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What is the future for non-Ethernet networks?
Technical background article Future prospects for traditional, non-Ethernet based industrial device networks look increasingly narrow as industrial Ethernet continues its migration into lower levels of the automation hierarchy
News from ARC Advisory Group (25 October 2007)
Unique diagnostics module for Foundation fieldbus
MTL have launched the new F809F Diagnostics Module for use on Foundation fieldbus networks that offers a unique overview of the physical layer status, by being installed as a fieldbus device
News from MTL Instruments Group (19 October 2007)
ProfiTrace 2, a revolution for Profibus tools
Finally, with ProfiTrace 2, analysis of the signal quality, busmonitoring and master activities on a Profibus network can be carried out simultaneously on the same USB hardware
News from Procentec (18 October 2007)
First Chinese manufactured HART device
The HART Communication Foundation (HCF) announces the registration of the first Foundation verified HART-compliant device to be manufactured by a company in China
News from Hart Communication Foundation (17 October 2007)
Norwegian Marketing Committee formed for FF
The Fieldbus Foundation Norwegian marketing committee will promote the adoption of Foundation technology throughout the Norwegian market through a wide range of end user focused activities
News from Fieldbus Foundation ( 5 October 2007)
Emerson to market MooreHawke interface devices
MooreHawke and Emerson Process Management have signed an Alliance Agreement to co-market MooreHawke fieldbus interface solutions through the Emerson worldwide sales network
News from Moore Industries International (21 September 2007)
Call for Papers for 2008 Profibus conference
Profibus UK has issued a Call for Papers for its annual Profibus and Profinet User Conference, to be held at Stratford Manor, Stratford upon Avon, on 24 and 25 June 2008
News from Profibus Group (19 September 2007)
End user Podcast released by FF
User application article The new FF Podcast describes how Foundation fieldbus technology can change the automation "playing field", by relating end user experiences in the process industries
News from Fieldbus Foundation (19 September 2007)
Fieldbus Foundation releases Host Test Kit
FF has released its Host Test Kit with hardware and software for testing the functionality of a fieldbus host and its conformance with the Foundation Host profile specification
News from Fieldbus Foundation (14 September 2007)
DD Test Module improves host-to-device integration
The Fieldbus Foundation has announced the release of its Host Test Kit DD Application Test Module, which enables end users to benefit from significantly improved host-to-device integration
News from Fieldbus Foundation ( 3 September 2007)
Profibus training course vacancies at MMU, in UK
A few places are still available on the Certified Profibus Installer courses at the MMU on the 11th and 26th September and the Commissioning and Maintenance courses on the 12th and 27th September
News from Profibus Group (30 August 2007)
CIS and Baltic region FF committee
The Fieldbus Foundation has announced the establishment of a marketing committee for the Commonwealth of Independent States and Baltic region, to promote the adoption of Foundation technology
News from Fieldbus Foundation (17 August 2007)
Introductory fieldbus course in October in Texas
The Fieldbus Center at Lee College, a National Science Foundation (NSF) recognized and funded institution, will be offering "Course 101: Introduction to Fieldbus" on October 27, 2007
News from Fieldbus Center (17 August 2007)
Easy P and T transmitter configuration tool
With the FlexProgrammer 9701 Baumer offers a user friendly configuration tool for all configurable pressure and temperature transmitters providing 4 to 20 mA output signals
News from Baumer Group (14 August 2007)
Fieldbus Foundation outlines technology advances
The Fieldbus Foundation, conducting a press briefing as part of a fieldbus educational seminar in Sao Paulo, Brazil, outlined the latest advances in the technology
News from Fieldbus Foundation ( 6 August 2007)
Yokogawa to offer HART to Modbus conversion unit
Yokogawa HART-based transmitters and flowmeters can now use the Moore Industries HCS HART Concentrator System to convert HART digital signals to a standard Modbus RTU communication protocol
News from Moore Industries International (27 July 2007)
FF Brazilian marketing committee names officers
The Fieldbus Foundation, conducting a press briefing as part of a fieldbus educational seminar, has announced the officers for its new Brazilian Marketing Committee
News from Fieldbus Foundation (17 July 2007)
Why not adopt Profibus or Profinet? - a view
It is important to understand the benefits a choice of Profibus or Profinet can bring: even then some people are holding back from this relatively new technology: Why?
News from Procentec ( 4 July 2007)
Profibus needs a new approach to maintenance
Procentec makes the case for taking care to train maintenance technicians in the modern technology levels needed for Profibus systems, and to invest in the system design and tools needed
News from Procentec (29 June 2007)
FF announces updated host profile specification
The Fieldbus Foundation has announced the availability of the FF-569 Version 2.0 Host Interoperability Support Test Profile and Procedures Specification
News from Fieldbus Foundation (21 June 2007)
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