Ethernet

Ethernet

Recipe for a Robust Ethernet Network
There are two things we know about Ethernet used in manufacturing and production and one thing to be aware of for the future. First, Ethernet has become the de facto standard network in many industries. Its use even to the input/output (I/O) level has become common. Second, since Ethernet is used by both enterprise and industrial systems, it has become the...
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Ethernet, Collaborative Platforms are the Future

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Interoperability and Ethernet

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Device-Level Wireless Solutions Gain Traction in Process Manufacturing

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AS-Interface, a device-level networking technology, works with all types of industrial Ethernet, including Profinet and EtherNet/IP.
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 | February 22, 2012

EtherNet/IP I/O Modules

These EtherNet/IP I/O modules are intended for the connection of discrete wiring devices (sensor/actuators) via 16 digital I/O channels with universal input/output or input functionality directly to i
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Aaxeon Ethernet Switch
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 | February 22, 2012

Twelve-port Industrial Managed Gigabit PoE Switch

The LNP-1204GN 12-port Industrial Managed Gigabit PoE (Power over Ethernet) Switch provides eight 10/100/1000Base-T(X) PoE ports and four 1000Base-X SFP ports and can transmit power up to 30 watts to
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Product
 | February 21, 2012

I/O Products for Wireless Facilities Management

In order to adapt leading edge building automation solutions (BAS) for the North American markets, Beckhoff Automation has released the new KL6583-0100 and KL6581 EnOcean modules.
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Product
 | February 17, 2012

Connect Fieldbus to Ethernet

netBrick, a gateway solution for harsh industrial environments, converts real-time Ethernet protocols (including ProfiNet and EtherNet/IP) into other fieldbus and serial protocols using loadable firmw
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 | February 9, 2012

Fiber to Ethernet Converters

A new line of media converters for industrial applications features real-time compatibility for reliable and robust data exchange between copper and fiber optic media.
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 | February 8, 2012

Valve Controller for Wellhead Automation

The VC10 Valve Controller has been added to the Accutech wireless sensor network product line.
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 | February 8, 2012

Ethernet Extender in PoE, Managed Models

Family of industrial-grade Elinx Ethernet Extenders has been extended with models featuring built-in Power over Ethernet Plus (PoE+) and network management (called “managed”) capabilities.
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 | February 6, 2012

Serial to Ethernet Device Server

Devolinx line of serial-to-Ethernet device servers gains the 16-port STE-516C device server, in addition to the 1-, 2-, 4- and 8-port models.
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 | February 6, 2012

Ethernet Modules for RTUs

Two Ethernet communications options for the Kingfisher Plus+ remote terminal unit (RTU) product line extend the functionality of SCADA system applications.
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 | February 6, 2012

Wide Temperature Ethernet Switches

852 Series Ethernet Switch family now features two wide temperature models for operation between -40°C to +70 °C.
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