New Video: PROFIBUS vs. 4-20 mA
What are the differences between 4-20 mA and digital fieldbuses? How and when did the transition occur? This whiteboard animation video covers all you need to know about 4-20 mA and fieldbus communication.
An Overview of omlox Technology
If you are new to the omlox technology, this article is perfect for you. It covers a beginner's overview of omlox, including hubs, core zones, and value propositions.
New Video: Cables in PROFINET Networks
Many questions arise when setting up a PROFINET network. Since the installation and design steps are critical to building a reliable project, it is important to understand cabling requirements ahead of time. This whiteboard animation video covers all you need to know about cables and PROFINET.
A Comparison: Fieldbus vs 4-20 mA [Tech Tip]
This article explains one of the most dramatic evolutions in Industrial Automation: the transition from 4-20 mA to digital fieldbuses. It compares the two and highlights key benefits and new control scenarios arising from the implementation of fieldbuses.
Spanish White Paper: Capa Física Avanzada (APL)
AUTEX-OPEN, a PITC/PICC based in Argentina has produced a very detailed technical document on Ethernet-APL. The document is written in Spanish language and can be downloaded here.
New White Paper: PROFINET Isochronous Real Time (IRT)
This new resource explains the mechanisms of PROFINET IRT. It also describes implementation considerations. Download the full White Paper: "PROFINET IRT: The Solution For Synchronous Real-Time Applications" here.
PROFINET Security: Easy and Affordable
With view towards a future with increased networking, for example by Industrie 4.0, situations may arise in which the traditional cell-protection and defense-in-depth concepts alone are not sufficient. Read this Tech Tip for details on PI's approach to PROFINET security.
Hydraulics with IO-Link
The open IO-Link standard establishes continuous communication with sensors and actuators irrespective of the fieldbus used. Now, even hydraulic proportional valves can be intelligently, easily and cost-effectively integrated with bi-directional digital communication.