Automation, Controls and Technology News

Learn about the functions and types of uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), as well as why they are critical in control systems. The first continuous power supply designs were developed in the early twentieth century, with the first UPS system patent issued in 1934.Several decades later, during the PC era, when hard drives were less resistant than they are today, the modern UPS emerged. Physical damage and corrupted directories in the hard disk were more likely to result from a sudden loss of power in a server rack. What exactly is a UPS?A UPS (uninterruptible power supply) is a system that...

Bayshore Networks announced an expansion of its partnership with GE Digital. As part of the new collaboration, GE Digital’s OpShield technology will be integrated into Bayshore Networks’ solutions. The expanded partnership aims to address the growing need for secure critical infrastructure networks in industrial scenarios.   An Expanded Partnership Bayshore and GE Digital first started working together in 2019. At the time, the firms’ joint efforts focused on developing cybersecurity solutions designed to support installations of GE Proficy.   An industrial worker using the GE Proficy Historian. Image courtesy of GE Digital.   For context, the Proficy label refers to...

Antaira has released two new Power Over Ethernet (PoE) switches for rugged, industrial environments. The LMP-C602G-SFP-bt(-t)-V2 and the LMX-C602G-SFP(-T)-V2 series switches from Antaira are designed to be powered over the Ethernet and can transmit up to 1 Gbps data transfer for each of four ports, plus two additional Small Form-Factor Pluggable (SFP) ports.    The New PoE Switches  These two additional SFP ports are suitable for copper connections, fiber optic connections, or any other SFP approved device.   LMP-C602G-SFP-bt switch. Image courtesy of Antaira.    The advantage to PoE systems is that these ethernet switches can be powered using the...

Learn about the fundamentals of industrial PCs (IPCs), including their common types and architecture, advantages, and trends happening in their development. In the broadest definition, industrial PCs (IPC) are computers designed and built with characteristics and components that help them withstand the normally harsh environment of a production facility. Fundamentally, an IPC processes data in the same way as a commercial PC. In terms of architecture, the same basic components are present (CPU, storage, RAM memory, network interface, etc.). Additionally, most brands and models offer options to integrate displays, mice, keyboards, RS-232 devices, among many other types of devices and...