Plant- and Machine-Wide Communications

Archive page 22 of 55

Our RSS feed for Plant- and Machine-Wide Communications press releases

The definitive guide to Industrial Ethernet

A new book written by Ronald Dietrich of Harting offers an authoritative, definitive guide to Industrial Ethernet.

News from Harting ( 8 May 2006)

Workshop explains industrial datacommunications

The 2006 Westermo Workshop tour arrives at LC Automation Head Office in Blackburn on 24th May 2006. Brochure available

News from LC Automation ( 8 May 2006)

Switch supports Profibus redundancy

The Comsoft PRS provides system redundancy by switching a Profibus line between two identical DP Masters.

News from ComRight ( 8 May 2006)

Device servers provide industrial link

Industrial serial to Ethernet device servers are for connecting serial-based software applications over Ethernet to remote industrial serial devices. Brochure available

News from Sixnet (26 April 2006)

Distributed I/O reduces manufacturing costs

User application article Distributed I/O systems used on commercial web presses instead of point-to-point wiring, reducing the costs associated with manufacturing, maintenance and upgrades.

News from Profibus Group (26 April 2006)

Regional networking events prove popular

Over 250 delegates were entertained and brought up to date with the very latest industrial networking techniques at a recent series of regional one-day events across the UK.

News from Westermo Data Communications (24 April 2006)

Two-port adapter supports two Ethernet standards

The Ether232Duo is a two port RS232 to Ethernet adapter that supports both 10 and 100Base-T Ethernet.

News from Precidia Technologies (24 April 2006)

Industrial Ethernet turns to IP surveilance

The JetNet 3705 supports 802.3af power over Ethernet technology that enables network devices to be powered over the network-cabling infrastructure.

News from Korenix Technology (24 April 2006)

Tool converts numerous protocols simultaneously

Tool for connectivity and machine data-management is a multiple protocol converter, a system data logger and a web interface for industrial and M2M applications.

News from Red Lion Controls (19 April 2006)

How to choose a serial device server

Technical background article It can be a difficult task to link legacy serial devices to the TCP/IP network, but the right serial device server can make the job easy.

News from Korenix Technology (18 April 2006)

Donation aids fieldbus education

Manchester Metropolitan University, its students and industry in general will soon reap the benefits of equipment donated by Sick (UK).

News from Sick (UK) (11 April 2006)

Wi-Fi modem secures industrial communications

An industrial Wi-Fi (802.11b compliant) 2.4GHz licence-free wireless Ethernet modem is capable of transmitting data up to 11Mbit/s over distances of 1km.

News from Westermo Data Communications (11 April 2006)

Chinese approval for communications link

Fieldbus CC-Link achieves China's National Standard GB certification, which is good news for CC-Link users who are aiming to develop and expand business in China. Brochure available

News from CC-Link Partner Association (10 April 2006)

Gateway incorporates web module

Serial-to-Ethernet gateway incorporates web module technology letting serial devices be monitored and controlled through standard web browsers without installing dedicated application software.

News from Artila Electronics ( 7 April 2006)

Ethernet hub is made for industrial use

An industrial Ethernet hub features options that make it suitable for mounting directly on a machine or in a production plant.

News from Harting ( 7 April 2006)

Open attitudes to industrial communications

Technical background article Open technologies, are good but be wary of companies which do not have a long heritage in open technology - that's the opinion of Mark Bates of Hayes Control Systems.

News from Hayes Control Systems ( 5 April 2006)

Alliance promotes open real-time Ethernet network

Easymatics has joined the EtherCAT Technology Group, an alliance established to promote the new open real-time Ethernet network developed by Beckhoff.

News from Easymatics ( 3 April 2006)

Modems add intelligent comms to PLCs

Mitsubishi Electric has introduced a line of intelligent industrial modems for its Melsec FX compact PLCs and Alpha XL microcontrollers. Brochure available

News from Mitsubishi Electric Automation Systems (31 March 2006)

GSM modems enhance PLC applications

Technical background article There are many advantages to connecting a low-cost GSM modem to a programmable controller application, explains Mike Brierley.