Contemporary Controls

Contemporary Controls designs and manufactures the system building blocks for networking, integrating and controlling automation processes where performance and reliability are important. Because Contemporary Controls understands the challenges of unattended operation in demanding environments, Contemporary Controls’ products provide convenient DIN-rail mounting in control panels, 24VAC/DC power, UL 508 and EMC compliance.

Ethernet for Automation

Plug-and-play unmanaged switches provide a cost-effective method for expanding Ethernet networks.

For troubleshooting, diagnostic switches allow a network sniffer to attach to an unused port on a switch and observe all traffic on the network.

Power over Ethernet (PoE) equipment adds power along with data in Ethernet wiring so devices such as surveillance and card access machines can be powered via standard Ethernet cabling.

Media converters offer the lowest latency because they are pure media converters and not 2-port switches. Conversion from copper to fiber optic cabling is possible without the loss of auto-negotiation features. For long-distance IP communication over single-pair cabling, Contemporary Controls’ new T1L media converter is a reliable solution for bridging traditional Ethernet networks with T1L infrastructure.

While Ethernet switches expand a single Ethernet network, IP routers connect two Internet Protocol (IP) networks together—passing appropriate traffic while blocking all other traffic. Contemporary Controls provides several secure wired and cellular IP routers that simplify integration of new machines into existing plant network.

Virtual private network (VPN) models of the IP routers provide secure access to remote job sites, giving systems integrators the flexibility to maintain systems from an offsite location. Cellular routers with available data plans provide quick and easy commissioning of the devices on the remote jobsite.

Trusted Expertise

Contemporary Controls’ customers are systems integrators, contractors and OEMs seeking simple, reliable networking and control products from a dependable source. Contemporary Controls’ products have been successfully used in robotics, automated guided vehicles (AGVs), packaging, scientific equipment, and more.

With more than 50 years in business, four locations around the world, and a reputation for technical support, Contemporary Controls is committed to making your automation projects successful.