Industrial Networks

Phoenix Contact has now, with the authorization of software version V1.6 of the Profinet Device Single Chip TPS-1, made it possible to communicate redundantly with two controllers (Primary and Backup) using a Profinet device.

Er-Soft presents the CANblue II, a radio that transmits CAN Bus (Controller Area Network) communication wirelessly via Bluetooth. It's a versatile module that can be used in a wide range of applications... It allows a PC or smartphone to connect to a CAN bus via Bluetooth... The CANblue II is a module that converts CAN communication to Bluetooth communication. Its versatility allows it to be used in a wide range of applications thanks to its support for three different operating modes.

Moxa is pleased to announce that its ioThinx 4500 series controllers and I/O have achieved the winning category of the Red Dot Award: Product Design 2019. "The outstanding innovation of the ioThinx 4500 series is based on its simple yet intelligent installation principle that saves a lot of time and effort," stated the jury of the Red Dot Award: Product Design 2019.

Microchip Technology Inc., through its subsidiary Microsemi, announces a cost-effective eight-port PoE (Power over Ethernet) switch that delivers 60W of power per port to all eight ports simultaneously. The PDS-408G PoE switch is ideal for digital ceiling installations, is IEEE 802.3bt compliant, and features a fanless design for silent operation.

Proficloud by Phoenix Contact is an open IoT system for creating a solution tailored to each application. This could be for cloud-based data collection or analysis, or a complete automation concept.

Moxa has introduced new cloud connectivity features with its NPort IA(W)5000A-I/O Series device servers and MGate 5105-MB-EIP Series protocol gateways for IIoT applications. These ready-to-use connectivity solutions can collect various types of field data, such as serial, I/O, Modbus, and Ethernet/IP, and transmit it to public cloud services like Microsoft Azure and Alibaba Cloud, or to private cloud services via generic MQTT.

Elion, as Beijer's representative in Spain, presents the BoX2 industrial communication gateway. The BoX2 solution acts as a gateway between different industrial communication protocols. BoX2 devices facilitate data exchange and securely transfer it to the cloud, enabling remote access and analysis.

Moxa announces the release of the latest update for its industrial network management software, MXview. One of the key features of this software update is that customers can now integrate MXview into IT and OT systems and manage large-scale networks across multiple sites. In addition, MXview offers a user-friendly interface to help customers quickly and easily view network status.

ER-Soft presents the InduPi line of Ethernet switches and media converters for creating or expanding Ethernet network infrastructure. The line includes various media converters for fiber optic and copper cable, with PoE injectors and extractors.

Pepperl+Fuchs presents the LB PROFINET gateway, which connects LB remote I/O systems to the PROFINET world. The LB PROFINET gateway will offer not only conventional PROFINET functionality but also full access to all connected HART devices.

The ModGate Plus allows you to connect Modbus TCP slaves to a Modbus RTU/ASCII network and also to a Modbus TCP network (Ethernet or Wi-Fi). ModGate Plus devices make Modbus operations independent of distance and operating systems, and can be controlled via the internet and VPN connection.

Belden Inc. has expanded its Lumberg Automation IO-Link LioN-Power system to help industrial manufacturers respond to the ever-increasing connectivity needs in the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) through simplified device automation.

Er-Soft presents the applicom® Profibus cards, which allow for the quick and seamless connection of PC-based applications (HMI, SCADA, MES, RDBM) to Profibus DP industrial networks. Thanks to their intelligent technology, the cards are designed to manage and process communication protocols (polling, frames, etc.), resulting in extremely fast, reliable, and efficient performance.

The Brodersen RTU32M is a complete solution for Smart Grid communications. It is a proven solution for four typical applications in this sector:

1) Control and maintenance of pumping and water treatment stations.
2) Substation automation.
3) Monitoring of railway level crossings.
4) Communication gateway between SCADA protocols, including Modbus, DNP3, and IEC60870.

M-Bus or Meter-Bus is a twisted-pair network that serves both for power supply and communication of the reading of consumption meters and meters such as water, electricity, gas and heating...
It is applied in AMR (Automatic Meter Reading) of meters and meters.

ADVA has announced that its FSP 150-GO102Pro series is one of the first technologies to receive MEF 3.0 CE certification. Compliance with the new specification demonstrates that ADVA's Carrier Ethernet (CE) IP and Ethernet service demarcation solution supports the transformation to automated networks and can be used to build 5G-ready architectures.

Omron introduces its new NX Series Safety Network Controller, which supports two safety protocols: CIP Safety™*2 and Safety over EtherCAT®*3 (FSoE). This NX Series Safety Network Controller enables the development of safety systems for large production lines using industrial robots, as well as for manufacturing equipment requiring high-speed control.

Siemens is expanding its portfolio of Simatic Ident communication modules. The first devices in this new series to be launched will be the Simatic RF185C, RF186C, and RF188C. The available options allow for one, two, or four readers to be connected and controlled via Ethernet/Profinet, matching the number of connections to the existing number of readers.

Moxa launches the MGate 5114 series of protocol gateways that support Modbus RTU/ASCII/TCP, IEC 60870-5-101 and IEC 60870-5-104 protocol conversions and help users establish communications between legacy and upgraded systems in power grid applications.

WireXpert is the first cable certifier with full compatibility for X-coded industrial Ethernet cabling. M12 adapters are available for WireXpert 4500 and WireXpert 500. The WireXpert industrial Ethernet cabling testing solution includes two M12 adapter kits. Both channel and permanent link configurations are supported with M12-compatible industrial Ethernet connectors. Standalone kits are available for testing dual-pair (D-coded) and quad-pair (X-coded) industrial Ethernet cabling.