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News - Signal converters join the Ethernet party 03/05/2010
Ethernet-communications has reached down to a new low level in the factory pyramid. Normally industrial Ethernet, in its various forms, is used to connect devices in the higher levels of the factory hierarchy, such as drives, computers, and controllers. but at Hannover Fair, Weidmüller hit a new low: it presented the concept that: signal converters could be Ethernet-enabled just as well.
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Features - Tutorial: Working with "semi-wireless" instrumentation 21/10/2009
Will all wireless instrumentation really be completely wireless? Many devices are not suited to battery powering, so is removing just the data cable enough? What are your options for semi-wireless devices?
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News - The fourth generation wire stripper 03/05/2009
Having continuously improved the stripping tool in both technique and functionality, at Hannover Messe Weidmüller presented its fourth generation of stripax[tm] with a variety of significant and practice-oriented innovations. The stripping tool is suitable for flexible and solid conductors with PVC insulation, multi-conductors and thin ribbon cables – thus the user can prepare several types of conductors using only one precision tool.
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News - Protection for industrial bus systems 11/03/2009
The overvoltage protection terminals ‘MCZ ovp HF’ are designed to protect industrial bus systems as well as fast analogue systems.
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Products - Weidmüller’s WaveLine Industrial Ethernet Router 30/01/2009
For remote maintenance and firewall applications: Access to industrial networks hand-in-hand with maximum security. Two digital inputs are standard.
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Features - The Importance of using and choosing the correct signal isolators 14/07/2008
In most processes there are pieces of electronic measurement and control equipment from many manufacturers.
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News - High Concepts at Hannover 07/07/2008
Hannover is the place to come to see new technology and get immersed in new ideas.
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Features - On-Machine Controls 27/06/2008
Improved environmental ruggedness is opening up more applications for on-machine control options.
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Products - Universal connection concept for copper and fibre 01/11/2007
Weidmüller says its IE-Line of connectors with Steadytec technology—the ‘first-ever universal IP67 solution for copper and fibre-optic cabling’—is a modular platform, integrating several technologies in a single coherent concept.
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Features - Industrial Ethernet Manufacturing Solutions 01/04/2007
As the search for innovative solutions for the use of Industrial Ethernet products within the pharmaceutical market continues manufacturing success relies on high product functionality, reliable connections and the ability to meet global standards, according to Alan Mutch.
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