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New group to integrate Interbus with PROFInet
Profibus International has formed a joint cooperative working group to facilitate the integration of Interbus fieldbus technology with PROFInet, the new Ethernet-based Profibus automation solution
News from The Profibus Group (28 April 2004)
Profibus installed nodes pass 10 million
Profibus nodes pass 10 million: a similar Ethernet-based automation solution comes on stream, providing a highly versatile and scalable migration path to the world of Industrial Ethernet
News from The Profibus Group (27 April 2004)
Modbus Protocol transferred to Modbus-IDA
In a dramatic move signalling its dedication to the openness of the Modbus protocol, Schneider Electric has transferred its copyright in the protocol to the non-profit Modbus-IDA organisation
News from Modbus-IDA (23 April 2004)
Modbus-IDA releases Modbus TCP toolkit
Modbus-IDA releases the Modbus Toolkit, a complete set of tools for developing and maintaining Modbus-conforming devices, with relevant specifications, implementation guides and sample source code
News from Modbus-IDA (16 April 2004)
Foundation Fieldbus 'H1 Starter Kit' now available
The Fieldbus Foundation today announced the release of its new AT-446 'H1 Starter Kit', a complete, cost-effective solution for automation equipment suppliers seeking a 'Fast Track to Fieldbus'
News from Fieldbus Foundation (12 April 2004)
Fieldbus implementation and growth in India
The Fieldbus Foundation today announced that it has established a marketing committee in India, which is now planning future activities to promote Foundation fieldbus technology
News from Fieldbus Foundation (30 March 2004)
FF hosts end user events at Interkama 2004
End users, integrators, contractors and engineers should book now to guarantee participation in the Fieldbus Foundation European end user council or integrator workshop, planned for Interkama 2004
News from Fieldbus Foundation (22 March 2004)
Fieldbus Foundation 2004 general assembly
The 10th anniversary set new attendance records, as members of the plant automation industry gathered for two days of Foundation fieldbus technology seminars and application presentations
News from Fieldbus Foundation ( 5 March 2004)
Key fieldbus components for major Chinese order
User application article MTL-Relcom have been awarded the contract to supply FPS fieldbus power conditioners and 10-way Megablock wiring hubs to the Nanhai project in China, the largest fieldbus installation ever
News from Measurement Technology (19 February 2004)
Network i/o to power i/o
Power-IO provides the ability to convert network i/o, fieldbus i/o, DeviceNet, Profibus, or home automation i/o nodes into power switching nodes that are rated for 0.1 to 100 amps
News from Power-IO (11 February 2004)
Emerson collaborates to expand DDL technology
Technical background article Emerson Process Management is collaborating with members of leading global standards groups to enhance Device Description Language (DDL) technology: enhanced DDL offers the best solution
News from Emerson Process Management (10 February 2004)
Foundation fieldbus segments added to existing DCS
User application article BP used the Rosemount 3420 Fieldbus Interface Module to realise the benefits of adding fieldbus technology to its existing plant and traditional DCS control system on their Hull chemicals plant
News from Emerson Process Management (29 January 2004)
I/O system has a compact, practical design
Fieldline Modular, part of the open-bus installation system from Phoenix Contact in the IP 65/67 protection category, can now handle complex functions such as analogue or digital inputs and outputs Brochure available
News from Phoenix Contact (23 January 2004)
Burkert Fluid Control Systems at Mtec
Burkert will be exhibiting a wide range of components that can be integrated into the latest control systems, on Stand D72 at Mtec: these include fieldbus control for process and dosing applications Brochure available
News from Burkert Fluid Control Systems ( 9 January 2004)
Fieldbus devices connected to conventional DCS
The new Rosemount Model 3420 Fieldbus Interface Module provides an interface between Foundation fieldbus devices and any host monitoring/control system with Modbus RTU capability
News from Emerson Process Management (24 December 2003)
Fieldbus Foundation launches "Fieldbus Forum".
The Fieldbus Foundation today announced the launch of its new "Fieldbus Forum", a convenient, web-based interface to the latest Foundation fieldbus news and technical information
News from Fieldbus Foundation (12 December 2003)
ASi-tech 2004 goes North East and South West
AS-Interface UK has announces next years ASi-tech Conference and Exhibition, at cricketing venues in Durham and Gloucestershire: products and solutions will be on show, with contributions from users
News from AS-Interface UK ( 8 December 2003)
Updated Foundation fieldbus specifications
The Fieldbus Foundation has announced that an updated version of its Foundation fieldbus specification is now available, defining features that enhance fieldbus functionality
News from Fieldbus Foundation ( 3 December 2003)
FF Interoperability Testing Kit automation tool
The Fieldbus Foundation has released an Interoperability Testing Kit automation tool, developed for device manufacturers to accelerate the process of preparing fieldbus products for registration
News from Fieldbus Foundation (27 November 2003)
Eastman plant cuts cable costs by 30 percent
User application article The Eastman Chemical Company cut cable costs 30 percent and reduced the time to commission process loops using PlantWeb digital plant architecture and Foundation fieldbus, on an acrylic acids plant
News from Emerson Process Management (20 November 2003)
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