UXBRIDGE, MA — Lenze-AC Tech announces the release of EtherNet/IP as an optional communication protocol for the SMVector Drive. According to Mike Bailey, Product Sales Manager at Lenze-AC Tech, the SMVector AC Drive can seamlessly operate on an EtherNet/IP network with the addition of a simple plug-in communication module. “Other network protocols are also available…
N-TRON Release Managed All-Gigabit Industrial Ethernet Switch
Mobile, AL — N-TRON Corporation, a global leader in Industrial Networking,today announced the newest addition to its family of fully managed Industrial Ethernet switches. Housed in a compact, hardened, extruded aluminum enclosure the all-Gigabit 7506GX2 is designed to provide maximum performance in harsh, high traffic applications such as security and video surveillance. The rugged 7506GX2…
Advantech Releases Energy-Saving Green Gigabit Ethernet Switches
Cincinnati, OH — The Industrial Automation Group of Advantech introduces two energy efficient Unmanaged Gigabit Ethernet switches, the EKI-2725-BE and EKI-2728-BE. These new models feature an energy efficient design, resulting in 10% to 15% power savings as compared to previous models and similar models on the market. These new switches are designed with a variety…
N-TRON Announces Distribution Alliance with Opto 22
Mobile, AL — N-TRON Corporation announces a strategic marketing and sales agreement with California-based Opto 22, a top provider of control, remote monitoring and data acquisition solutions for industrial automation. As part of the agreement, Opto 22 will resell N-TRON’s industrial Ethernet switches and wireless access points to their customers. “Opto 22 is well-known and…
Ethernet Controllers Integrate Security Engines
The ENC624J600 standalone, IEEE 802.3 compliant, 100 Mbps Ethernet interface controllers combine a 10/100Base-TX physical interface (PHY) and a Media Access Controller (MAC) with a hardware cryptographic security engine, and can connect to any PIC‚® microcontroller through an industry-standard Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) or a flexible parallel interface. Additionally, each device has a unique, factory-preprogrammed…
Ethernet Switch Includes Alarm Output
The 852 Series Ethernet switches offer an alarm contact that is enabled through a dipswitch to signal an error condition on the switch. This feature is standard on both managed and unmanaged switches (non-ECO versions). The power input connector on the switch has two dedicated alarm circuit connections that can be wired to any warning…
Advantech Expands Industrial Ethernet Switch Line
Cincinnati, OH — The Industrial Automation Group of Advantech introduces two new wide temperature models of its popular EKI series of Industrial Ethernet switches, the EKI-7629CI and EKI-7656CI. These new models join the growing line of wide operating temperature -40 to 167°C (-40 to 75°C) products, providing unparalleled reliability and performance for any network infrastructure.…
N-TRON Enhances Ethernet Switch Line
Mobile, AL — N-TRON Corp. announces the addition of EtherNet/IP, the Common Industrial Protocol (CIP), and LLDP (Link Layer Discovery Protocol) to its popular line of Fully Managed Industrial Ethernet Switches. EtherNet/IP (Ethernet Industrial Protocol), an open communications protocol managed by the Open Device Vendors Association (ODVA), is designed for use in process control and…
Acromag’s 16-channel BusWorks Module
Acromag has released another BusWorks Ethernet I/O module to simplify the task of interfacing data from virtually any analog sensor to a Modbus TCP/IP control/monitoring system. The new 958EN model has 16 analog input channels and a quick-connect DB25 port to capture isolated and amplified sensor signals directly from a full panel of industry-standard 8B…
Advantech Receives Hazardous Location Certification
Cincinnati, OH — The Industrial Automation Group of Advantech announces that a wide range of their EKI family of Industrial Ethernet Switches and Media Converters have received Underwriters Laboratories (UL) Class 1, Division 2 (groups A, B, C, and D) certification for use in hazardous locations. Installation of electronic devices in environments where flammable liquids,…
Cost Effective Basic Function
The IMPACT67 compact field bus I/O modules feature plug-in terminals, diagnostic options and IP67 protection, and are designed to meet the basic demands of all conventional machine installations. The modules have predefined inputs and outputs, port-related cutoff and single channel diagnostics via LED. The modules are also equipped with field bus group diagnostics to reduce…
Power over Ethernet with 24 Vdc Powered Model
Two PoE switches, the 5-port 24 Vdc powered EKI-2525PA and 6-port wide temperature EKI-2526PI, combine a compact and rugged unmanaged Ethernet switch with Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) technology to connect and power Ethernet devices over a single Ethernet cable. With the EKI-2525PA, there is no need for a separate 48 Vdc power source, since it includes a…
Ethernet Powerlink Helps Scanners Go Where None Have Gone Before
Portability is an important feature in 3D scanning equipment. The MC-XL and MC-SO 3D scanners are built at the Costa Mesa, Calif., headquarters of Capture 3D Inc. Engineered for the aerospace and automotive industries, the larger MC-XL handles parts up to 300 lb, while the smaller MC-SO handles parts weighing 30 lb or less, which…
Phoenix Contact introduces EtherNet/IP Made Easy
MIDDLETOWN, PA — Phoenix Contact introduces EtherNet/IP Made Easy, a freeware tool that makes configuring Phoenix Contact managed switches and I/O for any EtherNet/IP application easy and quick. It can be downloaded at www.phoenixcontact.com/eip With simple, wizard-style execution, EtherNet/IP Made Easy takes the user through all of the key steps of EtherNet/IP network device configuration.…
Industrial Ethernet Switches with Alarm Output
GERMANTOWN, WI — WAGO Corporation’s 852 Series Ethernet switches offer an alarm contact, enabled via dip switch, to signal an error condition on the switch. This feature is standard on both managed and unmanaged switches (non-ECO versions). The power input connector on the switch has two dedicated alarm circuit connections that can be wired to…
Phoenix Contact’s New SFNT Unmanaged Switches
MIDDLETOWN, PA – Phoenix Contact’s new SFNT unmanaged switches operate across a wide temperature range, making them suitable for harsh environments. The switches are the latest addition to the Standard Function Narrow (SFN) line of unmanaged switches. The SFNT switches can operate between -40 and 75 degrees Celsius. They also meet the increased noise immunity,…
Industrial Ethernet Modem from Phoenix Contact
MIDDLETOWN, PA — The new analog V.92 Ethernet modem from Phoenix Contact makes remote servicing and diagnostics of distant network devices as simple as dialing into an Internet connection. Ethernet control systems and operation panels anywhere in the world can be controlled remotely via a modem and a telephone line. The modem establishes a connection…
Advantech Expands Industrial PoE Offering
Cincinnati, OH — The Industrial Automation Group of Advantech introduces two new PoE switches, the 5-port 24 VDC powered EKI-2525PA and 6-port wide temperature EKI-2526PI, which combine a compact and rugged unmanaged Ethernet switch with Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) technology to connect and power Ethernet devices over a single Ethernet cable. PoE, which is relatively new to…
Gigabit Ethernet I/O Cube
The PowerDNA PPCx-1G Gigabit Ethernet I/O Cube is available in two basic models ‚ a 3-I/O layer (5-slot PPC5-1G) or a 6-I/O layer (8-slot PPC8-1G). The GigE Cube offers high speed relative to the standard Cubes but remains compatible with all 30+ UEI I/O board types. The 6-layer model (PPC8-1G Cube) can provide up to…
16-Channel Ethernet Analog I/O
Acromag expands its line of BusWorks‚® Ethernet I/O modules for distributed I/O and SCADA with new 993EN and 994EN models providing a 16-channel 16-bit A/D interface for single-ended analog voltage or current input signals. The space-saving inch-wide units make it very easy to retrofit older control systems for Ethernet Modbus TCP/IP networking and greatly reduce…
Moxa’s W321 Embedded Computer Meets e-Mark Certification
Moxa announces that the W321 wireless embedded computer with WLAN has passed e-Mark certification. Why you need e-Mark certification EC directives and ECE regulations require all automobiles, motorcycles, and related components imported by EU member states to be in conformance with a range of safety standards for drivers and the environment. The e-Mark indicates that…
Over 1 Million Anybus Products Shipped
Halmstad, Sweden — The one millionth Anybus module has rolled off the production line, marking a historic milestone with this significant figure. While it took HMS over ten years to reach this significant milestone, the actual annual shipment volume is more than 200,000 modules and HMS expects to reach the second million mark in significantly…
Moxa’s UC-8400 Series Embedded Computers
Taipei, Taiwan–Moxa has rolled out the new UC-8400 series RISC-based communication embedded computers with built-in PCI-104 bus for flexible expansion. UC-8400 series models —UC-8410 (entry-level version)–already launched in March —UC-8416 (plus 8 Ethernet switch ports) —UC-8418 (plus 2 CAN ports and up to 12+12 DI/DO) Expansion that's up to you The UC-8400 series embedded computers…
N-TRON Releases Power Over Ethernet Splitter
Mobile, AL ‚– N-TRON has enhanced its iPOE family of Industrial hardened Power over Ethernet (PoE) devices by adding a PoE Splitter to the line. This product enables products that would otherwise require a dedicated power drop to be deployed with only a Cat5 cable. A PoE sourcing device such as N-TRON‚’s 100-POE-4 Midspan or…
N-TRON® Industrial Products Certified by ABB
Mobile, AL — N-TRON Corporation announces that its 708FX2 and 108TX Industrial Ethernet switches have been certified as Industrial IT Enabled by ABB — a global leader in utility and automation technologies. ABB’s Industrial IT certification program ensures interoperability between software and hardware products and systems from ABB and third parties suppliers. Each Industrial IT…