Resources: Wireless Sensor Networks

The following links have information on industrial wireless communication applications and technologies.

Nov 2nd, 2012

ABB Fieldkey Wireless Adapters
http://bit.ly/VvHccm

Cooper Bussman on the mix of wireless and cellular technologies
http://bit.ly/wifi-cell

Emerson Process Management Wireless Applications
http://bit.ly/Rq9a3e

Honeywell, ISA100.11a and The Wireless Plant
http://bit.ly/UsWAF4

WirelessHART Communication in Process Industries
http://bit.ly/TCJoaV

Wireless Industrial Networking Alliance
http://linkd.in/VkaJQC

Anybus Compact Com I Io T

Anybus CompactCom Enables Secure Industrial Internet of Things Communication for Devices

HMS Networks is announcing the availability of Anybus Com-pactCom IIoT Secure products for both EtherNet/IP and Profinet, including a new complete security platform for IIoT communication over OPC UA and MQTT.

Artila Reveals New Wide Temperature Wireless Gateway Matrix-702

Artila releases the the Matrix-702, a wireless Internet of Things gateway for wired or wireless data transmission.

Image Mepax Harpoon Pins

Press-Fit Contacts For Elbow and Straight PCB Sockets

Lemo’s new harpoon earthing pins enable pre- installing easily various receptacles/socket.

Stridelinx Extension 5x7

AutomationDirect Announces More StrideLinx Secure Remote Access VPN Router Options

AutomationDirect's StrideLinx virtual-private network routers has expanded to provide more connection options wired (gigabit), WiFi, and 4G cellular.

Ethernet/IP Enhanced To Further Address Industry 4.0 And IIoT

ODVA has enhanced EtherNet/IP with improved network diagnostics, new methods to optimize bandwidth, and resource requirements for devices, and the addition of IIoT building block infrastructure.

Wall-Mount Enclosures for Industry 4.0

The AX and KX enclosures from Rittal feature a simpler and faster assembly and component installation, greater flexibility and enhanced safety.

I/O for the IIoT

groov RIO from Opto 22 is an intelligent, Ethernet-based input/output unit that combines multi-signal, multifunction sensing with PoE-powered edge data processing for instant IIoT connection to real-world signals.

2004np Swiftsensors

Water-Resistant PoE Bridge

The Swift Sensors PoE Standard Bridge 1011 is built to withstand washdown procedures and exposure to chemicals.

1.5/3 GHz RF Signal Generators

The Aim-TTi TGR2051/2053 RF signal sources from Saelig provide high performance with touch-screen operation for improved functionality to support research and development, test, and service applications.

Mission Computing Systems for Rugged, Space-constrained Applications

Based on modular building blocks, Elma’s ComSys-536x family of Cisco-based mission computing systems offer performance and expansion configurations that meet specific computing-at-the-edge requirements.

Michael Bowne, executive director, PI North America

The Big Picture Network

What does digital transformation mean for industrial networks? How can a future-proof networking strategy help companies go digital? What are the trends in automation networks that are shaping digitalization?

Sunlight Readable 1219[1] Copy

Pro-face Releases Releases New SP5000X eXtreme HMI Series

Carlo Gavazzi Ld30 Time Of Flight Photoelectric Sensors

Photoelectric Laser Sensors Include Integrated IO-Link Communications

Offer superior background suppression based on Time of Flight (ToF) sensing principle

Reactor Replacement Output Filter 5x7

AC Line Reactors and Output Filters for Variable Frequency Drives

AutomationDirect has added new line reactor models and voltage time filter series output filters that protect AC motors and variable frequency drives from electrical disturbances.

IEC 63171-6 specifies the Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) interface 'Industrial Style' as proposed by the Harting Technology Group and is the future standard interface for industrial SPE applications.

Harting Americas Launches Single Pair Ethernet Technology

Harting Americas announced their North American launch of their Single Pair Ethernet technologies.

Brx Family Features 800

Expanded Communications and Analog I/O Capabilities for the BRX PLC

2003np Signalfire1

Cellular-Based Process Transmitter

The Ranger cellular-based transmitter from SignalFire meets the need for monitoring isolated measurements or “lone rangers” where it is cost-prohibitive or complicated to simply get a reading from a sensor.

2003np Mitsubishi

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.

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.

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.

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2003np Axiomtek2

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.

Metz Connect Rj45

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.

Rio 3d Master V2a P5 All Wires Detached 2k

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.

Stride Field Io 5x7

AutomationDirect adds STRIDE Field I/O for Modbus TCP-capable systems

Keb Stainless Steel Hmi Ip69 K 01

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.

2001np Mitsubishi

Servo Amplifier with Multi-Network Interface

The MR-J4 servo amplifier series from Mitsubishi Electric incorporates a multi-network interface called 'Servo Open Network.'

How Tosibox Lock For Container Works Hi Res

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.

B&R Industrial Automation's X20 controllers support OPC UA over TSN. Source: B&R Industrial Automation

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.

Prolong Your AGV Battery Life by Using Innovative Wireless RF Technology

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.

Phil Marshall, CEO, Hilscher North America

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.