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Know Your Cables and Connectors
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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Product
 | March 6, 2012

Programmable Safety Controller

The VAS-2A8L-KE4-8SE programmable safety controller provides higher-end features in a cost-effective unit, according to the company.
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Product
 | February 8, 2012

RSLogix 5000 v20 Software

The latest release of RSLogix 5000 software, version 20, brings integrated motion capabilities on an EtherNet/IP network to the Allen-Bradley CompactLogix controller family.
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Feature Article
 | February 8, 2012

Why Nuisance Alarms Just Won't Go Away

Good alarm management is an inexpensive and relatively easy process to implement.
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Column
 | February 7, 2012

Automation Lessons Learned from March 11 Disasters in Japan

On July 22, four months after the unprecedented earthquake and tsunami struck the Pacific Coast side of eastern Japan, Japanese engineers from various process and other industries gathered in Tokyo to
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Product
 | September 1, 2011

Programmable Safety Controllers

Updated configuration software for the company’s G9SP programmable safety controllers is compatible with Microsoft Windows 7 operating systems.
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Product
 | September 1, 2011

Safety Controller Touchscreen

Status Display Touchscreen for G9SP programmable safety controllers displays safety I/O error codes and enables G9SP users to easily view the status of safety inputs and outputs without the cost
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August 15, 2011

Re-engineered Arc-Resistant Motor Control Centers

A re-engineered family of motor control centers (MCCs) are arc-resistance, compliant with ANSI/IEEE C37.20.7 standards and filled with features designed to serve water and wastewater, oil and gas, a
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Product
 | August 1, 2011

Safety Motor Management Solution

Safety can be an integrated part of a plant’s motor management system with these fail-safe expansion modules for Simocode pro V device.
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August 1, 2011

Wireless Gateways and Nodes

SureCross Performance Wireless I/O gateways and nodes feature a high-power radio frequency (RF) architecture with 1-Watt transmit power in the 900 MHz ISM band.
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August 1, 2011

Flow Meter for Water/Wastewater

FPI Mag (Full Profile Insertion) flow meter offers forward and reverse flow measurement.
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August 1, 2011

Atlanta's New S70 Streetcar

The S70 streetcars are three-section, bi-directional, double-articulated, six axle, low-floor vehicles, constructed of low alloy high-tensile steel and composite materials.
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Product
 | June 5, 2011

Terminal Blocks Offer Isolation

The TermOpto solid-state relay functions as both a terminal block for signal connection, and a relay to separate signals, all in one compact module.
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Product
 | June 1, 2011

Simplified HMI with CANopen

Adding to the vendor’s range of motion control products, the KPD202-501 is a compact, IP65-rated operator panel with a CANopen interface.
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Product
 | June 1, 2011

Inductive Sensor Extends Range

With a sensing range up to 40mm and a small housing, the Q40 inductive proximity sensor has the ability to sense aluminum and steel at the same distance.
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Product
 | June 1, 2011

Safety Input/Output Modules

SafetyBridge I/O modules expand the company’s SafetyBridge system, which can be implemented using any automation network.
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Column
 | June 1, 2011

Will Robots Ever Replace Humans?

It was 1985 when I took my first robot programming class. Wound up taking two. At the time, IBM had a “SCARA” robot that we integrated and the 6-axis robot we used was then known as GMFanuc.
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Product
 | May 11, 2011

Standard/Safety Network Communication

ENX Series AS-Interface Gateways support both Modbus/TCP and Ethernet/IP protocols for seamless communication with standard and safety networks in a single gateway.
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Product
 | May 11, 2011

Simplified Support for Profienergy

An embedded Profinet communication module with integrated Profienergy profile server is designed to provide automation device manufacturers with a fast and easy way to integrate energy control functio
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Product
 | May 11, 2011

Flexible, EtherCat I/O Module

The IP 67-rated EP4374 EtherCat Box is a machine-mountable I/O device that combines two analog inputs and two analog outputs into one device.
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Feature Article
 | April 1, 2011

A Map to the Latest Safety Standards

Safety standards and their terminology continue to multiply and evolve, generating a confusing sea of letters and numerals that few can navigate. This guide should help novices to chart a course.
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