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INDUSTRIAL-ETHERNET

Industrial ethernet switches combine power and data transfer

Wednesday 10 March 2010

Siemens has fitted three of its industrial ethernet switches with PoE (Power over Ethernet) functionality in accordance with ethernet standard IEEE 802.3af, meaning the switches now offer power and data transfer via industrial ethernet.


Industrial ethernet cabling for harsh environments

Tuesday 01 December 2009

Maser is now offering industrial ethernet cabling end-to-end solutions from cabling supplier Belden, which Maser claims are perfect for Australia’s industrial environment.


Industrial ethernet physical layers for automation

Wednesday 25 November 2009

NEC Electronics has developed a new family of industrial ethernet physical layers (PHY) which the company says will offer 'best-in-class' industrial connectivity.


Rugged industrial ethernet cordsets/patch cords

Wednesday 14 October 2009

Belden has extended its industrial product offering with the addition of a new line of Hirschmann Industrial Ethernet Cordsets and Patch Cords.


Gateway for Triconex fail-safe controllers and Simatic PCS 7

Wednesday 14 October 2009

Siemens has developed the Gateway CM104 TSAA - a new migration solution for integrating Triconex fail-safe controllers into Simatic PCS 7-based control systems.


The importance of connecting: Weidmüller interview

Tuesday 22 September 2009

The need for power, signal and data electrical equipment is strong in the process control industry, but local customers require local, customised solutions, along with a mix of off-the-shelf products. Sarah Falson spoke with Weidmüller Australia's managing director about our unique landscape.


Belden creates new dedicated Australian automation business

Tuesday 01 September 2009

Industrial signal transmission company Belden Australia has created a new automation division designed to provide greater support to its distribution partners for its Hirschmann Automation and Control GmbH and Lumberg Automation brands.


Wieland Samos PLAN v1.2 control software system

Friday 28 August 2009

Treotham Automation is now supplying Wieland’s Samos PLAN v1.2 control software for its Samos PRO modular safety products.


Rockwell upgrades Allen-Bradley Stratix 8000 ethernet switch

Friday 21 August 2009

Rockwell Automation’s Allen-Bradley Stratix 8000 modular managed industrial ethernet switch line has now been upgraded to include some advanced features designed to improve system flexibility and uptime.


Hirschmann expands OCTOPUS networking range

Tuesday 04 August 2009

Hirschmann Industrial ethernet has expanded its range to include a new 10-port switch in the IP67-rated OCTOPUS family of networking devices.


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