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Ethernet starter kits foster industrial networking applications

Aug. 9, 2013

WAGO Corporation says that its Ethernet 2.0 (IP20) and Speedway (IP67) Ethernet Starter Kits can offer a low-cost approach to industrial network installation training.

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WAGO Corporation says that its Ethernet 2.0 (IP20) and Speedway (IP67) Ethernet Starter Kits can offer a low-cost approach to industrial network installation training. Developed to provide the fundamental elements of the WAGO-I/O-SYSTEM, the ETHERNET Starter Kits from WAGO Corporation deliver comprehensive I/O nodes for industrial networking applications, complete with software site licenses and hardware. Based on WAGO’s IP20 and IP67 control platforms, the kits feature supplementary I/O modules, power supplies and cabling.

Augmenting the kits are free, downloadable sample applications including: visualization, controlling process digital inputs and outputs, controlling rotating machinery and processing the fieldbus controller’s real-time clock. The company is a specialist spring pressure connection technology that eliminates loose wires resulting from vibration and temperature cycling, while providing highly reliable, corrosion-resistant and maintenance-free connections. A Quick Start Guide and Tools & Documents DVD are also included in the kits, to better support training, says Wago.

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As described by the company, two kits are available:

IP20 ETHERNET 2.0 PLC with SD Card:

The IP20 ETHERNET Starter Kit contains: the model 750-880 ETHERNET 2.0 PLC with SD Card, a 2-channel DI and DO modules, power supply, 2-way digital input simulator and end module. The 750-880 blends IT-style flexibility and PLC functionality, demonstrating large-scale programming, data logging, backup/restore and more via SD Card. Learn more.

IP67 SPEEDWAY Ethernet:

The IP67 Starter Kit introduces cabinet-free automation via prominent protocols such as Modbus/TCP and EtherNetI/P. It features a SPEEDWAY programmable controller with Ethernet ports, 8-channel DO and spacer modules, power supply rocker switch and RJ-45 to cable breakout module. Learn more.

For additional information, visit www.wago.us. Contact WAGO at 1-800-DIN-RAIL or [email protected].

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Matt Vincent | Senior Editor

Matt Vincent is a B2B technology journalist, editor and content producer with over 15 years of experience, specializing in the full range of media content production and management, as well as SEO and social media engagement best practices, for both Cabling Installation & Maintenance magazine and its website CablingInstall.com. He currently provides trade show, company, executive and field technology trend coverage for the ICT structured cabling, telecommunications networking, data center, IP physical security, and professional AV vertical market segments. Email: [email protected]