Firmware update adds web server functions, “HCiR” and parallel access to HART devices to Ethernet gateways
Users in process automation have the most to gain from insight through data from sensors and actuators. This is where the advanced physical layer for Ethernet, short Ethernet-APL comes in, the data highway to the field of process plants. Many questions must be answered when deploying Ethernet-APL for the first time. This article discusses topologies for Ethernet-APL that can be realized with currently available infrastructure components.
PROFINET technology continues to see growing interest and acceptance in process automation. To cater to the high level of interest in and demand for an easy-to-understand introduction to digital communication in field automation and the digital transformation, PI (PROFIBUS & PROFINET International) is offering an internationally oriented series of workshops on this topic.
Entry-level model for simpler automation applications based on the JUPITER platform.
PROFIBUS & PROFINET International will help to further develop the joint creation of NAMUR and ZVEI
Second control channel for use in complex aplications
Free virtual Ethernet-APL Technology Workshop offered to users on October 5 and 6
We interviewed Andreas Hennecke, Pepperl+Fuchs Product Marketing Manager and Ambassador for Ethernet-APL about the development and possibilities of Ethernet-APL for the process industry.
Variable labelling in real time for demanding applications
For safe pumping of potentially explosive gas mixtures
Accurate measurement and control of liquids at very low flow rates
Temperature measurement from -40 °C to 2300 °C for use in hazardous environments
Ethernet reaches the field of process plants
Rise of PROFINET devices to more than 40 million devices, 2,6 million more PROFIsafe nodes in 2020
HF read/write head with Ex-m protection for contactless identification in explosion-protected areas
“Size changeover” is not necessarily a term that immediately makes people stop and pay attention in the pharmaceutical industry. However, considering the challenges in pharmaceutical manufacturing, which are characterized by cost and competitive pressure as well as strict regulations, intelligent size changeover means competitive advantages in terms of efficiency, product quality and process reliability.
Ethernet-APL for wide use in process control
Today’s Industrial Ethernet connects any standard ethernet-based protocols. It flexibly integrates devices based on open and vendor-specific (safety) protocols.
As of the 1st of October, Procentec has become a member of the HMS group. HMS Industrial Networks AB has acquired 70% of all shares in the Dutch company Procentec B.V.
For retrofitting of ball and butterfly valves
Communication from the lowest field level to the cloud
Secure and flexible data acquisition
APL critically important for OPC UA field level strategy in Process Automation
Smart control technology for batch or continuous production
Bringing PROFINET and other Ethernet protocols to applications with high demands on availability
Protected OPC UA and MQTT communication for EtherNet/IP and PROFINET
Software packages for different requirements in a wide range of industry sectors
Over 13 million PROFIBUS devices being incorporated into process-engineering plants
Ethernet communication device brings signals from Zone 0 at high data rates to the control system
High ingress protection rating and flexible interface allow field installation
Infrastructure architects are not able to allow for every unforeseen factor. While the list of possible causes is endless, the result is always the same. Network disputation and downtime.
Profinet S2 System Redundancy made available
Siemens soft- and hardware help optimizing processes and saving resources
New range of indicators offer choice of mounting, interfacing, function and cost
With the Industrial Internet of Things and Industry 4.0 rapidly gaining acceptance in wider industry, a digital transformation is now being seen as the only way to keep pace with modern consumer demands.
For improved flexibility and process safety
Signal converter equipped with new Industrial Ethernet interface
By implementing technology from PROFIBUS and PROFINET International in conjunction with a reliable infrastructure, users can create the basis for Industry 4.0 and big data through end-to-end digital communication
Bürkert launched an expanded version of its versatile digital device platform that intelligently communicates with external systems thanks to two new integrated components: the I/O module ME44 and the fieldbus gateway ME43
Thanks to this new facility, Procentec will be able to provide better service to its UK customers on Profibus, Profinet and Industrial Ethernet
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