Single Pair Ethernet, or SPE, is a technology that aims to reduce the size and complexity of network wiring while providing long-distance signal accuracy. The…
Single Pair Ethernet, or SPE, is a technology that aims to reduce the size and complexity of network wiring while providing long-distance signal accuracy. The new switch from Belden manages SPE networks.
Creating a decentralized control system means selecting devices that can withstand harsh environments. New offerings in…
Creating a decentralized control system means selecting devices that can withstand harsh environments. New offerings in the Armor product line from Rockwell Automation are doing just that.
Banner’s latest IIoT monitoring system comes in the form of an AC voltage monitoring sensor, capable of providing users…
Banner’s latest IIoT monitoring system comes in the form of an AC voltage monitoring sensor, capable of providing users with real-time power monitoring for their industrial equipment.
Adding to its existing SmartAXIS Touch family, Idec has released the FT2J Series combined PLC+HMI for compact and…
Adding to its existing SmartAXIS Touch family, Idec has released the FT2J Series combined PLC+HMI for compact and simplified control. The combined solution features a 7-inch touchscreen display and expandable I/O.
Turck has recently announced a new RFID solution that comes in a compact design, with variations for standalone and…
Turck has recently announced a new RFID solution that comes in a compact design, with variations for standalone and expandable networks in an industry-friendly cylindrical M12 form factor.
Hilscher has released a new IO-Link master device for connecting both legacy devices and new smart sensors to Industry…
Hilscher has released a new IO-Link master device for connecting both legacy devices and new smart sensors to Industry 4.0 infrastructure at the edge of the physical factory floor.
Phoenix Contact’s new power supplies are designed for a decentralized approach to machine design. The TRIO IP67 power…
Phoenix Contact’s new power supplies are designed for a decentralized approach to machine design. The TRIO IP67 power supplies are machine and field-mountable to deliver power where needed.
The new DXM1200 communication gateway models from Banner Engineering promise to help users with better plant connectivity…
The new DXM1200 communication gateway models from Banner Engineering promise to help users with better plant connectivity for IIoT with cellular and ISM radio capabilities.
A new CIP Safety communication module has been designed to work with Mitsubishi’s iQ-R series PLC, a module that also…
A new CIP Safety communication module has been designed to work with Mitsubishi’s iQ-R series PLC, a module that also supports Ethernet/IP as well as CC-Link IE TSN networks.
This article investigates the basic components and wiring conventions for common three-phase motor starter…
This article investigates the basic components and wiring conventions for common three-phase motor starter configurations, including direct online, reversing, and star-delta.
Antaira Technologies has recently released a new 8-port industrial Ethernet switch, designed to bring reliable…
Antaira Technologies has recently released a new 8-port industrial Ethernet switch, designed to bring reliable connectivity to applications in harsh control system environments.
ATX West is in full swing in Anaheim. Control Automation is checking out the action and visiting with many exciting…
ATX West is in full swing in Anaheim. Control Automation is checking out the action and visiting with many exciting companies sharing stories of incredible innovations that have happened in 2023.
Complete wiring guide for 3-phase motor starters with and without overload (OL) relays.
Complete wiring guide for 3-phase motor starters with and without overload (OL) relays.
Westermo has announced its latest series of plug-and-play unmanaged industrial Ethernet switches designed to be…
Westermo has announced its latest series of plug-and-play unmanaged industrial Ethernet switches designed to be versatile, reliable, compact, and user-friendly.
AutomationDirect is now a vendor of Z-Range Safety Switch components from IDEM, easing the implementation of process…
AutomationDirect is now a vendor of Z-Range Safety Switch components from IDEM, easing the implementation of process safety and hazard reduction in the workplace.
Electrical and mechanical measurements are often labeled with "RMS" and "True RMS." Aside from the simple math…
Electrical and mechanical measurements are often labeled with "RMS" and "True RMS." Aside from the simple math definitions we learned in electronics class, why is this distinction actually important?
They said California’s is the place you oughtta spend time, so they loaded up the bots and they drove to Anaheim.…
They said California’s is the place you oughtta spend time, so they loaded up the bots and they drove to Anaheim. Convention Center, that is. Automation cells, medical manufacturing…
Knowing what kind of control system to use: that’s a question that must be answered before setting up the factory…
Knowing what kind of control system to use: that’s a question that must be answered before setting up the factory floor. Why would someone choose pneumatic over electrical controls?
HELUKABEL now offers the Aufmaster, a measurement tool that will digitize and track cable consumption in the office,…
HELUKABEL now offers the Aufmaster, a measurement tool that will digitize and track cable consumption in the office, warehouse, or on the job site.
Safety devices have two main purposes, both of them meant for (you guessed it) safety. They protect both machine and…
Safety devices have two main purposes, both of them meant for (you guessed it) safety. They protect both machine and operator from harm. But what’s inside, and how do these switches work?