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Three steps to 'open' industrial connectivity

How many suppliers of control and automation systems can provide truly 'open connectivity' for end user manufacturers? Many claim that their solutions are 'open', but in truth, this is not the case

News from M.A.C Solutions (UK), Jun 30, 2006

New modules connect safety controller to Ethernet

Pilz Automation Technology launches two Ethernet expansion modules for the PNOZmulti configurable modular safety controller, for transferring data via Profinet/IO, EtherNet/IP or Modbus/TCP networks

News from Pilz Automation Technology, Jun 26, 2006

Motion control with Profinet in wide applications

Profinet offers the leading open Ethernet solution for industrial automation that ensures high-performance, real-time communication, while at the same time, unrestricted IT communication in a network

News from Profibus Group, Jun 14, 2006

Pilz sets new standard for industrial fieldbuses

When Pilz launched the safe, open industrial fieldbus system SafetyBUS p in 1999, the company set a standard for safety-related networks on plant and machinery

News from Pilz Automation Technology, May 31, 2006

The new definitive guide to Industrial Ethernet

'Industrial Ethernet: from the office to the machine - worldwide' is a new book, written by Ronald Dietrich of Harting, which offers an authoritative, definitive guide to the subject

News from Harting, May 22, 2006

Free Westermo industrial communications workshop

The 'Westermo Workshop' tour discussing Ethernet, radio connectivity and modems arrives at the LC Automation Head Office in Blackburn on 24th May 2006, and FREE places can be reserved now

News from LC Automation, May 5, 2006

Brochure available

Ethernet interface enables remote I/O

GE Fanuc has introduced the PACSystems RX3i Ethernet Network Interface Unit (ENIU), which makes it possible to use RX3i I/O and Series 90-30 I/O remotely on an Ethernet network

News from GE Fanuc Automation Solutions (UK), Mar 28, 2006

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RJ 45 8-pin Plug Connector needs no tools

The Variosub RJ45 Quickon plug connector from Phoenix Contact is the world's first 8-pin Cat 5e RJ45 plug connector that requires no tools to assemble

News from Phoenix Contact, Mar 23, 2006

Ethernet switch for use inside control panels

The Harting ESC TP08 Ethernet switch is the first of a range of compact IP30 devices developed for use inside industrial control panels

News from Harting, Mar 13, 2006

"Make-Your-Own" 5-port managed switch

Sixnet, one of the worlds leading manufacturers of industrial Ethernet products, proudly introduces a brand new 5-port managed Ethernet switch, perfect for OEM applications

News from Sixnet, Feb 22, 2006

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Compact PLC has built-in Ethernet

The launch of the Moeller Electric new XC200 modular PLC means that it is no longer necessary to specify a large and expensive PLC simply because an application requires Ethernet connectivity

News from Moeller Electric, Feb 21, 2006

Push-Pull fibre-optic connector is 'plug and play'

The Push-Pull Fibre LC is the first fibre-optic connector within the company's RJ Industrial Push-Pull family, and brings 'plug and play' connectivity to industrial fibre-optic communications

News from Harting, Jan 31, 2006

Free UK industrial data communications events

Westermo will stage a series of free-of-charge industrial data communications events focusing on GSM/GPRS, industrial Ethernet and wireless Ethernet

News from Westermo Data Communications, Jan 27, 2006