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Complete Infrastructure for Cloud-Based IoT Applications

Seamless Communication at Every Level

In 2019, Pepperl+Fuchs acquired the business of Comtrol Corporation, a US-based pioneer in industrial Ethernet communication and IO-Link Masters.
By expanding its range of Ethernet-based communication products and field-interface devices with industrial Ethernet switches, serial to Ethernet gateways, and IO-Link masters with OPC UA standard, Pepperl+Fuchs offers a comprehensive portfolio that seamlessly integrates into your plant while enabling data flow from field devices directly into the cloud.

Innovative Technologies

  • Complete IoT infrastructure from a single source

  • Seamless integration into customer’s application

  • IO-Link Masters with OPC-UA for cloud computing

  • MultiLink™ provides data access to multiple controllers

  • More than 30 years of experience in industrial Ethernet

Your Solution for Cloud-Based Applications

ICE2/ICE3 Series IO-Link Masters

ICE2/ICE3 Series IO-Link Masters

ICE2 (EtherNet/IP) and ICE3 (PROFINET) series IO-Link masters from Pepperl+Fuchs provide the most versatile industrial IO-Link master solutions supporting the industry’s leading protocols, including EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, and MODBUS TCP. The modules come with a full web-based configuration approach with no need for any additional software or a higher-level PLC. Together with an integrated OPC-UA interface, the IO-Link masters are the ideal solution for cloud-based and hybrid systems.

Go to: ICE2 Series IO-Link Masters (EtherNet/IP)
Go to: ICE3 Series IO-Link Masters (PROFINET)
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Using the Benefits of OPC UA

OPC UA, short for Open Platform Communications Unified Architecture, enables the platform-independent, interoperable, and cross-vendor collaboration of machines in production and makes communication between machines and systems possible—both in closed networks and via internet. OPC UA can be used in parallel with standard industrial machine control systems, enabling the transfer of value-added data to the cloud.

Find out more about this and other applications of the open data exchange standard OPC UA in our blog.

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RocketLinx Ethernet Switches

RocketLinx® Managed and Unmanaged Ethernet Switches

The RocketLinx® series of managed and unmanaged industrial Ethernet switches are designed to meet both performance and environmental demands. They are made for applications that require extended operating temperatures, rugged housings, high-performance communication, and reliable data transfer. Users can choose from a comprehensive selection of Power-over-Ethernet and Gigabit switches that meet the full range of customer needs.

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DeviceMaster serial gateways

DeviceMaster® Serial Gateways

DeviceMaster® serial to Ethernet gateways enable superior device networking capabilitiesto connect RS-232/422/485 serial devices like barcode scanners, weight scales, and RFID readers to Ethernet or industrial Ethernet networks running Ethernet/IP, MODBUS TCP, or PROFINET. The DeviceMaster gateways feature enhanced security, including SSL & SSH management and SSL serial data stream encryption. Products are available with different connector options and support DIN rail, panel, and rack mounting.

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Four TCP-Based Communication Protocols That Are Key to IIoT

The future of automation is characterized by terms such as Industry 4.0, IIoT, smart factories and smart devices. For this smart networking, the devices must be IIoT-capable—in other words, standardized, scalable, IT- and OT-capable, and interoperable. In addition, they must be able to communicate securely. Various communication protocols are available for implementing this smart communication, such as MQTT, OPC UA, AMQP, and REST API.

In our multi-part series of blog articles, you can find out which properties characterize these IIoT communication protocols and for which applications they are particularly suitable.

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What is MQTT and how does it work?

Learn more about the compact, binary, open, and easy-to-implement publish/subscribe messaging protocol MQTT.

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What is OPC UA and how does it work?

TCP-based communication protocols enable smart communication all the way to the cloud. Learn more about the interoperability, real-time behavior, security, implementation, and application of OPC UA.

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What is AMQP and how does it work?

Find out more about the key features of the interoperable asynchronous publish/subscribe communication protocols AMQP. We take a closer look at the interoperability, real-time behaviour, security, implementation, and typical applications of AMQP compared to MQTT.

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What is REST API and how does it work?

IIoT-capable devices are needed to implement smart networking structures. Learn in this blog article what is REST API or a RESTful interface, its interoperability, security, implementation, and usage.

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Flexible Plant Modernization with Serial Gateways

Serial gateways for connecting serial devices to modern Ethernet networks.

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Do you have questions about the portfolio of IO-Link gateways, DeviceMaster® gateways, and switches? Do you want to receive more information about our industrial communication solutions? We are happy to help! Simply fill out the contact form to send us a message, or arrange a personal consultation with one of our experts.

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