The Open Controller OC-8 series of embedded controllers provides easier and more powerful network enablement. It simplifies the connection of machines, devices and systems in a network for real time communication and interaction. It shortens time-to-market in the development of new products. Existing products benefit by adding secure network capabilities. The pin and function compatible modules are used in a wide variety of applications. A complete tool chain, source code and examples accelerate the implementation. Open Controller herewith meets the need for faster development, reuse of...

Galixsys Networks' Andromeda is a complete software solution to enable automated communication between networked devices. Built on top of the existing World Wide Web infrastructure, Andromeda offers a service capability for a range of device classes, from deeply embedded systems to devices running a high level operating system. With minimal hardware, traditionally non-networked devices can be networked without increasing apparent complexity to the user. Typical applications include, but not limited to, the following:
Automatic storage and retrieval of captured or generated data from...

Omron has solved a tough data gathering issue in industrial automation with its WT30 wireless serial communications system. The company says it eliminates barriers to communicating with moving equipment, retrofitting networking on running devices and evading obstacles where wiring is impractical. It consists of one master and multiple slave I/O stations with expansion capability for up to 64 slaves (more than 1,000 I/O). The wireless serial master collects on/off data and provides an RS-232C (CompoWay/F) interface to a personal computer or PLC. The communication distance between a WT30 master...

N-TRON’s new 702-W industrial wireless Ethernet radio offers high throughput, and IEEE 802.11n support allows it to utilize three antennas and “Multiple In, Multiple Out” technology. It supports 802.11a/b/g compatibility for existing wireless networks and has a –40ºC to 70ºC operating temperature range. Power over Ethernet (PoE) technology enables it to receive power through the Cat5e cable from a PoE sourcing device. Web browser management and LED displays, including four user-definable LEDs, assure simple configuring, maintenance and network status...

ProSoft Technology has released the Message Manager (ILX56-MM) module, a multi-system data transfer engine that resides in a single slot of a Rockwell Automation ControlLogix chassis. The message manager acts as an aggregator of data transfers between multiple PLCs, all from one location. Traditional PLC-to-PLC data transfers can require PLC programming in several locations and often with multiple programming packages.

The message manager pulls all your data transfer code into one location and requires no special software to support or maintain. For configuration, the module uses a built-in...

N-TRON has 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 features four auto-sensing 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet ports and 2 SFP expansion ports for optional Multimode fiber, Singlemode fiber or 1000BaseT copper connections.

Product Highlights:
• Four 10/100/1000BaseT(X) RJ-45 Ports with Auto Sensing 10/100/1000BaseT(X)...

Kepware Technologies has announced that it has been selected as a supplier to Moxa to deliver Kepware’s IT and Infrastructure Suite for use with the full line of Moxa Managed and Unmanaged Ethernet products.

Industrial SNMP is a leading industrial network monitoring and management solution for automation, delivered to the market through a variety of OEM, channel and end-user sales. This partnership with Moxa will accomplish three objectives:

• give Moxa the premier industrial SNMP solution for sale with their products;
• qualify MOXA products with Kepware’s...

ProSoft Technology has released the new Modbus TCP/IP to PROFIBUS SE Gateway (5204SE-MNET-PDPMV1), designed with special features to support and easily integrate with Schneider Electric Modicon M340 processors. The gateway offers the new Application Communication Logic (ACL) feature built into the latest ProSoft Configuration Builder (PCB) software. The ACL feature automatically generates Derived Function Blocks (DFBs) specific to the user’s application containing all logic required by the processor to manage cyclic and acyclic communication. The user can then import the files into the...

 Beckhoff Automation has released the new EL6688 EtherCAT Terminal, designed to permit extremely precise cross-factory and cross-site synchronization according to the IEEE 1588 standard. Using the EL6688, different machines, system components or production lines can be accurately synchronized with each other or with an external grandmaster clock via GPS or DCF77 receivers. With the distributed clocks, all devices in an EtherCAT system can be synchronized with a tolerance of less than 100 ns.
Beckhoff Automation LLC
www.beckhoffautomation.com

Phihong, a provider of Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) solutions, has developed a Power-over-Ethernet switch that extends PoE and Ethernet up to 200 metres and can power four IP cameras from a single Cat5 cable. Designated the POE60S-4AF, the 10/100basteT switch extends the capability of Ethernet and PoE from a current limit 100-metre reach to double the distance, and with the power to run four security cameras from a single Cat5 cable. The PoE switch can operate under temperatures from zero to 55 degrees C.
Phihong
www.phihong.com