The Increase in popularity among home artificial intelligence devices like Amazon Echo and Google Home has pushed many manufacturers to produce devices that can be on a wireless network. Mobility has a powerful impact on the factory floor. Engineers like the flexibility and accessibility in their day-to-day work environment. Just a few years ago, wireless…
Do you know that IT-OT convergence has led most manufacturers to let their Enterprise IT solution architects design the Industrial Automation network? The reason for this is because the convergence is happening so fast, there is a lack of industrial networking expertise to meet the sudden market needs. Enterprise is more worried about Network Security…
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Do you think you have the best network architecture in place? Most small and medium scale manufacturers answer this question with a “No” or “Maybe”. The biggest reason for this hesitation is that engineers did not address all the probabilities of error and vulnerabilities in the network during their design phase. This doesn’t just apply…
EECO’s new Connected Power Lab in Raleigh, N.C., is a learning environment to explore interoperability of smart devices over EtherNet/IP. It’s a space to virtually experience innovative technologies and their functional application on the plant floor. Solving Real Problems in the Connected Power Lab Ingredients Manufacturer – North Carolina A North Carolina manufacturer of sweeteners…
This “cheat sheet” provides an overview of the Eaton Power Xpert C445 Motor Management Relay, including classifications, required components, and optional accessories. This document breaks down specific processes into a set of smaller tasks, which will help with commissioning. To understand the architecture and functionalities of a complete C445 Motor Management Relay system, we must…
The purpose of this guide is to help technicians and engineers integrate Yaskawa Variable Frequency Drives (VFD) into a new or existing EtherNet/IP network, specifically Rockwell Automation (RA) Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC). EtherNet/IP (EIP) is being used in a wide range of industries and is one of the fastest growing industrial protocols in the United…
The purpose of this guide is to assist technicians and engineers in integrating Eaton’s motor control products into a new or existing EtherNet/IP network, specifically Rockwell Automation (RA) Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC). EtherNet/IP (EIP) is being used in a wide range of industries and is one of the fastest growing industrial protocols in the United…