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Network Gateways

When it comes to industrial communications protocols, one of the inevitable questions is: How does it compare to Ethernet? It’s a fair question and, because it requires an answer, here’s my take on it.

CABLING – CAT5 and CAT6 cabling are typical cables for Ethernet systems. CAT5 consists of four twisted pairs of copper wire. It’s probably the cabling... Read more...

Connect ASCII data via a TCP socket to an Allen-Bradley PLC

Get your Ethernet TCP/IP-enabled ASCII devices connected directly to the data table of your Allen-Bradley PLCs! Introducing the 460ETCTCP gateway from Real Time Automation, a simple solution that allows you to pass TCP socket connection data easily to an A-B PLC. Best of all, all of our gateways are made in the USA. Read more...

Moving Ethernet TCP/IP to a PLC Made Easy

You’ve just found the fastest way to move ASCII Ethernet TCP/IP barcodes, weigh scales and RFID data to Allen-Bradley PLCs. Introducing the 490NBX gateway from Real Time Automation. The 490NBX moves your raw TCP data to a PLC with little or no delay. Read more...

Using serial ASCII devices and Allen-Bradley PLCs?

If you've been looking for an easy way to connect your serial ASCII devices to your Allen-Bradley PLC, look no further! With the 460ETCA gateway from RTA, you now have a solution to get ASCII weather stations, UPS systems, and any other ASCII devices that output a compound ASCII string connected to your Allen-Bradley PLCs. Read more...

USB is gaining traction as a viable communications protocol on the factory floor

RTA responded with some exciting features and functionality that improve your USB communications, including two functional USB ports. Read more...

The LoRa LTR-100 transceiver wirelessly connects sensors with a 2 or 4-wire mA output to the BinCloud gateway. Read more...

S.I. Tech Ethernet Media Converters (Bit-Drivers®) extend the distances of 10, 100, or 1000 Mbps networks through the use of fiber optics. These Ethernet media converters can be configured to support either multimode or single mode fiber depending upon the networking environment. Read more...

Advantech, a leading supplier of industrial communication solutions, launched the new Fieldbus Gateway EKI-1242 series. Read more...

Advantech Introduces Two New Protocol Gateways Read more...