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HMS Networks releases the world’s first industrial 5G router and starterkit
HMS Networks now releases the first commercially available industrial 5G router optimized for industrial private networks. The Wireless Router 5G supports Ericsson Industry Connect 5G networks and allows users to get started with 5G in their own location. HMS also offers a ready-made starterkit for test and evaluation of typical industrial use cases. For early adopters The Wireless Router 5G is developed by HMS Networks’ technology initiative “HMS Labs” and allows early adopters of 5G to try out the new technology. It is the first commercially available Industrial 5G router optimized for private networks to pass the CE conformance test. With 5G in a factory, users benefit from a wireless…
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Ewon and NVISO partner to bring IIoT cybersecurity to new levels
With the cyber threat landscape constantly evolving, Ewon, a business unit within HMS Networks and the global leader in industrial remote connectivity, has partnered with NVISO, an expert in cybersecurity, to bring industrial cybersecurity to the next level. More than ever, it is critical to protect factories from malicious attacks. HMS Networks is currently developing the next generation Ewon products which will feature market-leading, entreprise-grade security protection. A key element in this security initiative is the partnership with cybersecurity expert NVISO who will help ensuring that the Ewon offering prevents, detects and responds strongly to cyberattacks. How the partnership works Instead of a yearly audit which typically focuses on the…
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New Intesis gateway for integration of Electric Vehicle Chargers into Modbus-based BMSs
HMS Networks announces a new Intesis™ protocol translator that enables monitoring and control of OCPP 1.6-based Electric Vehicle Chargers from any Modbus based BMS. A growing need for charging Electric Vehicles in buildings The Electric Vehicle (EV) industry has been growing exponentially during the last years and it is here to stay. According to the International Energy Agency, there were about 7.3 million chargers installed worldwide in 2019. The chargers are available in all sorts of facilities: private parking lots, public buildings, shopping malls, public transportation, etc. Installing chargers in buildings helps to promote the EV industry and speeds up the move towards renewable energy. However, it also represents a…
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HMS Networks becomes IEC 62443-4-1-certified for secure product development lifecycle
As of October 2020, HMS Networks is certified according to the IEC62443-4-1:2018 standard. The certification process was performed by TÜV Rheinland to validate a secure product development lifecycle process within industrial automation and control systems. Security through a certified development process IEC62443-4-1 is part of the IEC 62443-4:2018(E) standard which specifies the process requirements for secure development of products used in industrial automation and control systems. Receiving the IEC62443-4-1 certificate is yet another step on HMS’s cybersecurity journey. The certificate confirms that HMS has a process in place for secure product design, technology to handle vulnerability disclosures, and the ability to transparently work with customers to help them manage security…
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Ixxat CANnector – The swiss army knife for CAN
HMS Networks now introduces Ixxat® CANnector, a flexible solution for logging, bridging and extending CAN networks. Complementing the existing CAN@net NT and CANbridge NT series, CANnector offers additional interfaces and functions, as well as data logging functionality. Since it is compatible with CAN@net NT and CANbridge NT, CANnector enables easy expansion of existing installations. A flexible all-rounder – logger, bridge and range extender Like CAN@net and CANbridge NT, CANnector is a stand-alone device, which means that no PC is needed. In addition to a generic CANnector, three preconfigured versions are offered: CANnector Range – For simple CAN(FD) range extension via Ethernet or as a CAN interface connected to the PC…
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New Ixxat Smart Grid Gateways for IEC 61850 and IEC 60870 with LTE support
Ixxat® SG-gateways enable communication between industrial automation devices and energy networks. HMS Networks is now extending the Ixxat SG-gateway line with new versions including a 4G/LTE modem for cellular connectivity as well as 4-port Ethernet switching capabilities, giving users additional energy networking options for substations and power plants. For several energy networking use cases – mini-RTU, gateway and remote access Ixxat SG-gateways are used in many areas of energy automation, e.g. in modern pow-er plants and in largescale energy consumer installations for retrofitting systems and digitalizing substations. The SG-gateways are used for different purposes: They con-nect energy control networks with industrial automation devices, enable remote access, act as gateways between…
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Ewon DataMailbox – remote access to machine data just got a lot easier!
HMS Networks now launches Ewon® DataMailbox, a secure freemium cloud-based solution allowing machine builders and factory owners to easily access data from their machines anywhere in the world. What is Ewon DataMailbox? DataMailbox is an online data buffer that enables easy retrieval of data from machines. It is a part of the Ewon Talk2M cloud service. How it works The Ewon routers Cosy and Flexy connect to a remote machine and send data via Ethernet or cellular connection to the Talk2M cloud. The DataMailbox is a part of Talk2M allowing application developers to easily retrieve historical data from multiple Ewon gateways using a simple API call. The results Customers can…
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HMS Networks AB (publ) acquires a majority of Procentec B.V.
Procentec´s offering ensures reliable network infrastructure for industrial networks such as PROFIBUS, PROFINET, EtherNet/IP and other industrial Ethernet standards. The portfolio includes key products ProfiTrace, ProfiHub, ComBricks, Atlas and Osiris which help field technicians perform network monitoring, analysis and troubleshooting in an easy way – on site in factories as well as remotely, preventing undesired manufacturing downtime. »Procentec fills a gap in HMS´ offering within communication infrastructure. Industrial networks are vital in industrial processes, and Procentec´s products and services improve uptime and data availability significantly in these critical networks» says Staffan Dahlström, CEO of HMS Networks, and continues »With Procentec, HMS gets access to an aftermarket business related to the…
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HMS unveils the second generation Anybus Communicator – connecting devices and machines into the future
20 years after the original release, HMS Networks now announces its second-generation Anybus® Communicator™ – a line of high-performing gateways for connecting devices and machines to industrial networks. Anybus Communicator for EtherNet/IP is now available and versions covering additional networks will be released later in 2020 and 2021. 2nd generation Anybus Communicator – 20 years of HMS experience put in a powerful new package On the market for almost 20 years, the Anybus Communicator line from HMS Networks is the market-leading gateway family for serial to fieldbus and industrial Ethernet connectivity. Popular among device manufacturers, machine builders and system integrators all over the world, millions of devices and machines today…
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New Intesis gateway makes communication between PROFINET and BACnet easy
HMS Networks announces a new Intesis™ protocol translator for communication between PROFINET PLCs on factory floors and Building Management Systems with BACnet IP/MSTP. With this, full data integration, monitoring, and control is enabled between factory floors and building facilities. Key objectives can be achieved with factory-to-building communication In factories, it is essential that environmental dimensions such as temperature, humidity, and air quality are controlled and monitored automatically to ensure optimal conditions for manufacturing and working staff. And, by ensuring efficient control of facilities such as HVAC and lighting systems, factory owners can save a lot of energy and manage emergency situations in a safe way. However, when system integrators plan…
