Products for PROFINET

Hardy announces HI 6600 modual sensor systems for PROFIBUS-DP

  • Hardy Process Solutions

The HI 6600 series is designed to support weighing applications in process and packaging such as inventory management, blending, filling and checking.

port introduces GOAL middleware

The new GOAL middleware offers already without fieldbus functionality many features like Switch-Management, Core to Core communication As well as the 5 most frequently used Communication Protocols like PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, EtherCAT, POWERLINK and CANopen.

Festo announces Ethernet/IP & PROFINET capability for MSE6-E2M (E2M) intelligent service unit

  • Festo Corporation

The E2M features a solenoid valve integrated with a pressure and a flow sensor in one package. These units flow up to 5,000 liters of compressed air per minute, program, and can connect to Festo MS series air preparation units.

Phoenix Contact introduces Axioline remote I/O system

  • Phoenix Contact

The platform, for data acquisition common in machine-building applications, includes PROFINET master or slave operation, I/O configuration, and “last-breath” operation in the event of power failure.

Moxa introduces SDS-3008 smart Ethernet switch

  • Moxa Technologies Inc

With its protocol configuration, mounting design, and interface, the SDS-3008 is a networking solution for virtually any Smart Factory application. It supports the core industrial protocols -- EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, and Modbus/TCP -- and includes built-in network monitoring and control functionality.

Siemens introduces Scalance XF-200BA family of industrial Profinet switches

  • SIEMENS
  • Siemens

Two types of switches are available: Scalance XF204-2BA, a standard switch for universal, cross-industry use, and the Scalance XF204-2BA DNA Y-switch for special tasks in process automation.

Magnescale announces MG70 series of PLC fieldbus interface modules

  • Magnescale Americas Inc.

This series of PLC fieldbus interface modules allow Magnescale digital gauges to connect to EtherNet/IP and PROFINET RT enabled PLCs with 100Mbps data transfer speeds.

VAHLE announces the SMGM data communication system

SMGM provides an Ethernet interface that can be used for transmitting data such as PROFINET data. he technology meets all requirements for communication interfaces used in transport task applications involving the safety of people.

HMS Industrial Networks releases Anybus gateways for PROFINET IRT v2.3

  • HMS Industrial Networks Inc

The versions allow machine builders and system integrators to connect any industrial device, machine or network to PROFINET IRT and comply with all the latest requirements of PROFINET specification v2.3 and onwards.

Balluff introduces PROFIsafe IO-Link safety I/O hub

Balluff's safety I/O hub is an IP67 protection rated machine mount IO-Link device. The safety I/O hub features eight M12 ports capable of connecting 6 dual channel safety inputs, 2 safe outputs and 2 standard I/O points.

Port announces PROFINET and EtherNet/IP under GOAL

Both protocols run on top of the middleware GOAL, jointly enabling port.de customers for standard compliant PROFINET and EtherNet/IP communication.

Turck introduces FEN20-4IOL industrial Ethernet I/O module

  • TURCK Inc.

The block offers four IO-Link channels. It is designed for a =range of industries, including manufacturing where space is at a premium, on robot end-effectors where small I/O is needed, and in automotive manufacturing and Tier 1 plants

Balluff introduces Device Integration IO-Link masters

The Device Integration IO-Link masters — BNI00E1 (Ethernet/IP) and BNI00AZ (Profinet) — feature 4x Type A IO-Link ports and 4x Type B IO-Link ports, each with up to 2A of output per channel to meet a wider range of requirements.

HELUKABEL introduces HELUKAT PROFINET Type R Torsion cable

  • Helukabel

HELUKAT PROFINET Type R Torsion is rated Category 5e and offers transmission characteristics in EMI-heavy environments due to its double-shielding design that is suited for robotic applications that undergo continuous torsion loads.

Advanced Micro Controls introduces SD4840E2 integrated controller + drive

  • Advanced Micro Controls Inc.

The SD4840E2 integrated controller + drive communicates with the host PLC over the EtherNet/IP, Modbus-TCP, or Profinet network, and move commands are programmed through the host PLC’s software.

Schneider Electric Motion announces Profinet add-on instructions for Lexium MDrive (LMD) products

  • Schneider Electric

The AOIs work to reduce communications overhead by decreasing the work of integrating Lexium MDrive motor and electronics products into new and existing PLC programs.

Bronkhorst announces PROFINET interface for IN-FLOW Mass Flow Meters and Controllers

In addition to the optional ATEX approval for use in Category 3, Zone 2 hazardous areas, the IN-FLOW series can now be offered with FM approval for Class I, Division 2, which is an important feature for the North American market.

Pepperl+Fuchs announces LB PROFINET gateway

  • Pepperl+Fuchs

In early 2019, Pepperl+Fuchs will launch the LB PROFINET gateway, delivering conventional PROFINET functionality and full access to all connected HART devices.

Mencom introduces Over-Molded Circular Connectors

  • Mencom Corporation

Mencom offers M12 and 7/8” threads circular connectors for the industrial Network solutions such as DeviceNet, Ethernet, Foundation Fieldbus, Profibus, and Profinet.

FieldComm Group announces version 1.3.0 of FDI development tools with support for OPC UA server

By removing protocol dependencies, FDI enables sensor level data to be shared across the enterprise and enables big data analysis to provide deeper insights into user’s assets. The tools include; FDI Device Package Integrated Development Environment (IDE), and FDI Common Host Components (CHC).