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POSITAL unveils compact Profinet IRT Encoders

June 17, 2011 By Motion Control Tips Editor Leave a Comment

POSITAL (www.posital.com) has unveiled optimized PROFINET I/O encoders that support RT, IRT and NRT data transfer (isochronous real-time/real-time/non-real-time). Featuring an Ertec200-based platform, the improved encoders delivers cycle times as low as 10 ms (RT) and 1 ms (IRT). With a diameter of just 58 mm, the compact devices are parameterized through the control system while […]

Filed Under: Encoders Tagged With: posital, profinet

Leuze latest barcode reader integrates ProfiNET

February 1, 2011 By Motion Control Tips Editor Leave a Comment

Leuze (www.leuze.com) proudly unveils BCL 548i, the only barcode reader which integrates PROFINET. With the integrated PROFINET interface, the BCL 548i can be connected directly to a control eliminating the usual path through an additional gateway. The integrated PROFINET interface allows users to operate the device easily with the control. The device is configured by […]

Filed Under: Networking + IoT Tagged With: Leuze, profinet

Wenglor launches Ethernet-enabled sensors for industrial applications

January 25, 2011 By Motion Control Tips Editor Leave a Comment

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 […]

Filed Under: Networking + IoT Tagged With: Ethernet, poe, power over ethernet, power supply, profinet

Phoenix Contact releases FL switch SMN 6TX/2POF-PN

January 5, 2011 By Motion Control Tips Editor Leave a Comment

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 […]

Filed Under: Networking + IoT Tagged With: phoenix contact, profinet, smn 6tx/2pof-pn

Cognex Connect supports Ethernet and industrial protocols

January 4, 2011 By Motion Control Tips Editor Leave a Comment

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 […]

Filed Under: Networking + IoT, Sensors + Vision Tagged With: Cognex, profinet

PROFINET completes Process Automation application profile

December 31, 2010 By Motion Control Tips Editor Leave a Comment

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 […]

Filed Under: Networking + IoT Tagged With: pi, profibus, profinet

HMS introduces new Profinet communication module

December 13, 2010 By Motion Control Tips Editor Leave a Comment

HMS Industrial Networks (www.hms.se) has unveiled its all-new embedded Anybus-CompactCom PROFIenergy communication module, a Profinet communication module featuring integrated PROFIenergy profile server. With this release, the company supports the AIDA group of automakers – Audi, BMW, Daimler, Porsche and Volkswagen – to minimize the energy consumption of their plants. The new device provides automation device […]

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Siemens Industry’s controllers enhanced by Profinet, Profibus and telecommunication services

December 8, 2010 By Motion Control Tips Editor Leave a Comment

Siemens Industry Automation Division (www.siemens.com) is pleased to announce the release of its Simatic S7-1200 controllers that are enhanced by Profinet, Profibus and telecommunication services. The new CPU firmware allows communication with Profinet I/O devices. With two new communication modules, the device can be operated as a Profibus slave or master. Three new telecommunication components […]

Filed Under: Controls, Networking + IoT Tagged With: profibus, profinet, Siemens, simatic s7-1200

New FTS 3100s – A with 10 Fast Ethernet ports from Harting

April 21, 2010 By Motion Control Tips Editor Leave a Comment

Harting Technology Group (www.harting.com) is proud to announce the new Ha – VIS FTS 3100s – A. It is the company’s first switch in the product series offering the innovative Fast Track Switching technology to machine users. The New FTS 3100s – A is the solution that meets the majority of determinism and performance requirements […]

Filed Under: Networking + IoT Tagged With: Ethernet, Harting, profinet

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