Bronkhorst flow meters/controllers with Ethernet POWERLINK

Bronkhorst is a versatile supplier of digital flow and pressure meters and controllers, available in both IP40 and IP65 versions. The company has now added POWERLINK as its 10th onboard fieldbus interface option.

Ethernet POWERLINK (EPL) is a patent-free, manufacturer-independent and completely software-based communication system that delivers real-time performance. Since the fieldbus is based on Ethernet communication, it can be applied with standard Ethernet cabling and support an unlimited number of nodes.

With Bronkhorst’s ‘multi-bus’ concept, the company offers users an extensive choice of 10 fieldbus interface options. The wide range of digital metering and control devices is suitable for many different applications, including the food, beverage and chemical industries; gas and fluid analysis equipment; glass and tool coating processes; testing fuel cells for the automotive industry; and in machinery used to produce electronic chips, LED lights and solar cells.