New FTS 3100s – A with 10 Fast Ethernet ports from Harting

Harting Technology Group (www.harting.com) is proud to announce the new Ha – VIS FTS 3100s – A. It is the company’s first switch in the product series offering the innovative Fast Track Switching technology to machine users. The New FTS 3100s – A is the solution that meets the majority of determinism and performance requirements in Ethernet... [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 SNAP PAC Redundancy Option Kit to build redundant PAC systems from Opto 22

Opto 22 (www.opto22.com) unveiled the new SNAP PAC Redundancy Option Kit (“SNAP-PAC-ROK”) utilized to design Ethernet-based redundant control systems with maximum distributed intelligence and reliability that can immediately recover from failure.Using Opto 22’s award-winning SNAP PAC System(tm) family, SNAP Ethernet I/O, and the latest PAC Project... [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]

New Smart Ethernet Drives with Powerlink standard to advanced motion control system building

Baldor Electric Company (www.baldor.com) unveiled the next-generation of smart drives that offers space-saving and economic solutions for common single-axis automation requirements. Also, the drives feature an Ethernet interface compatible including an Ethernet-compatible motion control standard, Powerlink.Mint Lite, the latest programming capability,... [Read more]

Pepperl+Fuchs introduces the Diagnostics Add-On Instruction for Allen-Bradley CompactLogix and ControlLogix Controllers

TWINSBURG, OH – Pepperl+Fuchs introduces the Diagnostics Add-On Instruction for Allen-Bradley CompactLogix and ControlLogix Controllers.  Available as a free download, this Add-On Instruction enables PLC programmers to retrieve detailed diagnostic data from an AS-Interface SafetyMonitor with just three instructions.“Pepperl+Fuchs developed... [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]

The latest TwinSAFE(TM) Technology for EtherCAT I/O System from Beckhoff

Beckhoff Automation (www.beckhoff.com) unveiled its latest EtherCAT Terminals with embedded Safety Programmable logic controller (“PLC”) for a flexible, compact and powerful safety solution, the TwinSAFE Terminals for the EtherCAT I/O system. With simple safety I/O terminals, it helps machine manufacturers and builders streamline safety systems.... [Read more]

The new Spartan-6 FPGA Targeted Design Platform with real-time processing performance and high-speed connectivity for Industrial Automation from Xilinx

Xilinx, Inc. (www.xilinx.com) announced the release of the first market-specific Industrial Automation Targeted Design Platform with low-cost, low-power Spartan-6 field programmable gate arrays (“FPGAs”). The optimized Targeted Design Platform for industrial automation system design accelerates real-time Ethernet networks development enabling reliable... [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]

Yaskawa Electric Brasil Achieves ISO 9001 Certification

Waukegan, IL – Yaskawa Electric America, Inc. is pleased to announce that its operation in Brazil, Yaskawa Elétrico do Brasil, received ISO 9001, ISO 14000 and OHSAS 18001 certifications from Bureau Veritas, one of the world’s leading certification bodies. From its headquarters in Sao Paulo, Yaskawa Elétrico do Brasil and its distributors... [Read more]

CAN in Automation 402-CANopen Profiles Extended to OEM Drives

Covina, Ca. – QuickSilver Controls, Inc. has added CANopen® DSP 402 (CiA® DSP 402 v3.0) to its OEM line of controllers/drivers for NEMA 11, 17 and 23 frame brushless servo motors, further extending the capabilities by adding encoder following and hard-stop homing capabilities as a manufacturer extension to the specification. This adds the QCI-D2-MG-C... [Read more]

HARTING LC Fiber Optic Cable Assemblies

Elgin, IL – HARTING LC fiber optic cable assemblies are rated for outdoor use. The cable assembly solutions for LC fiber optic multimode applications come pre-assembled with HARTING’s outdoor rated PushPull LC connector to create a complete, pre-tested, ready-to-install LC fiber optic solution. HARTING’s LC fiber optic cable assemblies achieve... [Read more]

High Performance Cat 5e Cable

Valencia, CA – Cicoil announces the introduction of Cat 5e cable featuring a highly flexible flat profile and an exclusive, extruded silicone encapsulation. While meeting or exceeding all electrical and signal requirements for the Cat 5e standard, Cicoil’s version excels with physical and environmental attributes. Temperature rating is a broad... [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]

Cognex Connect™ Ensures Seamless Connectivity Between Vision System and Automation Controls

Cognex Connect™ is a comprehensive suite of communications capabilities for vision systems enabling out-of-the-box connectivity between Cognex In-Sight® vision systems and virtually any major PLC, robot, HMI and Fieldbus system commonly used in factory automation. A point-and-click configuration interface makes it easy to control multiple vision... [Read more]

Cable Innovation for Industrial Networking

Osceola, WI –DataCELL FOUNDATION fieldbus M-EZ cable from Northwire is an improved way to keep shields intact, separated and insulated from each other. This cable features a thin, flame-resistant, insulating, extruded PVC binder over the individually shielded pairs. The extruded PVC binder over the pairs eliminates unraveled and exposed shields... [Read more]

Multiport Junction Blocks for Sensors

Cumming, GA – AutomationDirect introduces Zip-Port™ multiport junction blocks, that provide time, cost and space savings by allowing multiple sensors to be wired to a single block with one cable connecting to the control panel. Zip-Port junction blocks are available in field wireable or five-meter cable versions, feature four and five-pin... [Read more]

Power over Ethernet (PoE) Splitter from N-TRON

Mobile, AL – N-TRON has enhanced its iPOE family of industrial hardened power over Ethernet (PoE) devices with a new PoE Splitter. The 100-POE-SPL enables products that would otherwise require a dedicated power drop to be deployed with only a Cat5 cable. A PoE sourcing device such as N-TRON’s 100-POE-4 Midspan or 105TX-POE endspan provides PoE... [Read more]

EtherNet/IP™ Machine-Mount I/O Blocks from Balluff

Florence, KY – Balluff’s new line of EtherNet/IP™ machine-mount I/O blocks provides seamless communication down to the sensors and actuators and, along with supporting cables and accessories, offers immediate cost savings with long-term performance.The comprehensive line of EtherNet/IP™ products includes twelve versions of machine-mount... [Read more]

Industrial Ethernet Switches Rated For Wide Temperatures

AutomationDirect has expanded the Stride™ line to include industrial-grade unmanaged Ethernet switches and media converters with aluminum housings. Designed for wide-temperature (-40° to 85°C) applications, these true plug-and-play devices automatically determine and remember devices connected to each port and only route messages through the... [Read more]

Gigabit Ethernet Switch from GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms

Charlottesville, VA – The NETernity™ CP981RC CompactPCI Gigabit Ethernet Switch from GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms is a 12- or 24-port unmanaged Layer-2 switch designed to provide a high performance, cost-effective solution that responds to the growing pervasiveness of Ethernet as the backbone technology on which modern communications networks... [Read more]

netTAP 100 Gateway for Industrial Communication Connectivity from Hilscher

The netTAP 100 from Hilscher North America Inc. is a flexible and cost-effective gateway designed to bridge the gaps between traditional fieldbus, Real-Time Ethernet-based systems and serial protocols. Based on Hilscher’s netX chip, up to 1,000 protocol combinations are possible in a modular compact DIN-rail mounted housing. Master and Slave protocols... [Read more]

Balluff Introduces IO-Link™ PROFIBUS/PROFINET Modular Expansion System

Florence, KY – Balluff’s IO-Link™ system enables quick and easy expansion or simplification of Profibus and Profinet networks. Users and OEM equipment builders can now achieve a higher level of flexibility and easier system modification for their networks at significantly lower costs. A Balluff IO-Link Expansion module attaches directly... [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]

Serial Interface MAC – PWM Card

Gasport, NY – Entertron Industries Inc. announces the introduction of the MAC-PWM card.The Multiple Application Control board has been designed with flexible I/O whereby different applications can be designed around the board. The first application is a two channel high current PWM output card that can be interface either through analog outputs... [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]

Advantech Introduces New Embedded Automation Computer

Cincinnati, Ohio – The Industrial Automation Group of Advantech introduces the UNO-1170, an embedded automation computer which features an Intel Celeron M or Pentium M CPU and 512MB/1GB DDR SDRAM. The UNO-1170 provides higher computing power than other device-level controllers and comes in a compact aluminum chassis with fanless and diskless design.... [Read more]

GE Fanuc Announces Profibus Addition to 8000 Process I/O

Charlottesville, VA — GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms, a unit of GE Enterprise Solutions, announces the availability of a new Profibus-DP Bus Interface Module for its line of industry-leading 8000 General Purpose and Intrinsically Safe I/O.The new Profibus BIM supports the pass through of HART variable and status data with 8-channel HART AI or... [Read more]

Unique Winding Machine Produces Carbon Fiber Tubes and Rods

Fehraltorf, Switzerland — The Ethernet-compatible Powerlink motion control network is helping the Swiss company Carbo-Link to create carbon fiber components for challenging applications such as rigging for racing yachts. The company has used a Powerlink compatible controller and drives from Baldor to build a machine that winds carbon fibres to... [Read more]