Beckhoff Automation (www.beckhoff.com) has added the EtherCAT media converter to its extensive range of infrastructure components. Specifically designed for the bidirectional conversion of optical fiber physics to copper physics, the DIN rail-mountable devices have been enhanced to be applicable in highly deterministic EtherCAT networks that feature extremely short cycle times. The EtherCAT media converters ensure […]
Networking + IoT
Configurable Safety System feature CAN fieldbus coupler
Eckelmann AG (www.eckelmann.de) has extended the configurable safety system E°SLC with a CAN fieldbus coupler (CANopen) to create convenient options for integration and communication – the fieldbus connection. Unlike traditional coupling through signal inputs, the fieldbus connection allows direct transmission of the safety module’s internal states and complete process image. Transmitting up to 87 safe […]
Belden unveils new Lion-M Profinet I/O Modules
Belden Inc. (www.belden.com) has expanded its Lumberg Automation portfolio with the addition of the LionN-M I/O Profinet modules. With their port switches supporting both the isochronous real time (IRT) and real time (RT) standards, these modules allow actuators and sensors to be connected into real time ProfiNet I/O. “These modules, which were especially designed for […]
MTL’s F300 series Megablock wiring hubs shrink network costs
MTL Instruments (www.mtl-inst.com) has introduced the F300 series of Megablock wiring hubs for fieldbus applications. The company has specifically developed the unit for general purpose, as well as for Zone 2 and Division 2 hazardous area applications that require the ability to perform live maintenance, such as replacing field devices in hazardous areas, and where […]
Magnetic Field Cylinder Sensors from Balluff
Florence, Ky. – Balluff has expanded their Global line of products to include a broad line of magnetic field cylinder sensors called Global BMF. The Global Line from Balluff is an offering of economically priced general-purpose sensors and accessories for industrial automation. Balluff’s BMF magnetic field cylinder sensors are based on non-contact, solid-state sensor technology […]
OpenVPX SBCs with 3rd generation Intel Core i7 processor
Kontron (www.kontron.com) has unveiled its third generation of 3U OpenVPX single-board computers (SBC), which feature the latest interface technology that is based on the third generation Intel Core i7 processor. With the ability to support 10 Gigabit Ethernet as well as PCI Express 3.0, the 3U OpenVPX SBCs easily meet and exceed the high bandwidth […]
UL and CSA VFD Cable from Alpha Wire
Alpha Wire’s new “V-Flex,” a flexible version of its Series V VFD cable, to its line of Industrial Series cable. Featuring both UL and CSA tray cable ratings, a low temperature rating of -40°C, and a bend radius that is 5x that of standard VFD cable, the V-Flex offers a combination of ruggedness and routability. […]
Brad HarshIO PROFINET I/O Modules now class B certified
Molex Incorporated’s (www.molex.com) Brad HarshIO PROFINET I/O Module has received conformance class B certification from PROFIBUS Nutzerorganisation (PNO). Designed with Fast Start-Up (FSU), the modules deliver reliable solutions for connecting industrial controllers into I/O devices and are suitable for use in various applications, including automation systems with a deterministic data cycle and higher-level machine control. […]
MTL Fieldbus Power Supply delivers redundancy, online diagnostics
MTL Instruments (www.mtl-inst.com) has unveiled a redundant fieldbus power system that features N+1 Redundancy, modular flexibility and on-line diagnostics. Optimized for use in general purpose as well as hazardous area High Energy Trunk architectures, the 9180 Series redundant fieldbus power system is specifically designed to deliver redundant power to eight FOUNDATION fieldbus H1 segments. The […]
PHYTEC’s AM335x SOM supports TI’s AM335x processors
PHYTEC (www.phytec.com) has unveiled the phyCORE-AM335x System on Module (SOM), which is a feature-packed SOM that supports Texas Instruments’ (www.ti.com) Sitara AM335x ARM Cortex-A8 processor as well as PowerVR SGX530 for 3D and 2D graphics acceleration. “phyCORE-AM335x’s introduction is an exciting addition to PHYTEC’s product line of System on Modules supporting TI’s applications processors,” said […]