Still waiting for the bus

Article Abstract:

The lack of an international standard complicates the field bus system market. Field bus systems are being increasingly used in industrial applications, but there are many different technologies which cannot be used together because of the lack of global standardization. A European standard does exist, but this is considered to have faults. It includes three different protocols from Germany, France and Denmark, but not that of the Fieldbus Foundation. LonWorks technology is becoming increasingly widespread and Honeywell has introduced the Smart Distributed System based on Control Area Network.

Manufacturing industry, Manufacturing industries, Cover Story, Technology application, Buses (Computers)

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Cool for Cat 6

Article Abstract:

Networks Telecom 99 Show at Birmingham's National Exhibition Centre is vigorously promoting Category 6 products, despite the lack of relevant standards. Confident that there will be no change in the main performance requirements set out in the draft standards for Cat 6/Class E cabling systems, manufacturers have pressed ahead with developing new systems and components.

Equipment and supplies, Electric equipment, Electricians, Electrical equipment and supplies

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Echelon holds the chips

Article Abstract:

Merlin Gerin's BatiBUS system is installed in more than 3000 operations, the majority in France. It was introduced as a system for the control of building services. Echelon's LonWorks system is suitable for all types of control applications using the Neuron chip.

Prepackaged software, Electrical equipment & supplies, not elsewhere classified, Evaluation, Product information, Echelon Corp., Control systems

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