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Despite the many advantages of establishing a fully automated facility, legacy equipment is still present in the production areas of many control systems because of the high investment cost and impracticality of disposing of such working assets. Continuing to use such equipment, however, can have several drawbacks. These include inflexibility and integrating challenges due to the reality that many independent machines have limited connectivity to the Ethernet TCP/IP network. In terms of implementing an industrial networking solution for control and automaton, however, the largest challenge is finding a way to network such legacy devices with newer industrial automation equipment. Networking such devices together will help satisfy the increasing demand for greater productivity, safety, control, reliability, and accuracy.<br>
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Industrial Networking Sage Automation
Introduction Industrial networks can be defined as communication of data on a large scale. They are made to cater to real time needs. Industrial networks used in enterprises are known as enterprise networks or corporate networks. They include LANs and WANs to transfer data between various systems in a same building.
Implementation In terms of implementing an industrial networking solution for control and automaton, however, the largest challenge is finding a way to network such legacy devices with newer industrial automation equipment. Networking such devices together will help satisfy the increasing demand for greater productivity, safety, control, reliability, and accuracy.
Industrial Networking Solutions for Control and Automation Challenges Scalability and Flexibility Scalability and flexibility play essential roles in control and automaton. Technological advancements leading to highly-developed Ethernet devices have greatly enhanced process automation equipment and manufacturing data transmission. Ethernet devices offer such benefits because they allow data to be accessed anywhere. Industrial Ethernet Networking Solution Products and Requirements for Scalability and Flexibility: - Industrial Ethernet switches - Ethernet fiber media converters - Industrial wireless device servers - Serial-to-Ethernet device servers
Reliability Reliability has an integral role in the successful function of the manufacturing process and automation industries. Examples of areas where reliability is especially important include CNC machines, the bottling industry, and machine vision systems where efficient and constant operation is essential when operating in harsh environments or vibrations. Without reliability, automation industries may experience a considerable amount of downtime.
industrial Ethernet Networking Solution Product Requirements for Reliability: - Industrial networking products that passed certifications specifically designed and developed for the harsh environments present in the industrial automation industry. - Industrial networking equipment containing built-in high EFT and ESD protection to provide data transmission between the equipment and network without interruption. Ruggedized and Long-Lasting The equipment used in manufacturing and process automation must withstand harsh industrial environments, such as extreme temperature changes, vibrations, and exposure to chemicals that may cause corrosion. This means equipment must have a ruggedized and long-lasting design, which is why facilities must implement a robust industrial automation network.
