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A complete diagram for wiring nearly any kind of discrete I/O module, including digital, AC, or relay, including both…

A complete diagram for wiring nearly any kind of discrete I/O module, including digital, AC, or relay, including both sourcing and sinking varieties.

The new analog converter from WAGO helps users convert 4-20 mA analog signals into digital data that is transferable to…

The new analog converter from WAGO helps users convert 4-20 mA analog signals into digital data that is transferable to upper-level communication systems via IO-Link.

Turck has recently released two new cutting-edge IO-Link solutions: the FIL20 hub for merging single I/O with IO-Link and…

Turck has recently released two new cutting-edge IO-Link solutions: the FIL20 hub for merging single I/O with IO-Link and new configurable IP69K modules for flexible system expansion.

Banner Engineering has introduced a flexible, easy-open loop current monitoring sensor for constant monitoring of…

Banner Engineering has introduced a flexible, easy-open loop current monitoring sensor for constant monitoring of electrical currents up to 6000 amps.

Choosing the right connector for industrial applications is no small feat. This article will discuss factors you must…

Choosing the right connector for industrial applications is no small feat. This article will discuss factors you must consider, including electrical, mechanical, and shape.

Managed industrial Ethernet switches with fiber, like the new IDS-710CT from Perle, can be used to create reliable…

Managed industrial Ethernet switches with fiber, like the new IDS-710CT from Perle, can be used to create reliable network connectivity in a small footprint, perfect for industrial applications.

To support the ongoing necessity of legacy equipment interfaces, Moxa has released the UPort 1400-G2 series USB-to-serial…

To support the ongoing necessity of legacy equipment interfaces, Moxa has released the UPort 1400-G2 series USB-to-serial converters for multiple industrial RS-232/485 devices.

Omron Automation has announced the latest product lineup addition: the MY-GS-R industrial plug-in power relay that offers…

Omron Automation has announced the latest product lineup addition: the MY-GS-R industrial plug-in power relay that offers enhanced status visibility during operation and overall efficiency.

Banner Engineering has released a monitoring gateway for the SNAP sensor product line, visualizing data across sensor…

Banner Engineering has released a monitoring gateway for the SNAP sensor product line, visualizing data across sensor networks attached to the equipment and assets, not the products being created.

With a new drop-in replacement valve connector, Pepperl+Fuchs offers a way for engineers to extract data from brownfield…

With a new drop-in replacement valve connector, Pepperl+Fuchs offers a way for engineers to extract data from brownfield pneumatic and hydraulic valves to prevent downtime.

Banner Engineering has recently released the new R45C PFM to analog signal converter that can be easily installed into…

Banner Engineering has recently released the new R45C PFM to analog signal converter that can be easily installed into systems to allow seamless communication between devices.

Current flow in wires is often modeled with a perfectly circular cross-section, with the size of the wire being…

Current flow in wires is often modeled with a perfectly circular cross-section, with the size of the wire being responsible for the maximum current. This is true, but there’s more to the story.

Many signal sources and process transmitters do not include isolation, which can cause problems when the instruments are…

Many signal sources and process transmitters do not include isolation, which can cause problems when the instruments are at different locations. A loop powered isolator is often the solution.

Photoelectric sensors and fiber optic sensors are very similar in a lot of ways, but which one is superior in function…

Photoelectric sensors and fiber optic sensors are very similar in a lot of ways, but which one is superior in function and durability, and under what conditions might one be preferred?

Belden recently developed new I/O products to help customers with better data acquisition and IIoT plant connectivity.

Belden recently developed new I/O products to help customers with better data acquisition and IIoT plant connectivity.

Some controllers and network devices have one port, while others have two. Why is there a difference, and what advantages…

Some controllers and network devices have one port, while others have two. Why is there a difference, and what advantages does having two network ports actually provide?

Banner Engineering augments the Snap Signal series with a new converter that transmits analog I/O signals and converts…

Banner Engineering augments the Snap Signal series with a new converter that transmits analog I/O signals and converts them to Modbus or IO-Link.

You only need one hand to safely use HELUKABEL's ergonomic cable insulation cutter in the field.

You only need one hand to safely use HELUKABEL's ergonomic cable insulation cutter in the field.

ContaClip adds to an existing product line of terminal blocks with versions that support 10mm^2 conductors up to 4 amps,…

ContaClip adds to an existing product line of terminal blocks with versions that support 10mm^2 conductors up to 4 amps, with a double-level version for added wiring capacity.