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Which PLC5 and SLC5 versions are compatible with ProSoft Ethernet/IP solutions

By Clément Bitsch - Technical Support Engineer Filed in Technology focus, Ethernet Networks In-chassis

PLC-5® and SLC™ 500 processors communicate using the Programmable Controller Communications Commands (PCCC) protocol [...]

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Which Switch for PROFINET?

By Carl Henning - Then-Deputy Director, PI North America Filed in Technology focus, Gateways

Should you use a managed switch or an unmanaged switch with PROFINET? YES! Yes, you should use either a managed or an unmanaged Ethernet switch with PROFINET.

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Which SIM card should I use with my ICX35-HWC?

By Romain Timmer - Technical Support Engineer Filed in Technology focus, Wireless Remote Connectivity Cellular

There are 2 types of SIM cards that could be used with the ICX35-HWC Industrial Cellular Gateway. Get the details on which one your application will require.

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Connect and control industrial assets with ProSoft, powered by the Azure IoT Gateway SDK

By Chipalo Street - Senior Program Manager at Azure IoT Filed in Technology focus,

For businesses around the world, connecting existing assets and devices to the cloud is a first step toward realizing the benefits of the Industrial Internet of Things [...]

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Do you have a PROFIBUS PA network that needs to be connected to your PLC?

By Jérome Prat - Technical Support Manager Filed in Technology focus, In-chassis Protocol Conversion

Did you know you can use ProSoft Technology’s PROFIBUS DP Master Solutions in association with a DP/PA coupler to connect your PROFIBUS PA devices to your control network [...]

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Crash Course: Client/Server/Master/Slave

By Jérôme Prat - Technical Support Manager Filed in Technology focus,

Sometimes, if you're not used to dealing with industrial communications, you may not exactly know what some terms mean, like master or client.

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