PECM Issue 14 2015 | Page 38

Control & Automation UNIGATE IC/FC – readyto-install bus nodes for all industry protocols Ready-to-install UNIGATE IC bus nodes from Deutschmann Automation relieve automation manufacturers from having to develop interfaces and thereby help them offer products for various protocols with little one-time development effort. The all-in-one bus nodes in a 32 DIL housing have been designed for embedded solutions for direct integration into terminal devices. The modules comprise a microcontroller, flash, RAM, and a bus controller. They handle the complete communication on the bus side, thus reducing the workload of the application’s microprocessor. Eight integrated I/Os and easier Modbus configuration Deutschmann Automation announce innovations to their UNIGATE CL converters for DIN rail installation. The protocol converters enable the integration of existing devices in various fieldbus and Ethernet environments. The modules are now also available with eight integrated, freely configurable I/O interfaces. Users can define each I/O as an input or output and apply their individual switching logic in associating I/Os with each other. Thereby, UNIGATE CLs can be used for direct and application-specific control of actuators, sensors, and signaling devices without requiring external I/Os from other manufacturers. UNIGATE ICs are connected to the host processor via a UART interface. Amongst others, Deutschmann offer models for Profibus, DeviceNet, CANopen, Modbus TCP, PROFINET (according to the PROFINET V.2.2 specification), EtherCAT, EtherNet/ IP, Ethernet TCP/IP, LonWorks, and BACnet. Furthermore, models with an RS232 or RS485 interface are available for Modbus RTU and Modbus ASCII. Thanks to the identical hardware and software interfaces and functionality of all UNIGATE IC devices, manufacturers can offer various protocol options to their customers. The integrated I/Os are configured via the same script that is the basis of Deutschmann gateways, handling the conversion of the terminal device protocol to the respective fieldbus or Ethernet protocol. Implementing another improvement, Deutschmann have made the configuration for Modbus applications easier by enhancing WINGATE functionalities and adapting the UNIGATE CL firmware. Now, all settings for the connection of gateways with terminal devices via Modbus ASCII or Modbus RTU as well as the fieldbus-side Modbus communication can be configured by means of the WINGATE configuration tool alone – without any extra programming. Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] www.deutschmann.de Automation in Enclosure Assembly Rittal’s acquisition of Kiesling in 2013 was a milestone in the company’s ability to support its customers. The machines and solutions from Kiesling now facilitate the optimisation of the complete workflow in panel building manufacture, from machining of the panel parts and automated wiring of the panels to testing of the finished panel, supported by a diversity of handling systems such as the Assemblex. This joint expertise aligned with Rittal’s other subsidiary companies Eplan (design) and Cideon (technical IT integration) means that automating the production of control panels has now become far more accessible. It means panel builders can, if they wish, provide end to end services and solutions throughout their value chain, while optimisation of the whole work flow is possible, from the design to the technical IT integration. As if to underline this point, Rittal’s sales in automation equipment and software are up year on year, indicating some, if not all, panel builders are taking advantage of the opportunities automation presents. Tel: [phone] www.rittal.co.uk Rockwell Automation Launches PanelView 800 Graphic Terminals with Faster Boot-Up Time Rockwell Automation reduces boot-up time and increases installation flexibility with the new space-saving AllenBradley PanelView 800 family of graphic terminals. The terminals, available in 4-inch, 7-inch and 10-inch display sizes, feature an 800 MHz CPU processor, up to 256 MB of flash, and dynamic memory to reduce boot-up time, making it two times faster than the previous PanelView Component terminal. The terminals also offer improved touch-screen responsiveness and can be configured in portrait and standard landscape mode for greater installation flexibility. “The PanelView 800 family of terminals builds on the Rockwell Automation Connected Components Workbench software’s value of giving machine builders simplified engineering, easy configuration, faster installation and reduced start-up time,” said Chee Wah Lee, product manager, Rockwell Automation. “This family of graphic terminals is ideally suited for meeting control and visualization requirements in a wide range of simple, standalone applications, such as pump stations, packaging machines, labelers and stretch-wrap machines.” The PanelView 800 graphic terminals are specifically designed for use with the Allen Bradley Micro800 and MicroLogix control systems. The terminals’ high-resolution screens with LED backlights can display up to 65,536 colors, providing a sharp display for a w ide range of applications. Built-in Ethernet and serial communications ports (RS232, RS422 and RS485) support easier controller connectivity, while USB and microSD ports make file transfers easier. The terminals are also certified for Class 1, Division 2 hazardous locations. Tel: [phone] Email: [email protected] 38 PECM Issue 14 www.deutschmann.de Cygnet 2/3-inch sCMOS camera provides full HD up to 60Hz The Cygnet 2/3-inch sCMOS camera provides full HD up to 60Hz. Scientific CMOS (sCMOS) technology stands to gain widespread recognition across a broad range of demanding imaging applications, due to its ability to simultaneously deliver extremely low noise, fast frame rates, wide dynamic range, high quantum efficiency, high resolution and a large field of view. The 2.1MP 2/3 inch Scientific CMOS sensor with 5.5µm x 5.5µm pixels enables ultra sharp image resolution and with a Quantum Efficiency of over 63% @ 500nm and greater than 34% @ 850nm, the Cygnet offers optimum photon collection and is available in both monochrome and colour versions. Tel: [phone] www.premierelect.co.uk New All-Gigabit Stratix 5400 Industrial Switch Helps Manufacturers Address Growing Network-Bandwidth Requirements Rockwell Automation has expanded its Allen-Bradley Stratix family of industrial switches with the Allen-Bradley Stratix 5400 switch, an allgigabit option that helps manufacturers achieve higher network speeds for their increasingly high bandwidth applications. The switch also supports both Layer 2 switching and Layer 3 routing for a range of network configurations. “Network convergence, increased reliability and the growing adoption of high-speed devices across The Connected Enterprise are driving the need for a higher-performing and more versatile industrial switch,” said Mark Devonshire, product manager for Rockwell Automation. “The Stratix 5400 switch provides this capability and helps confirm that manufacturers have a robust architecture in place as network demands continue to broaden.” When used as a Layer 2 switch, the Stratix 5400 switch is ideal for industrial environments experiencing an influx of high-performance, gigabit-speed end devices, such as IP video cameras and telephony. It’s also fit for heavy-industry applications that require resilient network topologies. When used as a Layer 3 switch, routing is enabled between segmented networks to help achieve better performance. The switch uses an all-gigabit design for high-performance network and end device support. The GE Power over Ethernet (PoE) and additional GE fiber port options enhance scalability and help meet a wide range of application needs. Tel: [phone] Email: [email protected]