HMS Networks has launched the Raspberry Pi adapter board, providing industrial device manufacturers with a simplified method to test and evaluate the Anybus CompactCom, a ready-made communication interface that connects devices to any industrial network. While previous adapter boards were designed for testing Anybus CompactCom modules with STM32 or NXP (formerly Freescale) microcontroller platforms, this…
HMS Networks acquires Red Lion Controls expanding its presence in North America
HMS Networks has signed a binding agreement to buy Red Lion, a U.S.-based industrial automation solutions provider, for $345 million in cash, on a debt-free basis. Red Lion has a premium brand and a unique product portfolio. This acquisition will reinforce HMS’ presence in North America and boost cross-selling opportunities for both companies through their…
Continued growth for Industrial Ethernet and wireless networks
Every year, HMS Networks analyzes the industrial network market to estimate the distribution of new connected nodes in factory automation. This year’s study shows that the industrial network market is expected to grow by 7% in 2023. Industrial Ethernet still shows the highest growth and now accounts for 68% of all newly installed nodes (66%…
HMS Networks expands the Anybus brand with Anybus Diagnostics
HMS Networks announces the expansion of the Anybus brand with the introduction of Anybus Diagnostics, a new business line focused on helping industrial companies avoid costly unplanned downtime. Industrial automation is becoming increasingly important within manufacturing and other parts of the industry. A critical factor for ensuring the full operation and efficiency of automation systems…
HMS Networks and Canary Labs simplify Industrial IoT
HMS Networks, working in conjunction with Canary Labs, announced seamless integration with the Canary Enterprise Historian. The solution allows the Ewon Flexy router from HMS to log time-stamped process data with the Canary Enterprise Historian, with no programming required. The Flexy gateway pulls data from any supported PLC from ABB, Rockwell, Siemens, Mitsubishi, Omron, Eaton…
Time synchronization in the nanosecond range
IEEE 802.1AS is an adapted version of the IEEE 1588 profile for AVB and TSN systems (audio/video broadcasting and time-sensitive networking). It enables high-precision time synchronization of devices and systems. The 802.1AS protocol software offered by HMS comes as ANSI C code with a modular structure with a clear separation of the media dependent and…
Easy industrial networking
Anybus X-gateways contain several new features, but are fully backwards compatible. The X-gateways come with a USB interface to easily connect the gateway to a PC and configure the network communication through the Windows-based tool, Anybus Configuration Manager. No programming is necessary. The upright design of the housing requires less rack space and enables easier…
Connecting CANopen devices to SIMATIC® S7-1200 PLC
The CM CANopen module from HMS Industrial Networks enables users of the SIMATIC S7-1200 PLC to integrate CANopen devices into their automation systems (using the TIA Portal®). The CM CANopen is an extension module for the SIMATIC S7-1200, enabling the PLC to communicate with devices on a CANopen Network. The product is developed by HMS…