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 hardware. Based on a powerful […]
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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 and […]
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 can troubleshoot valves in harsh environments and in-line […]
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 H1 ITK (Interoperability Test Kit) 6.0. […]
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 […]
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 networks such as Modbus-TCP, EtherCAT, Profinet, CANopen, […]
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 with other devices on a […]
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 […]
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 or Bus Couplers, the HD Bus Terminals […]
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 cogeneration […]
