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CIPconnect™ Bridges for Easy Integration
Coming soon, ProSoft Technology’s new CIPconnect™ Bridges for Modbus and Modbus TCP/IP allow users familiar with the CIP-compliant Ethernet/IP protocol to easily integrate devices without requiring familiarity with the Modbus protocol. They provide seamless bridging and routing with no additional programming requirements and minimal configuration
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TURCK announces M16 powerfast wiring system
Quick-connect M16 powerfast for machine power distribution and motor control complies with NFPA 79. |
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ACS Motion Control releases SPiiPlus 3U motion controller
SPiiPlus 3U-HP Series is available in four, six or eight axes versions and has algorithms for gantry control, velocity control and fast move and settle times
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Parker enhances InteractX 3.0 HMI
Version 3.0 adds supervisory HMI functionality, historical trending and seamless integration with standalone HMI. |
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Baumer releases FFAR optical level sensor
FFAR sensor can detect liquids via infrared light and is therefore able to handle various non-conductive liquids. |
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Souriau announces UTS In-Line connector
UTS In-Line connector expands or repairs links with airtight sealing to IP68 or IP69K. |
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STONEL releases the FieldBlock fieldbus wiring enclosure
FieldBlock enclosure houses networking components including AS-Interface, FOUNDATION Fieldbus, Profibus-PA, DeviceNet and Modbus. |
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Phidget enhances 1051 temperature sensor
Enhancements include improvements in reliability and accuracy via on-board filtering, cold junction compensation and optimized calibration methods. Price: $60. |
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Phoenix Contact introduces Ethernet radios for mesh networks
The RAD-80211-XD/HP and RAD-80211XD/HP-BUS provide secure wireless communication over a long-distance, wireless mesh network of up to 40 radios. |
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Banner announces DX99 battery-powered wireless node
Intrinsically safe wireless DX99 collects analog, digital and temperature information in hazardous areas. |
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Advantech introduces 802.11b/g wireless device servers
EKI-1351 (1-port) and EKI-1352 (2-port) 802.11b/g Device Servers allow most any RS-232/422/485 serial device to be remotely monitored, managed, and controlled wirelessly. |
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ASI releases NDB1L ground fault protector
NDB1L is available in 6 to 32Amps with convenient DIN rail mounting and shockproof wire terminations. |
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The Obama Factor
Whether you supported Obama or McCain, it's difficult to deny the unprecedented enthusiasm coming from the U.S., and the rest of the world. There is no question (in my mind) that our country has already begun a long-awaited transformation - a transformation enabled by technology. Welcome to the 21st century!
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| Featured Articles |
Do PLCs Eliminate Need for a DCS?
In the past it was fairly easy to determine whether a PLC or a DCS was right for an application but in recent years this has become more difficult. It is argued that more powerful PLC products coupled with new software tools provide an integrated process control system rivaling a distributed control system (DCS) for process control applications.
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Other Upcoming Events & Training
- Gas Monitors Training Course - Electronic Download
- RFID Training Course - Electronic Download
- Understanding Motion Control Systems - AIT Training Course MCS110
- Basic Electrical Circuits and Controls - AIT Training Course ECM110
- Brazil Automation: November 17-19, 2008
- 2nd Annual RoboDevelopment Conference & Expo: November 18-19, 2008
- RoboDevelopment 2008: November 18-19, 2008
- AeroTest America 2008: November 18-20, 2008
- Rockwell Automation's Automation Fair 2008: November 19-20, 2008
- KIMEX 2008: Korea International Machinery EXPO: November 19-22, 2008
- IEEE-RAS International Conference on Humanoid Robots: December 1-3, 2008
- Hands-On PLC Training Workshop: December 2-4, 2008
- 2nd Annual OMAC Integration Symposium: December 3-4, 2008
- Web Coating & Drying: December 3-4, 2008
- Process Plant and Machinery Middle East: December 7-8, 2008
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