Category: Communications & Networks

Honeywell has introduced the OneWireless Video Solution to its industrial wireless portfolio, which allows plants to enhance their perimeter security and employee safety by deploying industrial video cameras over the OneWireless...

The recently introduced WNM Wireless Network Module from Moore Industries is said to be an accurate and reliable solution for sending process signals between remote field sites. The WNM provides a low-cost wireless...

A wireless transmission system designed to make it easier to install weighbridges at existing sites has been introduced by Weightron Bilanciai. In some applications site logistics may dictate that the weight indicator be mounted...

Emerson Process Management has introduced the Rosemount 708 Wireless Acoustic Transmitter, as part of its “Smart Energy Initiative”. This initiative aims to help lower energy costs and reduce emissions. By combining...

Operating as an all-round safety network, the Draeger X-zone 5000 uses wireless technology to automatically connect multiple monitors for reliable, continuous detection of toxic, combustible and explosive gases. Ensuring that...

Workflow software was once considered a beneficial optional extra, but now, according to Paul Alcock, pre-sales technical consultant at Wonderware UK, a business unit of SolutionsPT, it is a crucial tool for decision making in...

National Instruments has extend the communication and measurement capabilities of the NI wireless sensor network (WSN) platform. The NI 9792 programmable WSN gateway can communicate with NI WSN measurement nodes and other...

The access points and clients in the Hirschmann BAT54-Rail and BAT300-Rail series have both ATEX IEC/EN 60079 Zone II and ISA 12.12.01 Class 1 Div 2 certifications. Equipped with suitable protective cases, they can be used in...

New modules and UMTS routers extend the range of solutions offered by Siemens Industry Automation & Drive Technologies in the field of remote access. The TIM 3V-IE DNP3 and TIM 4R-IE DNP3 enable controllers of the Simatic...

Yokogawa Electric Corporation has released new modules for the STARDOM network-based control system. These include those with the high speed and reliability required for small- to medium-size turbomachinery and an upgraded CPU...

The latest barcode reader from Leuze electronic’s advanced BCL500 family includes integrated ProfiNET. Fully configurable over a Profi network, it enables faster setup and the ability to hot-swap a damaged reader with a...

Agilent Technologies has introduced the E5072A vector network analyser. Available as either a two-port 30-kHz to 4.5-GHz or 8.5-GHz instrument, it offers improved performance over current RF network analysers, enhanced...

The BOA IDR auto identification camera available from Stemmer Imaging is a fully integrated smart camera with ID software that allows comprehensive checking of product markings. By combining 1D barcode, 2D matrix and character...

Monitran has added Modbus to its g-mac accelerometer signal conditioning module, enabling it to be networked and communicate vibration levels to networked devices and therefore play a crucial role in machine protection and...

The ability to speed the process of connecting plant-wide data sources from industrial equipment using the Modbus protocol is now much simpler utilising platforms such as Sierra Wireless’s AirVantage. Futhermore, Smart...