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One of the primary drivers behind the growing adoption of Ethernet on the plant floor is the simple fact that everyone is familiar with it. But not all Ethernet is the same. There are some distinct differences at the physical layer—cabling and connectors—that set industrial Ethernet apart from its commercial counterparts. Some of the more common aspects of...
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9 Steps to Building a Better Network

Follow these guidelines for a solid network system.
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Energy as a Direct Cost

More companies are finding that folding energy into overhead is no longer necessary.
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DeviceNet and CANbus Analyzer

DeviceNet Analyzer helps increase efficiency of industrial networks by analyzing, commissioning, monitoring and maintaining DeviceNet/CAN bus installations.
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Ethernet Serial Servers

These small form factor serial servers connect RS-232, RS-422 or RS-485 serial devices to Ethernet networks, allowing the serial devices to become nodes on the network.
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AirMagnet WiFi Analyzer
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WiFi Analyzer Said to Simplify Testing Connectivity

Wi-Fi Hotspots are hot. From coffee shops, to airports, to sport venues, to gas stations and Laundromats, they’re springing up everywhere and are projected to grow 350 percent by 2015.
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IT Infrastructure Challenges

Since manufacturing execution system (MES) implementations are much like enterprise resource planning (ERP) implementations in that production and information technology (IT) are closely involved thro
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EtherNet/IP Communications Auxiliary Unit

The Allen-Bradley EtherNet/IP Communications Auxiliary module helps enable DeviceNet-based components, such as the E3 Plus electronic overload relay, to communicate with an EtherNet/IP network.
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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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Modular Industrial Patch Panel

The new MIPP is a termination panel for cables that need to be connected to active equipment such as switches, Industrial Ethernet devices and any other device with an Ethernet link.
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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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Safety Network Protocols

The term “safety network” can apply to both peer-to-peer networks and I/O bus systems, and the safety protocols used can range from proprietary to various levels of open or vendor-independent.
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RJ45/Ethernet Field-Wireable Connector

The IP 67 Bayonet Style RJ45/Ethernet field-wireable connector offers robust housing in both plastic and metal models.
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All-in-One Ethernet Module

WIZ820io is a plug-in network module that offloads Internet tasks to a mini-board that includes WIZnet’s W5200 integrated circuit (TCP/IP hardwired chip + PHY), a mag-jack (RJ45 with transformer) and
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Avoid the Drama of Downtime

There are lots of analog devices still in the field and not many new plants are being built right now, so upgrades are taking center stage.
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Antenna for liquid and slurry measurement

The Sitrans LR250 radar level transmitter with a new threaded PVDF (polyvinylidene fluoride) antenna for liquid and slurry measurement opens up new applications for this non-contacting level transmitt
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Recent Trends Shape Future of Distributed Control Systems

The network infrastructure of the DCS and the network architecture for plant information are becoming increasingly intertwined.
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Bus Controller with IP67 Protection

Extremely flexible configuration options are a hallmark of the Powerlink X67 bus controller with IP67 protection.
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Extended Firmware for Ethernet Switches

An extended firmware package for the company’s rugged Ethernet switches fulfills all requirements of highly demanding applications.
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RJ45 Ethernet Connectors

This manufacturer’s line of water-resistant connectors has been expanded to include Ethernet I/O ports (RJ45).
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Increased Flexibility for Ethernet, Modbus RTU Communications

The updated NET Concentrator System (NCS) provides users with increased options for communications.
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