Network Diagnostics: Best Practices and Pitfalls to Avoid
Spotting network saturation points and quickly identifying and replacing bad ports to minimize downtime are key benefits of using the right diagnostic tools for industrial networks.Keeping automation networks running efficiently has become one of the most important requirements for maintaining an efficient industrial automation system. Thankfully, the managers entrusted with this critical task can turn to a number of diagnostic tools that can help them find ways to fine tune networks for more efficiency or fix problems when they inevitably arise.The shift to Ethernet has dramatically expanded the size of many industrial networks, and it’s also brought significant speed increases, ...
Understanding Usability Implications When Selecting Engineering Software
Picking the right software helps improve efficiency and profitabilityWhen it comes down to a final analysis of automation systems, “usability” is perhaps the ultimate goal. It covers all aspects of user requirements, from speed and functionality to ease of use and size.When integration and design teams are analyzing the software they’ll use for automation systems, usability comes down to a handful of core issues. First, the programs must do the jobs they have, and it must let them do these jobs quickly and efficiently. Reliability is mandatory, and ease of use should go beyond the initial setup and basic use ...
Understanding Benefits and Security Implications of Using Wireless for Safety
A look at the multiple benefits of using wireless for industrial safety applications, along with a detailed discussion of implications and pitfalls to avoid when implementing the latest wireless security measures.In recent years, wireless communication systems have become ubiquitous. A standard feature in your local coffee shop, wireless networks have also been increasing in industrial and manufacturing settings, delivering value and reliability even in the harshest environments. As such, their growth continues strong in this sector, particularly for safety applications.“Historically, industrial safety involves three scenarios: when something is moving on its own, when something is moving on a piece of ...
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