Sagar Kasar's Blog on Technology Updates » Industrial Automation http://www.sagarkasar.com/blog Sagar Kasar's Blog on Technology Updates Thu, 24 Jun 2010 12:33:45 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc List of Leading Industrial Automation Systems Protocols http://www.sagarkasar.com/blog/2010/05/09/list-of-leading-industrial-automation-systems-protocols/ http://www.sagarkasar.com/blog/2010/05/09/list-of-leading-industrial-automation-systems-protocols/#comments Mon, 10 May 2010 05:51:10 +0000 Sagar Kasar http://www.sagarkasar.com/blog/2010/05/09/list-of-leading-industrial-automation-systems-protocols/ Ethernet/IP
DeviceNet
AS-Interface
Modbus TCP
Modbus RTU
PROFINET IO
PROFINET CBA
IEC 61131-3
IEEE 1588
BACnet
PROFIBUS
EtherCAT

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]]> http://www.sagarkasar.com/blog/2010/04/13/ims-interface-modules-now-ul-certified-for-class-i-division-2-hazardous-areas/feed/ 0 1-3/8 inch powerfast™ Connector Provides 30 Amps of Power for Motion Control http://www.sagarkasar.com/blog/2010/04/13/1-38-inch-powerfast%e2%84%a2-connector-provides-30-amps-of-power-for-motion-control/ http://www.sagarkasar.com/blog/2010/04/13/1-38-inch-powerfast%e2%84%a2-connector-provides-30-amps-of-power-for-motion-control/#comments Wed, 14 Apr 2010 06:40:53 +0000 Sagar Kasar http://www.sagarkasar.com/blog/2010/04/13/1-38-inch-powerfast%e2%84%a2-connector-provides-30-amps-of-power-for-motion-control/ TURCK’s D-Size (1-3/8 inch) powerfast™ modular wiring system handles high current applications for machine power distribution and motor control. The complete D-Size power distribution system provides up to 600 Volts and 30 Amps, with a quick disconnect design that reduces labor and equipment costs.

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]]> http://www.sagarkasar.com/blog/2010/04/13/1-38-inch-powerfast%e2%84%a2-connector-provides-30-amps-of-power-for-motion-control/feed/ 0 Collect Analog and Digital Signals in a Single, Rugged Node on a Network with BL Compact http://www.sagarkasar.com/blog/2010/04/13/collect-analog-and-digital-signals-in-a-single-rugged-node-on-a-network-with-bl-compact/ http://www.sagarkasar.com/blog/2010/04/13/collect-analog-and-digital-signals-in-a-single-rugged-node-on-a-network-with-bl-compact/#comments Wed, 14 Apr 2010 06:40:52 +0000 Sagar Kasar http://www.sagarkasar.com/blog/2010/04/13/collect-analog-and-digital-signals-in-a-single-rugged-node-on-a-network-with-bl-compact/ TURCK’s BL Compact system provides a revolutionary modular I/O solution for collecting a variety of signals in a single, rugged node on a network—rather than routing all signals through a control cabinet. Up to two signal types can be combined in the BL Compact system, including RFID and analog or digital and serial.

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]]> http://www.sagarkasar.com/blog/2010/04/13/monitor-and-maintain-network-operations-with-ethernet-profibus%c2%ae-device-coupler/feed/ 0 Mintchell Video Report: All About Manufacturing, Automation & Leadership http://www.sagarkasar.com/blog/2010/04/13/mintchell-video-report-all-about-manufacturing-automation-leadership/ http://www.sagarkasar.com/blog/2010/04/13/mintchell-video-report-all-about-manufacturing-automation-leadership/#comments Wed, 14 Apr 2010 06:40:48 +0000 Sagar Kasar http://www.sagarkasar.com/blog/2010/04/13/mintchell-video-report-all-about-manufacturing-automation-leadership/ Gary Mintchell, Editor in Chief, discusses how organizations can be insidious in enticing people into ethical lapses referring to the current news about Toyota and the Pope. Industrial Ethernet (http://www.automationworld.com/view-2493) market share is next up for discussion followed by reading for his May issue of Automation World article about creating a safety culture. He finishes with thoughts about an interview with auto industry analyst James Harbour and whether automation will completely replace jobs.

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]]> http://www.sagarkasar.com/blog/2010/04/13/automation-minutes-04-13-10/feed/ 0 Achieving Next-Generation Connectivity http://www.sagarkasar.com/blog/2010/04/13/achieving-next-generation-connectivity/ http://www.sagarkasar.com/blog/2010/04/13/achieving-next-generation-connectivity/#comments Tue, 13 Apr 2010 08:35:28 +0000 Sagar Kasar http://www.sagarkasar.com/blog/2010/04/13/achieving-next-generation-connectivity/ This white paper from Belden explains how industrial-strength Ethernet, bolstered by its wireless component, is giving facilities the tools they need to operate lean and mean and succeed in an uncertain economy.

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