Industrial
Communications.
The link between entire control systems
and how they cooperate,
industrial communications form
the framework for successful integration.
Industrial
Communications.
As with humans, communication is the foundation behind how machines interact amongst each other and how well they cooperate. This comes in the form of industrial protocols – from worldwide standards such as EtherNet/IP, PROFINET and Modbus through to proprietary languages the machine may use as its dialect. Much like us, it’s imperative the right language is being spoken to ensure the right message is interpreted and the best response is relayed. A strong level of communication between equipment ensures reliable and efficient information is conveyed, benefitting control systems through greater levels of control and additional feedback.
We offer a wide range of skills in industrial communications, from the span of network topology design right down to the bits composing an individual device’s driver. We have a portfolio of experience on many protocols, ranging from serial (RS232, DH+, IO Link etc.) through to Ethernet (EtherNet/IP, EtherCAT, PROFINET etc.).
Network Integration
Remote Access
Industrial Internet of Things
No matter how simple a communications path is, every device requires a network to support it. From simple point-to-point networks through to complex topologies, we can cater to your requirements to build, merge, or improve your network architecture to include new devices and systems. Modernisation also introduces new ways of managing and extending conventional networks, introducing remote connection and accessibility of many devices and systems over internet connectivity and cloud services.
We provide services in bringing your network into the future by servicing and designing tailored solutions to provide you with the best topology for your needs – from speed to robustness, we have you covered.
Range of Protocols
Decades of Experience
Tailored Interface Solutions
At some point in every plant’s journey, there comes a time third-party hardware becomes part of a vendor-specific control system. Often machines from different continents have a different protocol preference than here at home, and individual devices tend to use proprietary languages or assemblies that require interfacing to completely assimilate. From printers to machine controllers, we can determine the best approach and follow it through to bring you the level of integration your plant needs.
We have decades of experience in combining many multi-protocol and multi-vendor devices, able to take advantage of gateway devices or write specific code to achieve full integration between machines and equipment.
Device-Level Communication
Driver Integration
Custom Formatting and Data
Communication protocols have been around for as long as we have – from simple serial strings through to lengthy Ethernet packets, protocols and networks have helped us intelligently relay masses of data to achieve everyday things, like printing a page or accessing the internet. Industrial device drivers allow us to interpret and package this data for fast and efficient transmission to and from equipment using printer, scanner and coding interfaces. Drivers can range from simple data assemblies through to advanced proprietary languages and often require interpretation and programming to achieve full integration into a control system.
We provide custom interface solutions for equipment direct from your control system, offering flexibility in vendor and protocol to best suit your network.
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Strong communication is the foundation of success.
Establishing robust and efficient comms is what we do best – with the assortment of protocols around today, let us get things on the same level for you.
From single devices through to expansive control system networks, we provide scalable options to network, interface and configure communications for a range of equipment and machinery.