Industrial Networks

Er-Soft presents the RS232 / RS485 Modbus RTU or ASCII to KNX conversion module, which connects a server with Modbus/RTU or ASCII to EIB/KNX.

Er-Soft presents the Serial MeterBus Converter, connection to the server via RS232 or RS485 with a variable number of devices (from 2 to 48 M-BUS meters), and up to 600 variables.

Recore Systens launches its FlexaGate FG400 gateway for Internet-of-Things (IoT) analytics. This IoT gateway addresses the need for systems that can respond immediately to time-sensitive data and can reduce the massive amount of data produced by the Internet of Things (IoT).

Belden Inc. introduces the latest addition to the Hirschmann OCTOPUS family: the OCTOPUS OS24/34. With its new Power over Ethernet Plus (PoE+) capabilities, system engineers will no longer need to add extra cables to power end devices and can connect them directly to the switch.

RS Components (RS), a trading brand of Electrocomponents plc, offers a range of solutions to help companies move easily and cost-effectively into the world of smart factories and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT).

ER-Soft presents the Anybus X CANopen gateway family, which allows any CANopen device to communicate with other networks or fieldbuses in the industry. The X-gateway CANopen features a CANopen interface with Master functionality that allows up to 126 CANopen slave devices to be connected.

With the Anybus Communicator, you can connect any serial device to any fieldbus or industrial Ethernet network. The gateway performs intelligent conversion between the device's serial protocol and the chosen industrial network.

Panduit introduces a new version of its IntraVUE™ industrial network visualization and analysis software.

ZTE Corporation introduces a new, next-generation IP RAN product. The ZXCTN 9000-2E10 solution is the latest addition to ZTE's IP RAN lineup.

Phoenix Contact presents the PC Worx UA server for accessing all variables of PC Worx programmable controllers via the standardized OPC UA (Unified Architecture) communication protocol. The server is designed for large data volumes: it can transmit data from up to 200 controllers to a visualization or production control system.

Thanks to its low EMC Class B interference emissions and robust mechanical design, the Phoenix Contact Axioline F I/O system meets the stringent requirements for automation in marine engineering. For this reason, the I/O system has received approval from leading marine classification societies.

Phoenix Contact's new RS-485 bus coupler, in combination with the Radioline wireless system's I/O modules, offers a special multiplexing system for processes.

With the new bus coupler and I/O modules from Phoenix Contact, the I/O system can now also be used for IEC 61850. The bus coupler can be configured easily and flexibly via the web interface.

Phoenix Contact presents the PSRmini safety modules. At just 6 mm wide, they offer high safety thanks to their force-guided contacts. For users, these slim modules mean a space reduction of up to 70%.

The new FL MGuard router combines a security router and switch into a single device. It is available in two distinct categories: the RS2005 class offers five unmanaged ports, while the RS4004 class features four unmanaged ports and a DMZ port for protecting multiple networks.

Phoenix Contact has expanded its FL COM SERVER serial device server product line with two special models that offer a wider operating temperature and voltage range. The COM SERVER allows for easy connection of devices with serial ports to Ethernet networks.

With the new digital output module of the Phoenix Contact Axioline F I/O system, coupling relays can be easily connected to I/O stations using pre-assembled cables. PLC series relays can be inserted into the module using the Varioface V8 adapter without tools.

Siemens simplifies the monitoring of industrial networks with its new version of Sinema Server V13 software. This software automatically detects all Profinet and Ethernet devices on a network and allows them to be clearly viewed in a web browser.

Siemens enables remote control applications based on the SINAUT ST7 remote control protocol thanks to the new CP 1243-8 IRC communication processor. This new processor allows Simatic S7-1200 controllers to be connected as remote stations (remote terminal units, or RTUs) to higher-level ST7 stations with minimal effort and reduced cost.

Every decade has its prominent manufacturing trends and highly publicized IT innovations. Just as the Y2K problem did in the late 1990s, several topics are currently generating numerous articles in manufacturing publications. These include the following: