Use the mobile phone network to monitor sensors April 2015, Phoenix Contact Phoenix Contact’s TC mobile remote signalling and remote control system allows users to monitor digital and analog inputs securely and cost effectively via the mobile phone network.
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TCP/IP communications over wireless vs. wired links March 2015, H3iSquared One of the greatest benefits of using TCP/IP networks for automation, monitoring and control functions is the fact that they allow us to join various sites together no matter the physical distance between them.
Rugged cellular router offers broadband wireless connectivity March 2015, Siemens South Africa The Siemens Ruggedcom RX1400 is a multiprotocol intelligent node which combines Ethernet switching, routing and firewall functionality with various WAN connectivity options. The device is IP40 rated, ...
Fluke’s new high-performance thermal imaging cameras March 2015, Comtest Fluke has announced the release of a trio of new Fluke high-definition, industrial-performance digital cameras, the Ti400, Ti300 and Ti200. Equipped with LaserSharp auto focus, while not new technology, ...
Yokogawa’s Smartdac+ GX20W wireless paperless recorder February 2015, Yokogawa South Africa Plants use field devices to measure variables such as temperature, pressure, liquid levels, gas concentration, and vibration. With a field wireless system, communication between field devices and host ...
Rockwell Automation and Cisco develop guide for deploying wireless equipment February 2015, Rockwell Automation Rockwell Automation and Cisco have announced the release of a white paper and design and implementation guide titled: ‘Deploying 802.11 Wireless LAN Technology within a Converged Plantwide Ethernet Architecture’. ...
Siemens expands software for mobile data management in the process industry February 2015, Siemens South Africa Siemens has expanded its Comos Mobile Solutions product family, which was first presented in May 2014. It brings together the web-based solutions of the Comos software for plant engineering projects in ...
Becker Mining introduces new collision avoidance system January 2015 Becker Mining South Africa has launched its latest generation safety device – the Intelligent Collision Avoidance System (ICAS) – which provides situational awareness for operators, to ensure optimum ...
Multi-function wireless adaptor January 2015, Yokogawa South Africa Yokogawa releases adaptor that allows wired field instruments to function as ISA100 wireless devices.
Wireless detection solves rotating lathe turret problem January 2015, Turck Banner Southern Africa US-based Betty Machine specialises in meeting and exceeding customer expectations in the manufacture of precision machined parts, CNC and screw machine products. Attention to detail, accuracy and consistency ...
Rajant Corporation’s kinetic mesh networking solution November 2014 Portable wireless mesh networks utilise multiple radios and frequencies to ensure access to communications in the most challenging environments.
Transmit data up to 4 km with Twin Link November 2014 Recent newcomer to the South African market, Define Instruments, has introduced its flagship wireless product: Twin Link.
Twin Link uses wireless technology to communicate to and control devices over ...
Radio signal connection via Modbus RTU November 2014, Phoenix Contact I/O signals from Phoenix Contact’s Radioline systems can now be connected directly to control units via the Modbus RTU protocol. For this, the radio master wirelessly collects I/O signals from up to 250 ...
RFID systems from ifm electronic November 2014, ifm - South Africa The constant increase of automation in modern production manufacturing plants is increasing the need for identification systems. Their tasks include, for example, the control or release of production ...
Schneider Electric introduces Harmony mobile box November 2014, Schneider Electric South Africa Schneider Electric has introduced the Harmony mobile box, the newest accessory in the Harmony range for control and signalling. Designed to complement the popular wireless and battery-less Harmony XB5R ...
Monitoring sensors via the mobile phone network November 2014, Phoenix Contact Phoenix Contact’s TC mobile remote signalling and remote control system allows users to monitor digital and analogue inputs securely and cost effectively via the mobile phone network.
In addition to ...