Industry 4.0
In the Industry 4.0 section of the Pepperl+Fuchs blog, you will find everything you need to know about IIoT applications and how you can seamlessly transmit valuable information such as status, position, and diagnostic information from your machines and systems to a wide variety of software systems. Whether hybrid or complete IIoT system, we support you in setting up your Industry 4.0 topology. Smart sensor technology and the associated infrastructure components enable end-to-end data transmission from the field level to the cloud.
Industry 4.0
In the Industry 4.0 section of the Pepperl+Fuchs blog, you will find everything you need to know about IIoT applications and how you can seamlessly transmit valuable information such as status, position, and diagnostic information from your machines and systems to a wide variety of software systems. Whether hybrid or complete IIoT system, we support you in setting up your Industry 4.0 topology. Smart sensor technology and the associated infrastructure components enable end-to-end data transmission from the field level to the cloud.
Ethernet-APL—8 FAQs about Plant Performance with Digital Communication
Ethernet-APL enables continuous communication and fast data transmission from the field level to the process control system and the cloud. As with all modern technologies, questions also arise. We answer eight frequently asked questions about the plant performance with digital communication and what users should look for when building an Ethernet-APL network.
Changeover from ASi Gateway K20 to KE5: IIoT-Ready In 3 Steps
The multiprotocol-capable AS-Interface gateway type KE5 makes your AS-Interface network ready for IIoT applications. Learn how to switch from the legacy type K20 ASi gateway with PROFINET interface to the IIoT-ready ASi-3 gateway KE5 in three steps.
When Does it Make Sense to Use a Vibration Sensor?
Pepperl+Fuchs recently launched a new portfolio of sensors for vibration monitoring. In this blog article, you will learn more about how vibration sensors work. Learn how you can use these sensors to monitor the condition of your machines and perform predictive maintenance.
Ethernet-APL Simply Explained—How Parallel Communications Work
Ethernet Advanced Physical Layer, Ethernet-APL for short, is the physical layer for transmitting data into the field of process plants. Learn how parallel communication works today and what possible options there are to access data.
RFID Meets AGV—Three Examples of Practical Applications
Used intelligently, RFID can perform numerous tasks on the automated guided vehicles (AGV)—we present three possible variants in this blog article.
IO-Link as a Retrofit Solution for Legacy Systems
In this article, you will learn more about the advantages of intelligent communication technology and how you can modernize existing systems with IO-Link masters from Pepperl+Fuchs.
Easy Configuration and Device Management with Pepperl+Fuchs Software PortVision® DX
PortVision® DX is a device management software that allows easy configuration of all DeviceMaster® serial gateways, ICE2 and ICE 3 series IO-Link masters, and managed RocketLinx® Ethernet switches from Pepperl+Fuchs.
5 Reasons for the Industrial Use of LoRaWAN Technology
As Industry 4.0 grows, interest in radio-based sensors is also increasing. LoRaWAN (Long Range Wide Area Network) is one technology that is becoming more and more popular in this context and is attracting the attention of industrial companies.
Industrial Internet of Things with MQTT and IO-Link Technology
Do you wonder if switching to MQTT-compliant devices could improve your application? Here is what you must know to build an IIoT-ready system.
IO-Link Masters Make Factories Smarter
Industry 4.0 applications require sensors that are able to communicate with PLCs and higher-level SCADA or cloud systems. Pepperl+Fuchs IO-Link masters with MultiLink™ technology enable smarter factories.
4 Ways to Digitalize Your Factory
4 Ways to Digitalize Your Factory Digitalization can be daunting. But with the right technologies, you can take the following steps to prepare your factory for Industry 4.0: 1) Connect Your Serial Devices to Ethernet If your factory uses barcode scanners, weight scales, RFID readers, or other equipment with a serial interface, a serial-to-Ethernet gateway will enable you to connect these devices to your system network. This gives you the ability to control, monitor, and communicate with the serial devices in your plant from a PLC or industrial PC. With web-based configuration, example programs, and windows-based management application, [...]
Four Scenarios for Using IO-Link Masters with OPC UA Interface
IO-Link master with OPC UA interface create a uniform basis for continuous information exchange from the field to the cloud. In this article, we will show you what applications are possible with the open data exchange standard.
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