Beckhoff: New Features TwinCAT 3.1

Beckhoff: New Features TwinCAT 3.1

One of the many advantages gained by the integration of TwinCAT 3 into Visual Studio® is the possibility to use source code control procedures which are already familiar from IT for software engineering in automation. Thus, management and revision control of complete configurations and the required program code are much simplified. TwinCAT Automation Interface provides a simple interface for automatic code generation.

 

 

 

Pepperl+Fuchs: First Intrinsically Safe Smart-Ex Watch 01 for Zone 2/22 and Div. 2

Pepperl+Fuchs: First Intrinsically Safe Smart-Ex Watch 01 for Zone 2/22 and Div. 2

Certified for use in Zone 2/22 and Div. 2, the Smart-Ex Watch 01 from the Pepperl+Fuchs brand ecom can be connected with mobile devices like the Smart-Ex® 02 smartphone and the Ex-Handy 10 feature phone. The high-performance smart watch features a five-day battery life and a rugged design that withstands both shock and vibration.

 

 

 

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Pilz PSIRT contact for security problems

As a specialist for safety, Pilz invests not only in functional safety but also in IT security for plant and machinery. They take the data security of their products and solutions very seriously. The best safety controller is worthless if it has security gaps that can be exploited by hackers. As hackers continually think of new methods of circumventing security measures it is important to continually develop these measures.

 

 

 

Phoenix Contact: Pluggable terminal blocks with Push-in connection and diagonal design

Phoenix Contact: Pluggable terminal blocks with Push-in connection and diagonal design

Multi-level terminal blocks from Phoenix Contact allow you to increase wiring density, even when space is limited. The new, multilevel terminal blocks with a diagonal design are just 3.5 mm wide and save space for wiring. Another advantage of the diagonal design is the user-friendly cable entry.

 

 

 

AutomationDirect adds headless C-more Remote HMI without attached display

AutomationDirect adds headless C-more Remote HMI without attached display

Intended for the user who doesn’t require a built-in HMI display, needs a larger display, or would rather strictly use the C-more mobile app, the C-more® EA9 series remote (headless) HMI unit provides all the functionality of an EA9 touch panel without the extra cost of a touchscreen interface. The headless unit supports an HD1280x720 pixel screen resolution with an HDMI output that supplies both video and audio out.