Industrial Ethernet
Plantwide Ethernet architecture boosts performance & uptime
November 12, 2019
Panduit implemented a plant-wide network technology upgrade in its Costa Rica facility to achieve optimized uptime and productivity. A single scalable architecture, using EtherNet/IP standard networking, provided the flexibility, visibility, and efficiency needed to create a competitive manufacturing environment.
Building a future-proof data processing solution
November 12, 2019
Developing efficient, reliable, and maintainable data handling as part of an IoT solution presents challenges. System integrators looking to deploy IT solutions in the Industrial IoT world are faced with requirement specifications and customizing these applications to suit specific industrial automation (IA) requirements.
Choosing the right plant-level Industrial Ethernet protocol
November 12, 2019
Ethernet dominates industrial automation communications, but users must choose the best industrial protocols for use at various architecture levels. Contextualization is key to transporting raw OT data. Object-orientation promotes consistency and efficiency, and compatibility with the latest programming languages.
New paradigm with network control system technology
November 12, 2019
With a focus on increasing project execution speed and efficiency, new Experion PKS HIVE technology decouples the assignment of IO modules, control strategies to specific controllers and computer resources to servers-delivering a new approach to engineering and maintaining industrial process control systems.
Compact M8 connectors for future-proof data transmission
November 12, 2019
D-coded, circular M8 connectors are an excellent solution for compact and future-oriented data transmission in Industrial Ethernet environments. The symmetrical contact arrangement of its pin connector pattern prevents performance losses and allows stable real-time data transmission with bandwidths up to 100 Mbps.
Looking inside the real-time capabilities of Industrial Ethernet
September 22, 2019
Behind every Industrial Ethernet protocol lies an organization that advances the standardization and popularization of the respective protocol. Each of these organizations has formulated a Time Sensitive Networking strategy. Consequently, we will see nearly all existing protocols again with TSN.
Single Pair Ethernet gears up to impact industrial automation
September 22, 2019
With Single Pair Ethernet technology and Time Sensitive Networking, industrial automation is poised for a leap forward in precision and productivity. With the new, unique SPE protocol for encoding and scrambling data, industrial networks will gain lower EMI, lower cost, reduced cabling weight and higher bandwidth.
Development solution for next generation Ethernet using TSN
July 27, 2019
Industry 4.0 evolution demands interoperability and simplicity in communications. TSN is new generation Ethernet designed expressly to meet those requirements. A NIC card and evaluation kit are a way to get started that will simplify the network infrastructure and enable the coexistence of OT and IT.
Digital twin concept as applied to industrial automation
July 27, 2019
The concept of the Digital Twin is associated with cyber physical systems and provides an innovation that will bring a new look to industrial automation. This article provides an introduction to the technology and the general structure of an industrial automation system built around the digital twin concept.
The end of the Fieldbus Wars?
July 27, 2019
A heckling from Martin Rostan, Executive Director, EtherCAT Technology Group. This article provides a strong opinion on the state of the Fieldbus Wars by a veteran in this industry, but does not necessarily reflect the views of the Industrial Ethernet Book and its staff.