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Murrelektronik A-coded sensor and signal connection cables from AutomationDirect

May 12, 2023 By Mary Gannon Leave a Comment

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AutomationDirect’s newest addition of A-coded sensor and signal connection cables from Murrelektronik provides easy and reliable connections between panels and field devices. These cables offer several configurations including axial or right-angle female M8 or M12 screw-lock connector to pigtail, axial male to axial female with M8 or M12 screw-lock connectors, and right-angle male to right-angle […]

Filed Under: Data Transmission, DW sync, Featured, Networking, Products Tagged With: AutomationDirect

Inside data centers: Cabling considerations for new FibreChannel links

July 9, 2021 By Ed Cady Leave a Comment

A Fibre Channel (FC) storage area network (SAN) and Inter-Switch-Link (ISL) interfaces are an important part of modern data-center systems, including in hyperscale or enterprise ones. FC SAN is a high-speed network that connects servers and storage devices, and the Inter Switch-Link joins and maintains the traffic flow between switches and routers. A benefit to […]

Filed Under: Basics, Data Transmission, EE sync, Featured, fiber optic, Markets, Networking, Networking/Data centers, Products Tagged With: FAQ

Updated chainflex M control cables save space and money

December 16, 2019 By Mary Gannon Leave a Comment

Igus Chainflex M control cables

igus has introduced a new cable series that offers a thinner cable structure, saving on installation space, and ensures lower bend radii. The company’s advanced chainflex M cable series proves that quality and low price are not mutually exclusive. After four years of research, igus presented the new control cables – CF880/CF881 and CF890/CF891 – […]

Filed Under: DW sync, Featured, Networking, Products Tagged With: igus

Robust industrial cables for Ethernet applications for inside and outside plant

September 27, 2018 By Mary Gannon Leave a Comment

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At the industry trade fairs electronica and SPS in autumn, Telegärtner will showcase its professional solutions in connection and transmission technology.  First up will be its  robust UL-listed industrial cables for Ethernet applications. The cable with RJ45 connections is well protected against many adversities of the harsh industrial environment and outdoor applications and is available pre-terminated and […]

Filed Under: Data Transmission, DW sync, Networking, Products Tagged With: telegartner

FEV and Lightspeed to demonstrate automotive fiber optics at 2018 CES

January 4, 2018 By Ken Korane Leave a Comment

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, […]

Filed Under: Industry News & Events, Markets, Networking, Renewables/Energy Production Tagged With: FEV, Lightspeed

AS-Interface module saves space

December 26, 2017 By Ken Korane Leave a Comment

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 […]

Filed Under: Data Transmission, Industry News & Events, Networking, Products Tagged With: pepperl fuchs

L-com launches new USB 2.0 and 3.0 cables with ferrite beads

August 25, 2017 By Mary Gannon Leave a Comment

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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. […]

Filed Under: Data Transmission, DW sync, EE sync, Networking, Products Tagged With: lcom

AutomationDirect adds industrial Cat5e M12 Ethernet patch cables

August 25, 2017 By Mary Gannon Leave a Comment

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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 […]

Filed Under: Data Transmission, DW sync, Featured, Networking, Products Tagged With: AutomationDirect

TPC Wire & Cable introduces Trex-Onics high-flex encoder cable

March 15, 2017 By Mary Gannon Leave a Comment

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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 […]

Filed Under: Data Transmission, Markets, Networking, Power Transmission Tagged With: tpcwireandcable

What types of cables are used in industrial settings?

February 1, 2017 By Mary Gannon 1 Comment

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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 […]

Filed Under: Automation, Basics, Data Transmission, DW sync, Featured, Markets, Networking, Power Transmission, Products Tagged With: Cicoil

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