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In today's fast-paced industrial environment, it is essential that production processes run smoothly and efficiently. However, one critical aspect that is often overlooked is the importance of PLC backup and restore procedures.
read more...OPC UA is also establishing itself as a standard for the exchange of process data between controllers. The next step is now to extend the concepts developed for the controller-to-controller use case for the controller-to-device and device-to-device use cases.
read more...Delta Logic has updated the 'Accon OPC UA Server' software to version 1.4.0.0. The new features include support for TIA Portal projects of version V19 and for the latest firmware for CPUs of the Siemens S7-1200 and S7-1500 controllers.
read more...SPS - Smart Production Solutions will take place in Nuremberg from November 12 to 14. Once again this year, organizers and exhibitors will pick up on the trends in the automation industry and present suitable solutions. The introduction of IT into production will also be taken into account.
read more...The hype surrounding AI is inspiring, but the reality requires a sober approach to the technology. Computer&Automation 9/24 looks at topics relating to AI & security, the EU AI Act, secure IIoT projects and OPC UA FX "From the cloud to the sensor". Read for yourself!
read more...TSN is an important building block for convergent communication in flexible production. Mastering and integrating existing fieldbus technologies such as EtherCAT is an important part of the transition. An inventory of what is already possible.
read more...It is currently a major vision: the virtualization of control systems. This and the next article in this series will address this topic. The decisive prerequisite and content of this article is the connectivity of the control system right down to field level.
read more...Single Pair Ethernet is a technological extension of the Ethernet standard with a lightweight two-wire connection solution. But where can its use actually be expected for economic reasons? What hurdles still need to be overcome?
read more..."Application of TSN" - this is the motto of the international TSN/A Conference, which will take place in Stuttgart from October 1st to 2nd this year. Join the community and discuss the application of the real-time Ethernet standard with experts and users
read more...Softing IT Networks launches the 'CableMaster PoE', a handy wiring tester with integrated length measurement and tone generator. It also performs PoE (Power over Ethernet) tests up to class 8 and 90W (PoE++).
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