Industrial Communication

The EtherNet IP network provides plant-wide network systems using open, industry-standard networking technologies. It enables real-time control and information in discrete, continuous process, batch, safety, drive, motion, and high availability applications. It supports non-industrial and industrial communications on a common network infrastructure. SMC has numerous products with EtherNet IP connectivity. Custom Add-On Profile (AOP) for RSLogix™ 5000 are available for EX250, EX260, EX500 products. AOP enable users to easily configure SMC fieldbus products with Logix based PLC

SMC has several products with EtherCAT connectivity. Ethernet for Control Automation Technology (EtherCAT) - is an Ethernet-based fieldbus system, invented by Beckhoff Automation. The protocol is standardized in IEC 61158 and is suitable for both hard and soft real-time requirements in automation technology.

The goal during development of EtherCAT was to apply Ethernet for automation applications requiring short data update times (also called cycle times; ≤ 100 µs) with low communication jitter (for precise synchronization purposes; ≤ 1 µs) and reduced hardware costs.

Build your future factory with SMC Digital Architecture solutions: harness the power of real-time monitoring and data-driven decisions to effectively manage systems, improving productivity, quality, flexibility, and innovation. SMC Digital Architecture seamlessly integrates IO-Link sensor data into cloud systems or processes it at the edge with OPC-UA. Our scalable system allows for easy integration of up to 100 sensors without new conduit or plant infrastructure changes. By eliminating PLC systems, operations become more efficient and cost-effective. Additionally, our solutions optimize data transmission, achieving a 100x more efficient rates without requiring network gear upgrades. Benefit from simplified sensor data integration and transmission without the need for extra software or programming cables. With SMC Digital Architecture, streamline your operations and enhance your systems to drive continuous improvement and success.

SMC has several products with IO-Link connectivity. IO-Link is the first standardized IO technology worldwide (IEC 61131-9) for the communication with sensors and also actuators. The powerful point-to-point communication is based on the long established 3-wire sensor and actuator connection without additional requirements regarding the cable material.

SMC has several products compatible to Ethernet POWERLINK. POWERLINK is a software protocol based on standard Ethernet that provides deterministic and real-real time response time. The POWERLINK protocol is standardized in IEC61158-13 and IEC61784-2.

SMC has several products compatible to Profibus/Profinet/Profisafe. PROFIBUS (Process Field Bus) is a standard for fieldbus communication in automation technology and was first promoted in 1989 by BMBF (German department of education and research) and then used by Siemens. It should not be confused with the PROFINET standard for Industrial Ethernet.

SMC has several products compatible to CC-Link. The CC-Link Open Automation Networks Family are a group of open industrial networks that enable devices from numerous manufacturers to communicate. They are used in a wide variety of industrial automation applications at the machine, cell and line levels.

The Air Management System is available in two basic configurations that vary by the standby regulator used.  The A type utilizes the electro-pneumatic regulator while the B type uses the manual type standby regulator.  Both types include an isolation valve and can be configured as remotes (SA) or as fieldbus connected bases (EN, PN).  The hubs have an extra IO link port for connection to additional devices that can communicate through the system.

• Automated Short and Long-term Standby functionality to conserve air
• Constant compressed Air Pressure, Flow & Temperature measurement
• Automated data stream for leak detection & air performance analysis
• Use the integrated OPC UA Server and/or choose Fieldbus Protocol
• Electronic or Manual pressure setting
• Standard M12 connections
• Add additional sensors via IO-Link & Digital Inputs
• IP65 Ingress protection
• ISO Quality Air achievable with SMC’s AC-D Modular Air Preparation
• Reduce wiring with a secure 100m proprietary wireless transmission range
• Soft Start functionality
• Mechanically compatible with Safety Vent Valves (Cat 4PLe)
• 4 size options to suit differing machines covering 0 – 4,000 l/min & ¼” to 1” ports