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Rockwell Stratix 5200 Switches

Shawn Tierney -
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

Shawn Tierney -
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

Shawn Tierney -
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

Shawn Tierney -
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

Shawn Tierney -
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)

Shawn Tierney -
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:  Listen via Apple, Google, Pandora, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Stitcher, TuneIn, YouTube, Rumble, Amazon Music, Podcast...

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

Shawn Tierney -
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:  Listen via Apple, Google, Pandora, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Stitcher, TuneIn,...

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

Shawn Tierney -
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)

Shawn Tierney -
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:  Listen via Apple, Google, Pandora, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Stitcher, TuneIn, YouTube, Rumble,...

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

Shawn Tierney -
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)

Shawn Tierney -
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:  Listen via Apple, Google, Pandora, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Stitcher, TuneIn, YouTube,...

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

Shawn Tierney -
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:  Listen via Apple, Google, Pandora, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Stitcher,...

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

Shawn Tierney -
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)

Shawn Tierney -
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...

Message (MSG) – ControlLogix to PowerFlex 525? (qa230208)

Shawn Tierney -
Automation Q & A from the Morning Show dated 02/08/23: Recently I was asked by a community member if they could use a MSG instructions in a ControlLogix to communicate with a PowerFlex 525, and I share my thoughts on that question in today's Automation Q&A below: NOTE: If you need...

Industrial Ethernet Switches from Antaira (P136)

Shawn Tierney -
Today my guest is Scott Preston of Antaira who introduces us to their line of Industrial Ethernet Switches in Episode 136 of The Automation Podcast. For more information, check out the "Show Notes" located below the video. Watch the Podcast:  Listen via Apple, Google, Pandora, Spotify, iHeartRadio, TuneIn, YouTube, Amazon Music, Stitcher,...

Eight Advantages of IO-Link

Sean Foley -
IO-Link is an open standard serial communication protocol that allows for the bi-directional exchange of data from sensors and devices that support IO-Link and are connected to a master. The IO-Link master can transmit this data over various networks, fieldbuses, or backplane buses, making the data accessible for immediate action...

Eight Advantages Of Using IO-Link (P131)

Shawn Tierney -
Sean Foley from Banner Engineering covers Eight Advantages of IO-Link in Episode 131 of The Automation Podcast. For more information, check out the "Show Notes" located below the video. Watch the Podcast:  Listen via Apple, Google, Pandora, Spotify, iHeartRadio, TuneIn, YouTube, Amazon Music, Stitcher, RSS, or below: The Automation Podcast, Episode 131 Show...

OT Security with Enrique Martinez of WWT (P117)

Shawn Tierney -
This week Enrique Martinez of WWT discusses OT Security with us on Episode 117 of The Automation Podcast. For more information, check out the "Show Notes" located below the video. Watch the Podcast:  Listen via Apple, Google, Pandora, Spotify, iHeartRadio, TuneIn, YouTube, Amazon Music, Stitcher, RSS, or below: The Automation Podcast, Episode 117...

Cybersecurity, ISA99, and 62443 (P110)

Shawn Tierney -
This week our guest Eric Cosman educates us about Cybersecurity, ISA99, and 62443 on Episode 110 of The Automation Podcast. For more information, check out the "Show Notes" located below the video. Watch the Podcast:  Listen via Apple, Google, Pandora, Spotify, iHeartRadio, TuneIn, YouTube, Amazon Music, Stitcher, RSS, or below: The Automation Podcast,...

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