Profinet digital I/O modules

8 October 2014 Computer/Embedded Technology

Molex has released a new Ethernet version of its Brad HarshIO compact 30 mm modules. Designed to provide industrial fieldbus connectivity for Profinet, the new modules offer a cost-effective, IP67-rated, small form factor for high-density machine I/O connections.

The modules are available in fixed and user configurable I/O versions where the Profinet controller can configure (via GSD file) each port as an input, output (up to 0,5 A) or universal digital channel. Featuring an IP67-rated housing, they provide protection against dust, liquid and vibration. Machine mounting saves on cabinet space and reduces wiring costs in the field.

An integrated two-port switch with 100 Mbps delivers full duplex data transmission and enables a daisy-chain wiring topology for additional cost savings. The Molex patented Ultra-Lock push-to-lock connection system ensures fast, safe IP67-sealed connection of cordsets for quick commissioning.

The flexible HarshIO 8-port design supports high-density I/O points for attaching sensing devices, actuators or any single digital signal device in a compact space. Featuring built-in protection to help prevent short circuit and current overload, the configurable modules come equipped with diagnostic LEDs for visual feedback on network, power and I/O status.

For more information contact Roger Young, Molex, +27 (0)72 327 1012, [email protected], www.molex.com

Further reading:

Generate waveforms at 10 GS/s
Vepac Electronics Computer/Embedded Technology
New flagship arbitrary waveform generator cards from Spectrum Instrumentation generate waveforms with 2,5 GHz bandwidth and 16-bit vertical resolution.

Read more...

---

Quad-port 10GBASE-T controller
Rugged Interconnect Technologies Computer/Embedded Technology
he SN4-DJEMBE, available from Rugged Interconnect, is a networking adaptor card for CompactPCI Serial systems, equipped with four individual controllers for 10GBASE-T.

Read more...

---

HPE policy management platform
Computer/Embedded Technology
Duxbury Networking has announced the availability of the HPE Aruba ClearPass policy management platform, that enables business and personal devices to connect to an organisational level, in compliance with corporate security policies.

Read more...

---

IoT gateways
Brandwagon Distribution Computer/Embedded Technology
IoT Gateways are hardware and software devices that are responsible for collecting data from connected devices, managing communication between devices and the cloud, and processing and analysing the data before sending it to the cloud for further analysis.

Read more...

---

1.6T Ethernet IP solution to drive AI and hyperscale data centre chips
Computer/Embedded Technology
As artificial intelligence (AI) workloads continue to grow exponentially, and hyperscale data centres become the backbone of our digital infrastructure, the need for faster and more efficient communication technologies becomes imperative. 1.6T Ethernet will rapidly be replacing 400G and 800G Ethernet as the backbone of hyperscale data centres.

Read more...

---

Keeping it cool within the edge data centre
Computer/Embedded Technology
The creation of more data brings with it the corresponding need for more compute power and more data centres, which, in turn, can create unique challenges with regards to securing the environment and cooling the IT loads.

Read more...

---

NEX XON becomes Fortinet partner
NEC XON Computer/Embedded Technology
This designation demonstrates NEC XON’s ability to expertly deploy, operate, and maintain its own end-to-end security solutions, helping organisations to achieve digital acceleration.

Read more...

---

Online tool for data centre planning and design
Computer/Embedded Technology
Vertiv has unveiled a new tool, Vertiv Modular Designer Lite, designed to transform and simplify the configuration of prefabricated modular (PFM) data centres.

Read more...

---

Mission computer for HADES
Rugged Interconnect Technologies Computer/Embedded Technology
North Atlantic Industries’ latest product, the SIU34S, has been selected as the mission computer for the High Accuracy Detection and Exploitation System (HADES) program.

Read more...

---

14th Gen power to boost AI at the edge
Rugged Interconnect Technologies Computer/Embedded Technology
ADLINK’s inclusion of Intel’s 14th generation Core processors into its latest embedded boards and fanless computers is set to boost the AI and graphics capabilities.

Read more...

---