Industrial EtherNet,Networking and Industry 4.0

A netHost RTE is a full-featured and autonomously operating Real-Time Ethernet master allowing industrial PC’s and other embedded systems the control of real-time Ethernet networks over an ordinary LAN connection.

NetTap 50 is a protocol converter for simple conversions. It converts 1-port real-time Ethernet, fieldbus and serial automation protocols. Slave to slave to master conversions are supported. As a master, netTAP50 provides full master functionality to one slave device only.

netTAP 100 is the protocol converter for sophisticated and supports 2-port Real-time Ethernet to serial, Fieldbus to Fieldbus, Real-Time Ethernet to Ethernet-to-Ethernet conversions. It supports Slave and master functionality in any combination. Master functionality is unrestricted when Licensed.

The gateway netTAP 151 transmits IO data bidirectionally between any two industrial Real-Time Ethernet networks. It is the ideal solution for installations with heterogeneous networks or such of the same kind to exchange data across given network boundaries. With more than 25 different combinations of the protocols PROFINET, EtherCAT, EtherNet/IP, POWERLINK and Sercos, the device series provides a solution for any conversion.

The Sercos Real-Time Ethernet system provides deterministic jitter-free data transmission for controlling and synchronizing drives. Parallel to this and based on a time-slot basis, standard Ethernet telegrams can be transmitted via a NRT (Non-Real-Time) channel. These NRT telegrams must be buffered for retransmission on a standard Ethernet network. The netSWITCH provides this buffer connection between the synchronized Serocs network and standard Ethernet. Besides the two Ethernet ports for Serocs is one Ethernet port for connection to a notebook or other standard Ethernet capable devices.

The integrated Web Visualization of netSCADA Modbus sets the path of graphical Web Browser based HMI for low cost control of automated machines and industrial manufacturing systems. The device links to the targeted system with simple Modbus RTU protocol over a serial RS-232, RS-485 or RS-485 connection. The two Ethernet ports with integrated 2-port switch functionality are connecting the unit economically with the existing network at no need for additional Ethernet Switches

As directly mountable or firmly attachable DIN rail device, the adaptors netLINK-MPI and netTAP-MPI replace expensive CP communication processors. The adaptors allow the programming, the visualization and the control of S7-200®, S7-300® or S7-400® PLCs via Ethernet

netLINK PROXY integrates any PROFIBUS DP slave into a superordinate PROFINET network. Designed as a connector, the device is plugged directly onto the PROFIBUS DP interface of the DP Slave and connected to the PROFINET network via the RJ45 socket

The cifX PC card family is the unified standard supporting all Real-Time Ethernet and Fieldbus systems for PC based automation.

The cifX PC card family is the unified standard supporting all Real-Time Ethernet and Fieldbus systems for PC based automation.

The cifX PC card family is the unified standard supporting all Real-Time Ethernet and Fieldbus systems for PC based automation.

The cifX PC card family is the unified standard supporting all Real-Time Ethernet and Fieldbus systems for PC based automation

The cifX PC card family is the unified standard supporting all Real-Time Ethernet and Fieldbus systems for PC based automation.

The cifX PC card family is the unified standard supporting all Real-Time Ethernet and Fieldbus systems for PC based automation.

The cifX PC card family is the unified standard supporting all Real-Time Ethernet and Fieldbus systems for PC based automation.

The CIF communication interface offers the user a unified market standard for all fieldbus systems on different hardware platforms. We supply our PC communication cards for all leading fieldbus systems with PC/104 or PCI busses, in the formats Standard, PC/104+, PCI-104, Compact PCI or PMC, or as PCMCIA cards.

The CIF communication interface offers the user a unified market standard for all fieldbus systems on different hardware platforms. We supply our PC communication cards for all leading fieldbus systems with PC/104 or PCI busses, in the formats Standard, PC/104+, PCI-104, Compact PCI or PMC, or as PCMCIA cards.

The CIF communication interface offers the user a unified market standard for all fieldbus systems on different hardware platforms. We supply our PC communication cards for all leading fieldbus systems with PC/104 or PCI busses, in the formats Standard, PC/104+, PCI-104, Compact PCI or PMC, or as PCMCIA cards.

The cifX PC card family is the unified standard supporting all Real-Time Ethernet and Fieldbus systems for PC based automation.

With netJACK customers can realize the full range of communication solutions, e.g. for drives, HMI or ident systems. At the same time, additional functionalities as PLC, visualization or individual applications are possible. For customer-specific requirements, Hilscher offers a cost-optimized Design and Production Service.

The comX communication module has been designed to be integrated into automation devices e.g. robot controllers, PLCs or drives to add a network interface. All communication tasks are executed autonomously within the module - irrespective of the processor of the target device.

The netIC is a complete ‘Single Chip Module’ in the compact dimensions of a Dual-In-Line (DIL) 32 pin plug-in module. It is based on the network controller netX and contains all components of a fieldbus or Real-Time Ethernet interface with an integrated 2-port switch and hub. With the netX technology, the whole spectrum of relevant fieldbus and Real-Time Ethernet systems is covered. By exchanging the firmware, one single netIC can be used for multiple communication systems. The user data is transferred with simple read-write commands to the application via the above mentioned serial interfaces. The well-known Modbus RTU protocol is used as a serial protocol.

IoT Edge platforms of the netFIELD series are Internet controllable and integrate into Industrial networks such as PROFINET, EtherCAT, EtherNet/IP or standard IP. The integrated Docker framework offers the user a maximum degree of freedom in the choice of the loaded and executed software in order to aggregate data, process or forward it.
The devices’ software basis is a security-enhanced Linux operating system with the local web user interface. The Docker framework is integrated twice, where one Docker instance is remotely controllable via an Internet portal. The other runs independently and is controlled via the Web UI or using a terminal connection locally. Hence, conventional operation without a portal or a permanent Internet connection is possible

netIOT Edge Gateways securely connect automation networks with Cloud or IoT directed application. As field devices, they exchange cyclic IO data with the PLC and communicate furthermore with IoT capable field devices over OPC UA or MQTT directly. This real-time field data build the basis for intelligent IoT applications of cyber-physical processes in ERP/CRM systems in modern M2M enterprise solutions.

The device series netPI is based on an industrial suited customized Raspberry Pi 3 design made to run any custom applications of the Edge Automation. The model RTE 3 comes with Hilscher’s multiprotocol netX SoC additionally implementing all popular Industrial Ethernet networks. With their powerful Pi 3 1.2GHz, quad-core ARM CPU the platforms are ready-made for any demanding Cloud, Industry 4.0 and Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) application.

The device series netPI is based on an industrial suited customized Raspberry Pi 3 design made to run any custom applications of the Edge Automation. The model RTE 3 comes with Hilscher’s multiprotocol netX SoC additionally implementing all popular Industrial Ethernet networks. With their powerful Pi 3 1.2GHz, quad-core ARM CPU the platforms are ready-made for any demanding Cloud, Industry 4.0 and Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) application

The netANALYZER is a tool for the simple analysis of Real-Time Ethernet networks. The scope of delivery includes a capture-hardware for recording the telegrams on the network as well as a graphical user software for Windows with extensive analysis functions. Of course, the netANALYZER hardware can also be used together with other analysis software such as Wireshark.

With netANALYZER Scope, a software enhancement developed for netANALYZER, the successful Ethernet analysis tool, you always have your process data at your fingertips. netANALYZER Scope automatically interprets the entire system-specific telegram traffic and clearly arranges the transferred process values presenting them with an exact 10 ns time stamp, with clear text names and the correct data type. All process values are recorded seamlessly, cycle by cycle, exactly as they occur. Thus, no potentially important value will be lost.

The network infrastructure made of controllers, actuators, sensors and switches forms the backbone of every automation system. Malfunctions often lead immediately to production downtime and thus to avoidable costs. In particular, the increasing interconnection of systems, caused by new structures in context with industrial IoT, holds the danger that disturbances, unintentionally or intentionally caused, can also arise from outside the automation segment.
The netIOT Diagnostics from Hilscher supports the plant operator in permanently monitoring the condition of the network infrastructure. Slowly emerging disturbances can ideally be detected before they cause a shutdown. If a sudden malfunction occurs, the netIOT diagnosis supports the user in identifying and correcting the causes quickly and purposefully. The web-based dashboard provides intuitive access to all important diagnostic information of the automation system. Access to it is possible at any time via PC, tablet or smartphone.

The Connectivity & Data Management module TCG-4 is the latest, highest-performance member of the TCG product family. With its many new communications interfaces and powerful processor, innovative business models are possible in the field of digitalization form fit function compatible to TC3G and TC1

CANUp telematics gateway combines functionality of vehicle data interface, digital-to-analog converter and online GPS GLONASS tracking device. It employs edge computing algorithms for onboard telematics data processing and analysis. That means CANUp telematics gateway analyzes raw data before sending it to an online telematics platform. Data analysis is carried out using IoT Burger Technology and includes:

STW’s MACHINES.insight machine software offers users a convenient interface when setting up the TCG platform. After connection via WiFi and using an Internet browser, you will receive detailed product and connection information. Different views permit the extensive configuration of many functions in password-protected Administrator mode, even for people without programming know-how.
Loggers, or files containing machine data, are completed according to different criteria. This includes cyclical records defined by events or hysteresis. Here, the size of the files and the duration of the records are selectable. The files can be retrieved locally or forwarded to a Cloud service. The type of transmission (mobile phone and/or WiFi) and its frequency can be determined for MACHINES.cloud.

For service purposes, prefabricated display instruments can be assigned for the presentation of the latest machine data. The list of CAN bus machine data can be conveniently imported via standard file formats such as DBC, and supplemented through the data from the module sensors. The display instruments can be scaled freely, designated and arranged, and made available to the respective personnel in different views

MACHINES.access is a VPN solution used to provide direct remote access to the machine. Remote access to MACHINES.insight is also made possible by MACHINES.access. This solution enables detailed insight into the machine from afar.

The networking of very different systems via the Internet permits a multitude of applications. Here security plays a major role. With MACHINES.access, our own development which is fully integrated into MACHINES.cloud and based on open VPN technology, it is possible to establish direct remote access to machines using a computer, tablet or smartphone. In this way, the user obtains remote access to MACHINES.insight, the Linux remote shell or displays using VNC. Connected control units can be updated directly or debugged via a Codesys Gateway.

The Cloud solution has been optimized for the world of mobile machines, and features a quick testing possibility for machine-Cloud connection and use. Open, secure and standardized Cloud interfaces are used here. As specialists for the automation, networking and electrification of mobile machines, we permit the integration of machines into everyday work at the office through our MACHINES.cloud platform. For this purpose, MACHINES.cloud offers user and device management via a web interface that can be operated from the PC, tablet or smartphone. The data collected on the TCG modules can be visualized, and act as the basis for geo-localization or the triggering of alarms. Using the live view, machine data can be presented via various widgets in real-time. The SCADA widget permits individual adaptation of the visualization. Whereas most telematics systems today reach their limits in the visualization of machine data, we go one step further and also offer the appropriate infrastructure for the integration and automation of business processes. The connection of MACHINES.cloud to third-party systems such as ERP, CRM, FSM or BI is facilitated by a REST interface. In this way, users can retain the overview of their key figures at any time, from anywhere in the world. Market launch times for new services and business models can quickly be implemented using the “Rapid Prototyping” approach.

Diverse standard tools and a flexible and open ecosystem form the basis for implementing even short-lived business models at low cost and minimum risk. The open approach of “Manufacturer Independence” offers the necessary investment security. Together with a strong partner network, we advise and support you in the implementation of your projects, services and business models.

The well-established MicroControl software product saves time and offers more security in implementation.

The CANpieFD driver is an open interface, an open source project for the development of CAN applications. Slave and Master stacks do not have to be adapted to changing environments which prevents damage to the software. CANpieFD is available for a variety of different microcontrollers (currently more than 160). CANpie and CANpieFD are registered trademarks of MicroControl.

The CANopen / CANopen FD Master protocol stack offers versatile configuration options and forms the basis for controlling and monitoring complex CANopen networks. The CANopen Master protocol stack contains the full functionality for the integration of the CANopen standards CiA 301, CiA 302 and CiA 305 in control systems.

The software is a standard equipment of the successful µMIC control units – a MicroControl product development which is designed to meet the needs of demanding environments.

CANopen Master or CANopenFD Master are optionally available as “Safety” versions (EN 50325-5 compliant).

As a complementary service MicroControl also offers implementation in the target system.

The CANopen / CANopen FD Slave protocol stack is optimized for low resource consumption and is ideally suited to run intelligent sensors and actuators. The protocol stack contains the full functionality for the integration of the CANopen standards CiA 301 (FD: CiA 1301) and CiA 305 in customer devices.

This software has been developed to meet the requirements of small microcontrollers as they are typically used in sensor technology. MicroControl protocol stacks are used in thousands of applications in harsh environments worldwide.

For the add-on “Safety” an EN 50325-5 compliant implementation is available.

J1939 protocol stack from MicroControl ensures quick and secure integration of J1939 standards in customer devices.

These advantages are particularly used in mobile systems technology – such as Diesel power units – on an international scale.

Simultaneous use of J1939 and CANopen Slave in one application is facilitated by the Bridge function. Its advantage is the considerably reduced time needed for calibration and parameterization of devices. All protocols are addressed and used in the same way.

The CANopen/CANopenFD Bootloader protocol stack contains the full functionality for the integration of a bootloader in customer devices according to CANopen specifications. Updating devices is facilitated considerably.

The CANopen Download Tool facilitates updating the target hardware and installation of new programs.

This free and ready-to-use PC software is included in every bootloader.