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EtherCAT Technology Group releases EtherCAT P specification documents

April 26, 2017 By Lisa Eitel Leave a Comment

The EtherCAT Technology Group (ETG) published a first draft of the official EtherCAT P technology specification last autumn. Now, the documents have been released to coincide with the last ETG Technical Committee Meeting. The specification provides device manufacturers with an official, reliable foundation to implement EtherCAT P technology, which enables data and power transmission on […]

Filed Under: Fieldbuses, Industry News, Networking + IoT Tagged With: EtherCAT

ETG at Hannover demonstrates how EtherCAT supports Industrie 4.0 and IoT developments

April 26, 2017 By Lisa Eitel Leave a Comment

There is nothing new about the suitability of EtherCAT when enabling the concepts of Industrie 4.0. The technology has, by design, all the tools necessary to support the digital transformation. As the world’s largest fieldbus user organization, the EtherCAT Technology Group (ETG) strives to be actively involved in the developments surrounding Industrie 4.0 and IoT. […]

Filed Under: Featured, Fieldbuses, Networking + IoT Tagged With: EtherCAT

HMI with CODESYS 3 PLC and visualization (from Turck)

November 18, 2016 By Lisa Eitel Leave a Comment

Turck now offers an HMI with CODESYS 3 PLC — the TX500 HMI PLC. With high-end touch displays and fast processors, these HMIs are ideal for use in small- to medium-size machines whose processes have to be controlled, displayed and operated locally. Each TX500 is equipped with a Profinet master and EtherNet/IP scanner, as well as […]

Filed Under: Controls, Featured, Fieldbuses, HMIs, Networking + IoT Tagged With: turck

CC-Link Partner Association Announces ASCO CC-Link IE Field Certification

September 28, 2016 By Motion Control Tips Editor Leave a Comment

Continuing to strengthen CC-Link’s position as a leading global open automation network technology, the CC-Link Partner Association (CLPA) announced today that ASCO has received CC-Link IE Field Network Certification for their Numatics valve manifold with G3 Fieldbus Electronics. ASCO introduces its CC-Link IE Field certified Numatics valve manifold with G3 Fieldbus Electronics with integrated scalable […]

Filed Under: Fieldbuses, I/O, Networking + IoT

Molex Introduces SST Universal Modbus Modules for CompactLogix Controllers

January 26, 2016 By Lisa Eitel Leave a Comment

Molex, LLC has introduced two new seamlessly integrated Modbus modules for Rockwell Automation CompactLogix controllers. The two Universal Modbus modules connect CompactLogix controllers to any Modbus/TCP or Modbus serial networks from the same module, even at the same time. “Molex is focused on putting best-in-class industrial solutions in the hands of our customers,” said Ken Prentice, […]

Filed Under: Connections + Sliprings, Controls, Fieldbuses, Networking + IoT Tagged With: Molex Inc.

A brief introduction to common bus and line regeneration

January 11, 2016 By Motion Control Tips Editor Leave a Comment

common-bus-topology

by Steven Peterson, Product Training Engineer, Yaskawa America Deciding which setup is right for a common bus takes research and evaluation, but selecting and implementing the right one significantly improves design performance and efficiency. Here we’ll outline how to prioritize features while accommodating a given design’s potential amount of regenerative energy and harmonic content. Designers […]

Filed Under: Drives + Supplies, Fieldbuses, Networking + IoT Tagged With: Yaskawa

OPC UA Companion Specification for Sercos released

December 16, 2015 By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

Sercos International, supplier of the Sercos® automation bus, announced that the OPC Unified Architecture (UA) Companion Specification for Sercos has been released. This specification describes the mapping of the Sercos information model to OPC UA so that functions and data of Sercos devices are made available and accessible via OPC UA. This initiative aims at […]

Filed Under: Fieldbuses, Networking + IoT Tagged With: Sercos

VACON offers comprehensive range of fieldbus-Compatible AC drives

August 4, 2015 By WTWH Editor Leave a Comment

Vacon offers a wide range of AC Drives that are compatible with numerous fieldbus protocols: VACON 20, VACON 100 and the NX Series. VACON@reg; 20 is compact with a wide power range and built-in, highly flexible PLC functionality, making it one of the most adaptable, cost efficient AC drives for packaging and processing applications. Available […]

Filed Under: Drives + Supplies, Fieldbuses Tagged With: Vacon

Engineers, don’t overlook (easier) robot setup with new buses

April 10, 2015 By Lisa Eitel Leave a Comment

In preparation for a recent feature on trends in robotics, we spoke with Skye Gorter, an Automation Specialist at Cowper Inc. Gorter has almost 20 years’ experience in the automation industry, specializing in motion control, machine vision, and custom robotics.  He supports customers with technical expertise and recently began integrating systems for R&D setups. Here’s […]

Filed Under: Fieldbuses, Gantries + Stages, Mechanical PT, Networking + IoT, Robotics

Hilscher netJACK interface module offers flexible networking

August 13, 2012 By Stacy Combest Leave a Comment

Hilscher (www.hilscher.com) has introduced a new range of network interfaces modules that allow users to easily and quickly change or add fieldbus as well as Industrial Ethernet protocols in automation devices. The netJACK module supports thirteen different protocols and fieldbuses, such as PROFIBUS and DeviceNet, including Industrial Ethernet protocols like Ethernet/IP, PROFINET and EtherCAT, in […]

Filed Under: Fieldbuses, Networking + IoT Tagged With: Hilscher

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