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Industrial Communications Products, News, Articles, Events & Resources

Welcome to the Automation.com portal for Industrial Communications where controls and automation engineers can find ideas and resources to apply communications technology to create reliable automation systems. Technologies covered on this portal include wired and wireless switches, routers, data communications standards, modems, communications software, network management, IP video and VoIP. Keep up to date on the communications options available to build and connect automation systems.


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Articles

Major Automation & Control Trends in 2012  - 01/16/12
Automation.com, January 2012
By Bill Lydon, Editor
Here are my thoughts on major automation and control trends in 2012. These opinions are based on a wide range of inputs from users, suppliers and industry consultants, and from attending numerous industry forums, conferences and trade shows every year.
Highlights from PI NA General Assembly Meeting 2011  - 01/09/12
Automation.com, January 2012
By Bill Lydon, Editor
The 17th Annual PI North America General Assembly Meeting was held October 4-6, 2011 in Phoenix, AZ and included vendors and users who provided updates on PROFIBUS and PROFINET technologies. Topics included PROFINET survey, GE IP, Chrysler-Fiat, Wireless and PROFIenergy.
Industrial Security Trends & Best Practices  - 02/04/12
Automation.com, February 2012
By Paul Didier, Cisco
In production environments, typically the order of priority is Availability, Integrity and then Confidentiality. This is opposite of the priority in IT, where it's Confidentiality, Integrity and last is Availability. That makes a big difference in the way security is approached.
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White Papers

EtherNet/IP: When to go Wireless  - 01/12/12
Automation.com, January 2012
By Justin Shade and Bob Licata, Phoenix Contact
Because wireless networks have inherent latency and bandwidth limitations that wired networks don’t have, there are several considerations to make when designing a wireless EtherNet/IP network.
Assessing PROFIenergy's potential  - 01/09/12
By PROFIBUS Nutzerorganisation e. V. (PNO)
PROFIenergy is a Profile of the real-time Industrial Ethernet protocol PROFINET, developed in response to calls from the AIDA group of automotive manufacturing companies for an open, standardized method of controlling energy consumption in automation systems. This white paper will quantify the energy saving possibilities of PROFIenergy and assess its deployment opportunities.
Real Time Control Over the Web  - 11/17/11
Automation.com, November 2011
By Steve Jahnke, Galixsys Networks
Devices make use of the Web to send and receive data, usually from a cloud service or backend server. Most of the inherent latency and processing problems of the web can be removed if XML document passing is not used as the means to transmit generic commands.
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Application Stories

Eaton monitors its UPSes remotely using Netbiter  - 01/26/12
Through the HMS Netbiter Argos web interface, Eaton and its customers have web-based access to all UPS parameters.
Integrated Architecture streamlines cable manufacturing in Spain  - 02/04/12
An unnamed manufacturer of cable and conductors in Spain used Rockwell Automation’s Integrated Architecture, including CompactLogix PLCs connected to PanelView Plus operator terminals via EtherNet/IP.
Cheesemaker Uses PACs to cut the cheese  - 02/04/12
Barbers Farmhouse Cheesemakers in the UK uses Rockwell Automation’s ControlLogix PAC and 3D laser scanners to control an Arcall C52 cheese cutter. Another PAC controls a suite of conveyors driven by servo motors. All communications are via EtherNet/IP.
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Resources & Literature

Data Translation publishes Data Acquisition Product Guide  - 01/24/12
The 9-page Product Guide offers a comprehensive summary of all USB and Ethernet (LXI) data acquisition hardware and software solutions offered by the company.
Industrial Ethernet, 2nd Edition - $69.00
This best-seller is a convenient installation, troubleshooting, and reference tool on one of the hottest topics in automation and process control. It will help you understand Ethernet and TCP/IP terminology and provide important information about industrial protocols and standards.
Advantech product selection guides, solution or product catalogs, case studies
Advantech offers a number of solution guides, product selection guides, catalogs and case studies - many are available in PDF format. The eAutomation Solutions Catalog introduces a full range of products, focusing on the following vertical sectors: Machine Automation, Power & Energy, Building Automation, Environment Monitoring Systems, Intelligent Transportation Systems, and Facility Management Systems.
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Training News

InduSoft Security Webinar Help Users Protect SCADA Systems  - 01/12/12
This webinar on January 25, 2012 will show how to use tools in InduSoft Web Studio software to protect critical processes from security threats.
CANBus Communication
By National Instruments
15-minute on-line slide presentation covers the basics of the ISO 11898 Controller Area Network protocol.
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Training & Seminars

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January 31, 2012
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Featured Products

Get your control system on your mobile devices, and view real-time data for your entire enterprise. Get your control system on your mobile devices, and view real-time data for your entire enterprise.
Industrial Managed Ethernet Switches; DIN-Rail & side mount; prices starting at $445; two-year warranty. Industrial Managed Ethernet Switches; DIN-Rail & side mount; prices starting at $445; two-year warranty.
Mobile meets automation: Monitor and control Opto 22 I/O & variables from your iOS/Android device. See it now. Mobile meets automation: Monitor and control Opto 22 I/O & variables from your iOS/Android device. See it now.
Report on real-time OPC-DA and historical HDA/ODBC data. Built-in analytics. Generate on demand or event. Distribute anywhere. Report on real-time OPC-DA and historical HDA/ODBC data. Built-in analytics. Generate on demand or event. Distribute anywhere.
Softing's S5-TCPIP-100 communications processor enhances legacy S5 PLC's to communicate in modern high-performance 10/100 MBit/s Ethernet networks. Softing's S5-TCPIP-100 communications processor enhances legacy S5 PLC's to communicate in modern high-performance 10/100 MBit/s Ethernet networks.
RadioLinx 802.11 industrial Hotspot family provides rugged performance and ease of deployment for industrial applications. RadioLinx 802.11 industrial Hotspot family provides rugged performance and ease of deployment for industrial applications.
Simplify enterprise-to-plant floor data exchange with an eATM tManager module. "Configure and Go," flexible, reliable and low maintenance. Simplify enterprise-to-plant floor data exchange with an eATM tManager module. "Configure and Go," flexible, reliable and low maintenance.
Advantech's ADAM-4100 series of I/O modules have a range of 4,000ft and can operate in temperatures of -40 to 85°C. Advantech's ADAM-4100 series of I/O modules have a range of 4,000ft and can operate in temperatures of -40 to 85°C.
Netbiter® offers a complete remote management solution for your needs with instant access and control of your field equipment. Netbiter® offers a complete remote management solution for your needs with instant access and control of your field equipment.
KEPServerEX connects disparate devices and applications from plant control systems to enterprise information systems. KEPServerEX connects disparate devices and applications from plant control systems to enterprise information systems.

Product Announcements

Beckhoff Automation releases EnOcean wireless modules Beckhoff Automation releases EnOcean wireless modules  - 02/05/12
KL6583-0100 and KL6581 EnOcean transmitter and receiver modules can be installed in visible locations within buildings.
 
INSYS adds GPS to MLR high-speed cellular routers INSYS adds GPS to MLR high-speed cellular routers  - 02/05/12
GPS enables the continuous localization of mobile machines such as large emergency generators or construction equipment.
 
ACCES I/O announces USB-104-HUB 4-port USB hub ACCES I/O announces USB-104-HUB 4-port USB hub  - 02/02/12
USB-104-HUB makes it easy to add USB-based I/O to an embedded system or to connect peripherals such as external hard drives, keyboards, GPS, wireless and more.
 
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Company & Organization News

WINA Webinar Presents Wireless Survey Results  - 02/05/12
WINA will present the results of its recent survey on the Application of Wireless Technology via a live webinar on February 9.
Mechatrolink Members Association Offers Free Upgraded Membership  - 01/31/12
Mechatrolink is the most widely used motion control network in Asia, and is gaining ground in the U.S. An annual Regular Membership in MMA normally costs $1,500, but until March 31, 2012, it’s free.
GarrettCom becomes a Belden Brand  - 01/24/12
Belden acquired sed GarrettCom, a provider of industrial networking solutions for specialty and stressed applications, in December 2010.
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Project News

Silicom to supply networking bypass adapters to Advantech  - 12/08/11
Silicom’s Ethernet bypass technology allows for bypass of Ethernet ports on a host system after a software failure, loss of power, or upon software request.
RuggedCom to provide communications for Eastern Nebraska Smart Grid  - 09/13/11
RuggedCom will supply broadband wireless base stations and subscriber units to ENPPDC, making data collection and remote monitoring over large distances possible.
Lantronix to supply Ethernet device servers to Quadlogic  - 08/18/11
Quadlogic can now offer remote access, monitoring and control of its energy metering technology over Ethernet, dramatically improving communication and reducing support costs for its customers.
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Event News

Fieldbus Foundation To Hold 2012 General Assembly In São Paulo, Brazil  - 01/25/12
The 2012 General Assembly, March 6-8, will include an agenda consisting of fieldbus project case studies and tabletop exhibitions from leading automation vendors across the globe.
Industrial Supply 2012 Showcases U.S. Industrial Subcontractors  - 12/06/11
Leaders in the subcontracting business will be presenting their latest product developments in industrial materials to a vast audience attending HANNOVER MESSE.
HANNOVER MESSE 2012 focuses on sustainability  - 11/21/11
By adopting "greentelligence" as its keynote theme, HANNOVER MESSE 2012 has put the spotlight squarely on green technologies as a central growth driver for industry.
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