Two new additions to the Studio 5000 design software allow for industrial engineers to design machines and processes more efficiently. The Simulation Interface tool transforms how users design, test, validate and commission systems using digital engineering. The tool connects a system’s controller to advanced simulation and modeling tools. Users can then simulate how products or processes with dynamic properties will behave in production. The Application Code Manager (ACM) tool allows users to automatically generate documentation for projects after creating a template and placeholders for data. The ACM also allows users to import information from architect tools, which reduces rework.
Sitara AM2x MCU
The Sitara AM2x microcontroller portfolio combines processor-level performance with MCU design simplicity to enable real-time control, networking and analytics applications at the edge. The portfolio enables 10 times the computing capability of traditional, flash-based MCUs. The Sitara AM243x device features up to four Arm Cortex-R5F cores running up to 800 MHz each, with integrated real-time control and industrial communications to simplify factory automation. Integrated stacks support common industrial protocols and gigabit Ethernet with TSN. The on-chip security features help engineers meet encryption requirements, while functional safety mechanisms and collateral can help achieve up to SIL 3 for industrial systems.
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NearFi Coupler
NearFi is the new contactless real-time transmission technology from Phoenix Contact. With protocol-independent Ethernet communication, it facilitates flexible application possibilities for all Ethernet protocols. With NearFi couplers, power (24 V, 2 A) and real-time Ethernet data (100 Mbps, full duplex) can be transmitted across an air gap of up to 10 mm. You can use this technology to replace connections subject to wear and slip rings in industrial applications and minimize costs caused by failures.