The CC-Link Partner Association (CLPA) and PROFIBUS & PROFINET International (PI) have delivered on their announcement to allow easy interoperability between CC-Link IE and PROFINET. The new specification builds on an initial announcement from 2015, when both network organisations promised to maximise the transparency between the two protocols. Transparency of integration Promoting transparency and […]
HMS identifies industrial networking trends for 2017 The maker of Anybus devices, HMS Industrial Networks is closely involved with communication networking. Their latest report reveals significant growth in sales of Industrial Ethernet and Wireless devices continue. They believe the driver to be the increasing need for industrial devices to get connected to the […]
A Smart Condition Monitoring system installed on a paper coating machine has enabled the Mitsubishi HiTec Paper plant in Bielefeld, Germany to switch from time-based to condition-based maintenance, helping to avoid machine breakdowns. Enabling the new system is a Mitsubishi Electric L-series PLC that operates as a bidirectional gateway between the controller and sensors. […]
Smart condition monitoring helps users expect the unexpected Sudden machine and equipment failures can often be avoided if users have access to reliable predictive control monitoring systems. Clearly, planned maintenance has a role to play, but a smart condition monitoring (SCM) is one that identifies changes in the operating parameters before catastrophic […]
IMO’s i3Cube offers system builders and OEMs an Intelligent Control Station combining PLC and HMI for small applications, with lower cost, simpler installation and faster configuration. There is a choice: three basic modules with keys and touch screens up to 320 x 240; three built-in I/O options (including none); three communications options including Ethernet. […]