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Sponsor: hilscher north america, inc. May 28, 2009 | Edited by Managing Editor: Wes Iversen

Universal Gateway netTAP 100 >>

Our netTAP100 gateway can bridge almost any two industrial protocols you can mention including Masters or Slaves for; Real Time Ethernets, fieldbus’s or serial protocols. Pick any two or create one of your own!

Hilscher North America, Inc.

Pure netX - Ethernet and Fieldbus on single chip >>

Hilscher's netX chip is a network co-prosessor with built in ASIC's for ten different Ethernet/Fieldbus protocols. With our Masters or Slave stacks netX is the most cost effective solution for multi-network connectivity for; PLC’s, drives, scales, MMI or I/O blocks. With its built in I/O its also a System on Chip.

Hilscher North America, Inc.

netX Embedded Modules >>

Interchangeable modules are the easy way to implement all Industrial networks into your products. Modules are available with dual port memory interface or with a simple serial interface.

Hilscher North America, Inc.

PCI netX >>

Hilscher’s netX chip in PCI/PCI Express format - think how simple that makes system network connectivity. One Driver for EtherCAT, EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, SERCOS III, PROFIBUS, DeviceNet, CANopen, etc.

Hilscher North America, Inc.

Custom Engineering with netX >>

Hardware and software design services based on the industry’s most versatile network chip.

Hilscher North America, Inc.

Featured Product

Connect Multi-brand PLCs

The cATM High-Performance appliance transaction modules can connect various types and brands of PLCs without the need to program message instructions between them. The modules are optimized to provide faster data exchange rates than OPC-based solutions for critical data exchange applications, and feature a browser-driven set-up utility that automatically recognizes all controller tags or registers. An interface within the utility enables dragging and dropping tag or ... Read more


PRODUCT WORLD HIGHLIGHTS

Expandable, Modular Safety System

The Sirius 3RK3 modular safety system combines the simplicity of a safety relay with the sophistication of a fail-safe programmable logic controller (PLC). The Sirius 3RK3 allows operators to quickly and easily replace devices as necessary or expand the system as needed. The system’s central unit is designed with eight safety-related inputs, one safety-related relay output, and one safety-related solid-state output. Users can connect up to seven expansion modules... Read more

Rugged, Cost-saving HMIs

Based on the vendor’s G3 line of touchscreen HMIs, the G3 Kadet Operator Interface Series offers a value-based alternative for applications that don’t need Web-serving, data logging or a keypad. The series features a highly visible color TFT display and is available in three sizes: 4.3-in, 5.6-in and 8-in. All models come standard with one RS-232 port and one RS-232/422/485 port and... Read more

Fast, Vibration-proof Terminations

An industry-exclusive 3.5mm-wide terminal block rated for 600 volts leads the 2000 Series from the TopJobS family, says the vendor. The 2000 Series terminal blocks are designed to provide fast, vibration-proof terminations to space-restricted machinery and building installations requiring conductors 16-24AWG. The 2000 Series TopJobS provides... Read more

Training for New Supervisors

Supervisor Essentials is a series of training classes for first-time supervisors that includes training topics such as effective communication, leadership principles, performance management, conflict resolution and basic cost accounting. Unlike traditional “soft skills” training, the course is tailored specifically to a manufacturing audience, with shop-specific visuals and examples in the content... Read more

Upcoming Webcast

Upcoming Webcast: Using Managed vs. Unmanaged Switches with Industrial Ethernet

Distributed control architectures and information availability have become so crucial for manufacturing that automation engineers often find themselves cast in the role of networking engineers. This Webcast will lead engineers through the terminology, design requirements and implementation tips for installing Ethernet switches in an industrial control and information network. Register now for the upcoming Webcast or visit Automation World's Webcast library.

UPCOMING EVENTS:
Sensors Expo and Conference
This is the only Industry event in North America exclusively focused on sensors and sensor-integrated systems, providing 23 years of technical innovation & thought leadership.
Rosemont, IL. June 9-10, 2009.
International Robots, Vision & Motion Control Show
At this industry-leading event, you’ll find the products, solutions and practical guidance you need to succeed. Whether you’re currently using robots, machine vision or motion control technologies or planning to in the future, this is the one event you need to attend this year!
Rosemont, IL. June 8-11, 2009.
Answers for Industry Event
This three-day, no cost event features hands-on technology and training that will help you answer the toughest questions facing your industry today including increasing energy efficiency, reducing operating cost, optimizing processes and supporting environmental sustainability.
Long Beach, CA. June 9-11, 2009.
Honeywell Users Group Americas Symposium
Customer presentations take center stage at Honeywell Process Solutions' annual conference. We invite you into the spotlight to present your technical achievements, case histories or project implementations.
Phoenix, AZ. June 14-18, 2009.

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