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Contemporary Controls announces BAS Remote I/O  - 07/03/08
BAS Remote can expand most BACnet systems via an existing Ethernet building infrastructure.
 
Contemporary Controls Introduces BAS Remote Expansion Module Contemporary Controls Introduces BAS Remote Expansion Module  - 07/01/08
The BASR-8M can be expanded to a total of 32 Universal I/O points and 8 relay contacts to suit any building automation installation.
 
Contemporary Controls publishes BACnet brochure Contemporary Controls publishes BACnet brochure  - 07/01/08
The four-color brochure discusses the BAS Remote family of remote I/O products that allow expansion of BACnet systems in the field.
 
Contemporary Controls Releases BASRTP-B BACnet Portable Router Contemporary Controls Releases BASRTP-B BACnet Portable Router  - 04/07/08
BASRTP-B is a convenient way to connect a laptop computer to an MS/TP building automation network.
 
Contemporary Controls releases BAS Router Contemporary Controls releases BAS Router  - 03/25/08
BAS Router allows BACnet/IP devices to communicate with MS/TP devices per the ANSI/ASHRAE 135-2004 standard.
 
Contemporary Controls offers BACnet training  - 02/26/08
"Object Modeling a Physical BACnet Device" introduces object modeling, object properties, and services as they pertain to a physical BACnet/IP device.
 
Contemporary Controls joins BACnet International  - 12/03/07
BACnet International is an organization that encourages the successful deployment of this protocol in building automation and control systems through interoperability testing educational programs, and promotional activities.
 
Contemporary Controls publishes white paper on Managed Switches  - 11/07/07
When should you use a managed Ethernet switch? This paper provides answers.
 
Contemporary Controls publishes Capabilities Brochure Contemporary Controls publishes Capabilities Brochure  - 10/23/07
Brochure describes the 32-year growth of CCSI in the design, manufacture, and support of networking products.
 
Contemporary Controls adds RSTP to CTRLink Ethernet Switches  - 08/24/07
RSTP (Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol) provides flexible redundant networking architecture.
 
Contemporary Controls offers Industrial Ethernet CD Contemporary Controls offers Industrial Ethernet CD  - 08/02/07
CD contains all the information needed to get an Industrial Ethernet installation done properly.
 
ODVA Publishes EtherNet/IP Document  - 04/10/07
"Network Infrastructure for EtherNet/IP" provides an introduction to the network infrastructure and gives users a framework for identifying the considerations that are most critical to their specific applications. It references specific switch features that users of EtherNet/IP would require for proper communication.
 
Contemporary Controls offers Ethernet switch selector guide Contemporary Controls offers Ethernet switch selector guide  - 03/12/07
Ethernet Switch Selector helps determine the most advantageous switch to employ in your applications instantly and accurately. This easy-to-read selector answers questions for successful deployment including temperature range, port count, multimode or single-mode fiber, connectors, dimensions (in inches), and mounting.
 
Contemporary Controls Manager speaks at Building Automation Conference Contemporary Controls Manager speaks at Building Automation Conference  - 03/12/07
Bennet Levine, R&D Manager, will present a talk on how Managed Ethernet switches add up to big benefits in building automation systems (BAS) at the Building Automation Conference 2007 in Baltimore, MD, March 21st & 22nd.
 
Contemporary Controls publishes Guide for Troubleshooting Ethernet Networks Contemporary Controls publishes Guide for Troubleshooting Ethernet Networks  - 01/31/07
Free guide, "The ABCs of Ethernet Troubleshooting," asks 22 common questions to consider when troubleshooting a network. The questions include “Do the link LEDs indicate proper cable connections?” or “Are you connecting a single-mode fiber optic device to a multimode fiber optic device?" And more.
 
Contemporary Controls publishes downloadable 'ABCs of IP'  - 12/13/06
“ABCs of the Internet Protocol” explains the IP (Internet Protocol) portion of the TCP/IP stack as it applies to control networks. This document defines TCP/IP and other topics including data encapsulation, routers and hosts, IP addressing and the IP header.
 
Contemporary Controls releases 5- and 8-port fiber switches Contemporary Controls releases 5- and 8-port fiber switches  - 11/22/06
Skorpion EISK5 and EISK8 fiber switches boost link distance and provide galvanic isolation, increasing immunity to electrical noise and lightning strikes. The rugged fiber series can extend distances up to 2 km multimode and 15 km single-mode. All fiber models meet regulatory approvals including UL 508, C-UL, CSA C22.2 No. 14-M9, CE Mark and RoHS compliance.
 
Contemporary Controls Upgrades Ethernet Media Converters Contemporary Controls Upgrades Ethernet Media Converters  - 10/04/06
EIMC True Ethernet media converter family takes advantage of new components to achieve better cost factors, an enhanced manufacturing technique to minimize production time, and automated testing to provide reliable products at less cost. EIMC converts signals between copper and fiber without any Ethernet frame store-and-forward.
 
Contemporary Controls Publishes the “ABCs of Diagnostics”  - 10/03/06
Downloadable document explains how the company's managed Ethernet switches can help monitor the state of networks as well as diagnose network problems.
 
Guide from Contemporary Controls explains how to choose an Industrial Ethernet switch  - 07/19/06
Before investigating all the features provided by an Industrial Ethernet switch, you should first consider exactly what this type of device is and what it does. Contemporary Controls’ R&D Manager Bennet Levine has written a document that will aid users in this process.
 
Save your control network from office network gremlins Save your control network from office network gremlins  - 06/15/06
Three techniques - overlapped VLANs, rate limiting and port security - can help safeguard your control network from issues presented by the office network or office equipment such as Windows PCs.
 
Contemporary Controls successfully completes its lead-free conversion process Contemporary Controls successfully completes its lead-free conversion process  - 06/09/06
The deadline for the Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive is July 1, 2006, and Contemporary Controls’ Downers Grove, Illinois, plant has successfully met the challenge. George Thomas, President of Contemporary Controls, thanks his entire manufacturing and engineering staff for their efforts in making the necessary conversion to lead-free products.
 
Contemporary Controls Offers ARCNET Interface for High-speed USB Contemporary Controls Offers ARCNET Interface for High-speed USB  - 04/12/06
The USB22 Series of Network Interface Modules (NIMs) allows easy connectivity between either desktop or laptop computers to peripherals because it provides a very high-speed interface (up to 480 Mbps) and does not require inserting a separate NIM into the computer. This NIM is designed with the COM20022 controller employing the latest ARCNET technology supporting data rates up to 10 Mbps.
 
Contemporary Controls’ Blog Up and Running to Share Information on Industrial Ethernet  - 03/16/06
Bill Greer, Senior Product Specialist at Contemporary Controls, created this blog to share his thoughts, experiences and insights on this ever-popular technology. Subjects discussed may range from simple to complex to those that challenge at the outset but appear fascinating to our team of engineers once a conclusion has been drawn.
 
Contemporary Controls Announces EtherNet/IP Switches  - 03/02/06
Industrial-grade EISX_M, EICP_M, and EISB_M managed switches have full-duplex capability on all ports, IGMP Snooping, port mirroring, VLAN, auto-negotiation and manually configurable speed/duplex, wire-speed switching fabric, SNMP for switch management, and IEEE 802.1D Spanning Tree Protocol (STP)¯all important to control networks.
 
Contemporary Controls Ethernet Switches Protect Control Networks from Office Networks  - 01/31/06
EISX_M, EICP_M, and EISB_M managed switches have rate limiting, port locking and overlapping VLANs to prevent any risks when interconnecting office and factory networks.
 
Contemporary Controls’ Suzhou Facility Announces RoHS Compliant Manufacturing  - 01/30/06
Contemporary Controls (Suzhou) Co. Ltd (CCC) has eliminated the use of lead in their equipment, well before the time the directive goes into effect in July 1, 2006. Plant Manager Basile Waite says significant changes in materials and processes were accomplished to offer products and solutions to meet their customers’ requirements.
 
World’s Largest Multi-Vendor BACnet/IP System Runs on Contemporary Controls  - 12/01/05
 
Contemporary Controls Introduces Industrial Ethernet Switch Family Starting at $99 Contemporary Controls Introduces Industrial Ethernet Switch Family Starting at $99  - 11/30/05
 
Contemporary Controls Free Online Ethernet Tutorial Teaches How to Improve Network Performance & Reliability  - 11/14/05
 
Contemporary Controls Eight-Port Industrial Ethernet Switch Sets New Standard, 5-Year Warranty & $149 Price Contemporary Controls Eight-Port Industrial Ethernet Switch Sets New Standard, 5-Year Warranty & $149 Price  - 11/10/05
 
Contemporary Controls Introduces New ARCNET® Catalog  - 10/21/05
 
Contemporary Controls Offers $99 Five-Port Industrial Ethernet Switch Contemporary Controls Offers $99 Five-Port Industrial Ethernet Switch  - 10/12/05
 
Contemporary Controls Introduces Overlapped VLANs to Rescue for Your Control Networks  - 09/20/05
 
Contemporary Controls Announces Robert Redford 'Green' Building Uses CTRLink® Industrial Ethernet  - 09/19/05
 
Contemporary Controls Introduces IGMP Snooping on Managed Industrial Ethernet Switches  - 08/15/05
 
Contemporary Controls Implements RoHS Compliance Plan  - 08/02/05
 
Contemporary Controls Offers the Convenience of E-Commerce to Their Customers  - 07/29/05
 
Contemporary Controls Provides Enhanced Performance for EtherNet/IP and Other Control Networks  - 07/19/05
 
Dick Caro Tells Saga of Open Standards in Contemporary Controls’ Newsletter  - 06/20/05
 
Contemporary Controls New Extreme Ethernet Switches Withstand Temperatures up to 75 ºC  - 06/13/05
 
Contemporary Controls Marries ARCNET and Ethernet Networks  - 05/31/05