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March 11, 2011 - ProSoft Technology announces its first two communication module faceplates for Rockwell Automation control architectures. New faceplates include the Wireless POINT I/O Adapter (ILX34-AENWG) and the Enhanced Modbus Communication Modules for both ControlLogix (MVI56E-MCM) and Logix-XT (MVI56E-MCMXT) platforms. The new faceplates are designed to ease the troubleshooting process for operators and engineers by providing pre-built run-time diagnostics and configuration data to FactoryTalk View ME applications. They are the newest in a series of add-on tools supplied free of charge to users as a part of ProSoft Technology’s commitment to premier integration.

Additional tools for premier integration include:

Add-On-Profiles

•  Enable quick and easy configuration of ProSoft Technology modules in the RSLogix 5000 I/O configuration environment
• Create the tags used to transfer data in RSLogixTM 5000 systems
• Provide diagnostic data about the ProSoft Technology module

Add-On-Instructions

• Enable premier integration by adding pre-defined logic, tags and user-defined variables in Add-On Instructions that are easily imported into your RSLogix 5000 project

About ProSoft Technology
ProSoft Technology designs industrial communication solutions that connect automation products seamlessly. ProSoft Technology's products — including in-chassis communication modules for PLC/PAC controllers, standalone protocol gateways, and a wide range of robust, field-proven wireless solutions — are found in applications spanning the industrial marketplace.