2026 Industry Conference Apparel Sizing Guidelines for 2026 Conference Apparel ODVA is offering a high-quality, zip-up vest as our gift to you for attending the 2026 Industry Conference. Please use the sizing guidelines provided below to choose the size that is best for you. Participants in the EtherNet/IP™ in Motion 5K may choose a souvenir...
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Hilton Vilamoura Room Reservations Book Hilton Vilamoura Lodging for 2026 ODVA Industry Conference & Annual Meeting Hilton Vilamoura is pleased to offer the following special accommodations and benefits for attendees of the 2026 ODVA Industry Conference & Annual Meeting. Between 15 - 24 October 2026: SINGLE (1 person): 210.00€ / DOUBLE (2 people): 235.00€ Rates...
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Joint Industry Perspective from the Industrial Security Harmonization Group (ISHG) Hannover, Germany – April 14th, 2026: The Industrial Security Harmonization Group (ISHG) has released a joint industry perspective highlighting a critical truth in industrial cybersecurity: secure communication is not determined by protocols alone, but by how they are deployed and managed in real-world… Continue reading →
Hirose Electric LF series Miniature Waterproof Shielded Connectors feature a high current rating capacity, a bayonet lock that assures secure vibration resistant mating of the connectors, and IP68 protection rating against dust and water. All components are self-aligning and do not require complex assembly tooling. The shield of the cable is connected with the metal… Continue reading →
Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) Single Pair Ethernet Single Pair Ethernet is a physical layer that brings both data and power via one twisted wire pair at an optimal cost to smaller, simpler, and harder to reach devices. There are many different SPE standards such as 10BASE-T1S that permit multidrop short reach applications of 25 meters...
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EtherNet/IP In-Cabinet EtherNet/IP In-Cabinet EtherNet/IP In-Cabinet utilizes 10BASE-T1S and a flat cable to connect contactors, push buttons, and motor starters to the Ethernet network. EtherNet/IP In-Cabinet enables reduced installation times via reduction in wiring that also provides sustainability benefits. Limitations including cost, available space, and power consumption have resulted in many edge devices remaining hardwired....
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Ethernet-APL Ethernet-APL Ethernet-APL is Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) that uses Type A fieldbus cable and 2-WISE intrinsic safety to enable digitalization of field devices in harsh process automation environments. Standard safety and security services built on IEC 61508 and ISA/IEC 62443 can be utilized with Ethernet-APL such as CIP Safety and CIP Security for EtherNet/IP....
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Joint Advancement of Ethernet-APL extends Interoperability to non-Hazardous Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) applications Nürnberg, Germany – November 26, 2025: The first industrial applications of the jointly developed Ethernet-APL technology by the Standard Development Organizations (SDO) FieldComm Group, ODVA, OPC Foundation, and PI (PROFIBUS & PROFINET International) are already in successful operation in process automation applications… Continue reading →
Hannover, Germany – March 31, 2025 – ODVA announced today that level sensors are the latest option for process device profiles to be added to The EtherNet/IP Specification. Process device profiles help users to reduce complexity and to more quickly install new devices in the event of an unplanned replacement. Standardized semantics and scaling for… Continue reading →
Introduction to CIP Security™ Training Evaluation Presented by ODVA Members
