Updates from PI Brazil: An Ethernet-APL Board has been set up to promote and support the technology in process automation plants; IO-Link teaching kits have been built and are ready for use; and a new Working Group has been formed addressing cables and connection technology in industrial networks.
While fieldbus wiring has become decentralized, power supply wiring has stuck to the central wiring approach. New standards such as «M12-Power» now allow the power supply to follow the network wiring. This structured wiring for power and bus can be well described as «Power follows Bus».
The challenge in the coatings industry is to lower the costs of applying coating, while delivering predictable and robust coatings. Inline viscosity sensors (viscometers) networked via PROFINET contribute to a more resource-efficient, eco-friendly coating process.
Process plants must be safe for people, products and the environment. Ethernet is the de facto communication standard, but it does not meet the requirements of process automation without modification. Ethernet with an Advanced Physical Layer (Ethernet-APL) enables long cable lengths, explosion protection, communication and power supply over two wires.
In today’s interconnected and mobile world, everything moves. If you are considering implementing or upgrading an existing RTLS, consider an omlox RTLS. The standardized interfaces ensure a sustainable and long-lasting solution, while the openness leads to lower upfront costs and overall TCO.
In this edition of Regional News, PI UK, PI Japan, and PI Netherlands share their upcoming events and activities. PI UK will hold a seminar on PROFINET, PROFIBUS, and IO-Link; PI Netherlands is excited to announce their PROFIday event; PI Japan will host their 19th PROFINET Open Seminar オ online.
New products this month include an IIoT-in-a-box solution from Hilscher based on IO-Link; plus an upgraded PROFINET interface for absolute rotary encoders from POSITAL. Read on to learn more.
This month, several companies announce new products entering the market, including Carlo Gavazzi, Dimetix, di-soric, KEB Automation, Oriental Motor, Peter Hirt, Provertha, Sick, Softing, and Turck.
