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How to Check out DCS I/O at the Panel Shop
An I/O checkout on a DCS system is rather difficult because there is no means to “force” the I/O as you can most PLCs -
Sercos announces Safe Motion Profile for CIP
The Safe Motion Profile guarantees that the safety-related functions of peripheral devices are available across the entire network in a uniform and manufacturer-independent way. -
Opto 22 Announces Android App for Automation and Control
Opto aPAC app monitors and manages a SNAP PAC System using mobile devices running the Android operating system. -
SERCOS announces practical results of the machinery initiative
The first practical results of the machinery initiative, which was launched jointly by Sercos, ODVA and OPC Foundation in April 2011, was announced at the Hannover trade fair 2012. -
Sercos III Specification Update V1.3 Now Available
Specification V1.3 not only broadens the functionality and the range of applications of the globally accepted real-time standard Sercos but also includes new trends in machine and plant construction. -
Sercos releases diagnostic tool for Sercos III
The diagnostic tool allows a comprehensive and detailed analysis of the data traffic in Sercos III networks. -
Update on ODVA Machinery Initiative
ODVA, OPC Foundation and Sercos International plan to combine Sercos III and EtherNet/IP compliant devices on an integrated network infrastructure. -
ODVA releases energy specification enhancements for 2012
ODVA expanded capabilities for the optimization of energy usage on EtherNet/IP and other CIP Networks. -
mGuard International Users Conference
mGuard International Users Conference, presented by Phoenix Contact and Innominate, will be held June 6-7 at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown. -
Kepware signs distributor in Brazil
Kepware signed Exata Sistemas de Automação Ltda as its Preferred Distributor partner throughout Brazil. -
Machinery and Systems Networking with Sercos III and EtherNet/IP
The first practical results of the machinery initiative, which was launched jointly by Sercos International, ODVA, and OPC Foundation in April 2011, were announced at the 2012 Hannover trade fair. -
HART Foundation Enhances HART DDL/EDDL Host Test Suite
Enhancements in v2.0 include improved Encoded Test DDs updated to align with the current Test Specifications, test report spreadsheets for documenting test results, and more. -
HMS connects Chinese subway line
Guangzhou Metro Line in China connected various monitoring equipment to ControlNet using solutions from Rockwell Automation and the Anybus Communicator from HMS Industrial Networks. -
Daintree Networks Provides Lighting Solution to United Stationers
United Stationers installed an integrated intelligent lighting system consisting of energy-saving LED fixtures and Daintree’s ControlScope wireless lighting controls. -
IEEE releases smart-grid standard
IEEE-SA published IEEE 1591.1-2012 – Standard for Testing and Performance of Hardware for Optical Ground Wire (OPGW)-- used in the smart grid to provide grounding for transmission lines and communications back to utility systems. -
Elmo Motion Control drives gain EtherCAT Approval
Gold Servo Drives have passed the rigorous EtherCAT Conformance Tests. -
Endress+Hauser joins ODVA as principal member
Endress+Hauser will become a principal member, joining Bosch Rexroth, Cisco Systems, Rockwell Automation, Omron and Schneider Electric. -
SCL connects EnOcean and ZigBee wireless technologies to Niagara
The integration of EnOcean and ZigBee-based products to Niagara is performed through CAN2GO controllers which push the wireless points to JACE hardware via BACnet or Obix. -
Phoenix Contact updates website
The homepage highlights new products, upcoming events and other current information, with links to information about the company, its products and services. -
Finesse Solutions joins MatrikonOPC Global Partner Network
Finesse Solutions is a maker of solutions for managing complex bio-process applications in the life sciences industry.