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With the 'Codesys V3.5 SP10' version released by 3S-Smart Software Solutions in December 2016, the PCAN-Ethernet-Gateway DR and the PCAN-Wireless-Gateway DR from Peak-System can now also be used with the Codesys applications Gateway and Control Win V3.
read more...The path in automation is leading to an end-to-end Ethernet system from the cloud to the furthest corners of industrial production. This requires a suitable infrastructure that has to shrink due to ever smaller end devices. - Three examples.
read more...Profibus User Organization (PNO)
The PNO has announced that a new version 5 of the Profidrive profile tester is now available. The Profinet-based tool can be used to test drives for compliance with the Profidrive profile.
read more...The CC-Link Partner Association (CLPA) has set up a working group on the security of industrial Ethernet. The aim is to create a guide for users who want to build secure networks with the open Gigabit Ethernet technology CC-Link IE.
read more...The SDS-3008 Smart Switches - part of Moxa's family of Industrial Ethernet switches - provide users with an intuitive one-page dashboard that allows them to activate pre-configured industrial automation protocols with one click.
read more...The IO-Link community has set up a technical working group to specify the integration of IO-Link in OPC UA based on existing use cases. A final proposal for a corresponding Companion Specification (draft for voting) should be available in 2018.
read more...Helmholz has developed a new Devicenet bus coupler for the 'TB20' I/O system. As a Group 2 server, it supports the 'Predefined Master/Slave Connection Set', while the slave software enables multiple communication channels to be set up dynamically using UCMM.
read more...Can complex motion control tasks be performed via the Sercos automation bus using comparatively inexpensive stepper motors? This question was investigated by an industry-related development project at Fulda University of Applied Sciences.
read more...What is currently happening in the fieldbus, Ethernet and wireless sectors? Computer&AUTOMATION has compiled new products in a picture gallery.
read more...Among other things, Industry 4.0 provides for the flexible conversion of modular production systems in the sense of 'plug & play'. Future safety concepts must also take this into account. Ethernet-based communication plays a key role here.
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