Electricity and Control August 2021

INDUSTRY 4.0 + IIOT : PRODUCTS + SERVICES

CAN communication viaWiFi or Bluetooth

The Eclipse Foundation now manages Sparkplug under the Eclipse Tahu project and uses the working group to invite collaboration from technology partners in ongoing specification development, compliance certification, and industry education. “With the broad adoption of Sparkplug across sectors, the working group is well positioned to bring market leaders together to drive industrial standardisation,” said Mike Milinkovich, Executive Director of the Eclipse Foundation. “We are happy to welcome Flow Software, an influential early adopter in industrial data analytics and information management, to contribute to Sparkplug’s goals of achieving new levels of interoperability across the IIoT ecosystem.” The Flow Information Platform (Flow) simplifies the crea­ tion and sharing of operational and strategic decision sup­ port information across an organisation. Using Flow, an or­ ganisation can combine and transform data from multiple sources into a single namespace. This can then be shared with people via configurable dashboards, or with other systems via configurable integrations, including MQTT Sparkplug. Flow is a ‘DataOps’ platform that takes in and transforms complex data into KPIs, making it accessible when it is needed most. Flow is available through a global network of distributors and system integrators. bayonet connector and automatic sensor identification by the transmitter. Process safety is also increased as non-contact digital data transmission eliminates the effects of moisture, corrosion and salt bridges, with alert messaging if the signal transmission is disturbed. Galvanic isolation ensures interference-free measurement and EMC safety. The Memobase Plus software provides full traceability of all sensors used, supporting operation according to strict guidelines in regulated industries. Memosens 2.0 offers error-free flexibility formeasuringpoints inhazardous areas, as all Ex sensors can be connected to all Endress+Hauser transmitters with the respective approval. Replacing sensors on site can be done easily and quickly; using pre-calibrated sensors reduces process downtime and regular regeneration extends sensor life­ time. Lab calibration reduces the standby hours required from analysis experts. All these features contribute to re­ ducing operating costs. Memosens sensors are proven in use in wide rang­ ing industries, from chemical and food production, to life sciences and power generation, to water and wastewater industries. Memosens 2.0 is backwards-compatible and can be integrated easily into existing systems, taking them another step towards future-proof liquid analysis. For more information contact Endress+Hauser. Tel: +27 (0)11 262 8000 Email: info.za.sc@endress.com, visit: www.endress.com For more information visit: www.flow-software.com

Since its launch five years ago, the Anybus ® Wireless Bolt™ has provided thousands of industrial applications with wireless Ethernet access. Designed for bolt-on machine mounting and with a rugged form factor, it is today proven and trusted in demanding industrial applications. Use cases vary from warehouse installations and automated guided

The Anybus Wireless Bolt CAN enables CAN-based machinery and applications to transfer CAN data over a robust wireless link.

vehicles (AGVs) to manufacturing of food, underground mining or rough outdoor applications. Building on this success, HMS has launched the Anybus Wireless Bolt CAN, enabling CAN-based communication to the host equipment. The new Anybus Wireless Bolt for CAN enables CAN-based, heavy-duty machinery and applications to transfer CAN data over a robust wireless link. Wireless communication is established over either a fast Wi-Fi connection or a reliable Bluetooth link. The CAN data is transported over a TCP/IP link which enables other standard Wi-Fi infrastructure also to connect to the wire­ less link, if required. A typical use case would be in enabling wireless access to CAN data from an industrial vehicle, such as a bulk material transport truck. For example, with the Anybus Wireless Bolt CAN, J1939 CAN data is easily communicated to a handheld tablet, giving the operator full control and visibility of a bulk material filling process in progress. Anybus Wireless Bolt CAN is fully transparent in trans­ porting CAN data; it works with any CAN-based protocol, including CANopen. This opens the possibility to create mobile automation islands in any manufacturing process – the Anybus Wireless Bolt CAN will bridge the CANopen line wirelessly. The Wireless Bolt product family provides a range of wireless connectivity options for industrial networks and IoT applications. In addition to the new Anybus Wireless Bolt CAN it includes other versions which can connect to the host equipment using serial and industrial Ethernet connectivity. On the wireless side of the Wireless Bolt, the Wi-Fi and Bluetooth options were recently complemented with a version that supports the new LTE standards NB‑IoT and CAT-M1, supporting IoT applications.

For more information contact IDX Online. Tel: +27 (0)11 548 9960 Email: info@idx.co.za Visit: www.idx.co.za

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