Networks, Gateways

Three PROFINET Application Profiles Gaining Momentum – Part 3 by Pi Profinews

Three Profinet Application Profiles Gaining Momentum: PROFINET is experiencing a resurgence in the use of Application Profiles, with three profiles leading the way: PROFIsafe, PROFIenergy, and PROFIdrive. In previous issues, we explored PROFIsafe and PROFIenergy, and in this edition, we delve into PROFIdrive. To recap, Application Profiles enhance device compatibility within...

Banner’s Remote I/O (P192)

This week I meet up with Sean Foley of Banner Engineering to learn all about their Distributed Remote I/O Products in this episode of The Automation Podcast. For more information, check out the "Show Notes" located below the video. Watch to the Podcast on The Automation Blog: Listen to the Podcast on...

IEC-62443 Zones, Conduits, and the Red Lion RA10C (P179)

This week my guest is Barry Turner of Red Lion, and he introduces us to IEC-62443 Zones and Conduits, as well as their RA10C Compact Intelligent Firewall in this episode of The Automation Podcast. For more information, check out the "Show Notes" located below the video. Watch the Show on The...

Smart Single Point Load Cell with IO-Link from Mettler Toledo (P178)

This week my guest is Mitch Holdren of Mettler Toledo, and he introduces us to their new Smart Single Point Load Cell with IO-Link in this episode of The Automation Podcast. For more information, check out the "Show Notes" located below the video. Watch the Show on The Automation Blog: The Automation...

ArmorKinetix Distributed Servo Drives by Rockwell Automation (P175)

Today my guest is Jon Vanderpas of Rockwell Automation and he introduces us to Rockwell's new ArmorKinetix Distributed Servo Drives in this episode of The Automation Podcast. For more information, check out the "Show Notes" located below the video. Watch the Show on The Automation Blog: [vimeo 875511532]https://player.vimeo.com/api/player.js The Automation Podcast is also...

Secure, High Speed Industrial Mesh Networks by Rajant (P174)

Today my guests are Steven Griggs and Todd Rigby of Rajant who tell us about their private, secure, and high speed Mesh Networking Products for Industrial Applications in this episode of The Automation Podcast. For more information, check out the "Show Notes" located below the video. Watch the Show on The...

Rockwell Stratix 5200 Switches

Rockwell Automation announced the release of a new line of Stratix switches today. This new line, the Stratix 5200, is said to offer increased functionality and are easier to set up, configure. The Stratix 5200 fully managed switches offer various hardware configurations and features, including: Higher port speed options with...

September’s New PROFINET Products

This month the following five new PROFINET products made PROFINEWS's list: Festo's Modular Remote I/O System with PROFINET and IO-Link Parker Hannifin's New AC Inverter Drives with PROFINET Beckhoff's Ethernet APL Terminals with PROFINET for Hazardous Areas Microchip Technology's New Gigabit Ethernet Switch with AVB/TSN and Integrated PHYs Siemens'...

IO-Link and Mioty Alliance

PROFINEWS has a new story about the IO-Link community working with the mioty alliance to increase their collaborative efforts and cooperate more closely in the future. With that in mind, they’ve created a joint working group focusing on the adaptation of IO-Link (IODD) data models to seamlessly integrate them into...

Panduit Details The Advantages Of Single Pair Ethernet

More and more Industrial Ethernet products are coming with embedded two port switches, which is a welcome trend and is making the daisy chaining of Distributed I/O a growing trend in control system topologies. But daisy chaining your I/O drops can only take you so far (pun intended,) and doesn't...

Beckhoff Talks Future Proofing Automation

In Beckhoff's latest article, "Digitalization for the process industry," they share their vision on how engineers can make their plants "fit for the future" by providing an overview of various concepts for digitalization and flexibility, including: Implement continuous monitoring via NOA Edge Devices Ease field device installation via Ethernet...

OT Security Threats and Risks (P163)

Today my guest is Enrique Martinez of WWT, and we discuss OT Security Threats and Risks in this episode of The Automation Podcast. For more information, check out the "Show Notes" located below the video. Watch the Podcast: [vimeo 846673439 w=750 h=420] The Automation Podcast is also available on most Video and Podcasting...

Eaton’s New Din Rail Mount UPS, Switches, and more (P156)

Today my guest is Rick Conneely of Eaton who introduces us to their Din Rail Mount UPS, Switches, and related products in this episode of The Automation Podcast. For more information, check out the "Show Notes" located below the video. Watch the Podcast: [vimeo 831971537 w=750 h=420] The Automation Podcast is also available...

Product: Beckhoff EPX EtherCAT Box – intrinsically safe I/O in IP67

With the new EPX module series, Beckhoff offers a compact option for Ex i signal acquisition from zones 0/20, 1/21 and Div. 1 as an addition to the wide range of EtherCAT Box modules. With robust IP67 protection, they enable direct and decentralized installation on machines and systems, even...

Prosoft EtherNet/IP to DH+ Gateway (P147)

Today my guest is Dennis Gonzalez of Prosoft who details the capabilities of their AN-X4-AB-DHRIO Ethernet/IP to DH+ Gateway in Episode 147 of The Automation Podcast. For more information, check out the "Show Notes" located below the video. Watch the Podcast: [vimeo 812931146 w=750 h=420] The Automation Podcast is also available on most...

First Look: Red Lion’s New NT5000 Gigabit Industrial Ethernet Switches (M5E38)

I take a first look at Red Lion's newly released Industrial Gigabit Ethernet Switch, the N-Tron NT5000 series, including unboxing and initial setup, in Episode 38 of The Automation Minute, Season 5. [vimeo 811212172 w=750 h=420] The Automation Minute, Season 5 Episode 38 Show Notes: Special thanks to Red Lion for coming...

Highspeed Wireless IO-Link (P145)

Today my guest is Gabi Daniely from CoreTigo who introduces us to their line of Industrial Highspeed Wireless IO-Link Products in Episode 145 of The Automation Podcast. For more information, check out the "Show Notes" located below the video. Watch the Podcast: [vimeo 808803569 w=750 h=420] The Automation Podcast is also available on...

Red Lion’s New NT5000 Managed Gigabit Switches (P144)

Today my guest is Diane Davis from Red Lion who introduces us to their new N-Tron NT5000 line of Managed Gigabit Switches in Episode 144 of The Automation Podcast. For more information, check out the "Show Notes" located below the video. Watch the Podcast: [vimeo 806053321 w=750 h=420] The Automation Podcast is also...

RSLinx – What To Do When The Ethernet/IP Driver Won’t Find Your Device (T006)

In this edition of Automation Tech Tips, I walk through how to setup the Ethernet Devices Driver in RSLinx Classic, which can be helpful if your device is not showing up in the Ethernet/IP driver. NOTE: If you need to learn how to use the CompactLogix, check out my CompactLogix...

BOOTP-DHCP Utility – Why Won’t It Disable BOOTP? (qa230210)

Automation Q & A from the Morning Show dated 02/10/23: I was recently asked by a community member what to do if the BOOTP-DHCP Tool/Utility wouldn't disable the BOOTP setting in a PLC and HMI, and I share my thoughts on that question in today's Automation Q&A below. NOTE: For our...