FEV North America and Lightspeed Technologies have joined forces to create an automotive O/E (optical and electronic) system architecture technology that transmits photons over plastic optical fiber in lieu of E/E (electricity and electronics) technologies that typically conduct electrons over copper. According to FEV officials, this will significantly reduce weight, the number of vehicle parts, […]
AS-Interface module saves space
The strengths of AS-Interface technology are well known throughout factory automation. In addition to the low installation costs and flexible expandability, users appreciate the simple assembly and easy configuration of these systems. One of the few remaining challenges is the setup of larger groups of I/O inside switch cabinets and junction boxes, according to officials […]
L-com launches new USB 2.0 and 3.0 cables with ferrite beads
L-com Global Connectivity has released a new line of USB cables with ferrite beads to suppress high frequency noise. L-com now offers both USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 versions of USB cables with ferrite beads on each end of the cable assembly. Ferrite beads prevent interference from a connected device or to a connected device. […]
AutomationDirect adds industrial Cat5e M12 Ethernet patch cables
AutomationDirect has released a new series of Ethernet cables for industrial communications applications. Ethernet is a multi-purpose communication protocol that has become the data standard for the industrial market. AutomationDirect offers several PLCs, HMIs and drives that support the Ethernet protocols for data distribution, software programming and configuration. The new high-flex, shielded M12 Ethernet CAT5E […]
TPC Wire & Cable introduces Trex-Onics high-flex encoder cable
TPC Wire & Cable Corp. (TPC) has released the next generation of servomotor encoder cable has arrived in the form of a single-cable solution. Whereas traditional methods require three separate encoder cables, one dedicated to managing power with a second and third reserved for signal and data, TPC’s Trex-Onics high-flex encoder cable converges these roles into […]
What types of cables are used in industrial settings?
A variety of cables is used in industrial settings for networking, power transmission, and communication. Coaxial, data, and instrumentation cables are some of the most common designs you will find. These low-voltage cables are usually rated for 2,000 V or less to distribute power, but medium-voltage designs reaching up to 35,000 V can be used […]
Single-cable solutions – new possibilities opened up by high-quality components and an open protocol
Single-cable solutions are increasingly gaining traction in the field of servodrive technology. In addition to the growing number of drive manufacturers offering single-cable solutions, this trend is fueled by the increasing number of manufacturers of rotary encoders that allow the implementation of such solutions in the first place. They differ not only in the protocol used, but also […]
NT network tester boosts troubleshooting efficiency & overcomes software limitations
The new series of NaviTEK NT testers from IDEAL Networks is helping technicians work more effectively with its comprehensive suite of testing and troubleshooting functionalities, and is a smart alternative to software-based solutions. The NaviTEK NT measures just 6.9″ x 3.1″ x 1.6″ (175mm x 80 mm x 40mm), so it easily fits into small, […]
Industrial Ethernet: From cable selection to network monitoring
by Mark Knebusch, Softing Inc. As more devices are connected through networks, the reliability of these networks is critical. One way to guarantee reliability is through testing and monitoring. Here are tips to ensure you pick the right tools to secure network reliability. As data flows faster, a solid wiring foundation in industrial Ethernet applications […]
Beckhoff offers easy plug-in wiring solutions
No need to manually wire with the EtherCAT plug-in modules from the new Beckhoff EJ series. An efficient solution to implement platform concepts in large-scale machine production with many common parts, while retaining the possibility to configure variants. The “plug-in” modules are electronically-based on the well-known EtherCAT I/O system. Their design allows them to be […]
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