Automation & Software

The new communication driver is easily configured in PROCON-WEB and is thus available for u-OS, for example. It enables bidirectional communication with Siemens S7 PLCs. The TIA driver connects to the controller and accesses the shared variables there. Configuration is easy in PROCON-WEB. Thanks to the connection to the u-OS Data Hub, the data is also available in u-OS.

The new Azure IoT Hub connection is easily configured in PROCON-Connect and is available for u-OS, for example. The connector enables bidirectional cloud communication between PROCON-Connect and the Azure IoT Hub. Users can easily configure functions such as ‘Device Twin’ and ‘Cloud2Device’, which facilitates integration into the Azure IoT Hub. u-OS devices can be easily integrated into the Azure IoT Hub via the Data Hub.

The Layer 3 DIN rail switch is ideal for setting up complex networks with many participants, especially when no server cabinet is available. It separates networks and routes statically and dynamically between networks. With static routing, RIP and VRRP, the switch offers central Layer 3 functions that reliably support even complex network structures. The switch combines Layer 3 functionality in a compact DIN rail form factor with an excellent price-performance ratio.

The media converter is ideal for space-critical networks in industry, building technology and IT, where media conversion is required. It flexibly converts network media to enable seamless connections in a wide variety of environments. An SFP port for free module selection and efficient technology ensure fast, flexible and cost-effective media conversion. The converter is designed to save space in tight installations. The SFP port allows media to be transferred to a fibre optic network.

The unmanaged switches forward data packets in system control networks. They are particularly suitable for demanding environments. To do this, the switches establish an Ethernet-based connection between different network participants. An unmanaged switch forwards data to the network recipients. Mechanisms such as Quality of Service optimise communication. Comprehensive approvals allow users to apply the switches in many areas. Users configure the products using DIP switches.

The managed switches are suitable for infrastructure projects for use in road construction and renewable energies. They are used in wind turbines, storage facilities, on roads and traffic lights. They transmit data via copper and fibre optics with redundancy mechanisms and power via POE. The four SFP slots enable redundancy over long distances. With PoE and a power budget of up to 240 W, they can power many network devices. This switch has four Gigabit SFP slots, up to 240-watt PoE power budget, and an O-ring redundancty with a recovery time of 20 ms.

The switch is suitable for automation, building management systems and traffic engineering or energy supply – wherever industrial PoE solutions matter. The switch supplies a large number of cameras, sensors and access points via PoE, reliably networks devices and ensures stable communication. With numerous connection options, the switch reliably supplies many devices and secures data and power connections. The switch combines 24 PoE ports, 720 W power and 4 SFP uplinks in a robust 19" design – ideal for demanding industrial applications.

The module monitors electrolysers for hydrogen production, fuel cells for electricity production and batteries. It records and transmits the voltages of individual cells or cell groups within electrolysis or fuel cell stacks and batteries. To do this, it measures the voltage difference between two consecutive channels, that are connected, for example, to the poles of a cell in a stack. Up to 15 individual voltages can be monitored per module. In total, an I/O station can monitor total voltages of up to 1200 V DC.

The module is used in modern, decentralized automation systems with IO-Link devices - wherever transparency and efficiency counts. It connects the smart sensors and actuators with the higher-level control system, enabling end-to-end data communication and diagnostics. With four type A IO-Link ports and four additional integrated digital inputs, the module is a compact but scalable IO-Link solution. Compliant with the current IO-Link standard 1.1.4 and supported by a web-based configurator, all IO-Link devices can be easily integrated.