Networks & Fieldbuses 

MAY FEATURED PRODUCTS

RESOURCES

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IO-Link Mapping Guide for sercos released

This user guide helps an automation engineer uniformly connect and integrate sensors and actuators equipped with an IO-Link interface into a sercos system.

Sercos III specification update available

Specification enhancements include updates to the sercos communication protocol and to the different sercos profiles (drive, I/O, encoder and energy).

Nivis offers free ISA100.11a and WirelessHART software

The open source offering includes software for ISA100.11a and WirelessHART, including Field Devices, Backbone Router, Gateway, System Manager and Security Manager.

WHITE PAPERS

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Single Wire Coexistence of sercos and EtherNet/IP

By Ludwig Leurs, Bosch Rexroth
Paper discusses how to connect sercos to Ethernet/IP, allowing EtherNet/IP and sercos devices to be operated over a single Ethernet cable.

EtherNet/IP over IPv6

By Dayin XU, Rockwell Automation, et al
Because EtherNet/IP has been built in strict accordance with the ISO/OSI 7 layer model, it is largely abstracted from IP which lives at layer 3. Incorporation of IPv6 into the EtherNet/IP specification will enable smooth migration paths for both device vendors and end users.

Advances in Robust, Easy to Install Fiber Cabling Systems to Support EtherNet/IP

By Robert A. Reid, Panduit, et al
For many EtherNet/IP applications requiring fiber, the use of currently available cabling systems presents unique challenges. Recently, fiber manufacturers have introduced Hard Clad Silica (HCS) fibers with improved bandwidth for existing 100Mb/sec EtherNet/IP networks.

CASE STUDIES

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AST Pressure Sensors monitor Medical Safety Trailers

The pressure sensors are serving as components in a wireless remote monitoring system that ensures optimal operations of safety trailers used on remote sites as emergency first aid stations.

CERN uses LXI for Collider Signal Monitoring

Pickering supplied a switching system to collect analog data at speeds involving "10’s of MHz" of bandwidth and a size of up to 104x16. The system uses LXI communications.

Web-based plant operation using PC-based automation

Industrial Ethernet Book
Aixcon PowerSystems manufactures systems used to produce longitudinal seam welding of composite pipes. They use PC controllers and high-speed EtherCAT networking for welding plants in metal working applications.

EVENTS

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ETG Member Meeting Korea
May 28, 2013
Seoul, WA, Korea


Member meeting at Guro Hotel, Seoul

Honeywell Users Group Americas 2013
June 16, 2013 - June 21, 2013
Phoenix, AZ, USA


The agenda for this event is largely developed by customers, for customers with opportunities for knowledge sharing and networking. Join us as we discuss trends and new technologies impacting the automation industry.

M2M Technology Forum
June 18, 2013 - June 19, 2013
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates


For the very first time in the GCC, the M2M Technology Forum will be organized by IQPC from 18-19 June 2013 at the Le Royal Meridien Hotel, Abu Dhabi, UAE.

TRAINING

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PLC/PAC System Integration (TC39P)
June 3, 2013 - June 7, 2013
Research Triangle Park, NC, USA


What type of PLC/PAC system do I choose? The PLC/PACs system is provides three major subsections: (1) PLC/PAC hardware/software, (2) graphics and (3) communications. This course will explore all three areas and drill down to various options

Troubleshooting Instrumentation and Control Systems (TC10)
June 6, 2013 - June 7, 2013
Houston, TX, USA


This course presents a systematic approach to troubleshooting and start-up of single and multi-loop control loops. You'll see how pressure, level, flow, and temperature loops operate to maintain good process control systems. A knowledge of instrumentation and control is assumed.

Certified Control System Technician® (CCST®) Level III Exam Review Course (TS03)
June 10, 2013 - June 14, 2013
Research Triangle Park, NC, USA


This course reviews the knowledge and skills areas included on the Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST) Level III examination. The intent is to prepare an automation professional who meets the exam criteria to take the exam.