The number of devices communicating via the open CC-Link IE Ethernet and CC-Link Fieldbus networks passed the 22 million mark in 2017, confirming their position as one of the fastest rising industrial network technologies globally. Having posted an increasing annual growth figure of over 2 million every year for the past four years, the governing […]
How to select a network for a motion controller?
Over a range of motion control applications, there is no one-size-fits-all approach for selecting a network. However, there are several key factors to consider when deciding on the best networking option for your particular application. For starters (and perhaps most importantly), consider timing; that is, how quickly the system reacts to inputs or changes in […]
FAQ: What’s the favored network for PLCs, Ethernet or fieldbus options?
The obvious or trite answer is; it depends. It depends on the needs of the application such as speed, timing, number of I/O, etc. But there’s also the notion that what PLC you happen to be using will dictate the choice of network. So, a Rockwell PLC would be Ethernet/IP or DeviceNET, Siemens would be […]
Sercos III Specification Update V1.3 Now Available
Santa Rosa Beach, Fl. – The Sercos vendor organizations have released an update to the specification for Sercos III Real-time Ethernet. The V1.3 specification broadens the functionality and range of applications of the international Sercos real-time standard, while considering new trends in machine and plant construction. The extensions are fully compatible with the existing specification, […]
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 […]
Texas Instruments introduces new AM1810 Sitara ARM MPU
Texas Instruments Incorporated (www.ti.com) is proud to announce the launch of its all-new AM1810 Sitara ARM microprocessor (MPU) – a new single-chip ARM9 solution with an embedded PROFIBUS interface – the most popular fieldbus used for communications among factory automation equipment. This embedded, low-power tool removes the need for an external ASIC, FPGA or PROFIBUS, […]
WAGO’s new Ethernet fieldbus controller platform
WAGO Corporation (www.wago.us) is now offering a new Ethernet fieldbus controller that can process 1,000 instructions in just 235 μS. Using the company’s second generation Ethernet platform, it also offers upgraded memory capacity for web applications and PLC programs, along with an embedded dual-port Ethernet switch. “We are both upgrading the processor and offering enhanced […]
Belden’s robust data communications technology with Ethernet and fieldbus solutions
Modern data communications technology, an indispensible requirement for implementing smart grids, is also now being increasingly utilized in the distribution and generation of wind energy. Compared with other industrial environments, the conditions in wind energy plants are also rugged and harsh. Infrastructure systems and components should also cope with extreme stresses. That is why the […]
HMS unveils new CANopen X-gateway Family
HMS Industrial Networks, Inc. (www.hms.se) has announced that it will release an all-new Anybus X-gateway series that connects CANopen networks with 10 other industrial Ethernet and fieldbus networks. At the SPS/IPC/Drives fair in Nuremberg, Germany, HMS will launch a major enhancement to the X-gateway family, unveiling 10 completely updated design of CANopen master (manager) gateways […]
