Embedded Control

Rockwell Automation: Enhanced Industrial Data Centers Meet the Evolving Needs of OT Environments
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Rockwell Automation: Enhanced Industrial Data Centers Meet the Evolving Needs of OT Environments

The newest generation of Industrial Data Centers (IDC) offers a flexible, scalable compute solution for medium-to-large sized businesses interested in streamlined data collection and storage, with a goal of plant floor virtualization. IDC Gen 4.0 now offers on-cloud backup through Veeam Software, reduced server footprint, improved physical security, and an industrial-rated design geared toward harsh environments.

Contec: BX-M4600 Series of Fanless High-Performance Embedded PCs with 12th/13th-Generation Intel Core Processors
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Contec: BX-M4600 Series of Fanless High-Performance Embedded PCs with 12th/13th-Generation Intel Core Processors

Contec Co., Ltd. has developed the BX-M4600 Series BOX Computer (hereafter referred to as the “new product”), a line of fanless high-performance embedded PCs with 12th/13th-generation Intel Core processors. Contec began taking orders for these new products on July 2, 2024. The new BX-M4600 are the top-of-the-line high-performance models in the fanless BOX Computer BX Series, featuring 12th/13th-generation Intel Core (Alder Lake-S/Raptor Lake-S) high-power desktop PC CPUs. Each product is equipped with various interfaces such as a DVI-I port and DisplayPort, two LAN ports, four USB 3.2 Gen 2 (USB 3.1) ports and two USB 2.0 ports, three RS-232C ports, one RS-232C/422/485 port, and one DIO port.

Beckhoff: TwinCAT Core Boost for Greater Computing Performance in Real Time
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Beckhoff: TwinCAT Core Boost for Greater Computing Performance in Real Time

TwinCAT 3 consistently supports modern multi-core processor technology. The multi-thread capability makes it possible to distribute the application across several cores. Supplemented by TwinCAT Core Boost, the computing performance of individual real-time or user-mode cores can now also be increased by up to 50% to maximize system performance and optimize it for specific requirements.

Middle Atlantic: New Q-SYS Certified Plugin for NEXSYS UPSx With RackLink
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Middle Atlantic: New Q-SYS Certified Plugin for NEXSYS UPSx With RackLink

Middle Atlantic Products, a brand of Legrand | AV, has recently announced the availability of the new Q-SYS Certified control plugin for its NEXSYS Series UPS Backup Power System with RackLink. Developed by Control Concepts, the new Q-SYS plugin enables control of NEXSYS UPSs via Q-SYS. “RackLink is built around enabling native support for its intelligent system control, logging and data management, environmental control, and protection features,” said Nyron Kahrim, UPS Product Manager, Legrand | AV.

Rockwell Automation: Compact 5000 Isolated Analog HART I/O Module Unlocks the Next Generation
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Rockwell Automation: Compact 5000 Isolated Analog HART I/O Module Unlocks the Next Generation

Industrial manufacturers can simplify maintenance, increase productivity, and maximize uptime with the new Allen‑Bradley Compact 5000 Isolated Analog HART I/O Module. By integrating HART capabilities, this module provides traditional I/O capabilities while unlocking valuable insights into device health and advanced diagnostics. This enables users to manage their systems, facilitates online addition and replacement of process devices, and provides access to crucial diagnostics. This innovative technology can decrease downtime by providing users with easy access to diagnostics through the seamless integrated HART feature in the Studio 5000 Logix Designer application.

AutomationDirect: Productivity1000 and Productivity2000 Relay & TTL Modules
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AutomationDirect: Productivity1000 and Productivity2000 Relay & TTL Modules

AutomationDirect has added new discrete and relay I/O expansion modules to the Productivity PLC family. For the Productivity1000 PLC series, a 4-channel, high current relay output module is now available. This module provides up to 7A/point for both DC and AC control circuits and features four Form C (normally open/normally closed) contacts. For the Productivity2000 PLC series, a 6-channel, high current (7A/point) relay output module is available. A 16-point low voltage discrete input module and a 16-point low voltage discrete output module have also been added.

AutomationDirect: LS Electric XGB PLC Remote I/O Modules
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AutomationDirect: LS Electric XGB PLC Remote I/O Modules

AutomationDirect has added several new additions to the powerful LS Electric XGB PLC series. For discrete (ON/OFF) monitoring and control, a new lower-cost 24 VDC 8-point input module, 8-point 12-24 VDC sinking and sourcing output modules, an 8-point relay module with Form A contacts, and a 16-point combination discrete input/relay output module are now available. For process monitoring and control, in particular temperature and weighing applications, two new 4-channel 16-bit resolution temperature modules (RTD and thermocouple), and a new load cell module capable of supporting up to 4 load cells each, have been added.

Beckhoff at Achema 2024
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Beckhoff at Achema 2024

At Achema 2024 from June 10 – 14, Beckhoff will showcase innovative solutions for the process industry’s entire value chain, ranging from manufacturing to packaging. As a specialist in PC- and EtherCAT-based control technology, Beckhoff will present an integrated control system for automating all process steps as part of it’s comprehensive product portfolio. Beckhoff’s concepts for plant digitalization, smart product transport systems for flexible packaging processes, and the Linux-based control with TwinCAT will take center stage.

Burkert: Valve Island Type 8652 with PROFINET System Redundancy S2
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Burkert: Valve Island Type 8652 with PROFINET System Redundancy S2

System redundancy is essential in the process industry or for infrastructure facilities as the systems must be maintained even in the event of a failure. If a machine, system or system control fails, the company incurs high costs due to the downtime and the associated loss of production. Therefore, the valve island Type 8652 is available with both PROFINET media redundancy protocol (MRP) and system redundancy S2.

Beckhoff: New CX5300 Embedded PC Series with Elkhart Lake CPU
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Beckhoff: New CX5300 Embedded PC Series with Elkhart Lake CPU

The CX5300 Embedded PCs are DIN rail mountable and fanless, and are equipped with the significantly more powerful Intel Atom x6 series processor, a modern processor with a next-generation CPU and graphics performance. This assures a long life cycle for series production and support through the integration of a modern Intel Atom CPU. As with all newer embedded PCs, the entire range of EtherCAT Terminals or K-bus terminals can be directly connected on the right-hand side.

Siemens: New Sinamics V20 Smart Access Web Server Module
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Siemens: New Sinamics V20 Smart Access Web Server Module

Siemens has recently announced the launch of its Sinamics V20 Smart Access web server module, designed to mount directly onto the drive, transforming a mobile device or laptop into a virtual operator panel for drive control. By providing a wi-fi hot spot, the wireless connection on this module facilitates setup, programming, commissioning, production monitoring and maintenance on a variety of machines and production equipment. A simple, embedded graphical user interface (GUI) enables easy use of the Sinamics V20 in every phase of operation.  No separate app is required, nor is a written operator manual needed, making operation of this new server module and subsequent drive control highly intuitive and easy-to-learn.

Omron: New NXR EtherCAT Expands NXR Series Portfolio – Simplifying Remote IO Maintenance and IIoT Adoption
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Omron: New NXR EtherCAT Expands NXR Series Portfolio – Simplifying Remote IO Maintenance and IIoT Adoption

OMRON Automation Americas launches the NXR EtherCAT, an addition to the existing NXR Series Remote IO portfolio. The NXR EtherCAT offers solutions that simplify remote IO maintenance operations while retaining all the advantages of remote IO, even in challenging industrial environments. The NXR Remote IO series provides value across multiple positions in an organization. From supply chain being able to reduce model numbers and inventory, to simplifying setup time for automation engineers, the NXR series offers a flexible Remote IO solution allowing companies to realize the value of IIoT more easily. The NXR configuration flexibility allows IO-Link and digital IO to be combined easily into one part number.

ARBOR: AEC-6000 Series Powering the Future of Edge AI
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ARBOR: AEC-6000 Series Powering the Future of Edge AI

Introducing ARBOR’s AEC-6000 Series fan-less Box PC featuring the new NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin and an Arm Cortex-A78AE CPU that delivers up to 200 TOPS of AI performance and an advanced NVIDIA Ampere architecture GPU with 64 Tensor Cores. This innovative product delivers groundbreaking results by pushing the boundaries of technology. The AEC-6000 Series combines the advanced sophistication of the NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin with an incredibly robust chassis. This provides embedded solutions that were not possible before.

Schneider Electric: SpaceLogic AS-B Automation Server
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Schneider Electric: SpaceLogic AS-B Automation Server

SpaceLogic AS-B Automation Server (formerly known as SmartX AS-B Server) is at the core of an EcoStruxure BMS. It is a powerful device with built-in power supply and flexible on-board I/O that can act as a stand-alone server and also monitor and manage field bus devices. With a smaller form factor and all-in-one design, the SpaceLogic AS-B server provides a cost effective control solution that minimizes your total installation costs.

Emerson: New PACSystems IPC 2010 Compact PC Built to Connect Industrial Floor to Cloud
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Emerson: New PACSystems IPC 2010 Compact PC Built to Connect Industrial Floor to Cloud

Emerson has recently announced the new PACSystems IPC 2010 Compact Industrial PC (IPC), a rugged industrial computer designed to handle a wide range of machine and discrete part manufacturing automation applications. The new solution is designed to serve manufacturing sites and OEM machine builders who need a ruggedized, compact, durable IPC to cost-effectively support their Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and other digital transformation initiatives.

Rockwell Automation: ASEM 6300 Industrial Computers and Monitors Provide Protection and Visibility
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Rockwell Automation: ASEM 6300 Industrial Computers and Monitors Provide Protection and Visibility

ASEM 6300 Industrial PCs are available in box and panel form and allow for greater customization. Innovation with FactoryTalk Optix software and seamless deployment to HMI solutions is available withthe ASEM 6300 device that best fits customer needs. ASEM 6300 Industrial PCs are one of the solutions in the new FactoryTalk Optix portfolio. The FactoryTalk Optix portfolio allows users to choose their own technology mix, where for the first time, Rockwell Automation customers can use visualization software to design HMI applications that can natively work with both Rockwell Automation and third-party controllers and display a choice of hardware from either Rockwell Automation or a third-party.