
IIoT functions for Ethernet I/O system
With the FW 1.6.0 firmware update for the GEN-3G and GEN-N Ethernet gateways of the Excom I/O system, Turck is improving the IIoT capabilities and simplifying the maintenance and commissioning of the system.
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With the FW 1.6.0 firmware update for the GEN-3G and GEN-N Ethernet gateways of the Excom I/O system, Turck is improving the IIoT capabilities and simplifying the maintenance and commissioning of the system.

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