By Cory Thiel, WAGO Product Manager – Interconnect In today’s increasingly automated age, it is somewhat bewildering to realize that hand soldering of electronic componentry remains a viable connection technique. But then again, why not? We have been doing hand soldering by some estimations since 3000 BC in Mesopotamia. Of course, the soldered joints at…
Drilling rig OEM benefits from a PLC with edge computing technology: IIoT case study
By Charlie Norz, Automation Product Manager The networked, intelligent, self-controlling, self-optimizing, and resource-efficient production is the central scenario of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) – the smart factory. Despite the alleged advantages that IIoT appears to offer, questions remain for many companies, such as: Why is it even necessary? What level of their own…
I/O System Field provides dependable, cabinet-free automation
WAGO introduces their new I/O System Field designed to meet the requirements of modern decentralized production facilities providing maximum performance and high-level connectivity. This system is IP67 rated and offers flexibility with two types of housings: Cast zinc housings with encapsulated electronics for harsh environments Non-encapsulated plastic housings with low mass for mobile applications such…
Wireless ETHERNET gateway provides versatile communication
Wireless ETHERNET Gateway (WEG) can be configured to communicate via Bluetooth 4.0 or Wireless LAN; and multiple communication configurations further increase the WAGO WEG’s versatility for your application. The WEG is packaged in IP65 housing and easy to mount directly on equipment, making it ideal for use in harsh industrial environments. It can be configured…
Unmanaged 8 port gigabit switches
In each of these industrial unmanaged 8 port gigabit switches, the RJ-45 ports support 10/100/1000Mbps speeds with auto-negotiation and auto-MDI-/MDX detection. Housed in compact enclosures of 50 mm, these devices reduce the footprint of the control cabinet. They each have an operating voltage of DC 9 to 57 V and two LEDs per port for…
Powerful WAGO Controller now ANSI/ISA hazardous location certified
WAGO’s compact, performance class PLC the PFC200 750-82xx is now ANSI/ISA12.12.01 certified for operation in Class 1, Division 2 hazardous locations. Besides multiple network and fieldbus interfaces, the controller supports all digital, analog and specialty modules found within the 750/753 Series. The PFC200 features: A high speed processor: 600 MHz ARM Cortex A8 Multiple fieldbus…
WAGO Corporation’s 2-channel Analog Output Module
WAGO Corporation’s new, 2-channel Analog Output Module carries Ex [ia] Safety Approvals, expanding the company’s Ex-i portfolio. The Intrinsically Safe 750-586 Module provides a signal current of 4–20 mA, linking WAGO Ethernet Controllers with actuators in hazardous location Zones 0, 1 and 2. ATEX and IECEx certified, the 750-586 galvanically isolates field and system levels…
WAGO LON®-FTT Module for Building Automation
WAGO Corporation’s 753-648 LON ®-FTT Module networks Local Operation Network (LON®) sub-networks to BACnet IP and other building automation fieldbuses. It provides a freely configurable LON® Network interface for tailoring devices to building requirements. Further enhancing networking flexibility, 753-648 is compatible with Modbus TCP Ethernet networks, as well as DALI and SMI protocols. As part…
WAGO JUMPFLEX® Current and Frequency Signal Conditioners
WAGO Corporation supports machine-builders and electric utilities with new JUMPFLEX® Current and Frequency Signal Conditioners. The 6mm DIN-rail mount units convert machine frequencies and electrical currents to analog signals for PLCs and monitoring devices. Frequency Signal Conditioner: The 857-500 JUMPFLEX® Frequency Signal Conditioner converts frequencies from NPN or PNP sensors,NAMUR sensors, dry contact switching or…
In the Black: WAGO 2060 Series
A new, black housing for WAGO Corporation’s 2060 Series SMD Push-Button Terminal Block helps ensure correct LED device wiring. Offered as a 1-pole unit (2- and 3-pole upon request), the black housing provides on-board + and – color-coding when paired with light gray 2060 Series blocks. Beyond clear inputs/outputs, the new block also offers WAGO-exclusive…
Free WAGO Software Streamlines Electrical Planning
WINSTA ® designer assists electricians and architects with large-scale lighting projects by providing detailed electrical planning with WINSTA® components. WINSTA® is a modular wiring connection system that merges design, electrical architecture management and usability, reducing field wiring times by up to 70% via pre-wired assemblies. Based on standard elcoCAD software from Hannappel Software GmbH of…
WAGO AS-Interface Master Module
WAGO Corporation’s 750-655 AS-Interface Master Module links AS-Interface (AS-I) devices to higher-level systems. The 12mm wide, DIN-rail mount 750-655 is a cost- and space-effective alternative to stand-alone AS-I masters. 750-655 utilizes AS-I Spec 3.0 (Rev 2) software and common fieldbus protocols to connect AS-I sub-network devices, e.g., sensors and actuators, with controls. Part of the…