Data & Security

High-Performance Networks – Wago Industrial Managed Switches for Energy Suppliers
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High-Performance Networks – Wago Industrial Managed Switches for Energy Suppliers

WAGO adds two new switches that are tailored to substation automation to its growing product range. The 852-1505/000-001 Switches are designed for “Power over ETHERNET” (PoE), which provides power supply and data transfer together through just one ETHERNET cable. This streamlined wiring configuration offers significant potential savings for installation and operating costs while taking up significantly less space.

 

 

 

Phoenix Contact: Electronics Housings for RPI Touch Displays
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Phoenix Contact: Electronics Housings for RPI Touch Displays

UCS series universal electronics housings from Phoenix Contact are now also available with ready-made cutouts for the 7 inch touch displays of Raspberry Pi boards, as well as all the standard connections for the mini computers. The polycarbonate housings provide a functional package for the B2 and B3 Raspberry Pi models.

 

 

 

Digital Data Boosts Efficiency in the Engineering Process
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Digital Data Boosts Efficiency in the Engineering Process

When it comes to optimizing and designing seamless processes in control cabinet manufacturing, the process steps and interfaces must be considered even before the actual engineering. Finding, obtaining, preparing, revising, and adapting item data for use in a CAE program eats up valuable resources and increases lead times for many companies that specialize in control cabinet manufacturing.

 

 

 

Phoenix Contact: High Conductor Pull-Out Values With Square Crimping Shape
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Phoenix Contact: High Conductor Pull-Out Values With Square Crimping Shape

The CRIMPFOX VARIO 4S crimping tool from Phoenix Contact ensures reliable processing of insulated, uninsulated, and TWIN ferrules. The integrated pressure lock guarantees a complete and process-reliable crimping cycle and, when necessary, can be released without using a special tool.

 

 

 

Phoenix Contact: Protection for Safety-Related Systems
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Phoenix Contact: Protection for Safety-Related Systems

Safety-related systems, such as signaling systems in the railway industry, require reliable lightning and surge protection. The product requirements are increasingly changing with the advent of digitalization. Deutsche Bahn directive 819.0808 also lays the foundation for the infrastructure of the future.

 

 

 

Cinch Connectivity Solutions Announces Johnson RG-174 BNC Cable Assembly Expansion
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Cinch Connectivity Solutions Announces Johnson RG-174 BNC Cable Assembly Expansion

Cinch Connectivity Solutions, a Bel group company, recently announced the latest release of BNC RG-174 cable assemblies to the Johnson cable assembly portfolio. This expansion includes the addition of BNC to BNC, BNC to SMA and BNC to SMB interfaces available in multiple lengths up to 10 feet in English and 2 meters in Metric.

 

 

 

Yokogawa Releases CENTUM VP R6.07.10 Integrated Production Control System
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Yokogawa Releases CENTUM VP R6.07.10 Integrated Production Control System

Yokogawa Electric Corporation recently announced the September 18 release of CENTUM VP R6.07.10, an enhanced version of the CENTUM VP integrated production control system. CENTUM VP is a core product of the OpreX Control and Safety System family of solutions. Yokogawa has enhanced CENTUM VP R6.07.10 through the introduction of a unified alarms and conditions server (UACS) that ensures safe and secure operations, even with large-scale systems.

 

 

 

Bel Power Solutions Announces TET2200 Series Titanium Efficiency Front-End Power Supplies for Server, Storage and Network
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Bel Power Solutions Announces TET2200 Series Titanium Efficiency Front-End Power Supplies for Server, Storage and Network

Bel Power Solutions recently announced the TET2200 Series, 2200 W power supplies that bring Titanium level efficiency to servers, storage and networking equipment. With AC-DC power-factor-corrected (PFC) and high voltage DC-input variants, TET2200 Series power supplies provide a main output of 12 VDC for powering intermediate bus architectures (IBA).

 

 

 

TF3800 Integrates New Analytical Functionalities for Machine Learning
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TF3800 Integrates New Analytical Functionalities for Machine Learning

The convergence of machine learning and industrial automation gives access to unprecedented capabilities. All inputs, outputs and internal data made available by the automation controller can be processed by a SVM algorithm in TwinCAT 3. This can improve the quality of the produced goods but also allows to make a classification of the machine’s state of operations.

 

 

 

Multilayer Perceptrons (MLPs) for Machine Learning Are Now Available in TwinCAT 3 – TF3810
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Multilayer Perceptrons (MLPs) for Machine Learning Are Now Available in TwinCAT 3 – TF3810

The open format ONNX is integrated into TwinCAT 3 and supports data scientists and automation engineers to cooperate more efficiently. The neural network models are developed with well-known machine learning frameworks and passed on to TwinCAT 3 using the ONNX standard format.

 

 

 

Updated Industrial Data Center Offers Enhanced Security and Reliability
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Updated Industrial Data Center Offers Enhanced Security and Reliability

Rockwell Automation has recently introduced an updated version of its Industrial Data Center (IDC). The latest generation IDC offers increased physical security with the addition of a badge scanner to the front and back door for monitored access. A new switch platform also helps improve reliability and maintainability.

 

 

 

New Allen-Bradley FLEX 5000 HART I/O Saves Design and Maintenance Time
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New Allen-Bradley FLEX 5000 HART I/O Saves Design and Maintenance Time

Design and controls engineers can now more easily access, configure and manage HART devices using the new Allen-Bradley FLEX 5000 highly integrated HART I/O modules. The simplified programming experience, available with the Studio 5000 Logix Designer application, can help simplify design, maintenance and operational productivity.

 

 

 

The Ultimate Guide To Generator Connection Boxes: Uses, Safety Information and More
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The Ultimate Guide To Generator Connection Boxes: Uses, Safety Information and More

A sudden power outage can be a critical issue for businesses and organizations. If something happens to the power, then it’s important to get things up and running as soon as possible. For example, a construction company that is working in a remote or isolated location may be at risk for power outages. A back-up generator will minimize the risk of the operation losing power and the project getting significantly delayed.

 

 

 

3 Reasons Why Machine Builders Should Incorporate Remote Access Tools
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3 Reasons Why Machine Builders Should Incorporate Remote Access Tools

In this modern age, the world around us is becoming more connected than ever before.  Internet connected devices give us many conveniences in our personal lives, but how can we use this technology in the industrial environment? Let’s discuss the benefits of adding remote connectivity to your machines.