Optimizing Subnet Interconnections with Industrial Layer 3
Switches NEW!
It is well known that the open standard multi-layer TCP/IP networking structure governs network traffic on the Internet and millions of LANs and subnets around the world. TCP/IP is often described in terms of the five layers. The topic of this paper is what is referred to in the market as a "layer 3 switch".

Requirements for Ethernet Networks in Substation Automation
Ethernet offers numerous advantages that make it the communication medium of choice for substation automation systems around the world, including superior range, versatility, and speed. However, there are special considerations that must be made in order to ensure maximum performance and reliability for the conditions and requirements of power substations.

Redundant Ring Technology for Industrial Ethernet Applications
High speed redundancy networks have become a key issue when building industrial Ethernet networks. More and more industrial switch manufactures now provide high-speed recovery times and redundant ring switches as the best solution for industrial Ethernet infrastructures.

Industrial Ethernet Infrastructure: Key Selection Criteria
It's no wonder that confusion and fear of selecting antiquated components can paralyze even the most seasoned automation engineer.

OPC Server in Automation
Many field control devices are just waiting to be networked. One of the results of this development is that a much greater effort must be placed on the management of network architecture.

Redundancy in Automation
Redundancy is currently one of the hottest topics for many industries and business information backup systems, particularly in light of the fact that more types of industrial equipment now comes with an Ethernet interface.

Console Management—Better Network Protection for Industrial Ethernet
The commercial IT market has already learned the importance of a solid network maintenance and disaster recovery program. Commercial applications that require an exceptionally reliable network environment have turned to console management for robust network maintenance and recovery.

Ethernet Gives New Remote Monitoring and Alarm Solution a Big Advantage
Ethernet technology has the unique advantage of bi-directional communication, which has given rise in the IO industry to the so-called "push" and "pull" technologies. Active Ethernet I/O uses push technology to create a new type of remote monitoring and alarm system, which is particularly well-suited for applications that rarely experience exceptions.

Active Ethernet I/O: A New Generation in IP-based Data Acquisition and Control
Network hosts typically have to poll the I/O server repeatedly in order to obtain remote sensor data over an Ethernet network. This white paper presents a new approach to IP-based data acquisition and control that is dramatically faster, more flexible, easier to configure, and easier to program for.

Expand Your Serial COMs with Optical Fiber
Serial devices are used around the world as integral components of industrial automation systems. This is due in part to the fact that RS-232/422/485 interfaces are easy to set up and economical to use. For example, the 2-wire RS-485 interface can be used to connect as many as 32 serial devices to a single half-duplex line.

Real-time Video Monitoring Increases the Efficiency of SCADA
Process Management NEW!
Traditional SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) systems have been an important part of automation control systems for many years, and they are designed to monitor and control the status of devices and processes. A new trend is to integrate real-time video surveillance into SCADA systems to give system operators a more powerful tool for managing their processes.

Six Factors to Consider when Upgrading to an Industrial Grade IP Surveillance System
A rugged and well-designed industrial video-over-IP solution is essential to make sure the video surveillance system working stably and reliably.

The Transmission of Video Images for Transportation Management Systems
Video cameras play an important role in providing administrators of modern Transportation Management Systems with real-time information. Unlike other types of detectors and sensors—which only provide digital data—cameras provide real-time images of traffic situations, giving administrators a valuable tool for analyzing complicated traffic patterns and making snap decisions.