More and more industrial equipment is connected to industrial networks. In 2019, the number of new connected nodes is expected to grow by 10%. Industrial Ethernet and Wireless continue to grow fast, but 2019 also marks the first year of fieldbus decline. These are the main findings in the annual study of the industrial network…
A look at trends in industrial networking
Anders Hansson • HMS Industrial Networks Industrial Ethernet is growing faster than before and now accounts for 38% of the market. Ethernet/IP is in first place within industrial Ethernet globally, followed by Profinet. However, classic fieldbuses still dominate the fragmented world of industrial networks, and Profibus is still the most widely used industrial network. Furthermore,…
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…
Compatibility between Anybus and Powerlink
Anybus CompactCom 40-series products allow Ethernet Powerlink connectivity for industrial devices. Powerlink is one of the first networks to be offered in the recently released Anybus CompactCom 40-series. The CompactCom 40-series allows fast and accurate communication between the host device and Powerlink. These products come in three different formats – chip, brick and module –…
Fast and efficient – the new CAN FD PC interfaces from HMS
Under the IXXAT brand, HMS is bringing a new CAN PC interface series for CAN FD to the market, supporting it with an extensive suite of drivers and tools. With the new CAN-IB 500 and the CAN-IB 600, HMS offers two interface cards (passive/active) that support not only CAN but also the new CAN FD…
Gateway simplifies remote management of industrial equipment
The Netbiter EC350 is a communication gateway that makes it easier to monitor and control industrial equipment remotely. Performance and connectivity are enhanced for remote management and configuration of power generators, cooling systems, UPSs, wind turbines or other industrial machinery. It is the first in a new generation of Netbiter gateways. It connects to industrial…