To
get a better idea of what manufacturers need to focus on to ensure the
feasibility of their network cabling infrastructure, I spoke with Andy Banathy,
architect of industrial automation solutions at Panduit, a provider of
electrical infrastructure systems and services. network and support.
Panduit
supports both structured and traditional point-to-point cabling, but is
structured cabling in the best position to support the future direction of
automation technology developments. In essence, structured cabling refers to a
series of cabling and connectivity products that integrate data, voice, video
and control, as well as system management technologies.
"Structured
cabling systems are capable of evolving with the future," says Banathy.
"Industrial data speeds will potentially reach and exceed 10 gigabits at
the second level already common on the IT side. In the meantime, industrial processes
and machines are becoming smarter, using advanced instrumentation, sensors and
wireless technology. Get all the benefits of Structured cabling requires an
equally systematic approach to conceptualizing, specifying, installing, testing
and maintaining plant level networks. "
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