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The option allows PLCs running the Modbus industrial automation protocol to connect to Alicat instruments over Ethernet cable.

By Andrew McIntyre, Texas Instruments At the core of Industry 4.0 is the need for reliable communication networks. These networks are closely tied to real-time operational needs; therefore, they must be able to handle information in a deterministic and redundant manner.

By John Rinaldi, Real Time Automation In their latest series of announcements, it’s clear that OPC UA is key to Microsoft’s strategy of entering and dominating the factory floor through its Azure cloud services.

Comtrol’s IO-Link Masters are available in three industrial Ethernet protocols: EtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP and PROFINET IO, which are all capable of running OPC UA with MultiLink.

By Bill Lydon, Editor, Automation.com Connectivity is the name of the game in today’s IIoT atmosphere and ODVA is the latest to join the push for open communication standards. ODVA’s Common Industrial Cloud Interface (CICI) Special Interest Group is working on enhancements to ODVA specifications to connect CIP (Common Industrial Protocol) protocols, EtherNet/IP & DeviceNet with cloud applications.

The modernised, `non-operations’ network provides reliability and bandwidth helping the company to better monitor and control the supply of electricity to 2.4 million properties in the UK.

By Bill Lydon, Editor, Automation.com Keeping consistent with Internet of Things and Industry 4.0 concepts and architectures, Turck has embedded PLC control into their traditional products, thereby extending capabilities to be a control company.

The industrial automation protocols enable integration of Alicat instruments with PLCs running EtherNet/IP or DeviceNet. Alicat controllers monitor and control critical process parameters in chemical, medical, manufacturing and power industries.

Industrial Internet is a guidebook for people who need to fully understand factory floor Ethernet and features new sections on Industrial Internet of Things

The book serves as an excellent reference tool on networking in industrial environments. Best-practice recommendations for installation, maintenance, security, and troubleshooting are clearly outlined.

This pre-recorded webinar is designed to explain how to add and program EtherNet/IP products when using EDS files, and some short cuts that this simplified approach provides.

By Bill Lydon, Automation.com Industrial Ethernet networks are critical to implement IIoT technologies, and uptime is essential for essential production. Using a systems approach, Cisco's Industrial Network Director aims to simplify the management of EtherNET/IP and PROFINET networks.

The third edition of Automation Network Selection can help you make better decisions about the selection of equipment and communications networks.

A converged IT & OT network architecture achieves seamless integration both horizontally, across multiple sites, & vertically, from shop floor to top floor.

Registration is now open for these one-day courses designed to help businesses developing Ethernet/IP devices and solutions in the industrial automation ecosystem.

By: David Zaveski, Antaira No single technology is ideal for every application. ERPS rings have found a niche where they not only excel but may provide the best option.

ODVA’s scope of work for developing the Common Industrial Cloud Interface will encompass two elements: a cloud gateway appliance and an application program interface for the transport of data from the Gateway to the cloud and from the cloud back to the ICS and its devices

The new control system will integrate traditionally disparate, malt-production processes into a single, networked, EtherNet/IP-based solution to provide plant-wide visibility and actionable data from the malting plant’s production floor to SAB’s top floor.

By Bill Lydon, Editor ODVA believes EtherNet/IP is ideally positioned for the fourth industrial revolution and the world of integrated cyber physical systems. This article summarizes ODVA's initiatives for the process industries, Industry 4.0 and field device configuration/integration.

Almost every industrial plant will end up with a mix of wired and wireless technology. Ultimately, choose the solution that makes sense.