Bus coupler connects directly to the cloud

EK9160 Beckhoff's new Internet-of-Things (IoT) bus coupler establishes a direct connection to the cloud without any special program. In conjunction with Beckhoff's EtherCat I/O terminals, the plug-and-play EK9160 can be used to transmit a wide range of machine and building data to the cloud, including parameters such as pressure, temperature, vibration and energy consumption.

What's new? The bus coupler, which hit the market in late spring.

Benefits Simpler and standardized integration of I/O data with cloud-based communication and data services. The system requires no special engineering tools.

Beckhoff Automation LLC, Savage, Minn., 952-890-0000, www.beckhoff.com