Automotive testing and production.

The Mobilizer Series just launched by HMS Networks presents a state-of-the-art automotive gateway under its product brand Ixxat. Designed to meet the diverse and demanding requirements of automotive communication and testing, the Mobilizer combines unparalleled flexibility, robust hardware design, and user-friendly software tools to deliver a versatile, standalone solution.

Technical Features:

• Automotive Ethernet (100/1000-Base-T1)
• Up to 8 CAN/FD Channels (CAN 1 Mbit/s, CAN FD 8 Mbit/s)
• SIC Transceiver TCAN1462
• Galvanic CAN-Isolation up to 1kV DC for 1 second
• Two LIN Channels (up to 20 kBit/s)
• FlexRay Interface
• EtherCAT (slave)
• One RJ45 Ethernet Connector
• Up to 6 Digital I/Os
• Up to 4 Analog I/Os
• USB 2.0 host and USB 3.0 device (up to 5 Gbit/s)
• i.MX 8M Plus, 1.8 GHz Quad Core Cortex-A53 Processor with 1GB RAM
• Linux host OS
• Aluminum House 130 x 244 x 92 mm
• Operating Temp. -40 °C  to +70 °C
• Protection Class IP40

Equipped with the most high-performing communication standards such as CAN FD, Automotive Ethernet (100/1000-Base-T1), EtherCAT or FlexRay, the Ixxat Mobilizer caters for a wide range of applications such as data logging, gateway functionalities, rest bus simulation, firmware flashing or end-of-line testing. The new series has been developed especially for automotive test benches as well as end-of-line testing applications.

All Mobilizer models come with the Advanced Configuration Tool (ACT), a groundbreaking, intuitive drag-and-drop software. With it, users can configure the gateway behavior, data logging or rest bus simulation applications and visualisation without programming skills. This not only simplifies the initial setup effort but also significantly reduces time to deployment. Supporting Automotive Ethernet, CAN/FD, LIN and FlexRay, the Mobilizer series consolidates multiple network protocols into one single device. This versatility eliminates the need for multiple devices, streamlining workflows and reducing operational costs. “Once you have configured and parameterized your application via the ACT software, you just send the configuration onto Mobilizer and it works properly without any additional software”, explains Markus Demaria, Product Manager Automotive Solutions at HMS Networks.

CAN do!
With up to eight CAN/FD channels, each supporting signal improvement capabilities (sic), the Mobilizer guarantees exceptional signal stability and allows simultaneous operation of multiple components. This allows fast and reliable connection of in-vehicle networks. On the other end, the 100/1000Base-T1 Automotive Ethernet interface offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbit/s and low-latency communication to connect to the surrounding automation level. With additional EtherCAT and Generic Ethernet interfaces, the Mobilizer bridges IVN data to automation environments, ensuring synchronized system communication and device monitoring.

Additionally, a plugin-based encryption system ensures robust data security without the need for repetitive programming. Users can encrypt data once, and the Mobilizer manages encryption consistently across all applications, ensuring seamless transitions between projects.

Rest Bus Simulation (RBS)
The Mobilizer simplifies the setup and operation of a standalone rest bus simulation with integrated support for MATLAB models. Configuring RBS is as easy as dragging and dropping within the ACT tool, eliminating manual parameter setup. “While other tools on the market usually require a time-consuming programming effort until rest bus simulation applications are running properly, the Mobilizer series only needs to be configured”, says Markus Demaria. “Instead of several hours of programming, setting up a simple rest bus simulation with the Mobilizer is done within minutes.”

I/O Interface
Depending on the model, the Mobilizer supports up to six digital I/Os, two analog inputs, and four analog outputs, enabling the integration of multiple measurement devices in parallel. While primarily used as a desktop device by engineers, the Mobilizer is also suitable for DIN rail mounting in industrial environments such as test benches and control rooms.

Built for harsh conditions, the Mobilizer features a durable aluminum chassis with advanced cooling, supporting operation in temperatures from -40 °C to +70 °C. An integrated temperature monitoring system ensures reliable performance, even under heavy computational loads. All models of the Mobilizer series incorporate an embedded processing platform with a quad-core i.MX 8M Plus processor, 1 GB of RAM, and 4 GB of flash memory. This makes it a powerful and flexible solution for modern automotive testing scenarios.

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Wireless gateway upgraded.

New capabilities maximize connectivity, offering twice the capacity of previous models with improved wireless range

Emerson has just announced upgrades to its Emerson Wireless 1410S Gateways, along with a new 781S Smart Antenna design. These enhancements allow more efficient installation and operation, minimize required network infrastructure and maintain reliability.

The remote antenna adapter allows users to achieve unparalleled signal strength with high-gain remote antenna compatibility, significantly reducing the number of hops and repeaters needed for even the most challenging WirelessHART® networks. The 781S ordered with a high-gain remote antenna option includes everything needed to install an enhanced WirelessHART network or upgrade an existing WirelessHART network. Lastly, the remote antenna adapter allows easy upgrade paths from legacy remote antenna systems to the most modern technology in Emerson Wireless 1410S Gateways and 781S Smart Antenna devices.

Combining the increase in device capacity with the extended range capabilities means that entire sites, regardless of their size or layout, can be effectively monitored and managed with WirelessHART devices. Site coverage can now be achieved with significantly less gateway infrastructure, leading to more streamlined and cost-effective WirelessHART deployments. By ensuring that even the most remote or obstructed areas of a site can be covered by the mesh network, these enhancements facilitate continuous monitoring and real-time connectivity while utilizing the advantages of WirelessHART such as fast update rates and long battery life.

Upgrade legacy systems to the 1410S and 781S to leverage these new enhancements using the simple backup and restore process. This ensures seamless migration of system settings, including network and host connections, providing the best WirelessHART infrastructure available today.

“These improvements are in response to market demands for increasingly more data and scalability from industrial wireless networks,” said Jimmy Ji, instrument connectivity product manager at Emerson. “They work together to greatly reduce WirelessHART network infrastructure costs, and to drive Emerson’s Boundless Automation vision of an intelligent field and edge computing.”

Emerson 781S Smart Antenna

Firmware enhancements to the Emerson Wireless 1410S Gateway increase its capacity, allowing up to 500 devices per network using a 781S Smart Antenna, up from the previous limit of 200. With the integration of Dual WirelessHART technology, a single 1410S Gateway can now connect with up to 1,000 devices, significantly expanding its connectivity capabilities. Existing 1410S Gateways can take advantage of these enhancements by updating to the latest firmware and acquiring the High-Capacity Network Upgrade.

A design update on the 781S Smart Antenna features an integrated terminal block and new remote antenna adapter options, providing flexible cable customizations to meet application needs and improved antenna performance. The new integrated 781S terminal block allows easy installation using the type and cable length of cable required by the installation. 

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Solvent waste.

EnOcean to BACnet Gateway is part of a solution, from Contemporary Controls,  that Argento Scientific used for biopharmaceutical companies that need to prevent solvent waste overflow. Solvent waste, such as methanol, acetonitrile, sodium hydroxide and other hazardous chemicals, requires safe and dependable waste management solutions. Spills present potential dangers to both health and environment. Overflows can result in fines from local environmental health authorities and clean-up is costly. Preventing solvent waste overflow is an important task for many scientific and industrial applications.

Solvent waste is collected in a solvent waste carboy. That carboy has a float switch to monitor the waste solvent level (see diagram below). Using the EnOcean to BACnet Gateway with EnOcean-based window sensors and the EnOcean-based LEDRU Zone Controller, Argento Scientific was able to create a solar-powered level detector that uses OSIsoft PI to send a wireless notification to a cell phone to alert users when waste solvent reaches a specified level.

"EnOcean devices are robust, low-power and solar-powered," said Adrian Argento, CEO of Argento Scientific. "Those benefits allowed us to avoid wires and batteries, which is an advantage in labs where wires can get in the way and outlets are at a premium."

Signals from the EnOcean window sensors indicating level measurements were made available via BACnet to the OSIsoft PI using the EnOcean to BACnet Gateway. The bidirectional EnOcean to BACnet Gateway allows users to discover and select EnOcean devices on their network. The gateway then creates new virtual BACnet devices for the BACnet network. These virtual devices have the appropriate BACnet objects.

The process begins by selecting the appropriate EnOcean Equipment Profile (EEP) for the EnOcean device. This provides the gateway enough information to know which BACnet objects to create for this virtual BACnet device and how to map the received EnOcean data to these objects. This virtual device will have the properties of the EnOcean device contained in its BACnet objects and will update this data whenever the EnOcean device transmits new data. As more EnOcean devices are added to the gateway, more virtual BACnet devices will be created. All of these BACnet devices exist on their own virtual network. This allows BACnet head-ends to easily discover these devices and receive the EnOcean data via BACnet. The EnOcean to BACnet Gateway meets the BACnet requirements for a BACnet gateway documented in the latest versions of the ASHRAE-135 BACnet standard and also acts as a BACnet router between BACnet/IP and its virtual network.

For multiple EnOcean devices of the same type, many BACnet head-ends provide the ability to copy/paste these virtual BACnet devices including their objects, schedules, trends, graphics, and alarms to simplify integration. All the configuration occurs via the built-in webpages of the gateway using a standard browser without the need of separate applications and hardware.

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Hardware gateway for industrial edge and cloud applications

Softing's edgeGate simplifies access to Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) and Computerized Numerical Controllers (CNC). It enables seamless and secure data integration into advanced management systems such as Enterprise-Resource-Planning (ERP), Manufacturing Execution System (MES) or Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA). This integration is available for both new and established facilities. Communication via OPC Unified Architecture (OPC UA) ensures a robust and reliable connection.

Additionally, edgeGate provides Message Queuing Telemetry Transport (MQTT) functionality. This feature facilitates the direct integration of machine data into private or public IoT cloud applications. The MQTT implementation is generic and compatible with multiple cloud providers. Like the OPC UA standard, MQTT supports a range of security mechanisms including encrypted connections, certificates, and user authentication. These features collectively enhance data security significantly.

It is practically maintenance-free and allows connection to controllers without interfering with existing systems. Supported controllers include Siemens Simatic PLC, Siemens Sinumerik controller, Fanuc CNC controller, Modbus TCP, Allen-Bradley PLC, or OPC UA Client machine data. It provides a simple web interface for fast application configuration as well as an additional security layer and communication encryption.

The capabilities of edgeGate can be expanded by integrating the edgeConnector products from Softing Industrial which offer similar functionalities in a Docker-based software version. Another compatible product is Softing’s Docker-based edgeAggregator software which provides a powerful OPC UA data integration layer.

"We are pleased to offer a hardware solution that complements our Docker-based software offering," says Abel Jimenez, Product Manager at Softing Industrial Automation. "edgeGate simplifies the connection of PLC and CNC controllers to management systems with robust communication functions such as OPC UA and MQTT and increases efficiency. edgeGate offers a comprehensive data integration solution that can stand alone or be extended by Softing's Docker-based edgeConnector and edgeAggregator software."

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All-in-one gateway for worldwide use.

HMS Networks has announced significant updates to the Netbiter solution for remote management of field equipment. The new Netbiter EC360W gateway now comes with a fully revamped graphical user interface for Netbiter Argos Cloud to enhance user experience.

The new Ewon Netbiter EC360W is an all-in-one gateway for worldwide use. This new model includes a diversity antenna, making it more robust and ensuring better connectivity in harsh environments.

Additionally, the launch of the Netbiter Argos app will revolutionize how service teams manage notifications. With push notifications that can be sent and acknowledged via the app, service teams can now utilize these alerts to their fullest potential.

How it works.
The Ewon Netbiter EC360W connects field equipment to the Argos cloud via Cellular 4G or Ethernet, facilitating seamless data exchange. The device's dual-antenna setup ensures reliable communication even in the most challenging conditions. The cloud platform displays data via both the web and the new Argos mobile app. With the new Argos mobile app, users can receive and manage notifications. They will now be able to respond to alarms faster and more efficiently, enhancing the monitoring capabilities and responsiveness of this management system.

Users can enjoy comprehensive insights into their equipment’s performance and status with the Netbiter EC360W gateway and the Netbiter Argos cloud. The solution allows remote management of a wide range of field equipment spread across the globe: power generators, air compressors, chillers, and many more. It is ideal for ensuring the continuous performance and maintenance of critical equipment, even in remote locations.

James Kime, Netbiter Argos Product Manager at HMS Networks, emphasizes the competitive edge provided to users: "Netbiter Argos is the solution you can partner with to expand your rental fleet and provide that extra added service to your clients that the market requires to stay competitive".

The Netbiter Argos solution is perfectly suited for rental companies that manage and monitor various assets used for power generation. Offering an out-of-the-box, end-to-end solution, it allows these businesses to effectively track and service diverse fleets of equipment deployed across numerous locations. Netbiter Argos is ideal for companies whose equipment demands constant supervision. It ensures maximum operational efficiency and uptime. Additionally, it's a scalable, future-proof solution designed to handle expanding fleets of equipment seamlessly.

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Gateway for IoT integration.

Gateway to easy integration of Industry 4.0 applications into PROFIBUS & HART systems

The smartLink HW-DP gateway from Softing Industrial enables access to PROFIBUS DP networks independently of the controller. Version 1.30 offers extended functions for data transmission and connectivity.

The compact smartLink HW-DP integrates seamlessly without disrupting the operation of existing installations. It offers Industry 4.0 connectivity for both new and existing PROFIBUS DP networks and enables easy and scalable integration of device data into plant asset management applications.

This version provides the following additional features:

• Support for Endress+Hauser Netilion and FieldEdge SGC500 gateway. Option to operate in parallel with Endress+Hauser FieldCare.
• Providing an extended HART IP server to add information about the remote I/O level.
• Improved visualization of the physical network in Emerson AMS Device Manager.

For users in the process industry looking to upgrade their communications infrastructure, for modern IoT use cases, the smartLink HW-DP offers a simple and cost-effective solution. Relevant data for optimization processes are available for higher-level applications via open, standardized interfaces such as HART IP and FDT. This enables the use of any HART IP client, such as Emerson AMS Device Manager, to parameterize, monitor, and analyze field devices via these open communication standards.

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Intelligent IoT I/O Gateways.

The ADAM-6700 WISE-EdgeLink series has been announced by Advantech. Adam-6700 is an IoT I/O gateway with comprehensive functions including on-board I/O support and RS-485/Ethernet interface. It is an all-in-one device that not only integrates OT and IT data, but also saves cost, space, and engineering effort with the help of WISE-EdgeLink gateway software.

 

The Adam-6700 is quick to setup and configure and includes:

• Built-in IoT Gateway Software - WISE-EdgeLink.
• No-code WISE-EdgeLink software.
• Lightweight, cross-platform, edge-computing middleware.
• Hub for connectivity, protocol conversion, data logger, alarms and open API.
• Seamless integration to multiple cloud platforms and 3rd party systems.
• Runs on common OS such as Linux and Windows.

 

Using an Adam-6700 features a Multiple On-board IoT I/O Gateway allowing users to collect Assets and OT Data with wired and wireless connectivity

 

Compact Gateway for provides:

• Connectivity to cloud / database.
• Protocol conversion.
• Data logger.
• Alarming.
• Open API for programming.

 

The On-board I/O may be used for: 

• Analog inputs such as speed, humidity, temperature.
• Digital input for limit switches, push buttons.
• Digital output to provide light switches, alarms, buzzers.
• SSR relay output.

 

And the Adam-6700 features 2 x RS-485 / Ethernet Interfaces for connecting:

• ADAM I/O modules.
• Power meters.
• PLCs.

Customers can access the IoT Academy to discover the full potential of the Advantech ADAM-6700 Intelligent IoT I/O Gateways. 

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Functional WirelessHART gateway.

FieldGate SWG50 is a new WirelessHART gateway from Endress+Hauser, primed for secure communication from your field devices. FieldGate SWG50 is a compact and cost-effective ready for Netilion integration while providing an easy-to-use solution for multiple standard monitoring applications across various industries. Netilion is a cloud-based IIoT ecosystem designed for industrial processes, connecting the physical and digital worlds to send information from the field straight to a phone, tablet or another device.

The WirelessHART gateway FieldGate SWG50 enables users to monitor measurements and health statuses using WirelessHART connectivity. This offering is an economical alternative to complex and costly cable installations, reducing expenditure for process automation by up to 30%. It is a cost-effective concept that adapts to the process plant, both in greenfield and brownfield applications, giving customers simple access to digital communication.

With the launch of FieldGate SWG50, Endress+Hauser expands its WirelessHART portfolio focused on straightforward implementation, set-up and management of different monitoring applications.

Routinely used in monitoring applications, the WirelessHART network is a solution for standard level measurement, energy management or machinery performance monitoring.

As a gateway ready for digitalization, the integration of FieldGate SWG50 into Netilion is simple and transparent using EdgeDevice SGC500, which is only available for purchase by Netilion users and for those with WirelessHART networks. This launch is the first of many new features Fieldgate SWG50 will receive.

FieldGate SWG50 can be paired with their FieldPort SWA70 and SWA50 adapters. It also works and seamlessly integrates with any WirelessHART device on the market. Holistically, FieldGate SWG50 allows for:
•       Network migration: Change the network ID and join keys for the complete network after the network is running
•       A device list with color code for a simple understanding of the device status.
•       4 x RJ-45 connectors for easy access to the connection of plant and cloud networks as well as its web interface for configuration
•       Redundant power supply
•       Modbus TCP and HART-IP outputs
•       Indoor housing rated at IP20 with DIN rail mounting
•       Connection to 100 nodes
•       CommDTM to see and configure devices behind SWA50 and SWA70 in FieldCare

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Accelerate HART data.

Timely knowledge about a process enables better decisions and faster preventive action. Now the process detail that is needed from the Smart HART devices is available to MODBUS/TCP and HART-IP based monitoring and control systems at the speed of Ethernet with the HES HART to Ethernet Gateway System from Moore Industries. 

The HES HART to Ethernet Gateway System converts signals from wired HART devices to Ethernet MODBUS/TCP and HART-IP. The HES offers a flexible and economical way to gather process data and instrument diagnostics from just one smart HART instrument, or several in HART digital multidrop networks, and share it over an Ethernet infrastructure with MODBUS/TCP or HART-IP hosts. This enables fast and seamless connectivity for the advanced monitoring of critical process variables and parameters.

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Modular edge computer.

Advantech has released UNO-2372G V2 Elkhart Lake Compact Modular Box PC. Their UNO-2000 series of embedded automation computers are highly rugged, fanless systems. The modular design offers vigorous computing performance and flexible scalability with various I/O ports to support IoT Connectivity. The unit features high processing capacity, 4K resolution display ports, optimized I/O port and expansion options to support wire/wireless IoT edge data transmission and processing.

UNO-2372G V2 is a compact, robust, fanless and scalable system with high stability and features Intel® Celeron® J6412 quad-core processor with 8GB DDR4 memory. It can be equipped with an optional second stack for supporting extension iDoor module, including wireless connectivity, industrial fieldbus and more I/O ports. Moreover it supports NVME storage with high data-transmission efficiency.

It is an Industrial Computing Edge device for data acquisition, analytics and nearly instantaneously transmission with a high-throughput network, such as 5G, creating a more comprehensive experience for the user, and enable digital transformation in industrial 4.0 era. It features:

• Higher Performance CPU: UNO-2372G features a brand new modular design with flexible expansion by adding 2nd expansion module, enhancing the depth and breadth of the industrial application.
• Versatile Scalability: versatile choices of scalability help customer to have various application. With sensors of temperature, humidity, air quality or light, UNO-2372G V2 can be an excellent remote monitor to help control environment or equipment condition.
• IoT Edge Gateway: UNO-2372G V2 features high processing capacity, 4K resolution display ports, optimized I/O port and expansion options to support wire/ wireless IOT edge data transmission and processing.

The UNO-2372G compact and robust chassis design can adapt to multiple installation requirements.

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Securely streamline power substation networks.

Moxa has introduced the new MGate 5119 Series IEC 61850 gateway, which simplifies system integrations and enhances communication security for power substations.

This substation gateway provides DNP3/IEC 101/IEC 104/Modbus-to-IEC 61850 protocol conversions, easy-to-use functions to simplify configuration and troubleshooting, security-hardened features based on the IEC 62443 and NERC CIP standards, and a protocol encryption function to enhance communication security. With these features, the MGate 5119 Series IEC 61850 gateway is a perfect fit for substation retrofit projects.

Enhance Communication Security for Substation Retrofits
When retrofitting substation automation systems, connecting legacy power devices, such as a protective relay or remote terminal unit, to the network raises security concerns. The MGate 5119 Series IEC 61850 gateway’s design is based on IEC 62443 and NERC CIP standards, providing security embedded functions to ensure that devices are connected securely. What’s more, the MGate 5119 Series IEC 61850 gateway provides a data encryption function for protocol communication, enhancing cybersecurity for critical communications between power SCADA systems and substation gateways.

Simplify Substation Automation System Integrations
Moving forward to modern substations, streamlining a variety of legacy power devices with minimal cost and efforts is crucial. The MGate 5119 Series IEC 61850 gateway not only converts your protocol from Modbus, DNP3, and IEC 60870-5-101/104 to IEC 61850 MMS but also supports time synchronization functions to provide data with a consistent time stamp. In addition, the MGate 5119 Series IEC 61850 gateway provides an easy-to-use function to generate a substation configuration language (SCL) file, saving tremendous time on initial deployment. To reduce efforts for daily maintenance, the MGate 5119 Series supports comprehensive troubleshooting tools that can diagnose protocol status and capture traffic to find the root cause if a communication error occurs.

Reliable Design for Continuous Operation
Enabling communication for power substations requires reliable gateways to endure harsh operating conditions. Therefore, the MGate 5119 Series IEC 61850 gateway features 2 kV serial port isolation, compliance with IEC 61850-3/IEEE 1613, and a -40 to 75°C wide operating temperature range to ensure reliable communications and operations. In addition, the MGate 5119 Series IEC 61850 gateway comes with an industry-leading 5-year warranty, ensuring stability and reliability for long-term operations.

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Gateway for hazardous environments.

The impeding release of the ICO300-83M: ATEX/C1D2 IIoT Gateway System for Hazardous Environments from Axiomtek has been announced by Impulse Embedded. The ATEX/Class 1 Div. 2 certified rugged fanless gateway system, which has been designed with harsh environments in mind, supports 5G high-speed low latency cellular connectivity in remote locations and combines diverse I/O with flexible communication options. The Gateway includes many industrial features such as wide 9V to 36V DC power input, an extended operating temperature range of -40°C to +85°C, and is supplied in a compact and robust DIN-Rail mountable enclosure.

Matt Lundberg, Technical Lead, Industrial IoT at Impulse Embedded, commented, “Having the capability to install high-speed 5G modules is not only important from a future-proofing perspective, but it also provides systems with a substantial increase in speed and a huge reduction in latency, as low as 1ms down from the 40ms available on existing 4G technologies. This improvement means that information gathered by sensors can be transmitted and received in almost real-time allowing for decisions to be made and acted on much more quickly.”

The ICO300-83M IIoT Gateway is suitable for use in the Oil and Gas industry which is recognised as being one of the most hazardous environments that embedded computers can be integrated into. Whilst ATEX Zone 2 specifies that during normal operation there is only a chance of flammable materials being present in the atmosphere, it is not a risk that can be taken by organisations working in the Oil and Gas market. The ICO300-83M has an IP30-rated extruded aluminium and heavy-duty steel construction that is DIN-Rail mountable and compact in size, making it suitable for installation in cabinets located within zones where the risk of exposure to flammable materials is possible.

The ICO300-83M from Axiomtek is powered by the latest low power Intel Atom x5-E3930 processor running at 1.3GHz, offering fanless yet powerful system performance. This industrial gateway device has a range of features to facilitate the interconnectivity between device-level IoT and the base system and has a wide range of I/O including six isolated RS-232/422/485 serial ports, 16-bit isolated digital I/O and two USB3.0 ports, which are all front-accessible for installation into cabinets and tight spaces. The ICO300-83M is flexible in its options for comms and is packed with connectivity to meet the demands of almost any environment. It comes with three Gigabit Ethernet ports, a full-size miniPCIe slot for LTE or Wi-Fi modules plus an M.2 3052 B-key slot for 5G cellular connectivity.

Impulse Embedded can fully configure the ICO300-83M to customer’s exact specifications in their engineering facility with a wide choice of memory, storage, peripheral cards and embedded operating system. Impulse Embedded create reliable, repeatable, and revision-controlled systems aimed toward reducing overall project costs and development time. With an experienced team of in-house engineers and specialists, all with decades of experience, They can provide fully deployable embedded computing solutions straight out of the box.

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CAN gateway standardised!

CAN in Automation (CiA) association has released the CiA 463 series standardizing the gateway between CANopen resp. CANopen FD networks and I/O-Link.

Holger Zeltwanger

“After first implementation experiences, CiA will review the profile specification and make it available also to CiA 400 series subscribers,” explained Holger Zeltwanger, CiA Managing Director.

Gateways compliant to this interface profile specification may host multiple IO-Link connections. The process data can be transmitted bidirectional from CANopen (FD) networks to the IO-Link connections and vice versa. On the CANopen (FD) network the process data is mapped to PDOs (process data objects).

The CiA 463 series is applicable for gateways, extendable bus coupler with an internal backbone (e.g. sliced I/Os), multi-axis servo drives (physical modules) with each axis having independent operation modes (logic modules), etc. CiA 463-B specifies the object dictionary. CiA 463-C standardizes the mapping to Classic CANopen and CiA 463-F describes the mapping to CANopen FD. The documents are available only for CiA members.

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Easy Data Integration.

The Softing gateway dataFEED uaGate MB is commercially available now. The new product enables easy and secure integration of process- and machine data coming from Modbus PLCs with IoT- and Industry 4.0 solutions.

It is a gateway for communication between Modbus PLCs in industrial automation networks and IT applications. The product provides access to process- and machine data via the OPC UA interoperability standard and via the MQTT protocol. It supports relevant IT security standards such as SSL encryption and X.509 certificates, and it can connect multiple applications in parallel.

OPC UA has established itself as the predominant interoperability standard for OT/IT integration, and MQTT is the preferred communication protocol for many cloud based applications and IoT platforms. The gateway also supports hybrid architectures, running partly on premises, partly in the cloud.

“Modbus PLCs without an integrated OPC UA server are very common in existing factories” says Sebastian Schenk, Product Manager Industrial Data Intelligence. “With dataFEED uaGate MB, Softing offers automation departments and OT a very easy-to-use device to implement a flexible and secure interface towards IT.”

dataFEED uaGate MB extends connectivity to Modbus PLCs, supports globally recognized security standards, and is field proven since it is based on the same hardware platform as the dataFEED uaGate SI. @SoftingIA #PAuto #IoT #Industrie4

IIoT Gateway for Machine Builders.

The eWON Flexy 205 is a versatile Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) gateway and remote access router from HMS that is designed for machine builders. In addition to VPN remote access with eWON Talk2M remote connectivity services, it allows you to enable alarm notifications, machine data reading, historical logging in order to monitor and collect vital key performance indicators (KPIs) for analysis and predictive maintenance.

On top of these functionalities, it can be tailored to meet your specific connectivity needs by adding extension cards, now or when a future need arises. You can make it as simple or full-featured as you need it to be. In addition, it is also possible to integrate data into your own systems or cloud platforms using the Talk2M application programing interface (API), HTTPs scripting or MQTT to name a few protocols that are supported.

“Machine builders are now looking to include value-added services by collecting data in addition to remote access. At the same time, it needs to have a compact form factor to fit inside their electrical cabinet” says Jon Jacobsen, Marketing Manager for the eWON Business Unit. “Combined with the selection of extension cards and the compatibility with major PLC brands, it makes this device the ideal IIoT gateway for machine builders”.

HMS and eWON are also proud to team up with world-class IIoT Software partners to provide turnkey, secure and powerful IIoT solutions for performance monitoring, reporting, analytics and maintenance features to give sense to data collected from industrial equipment. All these IIoT partner software are tested and verified to be used with eWON Flexy 205.

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Rugged, compact IoT gateway/controller.

Adlink Technology has introduced a robust and reliable IIoT-ready combination embedded controller and IoT gateway. Their MXE-210 offers a small footprint and is fully operable in harsh environments from -40°C to 85°C, making it an ideal choice for industrial automation, transportation, agriculture/aquaculture, and smart city applications.

Functioning as both a gateway and embedded controller, the MXE-210 bridges the gap between Operations Technology (OT) and Information Technology (IT) data interchanges, with support for third party manufacturers via its wide range of industry standard compliances; support is included for Modbus, EtherCAT, DDS, MQTT, and CANOpen by Vortex Edge Connect, as well as Wi-Fi, BT, LoRa, 3G, and 4G LTE for data communication and wireless connectivity. As a controller, the MXE-210 leverages the same protocols to directly communicate with and manage any standard industrial device.

“As Industrial Internet of Things applications continue to expand, manufacturers and other industries require functionality across a range of environments without the need to resource individual manufacturers to meet the conditions of each location.” said Ryan Huang, product manager for ADLINK’s Embedded Platform & Module Business Unit. “The MXE-210 Series provides industrial grade EMI/EMS EN 61000-6- 4/2 certified performance in extreme environments and, with EN 50155 EMC compliance, is ideally suited for use with all manner of rolling stock.”

The MXE-210 gateway’s single embedded SIM (e-SIM) automatically switches between regional networks, enabling a more secure and robust alternative to multiple SIM cards currently to deliver data as rolling stock moves between regions. The pre-installed e-SIM also eliminates time spent swapping out installed SIM cards.

The MXE-210 Series further supports a wide range of comprehensive security measures, providing protection from the inside out with the benefits of TPM 2.0, Intel® Boot Guard, and

UEFI Secured Boot. In addition, the MXE-210 comes equipped with an Intel Atom™ x7-E3950/x5-E3930 processor (formally codenamed Apollo Lake-I), one DisplayPort, two USB 2.0, two USB 3.0, two GbE ports, two COM ports(RS232/422/485), two mPCIe slots, one USIM slot, one mSATA, one SATA-III, one Micro SD slot, and support for DIN-rails and wall mounting. Optional extras include audio mic-in, line-out support, eight isolated DI with interrupt and eight isolated DO, and two additional COM ports (RS232/422/485).

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Wireless gateway module for small-scale field wireless systems.

Yokogawa has developed an ISA100 Wireless™ gateway module for field wireless communications that integrates the functions of an access point and a gateway which will be released later this month (Nov 2017). Compact in size and easy to set up, this gateway module is ideal for building small-scale field wireless systems for upstream (oil and gas field development and production) and other types of applications where data is typically collected from a small number of devices and distributed across a wide area.

Field wireless systems allow field devices to communicate wirelessly with host systems that perform functions such as monitoring and control. There is an increasing need for the collection of data that can help to improve productivity and enhance safety in plants and other types of industrial facilities. For such purposes, the demand for field wireless devices is particularly strong because they cost less to install and can be installed in locations that cannot be accessed using conventional wired devices.

They released the world’s first ISA100 Wireless-compliant wireless devices in July 2010. Since then, the company has added field devices to its field wireless lineup that can measure flow rate, temperature, pressure, and vibration, gateways, and adapters that enable conventional field devices to communicate wirelessly.

ISA100 Wireless systems are fast and reliable, and can link devices that are scattered over a wide area. Yokogawa already offers a range of ISA100 Wireless products that can be used to construct large-scale field wireless systems, and is now adding this product to its lineup to satisfy the demand for a gateway that is suited for the construction of small-scale systems with fewer measurement points.

Product Features
1. Small form factor
Existing field wireless systems consist of wireless transmitters that can measure flow rate, temperature, pressure, and vibration in a production process; access points for receiving signals from wireless sensors; and management stations that function as gateways for the collection of sensor data via access points and send the data to a host system. This new gateway module is able to function as both an access point and gateway because it incorporates a FN110 field wireless communication module with a built-in gateway. *In its original configuration, without the gateway, the FN110 is mounted on field wireless devices and functions solely as an antenna. The FN110 dimensions are unchanged, with a diameter of 23 mm and a length of 90 mm. When used together with an LN90 interface adaptor that incorporates a power supply adapter and a host system communications interface, the new gateway module can link up to 20 field wireless devices with a host controller or other device via the RS-485 Modbus general-purpose communications protocol.

2. Easy to set up
This gateway module requires the input of just a few items to set it up. A clear line of sight between the wireless sensors and the gateway module must be secured to connect to a host system. Technicians who have no previous experience with wireless systems can easily set up this system.

3. Low power consumption
This compact module draws just 0.3 watts of power.

Commitment to This Technology
This new gateway module opens up new applications for our wireless systems. ISA100 Wireless field wireless systems of all sizes can now be built to suit a wide variety of customer needs. Yokogawa will continue working to offer its customers best-in-class solutions that deliver great value by introducing new ISA100 Wireless field wireless devices and wireless system devices, and in so doing will broaden the use of this wireless technology.

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Communicating with BACnet or KNX.

Two new gateways connecting factory automation equipment to building automation systems – Anybus Modbus to KNX gateway and Anybus Modbus to BACnet gateway, have been released by HMS Industrial Networks. The new gateways enable industrial devices using Modbus to communicate on building systems using KNX or BACnet.

As BACnet and KNX are increasingly being used in buildings and infrastructure installations, there is an increasing demand for integrating industrial devices that communicate on Modbus into these networks. Therefore, HMS now presents Modbus-to-KNX and Modbus-to-BACnet gateways, which act as translators, allowing Modbus RTU, ASCII and TCP-devices to show up as individual KNX or BACnet-compliant devices in a building automation network. This enables central KNX/BACnet control and supervision of Modbus devices such as drives, HVAC controllers and measuring equipment in building installations.

Making system integration easier
“These new Anybus gateways give system integrators and facility owners more flexibility as they can now integrate Modbus devices in KNX or BACnet systems as well,” comments Christian Bergdahl, Product Marketing Manager at HMS. “The gateways are also a good fit for machine builders who want to offer their products to the Building Automation market. Building Automation is a fast-growing sector and we see a lot of demand for connecting industrial devices to building systems for supervision and control. Accordingly, we are very happy to be able to offer these two gateways, adding to the over 300 Anybus gateways already available for system integration.“

How the gateways work
The gateways offer a very straight-forward integration process. Modbus RTU slaves are connected to the serial port of the gateway, while Modbus TCP devices are connected to the Ethernet port. On the KNX or BACnet side, the gateways appear as simulated devices in the KNX or BACnet system.

Configuration is made in the Windows-based Anybus Configuration Manager (MAPS) tool. Commissioning and troubleshooting is also made also using this tool.

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Gateways/Routers for remote installations!

Westermo has expanded its range of industrial M2M 3G Gateways/Routers with the introduction of the MRD-305-DIN. This new cost effective device provides access to remotely located machines, SCADA systems, PLCs and HMIs using a wide variety of communication methods, eliminating the need for time-consuming site visits and providing a network infrastructure suitable for today’s 'always-on' society.

The MRD-305-DIN is suitable for a broad range of M2M applications ranging from securely connecting simple devices to each other or a server via a virtual private network, to simply providing a gateway to the internet for more intelligent systems. The MRD-305-DIN is designed for remote access across mobile networks, supporting many mobile standards including GSM, GPRS, 3G, EDGE, HSDPA and HSUPA, and compatible with any type of SIM card, such as static IP SIM, M2M SIM, or an off-the-shelf SIM. The MRD-305-DIN features a powerful connection manager that automatically, and without user-interaction, reconnects to the carrier network to ensure a constant connection to any remote asset.

As with all Westermo solutions, this compact device is suitable for demanding industrial applications that require reliable and resilient data communications. The device has a power input range of between 10 and 36 VDC and an operating temperature range of -40C to 70C. A built-in two-port Ethernet switch meets the majority of typical applications such as connecting a PLC and accompanying HMI, and enables easy integration.

The unit offers network protection from malicious eavesdroppers via encrypted communication tunnels (VPN), and features a simple, yet powerful, packet inspection firewall to prevent unauthorised access. Configuring the unit is very easy with the built-in web-interface. The device can also provide both management and monitoring via SMS. For example an SMS could be sent to start a VPN.

Long-range IoT connectivity products.

Low Power Radio Solutions (LPRS), worldwide radio specialists supplying robust wireless solutions where reliability is paramount, has been appointed by Link Labs to sell its market leading LoRa™ range of wireless modules and gateways. 

Link Labs has developed novel methods for communicating with multiple wir­­­eless devices at long range, and with low power consumption using the LoRa™networking protocol LoRaWAN. This technology offers the ability to connect hundreds or even thousands of sensors and actuators over a wide area to a single gateway, thus providing a complete solution for end users to get their IoT (Internet of Things) products to market quickly.

System builders can simply and quickly bring long-range wireless communications to their own devices and efficiently cover suburbs, cities and geographical regions using a range of base stations and repeater technologies.

In addition, Link Labs’ proprietary Symphony Link protocol provides ancillary features that include over air upgrades, Quality of Service, multicasting and other features not currently available within LoRaWAN.

“LPRS have almost 30 years’ experience of delivering wireless communication solutions to our customers.” states Nick Pummell, Managing Director of LPRS. “Link Labs’ commitment to the new long range LoRa™ based hardware and software solutions will allow us to deliver complete end-to-end solutions to our customers for their long range IoT applications.”

“We are excited to announce that our first major distribution agreement in Europe is with LPRS.  They have the deep wireless systems knowledge and integration capabilities as well as world class service capabilities that our customers in Europe need”, said VP of Business Development and Marketing, Bryan M. Eagle III.

The comprehensive range of products offers a complete scope of high and low power RF transceiver modules, repeaters and indoor/ outdoor 8/24/64 channel gateways and base stations. The devices are capable of licensed or unlicensed deployment from 137 MHz -1020MHz with FCC certification for operation in the 915 MHz ISM band and ETSI certification for use in the 868 MHz band.