Embedded Control

Sealevel 7803c Low Profile PCI serial interface
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Sealevel Releases New PCI Board with Advanced Architecture

Sealevel Systems announces the release of the 7803c Low Profile PCI Serial Interface with eight RS-232 ports. The 7803c enables a wide range of non-standard baud rates through an advanced architecture with eight independent, enhanced 16550 compatible UARTs that provide 256-byte Tx/Rx FIFOs. With support for RS-232 data rates up to 230.4 Kbps, the 7803c Low Profile PCI Serial Interface is intentionally designed…

Cincoze Automate 2025
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Cincoze to Showcase Edge AI Computing Solutions at Automate 2025

Rugged embedded computer brand — Cincoze, will be at North America’s largest automation technology exhibition – Automate 2025 (Booth 232) in Detroit, USA, on May 12–15, 2025. Cincoze will display its range of industrial embedded computing products around the theme of “Edge AI, Smart Integration,” encompassing the full spectrum of industrial application environments in four…

RS and Siemens Are Paving the Way to Industry 5.0 With I/O
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RS and Siemens Are Paving the Way to Industry 5.0 With I/O

RS offers the complete line of IP6X distributed I/O systems from Siemens. Engineered for rugged reliability, broad application suitability, and superior scalability, Siemens IP6X distributed I/O systems help industrial organizations satisfy the ever-increasing demand for actionable sensor data, maximum uptime, and peak performance and — along with traditional in-cabinet I/O — enable hybrid I/O systems capable of paving the way to Industry 5.0.

Weidmuller USA: Wireless Radio Migration Solution to Help Utilities & Municipalities Modernize Communication Networks
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Weidmuller USA: Wireless Radio Migration Solution to Help Utilities & Municipalities Modernize Communication Networks

Weidmuller USA has recently launched a Wireless Radio Migration Solution that enables utilities and municipalities to easily and securely upgrade their legacy radio networks to advanced industrial Weidmuller wireless radios in a controlled and systematic manner. The new Weidmuller Network Migration System is comprised of Ethernet/Serial modems, I/O radios, or a combination of both, along with the Intelligent Switch (IAS) and Base Station Repeater (BSR). The IAS, a fully redundant RF antenna switch, pairs with the Base Station Repeater to deliver a robust, reliable and redundant hot standby solution for base or repeater sites.

Beckhoff: CX7293 Embedded PC With Arm Cortex-A9, PROFINET RT Device and Integrated I/Os
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Beckhoff: CX7293 Embedded PC With Arm Cortex-A9, PROFINET RT Device and Integrated I/Os

The CX7293 Embedded PC has an Arm Cortex-A9 single-core processor with 720 MHz. In the basic configuration, the CX7293 has a slot for a microSD card and an Ethernet interface. As a special feature, the CX7000 series has eight integrated multi-functional inputs as well as four integrated multi-functional outputs. E-bus or K-bus terminals can be attached as required; this embedded PC automatically recognizes the type of I/O system connected during the start-up phase. The control system is programmed with TwinCAT 3 via the Ethernet interface.

B&R Automation: Automation PC 3200 – Future-Proof PC Performance
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B&R Automation: Automation PC 3200 – Future-Proof PC Performance

As manufacturers accelerate their digital transformation, the demands placed on industrial PCs are rising fast. From real-time data processing and AI workloads to preparing for evolving cybersecurity requirements, the pressure is on to combine computing power with long-term system adaptability. The new Automation PC 3200 delivers exactly that. As the latest generation of B&R’s proven 3000 series, it brings 13th-generation Intel Core i processing, seamless system integration and a robust foundation for future updates – equipping manufacturers for the challenges of today and the opportunities of tomorrow.

Schneider Electric: Modicon Edge I/O NTS, the Future-Ready I/O Solution
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Schneider Electric: Modicon Edge I/O NTS, the Future-Ready I/O Solution

Schneider Electric announced the launch of Modicon Edge I/O NTS — the future-ready Input/Output (I/O) system for data aggregation – at ProMat 2025 in Chicago. Modicon Edge I/O NTS is the latest distributed IP20 I/O system from Schneider Electric, allowing customers to meet the needs of a variety of applications ranging from simple to the most demanding. All within a single I/O family, these applications include those in production machinery, discrete manufacturing, and continuous process industries.

Acromag
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Acromag Adds RESTful API Support to Ethernet Remote I/O Modules

Acromag’s BusWorks® NT series remote I/O modules now offer a RESTful API (Representational State Transfer Application Program Interface) to simplify development of web-based services. The NT I/O module system firmware embeds the API to support reading/writing of I/O data. Web services can use HTTP POST and GET requests to exchange information with the NT’s I/O…

Contec: MR44000 Series High-end HPC Industrial Computers With a 5th-Generation Intel Xeon Scalable Processor and Up to 7 Built-in PCI Express Slots
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Contec: MR44000 Series High-end HPC Industrial Computers With a 5th-Generation Intel Xeon Scalable Processor and Up to 7 Built-in PCI Express Slots

Contec Co., Ltd. has recently developed the Solution-ePC MR44000 Series of high-end industrial computers with a 5th-generation Intel Xeon scalable processor. Contec began taking orders for these new products on November 28, 2024. The MR44000 Series is available in a 4U rackmount chassis and features the high-performance, 32-core, 64-thread, manycore Xeon Gold 6530 CPU for long-lasting supply performance, and DDR5-5600 high-speed memory, enabling high-performance processing.

Rockwell Automation: Embedded Edge Compute Module for ControlLogix
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Rockwell Automation: Embedded Edge Compute Module for ControlLogix

The Embedded Edge Compute Module builds on Rockwell Automation’s recent history of enabling computation functionality expanding the power of the ControlLogix platform. This in-chassis edge solution provides key scalability and remote support functions to today’s workforce. At first release, the Embedded Edge Compute Module enables FactoryTalk Optix software and provides a communication path to REST API, OPC UA, and MQTT to meet the needs of various applications.

Emerson: New Energy Manager Solution Reduces Energy Costs, Carbon Emissions for Manufacturers
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Emerson: New Energy Manager Solution Reduces Energy Costs, Carbon Emissions for Manufacturers

Emerson has launched its new Energy Manager solution, a pre-engineered hardware and software offering designed to simplify industrial electricity monitoring with quick setup and intuitive operation. Ready out of the box, the Energy Manager solution monitors asset energy use in real time, allowing manufacturers to gain deeper insight into energy consumption and operating costs, lowering carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions and maximize energy and operational efficiency.

Parker: DFplus Generation IV Proportional Valves for Demanding Industrial Applications
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Parker: DFplus Generation IV Proportional Valves for Demanding Industrial Applications

The Hydraulic Valve Systems Division of Parker Hannifin Corporation has recently announced the launch of its DFplus Generation IV proportional valves. The new valve’s electronics have been fundamentally revised, expanding its communication capabilities and improving connectivity for demanding industrial applications. Mechanical components such as its patented voice coil drive (VCD), the basis for the established performance of the previous generations of DFplus valves, remain largely unchanged.

Contec: DX-M2300 Series Fanless Compact AI Computer with NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin for Server-Class AI Performance
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Contec: DX-M2300 Series Fanless Compact AI Computer with NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin for Server-Class AI Performance

Contec Co., Ltd. has developed the DX-M2300 Series of fanless embedded computers featuring NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin SOM (System on Module) AI modules for embedded devices, allowing for server-class AI performance. Contec will begin taking orders for these new products on September 13, 2024. This new series of fanless embedded computers is equipped with NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin AI modules specifically designed for embedded devices. These computers offer AI performance comparable to data center GPU cards, with up to 275 TOPS (INT8)—about 8 times the performance of previous Jetson AGX Xavier modules.

ARBOR Technology: New IEC-3702 Compact Industrial PC with Unexpected Capabilities
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ARBOR Technology: New IEC-3702 Compact Industrial PC with Unexpected Capabilities

ARBOR Technology has recently introduced its latest innovation: the IEC-3702 NUC-sized industrial PC packed with powerful features. Designed to deliver exceptional performance in demanding environments, this new product offers a surprising array of capabilities beyond its compact form factor. Due to their compact size, NUC-size computers often have trouble dissipating heat, especially under heavy loads and after long periods of running. They may also be unable to support complex setups requiring extensive I/O ports or specialized industrial interfaces because of their limited expandability.

Red Lion: New VT-MIPM-138-D and VT-MIPM-248-D Programmable RTUs for Rugged Automation Environments
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Red Lion: New VT-MIPM-138-D and VT-MIPM-248-D Programmable RTUs for Rugged Automation Environments

Red Lion is pleased to announce the launch of two new programmable Remote Terminal Units (RTUs), VT-MIPM-138-D and VT-MIPM-248-D. Equipped with onboard I/O and designed for uncompromising performance in extreme environments, the industrial controllers are ideal for a wide range of rugged, process-oriented applications in water and wastewater processing, oil and gas production and other advanced automation settings. The new RTUs deliver maximum standalone control over today’s toughest industrial processes. Automatic datalogging and timestamping, as well as logging of trends, alarms and sequences of events, give operators full visibility on their applications.

Rockwell Automation: Enhanced Industrial Data Centers Meet the Evolving Needs of OT Environments
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Rockwell Automation: Enhanced Industrial Data Centers Meet the Evolving Needs of OT Environments

The newest generation of Industrial Data Centers (IDC) offers a flexible, scalable compute solution for medium-to-large sized businesses interested in streamlined data collection and storage, with a goal of plant floor virtualization. IDC Gen 4.0 now offers on-cloud backup through Veeam Software, reduced server footprint, improved physical security, and an industrial-rated design geared toward harsh environments.