Beckhoff Automation supplies an extensive range of fieldbus components for all common I/Os and bus systems. With bus terminals available with IP20 protection, and Fieldbus modules available with IP67 protection, these fieldbus solutions cover most signal types and fieldbus applications. The range of fieldbus components can be viewed by visiting Beckhoff Automation on Stand C507.
EtherCAT interoperability removes industrial networking barriers
Fieldbus & Industrial Networking
Selecting the right communication technology is one of the most important decisions engineers make, and interoperability helps with that decision. Key development tools and standards ensure interoperability among many EtherCAT devices and manufacturers.
Read more...Condition monitoring to go Turck Banner Southern Africa
Fieldbus & Industrial Networking
Anyone who wants to efficiently monitor the climate in control cabinets will find a comprehensive range of control cabinet monitors for the DIN rail in Turck Banner’s cabinet condition monitoring family.
Read more...When to upgrade your systems and processes
Fieldbus & Industrial Networking
In the manufacturing and mining environments, where downtime is not an option, how does one determine the optimal time to upgrade your systems and processes, with the minimum amount of downtime to ensure that you maintain your productivity targets?
Read more...EtherCAT measurement terminals for vehicle development at Mercedes-Benz Beckhoff Automation
System Integration & Control Systems Design
At the Mercedes Technology Centre plant in Sindelfingen, Germany, car axles are examined with the highest precision on four test benches, in parallel with road tests and simulations. All data is acquired using PC-based control from Beckhoff.
Read more...Integrating networks in CNC machinery RJ Connect
Fieldbus & Industrial Networking
A leading global manufacturer of industrial machinery wanted to aggregate multiple applications into its CNC machines. Due to the use of different proprietary networks, integrating the networks and maintaining the components required substantial effort.
Read more...Control technology for energy-efficient biogas power plants Beckhoff Automation
Editor's Choice
Reverion’s goal is to help solve two of the biggest problems facing humanity by creating a truly sustainable energy system and removing gigatons of CO2 from the atmosphere. The new generation of biogas power plants makes it possible to maximise the potential of biogas, and also benefit from surplus solar and wind energy that would otherwise remain unused.
Read more...KROHNE reaches important milestone in Ethernet-APL technology KROHNE
Fieldbus & Industrial Networking
In December 2023, KROHNE made Ethernet-APL demo devices available to selected customers. This step marks an important milestone in the company’s own Ethernet APL development project for various sensor types. Ethernet-APL technology is a revolution in the process industry.
Read more...Standardising information in process automation applications
Fieldbus & Industrial Networking
The co-owners of the Process Automation Device Information Model have released the PA-DIM Version 1.1 specification. This release, a testament to collective efforts, includes expanded device-type support for process analysers, and an enhanced basic hierarchy structure with new extensions, benefiting the industrial user and vendor manufacturing community.
Read more...Enabling multiple applications on a unified TSN network RJ Connect
Fieldbus & Industrial Networking
A leading global manufacturer of industrial machinery wanted to aggregate multiple applications into its CNC machines. Due to the use of different proprietary networks, integrating the networks and maintaining the components required substantial effort.
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