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Photoelectric Laser Sensors Include Integrated IO-Link Communications
Offer superior background suppression based on Time of Flight (ToF) sensing principle
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AC Line Reactors and Output Filters for Variable Frequency Drives
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Harting Americas Launches Single Pair Ethernet Technology
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Expanded Communications and Analog I/O Capabilities for the BRX PLC
Products
Cellular-Based Process Transmitter
Products
Servo Amplifier with Multi-Network Interface
The Melservo MR-J4 amplifier series from Mitsubishi incorporates a multi-network interface called “Servo Open Network” that works with CC-Link IE Field, Profinet, EtherCat and Ethernet/IP.
Products
Industrial Network Device
The R-IN32M4-CL3 IC for industrial Ethernet (IE) communication from Renesas Electronics satisfies the specifications of less than one µs synchronization accuracy between applications.
Networks
Cellular Routers and Gateways
Perle Systems’ IRG5000 LTE routers and gateways enables users to leverage the reliability and flexibility of cellular networking to minimize downtime, reduce service calls, and bring branch office and temporary locations on line quickly.
Products
1U Rackmount Network Appliance Platform
Axiomtek’s NA363R comes with six 10/100/1000 Mbps LAN ports using Intel i210 Ethernet controller and one expandable LAN module slot for a maximum of fourteen LAN ports.
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Metz Connect’s Robust Ultraflex500 Patch Cord
Metz Connect’s new RJ45 Ultraflex500 Cat.6 patch cord is the optimum solution when there is a lack of space in small areas such as VoIP terminals, cameras, W-LAN hotspots, and other tight installation situations.
Communication
Remote I/O Connects Legacy Devices for IoT
Opto 22 releases groov RIO, a software configurable, distributed I/O device capable of more than 52,000 field I/O combinations for transmitting data from installed devices to Ethernet networks, apps, or the cloud.
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AutomationDirect adds STRIDE Field I/O for Modbus TCP-capable systems
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KEB America Introduces the new IP69K HMI—A Moisture and Water-Resistant Stainless-Steel Panel
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Opto 22 announces groov RIO—I/O for the IIoT
Intelligent, Ethernet-based I/O unit combines multi-signal, multifunction sensing with PoE-powered edge data processing for instant IIoT connection to real-world signals.
Products
Servo Amplifier with Multi-Network Interface
The MR-J4 servo amplifier series from Mitsubishi Electric incorporates a multi-network interface called 'Servo Open Network.'
Software
Software for Secure Remote Connectivity
Wago pilots Tosibox’s soon-to-be-released software for secure VPN connectivity to transfer data from its controllers to the cloud.
Control
B&R Highlights Progress with Time-Sensitive Networking
Leveraging the widely accepted OPC UA standard, automation supplier adoption of Time-Sensitive Networking continues to advance, as can be seen in multiple recent announcements from B&R Industrial Automation.
Networking & Connectivity
Prolong Your AGV Battery Life by Using Innovative Wireless RF Technology
Cables, Wiring & Connectors
AutomationDirect adds VFD/Servo Cable with Signal Pair
AutomationDirect is a distributor offering thousands of industrial automation products for electrical control systems, including PLCs, operator interfaces, AC drives, motors, stepper systems, sensors, motor controls, enclosures and more.
Networks
What’s Next for Next-Gen Automation? Cloud Technologies
How Hilscher’s embedded chip solutions and edge devices are changing the game in terms of how data is collected, managed, and shared with other devices for improved operations and insights.
Products
COM Express Type 10 Carrier Hosts Four mPCIe I/O Modules
Acromag’s ACEX4041 interfaces four I/O module slots to an Intel Atom COM Express, CPU module on a Mini-ITX format for a variety of data acquisition and control applications.
Networks
Honeywell and Cisco Extend Industrial Wireless Capabilities
In an announcement about its development of a OneWireless IoT module for Cisco’s industrial access points, Honeywell says the technology will provide both ISA100 Wireless and WirelessHART capabilities.
IIoT
Advantech Spotlights Data and Device Management
As more manufacturers begin digitally transforming their operations, Advantech showcases products designed to address edge data handling and IoT device management.
Control
Connecting PLCs for High-Speed Packaging Quality
Stone Technologies creates an effective automated defect rejection process requiring deterministic communication between controllers on separate parts of a high-speed packaging line.
Networks
The Machine Economy is Upon Us
The IOTA Foundation has been working on an IoT communication protocol that will enable machines to autonomously conduct transactions in a fee-free, secure, and trustworthy exchange.
Networks
DIN Wireless Gateway Supports Network Connectivity of Wireless and Wired Sensors
SignalFire’s DIN Gateway V2 is a 900 MHz wireless gateway with an integrated I/O capability for easy network connectivity of wireless and wired sensors, integrated Ethernet and built-in automation.
Networks
Virtual Appliance Provides Entry Point for Small Deployments
The VersaVirtual appliance from Rockwell Automation provides all the computing, networking and storage capabilities needed to deploy and maintain up to 15 virtual machines in one ready-to-use appliance.
