FACTORY AUTOMATION

Modern factories are controlled by sophisticated electronic systems, employing sensors, actuators and PLC linked via RS-232, RS-485, CAN, Profibus, Industrial Ethernet...

What if...

...there weren't problems with grounding of data cables?

...you could avoid assistance calls due to cabling-related issues?

...you could get rid of RF noises and interferences?

...you could lay data cables everywhere, even by high voltage cables?

The Solution?

It's easy... it's plastic fiber



What do you do if:

- RF noise hampers transmission?
You use shielded cables and lay them far away from power lines
      or
you use a plastic fiber cable, because it's insensitive to electromagnetic fields and tensures error-free data communication in every circumstance.

- Your PLC experiences accidental faults?
You use a repeater or you lay another cable
      or
you use plastic fiber, because it's immune to RF noise and solves alla cable-related issues.

- Shielded cables create ground loops?
You ground the shield at one end only, reducing the effectiveness of insulation
      or
you use plastic fiber, because it doesn't carry current and acts as an optical insulator.

- Installation and maintenance required skilled and expensive technicians?
You risk having problems later and rely on non-skilled personnel
      or
you use plastic fiber, because it's easy to install and doesn't need maintenance.

- Certification and tests are expensive and time consuming?
You waste time and money,
      or
you use plastic fiber, because it can be tested in real time by naked eye.

- Data cables can't be laid in existing conduits?
You install a new passageway
      or
you use a plastic fiber cable: with a diameter of 2.2mm it fits into even the smallest conduits.

- Moving parts wear the cable?
You use expensive chains and cables for dynamic laying
      or
you use a plastic fiber cable, because it withstands a million bending cycles.

- Copper cables oxidize?
You change them often,
      or
you use plastic fiber, because it's waterproof and carries a 20 years-warranty.

- Data cables are in explosive areas?
You use expensive Ex-D conduits and anti-deflagration cables
      or
you use a plastic fiber cable, because it's an insulator and can be laid in any environment.

- New conduits, skilled technicians, specialty cables...are your costs running out of control?
You risk losing the work,
      or
you use plastic fiber, because it lower cost of ownership lets you be more competitive.

Find out how to make an Industrial Ethernet installation over plastic fiber.

See also:

- Devices for Ethernet transmission over plastic fiber

- Devices for serial transmission over plastic fiber