Design World

JUNE 1, 2023

expands its line of MELSEC iQ-F series compact controllers to now offer a basic model providing OEMs with an all-in-one controller for small machines up to 60 I/O with integrated Ethernet connectivity. Mitsubishi Electric Automation Inc.

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Design World

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

The 750-9401 Controller has a dual-core processor with a mix of 18 digital and analog onboard I/O channels. It also comes with a RS-485 serial port, dual Ethernet ports, a USB-C port for direct configuration connection, and CANopen communication port. A new member has been added to WAGO’s Compact Controller 100 family.

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NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Again I ask (not predicting, but wondering) whether the new wave of engineers inevitably coming into this market will prefer something, small, inexpensive, programmable in familiar languages, and flexible due to advances in networking? RevPi base modules come equipped with USB, Ethernet, and HDMI connections. The two USB 2.0

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Gary Mintchell

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

I receive a press release from Honeywell Process. Upon reading, I think, oh, well, some incremental improvements. Then I talk with my main product interface, Joe Bastone. After digesting the output of his firehose, I see how advanced Honeywell the technology has become. I had about 30 minutes with Bastone.

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Gary Mintchell

DECEMBER 6, 2023

I was greatly blessed at work. For most of the positions I held, I was the first person to hold the position. I had the opportunity to forge new paths and ways of doing things. Yes, I had several terrible bosses that cost my health for a bit. One of my favorites.) May the light of your soul guide you.

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Control.com

APRIL 30, 2024

Balluff has announced a host of products embracing wireless IO-Link, simplifying the configuration and connection process of automation communication for field I/O devices.

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Control.com

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

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

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Gary Mintchell

JANUARY 6, 2023

I picked up this bit of news last month on a blog at the Open Metaverse Foundation by Royal O’Brien published on December 15, 2022. I had written a couple of things on “industrial metaverse” speculating on what is actually new and what could possibly be realistic. They are looking for members.

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i4.0 today

JANUARY 30, 2024

Advantech has introduced the new WISE-4250 dual band based Industrial Wi-Fi I/O Module. The WISE-4250 features interchangeable I/O and sensors integrated with IoT data acquisition, processing and publishing. All Wi-Fi channels can be flexibly connected with a smart roaming function. The WISE-4250 supports 2.4/5GHz

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Gary Mintchell

OCTOBER 31, 2022

I was coming off a vacation (not planned by me) and couldn’t work out the logistics of making it to Dallas. I kept up with things through press releases and reports from social media guru Jim Cahill. I survived missing presentations by the inimitable CTO Peter Zornio. I/O Interface. News came through, anyway.

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Gary Mintchell

AUGUST 8, 2022

Optimized for seamless integration with the Microsoft Azure IoT Edge computing platform, AIG-300 gateways provide the stable connectivity needed in distributed and unmanned sites to collect, store, process, and analyze operational data from sensors and other IIoT devices.

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Gary Mintchell

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Digi WAN bonding, an add-on service available through Digi Remote Manager, provides ultra-fast, ultra-reliable network connectivity. Digi WAN Bonding can scale to hundreds or thousands of sites to ensure you are getting the most robust connectivity for your entire fleet or network that is always ready, always online. initiatives.

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Design World

AUGUST 8, 2022

With simple USB to laptop connectivity, monitoring and controlling are easy to achieve. Both the SHL and SHB modules are available with I/O, E-stop ports and cables (-C versions). For more simplicity, there are only two configuration parameters to choose from: stroke length and whether I/O and E-stop ports are required.

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Gary Mintchell

JULY 10, 2023

I had not attended for a few years. For maybe three years I was in the influencer program with Hewlett Packard Enterprise and HPE Discover is the same week. There were many questions begging for answers as I traveled to Florida. The problem lies with traditionally tightly coupled control hardware, software, and I/O.

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i4.0 today

JULY 27, 2023

Adam-6700 is an IoT I/O gateway with comprehensive functions including on-board I/O support and RS-485/Ethernet interface. Hub for connectivity, protocol conversion, data logger, alarms and open API. The On-board I/O may be used for: Analog inputs such as speed, humidity, temperature. Data logger.

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Control Engineering

JULY 8, 2023

Industrial I/O insights Industrial I/O devices are central to the functioning of contemporary industrial automation systems, providing engineers with the capability to monitor and manage complex industrial equipment effectively. It is important to make a clear distinction between field devices and processing devices.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

OCTOBER 17, 2022

I/O is a universal industrial interface that LINAK has developed for their TECHLINE industrial actuators. I/O is a common term used in industrial automation to describe inputs and outputs. Flexibility is a key characteristic of an I/O actuator. The post What is the New I/O interface, and why is it so good?

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Omron

OCTOBER 7, 2023

Communications Unit Connects to a Total Maximum of Eight Digital I/O, Analog I/O, and Relay Output Units Compatible with MULTIPLE I/O TERMINAL.

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Omron

OCTOBER 7, 2023

Cables for I/O Relay Terminals Connect I/O Relay Terminals to I/O Units for Programmable Controllers with one touch.

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i4.0 today

JUNE 27, 2023

Embedded Automation Computers providing seamless connection and transmission for Edge IoT applications. EtherCAT Control and I/O Solutions offering integrated CODESYS solutions for real-time machine control and data acquisition. Industrial Communication providing seamless data connectivity from the network edge to the core.

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i4.0 today

APRIL 6, 2023

Embedded Automation Computers providing seamless connection and transmission for Edge IoT applications. EtherCAT Control and I/O Solutions offering integrated CODESYS solutions for real-time machine control and data acquisition. Industrial Communication providing seamless data connectivity from the network edge to the core.

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Gary Mintchell

AUGUST 5, 2022

I began a digital project in 1978. Connectivity is another. My customer in 1994 told me he would never allow a wire from a PLC to anything else (other than I/O of course) as long as he was the controls leader. By 1999 he was retired and the plant had some connected controllers. Digital is one thing.

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Gary Mintchell

JULY 17, 2023

If you’ve been around automation for the past 20 years, you’ve no doubt experienced how the job changed from isolated control connected to I/O to one or more field buses to one or more variety of Ethernet. I received this document of networking tips from networking infrastructure supplier Moxa.

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Motion Control Tips

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

The 750-9401 Controller has a dual core processor with a mix of 18 digital and analog onboard I/O channels. A new member has been added to WAGO’s Compact Controller 100 family.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

DECEMBER 12, 2022

LINAK’s new I/O interface has a wealth of configurable monitoring and diagnostic functions built in, which can enable you to optimise the performance of your equipment and quickly and easily troubleshoot in the event of issues occurring. Monitor allows you to see real-time and historic usage data for the connected actuator.

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Gary Mintchell

AUGUST 7, 2023

I expect this to also be successful. Belden : Belden has a large portfolio of networking, security, and connectivity technologies and products, specializing in I/O and edge device offerings that help organizations create efficient automation workflows. They are truly community focused.

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Omron

OCTOBER 7, 2023

Connecting Cables for Connector-Terminal Block Conversion Units (Shielded) Connect Connector-Terminal Block Conversion Units (XW2[]) to I/O Units for Programmable Controllers with one touch.

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Canadian Manufacturing

JUNE 5, 2023

Wilmot succeeds Mark O’Connell, who will support the transition in an advisory capacity until his retirement on October 31. “I also want to pay tribute to Mark O’Connell, a remarkable leader who has built Interac into one of Canada’s leading and most trusted financial brands.” Board of Directors.

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i4.0 today

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Emerson has introduced a new Class A, IO-Link master that provides customers with a cost-effective solution for smart and analog sensor connectivity on the AVENTICSTM Series G3 Fieldbus platform. IO-Link is an internationally standardized I/O technology (IEC 61131-9) for communication at the sensor/actuator level in machine control.

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MEM

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Emerson has introduced a new Class A, IO-Link master that provides customers with a cost-effective solution for smart and analog sensor connectivity on the AVENTICS TM Series G3 Fieldbus platform. IO-Link is an internationally standardized I/O technology (IEC 61131-9) for communication at the sensor/actuator level in machine control.

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Manufacturing Tomorrow

DECEMBER 3, 2023

They also offer a compact alternative to 7/8-inch power connections used in industrial automation. The L-coding indicates 5-pin connectors for DC miniature drives, decentralized I/O modules, and Fieldbus systems. The K- coding indicates 5-pin connectors for AC supply of drives and frequency converters.

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Gary Mintchell

MAY 26, 2023

As an independent thinker/writer, I cannot afford such a trip unless I can find a sponsor. I do enjoy Hannover. I did view it from afar through press releases and other websites and correspondence. Two analyst firms that I trust sent me their thoughts on trends seen at the show. There were none this year.

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i4.0 today

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

End users and machine builders can leverage Mitsubishi Electric’s FX5S to develop and implement cost-effective machines with up to 60 I/O points. These solutions support IIoT connectivity and functionalities. This intuitive system also delivers the level of high-speed performance required by accurate positioning applications.

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Control Engineering

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

In contrast to a typical client-server architecture, pub-sub reduces connections and network traffic. And each I/O point added to the system made the latency worse. They chose an edge controller because of its built-in MQTT capabilities, familiar programming tools, and lifetime I/O warranty. Courtesy: Opto 22.

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i4.0 today

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Under the theme “Connecting Devices, Shaping Solutions,” Delta will demonstrate integrated hardware and software solutions that define the future of Industry 4.0. Our commitment to integrated excellence defines a dynamic IIoT landscape, merging connectivity with technology precision. ” IIoT solution for Industry 4.0

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Gary Mintchell

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

XINK provides all the necessary elements for product development, including high-performance compute power, AI accelerator, I/O controls and Flexi-bus communication peripherals, smart power management and machine vision subsystems. XINK offers multiple benefits: Industry 4.0

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Control Engineering

JUNE 4, 2023

EtherCAT insights Many devices in a manufacturing facility are connected to the internet these days, but many aren’t cybersecure. Cybersecurity will become the big topic in industrial communication technologies as it has been in IT for many years now: the connectivity required by the Internet of Things (IoT) and Industrie 4.0

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