A new family of network-interface modules, dubbed netJack, has been launched to quickly and easily add or change fieldbus and Industrial Ethernet protocols in automation devices. Thirteen different protocols are supported, including fieldbuses, such as DeviceNet and Profibus, and Industrial Ethernet protocols, such as EtherCAT, Ether/IP and Profinet — in both master and slave versions. Configuring an automation product to use a particular protocol is just a matter of inserting the appropriate netJack module. This IP 40-rated netJack module uses a simple connection interface to the host that reduces parts costs by eliminating components such as mounting rails. — Hilscher North America, Lisle, Ill.
Quickly switch between fieldbus protocols with this module
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