Signal Conditioning & Network I/O
Acromag’s new Discrete AC Input Modules Expand Ethernet Remote I/O Series with the Ability to Sense Power Status of Pumps and Motors
New I/O modules sense on/off AC voltage levels and contact closures to monitor remote equipment activity and detect power faults. Wixom, MI: Acromag added a new discrete AC input module, the Model NT2140, to their BusWorks® NT Ethernet I/O family. This new discrete I/O module provides six 120V or 240V AC optocoupler inputs for sensing…
Acromag Adds Stepper Motor Controller to Family of Ethernet Remote I/O Modules with Multi-Protocol Communication
New I/O module controls stepper motors with Modbus/TCP, Ethernet/IP, or PROFINET interface to host PC, PLC or PAC. Wixom, MI: Acromag now offers a stepper motor controller in their BusWorks® NT Series of Ethernet I/O modules. The new NT2710 module provides six pulse train/logic outputs, six encoder inputs, and four general-purpose digital I/O for motion…
Acromag Adds RESTful API Support to Ethernet Remote I/O Modules
The embedded RESTful API facilitates web service development to transfer data between I/O Modules and network clients. Wixom, MI: Acromag’s BusWorks® NT series remote I/O modules now offer a RESTful API (Representational State Transfer Application Program Interface) to simplify development of web-based services. The NT I/O module system firmware embeds the API to support reading/writing…
Acromag Adds OPC UA and MQTT Support to Ethernet Remote I/O Modules
IIoT support is now available for Acromag’s Ethernet I/O Modules to simplify cloud connectivity and data sharing across the network. Wixom, MI: Acromag’s BusWorks® NT series remote I/O modules now offer a cost-effective solution for Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) applications. The NT Ethernet I/O modules provide an OPC UA server and MQTT client in…
Monitor RTD or Resistance Sensor Types for Industrial Applications Video
The Acromag NT2620 is a series of expandable Ethernet I/O modules that offer a range of input and output options for temperature and digital signals. The modules feature 4 RTD/resistance inputs, which can support various RTD or resistance sensor types, and 2 bidirectional discrete digital I/O channels. The NT2620 Ethernet models provide a network interface…
Acromag’s Ethernet Remote I/O Modules Add Profinet Communication
Expandable Ethernet I/O modules now support three field-selectable protocols for networks using Profinet, EtherNet/IP, and Modbus TCP/IP. Acromag’s new BusWorks® NT series remote I/O modules are now enhanced with Profinet support. Profinet is traditional Ethernet combined with an industrial application layer protocol targeted to industrial automation. Applications for these high-performance Ethernet I/O modules are remote…
How to use Thermocouple Transmitters to Monitor Temperatures in Paint Systems – Application Note Video
The area around an auto manufacturer’s paint curing ovens is at elevated temperatures affecting the performance of locally installed instrumentation. Placing Signal Conditioners rated for high operating temperatures near the ovens allows the PLC controlling the process to be mounted in a lower temperature area. The Signal Conditioner will convert Thermocouples to 4–20mA outputs. Running…
Remote Ethernet I/O Modules Monitor Wind Turbines – Application Note Video
Monitoring wind turbines can be important for ensuring the efficiency and reliability of these systems. Acromag’s remote Ethernet I/O modules can be used to remotely monitor various aspects of a wind turbine, such as its power output, wind speed, and blade pitch. These modules allow users to gather data from the wind turbine remotely, using…
New Modular Ethernet I/O Modules Provide a Reliable Interface for Analog Current or Voltage Output Signals
Expandable remote Ethernet I/O modules with eight current or voltage outputs can interface up to 32 outputs at a single IP address. Acromag has released two new Ethernet remote output modules, the NT2310 and NT2320, as part of its Busworks® NT Series. Acromag’s NT2300 units are modular Ethernet I/O modules designed for use in industrial…
How to Implement Smart Load Sharing with a Pump Controller Video
A local public utility district has a freshwater collection tank that sometimes fills rapidly and other times slowly. At times the main pump could not keep up and a backup pump must be turned on to keep up with the incoming water. The problem is that with the primary pump running most of the time,…