Your invaluable guide to IT/OT convergence

Industrial-IP have created a free six page book which gives you a guide to Network Fabric. The network fabric is the physical foundation that enables the convergence of information technology and operations technology into a single network infrastructure – including everything from switching, wireless, computing and storage systems as well as the connectivity, enclosures, pathways and cabling to all the automation and non-automation nodes across today's industrial plants. 

Changing industry demands means that plants must be armed with a reliable and robust network infrastructure for optimized productivity.

The eBook walks you through six chapters breaking down the foundation, value and implementation of a unified network fabric, along with case studies and resources for leveraging best practices throughout your operation.

Gain greater control of your business outcomes by harnessing the limitless potential of the Internet of Things by downloading this free eBook here.

For more information, contact your local Routeco office on 0370 607 1000 or email info@routeco.com

New Industrial Hotspot from Prosoft features Location Tracking, VLAN, Radius Servers and more

The ProSoft Technology 802.11abgn Fast Industrial Hotspot (RLX2-IHNF) provides secure and reliable wireless solutions for plant-floor, SCADA automation, process control systems and mobile worker Wi-Fi infrastructure. 

It operates in the 2.4 or 5 GHz bands, including DFS channels. The Hotspot supports Access Point, Repeater, Bridging and Client modes. 

802.11n technology delivers fast data rates up to 300 Mbps. This provides excellent packet-per-second performance and robust communications in rugged industrial environments. 

ProSoft Technology's unique Fast Roam bridging feature seamlessly supports wireless communications to moving machines and platforms by providing access point switchover times less than 50 ms.

The RLX2-IHNF family adds RADIUS security for centralised management of security policies, VLAN support for network traffic segmentation and data prioritisation, QoS support for data, video, and voice prioritisation, and AeroScout location tracking support.

ProSoft Technology’s RadioLinx products are available to buy from Routeco here. To get in touch with your local branch or if you require further information, please email info@routeco.com or call us on 0370 607 100.

New IntraVUE Ethernet network monitoring software from Panduit

If you’re not a network expert, Panduit's IntraVUE Software will help give you the ability to respond to network issues as if you were!

IntraVUE simplifies the support of Industrial Ethernet. With IntraVUE you can easily identify issues that arise when Ethernet devices are deployed in distributed and hostile environments including:

•  Duplicate IP and MAC addresses
•  Device or cable moves
• Connection or application faults
• Unauthorised connections
•  Real-time Diagnostic Reports

If the problem cannot be solved locally, now you can push a button and send all the necessary files to experts who can help. IntraVUE's continuously recording of network information will mean many intermittent problems will be captured for analysis. 

Whether this is an internal corporate group or external support organisation, the data capture will provide enough information to reduce or eliminate the need for a costly on-site support call. 

Vendor Neutral & Industrial Ethernet Focused

The key advantage of IntraVUE software and Panduit support is that they are vendor neutral and focused on Industrial Ethernet. They understand the subtle differences as well as how to train local resources to be self-sufficient.

What may be a first time occurrence at your location, may be an infrequent but common problem found in other applications.

IntraVUE is being used in over 2,500 networks worldwide from small bakeries to large automotive facilities. This solution is cost effective for networks with as few as 30 devices.

IntraVUE by Panduit software is available to purchase on the Routeco website by clicking here. Please email us at info@routeco.com if you would like more information or call us on 0370 607 1000.

Rockwell Automation’s Industrial Data Centre is your manageable, cost-effective gateway to virtualisation

Did you know that by adopting virtualisation today, you could save your business money?

Virtualisation has become widely adopted as a standard in the information technology industry and is now becoming a growing trend in the manufacturing and production industries.

You could discover such benefits as:

• Reduced server footprint
• Extended application longevity
• Improved infrastructure reliability with management and recovery features
• Engineered specifically for use in production and manufacturing environments

The Industrial Data Centre (IDC) from Rockwell Automation can help your business realise these cost savings through a pre-engineered, scalable infrastructure offering.

All of the hardware you need to run multiple operating systems and multiple applications from virtualised servers are included in the cost.

As a pre-engineered solution, the Industrial Data Centre is designed to ease the transition to a virtualised environment for your business, saving you time and money. Instead of ordering five different pieces of equipment with five purchase orders, in addition to hiring the correct certified installation professionals to get you up and running, the Industrial Data Centre combines equipment from industry leaders that are pre-configured specifically for the manufacturing and production industries.

To speak to one of our Technical Specialists about this subject please contact us by email info@routeco.com or call 0370 607 1000 to arrange a free consultation.

Learn more about the Industrial Internet of Things

The IIoT (Industrial Internet of Things) Ecosystem is complex. Yet discovering ways to navigate it is increasingly key, as manufacturers’ competitive position depends on taking advantage of emerging levels of interconnectedness, integrated sensing capabilities and value-add from third-party control. 

Learn where you should be focusing your products and workflows in this 16-page free E-Book from Panduit and Automation World.

Contents include:

• Research advances on the Internet of Things
• From Smart Manufacturing to Manufacturing Smart
• Network of the Future
• Top Three reasons you need industrial network training
• The Internet of Things and the importance of modelling and simulation

Download the free E-Book here.  

To find out more about the Internet of Things or to discuss your requirements, please email info@routeco.com or visit www.routeco.com

Certified GRP Enclosures

Our CEP range of ATEX GRP enclosures are designed to meet the highest standards of protection demanded by electrical and electronics designers for a wide range of industrial applications. 

Overview and key features: 

• Highly resistant to corrosion
• IP66 and IP67
• Atex Component Certified (Black only)
• Inc. Certified with terminals   Ex e, Ex nA, Ex i Ex t-40°C to +80°C standard, 
• 50°C to +120°
• Fire resistant versions
• Colours Black RAL RAL9005
• Stainless Steel fasteners

With a high resistance to corrosion, petrochemical products and fats, and combining strength with a light weight, these GRP enclosures are designed to meet the highest standards of protection.

Certification includes: 

• SIRA 08 ATEX 3213 & IECEx SIR 13.0039X
• Ex II 1 GD, Ex ia IIC T5 and T6,
• Ex ta IIIC T85°C and T100°C,
• Ex II 1 2 GD, Ex e IIC T5 and T6,
• Ex tb IIIC T85°C and T100°C

Click Here for pricing information and to buy online.

New Hardy Lift Deck Scales for Easy Wash Down

Hardy Process Solutions now has a new line of lift-deck wash down scales designed to meet the needs of the most demanding applications. These process weighing scales combine best-in-class durability with Hardy’s Process Toolbox features: weightless calibration and operator diagnostics. Hardy Lift Deck Floor Scales offer manufacturers multiple ways to reduce their maintenance costs and downtime.

Designed For Any Environment:

Hardy Lift Deck Floor Scales are designed and built for harsh chemical and washdown industrial environments. They are easy to use and install with the latest advancements in weighing technology. It’s a case of levelling the deck and attaching the included 20 foot cable, calibrating (if a C2® compatible instrument, set your reference) verifying before beginning to weigh.

Hardy Lift Deck Scales are available in three sizes from 36 x 36 inch to 60 x 60 foot in 1, 2, and 5 thousand pound capacities. Hardy Lift Deck floor scales have two to four handles on the decks for easy lifting to facilitate installation and cleaning, especially in pit frames.

C2® Electronic Calibration:

With a Hardy weight controller, C2® load sensors enable fast, accurate, electronic calibration without test weights at just a push of a button. The easy-to-use C2® system reduces downtime for installation and repairs and eliminates test weight related safety risks.

Integrated Technician®:

Each scale has built-in INTEGRATED TECHNICIAN® (IT) circuitry. When coupled with a Hardy controller, the scale provides diagnostic and troubleshooting tools that read individual weights and voltages to aid you in isolating problems. Together, Hardy C2® and IT eliminate the need to open the junction box, reducing the risk of moisture ingress. The junction box remains sealed reducing the risk of contamination for heavy wash down applications.

Hermetically Sealed Load Sensors:

The heart of any scale is the load sensors. All Hardy Lift Deck floor scales come standard with four matched Hardy ADVANTAGE® IP69K stainless steel, true hermetically-sealed sensors — sealed at both the gauging area and cable entry for long life. All are matched and calibrated for mV/V and mV/V/ohm. This eliminates the need for corner adjustment and potentiometers in the junction box, allowing a sensor to be replaced without calibration.

Hardy ADVANTAGE® sensors use a blind hole technique ensuring the load is applied at a precise location to provide an accurate reading.

Rugged, Low Profile Design:

Rated for 250,000+ load cycles under normal loading conditions,* these lift deck floor scales are built to last. With a deck height of only 4.2 inches and 100% end loading, Hardy Lift Deck Floor Scales feature a hydraulic system that enables one person to easily lift the deck for cleaning. Durable rubber-based feet are height adjustable from below the platform for easy levelling.

For more information about the New Lift Deck Floor Scales from Hardy Process Solutions click here.

If you wish to discuss your weighing requirements with one of our team of Specialists, please contact us by email info@routeco.com or call 0370 607 1000. You can also view the range of Hardy Products available on our website here.