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Whether you’re looking for technical deep dives, best practices, or the latest trends, our archive comprises of tons of knowledge to help you stay informed. Explore our collection and revisit key discussions that drive operational excellence.
A robust data interfacing solution to easily store and retrieve plant data using a wide variety of tools (Part 2)
This is Part 2 of our case study on enhancing efficiency in platinum processing. If you have not read Part 1, click...
Integrating a real-time data storage solution with an existing plant infrastructure (Part 1)
A global mining company sought to enhance efficiency, reduce energy use, and improve product quality in platinum...
Effective system adoption through a people-centred approach
Our vision: ‘Operational excellence unlocked at every level’ drives our commitment to ensuring the timely and...
Leveraging the Anybus ProfiHub B5+R to reduce common network faults and build a robust, high-availability PROFIBUS DP network
A large platinum mine in South Africa experienced a complete PROFIBUS network failure within one of its main Motor...
Building success on the fundamentals of operational excellence
In the previous article, we explored how operational excellence extends beyond traditional management, emphasising a...
Reduce energy consumption in buildings with AC Cloud Control
Intesis’ Air Conditioning (AC) Cloud Control is a cloud-based remote-control system that allows comfortable and...
Revolutionising HVAC systems for a more sustainable future
Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems are key in buildings' energy consumption and greenhouse gas...
Harnessing the power of the right air conditioning connectivity in the hotel industry
Strengthening the relationship between guest comfort and hotel reputation can drive more bookings while reducing...
Steady growth in industrial network market
Market shares 2024 according to HMS Networks – fieldbus, industrial Ethernet and wireless. Every year, HMS Networks...
Moving beyond master and slave terminology
The terms "master" and "slave" have long been used in technology to describe the relationship between a controlling...
An introduction to operational excellence
Operational excellence goes beyond mere operational management. It represents a strategic mindset and a culture of...
Driving productivity with LineView Training
In light of our partnership with LineView Solutions, our team has taken up the opportunity to equip themselves with...
Exciting new launch: Onsite ProfiDay
IDX is excited to announce the launch of our onsite ProfiDay offering. This is available to all industries and...
Introducing our partnership with Lineview Solutions
We are excited to announce our partnership with LineView Solutions, a leading UK-based company specialising in smart...
Optimise PROFIBUS and PROFINET network performance
As a field technician handling PROFIBUS and PROFINET systems, it is crucial to recognise the common errors that can...
Delighted customer shares experience
We recently assisted a client in rectifying damage to the Anybus ABC4090 Communicator caused by incorrect power usage...
Price decrease on PROFIBUS connectors
PROFIBUS connectors play a crucial role in industrial automation and data exchange systems by facilitating smooth...
PROFIBUS Standards: Functional bonding and shielding
Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) and earthing issues can significantly impact the performance of your network. By...
PROFIBUS Standards: Terminations
What is the Volts Direct Current (VDC) required for optimal operation of a PROFIBUS DP termination circuit? Get the...
PROFIBUS Standards: Segment cable lengths
Finding the perfect balance between PROFIBUS cable length and network speed is crucial. While longer cable segments...
PROFIBUS Standards: PROFIBUS device addressing and segment allocations
Learn about PROFIBUS device addressing and segment allocations and its importance in establishing efficient...
PROFIBUS Standards: Connector wiring
Master the art of PROFIBUS cable wiring with our latest video on PROFIBUS Standards: Connector Wiring. If you're...
PROFIBUS Standards: Cable clearance
Did you know that even with measures like shielding and differential signals, PROFIBUS cables can still be affected by...
PROFIBUS Fault Finding Tips: Too many devices on a segment
Are you experiencing communication issues due to too many devices on a single segment? Check out this video for some...
PROFIBUS Fault Finding Tips: Long segment length
Did you know that the limit for the maximum amount of cable used within a single segment of a PROFIBUS DP network is...
PROFIBUS Fault Finding Tips: Duplicate addresses
A duplicate address occurs when there is more than one device on a network with the same PROFIBUS address. Duplicate...
PROFIBUS Fault Finding Tips: Electrostatic and electromagnetic interference
Are you tired of dealing with electrostatic and electromagnetic interference on your PROFIBUS networks? Well, we have...
PROFIBUS Fault Finding Tips: Wiring short circuits and cable faults
Short circuits and cable faults can create havoc on your PROFIBUS wiring system, leading to unplanned downtime. Take...
PROFIBUS Fault Finding Tips: Over termination
Want to learn how to troubleshoot PROFIBUS communication issues related to over-terminations? Check out this...
PROFIBUS Fault Finding Tips: Missing termination
Are you experiencing communication issues with your PROFIBUS network? It could be due to a missing termination! Learn...
Digital convergence
Industrie 4.0, the Internet of things, Big Data, Artificial Intelligence, Real-time Data Analytics, and others convey...
Digital communications in building automation systems
This video discusses the digital systems that are used in Building Automation Systems. Topics discussed include:...
ProfiTrace training
ProfiTrace is a diagnostics bus monitor for PROFIBUS DP and PA networks. In this webinar, we discuss the ProfiTrace...
Proactive PROFIBUS DP maintenance strategies
In this webinar, Kyle Roos (SA Regional PROFIBUS/PROFINET Association Chairman, PROFIBUS and PROFINET Site Engineer...
Functional bonding and shielding for industrial networks
An introductory lecture on the functional bonding and shielding requirements for Industrial communications networks....
Introduction to Modbus
In this webinar, Kyle Roos (SA Regional PROFIBUS/PROFINET Association Chairman, PROFIBUS and PROFINET Site Engineer...
Introduction to Industrial Ethernet
In this webinar, Kyle Roos (SA Regional PROFIBUS/PROFINET Association Chairman, PROFIBUS and PROFINET Site Engineer...
Introduction to PROFIBUS DP
In this webinar, Kyle Roos (PROFIBUS & PROFINET Site Engineer and Trainer at Industrial Data Xchange, South...
PROFIBUS fault finding procedures
This PROFIBUS Fault Finding Procedures document contains descriptions of the typical faults that can occur in a...
PROFIBUS audit procedure and checklist
This PROFIBUS Audit Procedure and Checklist document provides the knowledge required to examine the installation and...
Maintaining your PI Server
Once your OSIsoft PI Server and interfaces are set up and running smoothly, the real work begins for the system...
The process of troubleshooting a faulty PROFIBUS DP network
This white paper provides background, insight and knowledge that we gained from our past experiences. We discuss the...
Establishing and maintaining a permanent PROFIBUS monitoring environment
A dedicated resource for your PROFIBUS permanent monitoring requirements, focusing on the ComBricks permanent...
Overview and mitigation of Windows DCOM security changes for OPC Classic (DA)
A summary of the changes and testing procedures required to ascertain whether OPC DA Client and Server applications...
Setting up the Profitrace Troubleshooting Kit
This guide will take you through each step of setting up your ProfiTrace Troubleshooting Kit. It ensures you are ready...
Stay ahead of the game: Insider tech tips from our experts
We strive to provide you with the most comprehensive support possible and to assist you remotely whilst you are...
PROFIBUS audit procedure and checklist
Conducting a PROFIBUS audit can provide valuable insights into the health and performance of your network. It can help...
Adaptive interface solutions from Kvaser
Kvaser introduces a breakthrough in connectivity with industry-specific adapter cables designed to seamlessly link a...
Price reduction on Anybus Diagnostics Range
During the recent microchip shortage, HMS Networks added a premium charge on specific products to offset production...
Atlas2 Plus available with OLED Display
Based on the popular Atlas unit, the second generation Atlas2 Plus takes fault detection and diagnosis to a much...
IDX retains its national membership of SAIMC
The Society for Automation, Instrumentation, Mechatronics and Computer Engineering (SAIMC) is a professional...
Anybus Gateway transition
HMS Industrial Networks recently announced that some of their Anybus Communicators reached the end of their life...
Technical Guide: Setting up the ProfiTrace Troubleshooting Kit
Are you ready to optimise your PROFIBUS network? We created this technical guide for configuring your ProfiTrace...
EtherTAP2 redesigned for better functionality
PROCENTEC recently launched the latest EtherTAP2. This version sports a newly designed blue housing and boasts...
Experience intelligent building automation with Intesis
Intesis specialises in building automation solutions tailored to meet the diverse needs of users across commercial and...
We are launching something exciting soon
To assist you remotely on-site, we are busy creating tutorial videos to help you get your plant up and running...
Why is industrial training important?
Training is essential for maintaining critical infrastructure to ensure that equipment operates at peak performance,...
Mercury Tablet upgraded to a newer version
The 10.1-inch Panasonic Toughbook is a state-of-the-art modular fully-rugged 2-in-1 tablet. With a keyboard option and...
Thank you to Shorrock Automation
Our heartfelt thanks extend to Chris Cronje and the entire team at Shorrock Automation for the donation of four Wago...
Renewable energy monitoring solutions
Investment in renewable energy assets such as solar farms, wind turbines, and hydroelectric generators are on an...
New virtual meeting place for technology enthusiasts
Through the PROFINET Ecosystem Platform, PI has established a virtual collaborative hub, for anyone who would like to...
The road to PROFIBUS reliability: minimise faults and maximise savings
Are PROFIBUS faults causing downtime and impacting your operations? Do not let these issues drain your resources! Our...
Introducing Anybus Diagnostics
Anybus Diagnostics is a new business line formed through the integration of Procentec into the HMS group. The Anybus...
Our mission and vision
In our relentless pursuit of progress, we are excited to share a recent milestone with all of you. We have undergone a...
5-year Warranty with the New Anybus Communicators
HMS Networks announced that the warranty period on the next-generation Anybus Gateways has been extended from 3 years...
Boost network performance with the Anybus ProfiHub (B2 and B5)
Discover the full potential of your industrial plant by harnessing the power of network segmentation, a cutting-edge...
Anybus EtherMIRROR: Your plug and play diagnostic solution
Developed to gain on-demand, passive diagnostic information from multiple networks, the innovative EtherMIRROR is a...
IDX attends the HMS Distributor Summit in Barcelona
Earlier this year, HMS hosted its distributor summit, the first gathering since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic....
HMS Networks explores Johannesburg’s industrial landscape
During a recent visit, the team at HMS Networks had the opportunity to visit a number of customers. These engagements...
8 Benefits of implementing Anybus ComBricks into your PROFIBUS network
Anybus ComBricks is a must-have tool for anyone who wants to ensure the efficacy of their industrial network. It is a...
2024 IDX Training Brochure is now available
Ensuring that plant equipment operates at peak performance within a safe environment is crucial, and the challenges of...
Anybus Gateways voted top choice for network protocol converters
American machine builders have chosen Ewon remote solutions as their top choice for remote machine access, and Anybus...
Industrial networks keep growing despite challenging times
Market shares 2022 according to HMS Networks – Fieldbus, industrial Ethernet and wireless. Every year, HMS Networks...
Benefits of segmentation using a ProfiHub B5+R in a Motor Control Center (MCC)
Unplanned downtime and network failures are some of the major triggers of lost productivity, causing delays, unhappy...
HMS Networks AB (publ) acquires the remaining shares of Procentec B.V.
Pieter Barendrecht, CEO of Procentec B.V (left) and Staffan Dahlström, CEO of HMSNetworks (right) on-site in Rotterdam...
Performance monitoring of a robotic laboratory
Having access to the relevant process data for analysis and preventative maintenance is imperative for achieving the...
Continued growth for industrial networks despite pandemic
Every year, HMS Networks carries out a study of the industrial network market to analyse the distribution of new...
Building a wireless freezer monitoring, alarming, and reporting solution at a biological sample storage facility
There are numerous benefits to embracing the digitisation of systems and the use of real-time data monitoring, often...
A holistic approach to minimising Industrial ICT network-related downtime
Do you know how much an hour of downtime costs your business? Unplanned downtime is one of the challenges faced by...
Emerging ICT benefits for smart, safe, and sustainable industrial systems
Information and Communications Technology (ICT) encompasses the various technologies that are used to deploy wireless...
The impetus of COVID-19 – accelerating adoption of IIOT and related technologies
A new COVID-19 normality has been forced upon us and highlighted how technology can compensate for lack of mobility,...
Creating industrial grade wireless connectivity using the Anybus Wireless Bridge II
Industrial Data Xchange (IDX) provides cost-effective industrial IT, IIoT solutions, related services and training to...
What is serial communication?
To understand communication protocols we first need to understand digital systems. A digital system communicates a...
ProfiHubs with diagnostic capabilities
Is network downtime getting you down? Introducing PROCENTEC’s range of ProfiHubs, now with new diagnostic...
Anybus gateway’s creating secure paths for IIOT solutions
Anybus has launched a new family of gateways built to boost your Industrial IoT development demands. These devices are...
PROFIBUS wiring error / B-line short
IDX attended a PROFIBUS call out for a gold mine situated in Welkom. The client reported issues such as “loss of...
How to achieve high PROFIBUS network availability
The difference between three 9's (9.99%) and four 9's (99.99%) availability on your PROFIBUS communications network...
Common pitfalls when installing a Modbus RS485 network on site
Last week IDX was called to the site at a large commercial residence building in Pretoria, South Africa. Where our...
IDX builds a Raspberry Pi solution for The Arnold Classic in 2018
The Arnold Classic 2018: A place for those with a passion for sport, fitness, and an overall desire to challenge...
Remotely monitor tank levels: Part 2/2 – online configuration
So, now that we have successfully installed our tank sensor in our last blog: Remotely Monitor Tank Levels Part 1/2, ...
Insights from the PROFIBUS wire (understanding equipment behaviour)
This blog is a by-product of a recent project to investigate and validate the sequence of events on some electrical...
Creating a Java program on the HMS Anybus Communicator hardware platform
Time to dust off the cobwebs and do some "legacy" development! In this blog, I'm going to show you how to get to a...
Your path to becoming a PROFIBUS expert in South Africa
The PROFIBUS Competence and Training Centre of Southern Africa (PCC) has been providing internationally certified...
Change a device’s PROFIBUS address using the Nettest II handheld PROFIBUS tester
The Nettest II is one of those tools that our PROFIBUS Engineers ensure that they have with them when going on a...
Remote monitoring of HVAC systems
What are HVAC Systems? Automated systems that incorporate Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) apparatus...
PROFINET installation tips and tricks
Are your PROFINET assets installed within specification? How do you ensure high network availability? PROFINET is a...
Bridging SQL to PROFIBUS
A client required some data on his SQL database to be sent to his PLC. He had a few sensors inserting data directly...
Remote monitoring of a power meter using a Netbiter EC350
Netbiter makes it simple to view your power meter data from a remote location. This week I had the task of setting up...
Basic Proportional Integral Derivative (PID) control course
IDX will again be hosting Andy Verwer from the UK to present the Three-Term or PID (Proportional Integral Derivative)...
FREE ProfiTrace and COMbricks Training
Once you know the basics of PROFIBUS, come learn how to effectively troubleshoot PROFIBUS networks with ProfiTrace...
Remotely monitor tank levels: Part 1/2- installing the tank sensor
Utilising the following components, IDX was quickly able to monitor the irrigation supply tank at our offices in...
PROFIBUS multi-colour connectors
Finally, an out-of-the-box cable solution for the ever-evolving PROFIBUS network. Device connections are sometimes...
Modbus to PROFIBUS converter (Serial to PROFIBUS)
Not only is it possible with IDX but simple, quick and cost effective. Anybus is your ideal solution, dominant when it...
StarNET HDLC Controller Gateway solves legacy migration challenge
In August 2016, IDX completed the commissioning of its latest StarNET HDLC gateway development implementation which...
Ewon Netbiter Argos exporting and importing profiles
Sometimes you've built a great-looking dashboard associated with a Modbus device template that you are now ready to...
What you need to know about PROFIBUS Analysers
If you have an existing network, you are responsible for the installation and commissioning of new networks or...
PROFIBUS PA to Fibre Optics (PROFIBUS PA OLM)
We’ve been receiving numerous requests for converting PROFIBUS PA to fibre optics lately. I believe that really what...
IDX exhibiting in Nairobi at the 2016 East Africa Power Industry Convention (EAPIC)
Come visit us at stand 108. Contact kyler@idx.co.za if you would like to book some time for a meeting, or find out...
IEC61850 to Modbus TCP/IP, EtherNet/IP, M-bus, PROFINET or PROFIBUS
The SG-gateway family is a current leading Smart Grid application solution, acting as a remote terminal unit for the...
The new Certified PROFIBUS System Design course comes to Johannesburg
NEW! Certified PROFIBUS System Design Course Johannesburg: 25 to 28 July 2016 PROFIBUS Installers are certified, and...
Visit IDX at African Utility Week on 17-19 May 2016
We are pleased to invite you to visit IDX showcasing in The African Utility Week Expo at the CTICC-Cape Town between...
Anybus Communicator training at IDX
Did you know that IDX in Johannesburg regularly runs free Anybus Communicator Training? Learn how to convert between...
Ingula Pumped Storage Scheme: An IDX PROFIBUS success story
Recently IDX (based on its PROFIBUS know-how) had the privilege of visiting the Ingula Pumped Storage Scheme to assist...
KNX stand at Power and Electricity World Africa 2016: Building automation
KNX in partnership with Industrial Data Xchange, will be hosting a stand at the Power and Electricity World Africa...
January 2016 newsletter
January 2016 Newsletter - Industrial Data Xchange IDX aims to provide world-class industrial connectivity solutions...
IDX StarNET Gateway update
In November and December 2015, we were hard at work with a major update of the IDX StarNET Gateway. Firstly, we moved...
Procentec product training day
Today was the last Procentec training day for 2015 and we have a packed class of 10 attendees from companies such Sick...
Anybus industrial communication news
Anybus® CompactCom™ 40-series awarded “Best Network Technology” in Automation Inside’s Readers’ Choice Awards 2015....
Ixxat, one of the pioneers within CAN technology, revamps its website
The IXXAT brand of HMS Industrial Networks has just undergone a revamp of its website. Designed with responsiveness,...
East African Power Industry Convention (EAPIC)
Upon landing in Kenya Nairobi, we were invited with very open arms by a humble conglomerate of industry professionals....
Kyle Roos represents IDX at EAPIC 2015 in Nairobi, KENYA
Wow, one moment one is planning for a future event and the next moment it has arrived and is very quickly over. Along...
IDX will be at the East African Power Industry Convention (EAPIC) expo in Kenya!
Contact kyler@idx.co.za, if you would like to book some time for a meeting, or find out more information on this event.
WiFi Netbiter promotion: Get your equipment online using WiFi!
Access your equipment from anywhere via your existing wifi with this time-limited Netbiter Remote Management package...
IDX promotions: July 2015
Save over R2 000 on a Profihub B5+ now! Now selling for only R12 900.99The ProfiHub B5+ enables wide-ranging RS 485...
Africa Utility Week (AUW): 12-15 May 2015
This year IDX took part at AUW 2015 at the Convention Centre in Cape Town. We were part of a group of emerging export...
Home automation: How to get a luxury to pay for itself?
What is Building Automation? Let’s define building automation: Automation refers to the capability to program and...
Onsite Certified Installer with troubleshooting and maintenance
Spreading the word of the PROFIBUS to a new group of potential Certified PROFIBUS Installers at Rand Water in...
PROFIBUS and PROFINET International is 25 years old!
This week, members from PROFIBUS and PROFINET Associations, Competence Centers, Training Centers and Test Labs meet in...
Promotion on the PROFIBUS Troubleshooting Kit Pro!
Save over R7 000 on ProfiTrace now! Now selling for only R48 000, ProfiTrace is the most powerful mobile analyser for...
IDX at the Africa Automation Fair
If you're interested in certified Profibus and Profinet training, network test equipment, remote monitoring solutions...
IDX ifm VSE Gateway
We are proud to announce the IDX ifm VSE Gateway, our custom cost-effective gateway solution for the ifm VSE002/100...
The Netbiter EasyConnect EC250 firmware update
Connectivity is not uniquely about industrial devices and machines, but more importantly, it is also about connecting...
Anybus Communicator converts Modbus to PROFINET for WEG SSW06 Soft-Starter
Another notch under the Anybus Communicator's belt as it successfully proves that a WEG SSW06 Soft-Starter (that...
How to connect to a Pepperl & Fuchs Advanced diagnostics module (ADM) using RS485 and Pactware
A quick guide to getting access to the P+F advanced diagnostic module via RS485 and COM converter. In order to do...
Netbiter remote access to ABB Analyser
When delegates visit the IDX Academy in South Africa for training, they are always encouraged to bring their piece of...
Bandini Cheese: One of the first companies to implement ComBricks into their operations
Bandini Cheese is a South African cheese manufacturer supplying their products to numerous pizza restaurants around...
Promoting the various engineering disciplines at Africa Engineering Week
The Africa Engineering Week is running this week from 1-5 September 2014 at the Doornfontein Campus of the University...
Using ComBricks to permanently monitor your plant
Sometimes the intermittent and unexplained failures of a PROFIBUS network can only be explained as one thing: "My...
Certified PROFINET Training in South Africa
The PROFIBUS/PROFINET Competence Centre of South Africa recently ran two Certified PROFINET Engineers in a row at...
Choosing the right PROFIBUS cable
When it comes to selecting the optimal Profibus cable, several key considerations can significantly impact the...
IDX KNX test laboratory now offers device certification services
We are pleased to introduce IDX as a new certified ISO 17025 KNX Test Lab, located in Johannesburg, South Africa. IDX,...
IDX achieves certified KNX Test Lab status
IDX has been a certified KNX training centre since 2011 – offering both Basic and advanced courses. Due to our vendor...
The essential PROFIBUS survival kit
Embarking on the journey of Profibus implementation demands meticulous preparation, where having the right tools at...
Easter special on the Netbiter EC350
The new Netbiter EC350 Was: R11 190 Now: R7 870 The promotion runs from 22 April to 30 June 2014. Price excludes VAT...
Free Anybus Communicator training presented to Eaton at The IDX Academy
As the renovations are coming to a close at the IDX Academy, the trainers have become eager to get training up and...
Anybus IPconfig tool can not find my Anybus X-Gateway’s IP address
Hopefully, this post will help you if you are having trouble finding the IP address of your Anybus X gateway. The...
GEM80/StarNET to PROFIBUS Device Gateway successfully commissioned
The first IDX Gateway was successfully commissioned at Bluescope Steel, Wollongong Australia, at the end of February,...
Connecting the ComAp Generator Control Panel to the Netbiter
In this blog, I will discuss the steps involved in getting the Netbiter to record and display values coming out of the...
PROFIBUS PA Link with remote monitoring capabilities
It's here! Transparent PROFIBUS PA link for 12 Mbps with COMbricks! PROCENTEC’s transparent PROFIBUS PA link/coupler...
Converting PROFIBUS to ControlNet with Anybus at a smelter
In a call-out to a smelter in South Africa last week, the IDX Product Technical Support Team assisted in the...
Certified PROFINET training in South Africa and migrating from PROFIBUS to PROFINET
The popularity of PROFINET is growing in South Africa and so too is the requirement for training. One interesting...
Convert from Serial to Ethernet (RS-232 / RS-485 to LAN)
What happened to the serial port on my laptop? Indeed it seems that our PCs are upgrading faster than the industrial...
PROFIBUS testers and troubleshooting kits
We at IDX run the only PROFIBUS competence and training centre in Africa and also develop solutions that get legacy...
Remote and permanent monitoring of PROFIBUS in Botswana
IDX has just returned from Botswana having done an installation of three shiny new COMbricks to monitor PROFIBUS...
IDX HDLC Gateway being tested at BlueScope Steel
Two years ago we mentioned an HDLC gateway that we were developing to address the need to integrate legacy devices,...
PROFIBUS Connectors
The high-end PROFIBUS Connector EasyConn PB from Yaskawa (Profichip) has various features that speed up installation...
Remote monitoring solutions for Africa
On 11 September 2013, IDX attended a “bullring” meeting at the Nigeria Inward Mission Event hosted by the South...
Process expo 2013
We are excited to announce that IDX will be present at the 2013 Process Expo, held at Nasrec, Johannesburg, 21-23 May....
OSIsoft PI Datalink and ProcessBook Training
IDX now offers a 1-day OSISoft training course covering PI Datalink (Excel) and ProcessBook. The course takes...
Advanced file content search in Windows 7
If you have ever wanted to search for specific content within your files and not just the name of files, we have...
Case Study: InSQL to PI Migration
This case study describes the process, the challenges and the outcomes of a historical data migration project. This...
Outsourcing the migration of plant history
When an organisation decides to introduce a different Plant Data Historian the requirement to retain visibility and...
Migrating historical data between historians
Organisations that wish to change the data Historians use are often faced with the challenge of what to do with the...
IDX 8: Data exchange, alarms and events
Data Exchange has been the core of the IDX suite since its first inception in 1995. Data Exchange allows real-time tag...
IDX 8 Tag Manager: Managing the unmanagable?
Tag management of real-time data systems can prove challenging. As an industrial IT company, we frequently come across...
IDX 8 Historian
Industrial Data Historians are fairly commonplace. Generally, they fall into two categories: enterprise-class...
Siemens S7 PLC programmer and communication interface
We are excited to add a new product to our offering: The NETLink PRO Compact can be used as a programmer for an S7 PLC...
IDX 8 – Solutions for industrial data problems
Our company, Industrial Data Xchange, shares its name with our software suite, IDX. IDX first came into being in 1995...
PROFINET training in South Africa
The IDX Academy ran its second internationally certified PROFINET Engineers course in Johannesburg this last week....
PROFIBUS training in Durban
A little-known fact is that the IDX Academy runs certified PROFIBUS training in the Durban area. The training is run...
How to configure an Anybus COM Port Transport Path
When configuring an Anybus Gateway device, some of the configurations need to be downloaded using a COM Transport...
How to use the Anybus NetTool for Profibus
This guide describes the process of using the Anybus NetTool for Profibus so that you don't need any previous...
How to configure an AB7629 Gateway
This seems to be a common question, yet with the amount of time we do it ourselves, we end up forgetting the procedure...
Fieldbus foundation training in November 2012
In June 2012 David Bean, from IDX, travelled to Indiana (USA) to complete the FOUNDATION CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL...
New version of Profitrace released (v. 2.6.3)
PROCENTEC has released a new version of the Profitrace and in true PROCENTEC style has added some new and useful...
Anybus Bluetooth Wireless Bridge
Anybus has created a wireless bridge that allows industrial Ethernet-based devices to communicate using wireless...
How to License your ProfiTrace Software for your ProfiCore Ultra
It is recommended that you download the latest version of ProfiTrace from here. You’ll be asked to fill in your...
IDX Historian
IDX has been busy developing a plant data historian that bridges the gap between low-cost simple file logging and the...
The lesser known features of the Netbiter Solution
The Netbiter® device along with its ArgosTM web service technology is becoming increasingly popular in South Africa....
PROFIBUS PA Course
IDX has made a way for you to obtain your PROFIBUS PA certification less expensive and less time-consuming. The...
Foundation Fieldbus Training
IDX has been approached to run FF (Foundation Fieldbus) training by the South African FF Committee. We are very...
ECSA CPD validated training courses
For most of those out there looking to keep up their professional status, IDX is now offering ECSA CPD Validated...
HDLC to PROFIBUS Gateway
The integration of legacy systems and modern technology is sometimes a challenge in the creation and maintenance of...
IDX breakfast 2011
IDX hosted a breakfast at Blandford Manor, Johannesburg, on Wednesday 7th September. The presenter was Dennis Van...
Use your old GEM80-400 PLC to control PROFIBUS devices
We have recently designed a gateway for one of our clients that allows them to use their old GEM80-400 PLC to control...
PROFIBUS training courses in Richards Bay
The PROFIBUS Competence Centre (PCC) travelled down to Richards Bay in September to give two consecutive...
IDX achieves Gold certified status from PROCENTEC
IDX recently attained the Gold certified status from PROCENTEC. So many of you may think “What does this mean?”...
KNX Training
We have been hard at work on our newest IDX Academy offering. Our strong industrial networking background has provided...
Anybus Wireless Bridge
I have often been asked if there is a possibility to convert from Modbus to Ethernet and then back to Ethernet, in...
IDX introduces AS-Interface (ASi) training
IDX has been successfully running certified PROFIBUS training for the last half decade and is now starting the IDX...
PROFIBUS – Full of adventure
For some of you, when you hear the word “PROFIBUS” you might cringe because of the problems you may have faced in the...
A need for tag synchronisation and management
Modern plant systems consist of various real-time data systems, often from different vendors and the data contained in...
ComBricks: A permanent monitoring solution
COMbricks™ - The first PROFIBUS and PROFINET-based automation system that unites network components, permanent...
My Profibus network doesn’t work
We are constantly faced with comments about Profibus network problems where the consensus is pure frustration. Helping...
Help us name our latest solution
Due to the fact that we are mainly left-brain thinkers at IDX (what else can you expect from a bunch of electrical and...
IDX successfully hosts its first Anybus breakfast
IDX recently hosted our first breakfast targeted at the upcoming range of Anybus products available as well as some of...
Anybus Communicator
The ABC (Anybus Communicator) is a device that translates from serial communication to different fieldbus languages....
IDX introduces OPC to Profibus (Profibus to OPC) device
I have been bugged by my colleagues to get this post out into the world. Now as an engineer the last thing on my to-do...
OPC end-user training in South Africa
IDX now has a 1 day end-user training course for the end user who wants to become competent in OPC. The course starts...
New embedded solutions
IDX provides unique embedded communications and remote monitoring solutions that solve unique industrial...
Tips on solving your PROFIBUS issues
For most of us, there was a stage in our lives, while growing up, that we went through, that involved us being the...
Exciting development: Siemens PCS7 direct PLC tag data retrieval
IDXOnline has an exciting solution in development to solve a long-standing challenge which involves collecting plant...
C# COM issue: “The application has called an interface that was marshalled for a different thread.”
Hello people. I bled a little on something, so I thought I might share and save you some pain: When calling code in a...
Scheduling the printing of an Excel file which has an add-in from the command line using visual basic scripting (vbs) via wscript
On a recent project, I was required to print out an Excel-based report which made extensive use of OSIsoft PI...
Handling late data into a historian
Handling "Late Data" into a historian can be tricky when that data changes over time. For example, we have a situation...
PROFIBUS PA for hazardous areas
Profibus PA was designed as a solution for automation in Process Applications where it is often necessary to guarantee...
PROFIBUS diagnostics
I often have people asking for a copy of my slides from a Profibus Diagnostics Seminar that we gave at the Eskom...
ProfiTrace version 2.4 released
ProfiTrace Version 2.4 contains 7 languages and includes bug fixes and lots of improvements like the amazing...
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