Taking It to the I/O: Ethernet useful for Communicating with Input/Output Devices

Ethernet to the I/O
When network speeds are at 100 megabits/second and approaching 1 gigabit/second, the determinism issue typically goes away. . . . Read more

Ethernet Enters New Field
The ubiquitous office networking standard rapidly displacing proprietary fieldbus for input/output communications. . . . Read more

The Next Wave: Web Protocols
Internet protocols are becoming the norm in factory automation networks. . . . Read more

Five-Port Managed Switch
The ET-5MS is a five-port Ethernet managed switch that is billed by the vendor as the first of its kind that is truly industrial and fully managed. The switch has . . . Read more

Secure Wireless Ethernet Radios
Industrial Wireless Ethernet Radio products provide truly secure wireless communication and an unprecedented level of data protection, says the vendor. These 802.11 a/b/g industrial radios are billed as the first . . . Read more

Ethernet Communication Module
The H4-ECOM100 is an Ethernet communication module for DirectLogic DL405 PLCs. The H4-ECOM100 can be inserted into any I/O slot of any local DL405 base to implement master/slave Ethernet communication . . . Read more

Web Server Features Ethernet
A data exchange capability that enables communication between several of the vendorıs MicroSmart PLCs over an Ethernet network is one of multiple features that are bundled into the Web Server . . . Read more

Add Ethernet Communications
Users of Allen-Bradley PLC-5 controllers can easily and cost-efficiently boost network throughput and expand their data collection and message capabilities in Ethernet applications, thanks to the PLC-5 Series F Ethernet . . . Read more

Industrial Ethernet Switches
A new line of Industrial Ethernet Switches is available in 5- and 8-port managed or unmanaged versions with optional fiber capability. Designed to meet the demanding specifications of industrial . . . Read more

Copper-to-Fiber Ethernet Converter
The EL900 Hardened Fast Ethernet Media Converter is a two-port Ethernet switch with one 10/100/TX port and one 100FX port, converting copper to fiber optics. The fiber optic port . . . Read more

Real-Time Communication via Ethernet
With ACOPOS, the vendor offers bus-capable servo drives for machine manufacturing in the power range from 400 W to 64 kW. With the Ethernet Powerlink network connection, it is possible . . . Read more

Single-Vendor Ethernet
The Reliable Ethernet Solutions enable companies to fully design, deploy and manage an entire industrial Ethernet. Additionally, the vendor offers network design and deployment expertise, as well as network connectivity . . . Read more


Ethernet Communication Made Easy

AutomationDirect's H4-ECOM100 module can send specific messages to email addresses.
Automation Direct


Finally, Wireless Communication You Can Trust

Wireless Ethernet radio, the next great innovation from Phoenix Contact, is a first-of-its-kind industrial wireless communication interface that delivers unprecedented protection for your company’s most critical data.
Phoenix Contact Inc.


WAGO Ethernet enabled PLC communicates both EtherNet/IP and MODBUS/TCP(UDP)

The 750-841 Ethernet enabled PLC from WAGO Corporation is capable of sending and receiving both EtherNet/IP and/or MODBUS/TCP (UDP) messages simultaneously - allowing free choice of Ethernet protocol for automation and control applications.
Wago Corporation


EtherCAT: The real-time Ethernet fieldbus

EtherCAT can process 1,000 distributed I/Os in 30 µs and 100 axes in 100 µs using COTS hardware and cabling.
Beckhoff Automation LLC


N-TRON offers Release 8 Plug-and-Play Firmware Industrial Ethernet Switches

IGMP and query auto detect modes are now enabled by default on our 500 Series - A Switches, and key enhancements include dynamic router discovery and master/slave redundancy for query detection.


"ABCs of EtherNet/IP Networks"
Contemporary Controls has published the "ABCs of EtherNet/IP Switches." Topics include IGMP Snooping and SNMP.
Contemporary Controls®


HARTING. The one for industrial Ethernet. One call. Total Solution.
HARTING is the only provider you need for industrial Ethernet. We supply total Automation IT connectivity from the office environment to the plant floor. HARTING’s total solution includes Ethernet switches, cables, connectors, cord sets and value added services. Click here more.info@HARTING.com to order the free handbook, Industrial Ethernet - From the Office to the Machine - Worldwide
Harting


Ethernet Enabled Modular Valve Manifold VTSA

VTSA with CPX I/O system offers the highest degree of modularity in its pneumatic and electric circuits.
Festo Corporation


NEW Data Station Plus

Protocol Converter, data logger, web interface with virtual HMI. Supports 100+ ethernet and serial protocols.
Red Lion Controls

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