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 radio remote control receiver, the MMCU-4 offers four slots that […]
Fieldbuses
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 of WAGO […]
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 […]
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 the need for repeaters or extra […]
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 offered in the market, the new FieldConnex Compact […]
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 step,” said Leonard Moore, President of Moore […]
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 communicating with any FIELDVUE digital valve controller. Certified by the FDT […]
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 solution for OEM’s or system […]
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 EtherCAT module connects a number of inverters into a single bus […]
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 […]
