Networking Equipment Reference Materials

Description: The CANopen distributed IO is an IO coupler integrated with a CANbus interface. It can be connected to a PLC that supports CANopen communication through the CANopen bus and act as a slave tool for the ...

Description: 5G - What is 5G, capabilities and its applications ...

Description: Using an NFC (Near-Field Communications) system to wireless power and access a 1- wire network ...

Description: The IIoT is all about connections. Connecting objects to people, machines to other machines, businesses to the world: without connectivity there would be no IIoT. ...

Description: With the rise of smart homes, smart cars, and smart cities, many manufacturers interested in entering the IoT market are beginning to add wireless functionality to their products. ...

Description: With intelligence comes power: How Power over Ethernet is enabling smarter buildings ...

Description: Not only does the KuStream® 1000 antenna system cost-effectively provide the speed, reliability and coverage required by passengers, it provides airlines the opportunity to present a richer ...

Description: At Brainboxes, our mission is to provide all businesses around the globe, wherever they are on their digital transformation journey, with the tools to optimize machine monitoring, connect industrial ...

Description: Discover the main communication protocols and their impact on energy consumption. ...

Description: Learn about achieving Net-Zero through IoT-based energy-efficient solutions. ...

Description: Industrial Ethernet switches build a network connection, allowing devices to talk to each other. Switches are essential tools in the networking structure; enabling swift and efficient delivery of data ...

Description: Condition monitoring allows engineers to understand the health of key assets; whether they are machines in a factory, or for Govia, the UK's largest railway franchise delivering 24% of all passenger ...

Description: Built on a floating ice shelf in the Antarctic, the British Antarctic Survey's Halley VI Research Station collects important data to aid in the study of global problems from climate change and rising ...

Description: The Atacama Pathfinder Experiment (APEX), a collaboration between Max Planck Institute for Radio Astronomy, Onsala Space, and the European Organisation for Astronomical Research, is a radio telescope ...

Description: While silicon is an excellent general-purpose semiconductor, its limitations when dealing with high voltages, temperature, and switching frequencies are well-documented. As the market continues its ...

Description: The costs associated with industrial heating and the disposal of industrial biomass can be significant; both to businesses and to the environment. Ranheat, a leading provider of biomass energy ...

Description: The sun, a huge plasma ball containing 99.8% of the total mass of our Solar System, has a fusion fire burning constantly at its core – the energy created in these fusion reactions is what heats ...

Description: To put it simply; the Internet of Things or ‘IoT’ extends the capabilities of the internet to objects and devices, making them able to send, receive and gather data. In an industrial ...

Description: 5G is a mixed bag to say the least. Originally 5G was marketed as a host of services and new device capabilities that would skyrocket humanity to the future. Well time has certainly passed, and most ...

Description: It is often predicted, and has been for some time, that there will be an explosion of Internet-of-Things devices. This expansive growth is not only supposed to impact consumer applications but is also ...

Description: These verticals are mostly customers who provide validation equipment for Wi-Fi product stress and feature testing ...

Description: Designing complex electronics that perform perfectly outdoors is, well, complex. At STEGO, we believe that protecting those complex projects from extreme climates should be the simplest part of your ...

Description: Over the past year, Belden’s goal has been to keep you informed about the latest trends and emerging technologies when it comes to smart buildings, data centers and broadcast and AV. Our team of ...

Description: The digital transformation is overhauling the chemical process industries. Follow these five steps to implement Industry 4.0 projects at your facility. ...

Description: The variety of industrial applications that can be supported through the use of Ethernet technology continues to expand as the "Internet of Things" evolves into the "Industrial Internet of Things" and ...

Description: Just as ice formation can stop the flow of a river, extreme temperatures can stop the flow of data from remote operations. Because modern facilities and control systems run on information, even a ...

Description: After months of empty stadiums and ballparks, fans were more than ready to return to the teams they love. Since March 2020, sporting events have progressed in stages: from cancelled games and playing ...

Description: It’s no secret that these OT systems have traditionally trailed behind IT when it comes to innovation. Because the implications of downtime are so detrimental, there tends to be a ...

Description: Through a comprehensive data center hosting strategy, TUV Rheinland helped this global company significantly reduce its data center footprint and over-reliance on physical infrastructure ...

Description: A global real estate firm needed to reduce their overall IT spend and their data center footprint, adopt additional cloud services and gain robust collaboration capabilities. Our Global Cloud Hosting ...

Description: 5G is the next generation of wireless connectivity and is playing a key role in the Industrial Internet of Things (IoT) and business-to-business (B2B) markets. As 5G gradually deploys across vertical ...

Description: You’ve no doubt heard lots about IT/OT convergence, but did you know this? IT/OT convergence will not only bring IT and OT networks together, but also serve as the backbone of everything set to ...

Description: Just like most other industries operating in today’s digital-first world, industrial sites now need to support remote connected workers. Remote access brings many benefits to the plant floor: ...

Description: Ethernet is the fastest growing communication technology in industrial automation. ...

Description: Ethernet is growing in popularity, particularly as more people work from home, but there are some important differences between industrial Ethernet and office Ethernet people need to be aware of. ...

Description: What does “sustainability” mean when you’re talking about a data center? Everyone you speak with in the industry has a different definition—and every organization’s own ...

Description: When Ethernet was first developed, it was under a plug-and-play model where all devices that needed to be on the local area network (LAN) had to be connected to a central router using Ethernet cable. ...

Description: In a previous blog, Changing the Face of Automation Networks with TSN, we talked about the what and why of Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN). Now that we have a good understanding of what it is and why ...

Description: Whether we're at work, on business travel or even in the hospital, we're all using our mobile devices to consume data at an explosive rate of growth. ...

Description: Bedrock Fellow Sam Galpin says the time to think about your ransomware response is NOW, not when you've already gotten a ransom note and are scrambling to figure out how you're going to save your ...

Description: Belden’s fiber solutions are built for easy installation, to handle various density requirements and to support simple and on-demand scalability. Paired with our unmatched collaborative approach ...

Description: Effective pump control is critical to many processes, but the further you get from your control room, the more challenging it is to optimize pump operation. Secure remote monitoring can improve ...

Description: Operational technology is essential for resilience, but it too must be resilient. ...

Description: Zero trust cyber security is coming to the industrial space. Here are 10 best practices for automation vendors that want to build zero trust security into their products and supply chains. ...

Description: Like other automation standards, OT cyber security standards are evolving to accommodate technological and business changes. One OT cyber security expert looks at the limitations of the Purdue model ...

Description: A 2020 report puts the water industry behind only the energy and manufacturing sectors in terms of the number of exploitable cyber-vulnerabilities with a 122% increase over 2019. The AWWA has issued ...

Description: Solartron's WiGauge™ and WiGauge™ Gen II are built for bore and depth gauging applications where wired instruments are unfeasible or undesirable. ...

Description: Ransomware has targeted personal accounts and IT but until now has not had much impact on OT. A mysterious new form of ransomware is targeting those that use industrial control systems. Read m ...

Description: Cyber security discussions are often somber, but there is some hope. More than 4,000 executives shared their assessment of the state of cyber security with Accenture and expressed both optimism and ...

Description: The CISA, the FBI, and the DoD have issued a malware report warning about the dangerous new TAIDOOR malware variant. ...

Description: Everyone that has been in a survey vehicle doing road inspection, or has served as road maintenance crew, is aware of the complexity and fast decision-making needed on the road. Sometimes it may be ...

Description: The basic idea of modularity is that modules or components can be combined in a flexible way across a system. Modular components are designed to be used independently or as part of an integrated ...

Description: The best alternative and most modern approach to ICS cybersecurity is to ensure that it is built in or secure by design. This requires layering strong authentication of the ICS hardware, firmware, ...

Description: The more visibility an automation manufacturer has into its electronics supply chain, the lower the risk of any component being a malware carrier. Bedrock Automation has more visibility into its ...

Description: Henrich switches are being used as the backbone for China Rail next generation Train Control Network. China Rail evaluated 20 different global switch manufacturers over 18 months before choosing ...

Description: GL Communications can capture and analyze high volumes of phone calls over a wide range of protocols on IP and Wireless (2G, 3G, 4G, IMS) networks. Our solution can capture, analyze and monitor large ...

Description: Testing Interactive Voice Response (IVR) along with Voice Mail (VM) functionality and quality is crucial for any carrier or industry using such supporting methods for customer response. In addition, ...

Description: GL Communications can test call center functionality by automatically generating hundreds of calls from a lab environment or over the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN). Our solution can test ...

Description: Engineers that manage large Ethernet/IP networks must find ways to remotely test and monitor their networks for performance. GL Communications offers PacketExpert™ as a comprehensive Ethernet/IP ...

Description: RingOn redundancy technology is designed and developed for industrial control network application with high reliability. This paper also analyzes all types of redundant ring networks in detail, and ...

Description: Generally speaking, most Ethernet network applies Star network topology or Dual Homing network topology. The Star network topology is usually applied to access layer, without redundant protection, and ...

Description: Key Features and Benefits- why Henrich won: * Redundant Network Recovery in under 15 ms * Layer 3 Managed Switch Software * Robust Design including operating Temperatures of -40 to 75C * Dual ...

Description: In a recent blog, we looked at the basics of how and why PC104 can enable the rugged Edge of the Industrial IoT (IIoT). That constituted Part 1 of this two-part blog. Here in Part 2, we'll discuss ...

Description: When it comes to IIoT and embedded systems, rapid software development is crucial, for a variety of reasons. The most obvious is that design windows are fixed. If software development can't be ...

Description: Welcome to the August 2019 issue of GL Communications Newsletter providing insight into our Ethernet Tester - PacketExpert™ 10GX, which boosts the testing capabilities for 2.5 Gbps networks. The ...

Description: Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) provided by the manufacturers of the instruments for the accelerators are a very important part of the functionality. There are many interface standards ...

Description: Development of many appliances used in scientific environment forces us to face similar challenges, often executed repeatedly. One has to design or integrate hardware components. Support for network ...

Description: The inclusion of an IP rating is becoming increasingly common in everything from consumer electronics to electrical components with industrial applications. The IP rating, also known as the Ingress ...

Description: Cellular Networking Solutions to Connect, Monitor and Control Remote Assets ...

Description: Welcome to another March 2019 newsletter issue providing information and insight into our new scheduler feature, which extends testing capabilities for 10 Gbps and 1 Gbps networks. In this newsletter, ...

Description: GL launches Multiple TDM Optical and Packet (mTOP™) Probe version which is an all-in-one self-contained test instrument. The comprehensive mTOP™ Probe hardware unit is designed for easier ...

Description: With a 20-year lease on Turner Field set to expire, the Atlanta Braves were ready for a new home in Cobb County, Georgia. Rather than renovating the existing site, the franchise opted to invest in a ...

Description: Welcome to another March 2019 issue of GL Communications' newsletter providing information and insight into our Satellite Test Solutions for Data Communication, Tactical and Disaster Management in ...

Description: Welcome to another February 2019 issue of GL's Newsletter providing information and insight into our High Speed OC-3/12 and STM-1/4 Analysis and Emulation Platform referred to as ...

Description: At present, LTE is without a doubt the de facto standard for most carriers across the globe when it comes to mobile broadband speeds, with 3G and other older technologies mostly considered as second ...

Description: Usually, the 4G/3G access devices are assigned private IP addresses due to the limitation of IPv4 address resources. Private IP address is just suitable for surf internet and data upload application. ...

Description: Network reliability can be the difference in producing a damaged part or a production part. ...

Description: As manufacturing companies strive for higher Overall Equipment Effectiveness, the emerging trend driven by the IIoT technologies to collect and utilize useful feedback from a machine or from an entire ...

Description: A coordinate frame is a point of reference that defines the six degrees of freedom (DoF) in a PLCopen controller. A programmer needs to know how the different coordinate frames interact and which ones ...

Description: By using an Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) gateway, or a remotely-controlled PC, critical how-to skill-based training can be made available to engineering students anywhere there's an Internet ...

Description: Telematics combines wireless communication technology, satellite navigation system, cellular network communication technology and on-board computer. It is considered as the future star of automobile ...

Description: How to Assign Unique IP Addresses for Each Serial Port (Firmware V3.5.x and later) With console server firmware V3.5.x and later, you can use the GUI to assign a unique IP address for each serial ...

Description: By default, your Tripp Lite device has the static IP address 192.168.0.1 and runs a DHCP client. You can reconfigure the IP address using the Management console, or it can be assigned using ARP ping. ...

Description: Racks organize IT equipment into standardized assemblies that make efficient use of space and other resources. At the most basic level, a rack consists of two or four vertical mounting rails and the ...

Description: Network/server UPS systems protect critical systems in high-availability environments, like servers and network equipment in data centers. Desktop UPS systems protect personal computers, workstations, ...

Description: The top 5 UPS Support Issues, listing problems, solutions and next steps. ...

Description: IP Passthrough on a router from an ISP means the router bridges all traffic through to whatever is on the other side (whatever device is connected to the routers LAN port). This is useful if you have ...

Description: In the era of Internet of things, both industrial routers and consumer router play vital role. When it comes to routers for either home or industrial, the differences can be significant, even if the ...

Description: IOT (Internet of things) concept is proposed in 1999, it is very simple definition: all items are connected through radio frequency identification and other information sensing equipment with the ...

Description: Protecting IoT devices, routers, and other networked systems against compromise is a serious challenge for service providers, enterprises, consumers, and others. Historically, attacks have been very ...

Description: If your data collection application needs extended range for remote monitoring and wireless data retrieval, we can help you to design a custom all-in one solution. If you're considering a wireless ...

Description: If you had never seen a 'real' computer and were to research the latest directions in computing it would not be surprising if you thought they were comprised of condensed water vapor and floated in ...

Description: Over the past few years, the deployment of broadband Internet access and other wireless services aboard commercial aircraft has moved from just a "pie in the sky" idea to a very real "wireless in the ...

Description: Your company, like many others, has a sizable investment in computer networks: hardware, software, and customer-related information. You also have a significant investment in the people and processes ...

Description: Two common methods for gaining a window into a network are by installing a network tap or by using a mirror port (called a SPAN port by Cisco®) on a network switch. Both network taps and mirror ...

Description: It has been said that the most secure computer is one that's by itself in a locked room. It should be turned off. Obviously, this is not a computing situation that's going to work for most ...

Description: Wireless is evolving at a breathtaking rate. In this paper we examine current wireless networking technology and explain the basics of how a wireless network is designed and how it works with a ...

Description: Explore the advantages of Fiber to the Desktop and how to focus on the significant upgrade in levels of security fiber provides. ...

Description: As we explore the advantages of Fiber to the Desktop (FTTD),it is also important to focus on the significant upgrade in levels of security that it provides. While many standards bodies focus on data ...

Description: I know, I know - It's a topic that's been kicked around for years. However machine builders, OEM's, and even end users continue to put unmanaged switches in applications where a managed switch is ...