Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Group's (WMFTG) industry-leading 530, 630 and 730 series peristaltic pumps are now available with EtherNet/IP™ control. The manufacturer-independent industrial network protocol gives users fast access to the exact performance data of their pumps and provides a seamless connection to modern PLC control systems and the "Internet of Things".
The Ethernet models include the three Watson-Marlow cased pump series 530En, 630En and 730En with different flow rates up to 55 l/min (730En), different pressure characteristics and speed control ranges, depending on the series. The Ethernet models are suitable for almost all industrial and process applications. Thanks to the IP66 protection rating, the pumps can be used in almost all environments. They also come with a five-year warranty.
Watson-Marlow's EtherNet/IP™-enabled peristaltic pumps are fully compatible with modern process control systems and PLCs from leading suppliers such as Rockwell Automation, Emerson (Delta-V) and Schneider. Set-up is quick and easy thanks to an electronic datasheet and a Rockwell Automation 'add-on profile' that provides simple network set-up tabs.
The pumps also interface directly with third-party pressure and flow sensors, allowing access to sensor data over the network. Users can choose between several leading sensor manufacturers such as Sonotech, Pendotech and Krohne.
Performance monitoring
Another benefit is that users can set specific limits for pump operation. This useful feature is a simple and cost-effective solution to ensure process integrity by independently monitoring pump performance. The sensors can safely stop the pump if predefined limit values are exceeded.
Intelligent network control
Advances in digital technologies are increasingly changing the control of production and process systems. The EtherNet/IP™ standard is particularly widespread. This manufacturer-independent industrial network protocol adapts the Common Industrial Protocol (CIP) to standard Ethernet, supports simple network integration and enables extended functions for data exchange and diagnostics. In addition, real-time communication makes processes secure and flexible.
EtherNet/IP™ is supported by many suppliers of automation and industrial process solutions. The protocol offers all the benefits of modern digital networks, such as improved process control, reduced operating costs and minimized downtime. As a result, pump users no longer need digital gateways and expensive PLC interface cards and benefit from a reduction in system costs, space requirements and complexity.
