evolving Ethernet and internet technologies
CIP protocol solves communication challenges
(February 2007)
Rockwell Automation can now demonstrate how manufacturers can use standard Ethernet and the Common Industrial Protocol (CIP) networking standards for motion control and other demanding applications
Best practice in industrial datacommunications
(February 2007)
A 2-day workshop on 'Best practice in industrial datacommunications' will be held in Edinburgh, Leeds and London during March 2007
Control and HMI functionality come together
(February 2007)
Control and HMI functionality come in one transparent package to tackle machine builders' requirements to reduce panel space and minimise installation time but without any compromise on capability