November 22, 2010 - Vishay Precision Group added EtherNet/IP to its BLH-Nobel Weighing Systems G4 family of multichannel weight/force indicators. This capability allows the instruments to communicate with other industrial control systems and their components, such as a programmable automation and logic controllers or I/O systems. VPG's G4 instruments offer high speed and performance for industrial applications, such as process weighing and control, force measurement, Web tension measurement and control, automation, force vector calculations, high dynamic force measurement, and high-speed batching/blending systems. The units are certified to link to a wide variety of communication interfaces, including Profibus, DeviceNet, Modbus/RTU, USB, RS485, RS232, Modbus/TCP, and now EtherNet/IP.
The G4 units can be configured for either 24VDC or 115/230VAC operation. Software upgrades can be downloaded from VPG's website and transferred to the instruments via a standard USB port connection. Custom software designed to customer requirements for special applications is available upon request, and is easily accommodated by the units' Microsoft Windows CE software platform. Remote access via a standard Web browser allows for simple set-up, monitoring, and diagnostic tests.
