Grundfos’ new fieldbus concept helps improve communication

Grundfos (www.grundfos.com) announced that it has developed a new Communication Interface Unit (CIU) and Communication Interface Module (CIM) which facilitates the connection of Grundfos’ products to standard fieldbus networks. Interoperable and open data bus networks are becoming a significant part of monitoring pump systems. The company said the... [Read more]

Intrinsically Safe (IS) Ethernet equipment suitable for hazardous areas

MTL Instruments (www.mtl-inst.com) has unveiled a cost-effective Intrinsically Safe (IS) Ethernet device that can be easily installed and maintained in hazardous environments. IS Ethernet equipment’s 9460-ET Series is comprised of IECEx certified components that includes IS Ethernet Switch, IS Copper to Fiber Converter, IS Serial – Ethernet Gateway,... [Read more]

Laird Technologies optimized MMCU-4 Modular Radio Remote Control Receiver

Laird Technologies, Inc. (www.lairdtech.com), a world leader in design and manufacture of customized performance-critical systems and components for advanced wireless and electronics products, has unveiled an optimized member of the CattronControl™ family of remote control systems — the MMCU-4 radio remote control receiver. A configurable modular... [Read more]

WAGO “ETHERNET 2.0” Controller comes with SD Card

Wago Corporation (www.wago.com) has announced that its 750-880 “ETHERNET 2.0” Programmable Fieldbus Controller now features one MB data memory as well as SD port for up to eight GB of additional memory. Aside from increasing the intelligence of industrial Ethernet applications, the 750-880 — which is the third from the “ETHERNET 2.0” platform... [Read more]

New Anybus CompactCom Modbus TCP Module discards external switches

HMS Industrial Networks Inc (www.hms.se) has unveiled Anybus CompactCom’s latest two-port version for Modbus TCP. Offering a fast and easy way to achieve connectivity to Modbus TCP, the new Anybus CompactCom model also provides a way to minimize the demand for expensive external switches. The new module comes with a built-in switch that allows it... [Read more]

NORD Drivesystems unveils new PROFINET technology unit for inverters

After releasing modular units for cabinet-mounted SK 500E inverters during the second quarter of 2011, NORD Drivesystems (www.nord.com), a world leader in the power transmission industry, has announced that it is supplying PROFINET modules for the seamless integration of frequency inverters into PROFINET environments. The new PROFINET modules eliminate... [Read more]

Compact Power Hub delivers outstanding power in space-restricted Fieldbus systems

Pepperl+Fuchs (www.pepperl-fuchs.com), one of the largest manufacturers of industrial sensors and sensor system for factory automation applications in the world, has announced the release of a high performance, versatile power supply built for larger process automation projects, the FieldConnex Compact Power Hub. Unlike other comparable power supply... [Read more]

MooreHawke’s TRUNKSAFE Fault-Tolerant Fieldbus system approved by FF

MooreHawke, a division of Moore International’s (www.miinet.com), proudly announced that its TRUNKSAFE TS Series power conditioner has been certified by the Fieldbus Foundation and is now included in the foundation’s list of registered product.“Because of the revolutionary nature of TRUNKSAFE, obtaining approval and registration is a significant... [Read more]

Emerson’s FIELDVUE digital valve controllers features FDT/DTM system interface

Emerson Process (www.emersonprocess.com) has launched its Fisher FIELDVUE digital valve controllers, which can now be incorporated into any process control system supporting FDT/DTM technology, features HART and FOUNDATION fieldbus communications. The Valvelink DTM software enables users to perform startup, diagnostic and commissioning activities by... [Read more]

ABB Drives unveils FECA-01 EtherCAT Adapter

ABB Low Voltage Drives (www.abb.com), the world’s leading producer of electric drives and motors, has proudly announced the launch of the FECA-01 EtherCAT Adapter, which supports CANopen protocol over EtherCAT (CoE) protocol.“Combining this feature-rich industrial fieldbus adapter with the ACS355 and ACS850 drives will make available a great drive... [Read more]

NORD Drivesystems introduces EtherCAT connectivity for distributed inverters

NORD Drivesystems (www.nord.com) has announced the release of its all-new technology unit for integrating motor-mounted SK 200E inverters into EtherCAT networks, as well as the Beckhoff control technology environment.The Ethernet-based fieldbus provides significant benefits mainly for distributed networks including conveyor systems. NORD’s cost-efficient... [Read more]

European automation companies develop sensor networking for intelligent control

The actuator/sensor interface or ASI, developed by a group of Europe-based automation firms which saw the need for networking simplest devices at the lowest level, delivers low cost and simple configuration. ASI is specifically designed for small systems that employ discrete I/O devices, and caters for up to 31 slaves, supporting  up to four inputs... [Read more]

STMicroelectronics launches motor-mounted control module for industrial automation

STMicroelectronics (www.st.com) is proud to announce the launch of its customizable high-end motor-control SPIMD20 module – which is small enough to be directly mounted on the motor and provide connection via industrial Ethernet. The module will allow faster delivery of cost-effective industrial solutions, including multi-axis robotics, packaging... [Read more]

Texas Instruments introduces new AM1810 Sitara ARM MPU

Texas Instruments Incorporated (www.ti.com) is proud to announce the launch of its all-new AM1810 Sitara ARM microprocessor (MPU) – a new single-chip ARM9 solution with an embedded PROFIBUS interface – the most popular fieldbus used for communications among factory automation equipment.This embedded, low-power tool removes the need for an external... [Read more]

TI introduces programmable ARM9 SOC in Profibus version

Texas Instruments (www.ti.com) is proud to launch a new addition to its industrial-focused, ARM9-based Sitara AM1x system-on-chip (SoC) family with an integrated Profibus interface. Clocked to 375 MHz, the new AM1810 Sitara includes EtherCAT support and comes with a Linux-ready development module.The AM1810 Sitara is optimally ideal for use in human... [Read more]

WAGO’s new Ethernet fieldbus controller platform

WAGO Corporation (www.wago.us) is now offering a new Ethernet fieldbus controller that can process 1,000 instructions in just 235 μS. Using the company’s second generation Ethernet platform, it also offers upgraded memory capacity for web applications and PLC programs, along with an embedded dual-port Ethernet switch.“We are both upgrading... [Read more]

Belden’s robust data communications technology with Ethernet and fieldbus solutions

Modern data communications technology, an indispensible requirement for implementing smart grids, is also now being increasingly utilized in the distribution and generation of wind energy. Compared with other industrial environments, the conditions in wind energy plants are also rugged and harsh. Infrastructure systems and components should also cope... [Read more]

HMS unveils new CANopen X-gateway Family

HMS Industrial Networks, Inc. (www.hms.se) has announced that it will release an all-new Anybus X-gateway series that connects CANopen networks with 10 other industrial Ethernet and fieldbus networks.At the SPS/IPC/Drives fair in Nuremberg, Germany, HMS will launch a major enhancement to the X-gateway family, unveiling 10 completely updated design... [Read more]

Pepperl+Fuchs introduces new Advanced Diagnostic Module that monitors Fieldbus networks

Pepperl+Fuchs (www.pepperl-fuchs.com) has announced the release of its latest version of Advanced Diagnostic Module DTM software. The Advanced Diagnostic Modules or ADM check the quality of fieldbus communication for PROFIBUS PA networks and FOUNDATION fieldbus H1.The Diagnostic Manager software offers a number of updates that speed up fieldbus commissioning... [Read more]

Yokogawa releases FVX110 fieldbus segment indicator

Yokogawa Electric Corporation (www.yokogawa.com) has unveiled its FVX110 Fieldbus Segment Indicator, which meets the FOUNDATION fieldbus industrial digital communications standard.FOUNDATION fieldbus is a bidirectional digital communications standard between field instruments and control systems. A digital communications system provides more information... [Read more]

Balluff introduces supporting connectivity, machine mount I/O, industrial RFID for CC-Link

Balluff (www.balluff.com) is proud to announce that its networking product line now comprises a full RFID and I/O connectivity solution for CC-Link fieldbus networks. The company is one of the premier manufacturers in the world that offer a full I/O solution such as supporting cordsets, connectivity accessories and heavy duty machine mount I/O modules.Majority... [Read more]

Endress+Hauser releases Analytical Platform

Endress+Hauser (www.endress.com) has unveiled the Liquiline CM442 – a 4-wire, 2-parameter transmitter intended for analytical sensing applications. The transmitter receives data from two sensors and then measures any combination of several parameters such as turbidity/suspended solids, SAC (UV254), nitrate, dissolved oxygen, ISE, chlorine, pH/ORP,... [Read more]

Can Automotion releases Automotive Test Platform

CAN Automotion (www.canautomotion.com.au) is proud to announce the release of the Automotive Test Platform (ATP) – a powerful hardware platform with interfaces for every conventional fieldbus system.The ATP helps users who are involved in a specific application software development or the automotive industry but don’t have the relevant target... [Read more]

ISA’s Wireless and Networking Track to cover fieldbus implementation

The International Society of Automation (ISA) is proud to announce the features of its Wireless and Networking Track at the ISA Automation Week 2010, which starts from October 4 to 7 at Westin Galleria, Houston, Texas.The Wireless and Networking Track will cover fieldbus implementation, fiber optic solutions, wireless and the infrastructure, and radio... [Read more]

Dresser Masoneilan launches ValScope-Pro Portable Control Valve Diagnostic Tool

Dresser Masoneilan (www.dressermasoneilan.com) is proud to announce the release of the next generation ValScope-PRO – a diagnostic tool for control valves with digital and conventional positioners.The ValScope-PRO helps users identify problems through a scientific evaluation of valves during operation. Since the tool is portable, machine operators... [Read more]

Fieldbus Foundation’s updated Technical Specification

The Fieldbus Foundation (www.fieldbus.org) is proud to announce the release of the updated version of FOUNDATION fieldbus technical specification. The latest specification includes guidance supporting the development of host systems and fieldbus devices that use advanced field diagnostics as per the NAMUR NE107 recommendation, and support for the upcoming... [Read more]

DEPRAG introduces control systems for top functionality

Almost 300 million people around the world suffer from bronchial asthma. However, the disease’s origin is still unclear. With a series of treatment methods, it is certain that the number of asthma cases can be reduced and the symptoms can be relieved. Among the most effective therapies for this disease is inhalation.When assembling an inhaler,... [Read more]

New two-port EtherNet/IP Plug-in-module fosters industrial automation from HMS

HMS Industrial Networks (www.hms.se) is proud to announce its extended Anybus-CC family with the new two-port EtherNet/IP communication module with integrated switch. This is the latest addition to the Anybus-CC family of plug-in communication modules from HMS, giving interchangeable connectivity solutions for all Industrial Ethernet and major fieldbus... [Read more]

Bridging Modbus-TCP and Profibus using Anybus X-gateway™ from HMS Industrial Networks

HMS Industrial Networks (www.anybus.com) is proud to announce the new Anybus X-gateway, which enables system integrators to transfer I/O data between two different programmable logic controller (“PLC”) networks and systems. The new X-gateway is a stand-alone gateway which can be configured to allow plant-floor devices on a Profibus network communicate... [Read more]

New Pepperl+Fuchs Segment Checker design software for easy and quick validation of Profibus and Fieldbus PA Segments

Pepperl+Fuchs (www.pepperl-fuchs.us) is proud to announce the new Segment Checker version 1.20. The unique and easy-to-use Segment Checker is a tool use for validating the design of all Profibus PA and Foundation fieldbus segments, as well as hazardous areas. Machine builders can simply drag and drop components to the project window, and edit the attributes... [Read more]

The new space-saving HD Bus Terminals with 16 Channel I/O in 12 mm format from Beckhoff

Beckhoff Automation (www.beckhoff.com) announced its latest Bus Terminal I/O system to deliver progressively compact I/O solutions for machine builders and manufacturers. These expanded Bus Terminals with the latest ultra-compact HD Bus Terminals featuring 16 digital I/O channels in 12 mm electronic terminal block housing. Using DIN rail-mounted controllers... [Read more]

Farmers use CC-Link fieldbus control to make money from wastes

German farmers are using CC-Link (Control and Communication Link) fieldbus control system to produce power from biogas through slurry extraction. The biogas is transferred to fuel cogeneration plants and is used to heat power machinery, buildings or export it to the grid. Dreyer & Bosse (D&B) , a German power plant specialist, provides autonomous... [Read more]

Animatics Corp. Publishes New Motion Systems Catalog

Animatics Corporation has published a new 145 page catalog on their expanded line of Motion Systems Products and Peripherals. This comprehensive catalog includes eight product segments fully detailing SmartMotor™ specifications, FieldBus Protocols, Brake Options, Connectivity, Peripherals, Power Supplies, Gear Heads, and Software.Included is an... [Read more]

FOUNDATION™ Fieldbus Developer Training Offered During May In Austin, Texas

Austin, TX – The Fieldbus Foundation will offer FOUNDATION™ fieldbus developer training during May 2009 at its headquarters in Austin, Texas. The vendor-neutral “Introduction to FOUNDATION Fieldbus” and “Advanced Principles of FOUNDATION Fieldbus” courses cover all key aspects of open, non-proprietary FOUNDATION fieldbus technology. The... [Read more]

Murrelektronik’s Cube67 Sets Benchmark in Automation Systems

Duluth, Georgia – Murrelektronik’s Cube67 is a modular and flexible field bus automation system. Through a newly developed extension, the module provides more power to the bus system to assist in the operation of high power demand valves and other devices.Murrelektronik Cube67 is a modular and flexible field bus automation system that considerably... [Read more]

Pepperl+Fuchs ADM Now Integrated with Emerson’s PlantWeb® AMS Suite

TWINSBURG, OH – Pepperl+Fuchs FieldConnex® Advanced Diagnostic Module (ADM) is now fully integrated into Emerson Process Management’s PlantWeb® AMS Suite. The ADM provides real-time monitoring of Foundation Fieldbus physical layer. The integration widens the scope of the PlantWeb digital plant architecture, enabling AMS Suite users to automatically... [Read more]