Category: Communications & Networks

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...

Wireless systems such as ZigBee provide wireless personal area networking (WPAN) including digital radio connections between computers and related devices. This type of network eliminates the use of physical data buses such as...

Motion29 has introduced the Bircher Reglomat wireless RF Gate signal transmission system. Available in one and two channel variants, it provides direction related output for safety edges on sliding, swing and folding gates. The...

Banner Engineering has introduced a new line of SureCross Performance wireless I/O gateways and nodes featuring high-power radio frequency (RF) architecture with 1-Watt transmit power in the 900 MHz ISM band. This provides an...

Manufacturing is being automated as a way to both compete against imports from ‘low cost’ economies and to ensure consistent output quality. John Browett of the CLPA looks at how the upgrade of systems using open...

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...