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Contents
With the world about to tip once more into
recession, matters in the industrial networking
firmament are not, perhaps, quite as rosy as they
seemed only a year ago. Luckily, there always
seem to be new or more established market
sectors arriving to help mitigate for adverse
effects elsewhere. The latest manifestation of
this is process and chemical engineering.
The June Frankfurt Achema 2012 show was
a crucial event for these industries; it was
clear that automation technology and related
networks are playing an increasingly important
role, and are fast becoming major drivers.
Demonstrating the importance of the chemical
engineering and the process industries to
industrial network bodies and vendors was the
support provided by PI, the OPC Foundation, the
Fieldbus Foundation, the FDT Group and HART
Communication Foundation.
The distinctions between process/building
automation, and discrete manufacturing, have
become less important as these disciplines
converge. Energy-related industries are leading
the way. For example, many networks now
feature integrated intelligent power supply
equipment to provide important system data.
Such solutions demand the latest networked
communication systems.
Looking at industrial Wireless Sensor Networks
(WSNs), a new study by ON World indicates that
this market has doubled in two years, with
some deployments already having over 3,000
nodes. It also finds that 70% of the surveyed
end-users are planning WSN systems or further
deployments within the next 18 months.
Roughly equal numbers of respondents prefer
WirelessHART or hybrids (typically WirelessHART
and ISA100.11a). Industrial wireless sensing
and control opportunities are also growing for
non-mesh 802.15.4, WiFi, Bluetooth/802.15.1
and Ultra Wideband. Installed wireless industrial
field devices will increase by 550% between
2011 and 2016 when there will be 24m wirelessenabled sensors, actuators and sensing points
deployed worldwide – nearly 40% of them for
new applications that only WSN can facilitate.
Contents
GET CONNECTED…
Industry News
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A look at wireless technologies for industrial applications
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RFID for asset management within a complex industrial site
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A new era of mobility using mobile devices for SCADA
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How to secure industrial Ethernet networks - Part 1
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Making the most of plant assets through network monitoring
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Networks for IEC61499 compliant smard grids
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Controlling linear drive’s 728 axes in 400µs using Powerlink
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Extending industrial reliability standards to control rooms
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CC-Link improves flat panel manufacturer’s productivity
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Working successful motion control via standard Ethernet
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New products
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Global Sources Directory
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Global Suppliers Directory
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Private Ethernet
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Smart technologies
influence automation
THE THREE BIG PREDICTIONS for growth 2012
and beyond in the industrial automation and
process control markets will be, according to
Frost & Sullivan, the energy efficiency, sustainability and smart technologies - including, of
course, industrial Ethernet. The influence from
BRIC and other emerging economies will also
be important.
Based on a survey of several hundred
companies conducted in December last year,
the research paper entitled, ‘The Industrial
Automation Equipment Report’, highlights
areas of growth. Energy efficiency, advanced
technology and geo-economics will transform
the face of industrial automation in the future.
Along with sustainability, these factors are set
to influence product design, project cost and
service capabilities of industrial automation
vendors in the next-generation enterprise,
according to the survey.
Future factories will, according to the
survey, be driven by megatrends such as
cloud computing, cyber security and mobile
and wireless communication technologies.
The need for higher productivity and greater
efficiency will drive organisations to implement
greater interaction between the factory floor
and enterprise across all end-users. This
will also be achieved by using technology
to provide suitable automation solutions,
enabling end-users to gain a competitive edge.
Asset management and flexible manufacturing will also drive factory integration with
enterprise, and there will be high potential for
automation and customised service solutions
in industrial applications.
Sustainability, in terms of energy and
resource efficiency, will be a key ingredient
for the success of the global manufacturing
industry, the study says.
The growing focus on the implementation of
energy efficient solutions in both process and
discrete industries will also promote sustainable manufacturing.
IMS Research is also predicting that the
global industrial automation market will grow
9.5% to $159.8b in 2012, passing $200bn by
2015, driven by the relative strengths of the
US and Chinese markets, and despite financial
uncertainty and instability in European
markets.
The study says that Asia is the largest
consumer of industrial automation products,
and the relative strength of its economy in
2012 is predicted to lead to spending of Euro
51.8bn ($64bn), which represents nearly 40%
of the global market. This has to be good news
for vendors of industrial Ethernet Equipment.
Fast Track switches get
shipboard DNV approval
Fast Track - These Ethernet switches have now been DNV
approved for use on ships.
THREE PRODUCTS IN Harting’s range of Fast
Track switches have been approved for use on
board ships. Types FTS 3100s-A, FTS 3100-A
and FTS 3060-A have been certified to Det
Norske Veritas (DNV) requirements. The type
approval is granted according to guidelines
developed for international shipping.
Fast Track, introduced a couple of years
ago, is a genuinely innovative Ethernet-based
switching technology which recognises, prioritises and accelerates precisely those frames
that are particularly important for the user in
specific automation applications.
The switches recognise important frames,
which are then accelerated using the ‘cutthrough’ method, allowing them to overtake
other frames blocking their path. As a result,
important automation data frames always
reach their destination on time, regardless of
the remaining network load.
In Brief...
Inauguration of embedded technologies group
A global IPv6 challenge
First meeting. Representatives of the companies that attended the inaugural SGET Standardisation Group meeting.
THE FIRST MEETING has been held for the
SGET Standardisation Group for Embedded
Technologies eV, which was formed by a group
of embedded computing manufacturers to drive
standardisation of embedded computing.
With its registered office in Munich, the
group’s aim is to speed development of
new standards for embedded hardware and
software. Various workgroups will cooperate
on embedded computer technologies,
prepare technical specifications, implement
guidelines, software interfaces or the
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system requirements that help meet energy
efficiency, environmental protection and
effective technology and science needs.
So far, 23 companies signed up to support
the founding principles, including Advantech,
Congatec, Data Modul, Kontron, MSC and Seco.
In addition to embedded computer manufacturers at board and system level, chip
and connector manufacturers, research
and educational institutions, embedded
system integrators, OEM solution providers
and industrial users are all invited to join.
WEB PERFORMANCE and security company
CloudFlare has been challenging every website
to support IPv6 before June 6, 2012 (World
IPv6 Day). To help with this aim, CloudFlare
enabled IPv6 support for all of its hundreds of
thousands of customers ahead of the deadline
via its Automatic IPv6 Gateway.
Said CloudFlare's co-founder and CEO, Matthew
Prince, "We hear from businesses and governments that know they need to support IPv6
but lack resources to upgrade their existing
infrastructures. The gateway allows any site to
support the modern IPv6 web without needing
to change their proven, reliable infrastructure."
Go to: www.cloudflare.com/ipv6-challenge, or
use the QR Code:
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Internet to quadruple
in four year’s time
CISCO'S VISUAL NETWORKING INDEX (VNI)
Forecast (2011-2016), the company's initiative
to forecast and analyse IP networking growth
and trends worldwide, projects the significant amount of IP traffic expected to travel
public and private networks, including
Internet, managed IP, and mobile data traffic
generated by consumers and business users.
This year, Cisco has also developed a new
complementary study -- the ‘Cisco VNI Service
Adoption Forecast’ - which includes global and
regional residential, consumer mobile, and
business services growth rates.
By 2016, annual global IP traffic is
forecast to be 1.3 zettabytes (1.3 trillion
gigabytes). The projected increase of global
IP traffic between 2015 and 2016 alone is
more than 330 exabytes, which is almost
equal to the total amount of global IP
traffic generated in 2011 (369 exabytes).
This significant level of traffic growth and
service penetration is being driven by the
increasing number of devices and M2M
connections, plus tablet, mobile phone
and other smart device proliferation.
By 2016, the forecast projects there will
be nearly 18.9bn network connections almost 2.5 connections for each person
on earth - compared with 10.3bn in 2011.
One driver will be faster broadband speeds,
as the average fixed broadband speed is
expected to increase from 9 Mbps in 2011
to 34 Mbps by 2016. The expectation is for
more video, such that by 2016, 1.2m video
minutes (the equivalent of over two years)
will travel the Internet every second, and by
2016, over half of the world's Internet traffic
is expected to come from Wi-Fi connections.
EtherCAT approval for motion control firm
Elmoís Gold servo drives. These have passed the
EtherCAT conformance tests.
SERVO DRIVES by motion control
provider Elmo have passed the EtherCAT
conformance tests, making the company one of
only six to do so, it says.
The advantages of using such compliant
devices include fast, simple network integration, and very high network operation in terms
of efficiency, speed, bus load, etc., plus high
speed cycling and good synchronisation for
optimal multi-axis applications.
Non-compliant products could degrade the
operation of the motion control network,
limit network performance, causing inefficient
bus load, shallow and nondeterministic axes
synchronisation (if at all), and poor cycle time
(if distributed clock is implemented at all).
Switches support IP cameras for Secutech Award 2012
ETHERWAN SPONSORED the Secutech Award
at the recent Secutech show held in the
Taipei Nangang Exhibition Centre, Taiwan.
The company geared up for the awards
demonstration comprising on-site viewing
solutions by providing industrial hardened
Ethernet switches to give connectivity for
40 IP cameras and other devices networked
together at the event.
In this network, 20 of the cameras, plus
NVRs, DVRs and laptops, were connected to
various EtherWAN managed hardened PoE plus
Gigabit Ethernet, and Gigabit combo Ethernet
switches.
Another 20 IP cameras and laptops were
connected to five managed hardened
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Ethernet switches. These allowed camera users
to transmit video at the event without any
difficulty, said the company.
Data/video boosts GbE
test equipment growth
THE GIGABIT ETHERNET (GbE) market is
growing rapidly, according to a new analysis
from Frost & Sullivan.
Called ‘European Gigabit Ethernet Test
Equipment Market’, this says that rapid
growth is being driven by maturing technologies and business models, and increasing
market awareness of both the availability
of such services and their specific benefits.
The hype around cloud technologies has
also contributed to the growing demand for
GbE, says the organisation.
The study also finds that the market
earned revenues of Euro 108.3m in 2010
and estimates this to reach Euro 154.3m in
2015. The research covers 1GbE, 10GbE and
40/100GbE test equipment.
The market is being driven by converged
data and applications such as data, voice
and audio (as well as gaming, and social
networking) sites.
According to the IEEE P802.3ba specification, 100G and 40G are well aligned
with the projected need for more network
bandwidth.
RFID tracks aero-engines
ONE OF PORTUGAL’S leading airlines is TAP
Portugal, and its TAP Maintenance and
Engineering (TAP M&E) division has now
started using RFID technology to track
aircraft engine components undergoing
maintenance. It is thought that this is the
first time that RFID techniques have been
used for such a purpose in this industry.
Developed in partnership with Airbus,
Accenture, OATSystems and Megasis, this
engine maintenance system, called Mobile
Enabled Engine Repair Application (MEERA),
tracks hundreds of engine components
being removed, cleaned, repaired and later
re-assembled.
The RFID procedure provides TAP M&E with
real-time visibility into its tracking process,
from disassembly cycle to aero engine
reassembly, generating operational efficiencies, and providing better and more secure
tracking for all components.
To find out more, go to www.youtube.com/
watch?V=6ZSVXJFBSD8 or use the QR Code:
At the Secutech show. Twenty cameras, NVRs, DVRs
and laptops were connected to various EtherWAN
industrial Ethernet switches.
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A look at wireless technologies
for industrial applications
Wireless communication has been used in industry for over 30 years. Among the first applications was in the
wireless control of cranes in warehouses, where proprietary radios achieved flexible control of moving devices.
During the past decade, standardised radio technologies like Wireless LAN (IEEE802.11), IEEE 802.15.4 and
Bluetooth technology (IEEE802.15.1) have become the dominating technologies for industrial use. Mats
Andersson, CTO connectBlue AB, Sweden looks at the most popular wireless technologies.
MODERN INDUSTRIAL PLANTS comprise many
varied devices interconnected in different
ways. Such devices include simple data
collection units (I/Os) without built-in intelligence, more intelligent devices (sensors with
built-in intelligence, single-loop controllers
or programmable controllers) and supervisory
systems (used as HMI, for data logging and
supervisory control). All are interconnected
using different communication protocols and
media types that - in some cases - can be
replaced by wireless technologies to achieve
a number of advantages.
Fig. 1: PC-based programming tool. This is shown connected to a PLC as a serial cable replacement.
No one technology
No single wireless technology offers all the
features and strengths that fit the various
industrial application requirements, so standardised wireless technologies, such as Wireless
LAN, Bluetooth and IEEE 802.15.4 (as well as
a number of proprietary technologies) are all
used in practise.
The main requirements could either be high
data throughput, or robustness, or low power
(the latter especially for battery operated
devices). Wireless LAN is often used for
production planning and data acquisition, as
well as applications where rapid roaming is
required. Bluetooth is used for HMI, programming and service/maintenance, in addition to
real-time control tasks. Other technologies,
such as IEEE 802.15.4 (ZigBee, WirelessHart
etc.) and Bluetooth low energy, have become
increasingly used for sensors, actuators and a
multitude of other small devices that need to
be interconnected.
The adoption of wireless communication in
an industrial environment is typically a gradual
process. The initial requirements include the
creation of islands of wirelessly enabled
devices connected to an existing infrastructure/wired network.
The wired network may be a standard
IP-based network like Profinet, or an industrial
fieldbus network, such as Modbus TCP,
Devicenet, Controlnet or Interbus-S.
Use of wireless communication
The use of wireless communication can be
divided into the following:
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Fig. 2: RS422/485 multi-drop serial port
communication replacement.
Fig. 3: Serial to Wireless LAN infrastructure.
sSerial cable replacement
sEthernet cable replacement and Ethernet
infrastructure
sSeamless roaming
sFieldbus cable replacement
sApp in a smart phone or other mobile device
sWireless sensors and actuators network
Serial cable replacement. Many of today’s
industrial devices still use traditional serial
interfaces (UART, RS232, RS422 or RS485)
to connect to configuration or programming
tools. These tools are typically connected
ad-hoc when a reconfiguration or reprogramming is needed and the tools normally operate
on a standard PC. The tools typically use an
application dependent or device specific
communication protocol to communicate with
the device. All these abilities make them good
candidates for wireless connections.
Figure 1 shows a PC-based programming tool connected to a PLC with a serial
cable replacement, while Figure 2 shows an
RS422/485 multi-drop serial port communication replacement. Figure 3 shows a serial to
WLAN infrastructure.
There are two ways in which a serial cable
replacement can be created:
sAn external wireless adapter connected to an
external serial port of the industrial device.
The wireless adapter emulates a serial port
and transfers the data over the air.
sA built-in wireless adapter connected
internally to the device electronics.
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The serial cable replacement solution would
either use Bluetooth technology or Wireless
LAN, both of which are standard in most
modern laptops. For an ad-hoc connection,
Bluetooth is the most suitable, while Wireless
LAN often is best suited for connections
through an Ethernet infrastructure.
Ethernet cable replacement and infrastructure. The use of Ethernet based communication
in industrial communication is increasing
dramatically. The most used protocols (Modbus
TCP, Profinet, and Industrial IP) transfer
messages on an Intranet using Ethernet.
Ethernet cable replacements are most
commonly used in industrial applications
where there are mobile, rotating and temporary
Fig. 4: Simple point-to-point Ethernet cable replacement.
This is based on two wireless Ethernet port adapters.
installations with either a need for replacing
the Ethernet cable with a robust and maintenance-free wireless connection, or a need
to connect to a Wireless LAN infrastructure.
For easy set up and wireless configuration, a
transparent Ethernet to a wireless adapter or a
gateway is typically used.
Commonly used scenarios include a simple
point-to-point Ethernet cable replacement
based on two wireless Ethernet port adapters
(Fig. 4). For the wireless connection, Wireless
LAN would be used for applications requiring
high band width, and Bluetooth technology
would be used when robust data transfer and/
or high system density is needed.
Fig. 5: Connecting devices to an existing network.
Industrial adapters can transfer transparent data over the
Wireless LAN network to the wired network backbone via a
standard Wireless LAN AP.
A second scenario (Fig. 5) envisages
connecting devices such as PLCs and HMI
panels to an existing wireless infrastructure,
which is typically a Wireless LAN network.
Whether or not the devices have Ethernet ports
or serial port interfaces there are industrial
adapters available that can via a standard
Wireless LAN access point (AP) transfer transparent data over the Wireless LAN network to
the wired network backbone.
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Seamless roaming. Roaming is used in
data communication where there are moving
devices, such as AGVs, or where the device’s
data communication path changes from one
AP to another. In such cases, the existing
connection performance is affected by the
roaming procedure since a scan for new wireless
networks is required. Then, the established
wireless connection must be terminated before
a new connection can be up and running.
In standard solutions, the device (client)
scans for an available AP, then connects to
it. To maintain the communication connection
with the control system, the client stays
connected to an AP as long as possible. When
the radio signal gets too weak, the client
starts to scan for new APs that can offer a
better radio signal. When such an AP is found
and selected, the client starts a connection
procedure to the new AP. This handover
phase can take anything from 50ms to several
seconds until the communication connection
is fully up and running again (see Figure 6).
Seamless roaming solutions can provide
handover time delays within a few milliseconds. Some of these need APs with supplier
specific solutions, but there are others that use
standard APs with two or more wireless clients
that cooperate on each moving device (again,
see Fig. 6). An advantage of the latter, where
several independent devices are used, is that
roaming can be combined with redundancy.
Fieldbus cable replacement. Well-known
fieldbuses (Profibus, CANBus, DeviceNet,
InterBus-S, etc.) have a large installed base
and a wide range of available products and
devices. The large existing installed base is
the main reason why fieldbuses are installed
in increasing numbers. However, there are
tougher timing requirements when replacing
a fieldbus with a wireless link than there are
when replacing a serial port based device
with a wireless link. There is a large variety of
fieldbuses that are either standard or vendor
specific. An example of such a device is a CAN/
Bluetooth adapter (Fig. 7).
App in mobile devices. Mobile devices such
as iPhone/iPad, Android, Win CE, and LINUX
devices are very widely used in everyday life.
By installing a tailored ‘app’, such mobile
devices can become powerful and cost efficient
tools for industrial applications. Being a thirdparty software program developed specifically
for a smart phone or a mobile device for
industrial applications, an app can be designed
to gather certain data, and to perform specific
tasks - such as to act as an HMI panel or a
remote control.
The wireless communication between the
mobile device and the industrial device
typically uses a Wireless LAN TCP/IP based
network connection or Bluetooth technology
through the Bluetooth Serial Port Profile (SPP).
The new Bluetooth low energy technology will
be suitable for such applications.
Wireless sensors and actuators. The uptake
of wireless communication to sensors and
actuators is forecast to grow fast because of
the increasing need to keep better track of
energy usage, controlling devices, and utilities.
Also, many sensors and actuators are not yet
part of a network and a large portion of these
will be battery powered in order to lower
installation cost.
Sensors and actuators may be of different
types. Some have significant built-in intelligence; others are simple I/O devices serving as
low-end interfaces to the process equipment.
Depending on the requirements, the choice
of wireless technology and its accompanying
implementation strategy may differ. The
software for a simpler sensor or actuator may
be implemented directly in the CPU of the
wireless chipset.
A more demanding device is a vibration
sensor situated on a moving axis. To support
a complete wireless solution, this application
needs an alternative power solution in the form
of a battery or other source. Some wireless
technologies are better suited for low power
modes than others (Table 1). The wireless
interface for such devices can be achieved by
integrating a simple wireless module into the
sensor/actuator, or by using a more advanced
wireless module with a built-in CPU capacity
to handle the sensor/actuator functionality.
Industrial requirements. Industry poses
high demands on the wireless communication,
including providing reliability and robustness,
advanced security features, the need for similar
configuration and operation as commonly used
automation tools, real-time and deterministic
Fig. 6: Seamless roaming. In this case, it has been provided by connectBlue, which uses standard APs with two or more
wireless clients that cooperate on each moving device.
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Fig. 7: A CAN / Bluetooth adapter. A wide range of fieldbuses are either standard or vendor specific.
behaviours may be required, as well as an
elevated temperature range. All these requirements are supported slightly differently by the
various wireless technologies. In the segments
below, the differences are explained in more
detail (see also Table 1):
Bluetooth technology (IEEE 802.15.1) is well
suited for wireless integration of automation
devices in serial, fieldbus and industrial
Ethernet networks. Bluetooth is specified for
devices with high demands on small footprint,
low power consumption and cost-efficiency.
Bluetooth provides a range of 10m but can with a long-range module - cover 200 - 400m
in free line-of-sight. It is cyclic and provides
fast transmission of smaller data packages.
The maximum data throughput is 780 kbit/s
gross (up to ~700 kbit/s net). With Bluetooth
v2.1+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate), the data
throughput is 2.1 Mbit/s gross (~1.5 Mbit/s
net). The latency is 5 - 10 ms, and security
features include 128-bit encryption that offers
protection against data eavesdropping. The
high system density allows several wireless
devices to be connected in the same radio
environment and operate together. Additional
features include Adaptive Frequency Hopping
(AFH), Forward Error Correction (FEC), narrow
frequency channels, and low sensitivity to
reflections / multi-pathing.
Bluetooth v4.0 low energy technology is
well suited for sensors, actuators and other
small devices that require extremely low power
consumption. It offers the following features:
high numbers of communication nodes with
limited latency requirements; very low power
consumption; robustness equal to Classic
Bluetooth; good real-time features (if a small
number of nodes are connected); and a very
short wake-up / connection time.
Wireless LAN (IEEE 802.11) is well suited for
monitoring, configuring and data acquisition,
but can also be used for time critical control.
Further, the built-in roaming functionality
is useful in factory automation applications
with moving devices. Implementing Wireless
LAN in these types of applications often
requires customised solutions, such as tailored
or proprietary roaming software, as well as
frequency planning and specific installation
means. An example is the use of expensive
leakage-cables. With such tailoring, stable
latency and low roaming hand-over delays can
be achieved.
Wireless LAN typically has a range of 200m
(up to 400 - 500m in free line-of-sight) in
the 2.4GHz band and some 50m in the 5GHz
band (802.11a)- free line of sight up to
150m. However, obstacles and interference
could lower the range substantially. The data
throughput is 11 to 54 Mbit/s gross (~5 to 25
Mbit/s net) for IEEE 802.11b/g and 300 Mbit/s
gross (~70 Mbit/s net for IEEE 802.11n).
Security models include WEP, WPA, WPA2, TPIK
and PSK EAP. As IEEE 802.11a operates on the
5GHz band, it allows 19 extra non-overlapping
channels in addition to the three non-overlapping channels in the 2.4GHz band.
ZigBee, WirelessHART and ISA SP-100 are all
used in industrial applications and all are based
Bluetooth
technology
Data throughput
Robustness
Range
Local system density
Roaming
Large scale network
Low latency
Connection set-up speed
Power consumption
Cost
O
++
10-1000m
++
+
++
+
+
on IEEE 802.15.4. The low power consumption makes it well-suited for battery operated
devices. The technologies are mostly used
in applications such as energy monitoring,
process and building automation. The mesh
network functionality makes it capable to
cover wide areas when there are no requirements on low latency.
IEEE 802.15.4 provides for low power
consumption, a short wake-up/connection
time, a high number of communication nodes,
a gross data throughput of 20 - 250 kBit/s
over a range (excluding mesh functionality)
of 75m. It allows for the automatic building
of mesh-networks, and there are alternative
radio possibilities on the 868MHz and 915MHz
bands. Security features include 128-Bit
encryption. See Table 1.
Co-existence. As more than one wireless
technology is often used in parallel, there
could potentially be disturbances which
are not allowed in an industrial application. Therefore, it is important to optimise
co-existence of various wireless technologies
to achieve disturbance-free operation. All
of today’s most used wireless technologies
operate in the 2.4GHz band (Fig. 8) and they
address potential disturbances in the following
manner:
sWireless LAN has three non-overlapping
channels with a 22MHz bandwidth, and uses
Direct-Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS).
DSSS ensures that the transmitted signal
takes up more bandwidth than the information signal that is being modulated, so the
wireless communication link becomes less
vulnerable to disturbances.
sBluetooth technology has 79 channels with
a bandwidth of 1MHz and combines this with
Adaptive Frequency Hopping (AFH) to avoid
interferences. AFH monitors the bit-rate and
when disturbances (such as when another
wireless technology occupies the link) are
found, Bluetooth stops using the occupied
channels. The occupied channel is monitored
in the background and as soon as it is free,
it can be used again. Bluetooth low energy
Wireless LAN / ZigBee / IEEE
WLAN
802.15.4
++
+/50-300m
++
+/+/+/-
Bluetooth
low energy
technology
+/75m + mesh
+/N/A
++
+
++
+
++
10-300m
++
N/A
++
++
++
+++
++
Table 1: This provides a quick overview of the differences between the wireless technologies offered in industrial applications.
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Too crowded?
The 2.4 GHz frequency band is very crowded
– especially so for wireless LAN, which is
well-established throughout offices on to
production planning.
To achieve disturbance-free communication, the wireless LAN must not be peturbed.
One solution is to use the 5GHz band
(IEEE 802.11 a). However, even though
this is currently increasing in popularity
for many industrial applications, there is
a large installed base of IEEE 802.11b/g
networks that requires good co-existence.
Fig. 8: The 2.4GHz frequency band. Wireless LAN,
Bluetooth technology and IEEE 802.15.4 all work in this
same band.
systems. Where wireless LAN and IEEE
802.15.4 are used in parallel, co-existence can
be implemented by making room for some IEEE
802.15.4 channels in-between the three WLAN
channels. This allows WLAN and IEEE 802.15.4
to work reliably in parallel.
When performing a service discovery or
establishing a device connection, Bluetooth
activities can disturb a WLAN network. To
ensure smooth operation in parallel with
other wireless technologies, ConnectBlue has
developed its Low Emission Mode, which allows
co-existence during service discovery and
connection set-up. It combines limited output
power with optimisation of service discovery
and connection set-up parameters. It achieves
this without jeopardising Bluetooth specification or interoperability between Bluetooth
enabled products, which is what is required.
industrial wireless
technology also uses AFH, but only uses 40
x 2MHz wide channels.
sIEEE 802.15.4 has 11 channels with a
bandwidth of 5MHz and is using DirectSequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS).
Mats Andersson is CTO at connectBlue, Sweden.
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The new ‘Flame’ virus is said to
be much larger than Stuxnet
ISSSource’s Gregory Hale says that
the recently discovered ‘Flame’
computer virus is ‘20 times larger
than Stuxnet’. Flame, which has
data-snatching capabilities and
which is hitting machines in Iran
and elsewhere in the Middle East,
was discovered by researchers from
Kaspersky Lab.
FLAME IS UNUSUAL in that it is huge typically 400 times larger than the average
worm. The reason for Flame’s large size
(20Mbytes) is that it is a multi-functional
toolkit for information stealing, completely
reconfigurable by its masters for new tasks.
This virus’ modular architecture allows very
large changes in functionality and behaviour
to be made at any time. In addition, it allows
its operators to use a sophisticated scripting
language called Lua to manage its activities.
It also features advanced code injection
techniques.
Flame, which is a Trojan having worm-like
features, allowing it to replicate in a local
network and on removable media, is reported
to be a sophisticated attack toolkit, and much
more complex than Duqu. There are, though,
links which suggest that its designers had
access to technology used to devise Stuxnet,
such as the ‘autorun.inf’ infection method,
together with exploitation of the same
print spooler vulnerability used by Stuxnet.
Once it has infected a system, Flame
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initiates complex operations, including
spying on network traffic, taking screenshots,
recording audio conversations, intercepting
the keyboard, and more. The data gained is
available to operators through the link to
Flame’s command-and-control servers.
There are reported to be a further 20 modules
that expand Flame’s functionality, but their
purpose is still being investigated.
Flame avoided detection for a time because
of its ‘extreme complexity’, and because it has
been targeting only selected computers. The
virus’ primary purpose, Kaspersky said, ‘appears
to be cyber espionage, by stealing information from infected machines’ and sending it to
servers across the world.
Interfere with security?
Can Flame interfere with SCADA and ICS
security? As yet, there is little evidence
that it is doing so because as currently
configured, it is an information stealer. There
has been no evidence so far that it currently
has SCADA or ICS related modules installed.
So, for control engineers, the good news is
that like Stuxnet, Flame seems to be highly
targeted, and like Duqu, it steals information
rather than destroying equipment. However,
this new, sophisticated, government sponsored
worm does seem to be targeted at industry,
and the energy industry in particular, which is
a major concern.
Flame was devised, Kaspersky Labs believes,
no earlier than in 2010, but it is still
undergoing active development. Its creators are
constantly introducing changes into different
i n du st r i a l e t h e r n e t bo o k
modules, while continuing to use the same
architecture and file names. A number of
modules were either created or changed in
2011 and 2012. Its origin is as yet unknown,
though it is suspected to come from either the
USA (with help from Israel), or from Israel (or
possibly Brazil), though a number of systems
in the Middle East have been hit by this virus.
Destruction of communications
If there is war between Israel and Iran, Israel
will, it is thought, with US assistance, deploy
an array of high tech armaments to ruin the
country’s air defence systems by making them
effectively deaf, dumb and blind. Then, a new
version of the Stuxnet virus (possibly Flame,
or as a result of Flame) will be used to destroy
Iran’s command centres.
Israel is said to be aiming the destruction of all
of Tehran’s communication and network surveillance, including electrical plants, radar sites and
command centres, plus Iran’s Internet, mobile
phone network and emergency frequencies.
Kaspersky Labs has said that the ‘complexity
and functionality of the newly discovered
malicious program exceed those of all other
cyber menaces known to date, including
Stuxnet itself’.
The organisation says that, ‘unlike with
conventional warfare, the more developed
countries are actually the most vulnerable’.
At the time of going to press, Flame is
reported to have collected information
in Israel and the Palestinian territories,
Sudan, Syria, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia and
Egypt. Iran, however, has been hardest hit.
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RFID case study
RFID for asset management
within a complex industrial site
Asco, a company in the development, production and processing of high precision steel and titanium
components for the aircraft industry, has a complex production environment, which makes tracking of
components in the manufacturing chain difficult. Now, however, the company has used RFID techniques to
consistently improve the management of its machining supports - with significant benefits.
RFIDea, a Belgian company specialising in
RFID that became part of the Zetes Group in
2011, was selected to undertake the project.
“Zetes-RFIDea had a number of important
assets,” Hervé Le Grand continues. “First,
it offered the potential to integrate several
types of hardware, which didn’t tie us to one
particular supplier. Secondly, its offer included
analysis as well as project implementation,
support and maintenance services. Finally, after
comparing proposals from several providers, it
was apparent that the analysis made by ZetesRFIDea was also the most relevant”.
Extremely robust tag
A BOEING 747. ASCO develops high precision steel and titanium components for the aircraft industry (photo - Cisco).
ASCO IS A COMPANY specialising in the development, production and processing of high
precision steel and titanium components for the
aircraft industry. Despite a complex production
environment, the company has consistently
improved the management of its machining
supports using RFID techniques.
Asco deploys machining supports for the
production of mechanical parts destined for
customers including Airbus and Boeing. The
company owns over 2000 machining supports,
spread out over five buildings. These supports,
which are either the property of Asco or its
customers, must be regularly maintained and
periodically audited. It is therefore useful to
know whether the tooling is physically present
in the company, its exact location and what
its status is.
No way to co-ordinate
Previously, parts were identified using a number
(though not unique to each part). The identifier
designated the type of tool combined with an
operation type. Unfortunately, two identical
parts destined for the same production
process could have the same number with no
way of differentiating them in the database.
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Moreover, there were different databases
for design, the production workshop, the
controller, and for sales representatives. Since
these different databases were not linked, it
was extremely difficult to obtain an overall view
of a tool’s status.
Moreover, information was manually encoded,
which led to errors. Finally, since tools might
be used in different buildings on the site, it
was difficult to locate them during maintenance
procedures. Therefore, new machining supports
were produced without being really necessary,
and time was wasted trying to locate parts. This
affected production.
Before recommending a solution, ZetesRFIDea undertook an audit of Asco’s processes,
including many tests. It was necessary to ensure
tags were resistant to the extreme conditions
they would be subjected to (spattering of
glowing metal filings and the use of cutting
oil). This presented the first major challenge.
Also, the machining supports to be identified
were made of stainless steel; a major obstacle
to reading information accurately using RF.
A dozen tags from different suppliers were
tested under a variety of conditions 24 hours
a day for 30 to 40 days. Only two passed the
qualification test, and Omni-ID’s MAXtag RFID
UHF Gen2 IP65 was retained. To meet Asco’s
software requirements, Zetes-RFIDea, in collab-
RFID the answer
To resolve these problems, Asco decided to
implement an RFID solution. “We immediately
thought of RFID because of the opportunity to
increase process automation and its potential
for location tracking,” explains Hervé Le Grand,
of Fixture Shop Support at Asco.
“However,” he said, “given the complex
environment in which that technology had to
operate, a complete audit of our site and operational needs proved to be necessary before
making the final decision.”
RFID tags in boxes at Asco. The company deploys
machining supports for the production of mechanical parts
destined for like Airbus and Boeing.
oration with the client’s IT team, developed
three modules: one for creating objects; one for
carrying out maintenance, and one for doing
audits. These modules can be easily accessed
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An RFID terminal. Object creation, maintenance and audit
modules can be accessed via such portable terminals.
RFID case study
via portable terminals. Data enabling supports
to be located is obtained using fixed RFID
readers fitted with proximity sensors. Positioned
at the entrances and exits of buildings, they
have no footprint on the ground, which ensures
operator safety and collision avoidance.
The use of two proximity sensors makes it
possible to ascertain movement of each part
(either incoming or outgoing) and to trigger an
alarm system in the case of incorrect handling,
which might damage the component.
Fixed and portable sensors were needed to
meet function and robustness requirements
in a restrictive industrial environment. Again,
various tests were carried out. The Siemens
RF670R fulfilled the requirements for fixed
sensors and the Motorola MC9090 was retained
for the PDA sensors.
The whole solution was implemented by ZetesRFIDea, and the company is also involved with
the project for further support and maintenance
services.
Updated lists in 24 hours
Implementing this project was a major challenge
for Asco, but the company now benefits from a
completely automated tool management process
and receives information updates in real time.
Because of this, knowledge of the machine
park corresponds to reality and, there have
been fewer losses from supports.
Additionally, each tool’s ID card is located in
a unique database accessible to everyone. When
annual audits are being conducted, the lists can
be extracted very quickly; previously, it could
take a month and a half to answer a customer’s
question. Now, the customer can have all the
information needed within 24 hours.
This improvement to response time is having
a major impact on Asco’s relationships with
customers.
Among the other advantages of this RFID
system are that the work of controllers has
advanced considerably. Lists of tools to be
inspected for the month are generated automatically. Each building on the site also
has its own controller who also obtains
his/her own list of tools, which greatly
facilitates the organisation of their work.
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Another RFID terminal at Asco’s plant. Each tool’s ID card
is located in a database accessible to all needing to know.
Finally...
The main advantages of this RFID solution for
Asco, therefore, are as follows:
A co-ordinated database of machining
supports has been provided for the company:
sInformation is now available in real time
sSignificant time-saving results
sPrecision information is provided
sThe easy location of tools
sMore efficient workflow and organisation has
been provided
sFacilitated auditing, and also better customer
relations as a result of all these benefits.
Case study provided by Zetes-RFIDea and Asco.
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technology
A new era of mobility using
mobile devices for SCADA
SCADA systems have been in use since the 1950s and their essential contribution to the process industry
continues. However, a new breed of mobile SCADA systems, which offer the same functionality but via mobile
devices, are quickly gaining ground as organisations realise the limitations inherent in the traditional model
of fixed visualisations within a dedicated control room. Christian Schad explains.
MOBILE DEVICES - smartphones, tablets and
Blackberrys etc - influence every aspect of
our lives, both in the workplace and at home.
According to Ofcom (the independent regulator
for the UK communications sector), a quarter of
all adults now use a smartphone.
Moreover, new research commissioned by
global financial services firm Morgan Stanley
implies that soon, sales of smartphones and
tablets will overtake that of PCs.
This sets the scene for another major shift in
the extent to which mobile working will continue
to change the way organisations operate.
Already the ‘enterprise mobility’ generation
of business people expect to have ‘anytime
anywhere’ access to information systems. It
is now the turn of process automation, with
‘engineering mobility’ software bringing much
needed support to automation engineers.
The latest mobile SCADA systems, provide
the same level of functionality as traditional
systems, but via a mobile device. These systems
are fast becoming more popular because they
can help overcome the limitations inherent in
the conventional model.
Benefits of mobile SCADA
By using an existing Wi-Fi and GPRS infrastructure with an ordinary smartphone or
tablet, skilled process engineers can monitor
single or many SCADA and PLCs that monitor
and control complex automation systems from
a single mobile device. It is now possible for
engineers to have live remote access to monitor
and control operations and respond quickly
unplanned downtime.
With the addition of CCTV cameras, he or
she can also video stream live pictures of
the location where the problem has occurred
right onto his/her mobile device, enabling an
immediate visual appreciation and examination
of the severity of the issue whilst en route to
fix the problem (Fig. 1).
As a result, engineering staff can effectively
have a 100% remote control room in their
hand, which can either make an existing control
operation more efficient, or avoid the need for
manning a fixed control room altogether.
Although the mobile SCADA system is not
intended to replace or replicate existing
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Fig. 1: Mobile SCADA network. Showing how client mobile devices can link to the SCADA network. Using an existing Wi-Fi
/ GPRS infrastructure with an ordinary smartphone or tablet, engineers can monitor single or many SCADA and PLCs that
monitor and control complex automation systems from a single mobile device.
SCADA, it works independently of an existing
main SCADA system, so if the latter fails for
any reason, the mobile SCADA provides a level
of contingency and will continue monitoring.
ROI figures from existing users show mobile
SCADA systems can significantly reduce the cost
of unscheduled downtime by up to 60%, with
the extra benefits of faster throughput levels,
up to 30% greater productivity and all round
better resource utilisation.
Promising results
Reports from these early adopters have shown
that engineering mobility applications clearly
benefit the bottom line. For example, Munich
Airport can handle 12 more aircraft a day, and
Lugato, a chemicals manufacturer, ships an
extra truckload of finished goods daily. Such
gains have been made simply because of lower
unplanned system downtime through early
problem detection and faster response.
Consider the following process scenarios:
sHigh levels of process automation
sMany conveyors and sorting stations
sA reliance on minimal human intervention
sA requirement to process high volumes with
sa very high throughput
sTight shipment deadlines or a requirement to
supply ‘just-in-time’ to production
sA dependence on the reliability of its
automation systems to meet service level
agreements and KPIs
sThe high financial impact resulting from
unscheduled downtime.
A mobile SCADA system can deliver significant
ROI to an organisation in well under a year.
Tighter SCADA security
Is security a concern? Following recent
compromises to the security of traditional
SCADA systems, it is natural to wonder whether
mobile SCADA could leave an organisation exposed to the same issues. The idea of
mobile SCADA security could be regarded as
an oxymoron; looking more closely at the way
such systems work reveals a different picture.
Secure mobile data communication can now
be simply implemented through end-to-end
encryption methods, either based on 256
bit AES encryption keys or through hardware
encryption via smart card authentication. These
methods bring very high security to mobile data
communications, which independent organisations, such as the Frauenhofer Institute, have
verified exceeds that required for wired data
communications.
Provided that the architectural design has
ensured that security has been implemented
correctly, introducing mobile SCADA will not
increase security risks according
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Without user authentication, logging operational events is fairly pointless, since it is
impossible to prove who carried them out.
Mobile SCADA systems can intelligently
enhance the security of existing systems by
granting or denying access to individual users
or user groups. In this way, employees will
not have access to systems and processes
that fall outside his or her responsibility. Mobile
SCADA allows different employees to be reliably
identified by the hardware ID of the mobile
terminal assigned to them.
Unlike a fixed workstation, a mobile device is
carried with the employee and cannot be used
by anyone else without their knowledge. This
can directly prevent unauthorised access.
Security loopholes
Even today, SCADA visualisation systems and
terminals are often implemented with little
consideration as to security. Systems may
be left open and accessible, so that every
employee, irrespective of qualification, has
access to the workstation and can freely
perform tasks. User authentication is often not
required; even when this is so, our experience
has shown that employees will leave systems
logged on or share user names and passwords.
Some systems provide no security functionality
to assign permissions to employees. Even where
role based permissions are supported, because
of the high engineering labour required, this is
usually only crudely implemented.
Also, authorisation structures can be overly
complex and need assistance from external
service providers, so authorisation structures
are not kept up-to-date with daily operational
changes (frequently not even corrected later).
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i n du st r i a l e t h e r n e t bo o k
Today, IT security systems are mainly concerned
with making a system ‘safe’ from external
attack. Internal security is often neglected,
even though damage caused by employees
can far exceed any damage caused by external
attacks. It is exactly here, that mobile SCADA
can improve overall system security. By cutting
unscheduled downtime, improving response
times and resource utilisation levels to resolve
inherent security issues present within traditional SCADA systems, we can expect many more
organisations to investigate this potential.
technology
to this independent assessment.
Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) is a
specification for the encryption of electronic
data, which is now used worldwide because of
the high security provided. AES is a security
standard based on a symmetric-key algorithm,
so the same key is used for both encrypting and
decrypting the data.
AES was originally introduced in 2001 after
beating 15 other security standard designs. It
has a fixed block size of 128 bits and a key
size of 128, 192, or 256 bits. Until May 2009,
the only successful published attacks against
the full AES were side-channel attacks on
some specific implementations. The design and
strength of all key lengths of the AES algorithm
(i.e., 128, 192 and 256) are sufficient to protect
classified information up to the SECRET level.
TOP SECRET information will require use of
either the 192 or 256 key lengths.
To test mobile SCADA security, Research In
Motion (RIM) asked the Fraunhofer Institute
for Secure Information Technology (SIT) to
conduct an in-depth security evaluation of the
BlackBerry Enterprise Solution in the institute’s
IT Security Testlab with EXTEND7000. The aim
was to evaluate this solution against wellaccepted principles of the IT security community
by performing an extensive hands-on analysis of
the components, interfaces, software platform,
environment and protocols.
Fraunhofer Institute inspected all aspects
of encryption, key exchange, smartphone
management and server security using
accredited SIT testing tools. The organisation
confirmed that this solution complied with
state-of-the-art security and recommended
that companies should change the standard
BlackBerry smartphone encryption setting
to use AES encryption. This provides strong
protection against known attack methods. There
is some loss of some management features, but
core functionality is not reduced.
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Securing Ethernet-based
industrial networks – 1
CONNECTIVITY to all enterprise processes has
increased productivity while reducing the time
to market for new offers, but this has resulted
in a new path for both desirable and undesirable connections.
Many of today’s industrial networks and application layers use standard Ethernet with Internet
Protocol to connect to the enterprise network
and, in turn, the Internet. The benefits include
increased visibility of plant floor activities, integration with back-office applications, and lower
total cost of ownership. However, this affects
the security and availability of the industrial
network, as well as the automation and control
systems they interconnect.
Security should be applied to loss of assets
(including product, plant, production, or intellectual property), injury, and/or damage to
personnel, products, tools, machines, the environment or company reputation. There is no
‘one-size-fits-all’ solution to improving
security; it requires changing processes and
managing risk.
The right approach
The first step in determining a security strategy
for an industrial network running EtherNet/IP
or similar appliction protocol entails identifying
potential risks. Such concepts are expounded
upon in ISA99’s Security for Industrial
Automation and Control Systems: Establishing
an Industrial Automation and Control Systems
Security Program documents. An earlier
document from ISA99 is also useful: Security for
Industrial Automation and Control Systems Part
1: Terminology, Concepts, and Models.
The risk for any particular device/system is
the expectation of loss expressed as the probability that a particular threat will exploit a
particular vulnerability with a particular consequence1.
While security incidents in the IT environment can result in the loss or corruption of
information, in industry, cyber security
incidents can physically affect production or
the health, safety, or environment of the organisation and the surrounding community. For
each risk, these questions should be asked:
● What are the consequences?
● What is the likelihood of the risk occurring?
● Cost of prevention vs the cost of the impact?
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Highly public lapses in the guarding of industrial networks have led to a new awareness. Security is an
essential element of network design and management in today’s industrial enterprise. Guidelines produced by
the ODVA, and abridged here in two parts by James Hunt, introduce the concept of cyber-security for
Industrial Ethernet. They provide direction regarding important considerations for cyber security.
The cost of implementing security should be seen against loss of assets: product, plant, production, intellectual
property, injury, and/or damage to personnel, products, tools, machines, the environment and company reputation
Reducing risk
Costs and tradeoffs
There are various general ways to reduce risk.
The first is to use a Defence-in-Depth approach.
There is no single device or method that will
secure a network, so it is necessary to build a
system that works together with many layers
of protection. Defence-in-Depth applies to both
the network’s physical and electronic security.
To physically secure the network, access to the
network devices should be controlled. There are
very few factory floor personnel who need
access to all industrial applications, so limit
access as far as possible.
To electronically secure the network, multiple
barriers or virtual walls should be installed
around and within it. This makes an attack
more difficult and limits spread should one
occur. Then institute a process which ensures
that all devices have the most recent security
patches and anti-virus updates.
A third way is to minimise time to recovery.
Regardless how many methods are used to
prevent attack, users should be prepared to
handle such an incident. They should have
copies of system configurations, plant
diagrams, etc., stored in a secure location for
disaster recovery.
There are significant benefits to connecting
automation and control networks with
enterprise networks, but there are tradeoffs
between risks and costs. Security is about
minimising the risks and threats while taking
maximum advantage of the benefits. For
example, in connecting the plant to the
enterprise, certain types of traffic flows and
applications to communicate may be allowed,
but others with greater risk need to be
restricted.
EtherNet/IP, like most industrial protocols,
uses unencrypted messaging. The encrypting
and decrypting of messages would significantly
increase both the cost and processing delays
in the end devices. In addition, most
automation and control networks are protected
through network isolation (air-gaps) or through
numerous security techniques (Defence-inDepth). For example, one method of increasing
availability is to limit the traffic flow to the
automation and control network. Limiting the
flow to trusted devices on the plant floor significantly reduces risk.
Confidentiality, authentication, and integrity
are normal parts of any secure communications
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IT vs industrial requirements
The IT and industrial departments employ
different methods to achieve their goals
because of differing requirements. IT networks,
outside of data centres and servers, have
relatively low requirements for determinism and
availability. A user can wait many seconds for
a web page to load or wait hours for a problem
to be fixed. Industrial networks, however, have
much stricter requirements for determinism and
availability.
Many industrial processes require message
timings on the order of tens of milliseconds
and 99.999% availability. Determinism and
availability requirements for both groups may
become more stringent as the IT department
adds voice and video traffic on their network,
and as multi-axis motion control and safety
is added to industrial networks.
IT departments achieve goals by providing
many security layers. One such layer is the
firewall that separates the entire enterprise
network from the Internet and other networks.
This inspects all incoming and outgoing
packets, and drop any potentially harmful
packets. Within the enterprise network, another
layer of security is provided by placing limitations on who can access a set of data. Yet
another layer is provided by requiring all
network servers and PCs to have the latest
antivirus and OS patches.
requirements – often, these will match the
same requirements for data centre systems,
where patches are applied during scheduled
downtime – the same thinking can be applied
to automation systems.
It is also important for automation departments
to explain traffic patterns to other departments.
Usually, devices that communicate via
EtherNet/IP do not access or send information
with devices outside the company, so the risk of
a virus infiltrating the enterprise network from
an EtherNet/IP device is very low.
Also, based on traffic patterns, network filters
and firewalls can be configured to prevent
security problems on the enterprise network from
affecting devices on the industrial network and
vice versa.
Best practices
The following breaks down best practices by
the types of industrial network installations.
These represent the level of interconnectivity
between the industrial and enterprise networks.
The security approach should align with the
size and connectivity of the network. Moreover,
extensions and implementations may develop
and migrate with time, so the security considerations for the industrial network would
parallel such developments.
The best practices outlined with each type of
network are, therefore, additive – the security
best practices for an isolated control network
with a single controller would also apply to an
isolated control network having many
controllers.
factory automation
over the Internet, but there are fairly large and
expensive communication devices at work in
the process (including encryption). Requiring
devices to perform these encryption activities
would either drastically slow down communication rates, slow down the ability to perform
control functions, or need very expensive CPUs
to be installed in these devices. Delays through
encryption, decryption and increased CPU
processing overhead simply cannot be tolerated
in most automation and control systems.
When things get
quiet, manufacturers
lose money.
Security – working with IT
If an OS patch is applied to an automation
network the moment it becomes available, the
machine is forced to reload – this is clearly
unworkable for automation systems. Instead,
the automation department should work with
the IT department to explain the automation
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configure traffic filters so that normal traffic
isn’t blocked. Switch ports not regularly used
should be disabled to prevent accidental
connection to the industrial network.
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Device maintenance
Integrating the industrial network with the enterprise
network: a risk factor behind a potential security incident
For an isolated control network having a
single controller, this is the smallest and least
complex (Fig. 1). These may be in small,
single-operator shops, or there could be a large
number of isolated work cells within an organisation. While they only have a single
controller, they may have a large number of
adapters and I/O points that require many
switches.
Because these systems are considered small
and isolated from the enterprise network, the
risks are limited. An attacker would have to be
in direct contact with the network to affect its
operation. The main threat is from infected
computer resources (laptops, USB sticks and
other media attached via a computer on the
network). Users should scan all devices prior
to connecting them, or have a company-owned
secure laptop available for users that need to
connect for maintenance or debugging. Even
systems not having a virus can affect availability if, for example, they are configured to
act as a DHCP server or have incorrectly
configured network settings.
Another possible threat includes the destruction or manipulation of the controller code
(unintentional or intentional). Since these
systems usually don’t have many operators,
there may not be any tracking of changes made
to the controller or other network devices. The
consequences usually result in the lack of availability of the controller or other resource. An
incident may have health, safety, or environmental effects, but will typically be limited
to the area around the industrial network.
Configurations should be backed up and stored
in a secure location.
It is fairly common for larger users to have
maintenance contracts on some devices that
require a technician to monitor and perform
regular maintenance on a device, either locally
or via secure remote access. If maintenance
is being conducted locally, a strict policy must
be enforced on access to the industrial and
enterprise networks. Individuals should not be
allowed to connect unknown devices without
first being checked for current anti-virus
updates, software patches or compatibility with
the network and applications.
If the maintenance needs to be conducted
remotely (dial-up phone line, cellular router,
VPN, Internet, etc.), then the network is
considered to be enterprise connected and an
integrated system, and should be treated as
such. A security policy and procedure must be
enforced, dictating the authorised users and
activity for this connection. The remote
connection should use a network segmentation
device and should be monitored for any activity
outside the recognised security policy.
If the device has a web interface or SNMP,
it is recommended that the default password
be changed. Also, avoid posting the password
in a public or non-secure location. Disable
unnecessary ports and services.
End-device security
Devices in the industrial network running a
common OS allow introduction of malware, such
as a virus, worm, Trojan horse or other common
end-device attack, which usually target the
common OS. Anti-virus software and regular
patching are all common mechanisms to reduce
the potential of an attack or downtime
resulting from one of these.
An end-device in an industrial network may
not be able to be patched as easily or regularly
as, for example, an enterprise computer, but
a regular maintenance schedule should be
Managed switches
While not required for performance reasons in
an isolated control network, managed switches
can improve network security. They can be
configured to limit the traffic rate on a perport basis, using known traffic patterns, via
port-based security (e.g., MAC or IP port
security). The switch’s management features
(e.g., QoS, IGMP) can also improve network
security. The effect of a network storm resulting
from a virus or damaged equipment can be
minimised this way. Users should be careful to
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Fig. 1: An isolated control network with single
controller. Such networks may only have a single
controller, but can have a large number of adapters and
I/O points that require many switches.
developed and kept. Many embedded systems,
such as the PLC/PAC or EtherNet/IP remote I/O,
do not use these operating systems. Such
systems are less complex and do not support
as many networking features as an office PC,
so need fewer security updates.
Since many EtherNet/IP devices use non-IT
hardware and operating systems, the number of
viruses, worms, Trojan horses, etc., has remained
minimal. However, industrial automation and
control systems may be affected by standard
DoS attacks on the network, or EtherNet/IP PCbased devices could be affected through
standard email, webpage, and file exchange
attack methods.
End devices having common operating
systems, such as a Windows-based machine,
should have security applied for protection
such as virus software and should be upgraded
and maintained on a regularly scheduled basis.
In addition, the use of browser and other
Internet applications has been a significant
source of security breaches and attacks.
Consider limiting Internet access or network
accessibility of end-devices in the production
environment.
Network management
This plays a key role in any automation and
control security approach. Monitoring network
and application services is key to recognising
and reacting to attacks or breaches. For
example, attacks based on sending malformed
packets allow an attacker to either disrupt or
take over commercial or industrial devices.
Malformed packet attacks are possible because
of incomplete or non-robust implementations
of the existing TCP/IP suite and industrial
protocols. Malformed packets and other
improper communication can adversely affect
performance, or could breach a device.
Managing and monitoring of the network and
automation and control devices for CIP errors
will help identify and stop such threats, or at
least identify possible security breaches. Best
practices include setting thresholds in the end
devices and controllers to warn operations
personnel that abnormally high packet failures
or other unexpected conditions have occurred.
Similarly, monitoring and management of key
network statistics and errors can help prevent
attacks targeted at both end devices and the
network infrastructure itself.
Using encryption for access to the network
infrastructure is an IT best practice suited for
plant networks. SNMP v3, SSH and HTTPS for
accessing and managing infrastructure devices
are included among these. Encryption is also
accompanied by use of authentication and
authorisation for access to network infrastructure (logins, passwords and access to individual
parameters). Simple actions like posting
banners on login pages to indicate the type of
switch being accessed can help limit errors or
unintentional mistakes.
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Fig. 2: An isolated control network with many controllers. Networks of this type can
have a multi-layered architecture using managed switches and VLANs to segment the
larger number of devices, including local servers.
Many controllers
Larger installations may need more than one controller on the industrial
network, but corporate policy may require that the industrial network
be isolated from the enterprise network (Figure 2). Networks of this
type can have a multi-layered architecture using managed switches and
VLANs to segment the larger number of devices, including local servers.
Controllers can be put into different VLANs to improve overall system
performance and availability by separating traffic between devices.
Because of the extra complexity of such networks, it is possible for an
incident at one end of a facility to affect a device on the other end,
although VLANs help limit the effect. An attacker would still need to be
in direct contact with the network to affect plant operations but this
may occur more often than in single controller networks. A larger organisation may have contractors working alongside employees maintaining
or operating equipment. The industrial network may exist throughout
an entire facility and, in addition, may have many open and susceptible
network ports.
As with the single controller network, one of the main threats comes
in the form of infected computer resources. Another threat that is shared
between single and multiple controller systems would be the unintentional or intentional destruction or manipulation of the controller code.
In the multiple controller case, it may be because of an attacker maliciously attempting to affect the process, or it could come from the plant
engineer uploading a program to the wrong controller. In general, these
incidents would be very similar to the single controller case, but the
consequences would not be limited to affecting only the local area.
An incident at one location may affect the area surrounding the
controller, another area at the facility, or the entire facility. Incidents
on this type of network would not typically affect many facilities unless
a dedicated industrial network had been configured between those
facilities.
Networks having many controllers can be larger and more complex than
any one person can manage, so it is good practice to develop detailed
policies and procedures to ensure that security practices are being
followed. The industrial network should be designed to protect the
devices and controllers from inadvertent events that may disrupt normal
operations.
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Making the most of plant assets
through network monitoring
An automation plant’s fieldbus or industrial Ethernet system is an asset that should require permanent
diagnosis as the basis of a comprehensive asset management. Thorsten Szczepanski and Tobias Thobaben show
how asset management techniques can be applied to automation plant networks to enable preventative
maintenance and reduce downtime to a minimum.
● Identification
of assets;
of the asset history, economic and
technical data;
● Organising the use and condition of preservation of assets;
● Asset health and online diagnostics.
The essential aspects of an asset management
system, therefore, are data acquisition, aggregation and integration, so that the data
collected can be interpreted and shown in the
asset management software.
The aggregation and integration of data is
vital for executive operators to base their operational decisions on – see Figure 1 for the
resulting layer model.
However, if asset management significance is
compressed to calculating key plant values, it is
ultimately the task of those responsible for the
overall operation (operational management). As
further optimisation of a company's production
process offers little chance of success for many,
today’s focus is increasingly aimed at intelligent
maintenance. As a prerequisite for this kind of
maintenance, it is necessary to follow several
steps, beginning with implementation of field
devices and the fieldbus as described below.
PHOTO: BASF LUDWIGSHAFEN
● Provision
THE IDEA of plant asset management has been
adopted for automation technology over the
years. One definition of the term as used in the
process industry has been introduced by Namur
recommendation NE91, which defines asset
management as activities and measures
designed to preserve or increase the value of
investments. This includes operational
management, process management, process
optimisation, value-preserving and value-added
maintenance.
To achieve this, the cost of maintaining and
upgrading the system must be optimised
towards maximising system availability for
production. Therefore, plant asset management
involves various operational levels of which the
perspectives vary widely.
From the management’s viewpoint, the asset
management system should provide business
profitability figures. For the operator, however,
what is important is whether the system can
continue to produce (e.g., whether a new batch
can be started), or whether maintenance
measures must be performed beforehand.
For maintenance technicians, asset
management system information is needed to
carry out maintenance and repair orders, while
control system employees must know which
device parameters are to be set, when and by
whom.
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Integrated information system
Asset management permeates all phases of the
life cycle of production, from planning the
construction and operation to maintenance and
repair as well as recycling. A [plant level] asset
management system typically interacts with
both MES and ERP, as well as process control
systems. An essential task of plant asset
management is to provide an integrated information system that supports different levels of
operational duties at optimum performance.
According to VDI / VDE 2651, plant asset
management duties in the process industry are:
System assets
Intelligent devices, such as sensors in plants
that can detect errors and self-diagnostic leaks
or short circuits on their own, are often
considered to be assets. Such devices depend
on digital communication (the fieldbus)
between them and the controller to use their
Fig. 1: The asset management layer model. The aggregation and integration of the
data is especially vital for executive operators to base operational decisions upon.
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What makes the TTCN-3 programming language so special?
Testing and Test Control Notation Version 3 is an internationally standardised testing language that
is a product of the ETSI Technical Committee MTS (Methods for Testing and Specification). It has been
proven to work in very large and complex industrial tests, e.g., of 3G network elements.
TTCN-3 is a programming language that has been used for more than 15 years in standardisation, as
well as in industry, and it was specifically designed for testing and certification. TTCN-3 has a similar
look and feel to a typical programming language, but as well as typical programming constructs, it
contains all the essential features needed to specify test procedures for functional, conformance,
interoperability, load and scalability tests. These test-specific features are unique compared with
traditional scripting or programming languages, and are technology-independent. TTCN-3 is suited for
the following applications: mobile communications (LTE, WiMAX, 3G, TETRA, GSM); broadband
technologies (ATM, DSL); middleware platforms (WebServices, CORBA, CCM, EJB); Internet protocols
(SIP, IMS, IPv6 and SIGTRAN ); smart cards; and automotive (AUTOSAR, MOST, CAN).
Constantly developed and maintained at ETSI by leading testing experts from industry, research institutes
and academia, TTCN-3 can be applied to a variety of application domains and types of testing. These
include IEEE, IETF and telecoms protocol testing, plus real-time, safety critical system, software,
performance and web services testing.
TTCN-3 is used to specify tests and in which order to execute them. TRI and TCI standards define test
system architecture. TTCN-3 tools are required to support internal interfaces, and they allow re-use
of test platform components with different tools, but also for different System Under Tests (SUTs).
The construction of a TTCN-3 test system requires the following: a TTCN-3 test suite; a TTCN-3 tool
(such as IFAK Systemís CONtest); optionally implementations for test execution control, logging and
codecs (most commercial tools offer default implementations for these entities); a SUT Adapter
implementing the means of communication required by SUT interfaces; and a platform adapter
implementing a timing model, e.g., wall clock time, and external functions.
The organisation says that knowledge of TTCN-3 is valuable both for employees as well as employers
because of its wide applicability, and this testing language’s use offers potential for reducing training
and test maintenance costs significantly.
potential. The fieldbus infrastructure is,
therefore, the asset that must be maintained
and diagnosed.
This starts as soon as the fieldbus is implemented in the system, when the bus and the
field devices are checked for proper functionality and system conformity. Different test tools
exist (for example, TTCN-3 test tools – see Box)
that allow system integrators to test fieldbus
components for errors. If this step is taken
before the initial run, failures and shut-offs can
be prevented in the first place.
Once the system is launched, there are two
different methods of checking fieldbus and
device health. These are interval-based and
continuous monitoring:
● Interval-based diagnosis – This tests the
fieldbus on errors and its performance at set
times. If a failure occurs exactly between two
tests, this can lead to unforeseen equipment
failure.
● Continuous diagnosis – This is associated
with a higher initial diagnostic effort, but
allows detection of sporadic problems and helps
Fig. 2: Permanent monitoring or periodic single audits? This shows the differences between interval diagnosis and
continuous diagnosis of the fieldbus.
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The importance of
network monitoring
Network monitoring systems continuously
monitor computer or industrial networks for
failing components and slow speeds. They
also notify network administrators and
engineers about outages.
Fig. 3: Bus monitoring integration in asset management software. The control system needs to be addressed
differently, depending on the requirements and hardware and software.
to avoid unplanned outages, unlike the interval
diagnosis.
Timely diagnosis of problems can restore
fieldbus performance. This saves investment
costs, since the infrastructure lifetime can be
lengthened. Moreover, maintenance and repairs
can be planned, resulting in higher costefficiency. Figure 2 (on p23) shows the
differences between permanent monitoring and
periodic single audits.
In plant automation, stationary monitoring
systems are becoming increasingly important,
with the focus on direct fieldbus monitoring.
Some manufacturers offer solutions for passive
fieldbus listening. These provide onlinediagnosis of the transmitted message, and a
graphical analysis of possible errors. Such
solutions are typically highly specialised for each
fieldbus, such as Profbus or Foundation Fieldbus.
The information gained via the communication system is processed and, if selected,
filtered. The output is provided to users via a
graphical user interface. Most software
available allows, in addition to the diagnosis
of single logical errors (programming, address),
the identification of physical defects (wiring,
polarity) using a software oscilloscope. In
addition, connecting a wireless LAN to a mobile
provides diagnosis via an iPad app and suitable
hardware.
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Bus monitoring integration
Bus monitoring examines all important aspects
of an asset management system - the data
acquisition, aggregation and integration. The
hardware records the binary data which is
aggregated by firmware. The resulting messages
have to be integrated into the system’s data
processing and output devices. These messages
are transmitted to the control system PLCs
digitally, so the control system needs to be
addressed differently depending on the requirements and hardware/software (see Figure 3).
Generally, SNMP, OPC and FDT protocols are
used for this task.
In the control system, status is displayed,
which can then be forwarded to correct levels
of operation as needed. Long-term storage
allows external service providers to evaluate the
data or to calculate the average performance.
In this way, monitoring the fieldbus in
process automation can result in a significant
efficiency increase. It should, therefore, be
regarded as an integral part of the plant asset
management system.
Thorsten Szczepanski and Tobias Thobaben work for
IFAK System GmbH, Magdeburg, Germany.
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A network monitoring system examines a network
for problems caused by poor connections,
overloaded and/or crashed servers and other
failing devices. Time, uptime and availability are
common monitored parameters, as are measures
of reliability and consistency. Failures that occur
when a connection cannot be established, a
time-out occurs, or a message cannot be
retrieved, will cause the network monitoring
system to send an alarm via SMS or email.
Automatic failover systems may be activated until
repair or replacement can be done.
Noting that some industrial Ethernet switches
will pass a great deal of process data yet
cannot provide information on their own
status, modern industrial network monitoring
and visualisation tools, together with suitable
software, are often specifically designed for
configuring, monitoring, and troubleshooting
Ethernet switches, as well as SNMP-enabled
devices. Monitoring network uplink performance examines the amount and type of traffic
on a particular network, which is very
important in terms of effective bandwidth
management.
Software tools have been developed to
measure network traffic and bandwidth use on
machines and routers. Others measure traffic
by sniffing.
Network activity (typically recorded against
pre-configured traffic matching rules) may
show the logged in user name, port
number/protocol, local and remote IP
addresses, bandwidth quotas, plus support for
traffic shaping/rate limiting, website blocking
and content filtering.
Network tomography, the study of a network's
internal characteristics using information
derived from end point data, concerns
monitoring the health of a network links using
end-to-end probes located at suitable points.
Incorrect routing or routing issues can cause
reduced network performance or even result in
expensive downtime. This is where route
analytics is useful, as it helps provide the
systems, algorithms and tools needed to
monitor network routing. Route analytics
covers accurate real-time discovery of routed
networks, computation of Layer 3 network
routing topology and visualisation of primary
and redundant paths, visibility into current and
historical routing information, detection of
routing events, failures or protocol anomalies,
and the ability to handle multiple protocol
routing.
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Networks for IEC61499
compliant smart grids
Intelligent power distribution.
smart grids are being developed
featuring heterogeneous,
distributed architectures, for
which IEC 61499 compliant open
source control systems are ideal.
MODERN MULTI-FACETED power generation and
consumption models demand energy flows in
various directions. This requires smart grids, so
the EU has launched the European Electricity
Grid Initiative (EEGI) within the Strategic
Energy Technology (SET) Plan. Activities are
being co-ordinated by the energy department
of the AIT (Austrian Institute of Technology).
Open is imperative
“One challenge is the heterogeneous hardware
structure of power grids”, says Dr. Thomas
Strasser, senior scientist in charge of lab
automation. “As IT-based energy distribution
control implementations must interact with
existing local systems and need stability as
well as adaptability over lengthy periods, so
open solutions must be used for the communication backbone.”
Implementation strategies for IT-based
energy distribution systems are based on
IEC 61499, which defines a universally valid
model for DCS, replacing the cyclic execution
model of older standards by an event-triggered
version using an object-oriented approach
with function blocks. The scientists have
been implementing the engineering and
runtime environments of 4DIAC (Framework for
Distributed Industrial Automation & Control),
an open source control system for distributed
applications as an IEC 61499 representation.
For communication between control CPUs and
remote I/O units in decentralised architectures, a fast, versatile protocol is required.
Says Filip Andrén MSc, the engineer in charge
of implementation: “Major considerations for
us were full independence from topologic
restrictions, capability of direct cross communication and the availability in open source.
Another was the requirement for the real-time
protocol to operate on out-of-the shelf
Ethernet hardware.”
Surveying the competing industrial protocols,
the scientists found that one system fulfilled
all requirements. Says Strasser, “Powerlink is
the only one for which not only have open
source implementations been published, but
it is also available under a BSD3 license,
which leaves system architects unrestricted
while protecting their application knowledge.
“It is also an important asset that the EPSG
possesses all relevant patents”, adds Filip
Andrén. “So users are safe from legal threats.”
This protocol was also considered ideal for
communication with remote I/Os in decentralised control architectures such as 4DIAC.
By introducing object classes for master and
slave nodes, and for the conversions between
time and event dependent processes, full
integration with the open control system in
compliance with IEC 61499 was achieved.
Using Service Interface Function Blocks
(SIFBs) for communication over Powerlink, a
communication environment was created that
is easily and quickly adaptable to a variety of
hardware without software modification.
These SIFBs are soon to be published as open
source implementations and will be incorporated in 4DIAC - the foundation for the MAS
(Multi Agent System) Grid Project.
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Controlling linear drive 728 axes
in 400µs using Powerlink
On the simultaneous stretching (LISIM) lines produced by Brückner Maschinenbau for making plastic film,
over 700 clips pull the film through the machine and simultaneously stretch the material in both machine
and cross-machine directions. The clips are pulled by a magnetic field, and linear motors with 728 windings
generate the moving magnetic field that makes this possible. Following an update, the motion control
involved is now handled by Powerlink synchronised drives from B&R’s ACOPOS series.
CHIEMGAU-BASED MACHINE manufacturer
Brückner Maschinenbau GmbH & Co. KG designs
and builds production equipment for manufacturing high quality films stretched in either one
or two axes, as well as extruded and smoothed
cast films and speciality films.
With a recent transition to B&R technology,
together with Powerlink synchronisation, the
company has been able to reduce the cost
of the drive equipment, significantly shorten
the cycle time, simplify maintenance of the
hardware and software, and replace proprietary
drive and bus technology with an off-the-shelf
solution.
At up to 6.6m/s, hundreds of clips speed
through the linear motor-driven LISIM lines on
two opposing ring-shaped rail lines. They grip
the plastic film, which has been produced using
an extruder and a casting roller, along its left
and right edges and pull it through the system
at increasing speed, stretching the film in the
machine direction.
The rails are not parallel; instead, the distance
between them increases along the length of
the line. This simultaneously stretches the film
perpendicular to the machine direction with
absolutely no scratches.
The simultaneous stretching (LISIM) line. Equipped with
B&R drive technology and Powerlink synchronisation, this
Brückner machine provides extremely short cycle times.
During this stretching process, the film is also
passed through an oven. The high temperature
binds the molecular structure and permanently
defines the film’s physical properties, such as
shrink, which were affected by the stretching.
After completion of the stretching process, the
clips release the film and travel empty back to
the beginning of the system. A rack transports
the film from the system where it is wound up
after trimming off the unusable edges.
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Brückner’s LISIM lines. On these lines, over 700 clips pull the plastic film through the machine and stretch the material in
machine and cross-machine directions. Powerlink allows precise synchronisation of hundreds of network nodes.
Only a certain number of clips are actually
driven; hundreds of non-driven clips improve
force distribution and prevent the film from
sagging as it is stretched. The driven clips
are designed as a secondary side (rotor) of
the linear motor and are therefore fitted with
permanent magnets on the traction surfaces.
The linear motor is split to improve force distribution, with the primary elements (stators with
windings) positioned symmetrically above and
below the permanent magnets on the traction
surfaces. The windings are distributed along
the rail in zones of different lengths so that
no more than one powered clip is present in
each zone.
728 controlled windings
Each of the zones is controlled separately
using an inverter. With Brückner’s new LISIM
system, the current for the 728 zones along
the approximately 65m long machine is
supplied by 384 single and dual-axis inverter
modules in conjunction with 14 power
supply modules from B&R’s ACOPOS device
series that are synchronised via Powerlink.
The electrical power must be higher in longer
zones, so drive types ranging from 2.6A to
22A with a power rating of 5kW are used.
Says Dipl.-Ing. Günter Oedl, Electrical
Engineering Manager for Automation and
Development at Brückner Maschinenbau: “The
machine concept, which is based on linear
motors, was invented by us over 15 years ago,
but it is still state-of-the-art and is experiencing a renaissance because of the rapidly
increasing demand by the packaging and flat
panel display industry for film with special film
properties. The drive technology that we’ve
used up to now is getting on in years however.”
Powerlink’s short cycle times and minimum
jitter allowed Brückner to position the zones
very closely, as confirmed by the head of the
electrical engineering development at the
company, who said: “The individual zones
are grouped in a very homogeneous manner.
The error tolerance is significantly less than a
millisecond as stipulated by the application.”
Also advantageous for machine manufacturers is the fact that Powerlink is not a
proprietary bus system, but is an open source
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solution supported by many producers. Therefore, the number of solutions
available is very large, and they include professional diagnostic tools.
“The old solution was also developed specifically for us and took
advantage of a proprietary bus, so a new development would have been
difficult and expensive,” he explains.
Through the use of the ACOPOS modules in combination with Powerlink,
the company was able to replace the proprietary products with costeffective standard solutions.
The further development of these standard solutions is required, and
is funded by all users.
ACOPOS modules. Fully 398 of them control the LISIM machine’s clips through precise
synchronisation using Powerlink.
Precise synchronisation
Continues Günter Oedl: “Powerlink allows precise synchronisation of hundreds of network nodes and simultaneously
provides high data throughput. On one hand, we were able
to reduce the cycle time significantly - it is now only 400µs.
“On the other hand, we were able to move large chunks of software
from the drives to a central drive controller. This significantly simplifies
servicing and maintaining the software.”
All of the 398 ACOPOS modules (power supply modules and
inverters) in the system are synchronised by twelve industrial
computers from the APC810 series. They are each equipped
with three Powerlink cards that control up to 13 modules.
Using another Powerlink card, industrial computers communicate with
each other or with a higher-level APC810 that is running Brückner’s motion
control software. The plant control system, which - for example - is responsible for controlling the oven, is connected to one such B&R industrial
computer using a Profibus interface.
Saving energy and space
The ability to control two axes or windings with a single inverter was
a useful feature - instead of having to use 728 inverter modules, 398
were sufficient to get the job done. This reduced costs and saved space.
Special attention was also paid to the cooling technology. With air
cooling, the risk is that a clogged filter will not be exchanged in time, or
worse, removed and no longer replaced. This is why the company wanted
to go with cold plate cooling. Following preliminary discussions, the new
solution, which is seen Brückner as ideal, was developed.
Taking service aspects seriously, B&R replicated the entire drive system
at its own technology centre in Eggelsberg, and made it available for
development activities.
A significant advantage of these inverters is they don’t need heatconductive paste, so changing an inverter during service work can now
be done in a half hour and not an hour as previously.
For drives with a cold plate, heat is transferred from the cabinet
much more effectively with the help of water or oil cooling. Peak temperatures and large temperature fluctuations can be avoided, which extends
the life span of the electronics. In addition, if the coolant is fed into an
existing cooling system, higher overall efficiency is achieved compared
with conventional cooling methods.
Closed loop without sensors
The switch from open loop to closed loop control of the windings results
in a significant increase in energy savings. For this, Brückner relies on a
sensor-free method because sensors cannot be mounted near the oven.
Says Günter Oedl: "Thanks to sensor-free control, we are able to reduce
the power used by each system by 100 to 150kW.
“Another plus point of this control method is much higher damping
compared to a weakly damped magnetic shaft mass system. Machines with
sensor-free control are therefore more resistant to disturbances such as
process variations or film rips”, he concludes.
Case study provided by B&R Automation
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standards to control rooms
PHOTO: MOXA
Manufacturers are asking industrial automation networks to do more than ever before. Automation control
systems are expected to provide greater operational visibility of manufacturing processes throughout the
organisation, from field sites to the control room, so as to reduce the cost of operations, maximise return,
and ensure operator safety. However, system integrators trying to deploy an integrated industrial network face
the challenge that their network is more vulnerable in the control room than at field sites claims Ray Hsu.
SYSTEM INTEGRATORS deploy a mixed-mode
networking solution in most cases, where they
use commercial-grade switches in control rooms
and industrial-grade switches at field sites.
Because of this mix of commercial and
industrial equipment, the industrial-grade
performance of the entire network is compromised. How to achieve highly reliable
networking performance has thus become a big
headache, as seen in an actual case involving
a major petrochemical company in the Middle
East. The problems this company needed to
confront are encountered everywhere and
everyday by system integrators worldwide.
Embracing industrial switches
One of the world’s leading petrochemical
companies, located in the Middle East, used to
deploy a mixed-mode solution for its industrial
networks. The company used industrial DIN-rail
switches in the field site and commercial-grade
switches in the control room, where two airconditioners were installed for redundancy to
keep the temperature stable.
However, when both air-conditioners malfunctioned, the indoor temperature would rise to
over 50°C – beyond the tolerance of commercialgrade equipment – and this caused the switches
to shut down, creating problems for plant-wide
system monitoring and management. Moreover,
the switches’ built-in cooling fans and the high
noise interference at the location lead to a high
maintenance workload. As a result, the company
suffered financial losses as well as lost credibility with customers.
Previously, the company constantly replaced
the failed switches. However, following consultations, it deployed Moxa’s fanless industrial
rackmount switches in the control room, which
can comfortably operate in a -40 to +75°C
temperature range. The original mixed-mode
solution has been turned into a fully-industrial
Ethernet solution. This single change has saved
the company significant maintenance and troubleshooting problems.
Meanwhile, commercial-grade switches in the
control room require lower unit costs.
However, with the growth of large-scale
networks, the networking structure has become
more complex, with stricter requirements for
reliability, scalability, and efficiency. The
following paragraphs explore how the mixedmode approach now falls short on three levels.
These are:
1) Product factors – Commercial-grade
switches fail to meet the requirements of
mission-critical applications. Currently, the
number of large-scale industrial networking
applications – such as oil & gas, ITS, railway
and mining – is growing. Accordingly, the
network structure has transformed from a
typical two-layer structure into a three-layer
structure, which includes the field-, controland information-levels. In this structure,
control rooms are usually located next to the
field sites and experience environmental
conditions that include EMI, power surges,
other electronic noise and extreme hazards.
These harsh environmental conditions are too
much for commercial-grade switches to handle,
and can greatly affect their reliability and
performance.
2) System factors – Commercial switches
cripple the performance of industrial switches.
The less robust commercial devices in the
control room are a weak link in the overall
industrial network, and can actually drag down
the performance of the industrial-grade half of
Why not mixed-mode networks?
Fig. 1: A mixed-mode network. In this, Turbo Chain can
recover in under 20ms, but is held back by the
commercial switches in the control room, which use
RSTP and slow down the overall network’s recovery time.
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The mixed-mode approach used to be an
efficient network solution. Industrial-grade
switches at field sites deliver high reliability
with advanced network redundancy technology
in the event of a single device or link failure.
Fig. 2: A fully-industrial Ethernet network. This
experiences end-to-end fast recovery time because of
industrial-grade network redundancy protocols at both
the field site and control room.
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NETWORKS
Pros
Cons
Product level
Reliable data
communication
in field sites
Lower tolerance for the operating
environments in control rooms
System level
–
• Network availability and reliability
have compromised by deploying
commercial solution in control rooms
due to downtime caused by
inconsistent performance of switches
in control rooms
• Mediocre network convergence time
Cost factor
Lower unit cost
Higher total cost of ownership,
including downtime, troubleshooting,
and maintenance
INDUSTRIAL
NETWORKS
Pros
Cons
Product level
High Reliability:
• Fanless cooling
• Operating temp -40 to 75°C
• Industrial approvals
–
System level
• Millisecond-speed network
convergence
• Maximized network uptime
Cost factor
Lower total cost of ownership
network technology
the network. For example, industrial switches typically support advanced
redundancy topologies, such as ring topology, which can deliver network
self-recovery in under 20ms. However, commercial-grade switches of the
sort typically deployed in control rooms use less advanced redundancy
technology, such as RSTP, which can (at best) deliver network self-recovery
in about 5 to 10s. When these two systems are combined, the commercialgrade component of the network becomes a bottleneck in system recovery,
adversely affecting the recovery time of the entire system.
Figure 1 shows how, in this mixed-mode network, Turbo Chain can
recover in under 20ms but is held back by the commercial switches in
the control room, which use RSTP and slow down the overall network’s
recovery time. Figure 2 shows how this fully-industrial Ethernet network
experiences end-to-end fast recovery time because of industrial-grade
network redundancy protocols at both the field site and control room.
3) Cost factors – Interoperability issues create higher costs. Think
about the following scenario: when there is a network issue in a network
composed of switches from multiple vendors, the operator must approach
more than one service contact window. What is worse, it is not always
obvious in which part of the network – the control centre or the field
side – a network issue actually resides. So it may not be possible to
immediately receive support from a single trusted source. Instead, for
every issue, the operator must spend time simply identifying which
service contact window is responsible for a given problem.
In addition, there are extra maintenance requirements because of
the commercial-grade product performance of the switches in the control
room. This is the consequence of choosing a mixed-mode network – the
total cost of ownership (TCO) is higher. The following table lists the pros
and cons when choosing a mixed-mode network solution.
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Higher unit
cost
are saved a common and time-consuming maintenance hassle. In the
final analysis, the fully industrial network represents better value by
eliminating the high TCO of operating commercial switches in industrial
applications.
Fully-industrial on the rise
According to a research conducted by the business intelligence firm
Aberdeen Group, industry-leading companies outperform their peers
in the following aspects: downtime; TCO; overall equipment effectiveness; and operating margin.
For example, such leading companies only allow three hours of
downtime each year, while the industry average is 19.7 hours. In
addition, these companies achieve 5% reduction in total cost of
ownership for the industrial network, while the industry average only
achieves 2% reduction.
Aberdeen investigated what differentiates these industry-leading
companies, and discovered that their outstanding performance includes
this interesting information – that industry-leading networks were 60%
more likely to deploy industrial Ethernet switches instead of commercial
Networkprofessional
An improved approach
A better approach is the fully-industrial Ethernet network. As demonstrated in the table, mixed-mode networks may seem to be a
cost-effective option, since the commercial-grade switches have lower
per-unit cost. In the end, however, the mixed-mode strategy will create
more costs than it saves. There is an obvious better strategy – for
industrial systems, deploy a fully industrial Ethernet network. This
delivers consistent, industrial-grade performance across the entire
network, in both control centre and field site.
A fully-industrial network eliminates the inconsistent performance that
afflicts mixed-mode networks. The switches in the control room no longer
under-perform their counterparts in the field site, and will be able to
deliver the same high MTBF and exceptional ruggedness as the industrialgrade field switches. Obtaining service is also easier, because the entire
network can be sourced to a single vendor. All of the switches support
industrial-grade network recovery, so the overall network recovery time
is extremely rapid, under 20ms.
Maintenance costs are reduced still further when fanless wide temperature switches are deployed. Without fans to clean, system operators
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Communication-Based Train Control (CBTC) is revolutionising railroad
technology by increasing the traffic and passenger capacities while
complying with the most stringent safety standards. Harting has
supported Siemens Mobility France in upgrading the Paris Métro by
supplying its connectors and expertise.
THE PARISIAN local public transport administration (RATP) commissioned Siemens with
converting Line 1 of the Paris Métro network
(Château de Vincennes – La Défense) into fully
automatic operation. This 16.6km, 25-station
line is the oldest and most-used of the Métro’s
14 lines, each carrying over 200 million people.
One of the requirements was a switch to a
driverless version during operation. Part of the
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switches in the control room, compared with
the industry average. By building fullyindustrial networks, these organisations are
able to achieve lower TCO, higher uptime and
greater equipment effectiveness.
Industrial switches
Industrial rackmount Ethernet switches, like
Moxa’s IKS series and ICS series, are designed
to create reliable and scalable networks for
mission-critical applications that require many
connections at the control centres or field site
control cabinets.
Such rackmount solutions include Layer 2 and
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at the same time. Its operation requires
continuous bi-directional communication
between wayside and on-board equipment. The
trains’ headway down the line is constricted to
within moving blocks of ‘clear’ track. The new
system inherits the characteristics of the
previous Automatic Train Control (ATC) system,
combined with free-propagation radio communication based on spread spectrum modulation.
It meets the requirements for new lines, as well
as for line upgrades.
The typical architecture of a modern CBTC
system comprises lineside ATC equipment
cabinets and lineside equipment (interlocking,
plus subsystems controlling every zone in the
network). Depending on the vendor, the architecture may be distributed or centralised.
System control is typically carried out from a
central command ATS. CBTC rail vehicle onboard
equipment includes automatic train protection
and operation subsystems.
The system featured here was developed for
local transport companies tasked with building
new lines and modernising existing ones – or
even using fully automatic, driverless train
systems on existing lines without restricting
passenger operation for manned services. The
on-board control system calculates the train’s
optimal speed profile on the particular line and
allows various operating modes, from semiautomatic operation with an operator, to
completely automated operation requiring no
driver at all.
Robots don’t go on strike!
Layer 3 Ethernet switches that are capable of
high Gigabit data rates yet remain flexible and
easy to deploy because of their high
modularity. The Layer 3 switch models can efficiently consolidate traffic from subnets or
VLANs into a core backbone.
For control rooms that need even greater port
density and network bandwidth, switches can
feature 48 Gigabit Ethernet ports and up to four
10 GbE ports. Such switches feature industrialstrength reliability. They should also possess a
variety of industry-recognised certifications to
guarantee high network availability and environmental adaptability.
High operational flexibility has been provided
by optimising train speeds and distances
between trains. Routes equipped with this
system offer passengers faster and more
efficient transport, with 30% more trains
available because of shorter cycle times,
shorter waiting times at stations, and also
shorter ride times because of higher train
speeds. Passengers will appreciate greater
punctuality, as well as reliable and precise
passenger information.
Harting supplied Siemens with its DIN 41 612
connectors, and also contributed know-how in
cable components, routing, and backplane
technology. The OBCU forms the heart of the
CBTC system, and is a fully wired frame, which
ensures communication among the computer
expansion cards (the ‘daughter’ cards) and with
the train, and consequently functions as the
CBTC backbone.
Harting’s task scope comprised planning a
complete backplane, integrating and wiring the
backplane in the frame, reviewing compliance
with track system standards, and testing the fully
integrated system to Siemens specifications.
The RATP intends to continue this modernisation program.
Ray Hsu is Product Manager at Moxa Inc.
Case study provided by Harting Technology Group.
provision of the data transmission system (radio
data communication and wayside network).
The automation for this special line proved
to be a challenge. The company needed a
particularly compact version of its standard
Trainguard MT CBTC for the Line 1 and Octys
project; both use a 6U-high rack for the onboard computer unit (OBCU).
The Trainguard system permits trains to be
driven safely with different equipment on a line
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CC-Link improves flat panel
display maker’s productivity
The high-speed open industrial
Ethernet network, CC-Link IE,
has been chosen to run the plant
automation communications
of an Asian manufacturer of
flat screen LCDs. Data sharing
between equipment or facility
‘ hardware controls is also
based on CC-Link IE or CC-Link
fieldbus. This plant and its
industrial Ethernet network
could be an automation pointer
towards the future.
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LCD
s TVs and
monitors has grown, while consumer price
pressures require constantly improving
efficiency. This can only be achieved by more
effective communication and data sharing
between plant manufacturing cells. The
process is now highly automated, so data
communications are critically important.
Automation engineers recognise that
consumer electronic plants typically evolve
in a fairly ad-hoc manner as demand
increases, so the control system architecture often has to marry together diverse
subsystems producing sub-optimal overall
performance.
At an Asian LCDplant, the situation ended
up with the high level MES and ERP systems
using standard TCP/IP Ethernet, while the
shop-floor systems implemented Mitsubishi
Electric’s MELSECNET/H at the control level,
and the open standard CC-Link.
It became clear that the data communications capacity and speed was lagging behind
current requirements. It was also felt that
standard optical fibre cable would make
maintenance and re-configuration easier
while providing better connectivity to PC
systems.
Greater capacity and speed
CC-Link enables devices from many different
manufacturers to communicate over a single
network. It is available in several different
formats, including CC-Link IE (Industrial
Ethernet). CC-Link IE was seen as an
improvement, with better data capacity and
speed, the use of a generic optical cable
and better PC connectivity. Importantly, its
diagnostics capability also made maintenance easier.
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CC-Link IE. This has been chosen to provide the high-speed Ethernet-based open industrial network automation
communications for a flat screen LCD manufacturer located in Asia.
With 1Gbps transmission speeds, CC-Link
IE provides the high rates necessary for
networking many field devices and controllers. eDsigned for industrial applications, it is
also fully deterministic, ensuring full dependability for critical manufacturing tasks. Highly
fault tolerant features improve efficiency and
productivity, and CC-Link IE also uses standard
fibre optic cable and connectors.
Fibre optic across the plant
To overcome the limitations of the existing
control system it was decided to upgrade to
a CC-Link IE network across the whole plant.
This offered many advantages, such as a 40
times theoretical increase in communication
speed, together with an eight-fold increase in
data capacity.
CC-Link IE does not need special optical
cable, but can be installed with the generic
10 00base-SX standard optical cable, so
reducing costs. In a large plant, the material
savings alone are significant, but the real
benefit is the ease and speed of maintenance and reconfiguration. This is enhanced
by diagnostic functions and also architecture
simplification.
sMajor systems (E RP and MES) use
the industry standard HSMS protocol.
sShop floor systems that control equipment
and provide facilities and production site
information are established using CC-Link IE.
sD
ata sharing between equipment or facility
hardware controls is also based on CC-Link IE or
CC-Link fieldbus.
The plan is to provide complete integration from
field device level up to the strategic management
information level through CC-Link IE. This plant
is seen as demonstrating many of the control
technology solutions of future manufacturing.
Trends to expect include many production sites
becoming virtually unmanned. Instead of sitespecific personnel, remote diagnosis and monitoring
technologies will increasingly become the norm.
Network technologieswill play a vital role in
enabling these trends. Read more about CC-Link
IE at www.clpa-europe.com, or use the R
Q Code.
Case study supplied by CLPA Europe.
A simple format
The control network has now been rationalised
to a simple very format - as follows:
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Telecontrol and teleservice
provide access to all plant areas
The ability to monitor and control key remotely-based industrial assets, such as distant machines or far
flung outstations, can help drive operational efficiencies. For machine builders or plant operators, keeping
such assets close at hand is vital, so remote access capability should be a pre-requisite. It can even help
reduce service calls by up to 60%. Siemens’ Mark McCormick outlines key operational areas for consideration
by companies - teleservice and telecontrol.
WHETHER IT IS maintaining machines and
plants installed across the globe from a
central point, or a requirement to scan data
from distant outstations and mobile applications, or controlling plant-wide processes - the
implementation of remote access technology
solutions can reap benefits in terms of time
and cost savings, operational efficiency gains
and optimised performance from key remote
plant or other assets.
Marketplace expectations are also helping
to drive innovative remote access solutions.
Five years ago, customers might expect that a
fault on a production line or critical machine
could be rectified within a day or two after
an engineer’s visit, resulting in expensive
downtime and lost production. Now, those
same customers expect faults to be identified
and rectified sometimes within the hour. If
the machine or plant is located some distance
away, this can be a real issue. As a result we
are seeing an increasing need for industrial
access solutions that cater for remote access.
Remote monitoring via telecontrol. The benefit of enabling an engineer to remotely undertake diagnostic fault-finding via
the Internet or mobile connection delivers substantial time and cost savings.
to tackle potential problems before they
become expensive.
Telecontrol and teleservice
Critical factors
Some critical drivers are combining to ensure
that industrial remote access is now centre
stage for many. The vast increase in the use
of unmanned plants has seen companies
rely upon keeping critical assets performing
at their best. Examples include oil and gas
pipelines with outstations and metering
stations frequently located many hundreds of
miles apart, or water/wastewater treatment,
power generation and distribution sectors.
Such critical unmanned assets need systems
for monitoring, control and maintenance
objectives. The advantages of technology that
can deliver remote access to gather real-time
process data, becomes self-evident in the
absence of skilled and costly personnel. The
benefit of enabling an engineer to remotely
undertake diagnostic fault-finding via the
Internet or mobile connection delivers
substantial time and cost savings. Being able
to keep downtime to a minimum and productivity to a maximum is a pre-requisite. At the
heart of remote access is the ability to quickly
identify and rectify production line faults, or
develop preventative maintenance strategies
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Two services that help bring remote access
benefits to life are telecontrol and teleservice.
Telecontrol involves the connection of distant
process stations to one or more central control
systems. Various public or private networks
can be used for communication for monitoring
and control.
Event-driven or cyclic exchange of processing
data is performed using special telecontrol
protocols and enables the operation personnel
to manage the overall process effectively from
a central location, if required. The combination of Telecontrol Server Basic software
- connecting the control centre to the remote
assets based upon modern PLC technology
with GPRS capability - offers a powerful remote
access solution for either small-scale applications with a few outlying outstations. It can
also meet the needs of large-scale, geographically spread plants.
Teleservice involves data exchange over the
telephone line or via the Internet with distant
technical systems, such as machines, plants
or computers for error detection, diagnostics,
maintenance, repair or machine optimisation.
Teleservice offers an efficient, bespoke and
resource-saving answer to diagnose distant
systems, or to help plan and implement
preventative maintenance.
Estimates indicate that implementing such
a solution has reduced on-site service visits
by up to 60%. With everyone mindful of data
security - especially in the light of recent high
profile examples of data loss - remote access
users must always ensure they select carefully
to ensure that they have comprehensive
measures to prevent data falsification and loss.
For operators of plant spread across a wide,
geographical area, or machine builders/OEMs
trying to secure orders, being able to access
remote locations to optimise performance,
undertake real-time data analysis, carry out
preventative maintenance, or simply keep
plant running by minimising downtime are
some of the critical benefits.
Telecontrol and teleservice, which are
modular, flexible and secure, are providing
efficient remote access to machines and
plants. They are also making a tangible contribution to cost and productivity effectiveness
when managing remote industrial assets.
Mark McCormick works for Siemens Industry Automation
& Drive Technologies.
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Working successful motion
control via standard Ethernet
Until recently, coordinated motion and similar difficult real-time applications could not be achieved using
EtherNet/IP, but the introduction to the market of CIP Motion products has now extended EtherNet/IP to such
demanding applications. Viktor Schiffer explains the basics of real-time communication with EtherNet/IP
and the set of standard Ethernet features that have been used to expand its capabilities so that such motion
applications can be resolved without abandoning common Ethernet standards.
STANDARD ETHERNET IS in extensive use in
office and manufacturing environments, yet
it is often seen as unsuitable for real-time
control applications. However, standard
Ethernet has been used for real-time fieldbus
applications by EtherNet/IP in many installations around the world - about three million
devices in the field. Real-time communication
using EtherNet/IP, plus the set of standard
Ethernet features, allows standard Ethernet
products, such as cameras, printers, servers,
IP phones etc to operate in the same network
without having to use special hardware.
Extending the network’s speed and capacity,
e.g. via a gigabit backbone, is no problem
either since CIP Motion is neither tied to
special extensions of the lower communication layers nor linked to specific data rates.
It should be noted that the rising popularity
of Ethernet for control is driven by the users’
desire for simplification and future-proofing
of their installations. In the case of networks,
simplification means reducing the number of
networks and using standard tools that are
abundantly available. Users typically want
one single network throughout the facility
that needs only one skill set to maintain it.
Users also envision that adopting standard
Ethernet will future-proof their infrastructure
much more than networks that deviate from
the standard.
This article examines the principles of CIP
Motion, how real time for motion is achieved,
and how CIP Motion is easily integrated into
a control system using standard, unmodified
Ethernet.
Fig. 1: The ISO/OSI layer model. Ethernet networking and
all associated applications are on the upper layers, plus
management services on the lower layers.
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Fig. 2: Separate Ethernet worlds. Ethernet variants (EtherCAT, Ethernet Powerlink, SERCOS III, Profinet IRT etc.) can only be
connected via gateways to standard office Ethernet - though it is generally not sensible to directly connect motion to ERP. A
suitable gateway would be needed to isolate non-RT traffic except that destined for the motion nodes.
What is Ethernet?
Although this might seem like an extremely
basic question to ask of Industrial Ethernet
Book readers, most of whom are highly experienced, it is important because it tends to
vary according to the differing perspectives
of IT people and shopfloor engineers. When
IT people answer this question, they usually
imagine the office and computer environment
with Ethernet networking and all associated
applications such as HTTP, FTP, email, Voice
over IP, Video over IP on the upper layers, as
well as a large number of management services
on the lower layers – see Figure 1, the ISO
OSI layer model.
However, if you ask a factory automation
person, then he or she will relate Ethernet
more and more to networked control applications that complement or (increasingly)
replace existing fieldbus applications.
The factory automation Ethernet world can
be subdivided into those Ethernet variants
that still use the same addressing and transport
mechanisms as the office and computer world
i n du st r i a l e t h e r n e t bo o k
(e.g. Modbus TCP, EtherNet/IP, Profinet NRT)
and those that have modified standard Ethernet
to achieve their desired real-time capabilities.
These Ethernet variants, such as EtherCAT,
Ethernet Powerlink, SERCOS III, Profinet IRT
etc are significantly different from standard
office Ethernet, and can only be connected via
gateways to standard office Ethernet. This often
results in structures as shown in Figure 2.
The individual gateway to the enterprise area
is the problem; the issue is that there is more
and more interaction between the office and the
factory world, and that more and more office
technologies are migrating into the factory
floor. To reap the benefits from cost reductions
through mass production, it is important to
deploy these technologies on the factory floor
without modifications (‘keep it standard’). This
means that either there must be compatible
channels available on the factory floor, or
the network must be designed using standard
Ethernet for compatibility to the office and
computer. EtherNet/IP offers a solution that is
completely built on standard Ethernet yet offers
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Standard Ethernet
Non-standard Ethernet
Fig. 3: Ethernet without and with special layers. The original Ethernet system has been modified and is no longer based on
TCP/IP and UDP/IP.
real-time capabilities that allow solving highprecision motion applications.
Real-time on the basis of TCP/IP and UDP/
IP, extended by IEEE 1588 and QoS Ethernet,
is still often viewed as the communication
system as it was in the early days, i.e., a
system that cannot guarantee the transmission
time for a specific message. This was because
of the shared media and the associated frame
collisions, which lead to random wait times
before a new transmission can be started.
This collision behaviour does not allow the
prediction of a transmission time; it is made
worse when multiple collisions occur.
Replaced by proprietary layers
This is why several consortia were formed
during the early development of industrial
Ethernet and solutions were created that
increasingly modified the original Ethernet
system, so that it was no longer based on TCP/
IP and UDP/IP. These components are replaced
by proprietary layers as shown in Figure 3.
Since full duplex switching is the norm for
most standard Ethernet installations, with each
port running at wire speed, collisions and their
negative effects occur much less often so that
the need for intermediate layers becomes less
pronounced. The only kind of ‘congestion’ that
still might exist after collisions have disappeared is when large amounts of data have to
be transmitted, but this can easily be resolved
by switching to higher data rates (100 MBit/s,
1 GBit/s and more).
EtherNet/IP and CIP Motion are based on a
full duplex Ethernet infrastructure supporting
at least 100 Mbit/s.
TCP/IP on the transport layer offers a
confirmed transport service, yet it is unsuitable
for real-time because its complexity. UDP/IP is
much simpler and faster and this is why it is
used within EtherNet/IP for the transmission
of all time-critical information - the transport
time for a message is mainly governed by the
available bandwidth in the network that is
shared among the messages in the network.
Therefore, the real-time performance of
EtherNet/IP is comparable to that of typical
fieldbus systems. Like them, there is an amount
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of jitter in the transmission of messages,
which is why this is not good enough for very
accurate motion. What can be done to make
standard EtherNet real-time capable for motion
without deviating from standard Ethernet
(TCP/IP, UDP/IP, every host can start sending
at any time)?
Most demanding real-time applications
require determinism (knowing when things
happen ahead of time) to perform accurately.
This kind of real-time behaviour can be
achieved by the introduction of a common
notion of time, achieved by the mechanism of
synchronised distributed clocks in the devices
needing deterministic behaviour. All system
actions then make reference to the same time
indicated by these clocks. This is sufficient to
meet all real-time criteria. The clock synchronisation mechanism used for EtherNet/IP is the
international standard IEEE 1588 (Standard for
a Precision Clock Synchronisation Protocol for
Networked Measurement and Control Systems)
[1], see Figure 4.
By using this mechanism, the overall control
system has a common understanding of time
and the actions of the overall system are
not determined any more by when a specific
message was received or sent, but by a
time-stamp embedded in the message.
Time-synchronised input data get a time
stamp that is generated at the time of data
capture; time-synchronised output data get
a validity time stamp which tells an output
device when to apply this data. Therefore,
the time at which data is transmitted is of
secondary importance; all that matters is that
the transmission must take place in time.
To ensure that real-time data has priority
over other traffic, EtherNet/IP uses Quality of
Service (QoS). The QoS standard IEEE 802.1
D/Q ‘Differentiated Services’ plus prioritisation
is used within EtherNet/IP, further details in
[2] and [3]. This allows prioritised transmission of all time-critical frames within EtherNet/
IP, i.e. the sync messages of IEEE 1588 and
the application data of CIP Motion; both get
priority over all other messages within an
Ethernet network.
Making distributed real-time clocks available
in distributed CIP devices is called CIP Sync.
The base technology IEEE 1588 is extended
within CIP so that all relevant data is accessible
through an object (Time Sync Object, Class
Code 43hex). The CIP Sync functionality alone
is sufficient as the basis of a number of timecritical applications, such as Sequence of Events
Recording or synchronous outputs.
A number of products have already been on
the market for a while; e.g. modules sitting in
a rack (see [5]) or I/O blocks communicating
across EtherNet/IP (see [6]).
CIP Sync has been used as a basis to create
a communication profile for motion devices.
This was achieved by defining the data sets
that both sides need to exchange for timesynchronised motion and how to handle this
exchange. These specifications have been
Fig. 4: Clock Synchronisation via IEEE 1588. Most demanding real-time industrial automation applications require
determinism in order to perform correctly.
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motion control
CIP Motion include the following:
sOne common, uniform Ethernet infrastructure
using standard components.
sNo mandatory separation from the installation sections using commercial Ethernet
technologies.
sUse of Standard Ethernet ensures the futureproofing of the installation.
sOne set of common skills required for the
single network.
sNo overall cycle within the network required;
every drive is served by an individual
connection giving simplified configuration.
sFlexible real-time data structures that are
easily extendable and modifiable, even at
run-time.
Fig. 5: An integrated control system. Users can combine commercial applications with industrial control components,
including coordinated motion in one open system.
published as a device profile within the CIP
specifications (see [4]). These specifications
have been deployed in certain servo drives
for EtherNet/IP and these products have
undergone thorough testing both on a device
and on a system level.
The availability of this technology, allows
users to combine commercial applications
(web access, Voice over IP, Video over IP etc.)
with industrial control components including
coordinated motion in one open system. This
can be achieved without having to accept the
limitations of specialised Ethernet systems
(strict separation of real-time components and
commercial technologies) so that integrated
systems can be built as shown in Figure 5.
For the user, the configuring and commissioning of such a system is extremely simple;
all he or she has to do is to carry out the
following steps:
sInsert the servo drive in the I/O structure –
like any other I/O device;
sActivate CIP Sync in the EtherNet/IP interface
as well as in the drive (Figure 6);
sAssociate drive to a Motion Group (Figure 7);
sConfigure the drive within the Motion Group,
mainly setting the communication cycle
time; the rest is identical to existing drives
(SERCOS).
The advantages of using EtherNet/IP with
Fig. 7: Configure the drive within the motion group. Setting
the communication cycle time (coarse update period).
Ethernet on the basis of TCP/IP and UDP/IP
does not look like being real-time capable at
first sight. However, the developments within
ODVA and the products now available are clear
proof that real-time performance and open
Ethernet are not a contradiction.
Since all technology details have been
published within the CIP Specifications, it is
expected that further CIP Sync / CIP Motion
products will be available soon.
References:
[1] 1588-2008 IEEE Standard for a Precision Clock
Synchronisation Protocol for Networked Measurement and
Control Systems
[2] Brian Batke: Implementing and Deploying QoS for
EtherNet/IP. Paper and Presentation from the ODVA
Conference 2009
[3] The CIP Networks Library, Volume 2, EtherNet/IP
Adaptation of CIP, Edition 1.10, November 2010
[4] The CIP Networks Library, Volume 1, Common Industrial
Protocol (CIP), Edition 3.9, November 2010
[5] Publication 1756-TD002A-EN-E - May 2009,
downloadable from http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/
[6] Publication 1732E-UM002A-EN-P - March 2010,
downloadable from http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/
Viktor Schiffer works for Rockwell Automation in
Haan, Germany.
Fig. 6: Activation of CIP Sync. Activate CIP Sync in the EtherNet/IP interface as well as in the drive.
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product news
Fully managed Ethernet switch
Red Lion Controls: The new N-Tron 7900 fully
managed industrial Ethernet switch is intended
for use in industrial environments. This
four-slot modular design is claimed to provide
flexibility, high performance, monitoring and
enhanced communications.
Supporting up to 24 10/100 plus two
additional Gigabit Ethernet ports, this switch
provides a wide variety of flexible fibre/copper
port options through its modular platform.
Easy-to-use configuration and monitoring
tools – including a Command Line Interface,
web browser or N-Tron’s N-View OPC software –
enable easy management of network switches.
Also included are VLAN, QoS, trunking (link
aggregation), port mirroring and automatic
IGMP configuration to optimise network
performance.
In addition to UL approval for use in Class I,
Div. 2 hazardous areas, there are the following
features: EtherNet/IP CIP messaging; N-Ring
and N-Link redundant path for dynamic
failover; port security; integrated DHCP server;
configuration backup; and Link Layer Discovery
Protocol (LLDP) for easy communication and
discovery between devices from different
vendors in the same network.
systems, and is NEMA4/IP65 certified, so it
can be cleaned without damage from chemical
cleaners, oil, and water.
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Wi-Fi AP for industrial M2M
B&B Electronics: The 802.11 b/g Wi-Fi AP
allows OEMs to Wi-Fi enable products to serve
as M2M wireless communications hubs or
extend existing wireless networks. An external
Ethernet AP (APXG-Q5420) provides a serial
device server capability.
The external APXG AP is equipped with an
Ethernet port and two serial ports. Its serial
interfaces support RS232/422/485 legacy
devices, and both ports can be used simultane-
Kit to measure energy harvesting
Arrow: An energy-harvesting evaluation kit,
called the ‘Drop’, enables users to transmit
and receive data via modules powered by solar
energy and temperature differences. The kit
contains two energy-harvesting boards: a solar
board (SBN) and a Peltier board (PBN). Both
are equipped with a 2.4GHz radio (802.15.4
ZigBee ready) for wireless data transmission
that allows them to act as network nodes.
A third wireless-enabled node (UBN) can be
connected to a Windows-based PC via USB,
where the data collected and sent by the two
harvesting boards can then be displayed.
The boards are built around Linear’s LTC3109
auto-polarity ultralow step-up converter and
the LTC3105 400mA step-up DC/DC converter
with maximum power point control. The kit
also includes 32-bit and 8/16- RISC-based
microcontrollers, and a low-power 2.4GHz
transceiver, designed for IEEE802.15.4,
ZigBee, RF4CE, SP100, WirelessHART and ISM
applications.
Further included is a solar panel, a Peltier
cell, three RF antennas and a mini USB cable.
The Drop Radio Kit Console software includes
a demonstration application and USB driver.
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Smart safe reaction for Profinet
Power upgrade for panel PCs
Advantech: The company has upgraded
the processing power of the IPPC-9151G
and IPPC-9171G to Intel Core i7 processors
from an Intel P-4 processor. To support the
management of these devices, each includes
iManager and SUSIAccess system management
applications. iManager is a hardware level
application written on to its own chip,
ously. The APXG can serve as an AP (handling
up to eight simultaneous client connections)
or as a bridge, while serving as a serial device
server (bridging serial devices into the LAN).
Both units can switch from AP to client mode
through either web or command line interfaces.
The devices provide WPA2-Enterprise Class
extensible authentication protocols (EAP),
authentication certificates, WEP, WPA, WPA2,
and WPA2 Enterprise. A fully-functional DHCP
server is also included.
Both APs are rated from -20°C to +85°C, and
the external APXG supports 5 to 36 VDC, and
features a strong metal enclosure, panel and
DIN rail mounting tabs.
B&R: the SafeLOGIC safety controller is now
available for Profinet networks, allowing ‘Smart
Safe Reaction’ technology to be integrated
into Profinet automation applications. This
openSAFETY-based real-time safety bus system
is not bound to a single solution and can
be used on all conventional Ethernet-based
fieldbus network systems up to SIL 3.
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Integrated for scalability
enabling the system management, debugging
and fixing of the system in real-time if the
operating system crashes. SUSIAccess provides
many of the same features as iManager but
runs on the operating system and has an easy
to use graphical user interface which enables
system integrators to centrally manage a wide
range of embedded devices from a single
location.
The IPPC-9000 series, with its toughened
glass and aluminium bezel, supports Windows
Embedded Standard 2009 and QNX operating
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Rockwell: The company has expanded its
Integrated Architecture portfolio for smaller
applications with a series of scalable, AllenBradley CompactLogix PACs, servo drives, I/O,
visualisation and simplification tools. Features
include integrated motion, safety, EtherNet/IP
connectivity and re-usable development tools.
The result is that users can standardise on a
single control platform for small to large-scale
applications. Indeed, the ControlLogix PAC is
claimed to be ideally suited for applications
that have up to 10,000 I/O and 100 axes of
motion. The CompactLogix family, meanwhile,
is ideal for applications with fewer than 200
I/O and up to 16 axes of motion.
The SafeLOGIC controller uses openSAFETY
to monitor the system and shut it down if a
safety requirement is not met. A wide range
of functions from the Smart Safe Reaction
portfolio is available for implementation.
These include PLC open-compliant and
TÜV-certified function blocks, secure digital
and analogue input signals, safe temperature
signal detection, and others. The controller can
handle signals from openSAFETY components
such as light curtains, laser scanners and
variable frequency drives from other manufacturers.
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coverage, the auto-adapting device will fall
back to 3G performance. The router provides
wireless data connectivity in bands 13, 14
and 17 at 4G speeds over both public and
private LTE networks, with network and
device management and end user applications supported with the COLT cloud-based
enterprise server platform. GPS and optional
embedded Wi-Fi, with client and AP functionality, is also included.
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IEEE 1588v2 temperature quad
the components that make it possible are a
high-performance CPU, a Beckhoff Industrial
PC with control software, TwinCAT3, ultra-fast
I/Ocomponents having 1µs latency, and
EtherCAT.
With XFC, control loops are closed much
faster and the delay times after transitions are
drastically shortened. As a result, this system
allows customers to make their machines and
plants significantly more efficient.
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Software for WLAN projects
Belden: The company has extended its
Hirschmann product range with two new
software tools for WLAN projects - BAT-Planner
and BAT-Planner pro. As well as aiding the
planning of industry-grade networks, these
tools, which are compatible with all Windows
operating systems, help configure the
necessary components.
The BAT-Planner is intended for end users
who lack WLAN knowledge but who would like
to create a list of the Hirschmann components
(such as access points, clients, antennas and
cables) from the BAT range that are required
to implement a network. The tool enables
end customers to familiarise themselves with
the planning of WLAN networks while also
obtaining information about the costs of the
required material.
Building on BAT-Planner, and intended for
WLAN specialists, BAT-Planner pro provides a
range of additional features.
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Cortina: The CS4317E electronic dispersion
compensation (EDC) PHY with IEEE 1588v2
support is claimed to be the first industrial
temperature quad 10G EDC device targeted
at non-temperature controlled environments
encountered in outdoor and industrial deployments.
The unit integrates IEEE 1588v2 and MACSec
security features, and supports all SFP+ optic
and cable types. The support for industrial
temperature operation and integration of IEEE
1588v2 capability makes the CS4317E EDC PHY
suitable for Ethernet backhaul links, which use
1588 PTP systems for timing synchronisation
between network nodes.
The unit supports 10G and 40G (4 × 10G)
optical modules, as well as passive or active
copper interconnects. Also supported are
10G/8G/4G/2G/1G FC data rates and rate negotiation. For the CR4 and CR10 direct attach
cables, the auto negotiation and training as
specified by IEEE 802.3ba is supported. The
CS4317E will operate both serial XFI and RXAUI
host interfaces, and is compliant with IEEE
802.3ba nAUI specifications.
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Feed-throughs for Profinet
Harting: The new IP 65/67 panel feed-throughs
in metal housings have been designed for
use with the Han PushPull (variant 14 to IEC
61076-3-117) standardised RJ45 connector for
industrial Profinet cabling.
Users can choose from two RJ45 inserts. The
RJ45 female model RJ Industrial Bulkhead
Cat.6 (with two RJ45 connectors) routes the
Ethernet signal inside the device or switch
cabinet with IP20 patch cables. The RJ45
cable socket Ha-VIS preLink (with one RJ45
connector and eight IDC connections) allows
systems to be built with an insulation displace-
ment connection for connecting data cables to
AWG 22/7 - AWG 23/1 cross sections.
To enable users to decide on the earthing
arrangement for their equipment, RJ4 female
connectors lock into the metal panel feedthrough, making it potential free and therefore
electrically insulated.
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Wireless router for M2M
Dr. Neuhaus: The Tainy range of GPRS/EDGE
routers connect M2M applications wireless
with IP networks. The units include a second
Ethernet interface for applications, or for
configuration, 1 to1 NAT for easy connection
of client applications, redundancy by dual SIM
(optionally available), installation mode for
the optimisation of antenna position, and
SNMP & SNMP traps.
With an operating temperature range of 40°C to + 60°C, these products are backward
compatible and can be integrated into existing
installations without any modifications.
4G router is Verizon certified
CalAmp: The Fusion-LTE 4G router platform has
been certified by Verizon Wireless for operation
on its nationwide cellular data network. This
router platform enables broadband communications for industrial, smart grid and other
mission-critical applications.
The Fusion-LTE operates on the latest 4G
cellular networks. In the absence of 4G
translates the RS232 signal to the chosen
fieldbus or industrial Ethernet network.
The device is configured using Windows based
software, which is included with the product.
Energy-efficient M-bus
HMS Industrial Networks: The Anybus
communicator comprises two parts. Firstly a
transparent M-Bus converter which converts
the M-Bus signals to RS232. The converter
works as M-Bus master and enables connection
of up to 10 standard M-Bus devices (slaves).
Secondly, an Anybus Communicator gateway
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product news
Extreme speed control
Beckhoff: A 12.5µs cycle time, continuously
maintained from the PLC to the I/O signals
is the performance gained from using the
new eXtreme Fast Control (XFC). This performance is claimed to be ‘record-breaking’ and
Quad band module for M2M
Quectel Wireless Solutions: The M95
quad-band GSM/GPRS module available
through MSC is provided in an easier soldering
process SMD LCC package that is sized only
19.9 mm x 23.6 mm x 2.65 mm.
Despite its compact form factor, the M95
features outstanding performance data such
as GPRS multislot class 12 for uplink transfer
up to 85.6 kbps and an extremely low current
consumption of only 0.9 mA in sleep mode
when DRX is 5, as well as numerous additional
functions such as an embedded class AB
amplifier.
Two UART interfaces and a large number of
protocols, such as TCP/IP, UDP, FTP and PPP,
are already integrated on the module. This
ensures that the M95 meets the requirements
of various M2M applications including vehicle
tracking systems, industrial PDA, personal
tracking, wireless POS, and smart metering.
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product news
Starter kit for E2 carrier boards
Kontron: The COM Express Starterkit with the
industrial grade (E2) carrier board COM Express
Reference Carrier-i Type10 has been designed
for ultra small and tough applications based on
COM Express mini computer-on-modules with
pin-out Type 10.
The JumboSwitch-DR supports temperature
ranges from -40ºC to 80ºC and meets industrial
environmental specifications, including IEC
61850-3, IEEE 1613 and NEMA TS-2.
It supports distances up to 100km (single
mode laser) and is available with a ‘one fibre,
bi-directional’ option to maximise fibre optic
cable usage.
The board for the Powerlink master is based on
the i.MX515 Multimedia Application Processor
with ARM Cortex A8 technology for low power
consumption. Data exchange is controlled by
the Powerlink stack. A software image for Linux
with a Powerlink master driver is also included.
The board includes an FPGA design, software
and corresponding documentation.
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Turck: The IP67-rated FAS8 Advanced I/O
Module (AIM) station provides users with an
eight-port AIM station model. Previously, it
was only available in four-port configurations.
The device includes one digital PNP I/O signal
per port, with an option for 2A outputs, and is
designed to meet the latest AS-I V3.0 specification. Featuring PNP short-circuit protected
inputs, the FAS8 automatically restricts current
to prevent failures in the event of a sensor
malfunction, and notifies users through a fault
signal indication of any short-circuit. The unit
Moxa: To support such applications as outdoor
IP cameras, wireless APs in ITS, factory
automation and medical inspection, the
company has added the EDS-G205A-4PoE full
Gigabit PoE+ switch to its PoE family.
Combining PoE+ and Gigabit networking, this
device allows the network to deliver both power
and large volumes of data to edge devices, so
meeting the needs of industrial markets such
as factory automation, city surveillance, and
broadband wireless applications.
AIM Station for AS-i networks
The Carrier T10 is claimed to make evaluation
and development of small form factor and
mobile applications easy, even for the extended
temperature range of -40 °C to +85 °C.
For an individual Starterkit, only the
COMe-mini module and the suitable cooling
solution have to be selected to immediately start the development, while all other
components are pre-installed. In addition
to the mini-sized (120 mm x 120 mm) COM
Express Reference Carrier-i Type 10, the
Starterkit includes a 7” WVGA touch panel,
cables and PSU. The kit is compatible with all
COM Express mini Type 10 modules.
Features include new digital video interfaces
(DDI) as well as a CAN Bus and COM ports on
an ultra compact footprint. Other features
include two Mini PCI Express extension slots
with USB and SIM card support, which simplify
GSM, UMTS and future LTE mobile connected
developments.
Gigabit switching for PoE+
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Wireless LAN to IEEE 802.11N
Siemens: Two new videos from the company
explain the use of industrial WLAN together
with the Scalance W product portfolio in
accordance with IEEE 802.11n .
The first video shows the Scalance W range,
which provides high data rates of up to 450
Mbit/s, for applications in automation environments, logistics, airports, road and underground
railway tunnels or crane systems. Applications
for wireless data transmission via WLAN include
the monitoring of hazardous areas.
The second video explains the MIMO (multiple
input, multiple output) technology that is
standardised in IEEE 802.11n, which allows the
Scalance W products to achieve long ranges
with high data rates. To see this video, use
the QR Code below:
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Ethernet switch with serial server
TC Communications: The JumboSwitch-DR, a
managed DIN-rail mounted industrial Ethernet
switch with integrated serial server, is the
latest addition to the TC Communication’s
JumboSwitch product family.
This switch has been designed for utility,
SCADA and transportation networks, among
others, and is compatible with all JumboSwitch
products. Automatic redundancy switches
within 38ms.
The unit has six 10/100Base-T ports and two
gigabit SFP ports with an extra six 100FX fibre
or 10/100Base-T ports, or four RS232, RS422
or RS485 channels provided by expansion card.
Serial channels are independent and can
be mixed or matched. Point to point serial
tunnelling and serial server configurations are
supported on a per-port basis.
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also supports AS-i flat and round cables.
The FAS8 station is fully encapsulated and
potted, eliminating the need for a separate
enclosure. The unit is designed for indoor and
outdoor applications—protecting against dust
and moisture ingress to prevent performance
failures in wet and dry environments.
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Profibus / CANopen control
Powerlink evaluation kit
Arrow: The Ethernet Powerlink evaluation xKit
enables developers to create a Powerlink master
for automation systems control.
In addition, the xKit - which contains two
BeMicro RTE sticks - enables relatively simple
Powerlink slave development for end-device
manufacturers. The crucial feature of this
product is the BeMicro RTE (Real Time Ethernet),
hardware - developed jointly by Arrow and
Altera - for testing SOPC technology.
Yokogawa: An enhanced version of the
STARDOMT network-based control system
includes new modules that enable the FCN
autonomous controller to communicate directly
with facilities and devices that use Profibus-DP
and CANopen.
An IT security setting tool assists in the
configuration of the same security models
used by the company’s CENTUMR VP integrated
production control system.
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In line surge protector for RS232 serial comms systems. Variants also available for 10 base T Ethernet.
Plug & protect 19" 1U rack mount surge protector for LAN, WLAN, mains power, ISDN and telecom applications.
Complete 50kA surge protection for power & data for eg PC's, LAN's, servers etc. Slide in modules for mix & match configuration
Modular and expandable DIN rail or base plate mount surge protector for 10/100 base T copper ethernet systems with variants for RS232 and RS485 copper based networks.
Surge protects Telecom, LAN and mains power. Snap in modules for rapid configuration. Modules available for RJ45, RJ11 and BNC.
DATATRAB D-LAN-CAT.5e is a surge protector (adaptor) which protects all 4 pairs in Cat. 5e performance in according to EN 50173. Easy for retrofitting.
DATATRAB DT-LAN-CAT.6+, a surge protector (adaptor) which protects all 4 pairs in Cat. 6e performance (10GBit/s) in acc. to EN 50173. Easy for retrofitting.
MODBUS measurement
CC-410
Protocol Analyzer
Timing Analyser
CableIQ Tester
DTX CableAnalyzer
EtherScope Industrial
LinkRunner Pro
MicroScanner2
OptiFiber OTDR
SimpliFiber
Ethernet ComProbe
LAN Protocol Analyzer
canScan-XA
NuStreams 2000
NuStreams 600
NuStreams 85
Production Testing
MPILC Level Transmitter
SLW Water Level Sensor
Ethernet Loopback Jack
Gigabit Loopback Jack
LinkCheck
LinkUp
PatchTest
T1/E1 Crossover
T1/E1 Loopback Jack
PCAP-Probe
A tool (freeware) for testing communication over MODBUS protocol with slave units. Works as master for MODBUS RTU protocol. Useful for performance and error-detection.
The CC-410 Etherjack demarcation device supplies Covaro?s intelligent demarcation functionality for monitoring and testing remote Ethernet connectivity.
Protocol Analyzer ETHERNET Powerlink V2.0, V1.0 and Precision Time Protocol IEEE 1588.
The Ethernet High Resolution Timing Analyser records events in the network being analysed with a high resolution of 20 ns.
Copper qualification tester troubleshoots and qualifies cabling speed (10/100/1000/VoIP).
Copper and fiber certification tester guarantees cabling installations comply with TIA/ISO standards.
The EtherScope Series II is the next generation of Industrial Ethernet test equipment for networks carrying control, data, voice and video.
The essential link tester for today's Gigabit Ethernet, PoE, and 802.1X networks.
Next generation MicroScanner verifies voice/data/video cable and services with a revolutionary user interface.
The fiber testing and troubleshooting solution to ensure the health of your most critical, network cabling.
Verify and troubleshoot multimode and singlemode fiber optic links.
Portable, Non-Intrusive, Aggregator Ethernet Tap
THG is a powerful network analyzer plus monitoring tool for 10/100 and 1 Gigabit Ethernet networks. THG provides the most detailed and accurate 7-layer protocol decode.
The canScan-XA connects to any PC or laptop via Ethernet and runs X-Analyser software package. Detailed analysis of CAN, DeviceNet and CANOpen is provided on the PC.
Multichannel Ethernet test system includes IP traffic generators / receivers for Ethernet device, switch, router and network testing.
Portable multichannel Ethernet test system with IP traffic generators / receivers for Ethernet switch, router,device and network testing.
NuStreams-85Plus is a standalone tester for testing 2, 4, 5, or 8 ports 10/100 Mbps Ethernet switch at wire speed.
The MPT Program is a customisable solution that enables manufacturer to perform highly reliable and accurate mass production test in wire speed during manufacturing.
Microprocessor based transmitter for reliable level detection in acute environment conditions. The MPILC uses a two-wire Pulse Frequency Modulation (PFM).
SLW series is a conductivity based sensor suitable for level monitoring of liquids in industrial plants, that have conductivity of more than or equal to 25 Siemens.
Check cables for broken or shorted wires. Check wall jack to network switch connection. Use with Smartronix Ethernet Analyser for more complete testing.
Quickly and easily checks the RX/TX pairs of 1000base network cables, helping a network technician determine if there are broken or shorted wires within the cabling.
LinkCheck is a battery powered network test tool that quickly and easily identifies the speed and connection of Ethernet ports with the push of a button.
The Smartronix LinkUp? Ethernet Tester is a battery powered Ethernet test tool that will provide the first response for troubleshooting network connectivity problems.
The PatchTest is a battery powered tool that is designed to quickly test Ethernet patch cables for continuity and common wiring standards.
Converts any standard T1 or E1 modular cable to a crossover cable.
Quickly and easily checks the RX/TX pairs of T1/E1 circuit cables, helping a network technician determine if a signal exists or if there are broken or shorted wires.
The PCAP-Probe a non invasive remote network access device to allow for network analysis and troubleshooting from the remote YR-20 professional Team.
1800 Industrial Ethernet NetBridge
1801 Industrial Ethernet NetBridge
1803 Industrial Ethernet NetBridge
1804 Industrial Ethernet NetBridge
1805 Industrial Ethernet NetBridge
TEM0100
TEM0200
TEM1000
DE7100
DE7200
DECT/DECR3000
DED2500
EtherNav
HEMC431S
GBIC Mini-GBIC
KT-10B/T/FL
SFP-10G Series
SFP-1G Series
WN-100-PLC
P-Ex OTR opis 100
P-Ex OTR opis 1000
Ethernet Bitdriver
499NTR10010
499NTR10100
065-1876BTB WDM
GBIC Ethernet
GBIC SFP Ethernet
AIA1800-200-04 NetBridge is a cost effective solution to carry Ethernet communications over existing DeviceNet wiring.
EtherHighway is a cost innovative effective solution to carry Ethernet communications over existing Fieldbus wiring.
AIA1803 NetBridge is a cost innovative effective solution to carry Ethernet communications over existing various kind of fieldbus wiring.
AIA1804 NetBridge is a cost innovative effective solution to carry Ethernet communications over existing Fieldbus or DC power line wiring.
AIA1805 NetBridge is a cost innovative effective solution to carry Ethernet communications over existing DeviceNet wiring.
Ethernet Transceiver, IEEE802.3 10Base, connects from AUI (DB-15) to 10BASE2 (BNC) 10Mbps. Micro size with 5 LEDs and selectable SQE switch.
Ethernet Transceiver, IEEE802.3 10Base, connects from AUI (DB-15) to 10Base-T (RJ-45) 10Mbps. Micro size with 7 LEDs and selectable SQE switch.
Ethernet Transceiver, IEEE802.3 10Base, connects AUI (DB-15) to 10Base-FL ST Multimode 10Mbps up to 2KM
Transmits 10/100 BASE FX or TX Operates as Electrical to Optical Media Converter Single-mode or Multimode Versions Drop and Insert Ethernet Link.
Transmits 10/100 BASE FX or TX Operates as Electrical to Optical Media Converter Extends Distances Environmentally Hardened IEEE 802.3 Compliant.
Transmits up to eight independent contact closures over Ethernet electrical 10/100 TX or 100 FX optical fiber. Ethernet network eliminates the need for additional wiring.
Converts common standard serial data to Ethernet data. Supports the bi-directional data transmission of RS-232, and 2-wire or 4-wire RS-485 data interfaces.
EtherNav D7600 managed layer 2 Ethernet switches that segment Ethernet network traffic to enhance performance and for better bandwidth allocation.
10/100Base Ethernet Media Converter, single mode, 1310nm.
1.25Gbps 3V/5V, 850nm GBIC Transceiver.
Ethernet transceivers. Complete interface of an AUI port to coaxial, UTP or fiber optic cable. Compact design.
1-port 10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ modules
1G-port Gigabit Ethernet SFP modules
Enables wireless Distributed Control Systems (DCS). 8/4 wired analog and digital I/O, plus wireless connections. 16 bit 4MHz MCU with 10KB of flash, 1KB of RAM.
Optical Trnasceiver (opis)
Optical Transceiver (op is)
10/100 MBPS Ethernet Bitdriver with Multimode or Singlemode fiber., ST or SC connectors, Ruggedized for Industrial applications. 2KM nominal 20KM optional.
The ConneXium Ethernet transceiver enables media translation from 10BASE-T to 10BASE-FL cabling.
The ConneXium Ethernet transceiver enables media translation from 100BASE-TX to 100BASE-FX cabling.
10/100BaseT/TX to 100BaseFX Industrial Hardened Media Converter, Single Fiber SC Simplex Singlemode, Tx=1550 nm, Rx=1310 nm, 20 km Span, 24 V DC Redundant Power Terminal.
GBIC Ethernet Transceiver presents the most reliable and proven standard. The duplex SC extends fiber optic Gigabit Ethernet signals up to 10km.
GBIC SFP Ethernet Transceiver presents the newest standard in optoelectronic interfaces. The duplex LC extends fiber optic Gigabit Ethernet signals up to 10km.
Proximity Switches WPS
Sensor Pad WSP100-8I
WDIO100-CONF-FBP
WIOP100- 8DI8DC
WIOP208-8DC
Level Field Unit
Ethernet Air-Pack
HyperLan-Pack
WL-ABOARD/N
The WPS operate fully wireless, with WISA - Wireless interface to Sensors and Actuators by transmitting data (real time
The WSP collects up to 8 digital inputs. It has wireless power supply (WPU100) and a realtime link to the ABB WISA WDIO100 Module parallel to up to 300 other WISA devices.
The WDIO connects up to 120 wireless proxes WPS or 56 proxes and 7 wireless IO pads or 13 wireless IO pads to a fieldbus of choice with the ABB FieldBusPlug system.
The WIOP collects up to 16 digital inputs and 8 outputs.
Wireless IP67 IO-pad (block)
The Level Field Unit is designed to measure hydrostatic level in a vented tank and is available with an integrated sensor or an extended sensor.
Ethernet Air-Pack is a ready-to-use solution designed to replace any Ethernet cable between equipments (PC, IP video, printers ...)
HyperLan-Pack is a ready-to-use solution to set up a high speed Ethernet wireless link between buildings, factories, CCTV cameras, offshore platforms ...
WiFi Access Point & Ethernet Bridge for automotive applications. Fulfills most severe requirements : -25°C to +80°C, shockproof and vibration proof.
Dehn + Soehne
MTL
Fluke Networks
Test equipment
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CAS
Covaro Networks
EPSG
Frontline
Gillaspy
HM Computing
Omnicor
Sapcon
Smartronix
YR20
Aboundi
Danpex
GE
Tranceivers
5: 6
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Phoenix Contact
Hi-optel
Korenix
KTI Networks
Moxa
Newtrax
Primation
S.I.Tech
Schneider
Signamax
Unicom
ABB
Wireless
9/6/
Accutech
Acksys
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WL-ABOARD/S
WL-COMETH
WL-DONGLE
WLg-ABOARD/N
WLg-ACCESS-ATEX
WLg-LINK
WLg-LINK-OEM
WL-IDA/N
WL-IDA/S
Explosionproof Wireless
OEM Wireless Solution
Wireless RF Module
Wireless System
Bluetooth module Class1
Class2 Bluetooth module
Industrial radio modem
Industrial radio modem
Low cost Module Modem
Radio transceiver
Radio transmitters
UART TTL Module
Versatile module + µC
WIFI gateway
Industrial Access Point RAP
Wireless Bridge
ARM-C8
ARM-CS
AW5300-WgN1
EW5302-WgN1(TB)
SW1001T-WgN1
SW5001-WgN1
SW5002-WgN1(DB)
Wireless Control
SureCross Class I Div2
SureCross DX70
SureCross DX80
SureCross DX99
SureCross Solar Power
LANBridge 900 Plus
UCM97
USB Bluetooth Adapter
Trailblazer
Viper 4200 Product Series
SEM2410
SEM2411
SEM910
SNAP2410
SNAP2411
SNAP910
WIT Modules
Spectrum Expert RFID
Spectrum Expert WiFi
µWEAVE Gateway 1000
µWEAVE M2M Telemetry
µWEB Lite GSM/GPRS
µWEB Lite Starter Kit
µWEBox eRouter GSM/GPRS
µWEBox eRouter Starter
802.15.4/ZigBee Modules
Bluetooth I/O Module OBI411
Bluetooth Low Energy Platform
Ready-to-embed Bluetooth Modules
Ready-to-embed Wireless LAN modules
Rugged Ethernet Port Adapter RBE231
Rugged Serial Port Adapter RBS433
Rugged WLAN Ethernet Port Adapters
Socket iWiFi
CrossNet Wireless I/O
FastLinc
Wireless Modem
Class2 module
F2M01C1
200mW MCPE
AP/Router Controller
DT-RWZ-300mW-WC
Netrix 7000
Netrix GPRS Gateway
Netrix Starter Kit
Digi Connect Wi-EM
Digi Connect Wi-ME
Digi Connect Wi-SP
PortServer TS W MEI
Wavespeed/S
TAINY EMOD-L1-IO
Wireless RS232 / RS422 / RS485 serial device server for automotive applications. Fulfills most severe requirements : -25°C to +80°C, shockproof and vibration proof .
Wireless Ethernet (IEEE 802.11b) to serial (RS232/RS422/RS485) device server featuring serial MODBUS to wireless MODBUS/TCP data gateway, Windows COM ports redirector.
Compact wireless Ethernet IEEE 802.11b to serial (RS232) device server featuring point to point, virtual COM ports & serial MODBUS to MODBUS/TCP data gateway modes.
WiFi Access Point, 2-port Ethernet Bridge, bridge router & WDS Repeater (a/b/g/h) for automotive applications
WiFi Access Point, 2-port Ethernet Bridge, bridge router & WDS Repeater (b/g or a/h) for explosive area
WLg-LINK-OEM features Access Point, Ethernet Bridge & repeater (WDS) modes compliant with IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/h (108 Mbps) standards, compact case.
WLg-LINK-OEM features Access Point, Ethernet Bridge & repeater (WDS) modes compliant with IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/h (108 Mbps) standards.
Industrial WiFi IEEE 802.11b (g compatible) Access Point and Ethernet Bridge, din rail mounting, 7-60 VDC power supply.
Wireless Ethernet (IEEE 802.11b) to serial (RS232/RS422/RS485) device server featuring serial MODBUS to wireless MODBUS/TCP data gateway, Windows COM ports redirector.
The Adalet Wireless explosionproof wireless system was designed for measuring and transmitting 4-20mA, temperature, and pressure signals out of a Division 1 area.
Industrial wireless system specifically designed for manufacturers of sensors and monitoring instrumentation.
RF radio modems for RS-232 / 485 as part of their industrial wireless product offering. Designed for maximum range at a low cost.
A new DIN rail mounted wireless system utilising the license free 902-928 MHz ISM band with spread spectrum frequency hopping technology.
Enables two-way transmission over 150m. Fully compliant with the Bluetooth V2.0 EDR standard. Data rate: 3Mbps:. Data transmission via UART serial interface.
Enables two-way data and/or audio transmission over 20m. Totally complies with the Bluetooth V2.0.Certified END USER solutionstandard. Radio rate: 723 kbps.
Two-way half duplex wireless data transmission on 1.5km. IP65 enclosure, 868MHz (Europe) or 915 MHz (USA) Data transfer in transparent mode via RS232/RS485 or USB.
Wireless bidirectional data transmission on 6km. 500mW, RS232/RS485 serial port or USB interface, IP65 box, Progr. frequencies: 863/870MHz (Europe) - 902/928MHz (USA).
Two-way digital link over 300m, 863-870MHz multicanal- Wideband. Module-Modem including a RF transceiver + µC. On-board standard mode : Transparent.
Two-way half duplex digital links up to 6Km. Asynchronous serial channel. Data rate from 0.2 to 50 kBps Manchester.
Single-way AM/FM digital link up to 4km. Used as an asynchronous serial channel where the useful data rate ranges from 0.5 - 10Kbps Manchester.
Bidirectional digital link on 6km. 868 or 915MHz ? 500mW; multichannel. Including RF transceiver + µC. UART TTLSerial link.
Bidirectional digital link up to 1500m, 863-870MHz; multi-channel; Wide & Narrow bands. Serial link: UART TTL. On-board standard modes: Transparent, Addressed…
RS232/WIFI gateway for two-way half duplex wireless data transmission on 200m. License-free system. RS232, TxD, RxD, Ethernet 10/100 BaseT interfaces.
2.4/5 Ghz Industrial Access Point indoor/outdoor
Outdoor, 2.4 GHz, Long Range Wireless Ethernet Bridge. Engineered to deploy dependable networks, even in the presence of interference.
The radio transceiver ARM-C8 offers a solution for all users who want a wireless function on their equipment. The A.R.M. series enables link range from 1 to 2km in 10mW.
This radio modem operates with the license-free 868MHz band from 1 to 500mW (16 channels). Up to 5km in open field at the baudrate of 38,400bps.
802.11g/b Access Point - Compact
Wireless Bridge+2-port Wireless Serial Server
1-port IEEE802.11g/b(TTL) Wireless Serial Module
1-port RS-232/422/485 IEEE802.11g/b (Terminal Block
2-port RS-232/422/485 IEEE802.11g/b (D-Sub) Server
Wireless M2M remote control for industrial machines and field equipment, through mobile phones & the Internet, including real-time alerts, remote configuration.
SureCross DX80 Wireless I/O includes a small I/O card that supports many I/O types. The DX80 housing models offer enclosure-ready access to external terminal blocks.
SureCross DX70 models deliver an economical, dedicated wireless industrial I/O solution using a pair of configured Gateway and Node modules with point-to-point I/O mapping.
SureCross DX80 Wireless I/O includes an integrated battery and sensor power supply, state-of-the-art wireless radio, small I/O card that supports multiple I/O types.
DX99 Nodes include an integrated battery providing power for the radio and an external sensor.
Banner's Solar Supply includes a solar panel, rechargeable battery pack, and controller to power Banner's DX80 1 Watt Data Radio.
Wireless Industrial Ethernet Modem - 900 Mhz frequency hopping with integral Modbus TCP gateway and RS232/RS485 interface.
The UCM97 offers wireless Ethernet communication. It is an innovative GPRS Communicator developed for IP based communication with remote processes.
USB Bluetooth Adapter, dust and waterproof to IP68, built-in antenna, Bluetooth specification V1.1 & V1.2, Windows compatible drivers, Class 1 - range up to 100m.
A point to point digital radio provindg POTS, E&M lines and Ethernet Data. Trailblazer radios use TDM fixed latency technology to provide perfect wire line quality.
802.3af Wireless Transmitter and Access Points
2.4 GHz FHSS industrial Ethernet wireless modem/bridge. Up to 400 Kbps data rate. Outdoor range 1.5 miles with included dipole antenna or extend range with gain antennas.
High-speed 2.4 GHz FHSS industrial wireless Ethernet modem/bridge. 1 Mbps throughput, 1.5 mile outdoor range with included dipole antenna, extendible with gain antennas.
900 MHz FHSS Ethernet modem for point-to-point or point-to-multipoint industrial wireless. Up to 150 Kbps data rate, outdoor range 20+ miles with omnidirectional antenna.
2.4 GHz wireless Ethernet access point. Connects up to 62 remote serial devices equipped with Cirronet wireless serial modems or modules, handles all port assignments.
High-speed (1 Mbps) 2.4 GHz wireless Ethernet access point. Connect up to 62 remote serial devices equipped with Cirronet wireless serial modems or modules.
900 MHz wireless Ethernet access point for Cirronet WIT910 and HopNet 91 series serial wireless modems. Connects up to 15 remote devices.
Wireless industrial transceiver OEM modules provide robust and secure communications. Products are FCC and ETSI certified to operate worldwide.
Spectrum Expert for RFID is a complete solution that runs on a Windows laptop. Simply insert the PC card sensor and gain immediate visibility into your RFID's spectrum.
Spectrum Expert pinpoints the name and location of interfering and rogue devices so your wireless network can perform at its peak.
Out of the Box M2M telemetry system. Comprises an intelligent GSM/GPRS Gateway module, M2M monitoring application platform and specialised M2M services
Out of the Box M2M telemetry System enabling companies to monitor, control and manage remote machines via the Internet.
The µWEB Lite GSM/GPRS OEM module is an intelligent modem with onboard TCP/IP stack designed for ease of use. It supports automated I/O modes, FTP and e-mail.
Starter Kit for the µWEB Lite family of intelligent GSM / GPRS modems which offer integrated TCP/IP, email, FTP and automated I/O modes of operation.
µWEBox eRouter GSM/GPRS router enables Ethernet devices to communicate over the wireless GSM or GPRS network.
Starter kit for rapid evaluation of Conmtech's GSM/GPRS and PSTN router products. Enables remote Ethernet devices to be networked over public or private GSM, GPRS and PSTN.
EEE 802.15.4 /ZigBee modules and devices
Bluetooth I/O modules
Bluetooth Low Energy Platform Module OLP425
Range of Bluetooth modules with selected kfeatures
Dual-band, IEEE 802.11abgn, Wireless LAN
Complete wireless Ethernet cable replacement devic
Complete wireless serial cable replacement device
Wireless LAN client / bridge for wireless ethernet
A secure serial-to-Wireless LAN 802.11b/g device server module. Equipped with full set of protocols, royalty free.
Connect any sensor to a data acquisition or control system using Bluetooth wireless technology. Also connect to a wired network for industrial communications.
Industrial design offers superior performance at a cost effective price. Ranges to 6 miles. Functions: access point, wireless bridge or remote-repeater.
SRM6210E/SRM6310E/SRM7210E wireless, Ethernet modems offer exceptional data integrity in harsh environments - range up to 35 miles LOS. Repeater/Remote function.
This is a Class 2 module surface mountable Bluetooth system. Includes antenna and an audio codec.It is Bluetooth qualified as an end product. Size 24x13 mm.
Provides transparent RS232 serial cable replacement. No need for external drivers. External power can be supplied via USB, PS2 or battery solution.
Reliawave 200mw MCPE is designed for outdoor applications, offering connections between buildings at a speed of up to 11Mbps.
RWZ-2XXX / 3XXX 802.11 a/b/g outdoor AP/Router/Hotspot Controller. A wireless network-in-box solution designed to enable the immediate deployment of WLAN networks.
300mW 802.11b PCMCIA Wireless card.
The netrix 7000 family of controllers provide remote access over GSM/GPRS to industrial plant and equipment. Makes it simple to connect ModBus equipment to the Internet.
The netrix GPRS Gateway service provides access directly over the Internet to any GPRS enabled netrix unit. Aaccess to all your netrix outstations through a single URL.
The netrix Starter Kit provides everything you need to get started with netrix, whether for evaluation or for a live project.
Fully pin- and software-compatible with the Digi Connect EM, the Wi-EM allows customers to easily integrate 802.11b wireless networking in a single future-proof product.
The Digi Connect Wi-ME embedded module is pin- and software-compatible with the Digi Connect ME, and makes fully transparent 802.11b network integration possible.
Compact, flexible and secure wireless device server with full support for WPA2/802.11i and extended EAP wireless LAN security.
Universal, high-performance RS-232/422/485 serial-to-wireless connectivity. Advanced features include WEP (64- and 128-bit), SSH, easy management and many more.
Standalone Bluetooth-compatible solution for wireless RS-232 serial cable replacement. Instantly increases user mobility and reduces cabling expenses.
Wireless connection of M2M applications
Adalet Wireless
Adeunis RF
ads-tec
Afar
ATIM
Atop
BacSoft
Banner
Wireless
9/6/
Bentek Systems
Brodersen
Bulgin
Carlson Wireless
Carolina Design
Cirronet
Cognio
Comtech M2M
Connect Blue
Connect One
Crossbow
Data-Linc
DataSoft
Demarc
Dexdyne
Digi
Dr. Neuhaus
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Elpro
Ember
EST
Ethernet Direct
eWON
Extronics
FMN
Frontline
Guangzhou Robustel
Headwind
Hirschmann
Wireless
ICC
IDC
Initium
Inova
IntelliSensing
Ipsil
I-Tek
iWOW
Lancom
Lantronix
Leuze
Lexycom
Locus
Lucom
LyconSys
Microhard
Microwave Data
Millennial Net
Moxa
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TAINY GMOD-S1 / S2
TAINY HMOD-V2-IO
TAINY SwitchingCenter
Wireless sensor networks
105U Wireless I/O
105U-G
905U-E
905U-G
EmberNet
ESTeem 195Eg
Model 192E
FWO-711
FWO-712
FWO-713
eWON 2101CD/4101CD
Talk2M
iWAP102A
iWAP102M
iWAP103
iWAP200A
iWAP400
Omnidirectional Antenna
Zone 1 Antenna
Sensor Networks
MeshDecoder
Serial to GPRS/EDGE Gateway
Industrial EDGE modem
Industrial GPRS Modem
Smart Cellular Modem
Smart GPRS Modem M1000 JAVA
Smart GPRS Modem M1000 Lite
Headwind SMS Suite
BAT 54
BAT 54 Rail
FR-A7N-WiE
OPC-E1-WiE
OPC-F1-WiE
Wireless Training
Promi-SD, Promi-MSP
ICP-WLAN
BaseStationOne NG
FlowSensorOne
PressureSensorOne
SignalConditionerOne
TemperatureSensorOne
SensorBlock
Red Eye
GP-810 GPS Module
iTegno 3000 GPRS Modem
iTegno 3232 GPRS Modem
iTegno 3898i PCMCIA
TR-800
LANCOM IAP-54 Wireless
LANCOM OAP-54 Wireless
LANCOM XAC-40-1
LANCOM XAP-40-2
WiBox
WiPort
DDLS 200
Tiamis-800L
OS2400-Ethernet
OS2400-Ethernet-STE
OS2400-HSE
EDGE Router ER75i
GSM Alarm Modem Xcome
LobiX ETH
LyconSys 3G+2 HSUPA
LyconSys 3G+3 GPS
LyconSys 3G+4 HSPA+
IP920
SpectraNT 910
SpectraNT920
MDS entraNET 900
MDS iNET 900
MDS TransIt
Mesh485
MeshScape
AWK-3121
AWK-3131 Series
AWK-4121
AWK-5222
AWK-6222
NPort W2004 Series
NPort W2250/2150
GPRS switched and leased line modem
Secure connection of wireless M2M applications
Standardized Infrastructure for IP Telemetry
SmartMesh embedded wireless sensor networking products enable OEMs to offer monitoring and control solutions that are highly reliable, ultra low power and easy to install.
Wireless I/O with interface for TCP/IP, Modbus TCP or EtherNet IP - also HTTP and email functionality. Wireless versions available for most countries.
Industrial Wireless Gateway Modem. Wireless interface between various data buses used in process and automation applications. High security, peer - to - peer addressing.
The 905U-E is an ideal solution for Ethernet connections in process control and automation applications - PLC's, DCS, SCADA, Data Acquisition, Wireless video.
Wireless connection for Modbus TCP or EtherNet IP - also wireless protocol conversion to Modbus, DeviceNet, Profibus and other field bus protocols.
EmberNet is a family of hardware and software products and development tools designed for embedded wireless networking.
The ESTeem 195Eg Ethernet wireless modem is an 802.11g compatible product that operates up to 54 Mbps with a 5 to 7 miles range. Designed for the industrial markets.
1-watt long range industrial hardened 802.11b wireless LAN product. Configurable in the Point/Point and Point/Multi-point Bridge, Access Point, and Etherstation Modes.
Industrial outdoor wireless AP/Client Repeater/Bridge. Complies with 802.11 a/b/g. Frequency 2.4/5.8GHz.
Industrial outdoor wireless AP/Client Repeater/Bridge. Complies with 802.11 b/g. Frequency 2.4GHz.
Industrial outdoor wireless AP/Bridge/Client Repeater. Complies with 802.11 b. IP68 housing - outdoor rated. IEEE 802.3 / 802.3u / 802.3af compliance.
Industrial VPN Router
Easy, secure, Internet remote access for PLCs
The iWAP102-A Explosion proof Zone 1 and 21 Wireless 802.11 Access Points provide reliable secure WiFi connectivity for your industrial facility.
The iWAP102M Explosion Proof Zone 1 and 21 Wireless MESH Ethernet Routers provide reliable Ethernet connectivity over a high-performance, self-forming wireless mesh.
The iWAP103 Exposion Proof Zone 1 Universal Access Point Enclosure is designed to allow the deployment of wireless networks in hazardous areas.
The iWAP200A Zone 2 & 21 Wireless 802.11 Access Points provide reliable secure WiFi connectivity for your industrial facility.
The iWAP400 is a Zone 1 encapsulated and increased safety USB to Wi-Fi adapter. The Antenna RF output from the iWAP400 is intrinsically safe.
The iANT100 is an increased safety antenna & has been designed & ATEX approved for use in Zone 1/21 & Zone 2/22 Hazardous Areas.
The iANT101 is an increased safety omni directional antenna & has been designed & ATEX approved for use in Zone 1/21 & Zone 2/22 Hazardous Area Environments.
FMN offers sensor and base modules and an application software for wireless ad-hoc networks. The sensor modules have several sensor interfaces.
IEEE 802.15.4 / ZigBee Analyzer Software
A rugged serial to GPRS/EDGE gateway
SMS Direct
Transmits data and SMS
Smart CDMA Modem
Built-in Java open platform environment
Configuration mode and Normal mode selecting by sw
Software to send SMS from PC/Windows using a GSM modem. This SMS software includes COM/.NET API and PHP interface.
BAT 54 acces points are IP67 rated and wall mountable. They are designed for use in industrial environments and outdoor applications.
BAT 54 Rail acces points are IP30 rated and DIN rail mountable. They are designed for use in industrial environments.
Mitsubishi 700-series inverter Wi-Fi Ethernet card
Fuji FRENIC-Multi inverter wireless Ethernet card
Fuji FRENIC-Eco inverter wireless Ethernet card
This practical 2 day workshop addresses the issues of wireless and Ethernet communications.
Cost effective solution of Wireless Serial Communications by Bluetooth technology. Replacing conventional RS232 cables. Point-to-point and point-to-multipoint.
IEEE 802.11a/b/g compliant, 64 bit or 128 bit WEP encryption, Frequency band 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz, GlobespanVirata PRISM WorldRadio chipset, Outdoor range up to 270 meters.
Ties the unique capabilities of IntelliSensing wireless sensor networks to existing systems that have interface or control requirements beyond a simple gateway.
High accuracy flow sensor that uses a turbine rotor and a magnetic pickup. This unit measures the volume of media passing through the sensor.
Self contained wireless pressure sensor measuring 166mm x 38mm. Equipped with IEEE 802.15.4/ ZigBee radio modems at 2.4GHz. Contructed of 316L Stainless Steel.
Converts other manufacturers wired sensors to wireless sensors and enables remote measurement in applications where traditional installations may be impossible.
A high accuracy wireless temperature sensor that uses a platinum resistive temperature device (RTD) for precise temperature measurement. Probe length of 36mm.
The Wireless SensorBlock is a fast, simple, and inexpensive way to connect up to eight sensors and monitor information from a PC browser or capture it to data files.
Wireless optical network transceivers capable of transmitting Ethernet data at 100 megabits per second. A fast and secure alternative to radio-based wireless LAN.
Ultra low power GPS receiver module that supports both active and passive antennas. It combines high sensativity, quick position fix and user-configurable flexibility.
The iTegno 3000 modem is a low-cost, fast transmission modem powered by USB. This slim and ergonomic device rides on GPRS technology.
The iTegno 3232E serial port modem is available for corporate and industrial usage. This modem offerings will address to the increasing needs in M2M communication.
The iTegno 3898i PCMCIA GPRS modem is a low-cost, fast transmission modem that provides you with enhanced surfing capabilities.
TR-800 GSM/GPRS module boasts a small and lightweight form factor that allows it to be easily integrated into myriad space-conscious applications.
Dual-band access point for tough environments. IEEE 802.11a/b/g/h/i/e, PoE, VLAN, QoS, M-SSID, up to 108 Mbps.
Dual-band outdoor access point. 2 x 802.11a/b/g/h/i/e radios, robust IP-66 housing with heating and cooling for -30 °C to +70°C. Optional VPN.
Industrial WLAN client for automation and control. 2.4 and 5 GHz, IP-40 housing, -20 to +50° C, 230 V, 24 V or PoE. Fast Roaming functions and transparent WLAN-to-Ethernet.
Industrial access point for automation and control. High availability and redundancy with two radio modules. 24V DC and PoE power feeding.
Network industrial equipment with 802.11 b/g wireless. Two DB9 DTE serial ports supporting RS-232, RS-422 or RS-485. Wireless security with WEP, WPA, TKIP. 256-bit AES.
A compact integrated module for adding wireless networking to a device, combining a processor, memory, 802.11b transceiver, and dual high-speed serial ports.
The DDLS 200 transmits data by infrared light over distances up to 500 metres. This troublefree method of data transmission opens up a wide spectrum of applications.
The latest version of firmware for the Tiamis-800L allows legacy serial equipment (RS232, RS422, or RS485) to be connected to an Ethernet network.
Ethernet. 2.4 GHz license-free, frequency hopping spread spectrum, compatible with all IEEE 802.3 Ethernet protocols, 16-mile range line-of-sight with high gain antennas.
Serial-to-Ethernet. 2.4 GHz, license-free, frequency hopping spread spectrum. Contains serial device service enabling connection between Ethernet and serial-only device.
High-speed Ethernet. Up to 11 Mb/s channel data rate. 2.4 GHz license-free, direct sequence spread spectrum. 20-mile range line-of-sight with high gain antennas.
Up to 236Kb/s via EDGE, uses also GSM and GPRS, connects your PC or LAN to the internet with integrated Ethernet Interface.
GSM Alarm Modem, 8 dig InOut, 2 analoge In, 2x RS232 (transparent), alarm via SMS, Voice, Fax, Email, quit-function.
VPN-Ethernet Router for industrial applications using the GPRS-infrastructure, generates a virtual `always online'-connection, only pay what you are using.
Wireless UMTS/GSM modem, - HSDPA/HSUPA/UMTS (dl 7,2mbps, up 2.1mbps), - GPRS/EDGE/CSD, - Quad-Band GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz, - 2 External Antennas (FME).
Industrial wireless 3G modem with integrated GPS
Industrial wireless 3G modem
900MHz Frequency Hopping Radio Modem supporting wireless communications up to 345kbps. A complete wireless solution for integrating industrial Ethernet and serial devices.
Microhard Systems 900MHz Industrial ethernet solutions offer seamless network integration in remote locations, providing a highly reliable license free radio link.
The SpectraNT 920, a plug and play high performance wireless Ethernet bridge for attaching remote Ethernet device to a LAN network.
A long-range, secure wireless IP/Ethernet solution that allows users to bring data over Ethernet or a serial gateway and onto IP based networks.
The MDS iNET 900 is a high-speed, industrial wireless Serial and IP/Ethernet solution. Using 900 MHz Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum technology.
An IP/Ethernet capable licensed or license-free narrowband radio system that supports real-time mission critical applications at up to 19.2 kbps.
The Mesh485 product family is the first complete wireless sensor networking system developed specifically to replace RS-485 cabling.
The MeshScape wireless mesh sensor networking software platform delivers ready-to-embed hardware modules and assemblies for fast and cost-effective application development.
IEEE 802.11a/b/g Wireless AP/Bridge/Client
Industrial IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n wireless
IEEE 802.11a/b/g outdoor wireless AP/Bridge/Client
IEEE 802.11a/b/g dual-RF wireless AP/Bridge/Client
Outdoor dual-RF wireless AP/Bridge/Client
IEEE 802.11a/b/g wireless device servers
IEEE 802.11a/b/g wireless device servers
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OnCell 5004/5104
OnCell G3100/G3150-HSDPA Series
OnCell G3110/G3150
OnCell G3111/G3151
WAC-1001
WE-2100T
Broadband Router
Mobile Router
Nebula wireless Module
NB2210
NB2240
Wireless accelerometer
WN-100-SDA
iWLAN 40-2
702M12-W
702-W
ModHopper R9120
WIO Analog Monitor
WIO Base Unit
WIO BreeZ
WIO DH2
WIO Discrete Monitor
WIO Expansion Modules
WIO Hydrostatic Level
WIO Level Monitor
WIO LevelMate
WIO LevelMate (Div 2)
WIO Pressure Monitor
WIO Rigid Level Monitor
RAD-ISM-900-DATA-BD
RAD-ISM-900-DATA-BD-BUS
RAD-ISM-900-RS232-BD
RAD-ISM-900-SET-BD-BUS
RAD-ISM-900-SET-DU
SNAP I/O for A-B
AWK-1100 Series
IAP-6701-WG+ IP67
IAP-W510/ W512 Wireless AP
IAR-7002-WG/WG+
IDS-5000
Industrial Wireless AR
IR-711UB
ORing IAP-320/320+
ACR-201-G
ASR-201-G
AVCW-G-AP
WiJET.G
WiJET.Gmac
WiJET.Video
WiSER2400.ip
WiSER2400.PLUS
ILB BT ADIO MUX
RAD-ISM-2400-BD-BUS-ANT
RAD-ISM-2400-UD-ANT
HM-BT-BAT
802.11abg Hotspot
900 MHz Ethernet Radio
900 MHz Serial Radio
inRAx
ProLinx WA-HART
ProLinx WA-PDP
RadioLinx RLX-FHES
RadioLinx RLX-FHS
RadioLinx RLXIB-IHW
Wireless Switch
LAN-Cell 2 3G
802.11 wireless module
Radio Data Modems
RC10x0
RC12x0
RC2200
IRT Ethernet Radio
R-Idge
SATELLAR Digital
SATELLINE-1915
SATELLINE-3AS(d) NMS
DATAEAGLE 3002
Parani10
Parani100
Promi-ESD
Promi-MSP
Promi-SD
Serial Device Server
XR9-PC1
Industrial quad-band GSM/GPRS cellular routers
GSM/GPRS/EDGE/UMTS/HSDPA IP gateways
GSM/GPRS/EDGE IP gateways
1-port RS-232 or RS-232/422/485 cellular IP modems
Faster Roaming with Moxa's Advanced Wireless
Wireless LAN embedded serial device servers
The Multenet Broadband Router is a wireless cellular router supporting GSM HSDPA / HSUPA. Ideal for applications where high levels of bandwidth are required.
The Mobile Router, with it's integrated GSM module offers connectivity via GSM/GPRS/EDGE. This device offers a complete remote connectivity solution.
Modules based on Nebula's proprietary technologies, providing a real-time, robust, self-managing all battery powered wireless network to support a wide variety applications
The NB2210 connects Ethernet enabled equipment to the internet over a mobile network (GSM/GPRS/EDGE) and makes your devices and data accessible from wherever you want.
The NB2240 NetBox Wireless Router securely and wirelessly connects two private networks/sites via public GSM networks and the Internet.
Wireless 3D MEMS accelerometer (WN-100-ACC). 100% self-contained solution for vibration, tilt, shock and movement monitoring.
Wireless sensor data acquisition node (WN-100-SDA). Standard analog and digital sensor interface. No wires for communications or power supply.
Industrial Dual Band Wireless Access Point, 2x 10/100Mbit/s, 2xPD (powered device), 24VDC, 12 VDC, WLAN acc. to IEEE 802.11b/g and IEEE 802.11a.
802.11a,b,g and n Ethernet Radio in an IP67 rated enclosure
Wireless Ethernet Radio with 802.11a,b,g adn N capability
The Modhopper wireless Modbus/pulse transceiver from Obvius provides a self optimizing 900Mhz wireless mesh interface between multiple Modbus devices and controllers.
The WIO Analog Monitor, is an effective and economical solution for monitoring wide pressure ranges and a variety of industrial process conditions.
The Base Unit is an economical solution for adding wireless capabilities to existing or new, process conditions.
Windows based software tool used for configuration of the OleumTech WIO Control Modules and Monitor family of products via a PC serial port.
The DH2 is an economical I/O extension to PLCs, EFMs and RTUs typically found in hazardous and remote industrial process conditions.
The Discrete Monitor is an effective and ideal solution for dry contact switches and monitoring of alarm conditions in a variety of industrial process conditions.
Typical installations of Expansion Modules are mounted adjacent to the Base Unit on DIN rail in a NEMA 4 enclosure and connected with supplied inter-module connectors.
The WIO Hydrostatic Level Monitor, is an economical solution for monitoring product levels in vented tanks. the sensor cable is mounted and submersed in the tank liquid.
The Level Sensor eliminates the need for costly cable and conduit runs on both new projects and retrofits, and replaces them with a low-maintenance wireless solution.
The LevelMate Monitor is an effective and economical solution for providing a wireless RS485 bridge to the primary control panels.
The LevelMate is an economical solution for adding wireless capabilities to existing or new, Modbus capable sensors, EFMs, RTUs and PLCs.
The Pressure Monitor is an effective and economical solution for monitoring a wide range of pressures and a variety of industrial process conditions in hazardous locations.
The Level Sensor eliminates the need for costly cable and conduit runs on both new projects and retrofits, and replaces them with a low-maintenance wireless solution.
The RAD-ISM-900-DATA-BD DIN rail mount wireless data radio is a `data-tractor', specifically designed for use in heavy interference SCADA environments.
The RAD-ISM-900-DATA-BD-BUS is a DIN rail mount wireless data radio or `data tractor', designed specifically for use in heavy interference SCADA environments.
The RAD-ISM-900-RS232-BD rail mount wireless radio is a `data-tractor', designed specifically for use in heavy interference environments.
The RAD-ISM-900-SET-BD-BUS is an integrated radio & I/O module designed for bi-directional interfacing of a 4-20mA current loop and two digital signals.
The RAD-ISM-900-SET Series is an integrated radio & I/O module designed to eliminate cable and conduit for one 4-20 mA current loop and two digital signals.
SNAP I/O for A-B systems supports EtherNet/IP communications protocol, giving users the ability to integrate distributed, intelligent SNAP I/O into A-B Logix architectures.
AWK-1100 Series Industrial IEEE 802.11g Wireless AP/Bridge/AP Client
IAP-6701-WG+ is a reliable IP67 outdoor 802.11b/g WLAN Access Point with 1 POE P.D Ethernet port. It can be configured to operate in AP/Bridge/Repeater/AP-Client mode.
Weatherproof long-range 802.11a/n wireless AP
IAR-7002-WG/WG+ can be configured to operate in 3 modes of routing function: Dynamic/Static IP route, PPPoE authentication, and Modem (56K/GPRS/3G/3.5G Modem) dial up.
IDS-5000 series are device server which offers many powerful features, which are the best communication redundant solution for current application of serial device.
IAR-7002-WG/WG+ can be configured to operate in 3 modes of routing function: Dynamic/Static IP route, PPPoE authentication, and Modem (56K/GPRS/3G/3.5G Modem) dial up.
Industrial Cellular VPN router with 1x10/100Base-T
802.11 a/b/g wireless access point
ACR-201-G is a plug and Play 802.11g Bridge Station with WEP, WPA. easy-to-use, compact, portable, OS independent and no driver needed.
The ASR-102-G is an easy-to-use, Plug and Play , compact, portable, 802.11g 54Mbps high-speed wireless indoor-use access point. Featured with WPA ? WEP
The AVCW-G-AP is the 802.11g 54mbps Outdoor Access Point. perfect for inter-building Wireless Bridging, Hotspots and Wireless LANs. It has a weatherproof enclosure.
802.11G Wireless Display Adapter. Wirelessly connects Projectors, Monitors, LCD and Plasma displays. For IBM compatible PCs and laptops running Win 95/98/ME/2000/XP.
802.11G Wireless Display Adapter Wirelessly connects Projectors, Monitors, LCD and Plasma displays. For Apple Macintosh computers running OS X or higher
802.11G Wireless Video Display Adapter. Wirelessly connects Projectors, Monitors, LCD and Plasma displays, Supports MPEG1/MPEG2 /VCD / Non-commercial DVDs.
The WiSER2400.IP is an 802.11b client station radio that allows the RS-232 device to connect to a wireless access point. It is a plug and play, no driver needed.
The WiSER2400.Plus is a wireless radio that readily converts any RS-232, RS-485 or RS-422 serial device into an 802.11b wireless Ethernet node.
The reliable wireless system "ILB BT ADIO MUX ...." transmit 16 digital and two analoge signals in less than 10ms unidirectional over some hundrets meter.
The bidirectional wireless system RAD-ISM-2400-SET-BD-BUS-ANT uses the Trusted Wireless technology to transmit discreet signals reliably over some kilometers.
The unidirectional wireless system RAD-ISM-2400-SET-UD-ANT uses the Trusted Wireless technology to transmit discreet signals reliably over some kilometers.
Bluetooth HART Modem. Bluetooth 1.2. Internal antenna. Reliable wireless communications up to 100 feet. Integral HART mini-grabber connectors. 128 bit security.
ProSoft Technology 802.11abg Industrial Hotspot with Water/Dust Tight IP66-rated enclosure. Iinstall directly in harsh environments including wash down areas.
ProSoft Technology's 900 MHz Industrial Frequency Hopping Ethernet radios are license-free and provide best-in-class performance.
ProSoft Technology's 900 MHz Industrial Frequency Hopping serial radios are license-free and provide best-in-class performance. Features include 128 bit AES encryption.
The MVI56-WA-EIP provides wireless bridge functionality to the ControlLogix chassis. Can be set up for PC to processor communication by acting as a server to RSLinx.
The WA-HART allows wireless access to flow/process variables from remote HART smart field devices. Supports up to 8 individ. config. Channels.
The WA-PDP transfers asynchronous data securely and efficiently between networks using a wired PROFIBUS Master/Slave port and Prosoft Wireless Protocol (PWP).
The RadioLinx RLX-FHES 2.4 GHz wireless Ethernet with Serial Server Switch is an industrial grade, DIN-rail mounted radio solution.
The RLX-FHS operates in point-to-point, point-multipoint, or peer-to-peer modes. The RLX-FHS is a secure, industrial grade 2.4 GHz FHSS radio, with 64 data channels.
RLXIB-IHW connects tablets, laptops, PDAs, and other wireless devices to remotely program PLCs or monitor your application. Has a self-healing network.
The RadioLinx RLX-FHE 2.4 GHz wireless Ethernet switch is an industrial grade DIN-rail mounted radio solution. FHSS technology allows high-speed, secure data transmission.
LAN-Cell 2 is a rugged enterprise-grade 3G cellular router that allows multiple Ethernet devices to simultaneously utilize a single cellular data account for connectivity.
Highly integrated drop-in solutions, Quatech quickly adds wireless LAN and Internet connectivity to a wide range of OEM products.
Radio Data Modems and Routers for Telemetry, Transactions, Mobile - Fleet Management, Lottery Etc. + Building of Networks.
RF module with embedded protocol. Available for 433 MHz. 12.6 x 25.4 mm only. Low power, low cost. Surface mounted.
Narrow band multi-channel RF module with embedded protocol. Available for 433, 447, 868 and 915 MHz. Complies with 25 kHz channel spacings. 12.6 x 25.4 mm only.
Compact low power ZigBee-ready module with integrated antenna. 16.5 x 29.2 / 35.6 mm.
The IRT Radio Modem Series is a range of highly flexible DIN rail mountable remote radios capable of handling both RS232 and IP traffic.
6LoWPAN USB Router
A smart radio modem combining TCP/IP -functionalities, a Linux platform for customer specific applications, and a versatile modular structure.
SATELLINE-1915 is the first SATEL modem for ISM licence-free frequency band 902?928 MHz and it is using the Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS) technology.
Remotely manageable radio modems. It allows configuration through radio, efficient diagnostics tools and accumulation of operation statistics data
Transparent Wireless Profibus & Profisafe radiolink, 1.5Mbit DP Interface, 2.4GHz WLAN or 2.4GHz Bluetooth. Dataeagle works like a profibus cable replacement.
Bluetooth Serial Adapter. Supports Bluetooth Serial Port Profile and Generic Access Profile. Data transfer speeds up to 230Kbit/s.
Point to multi-point connectivity to 7 points. 10/100 base-T Ethernet support. Data transfer speeds up to 723Kbps with greater than 200m range.
The Promi-ESD is an Embedded Bluetooth serial module product line designed for users who wish to embed Bluetooth connectivity directly onto the circuit boards.
The Promi-MSP is a Bluetooth to IP gateway that connects Bluetooth devices to 10/100 Base-T Ethernet network. Supporting point to multipoint connectivity to 14-points.
The Promi-SD is a Bluetooth serial adapter that is designed to replace RS-232 serial cables with wireless connectivity when interconnecting peripheral devices.
The LS100W is a wireless serial device server that connects RS232 serial devices to industry standard 802.11b wireless networks.
Battery operated counter with and on-board temperature sensor/RF transmitter. Maximum Count Rate: Up to 60,000/minute (24bit digital counter).
Multenet
Nebula Networks
NetModule
Newtrax
Nexans
N-Tron
Obvius
OleumTech
Omnex Control
Opto 22
Orbit Micro
Oring
Wireless
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OTC Wireless
Phoenix Contact
ProComSol
ProSoft
Proxicast
Quatech
Racom
Radiocrafts
RFDataTech
Rosand
Satel
Schildknecht
Sena
Sensource
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Spinwave
SSV
Starman Electric
Starnet
Stollmann E+V
Wireless
Synetcom
TeamF1
Tibbo
TR Control
Tritech
TRL-Funksysteme
TTI Wireless
Ubiwave
Unicom
Viola Systems
Waters Network
Wavecom
Wavelength
Weidmüller
Welotec
Westermo
Yamaichi
ZMD
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XR9-TMP1
ANT-790
EGPRS-Router MD741-1
IE/WSN-PA LINK
IWLAN RCoax Cable
IWLAN/PB Link PN IO
SCALANCE W-740 Client Modules
SCALANCE W-780 Access Points
SINEMA E
NetSpector
BMS Protocol Interface
I/O Module
I/O Module 8 Inputs
I/O Module-13 Outputs
I/O Module-32 Inputs
Modbus Wireless Gateway
NetQuest Software
Relative Humidity Sensor
Remote Metering Device
RF Receiver Module
Site Survey Tool
Thermostat Controller
Voltage Sensor
Wireless ASCII Interface
Wireless Mesh Repeater
Zone Tempertaure Sensor
IGW/400-CAN
IGW/400-UART
DataBridge Wireless I/O Modules
Networking Solution
BlueFace+MPA
BlueMod+B20
BlueMod+C11/G2
BlueMod+P25
BlueRS+E
BlueRS+I
BlueTA+
1 Watt Serial Radio
100 mW Serial Radio
Ethernet I/O Expander
I/O 900 MHz 2.4GHz Radio
Serial I/O Expander
VHF UHF I/O Radio
WISE-B-2.4
WISE-B-900
WISE-BF-2.4
Air Secure Access Point
WA1000 Wi-Fi SPI
Wiolink (802.11b)
Wiolink (Bluetooth)
MeshNET
TriBEE
IRIS radio data module
IRIS RS-232 & RS-485
IRIS Starter-Kit
WASP Digital/Hybrid
Mesh networking tools
UBINET
Ubiwave Starter Kit
ZigBee hardware module
Router
USB Adapter
Wireless Cardbus
Arctic EDGE Router
Arctic GPRS Gateway
Arctic GPRS Router
Arctic IEC-104 Gateway
Arctic Modbus Gateway
ProSwitch Secure Air+
Q24 Wireless CPU
Q2438 Wireless CPU
Q2686 Wireless CPU
Q2687 Wireless CPU
WMP100
Aries
Gemini
GPRS alarm modem
2G Router TK704G
3G router TK704U
TK701G GPRS Router
TK701U UMTS Router
RM-805
Y-Con iWLAN
ZMD44102
A battery operated self contained temperature sensor with a microprocessor controlled RF transmitter. Remotely monitor up to 100 sensors.
Antennas for Industrial Wireless LAN
EGPRS-Router for mobile VPN communication
WirelessHART gateway for connecting sensors
Radiating cables for SCALANCE W access points
Network transition between IWLAN and PROFIBUS
Client modules for connecting Ethernet devices
Access points for building up IWLAN infrastructure
Engineering tool for WLAN planning and site survey
Ethernet protocol analyser. Supported protocols: ISO on TCP (RFC1006),ISO (H1), S7, S5, Modbus on TCP, EtherNet/IP, TCP, UDP, IP, ARP, ICMP, SNMP, DNS, NetBEUI, NETBIOS
Wireless BMS interface easily connects Spinwave Systems' wireless sensors to open-protocol building automation systems.
Wireless I/O Module is a full-function wireless mesh device providing 2 inputs and 2 outputs. Repeats/routes RF signal from other wireless nodes.
Full-function wireless mesh device provides 8 inputs and 8 outputs. Repeats/routes signal from other wireless nodes.
Full function wireless mesh device provides 8 analog inputs and 13 relay outputs. Repeats/routes signal from other wireless nodes. On-board 24 VAC power supply.
Full-function wireless mesh device provides 32 analog inputs. Repeats/routes RF signal from other wireless nodes (e.g., zone sensors).
Modbus Gateway connects wireless sensors and controls to open-protocol automation systems. Device consists of radio module and Linux-based embedded gateway.
Spinwave's NetQuest software is a commissioning and maintenance tool for wireless buidling automation and energy management sensors and controls.
Highly reliable with patent-pending frequency-hopping technology to resist RF interference. Available as humidity sensor alone, or combined humidity and temperature.
Wireless pulse counter transmits utility meter values and makes them available as BACnet, LON, or Modbus variables using BMS protocol interface or as digital outputs.
RF receiver module w/4 analog outputs and 5 digital outputs interfaces with Spinwave A3 wireless sensors and IO interface.
Mobile site survey tool allows users to easily test the RF link quality and signal strength at desired sensor locations prior to installation.
Wireless thermostat controller is a drop-in replacement for almost any existing conventional non-communicating thermostat/ Functions and values are accessible remotely.
Wireless voltage sensor can easily be interfaced to any building automation system. Resists RF interference with patent-pending self-adapting frequency agility.
Wireless ASCII interface allows for easy serial protocol integration of wireless sensor networks with proprietary embedded devices and PCs.
Wireless mesh repeater/router significantly extends the range and node count of wireless sensor networks. Provides alternate wireless communication paths.
Wireless temperature sensor, resists RF interference, easily interfaced to any building automation system. Available in 3 versions.
The IGW/400-CAN is a compact Wireless Device Server with CAN interface. Data from up to two CAN buses can be transmitted to a PC or PDA via 802.11b/g WLAN.
The IGW/400 is a compact gateway for adding wireless networking to other devices.
Analog, Digital, and RS-232 Wireless Modules
WLAN Solution compatible with IEEE802.11b:a. WLAN Card, Access point and Bridge. b.Networking by Ethernet including Interface Card, Hub, switch, Gateway & Server.
Bluetooth Multiprofile integration software to simplify Bluetooth integration for the application software. BlueFace+MPA combines all Bluetooth profiles in a single API.
Low cost , CSR based embedded class 2 Bluetooth module with antenna. Range (open air) up to 30 m, Bluetooth qualified product, V2.0+EDR, serial port profile.
Class 1 Bluetooth module for soldering. Range approx. 100 m (open field), integrated antenna, qualified as Bluetooth product.
Class 2 Bluetooth module with integrated antenna. BlueMod+P25 is a highly integrated Bluetooth module with embedded upper-layer stacks.
External serial Bluetooth adapter, class 2. BlueRS+E connects an asynchronous serial interface to Bluetooth, replacing serial cables.
Internal serial Bluetooth adapter with serial port profile. BlueRS+I connects an asynchronous serial interface with Bluetooth, replacing serial cables.
Bluetooth ISDN access point to extend the physical range of ISDN service by using a Bluetooth extension. Devices with serial port can be connected to ISDN.
License Free High Power Serial Radio - Links Controllers, PLCs, RTUs, and Industrial Wireless Telemetry Systems with high speed serial data connections.
License Free Serial Radio - Links Controllers, PLCs, RTUs, and Industrial Wireless Telemetry Systems with serial data connections. Features worldwide operation.
2 to 8 I/O points, Ethernet interface to CAT5 radio or wired network connection to companion I/O Expander anywhere on the network.
Precision 4-20mA loop Wireless I/O radio systems combine radios and I/O in a single DIN rail mount package at 900 MHz and 2.4 GHz.
2 to 8 I/O points, RS-485 interface to radio or twisted pair. I/O Expander modules are available with several standard I/O types and counts.
Build Wireless I/O systems using your licensed VHF or UHF radio channels. Supports 4-20mA loops (16 bit, .1% accuracy), digitals, pulse count interfaces, serial.
Model: WISE-B-2.4 (220 KB/s) Approvals: Class 1, Division 2, Groups A,B,C,D Class 1, Zone 2, Group IIC. Extend Ethernet connections to remote PLC locations.
Model: WISE-B-900 (170 KB/s). Approvals: Class 1, Division 2, Groups A,B,C,D Class 1, Zone 2, Group IIC. Extend Ethernet connections to remote PLC locations.
Model: WISE-BF-2.4 (1.23 MB/s) Approvals: Class 1, Division 2, Groups A,B,C,D Class 1, Zone 2, Group IIC. Our fastest Ethernet radio - for industrial applications.
ASAP is a set of wireless access point software components that adds secure wireless AP capabilities to any embedded device.
The WA1000 piggy-backs on top of the EM1000 and communicates with the latter via a high-speed SPI interface. 802.11b interface. Compact dimensions (37.0 x 25.0 mm).
WIOLink enables you to monitor and control up to 11 digital inputs/outputs and two RS232 ports on a standard 802.11b/g wireless network.
Reliably transmit, digital IO, without wires, over a distance of up to 200m. Quick and simple installation.
MeshNET offers an industrial-strength two-way redundant self-configuring infrastructure, easily adaptable to your existing technical requirements.
TriBEE is the ideal low power wireless solution, based on ZigBee Technology. We have long experience in providing ZigBee solutions to our customers.
The radio data module is especially suited for the transfer of small amounts of data over large distances (up to 1500 meters). Six analog or digital inputs.
The IRIS unit receives the data from an external source and sends it to another IRIS unit that relays it to another external system. Useful for replacing serial cables.
The IRIS Starter-Kit makes a rapid and especially simple entry into the world of radio modules possible, which can also be simultaneously used as an evaluation board.
The WASP-Digital is a Linux based wireless platform optimised for harsh environmental applications and simple installation.
Ubiwave provides a full workbench of tools to enable OEMs to efficiently integrate our mesh technology in new products: Embedded Application Builder.
The UniNet wireless mesh communication stack is not only multi-hop, self-forming and self-healing, but is also unique in its ability to provide ultra-low power mesh.
The USK is based on Ubiwave's successful UW-CN-06 module and provides mesh networking, long range, sensor interfaces, a software API and support.
Ubiwave offers a variety of modules for OEM Integration. By piggy-backing the modules onto a sensor device, the device is turned into a wireless mesh sensor node.
802.11g Wireless Router with a built-in 4 Port Fast Ethernet Switch is a WiFi Compliant. Features include 128Bit NAT Encryption for secure data.
Wireless USB Adapter is Wi-Fi Compliant and compatible with all 802.11g and b wireless appliances. It provides all of the features including, 128Bit WEP Encryption.
Wireless PC Card is compatible with all 802.11g and b wireless appliances. It provides all of the features and qualities that your family and home office demand.
Connects Ethernet devices wirelessly (EDGE) to IP networks.
Connects serial, Ethernet and other devices wirelessly (GPRS) to IP network.
Connects Ethernet devices wirelessly (GPRS) to IP network.
Connects IEC-101 devices wirelessly (GPRS) to IP network. It also converts IEC-101 to IEC-104.
Connects Modbus serial devices wirelessly (GPRS) to Scada systems using ModbusTCP.
Fully managed wireless switches with 6 10/100Base-TX ports plus internal dual-band (802.11ab) or tri-band (802.11abg) wireless access. Additional uplink ports available.
Designed for machine-to-machine communication, the Quik Q24 combines wireless connectivity and embedded processing capacity in a single device.
The Q2438 Wireless CPU allows you to equip your product with CDMA2000 1xRTT and AMPS technology. With integrated gpsOne it is particularly suited for fleet management.
The Quik Q2686 combines wireless connectivity and embedded processing capacity in a single device. ARM9 based native execution of ANSI C programs, up to 44 GPIOs.
The Quik Q2687 combines wireless connectivity and embedded processing capacity in a single device. ARM9 based native execution of ANSI C programs, EDGE.
The WMP100 combines wireless connectivity and embedded processing capacity in a single surface mount component. ARM9 32 bit core for real time native execution of ANSI C.
Licence exempt fast wireless Ethernet bridge and access points for international (LAN) or external (building to building) applications.
Licence exempt fast dual-band wireless Ethernet bridge and access points for international (LAN) or external (building to building) applications.
Get access to your machine from everywhere. GSM/GPRS - GSM modem function/ configurable/ WEB logger and history/ Alarm via fax, SMS, email and voicemail.
Industrial 2G cellular router - 4 Ethernet ports
Industrial 3G router with 4 Ethernet ports
Industrial VPN-GPRS Router with RS-232
VPN cellular router with HSDPA and HSUPA
869Mhz Industrial Radio Modem. RS232, RS485. Supports data rates to 76kbit/s
IP67 protected iWLAN module in the Y-Con series for wireless communication with improved data security in industrial environments. According to the IEEE 802.11.
The only commercially-available sub-1GHz RF transceiver for ZigBee technology: IEEE 802.15.4 compliant.
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The light fight against Big Brother
Technologies are invented, evolve, reach a peak, and are at some point replaced by new ones. There is no
finer, shining example than the change from incandescent light bulbs to more efficient light sources. Most
people welcome these advances, although not everyone. Some love their good old light bulb and fight to keep it.
Leo Ploner directs 100 Watts of 2800K radiation, Energy Rating E, against the Forces of Darkness.
idea to bypass the ban on light bulbs. If a
devices transforms only 5% of the energy into
light, then it can’t count as a light source, they
argued, just like a kitchen toaster doesn’t
qualify as a desk lamp. Even the EU regulation
244/2009 clearly states that a “lamp means a
source made in order to produce an optical
radiation, usually visible“.
INCANDESCENT LIGHT BULBS are being phased
out in many countries. This has sparked fierce
resistance against what some call light bulb
socialism. For lamp designer legend Ingo Maurer
(www.ingo-maurer.com), the CFL (compact fluorescent lamp) bulbs are ushering in a decrease
in the quality of life. “We recommend protests
against the ban, civil disobedience and the
timely hoarding of lighting implements,"
Maurer told in an interview. When the EU
Commission banned all non-transparent light
bulbs, he introduced the Euro Condom, a
silicone light bulb cover to turn transparent
into opaque bulbs.
The movie also tries to prove that the levels of
poisonous mercury in the energy-savings light
bulbs has lead to serious health risks.
You may or may not agree with his arguments,
but you have to give him credit for finding a
great title for his movie: Bulb Fiction
www.bulbfiction-derfilm.com
Heat-proof act of rebellion: the Euro Condom
Meanwhile, Austrian band Zwa Voitrottln is
even more outspoken against the CFL. Indeed
incandescent enough to release a song entitled
Fuck se Energiesparlampe. (The other word is
German for CFL).
Don’t take the whole
thing too seriously,
though. The band name
roughly translates as
‘Two complete idiots’. If
you like their message,
the band is selling a Tshirt with the title of their song at:
www.merchsaloon.com/zwa-voitrottln.html
www.youtube.com/watch?v=inC_zWsmuus
Incandescent bulbs are seen as wasteful
because only 5% of the energy they consume
goes to light production, with the rest just
becoming heat. This gave German engineers
Siegfried Rotthäuser and Rudolf Hannot the
Win a Maglite!
The US-made Maglites are considered by many to
be the world’s finest flashlights. The rugged yet
elegant design is appreciated by the German
Museum of Applied Art in Cologne, as well as by
police officers around the world.
So Rotthäuser and Hannot launched a product
named Heatball, which looks exactly like a light
bulb (actually produced by a light bulb factory
in China) and sold it as a heating device. The
accompanying manual informs prospective
users: During its use as a heater, Heatballs have
an unavoidable emission of light in the visible
spectrum. This light is harmless and cannot be
used as a reason for reclamation…
A clever idea, but German judges are not
known for their sense of humour. The administrative court in the city of Aachen ruled that
the heatballs could be used to provide light,
and therefore fell under the EU ban.
www.heatball.de
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Film maker Christoph Mayr on the other hand is
very serious about the subject. He produced a
documentary (unfortunately only available in
German) in which he takes a critical view at the
ban of incandescent light bulbs. The movie
claims that at the heart of the reform are not
light bulbs, but greedy, power-hungry business
and lobbying interests, whose motives are profit
and not ecology. In Mayr’s opinion it is an
experiment with uncertain outcome, expensive
for the citizens, unhealthy and questionable.
The UK has its own share of incandescent barminess:
This 30kW modern art installation by Cerith Wyn Evans at
the De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill, Sussex, cooks its visitors
with a great pulsing of heat and light. The floor-to-ceiling
columns comprise several hundred tungsten striplights,
each rated 150W, hung invisibly together with ultra-thin
wires. I’ve seen and felt it first hand. Evans’ artwork is
impressive… and extremely hot. – Frank Ogden
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