Industrial Automation Specialists are responsible for designing, improving, and supporting systems in manufacturing and process plants. They work with Industrial Automation devices like Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Supervisory Controls (SCADA), Industrial Ethernet Switches (IES), Human-Machine Interfaces (HMI), variable frequency motor drives (VFD), and a wide variety of networked actuators, sensors, and other IIOT. Most of these devices can be connected with Industrial Ethernet copper and fiber cables running a variety of industrial protocols like ProfiNET, EtherNet/IP, Modbus-TCP, EtherCAT, and CC-Link.
When something goes wrong in a process, the Controls Engineer or Industrial Electrician is often called in to determine if the problem is related to control logic, devices, or the Industrial Ethernet cable between devices. Controls Engineers support a wide variety of equipment and processes and need tools to determine if problems are in the network cable, the devices, or device configurations. Click here to learn more about our Industrial Ethernet Cabling resources.
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Jim Davis
Regional Marketing Engineer, North America & Latin America
Jim Davis has been working in the cabling industry for over 25 years. For the last 18 years, he has worked at Fluke Networks, first as the Sales Director for Latin America, and more recently as a Regional Marketing Engineer.
Jim has worked on International Cabling Standards Committees, is a frequent speaker at industry trade shows and has participated in dozens of manufacturer’s conferences.
Jim’s objective is to bring the experience of the Industry, the Market and the Lab to you and present it in way that the common user can understand.
Wayne Allen
Regional Marketing Engineer, Asia Pacific
Wayne is an experienced member of the Fluke Networks team and has been associated with Fluke and Fluke Networks products for the past 26 years in many diverse roles. Currently Fluke Networks’ Product Marketing Engineer for the Asia Pacific Region, Wayne is responsible for pre-sales technical support for Fluke Networks products within the region.
Wayne initially joined Philips Scientific and Industrial Electronics in 1989 (the then agents for Fluke in Australia and New Zealand – Wayne went on to became part of the Fluke team in 1990). Prior to joining Philips, he spent 12 years with the Department of Defence in various technical roles as a specialist in military communications.
Christian Schillab
Regional Marketing Engineer, Europe & Middle East
Christian Schillab has been working for Fluke Networks Europe since 1997 as a Marketing Engineer for Media Test Products. As a member of German Standards DKE/GAK 715.3.2 and AK 651.2.1 he actively participates as expert on the topics of field and component testing and prior to that in the FrameRelay and ATM forum. Previously, he has worked for various North American manufacturers of Telecom Test & Measurement products, namely Spectron, NAVTEL and Nextest - in various sales, marketing and market development positions for Europe, Middle East and Africa.
Related Resources & Downloads
Industrial Ethernet networks are the backbone of many of today’s connected factories and Industrial Automation systems. Cabling, copper or fiber optic, is a major cause of downtime in these time-sensitive industrial control networks.
We understand that as plant electricians, instrument technicians, and control engineers one of your top priorities has to be avoiding downtime. When something goes wrong in a process, it’s not always easy to determine if the problem is related to control logic, devices, or the Industrial Ethernet cable between devices. Here we have put together a range of resources that will help you better understand how to validate, troubleshoot, and maintain your cabling to quickly determine if problems are in the network cable, the connectors, or the devices. Make sure you’re doing everything you can to prevent line downtime and to get back up and running quickly if problems do arise.
Videos
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Video: Easier Industrial Ethernet Troubleshooting by Fluke Networks - Learn how to pinpoint and solve cable problems faster in your Industrial Ethernet environment.
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Video: Faster Industrial Ethernet Installs by Fluke Networks - Learn how cable testers can speed startup and uncover problems before they affect your network.
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Video: Testing M12X with the DSX CableAnalyzer - See how the rugged M12 Connector can help you validate the performance of these connections to avoid problems when starting up a new line and prevent unscheduled downtime.
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Video: Industrial Ethernet Cabling – Testing the “E” in MICE - See how to test the three levels of “E” Electromagnetic susceptibility to performance specifications.
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Video: Choosing the Right Limit for Industrial Ethernet Testing - Whether you’re testing M12 or RJ45, it's critical to select the right limit for your industrial ethernet cable connector. This video discusses different standards and how to test against them using the Versiv / DSX CableAnalyzer™.
Documents
Are you interested in learning more about Industrial Ethernet Cable validation, troubleshooting or maintenance? These resources will help you get started with the quick tips and standards you should know.
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Technical Reference Poster: Industrial Ethernet Cable Testing - This digital poster will give you a quick reference to Industrial Cable Topologies, ethernet cable connectors, and more.
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Learn About: Industrial Ethernet Copper Cabling - Learn about cabling standards and testing to avoid those difficult to troubleshoot start-up delays and set yourself up to maximize your Industrial Ethernet uptime.
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White Paper: Industrial Ethernet Standards Paving the Way for the Next Industrial Revolution - Make sense of the Industrial Ethernet buzz words and standards and how they fit in your world of industrial controls.
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Product Brochure: Industrial Ethernet Cable Test Solutions - Learn about the Industrial Ethernet cable testing products offered from Fluke Networks. Feel free to contact us directly to discuss the solution that’s right for you.
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Industrial Ethernet Cable Field Test Requirements - Developed in conjunction with Rockwell Automation, provides users, consultants and engineers with a guide to developing contractual specifications and executing cable tests for new Industrial Ethernet copper network deployments or major retrofits.
Support
Fluke Networks has an extensive group of experts ready to help you with your pre and post-purchase needs.
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Interactive Guide: Testing Industrial Ethernet Cabling with the DSX CableAnalyzer - This interactive guide will help you to determine how to set-up your DSX CableAnalzyer for the Industrial Ethernet cable testing you want to perform.
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