Member Press Releases

Softing releases BC-230-PB PROFIBUS PA diagnostic monitor
Press release from member: Softing North America, on: Jun 20, 2008: Softing announced its PROFIBUS PA Diagnostic Monitor. This diagnostic tool completes Softing’s portfolio of fieldbus diagnostic tools and makes Softing the only vendor that has a complete set of fieldbus diagnostic tools...
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Automation Training Announces Profibus using ControlLogix
Press release from member: Automation Training, on: Jun 17, 2008: Automation Training has been delivering Profibus communications using Siemens S7:300 for the past couple of years and just recently we have added to our training offering a 1-day Profibus using ControlLogix class. This class can be integrated into our standard ControlLogix class or delivered as a standalone...
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Softing has announced the availability of the world smallest communication module
Press release from member: Softing North America, on: May 07, 2008: The Fieldbus Kit 2 (FBK-2) from Softing is an off-the-shelf, proven solution for the rapid development of Foundation Fieldbus H1 and PROFIBUS PA field devices for Intrinsically Safe (IS) and non-Intrinsically Safe environments. The FBK-2 is designed to seamlessly integrate with an existing analog/HART slave device to create a complete fieldbus product. The FBK-2 is small enough (40x40 mm) to fit into most existing device housings...
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Softing's advanced PROFIBUS Diagnostic Tools receive a software update
Press release from member: Softing North America, on: Mar 28, 2008: Softing, the world leader in providing key solutions for PROFIBUS diagnostics technology, has announced the availability of new firmware versions for its PROFIBUS Protocol Analyzer V1.20 and its PROFIBUS Electrical Testers PB-T3 V1.50. The new software versions are available as a free download from Softing's web page...
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Machine Mount Ethernet Gateways for PROFINET Systems
Press release from member: TURCK Inc., on: Mar 26, 2008: TURCK introduces a new BL67 Ethernet gateway available for use on PROFINET network systems. ..
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EXOR R&D Announces Greg Peterson As New National Sales Manager
Press release from member: Exor Electronic R&D, Inc., on: Mar 01, 2008: EXOR R&D. announces the appointment of Greg Peterson as National Sales Manager. In this role, Greg assumes complete responsibility for EXOR’s Sales and Marketing for North America. ..
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Safety Monitors Allow Complex Systems to be Handled with AS-interface
Press release from member: TURCK Inc., on: Feb 29, 2008: New AS-interface (AS-i) safety monitors are available as stand-alone units for use with standard AS-i masters and gateways, or as a package with an integrated PROFIBUS ®-DP gateway. These safety monitors are required for controlling power availability for machine safety (emergency stop) systems using AS-i Safety@Work. ..
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Free Configuration Software from TURCK
Press release from member: TURCK Inc., on: Feb 19, 2008: TURCK has launched the latest version of its popular I/Oassistant software that may be downloaded completely free of charge at www.turck-usa.com...
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SOFTING announces the availability of its PROFINET Controller Stack for Siemens’ ERTEC 200/400 series
Press release from member: Softing North America, on: Jan 04, 2008: SOFTING has announced the availability of its PROFINET Controller Stack for the Siemens ERTEC 200/400 series. Softing’s portable protocol stack implementation is based on the latest PROFINET IO specification and is available as “Controller” and “Supervisor”. The protocol software supports Conformance Class A and B. The protocol software is complemented by an extensive user manual that includes the complete application interface documentation and step-by-step instructions on how to port the software. This manual is available on request for your convenience. ..
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Woodhead Industries joins Molex Incorporated
Press release from member: Molex, on: Dec 21, 2007: Brad product lines, formerly under the Woodhead Industries name, will continue to be promoted under the Molex name...
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