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customers high quality engineering data. In 2020, we decided to create our Pilz product macros to conform to the EPLAN Data Standard. The data standardisation that is currently possible, which makes using the macros easier, benefits our in-house engineering departments in our affiliated companies and, externally, our customers around the globe. “While macros previously had to be inserted into designs using value sets, today it can be done using a functional template. The benefits include improved networking of data – for instance between 2D and 3D, fewer errors because the wiring connections are precisely defined, and time savings above all, because the macros are standardised. “The new Data Standard, particularly the functional template, is a mark of quality for our macros and meets our expectations for high quality data. We have a dependable partner for the future in EPLAN, someone we can work with to continue advancing this approach.” EPLAN Director Cloud Business Master Data, Timm Hauschke says: “The aspiration for high quality from the manufacturers coincides with the demands of our users. Only comprehensive, integrated, end to end data forms the foundation for the digital twin, which provides information for processes and to machines along all the stations of the process, from design engineering to manufacturing. Since its introduction the EPLAN Data Standard is being implemented worldwide. Our goal is for device data to be available 100% digitally, providing the ideal foundation for highly efficient engineering.” □ The DXM1200E Series wireless controller from Turck Banner integrates wireless radio, cellular and Ethernet connectivity, and local I/O, making it easy to connect de- vices on a local wireless network with cloud webservers and local host systems. The DXM1200E can collect, log, or analyse data from sensors and other input devices. It can communicate status updates directly to other devices on the network, and/or send email notifications for user-defined events. For additional monitoring, analysis and visualisation, the data can also be sent to a cloud webserver, SCADA sys- tem, HMI, or PLC. DXM applications can be optimised to make data‑ driven decisions using Banner’s Cloud Data Services for data storage, condition-based alerts, and visualisation. Data can be accessed anywhere and anytime with the powerful tools built into the software. These make it easy to view and analyse data from each device in the net- work, establish performance baselines and thresholds, identify trends and issues, and make timely and action­ able decisions about your equipment and assets. The robust, IP67 rated housing of the DXM1200E means it can be installed easily in most environments Data management via wireless controller

At a glance  The new EPLAN Data Portal incorporates configurators from multiple manufacturers, making each manufacturer’s portfolio easily accessible to design engineers.  Comprehensive, integrated, end to end data forms the foundation for the digital twin.  The EPLAN Data Standard aims to see device data available 100% digitally.

Portal users need only a few steps to find a suitable i550 series device using configurators such as the Lenze Easy Product Finder.

For more information visit: www.eplan.co.za

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without the need for an addi- tional enclosure. With peel- and-stick implementation, the DXM can be placed into challenging environments to increase productivity, reduce downtime, or gain insight into valuable applications with ease. The DXM1200E wireless controller supports:

- Predictive maintenance - Remote condition moni- toring - Productivity and OEE improvements - Kitting and order fulfilment.

The DXM1200E makes it easy to collect, log, or analyse data from sensors and other connected input devices.

For more information contact Brandon Topham at Turck Banner. Tel: +27 (0)11 453 2468 Email: brandon.topham@turckbanner.co.za Visit: www.turckbanner.co.za

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