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HMS Networks has expanded its second generation Anybus® Communicator™ range of high-performance gateways, enabling more data to be transferred faster within industrial applications. Thirteen new versions that bridge EtherCAT, EtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP, PROFIBUS, and PROFINET networks make it simple to connect control systems, remove islands of automation, and maximize opportunities to increase operational performance. The award-winning Anybus NP40 industrial network processor powers the gateways, ensuring that the Communicators will match demanding requirements in terms of performance, reliability, and security. The new hardware and software enable the gateways to transfer data instantly, up to 10 times faster than the current gateways. Users can also benefit from significantly increased data exchange support as the gateway transfers up to 1 500 bytes to and from the connected PLC.   
Key Features
 Did you say "KPIs?"Data Collection, Storage, and Dashboarding Made Easy Key performance indicators define a set of values to measure against, allowing companies to measure performance and evaluate success. With the KPI functionality embedded in the Ewon Flexy, you can take the next step in your digitalization journey.  Use protocol gateways without compromising security When you use a protocol gateway to connect to older Modbus, Profibus, DNP3, or other devices, you need to be careful about exposing those devices to cybersecurity risks. That’s why we design our MGate 3000 and 5000 line of protocol gateways to be in full compliance with IEC 62443-2 security standards, and offer additional tools and resources to protect against unauthorized users. Protect Against Unauthorized Access
Tools to Monitor and Take Action
 As a leading supplier of I/O and automation products worldwide, Advantech offers versatile I/O and automation devices from sensor modules, add-on DAQ cards or portable modules, remote I/O and wireless I/O devices, to IoT I/O gateways, RTUs, embedded automation computers, HMIs and software tools, which not only satisfy data acquisition, measurement, control, and communication needs but also allows cloud integration for wider area data management systems. Industrial operators and equipment manufacturers can easily leverage Advantech solutions to collect and monitor data from all kinds of field sites, connecting to IT systems and cloud for further data analytics and managerial decisions. CHECK OUT OUR FEATURED ADVANTECH PRODUCTS
Cosy+ Benefits
 How does the Cosy+ work?The role of the Cosy+ industrial gateway is to establish a secure VPN connection between the machine (PLC, HMI, or other devices) and yourself, from anywhere, at any time. The connection happens through Talk2M, a highly secured industrial cloud service included for free with the gateway. Remotely access your PLCs, HMIs or other devices inside the machine, for maintenance or troubleshooting purposes, wherever you are and from any device. Provide effective and sustainable machine support, save time and money while gaining a major long-term competitive advantage!
 Graphic Condition Logic (GCL) is built-in ADAM-6000 and ADAM-6200 modules for users to easily set up logic rules without the need of programming and writing codes.
In this course, you will know how to create your own basic logic to control ADAM remote I/o modules with GCL functions, and you can even start to apply it in real-life situations. Welcome to take this course at Advantech IoT Academy: https://reurl.cc/020NAA Learn more about IoT Academy: Register Free: https://reurl.cc/Y9NAX4 About IoT Academy: By leveraging over 30 years of expertise in industrial IoT (IIoT) and automation, Advantech established IoT Academy in 2020 to impart and share IIoT knowledge. Courses include IIoT general knowledge, product features, hands-on training, and trouble-shooting. With our theoretical knowledge and hands on courses, we believe we can help you build a solid knowledge framework to apply in your own industry from the get-go. Register now and explore our diverse range of online courses. https://lnkd.in/giJzQHcT  American machine builders have chosen Ewon remote solutions as their top choice for remote machine access, and Anybus gateways as top choice for network protocol converters.
Control Design is one of the leading automation magazines in the United States. For their annual Reader’s Choice Awards 2022, they invited more than 15,000 individuals at American machine-building companies to name their favorite suppliers.HMS was chosen to be the number one supplier in two categories: “Remote machine access” and “Network Protocol Converter/Bridge/Adapter.” This is the 8th year in a row that the Ewon solutions from HMS Networks are chosen as the number one choice for remote access, while the Anybus gateway solutions are chosen for the third time a row. “We are very happy to receive these awards,” says Anders Hansson CMO at HMS Networks. “It is fantastic to be chosen for the 8th and 3rd year in a row for remote access and gateways respectively. We see this as proof that HMS continues to solve real-life problems for machine builders helping them become more productive and sustainable. It is especially rewarding that the acknowledgement comes from Control Design’s readers – the machine builders themselves who use our products.” Control Design’s selection criteria More than 15,000 individuals who identify themselves as having buying influence or authority were invited to access our confidential ballot for the 2022 Control Design Readers’ Choice Awards. All of the voting is unaided, meaning that no list of supplier choices is provided for guidance or assistance in the ballot. It is created entirely by the participants, who may vote for first, second and third preferences in each category. The results are grouped by Control, Hardware, Motion, Networking, Safety, Sensing and Software categories. The results do not knowingly include votes from any suppliers in the final tally.  Achieving Network Security for Industrial AutomationIn order to optimize operational efficiency for modern industrial automation systems, network convergence between OT and IT is imperative. While streamlining your OT/IT networks unlocks the potential of your industrial systems, it also raises network security concerns. It is a particular concern for those OT systems that used to be air gapped but must still protect network communications without interrupting operations. As a leader in industrial networking for over 30 years, Moxa is committed to developing secure and reliable networking solutions that proactively identify and mitigate cyberthreats in OT environments. To realize this commitment, Moxa strictly follows secure-by-design practices, utilizes distributed OT intrusion prevention systems capabilities, and provides a wide array of rugged networking portfolios to perfect defending industrial applications in depth.  Visualize Your Device and Network Security StatusVisibility empowers you to secure your industrial control systems. Moxa’s complete product portfolio, including network management software, allows you to centrally manage your networking devices with real-time visibility. The portfolio secures remote assets, which simplifies remote maintenance via cloud services, and the security dashboard allows you to monitor and manage security events from our industrial cybersecurity solutions.    
Network Security Control
 Security-hardened Networking and Connectivity SolutionsThe secure DNA of our products empowers you to run existing industrial systems easily. Moxa is an IEC 62443-4-1 certified industrial connectivity and networking solutions provider. When we develop our products, we reference the security features of the IEC 62443-4-2 standard to ensure secure product development, which allows you to ramp up device security in your industrial applications. 
 If you’ve been tasked with implementing new technologies on your plant floor to align with company initiatives, you'll have to determine which networking solutions are best for your application. With Moxa’s offering of Ethernet Switches, you’ll be able to find the right solution for your network.
Moxa | Introducing the EDS-4000/G4000 Managed Switches That Strengthen Your Network Resilience4/11/2022  Introducing the EDS-4000/G4000 Managed Switches That Strengthen Your Network ResilienceThe EDS-4000/G4000 Series industrial managed Ethernet switches unveils a new chapter of industrial networking. The strengthened security, easy-to-use design, and high performance coupled with high reliability strengthen your network resilience to help you face networking challenges. With this futureproof networking portfolio, you can effortlessly accelerate your digital transformation.
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 Images Courtesy of AutomationDirect.com | The Productivity family of controllers now offers the MQTT protocol for connections to cloud computing platforms. MQTT has become the front-runner for many machine-to-machine (M2M) and IIoT/cloud networking applications, due to its lightweight overhead and reduced bandwidth consumption. Productivity PLCs now support MQTT communication and with the fill-in-the-blank MQTT messaging configurations within Productivity Suite, delivering vital data to advanced cloud computing platforms is easy. The EDS file library offers a powerful way to organize and sort your EDS files when configuring EtherNet/IP communications - automatically group by device type or vendor and manage versions. AutomationDirect.com EtherNet/IP EDS files come already installed for added convenience. |
 Images Courtesy of AutomationDirect.com | Gladiator GCB Series molded case circuit breakers have been added to the lineup of circuit protection devices. Available in two or three-pole configurations, these high-performance circuit breakers are offered with a selection of trip units and provide up to 100kA interrupting capacity. A variety of accessories provides connection to external disconnect handles and offer auxiliary functions such as status monitoring, and shunt or undervoltage trip. The breakers are UL listed, CE approved and RoHS compliant. The Gladiator GCB Series breakers start at $152.00 and come with a 2-year warranty. (GCB100S-2FF15LL) |
Images Courtesy of AutomationDirect.com AutomationDirect has added WAGO Pro2 power supplies to their growing lineup of performance power supplies. These high-efficiency power supplies reduce losses, save cabinet space, and increase energy savings. With TopBoost, PowerBoost, and parameterizable overload behavior, WAGO Pro2 power supplies protect equipment and provide intelligent current and switching modes. The free configuration software includes long-term monitoring for maintenance and service, preventing costly downtime.
Also added are WAGO DIN-rail mount DC-to-DC converters in a compact, terminal-block style that optimizes cabinet space; they accept a wide range of DC source inputs and convert them to the required voltage levels.
These new performance WAGO power supplies start at $160.00 and come with a 2-year warranty. (2787-2144)
Also added are WAGO DIN-rail mount DC-to-DC converters in a compact, terminal-block style that optimizes cabinet space; they accept a wide range of DC source inputs and convert them to the required voltage levels.
These new performance WAGO power supplies start at $160.00 and come with a 2-year warranty. (2787-2144)
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Enabling Your Power Monitoring Applications
| Power devices deployed nearby main power sources, such as switchgears, automated transfer switches (ATS), and uninterrupted power supply (UPS), require constant monitoring to ensure the power quality is at an acceptable level. This case study describes how Moxa’s solution enabled our client’s power quality monitoring applications in their data centers. |  |
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Smart Parking Display Solutions
Parking lots present a core challenge to new mobility and smart city applications. Advantech’s intelligent display solutions will influence the design of future smart parking lots by fulfilling the needs of outdoor/indoor, vertical, and automated parking facilities.
Images Courtesy of AutomationDirect.com New Contrinex metal M12 and M18 photoelectric sensors expand our offering of discrete sensors. These Contrinex sensors, made in the USA, are available in diffuse, diffuse with adjustable background suppression, retroreflective and through-beam models. Select models are IO-Link® compatible, and all sensor outputs are complementary, allowing them to be used as a light-on or dark-on sensor. They come with a 2-year warranty and are UL listed, CE marked and RoHs compliant.
Starting at $27.50 (LLR-M12MA-NMK-400)
Starting at $27.50 (LLR-M12MA-NMK-400)
Images Courtesy of AutomationDirect.com New additions to our lineup of Wiegmann enclosures include new NEMA 4/4X/12/13 rated stainless steel 22mm pushbutton enclosures; NEMA 4 rated carbon steel wiring troughs with hinged cover; and NEMA 1 rated carbon steel corner-mount including models with knockouts.
Wiegmann is a well-trusted brand and one of the largest enclosure manufacturers in North America, manufacturing a wide variety of carbon steel, galvanized steel, stainless steel, and aluminum enclosures, including disconnects, pushbutton and operator consoles and consolets.
Starting at $58.00 (RSCG040412)
Wiegmann is a well-trusted brand and one of the largest enclosure manufacturers in North America, manufacturing a wide variety of carbon steel, galvanized steel, stainless steel, and aluminum enclosures, including disconnects, pushbutton and operator consoles and consolets.
Starting at $58.00 (RSCG040412)
Images Courtesy of AutomationDirect.com LUTZE SILFLEX® 24VDC flexible control cable is an industrial-rated low voltage cable ideal for both stationary and flexible applications with limited mechanical stress and free movement without any tensile stress, loads or forced movements. These cables are available in sizes from 18 AWG to 16 AWG with 3 to 19 unshielded conductors. The rugged outer jacket provides resistance to sunlight, oil and moisture penetration, making these cables suitable for wet and dry locations as well as outdoors. These cables carry UL approval and TC-ER, Type MTW, Class 2 Division ratings, and can be ordered cut to length in 1-foot increments with a 20ft minimum. LUTZE 24VDC control cable starts at $0.81 per foot and is made in the USA.
Starting at $0.81 /ft. (20 ft. min.) (A3251803-1)
Starting at $0.81 /ft. (20 ft. min.) (A3251803-1)
AutomationDirect | TRUMETER Graphical Panel Meters and Hour Meters/Counters from Automation Direct
1/12/2022
Images Courtesy of AutomationDirect.com Automation Direct has added current, rate, process and temperature displays to their TRUMETER ADM series of graphical panel meters. These panel meters feature a programmable bar graph to provide an instant visual representation of an analog meter. They have customizable messages and alarms to alert operators when a parameter is out of range. The updated software includes 10 alarm points, 20-point linearization and better scaling. These panel meters come with a 3-year warranty and are UL listed, CE marked and RoHS compliant.
In addition to the graphical panel meters, Automation Direct has added a new line of low-cost TRUMETER hour meters and counters. Available in electromechanical and battery-powered units, they provide reliable counting and run hours tracking for any application. Optional gaskets are available to allow for Nema 4/4X rating when mounted in a suitable enclosure
TRUMETER graphical panel meters start at $70.00 (ADM100C-LN, ADM100C-LP)
TRUMETER hour meters and counters start at $18.50 (3400-0000)
In addition to the graphical panel meters, Automation Direct has added a new line of low-cost TRUMETER hour meters and counters. Available in electromechanical and battery-powered units, they provide reliable counting and run hours tracking for any application. Optional gaskets are available to allow for Nema 4/4X rating when mounted in a suitable enclosure
TRUMETER graphical panel meters start at $70.00 (ADM100C-LN, ADM100C-LP)
TRUMETER hour meters and counters start at $18.50 (3400-0000)
AutomationDirect | Marathon Globetrotter and SYMAX series, and Leeson Washguard AC Motors
12/15/2021
 Images Courtesy of AutomationDirect.com | AutomationDirect has added a host of new motors from Regal Rexnord to its existing portfolio, including two new series of Marathon motors and specialty motors from Leeson. The Marathon Globetrotter motors are high-quality general purpose motors that can also be controlled by an inverter. Globetrotter motors are offered in open-drip-proof enclosures and rolled steel TEFC enclosures, as well as models in a cast-iron enclosure rated for areas classified as hazardous locations. A new series of permanent magnet AC (PMAC) motors, the Marathon SYMAX, can only be powered and controlled by a VFD but offer improved efficiency even at lower speeds and partial loads, and feature a smaller footprint, when compared to standard induction motors. Also added are more options for harsh-duty motors, with Leeson Washguard SST stainless steel motors in 1- and 3-phase configurations, and the Leeson Washguard White Duck series which features a chemical resistant white epoxy finish. Leeson Washguard motors have a 1-year warranty from the date of installation (18 months from purchase) and the new Marathon motors have a 3-year warranty. |
 Images Courtesy of AutomationDirect.com | We just added more Type J and Type K thermocouple extension wires to bring our customers more selections to fulfill their wiring needs. Type J and Type K thermocouple extension wire allows the connection of multiple field sensors to operating instrumentation or PLC input cards with one run versus having to install multiple extension wires. These wires are available in 20AWG or 16AWG sizes with 2, 4 or 8 conductors/twisted pairs, in shielded or unshielded versions, and have alphanumeric printing on the conductors that makes it easy to identify the pairs for installation and troubleshooting. These wires are UL PLTC rated, and are approved for Class I, Division 2 Hazardous Locations and can be ordered cut to length in 1-foot increments with a 20ft minimum. Thermocouple extension wire starts at $0.23 per foot and is made in the USA. |