Products for PROFINET
Raytek adds Profinet and Ethernet to MI3 infrared sensor
- Raytek Corporation
Profinet and Ethernet communication boxes for the MI3 infrared sensor are suitable for integrating the digital temperature sensors into process control systems.
GE releases PROFINET Enabled PACs and I/O modules
- GE Digital
PACSystems RX3i, PAC8000 and VersaMax IP Scanner have Profinet interfaces.
Acromag introduces BusWorks XT Ethernet I/O Modules
- Acromag
BusWorks XT Series Ethernet I/O Modules interface discrete I/O signals directly to EtherNet/IP, Modbus/TCP or Profinet measurement and control system networks.
Softing releases PROFINET IRT
- Softing Inc.
The protocol software includes basic PROFINET IRT functionality to allow synchronization based on the Precision Time Control Protocol (PTCP) and the fast forwarding of messages based on its address information.
Siemens upgrades CPU and firmware for Simatic S7-1200 PLCs
- SIEMENS
- Siemens
Upgrades include the Simatic S7-1217C CPU and version 4.0 of the firmware, which allow PLCs to operate as Profinet iDevices.
EXOR introduces One-H2 wireless handheld with RFiD
One-H2 units are equipped with safety functionality to SIL 2 and work with standard communication protocols such as Profibus, Profinet, Modbus, DeviceNet and SERCOS.
Rexroth Updates IndraDrive MI
- Bosch Rexroth
The Multi-Ethernet interface lets IndraDrive Mi connect to SERCOS III, PROFINET IO (RT), EtherNet/IP and EtherCAT communication protocols.
POSITAL adds PROFINET interface to IXARC rotary encoders
Areas of application for these encoders include oil and gas facilities, underground mines, chemical plants, milling operations and grain-handling facilities.
MYNAH's PROFINET Driver for DeltaV VIM2 recieves PROFINET International certification
The addition of PROFINET is designed to save DeltaV users time and effort by enabling direct connection between the DeltaV DCS and plant floor devices such as motor control centers, variable speed drives, and PLCs in process automation businesses.
R. Stahl introduces series 9721 industrial Ethernet switches
- R.STAHL Inc.
Series 9721 switches feature four FX ports for optical fibre cables with 'op is' (inherently safe optical radiation) type of protection according to IEC EN 60079-28:2015, which is akin to electrical type 'i' intrinsic safety.
Turck announces TX500 series of HMI PLCs
- TURCK Inc.
These HMIs are designed for use in small- to medium-size machines whose processes have to be controlled, displayed and operated locally.
Balluff introduces 4-port IO-Link masters
With their IP67 housing, these industrial Ethernet based IO-Link masters can be mounted directly on the machine closer to the sensors and actuators. EtherNet/IP, PROFINET and EtherCAT version of the masters are available.
Siemens announces Simotion Version 4.5
- SIEMENS
- Siemens
Version 4.5 has equipped Simotion with object-oriented programming (OOP) and communication via OPC UA (Open Platform Communications Unified Architecture).
Endress+Hauser announces EtherNet/IP capability for RSG45 data manager
- Endress+Hauser, Inc.
The RSG45, a data acquisition system for small process control applications, now provides a way to integrate legacy 4-20mA, RTD, thermocouple and HART-based instruments into a modern control system.
POSITAL adds Profinet interface to iXARC rotary encoders
- POSITAL - Fraba Inc.
Areas of application for these encoders include oil and gas facilities, underground mines, chemical plants, milling operations and grain-handling facilities.
NEXCOM introduces CPS 200 IoT gateway solution
- Nexcom USA
NEXCOM IoT gateway solution CPS 200 is designed to provide simple yet secure connection to the cloud for legacy industrial automation and control systems in operation.
Siemens releases Sinetplan network planner for Profinet simulation
- SIEMENS
- Siemens
The Sinetplan network planner is aimed at plant designers, constructors and operators and supports them from the planning stage, through commissioning, to the operation of a Profinet communication network.