Comms/networks
Industrial video solution helps users meet safety and security regulations (08/11/2011)
Honeywell has introduced the latest addition to its industrial wireless portfolio. The new OneWireless Video Solution, which allows for the enhancement of perimeter security by deploying industrial video cameras over the OneWireless network.
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Switching to wireless level detection (08/11/2011)
New developments in wireless communications offer a solution for level monitoring without the need for cabling or the associated risk of damaging the existing installation, and enabling configuration and troubleshooting from a central location.
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Safety system expanded with AS-Interface module (04/10/2011)
The Siemens Industry Automation Division has expanded its Sirius 3RK3 modular safety system with the introduction of a new central module with AS-Interface.
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Fieldbus organisations get together to provide simplified wireless communication 06/09/2011
In a bid to convince the process industry to make the best use of wireless communication technology, PROFIBUS & PROFINET International (PI), Fieldbus Foundation (FF) and the HART Communication Foundation are currently working on the development of an architecture for a WirelessHART gateway.
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Features and benefits of EtherCAT 16/08/2011
Martin Rostan, executive director at EtherCAT Technology Group, explains more about the features and benefits of the EtherCAT industrial Ethernet communication solution.
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Wireless technologies improve efficiency and safety at crushing plants 05/07/2011
Antti Jaatinen, project manager of Minerals Processing Applications at Metso Automation, explains how automation and wireless technologies can provide benefits for customers involved in aggregates production.
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Communications equipped for the future 26/04/2011
Process plant operators demand a high level of reliability and profitability in production. Plants must function in a harsh industrial environment over many years without interruption. The automatic interaction of different systems and components of various manufacturers must be ensured on a continuous basis. Communication systems provide the basis for this type of interaction…
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2010 HART Plant of the Year 08/02/2011
The 2010 HART Plant of the Year 2010 is the MOL Danube Refinery near Budapest. The company is committed to the operation of a predictive maintenance system. In developing its long term strategy the application of devices based on HART technology have a major role to play.
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The fastest way to support PROFIenergy 30/11/2010
HMS supports the ‘green automation initiative’ of the automobile manufacturers with the release of an embedded Anybus-CompactCom PROFIenergy communication module.
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