The Schaeffler Group has created an award-winning Train Support System out of its Generator Sensor Bearing (GSB). This unique, onboard unit allows the recording of information relevant to the condition of wheelsets, rail tracks and bearings, and sends the data to a higher level control system. The evaluated information forms the basis for repair and […]
Networking + IoT
Wenglor launches Ethernet-enabled sensors for industrial applications
Germany-based sensor expert Wenglor has developed a wide range of sensors with live Ethernet applications for easy integration. Ethernet’s intense bandwidth provides remote alignment of the sensors and speedy communication of data. Wenglor’s prime Ethernet communications include transit time sensors, reflex sensors with background suppression and barcode scanners. The Ethernet’s interfaces are made accessible using […]
Sanitary Process Viscometer has integrated temperature control
Cambridge Viscosity has developed a new small flow-thru sanitary process viscometer, the SPL-374, for highly accurate and repeatable viscosity readings, clean-in-place simplicity and tight temperature control for small diameter process loops. Its initial uses are across a range of biopharmaceutical and R&D applications. The new SPL-374 sensor directly connects into a ¼” (6mm) process line […]
Pepperl+Fuchs introduces the G10 family of Ultra-Compact I/O Modules
Pepperl+Fuchs introduces the G10 family of Ultra-Compact I/O Modules with Connect & Done technology that can eliminate mounting requirements in many applications. The world’s smallest AS-Interface I/O module with IP68/69K protection, at just 40 mm x 27 mm x 22mm the G10 fits easily into any cable duct and enables quick, convenient sensor connections using […]
Emerson adds Rosemount pressure, temperature transmitters to its Profibus offering
Emerson Process Management (www.emersonprocess.com) has added the Rosemount 3051 pressure transmitter and Rosemount 644 temperature transmitter – both offered with PROFIBUS PA profile V3.02,– to its PROFIBUS offering. With its complete offering of Profibus solution, Emerson now makes it easy for customers to have a single protocol for the whole plant. As an addition to […]
SICK UK launches OLM200 for materials handling applications
SICK UK (www.sick.co.uk) is proud to announce the launch of its all-new OLM200 for high performance materials handling applications. With this release, the company has extended the capabilities of its optical linear measurement sensor portfolio. The innovative positioning sensor – delivering increased accuracy, repeatability and speed – uses a barcode tape to deliver non-contact linear […]
Phoenix Contact releases FL switch SMN 6TX/2POF-PN
Phoenix Contact (www.phoenixcontact.com) is proud to announce the release of its all-new FL switch SMN 6TX/2POF-PN in addition to six RJ-45-ports. The switch offers two diagnostics-capable POF interfaces within narrow control cabinet-friendly housing. The HCS and polymer fibers can be connected through the fiber-optic interfaces with SCRJ connections. The optical fibers facilitate easy and user-friendly […]
Cognex Connect supports Ethernet and industrial protocols
Cognex Corporation (www.cognex.com) is proud to announce the release of its all-new – a comprehensive suite of communication capabilities such as PROFINET and EtherNet/IP. It already comes with the DataMan 200 fixed-mount ID reader series and In-Sight vision systems. The Cognex Connect allows industrial connectivity for DataMan 8000 ID readers from Cognex via EtherNet/IP support […]
PROFINET completes Process Automation application profile
PROFIBUS & PROFINET International (www.profibus.com) has reached another milestone for PROFINET, after the completion of the PROFINET for the Process Automation application profile. Thus, PROFINET is now ideally suited for both process and manufacturing automation, said PI. Process automation has strict requirements for availability and reliability. For instance, plants are required to operate 24/7, 365 […]
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 […]