Did you know that IO-Link wiring needs only 3 wires of a parallel cable instead of 19?
The simple motto 3 instead of 19 wires vividly describes the saving potential of IO-Link compared to conventional wiring. The user benefits are made clear using the example of a passive distributor with 8 M12 connections. For comparison purposes, an IO-Link input module that can be connected to any IO-Link master is used.
Through the first half of 2015 there has been a flurry of activity in the magazine press relating specifically to PROFINET, PROFIBUS and of course IIoT. Here’s a recap of those articles to stay up to date on the latest coverage. (more…)
New training events have been announced in North America for Toronto and Seattle. In Europe, training is being offered across the continent for both PROFIBUS and PROFINET Engineers and Installers. (more…)
PI News from around the world comes from Australia, Italy, and the UK. PI Australia just completed their annual general meeting with positive results; will host a one day PROFINET & PROFIBUS Expo; and announces training courses for later this year. PI Italy had a successful show with an award-winning PROFIenergy paper. PI UK reports on their recent conference.
In member news this month, Phoenix Contact has introduced a hybrid magazine+catalog App for the iPad. It contains both topical articles as well as a product library. Delta Computer Systems is expanding its work space to accommodate new personnel and expanded training and test labs.
New products this month revolve around an updated controller portfolio for the process industries, a diagnostics tool that understands PROFIBUS PA, and switches with security for automation networks. (more…)
Already today machine builders are forced to construct new machines for the worldwide market which can produce things flexibly, adapted to customer demands.
PROFINET supports them with built-in TCP/IP communication, which is independent from special hardware or software modules in the devices or controllers. So communication between the overlaid production line control and the non-PROFINET devices is easily possible. (more…)
When you think about how to keep grain operations running smoothly with zero downtime and no undetected safety hazards or unnecessary operating costs, the Internet of Things is probably not the first answer that comes to mind. (more…)
