Feature: SPE 6-part series
their existing connectivity solutions and sensors and provide more intelligent functions. Most industrial facilities already have a mix of sensor types on their equipment, and some sensors are equipped with Ethernet capabilities (smart sensors), while other sensors are not. SPE is not a replacement of existing technology, rather, it is a supplement and an extension of what’s in place.
Q4: Can I reuse cables? Sometimes existing cables in a facility can be reused when implementing SPE technology. This can cut down on the cost of SPE adoption and make the transition easier. There are many options when choosing cables, including the length. Cables are available in a range of lengths, from 10 meters to 1000 meters or more. Selecting the proper cable length depends on the needs of the application.
Q5: Should I use shielded or unshielded cables? Unshielded cables are not designed for industrial applications, which require the signal integrity and electromagnetic vulnerability (EMV) protection of shielded cables. These cables have an additional layer of shielding, typically made of metal, surrounding the insulated conductors. This shielding acts as a barrier to electromagnetic interference (EMI) and radio frequency interference (RFI). It can help reduce interference, provide better performance in noisy environments and offer enhanced signal integrity.
Q6: What are some application examples? One example of SPE technology in an industrial application is condition monitoring. SPE helps enable the integration of sensors for predictive maintenance applications, providing real-time insights into equipment health and performance to prevent downtime and help operations optimise maintenance schedules. SPE brings an advantage to almost every application, providing information directly for the enterprise resource
planning and IT personnel. This allows them to accelerate fast and reliable decisions and actions.
SPE adoption When considering SPE technology for industrial applications, it’s important to consider the equipment and technology already in place in a facility and the benefits and ROI that SPE can deliver. In the next article of this six-part series, we provide information about the different types of integration for SPE.
This article is the fourth instalment of a six-part series that will also include the following information: an introduction to SPE technology, basics about SPE standards, what you need to get started with SPE, different types of SPE integration (brownfield vs. greenfield), and available solutions and components when implementing SPE.
To learn more about SPE infrastructure solutions offered by TE Connectivity, visit:
https://www.te.com/en/
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