Video: Intro to PROFINET, part II

PROFINET supports virtually all automation functions in manufacturing, including discrete control, process control, motion control, peer-to-peer integration, vertical IT integration with Enterprise systems and much more.

Jun 1st, 2011
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Pepperl+Fuchs Reveals Newly Integrated DeviceMaster Products
DeviceMaster gateways link the world of serial communication to Internet of Things.
Sep 17th, 2020
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Starter Kits Provide Inexpensive Entry into Balluff IO-Link
Measurement, sensing, and traceability versions available at promotional pricing.
Sep 17th, 2020
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PI North America Announces Website Expansion to the Spanish Language
PI North America, the non-profit member-supported organization for PROFIBUS and PROFINET technologies in North America, announces an expansion of its website to the Spanish language.
Sep 14th, 2020
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Wago’s New Managed Switches Provide Leading-Edge Network Security
Managed switches from Wago provide point-to-point network security that protects against numerous threats.
Sep 10th, 2020
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T1 Industrial Connector for Industrial Single Pair Ethernet
Harting's T1 industrial connector mating face is standardized according to IEC 63171-6 (formerly IEC 61076-3-125) and meets IEEE 802.3 requirements for Single Pair Ethernet, and also works across common industrial protocols.
Sep 8th, 2020
Thomas Rettig states “As the inventor of EtherCAT, Beckhoff is pleased with the overwhelming response despite the fact that the openness of EtherCAT generates more competition. On the other hand, Beckhoff customers benefit from the greatest diversity of devices on the market.”
Beckhoff Technology Sets Vendor ID Record
The EtherCAT Technology Group issued its 3,000th EtherCAT vendor ID in July 2020. Beckhoff introduced the EtherCAT real-time Ethernet system to the market in 2003 and disclosed its details within the ETG the same year.
Sep 1st, 2020
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EIGR-C3 Gigabit Cellular Router Now Available
The EIGR-C3 Gigabit Cellular Router from Contemporary Controls is a high-speed router that links cellular to 10/100/1000 Mbps Internet Protocol (IPv4) networks.
Aug 4th, 2020
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IIoT-Enabled Network Blocks for Digital Industrial Transformation
Carlo Gavazzi's Y Series feature an embedded web interface and OPC UA for full remote access and control of the IO-Link master and connected devices.
Aug 4th, 2020
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Wago’s New I/O System Field Provides Dependable, Cabinet-Free Automation
Wago's I/O System Field is equipped with innovative load management. Current and voltage levels can be recorded and evaluated, and overload limits and alarms can be set for each channel providing system reliability.
Jul 30th, 2020
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Antaira’s 12-Port 10G Unmanaged Industrial Ethernet Switches
Antaira Technologies's 10-Gb unmanaged Ethernet switches are industrial-grade and are designed for various markets’ edge-level networking applications in manufacturing automation, power/utility, water wastewater, and oil/gas/mining.
Jul 29th, 2020
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New Intesis Gateway Makes Communication Between Profinet and BACnet Easy
A new IntesisTM protocol translator for communication between PROFINET PLCs on factory floors and Building Management Systems with BACnet IP/MSTP.
Jul 24th, 2020
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Computer for Machine Vision Applications
The Matrox Supersight Uno offers maximal I/O capabilities plus direct interfacing with GigE Vision and USB3 Vision cameras.
Jul 21st, 2020
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Advantech Launches UNO-220 Raspberry Pi-Ready Industrial Gateway Kit for IoT Application Development
Advantech, a leading provider of embedded platform system, is pleased to announce its new UNO-220 Raspberry Pi-ready industrial-grade gateway kit.
Jul 2nd, 2020
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New Cable Entry Plates from Icotek
Icotek is expanding its range of cable entry plates with the articles KEL-DP 25 version A and KEL-DP 32 version A and B.
Jul 2nd, 2020
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New Intesis Gateway Makes Communication Between Profinet and BACnet Easy
HMS Networks announces a new Intesis protocol translator for communication between Profinet PLCs on factory floors and Building Management Systems with BACnet IP/MSTP.
Jun 30th, 2020
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Building Automation Systems (BAS) connections with Modbus RTU
The Modbus Gateway MR-GW from Metz Connect is a cost-effective communication option of Modbus TCP clients with one or more Modbus RTU slaves, and features intuitive and software-independent TCP configuration via web interface.
Jun 30th, 2020
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CAN-FD Multi-channel Ixxat PC-interface for Automotive Test Systems and Industrial Applications
HMS Networks now extends its Ixxat PC-interface portfolio with the multi-channel interface CAN-IB 640/PCIe that offers four channels each for CAN-FD/CAN and LIN connectivity.
Jun 29th, 2020
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Cellular Internet Connectivity for Remote Assets With the Robust Anybus Wireless Bolt IoT
HMS Networks announces the release of Anybus Wireless Bolt Internet of Things which enables reliable cellular-based internet connectivity for assets in the field, using the new LTE-based networks NB-IoT and CAT-M1.
Jun 17th, 2020
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AutomationDirect Adds VNTC Tray Cable
VNTC Tray Cable from AutomationDirect is rated for use in Class I, II, and III, Division 2 hazardous location, allowing it for use in temperatures up to 75°C in wet locations and 90°C in dry locations.
Jun 17th, 2020
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Cat5e Industrial Ethernet Cable from AutomationDirect
Quabbin DataMax Extreme Industrial Ethernet cable jackets were developed to survive the many industrial hazards that commercial jackets will not.
Jun 17th, 2020
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KEB America Introduces EtherNet/IP for S6 and F6 Drives
EtherNetIP is now available for the S6 and F6 variable-frequency drives from KEB America.
Jun 16th, 2020
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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.
May 22nd, 2020
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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.
May 12th, 2020
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Press-Fit Contacts For Elbow and Straight PCB Sockets
Lemo’s new harpoon earthing pins enable pre- installing easily various receptacles/socket.
May 12th, 2020
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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.
May 12th, 2020
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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.
May 1st, 2020
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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.
Apr 30th, 2020
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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.
Apr 30th, 2020
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Water-Resistant PoE Bridge
The Swift Sensors PoE Standard Bridge 1011 is built to withstand washdown procedures and exposure to chemicals.
Apr 30th, 2020
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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.
Apr 24th, 2020
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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.
Apr 23rd, 2020
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?
Apr 11th, 2020