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Product Showcase: Communication Modules - Converters, Interfaces, Modems

Find Communication & Network Products including Modems, Protocol Converters, Serial Converters and Interfaces offered by various manufacturers for the factory automation, process control, and instrumentation industry.

		PROFINET Gains Momentum with Siemens Expanded SIMATIC Product Portfolio Siemens delivers its first I/O products for PROFINET - part of the SIMATIC ET 200S modular I/O family. All of the products of this family will now be available to the user over Ethernet, including motor starters, drives, and pneumatics, in additional to the wide range of analog and digital I/O

		Ethernet, Voice & Data Industrial Fiber Optic Multiplexer Solutions No single vendor can match TC Communication’s extensive line of fiber optic multiplexers. Ideal for Utility & Industrial networks. You can multiplex nearly any combination of Voice, Data or Ethernet. Big savings by maximizing fiber usage and eliminate unnecessary hardware. Easy installation & proven reliability.

		New Industrial Device Servers – Nport IA Series Moxa's New Industrial Device Servers – Nport IA Series Support both Copper and Fiber. Moxa is pleased to introduce the New NPort IA series of industrial device servers that connect serial devices to 100 Mbps copper or fiber Ethernet networks. NPort IA device servers are equipped with dual Fast Ethernet ports (RJ45, 10/100BaseTX), allowing the device servers to be cascaded for easier deployment.

		26 Port Modular Redundant Switch – EDS-726 Series Accelerate Your Network to Gigabit with MOXA EDS-726 Series 26-Port Modular Redundant Switch. Increasing Ethernet speed is an important issue for industrial automation applications. In order to satisfy the demand for versatility and expansiveness, Moxa provides a new Gigabit Ethernet Switch that is designed to help you supervise your Ethernet network.

		Industrial Wireless Access Point – AWK-1100 Moxa’s New AirWorks AWK-1100 Gives Industrial Networking Applications an Easy Jump to Wireless. NEW AWK-1100, an Industrial IEEE 802.11g wireless product that can be used as an AP, bridge, or AP client. The AWK-1100 is designed to be used with Ethernet switches and other Ethernet-ready devices to provide ready access to a wireless LAN.

		Modbus, Modbus Plus, and Modbus TCP/IP Solutions ProSoft Technology offers a wide array of in-chassis and stand-alone communication modules for Modbus, Modbus Plus, or Modbus TCP/IP networks. These modules are ideally suited for SCADA or where Third Party Device connectivity is needed. Whether using Modbus, Modbus Plus or Modbus/TCP, each port is isolated and independently configurable for Master/Slave, Peer to Peer, Client/Server respectively.

		PROFIBUS DP In-rack and Stand-Alone Solutions ProSoft Technology offers a variety of communication solutions for both field- and plant-level industrial automation applications. Among the more than 400 protocols supported by ProSoft Technology is the widely accepted PROFIBUS DP, a standard among field-level factory and process automation applications.

		IEC In-rack and Stand-Alone Solutions ProSoft Technology offers a full range of protocol connectivity modules and stand-alone gateways for IEC 60870-5-101, IEC 60870-5-103 and IEC 60870-5-104 protocols.

		Honeywell DE In-rack and Stand-Alone Solutions Information and spec sheets on Honeywell DE In-Rack Connectivity Modules, Honeywell 7800 Series Master Communication Module and Honeywell DE Master Gateways.

		HART Multi-drop In-rack and Stand-Alone Solutions ProSoft Technology’s HART (Highway Addressable Remote Transducer) multi-drop communication modules allow networks to access temperature, pressure and multi-variable units from up to 60 smart field devices using ProSoft Technology’s in-chassis modules and up to 120 devices using the ProLinx line of stand-alone gateways.

		DF1 In-rack and Stand-Alone Solutions Add connectivity to DF1-supported field devices with ProSoft Technology's broad range of in-chassis or stand-alone solutions. ProSoft Technology DF1 modules support Full (peer-to-peer) and Half (master-slave) Duplex versions of the protocol and are ideal for SCADA and DF1 device interfaces.

		ASCII In-rack and Stand-Alone Solutions ProSoft Technology’s extensive inventory of ASCII solutions creates connectivity options for various networks and controllers to ASCII devices including barcode readers, scanners, scales, printers, and terminals.

		PROFIBUS DP Master for ControlLogix ProSoft Technology’s PROFIBUS DPV1 Master Module (MVI56-PDPMV1), 2005 Plant Engineering's Product of the Year Award finalist, is a user-friendly tool which enables ControlLogix architectures to access field data from up to 125 PROFIBUS DP slaves directly over the backplane. The module uses the protocol independent Field Device Tool (FDT) and Device Type Manager (DTM) technology to standardize the interface between systems and field devices, to simplify configuration, and to assist in asset management.

		PROFIBUS DP Master for Quantum with Hot Standby and FDT/DTM technology The PTQ-PDPMV1 module with Hot Standby functionality allows a PROFIBUS network to be controlled by two Schneider Electric (Model SE 140 671 CPU) Quantum/Unity processors. The redundancy creates a backup so that should the primary power source fail the secondary module will switch into primary mode in under 300 miliseconds, making the module ideal for applications where it is crucial to eliminate the risk of downtime.

		Modbus Master/Slave Module for ControlLogix ProSoft Technology’s Modbus Communication Modules (MCMs) provide a fast and easy way to connect Modbus networks and devices to the ControlLogix system. Now implementation of these modules is made even easier with ProSoft Technology’s new add on instructions which condense 31 rungs of ladder logic contained in 6 ladder files into one add on instruction which can be imported directly into RSLogix 5000 Version 16.

		Wireless EtherNet/IP for ControlLogix ProSoft Technology’s new inRAx Wireless EtherNet/IP Communication Module acts as a wireless bridge, enabling remote connectivity between a ControlLogix processor and 802.11 wireless devices including: PCs, Laptops, radio modems such as the RadioLinx® Industrial Hotspot™, and other MVI56-WA-EIP modules.

		Wireless HART Multidrop Communication Gateways ProSoft Technology’s new ProLinx 6000 Wireless HART Gateways use a digital HART to wireless interface to bring high-speed connectivity to HART field devices and enable the sharing of data between these devices over-the-air.

		RadioLinx Modems & Switches ProSoft Technology’s RadioLinx modems are field-proven, industrial grade, and approved for hazardous environments. ProSoft’s Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum radios in Ethernet, serial, and Ethernet with serial server are ideal for applications requiring additional security. Our Industrial Hotspot radios which can support high-speed applications including VO/IP, video over Ethernet, or Security cameras, and which can be tapped into by PDAs and laptops.

		In-Chassis Protocol Communication Modules for Rockwell Automation & Schneider Electric Processors ProSoft Technology offers an extensive inventory of in-chassis modules for industrial automation applications using Allen-Bradley and Schneider Electric processors. These in-rack devices communicate over the backplane to interface the respective networks with any of over 60 protocols (both client to server and master to slave). ProSoft’s protocol and network connectivity modules include inRAx for Rockwell Automation and ProTalk for Schneider Electric. These devices are designed to connect to a number of networks, including SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) and DCS systems (Dedicated Control System).

		ProLinx Stand-Alone Gateways Offer Wireless and Multi-Port Serial and Ethernet Solutions ProSoft Technology’s ProLinx line of stand-alone protocol gateways are specially developed as inter-network communication solutions for industrial automation applications. These gateways function to bridge the gap between dissimilar protocols, controllers, and networks and are used for both Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) and Distributed Control Systems (DCS). With over 60 protocols, ProSoft Technology can be the ideal solution for any application looking to create a scalable, efficient network.

		EVOC Network Computing - Value-added Network Application Platforms, NVA-1712VD2N P4 High-end Network Add-value application platform

		EVOC COM Modules, COM-1811CLNA COM-Express Dual-core Lower Power Motherboard/VGA/LVDS/SDVO/TV-OUTBrand

		Aaxeon Introduces FCU-2805P-SFP Gigabit Fiber Media Converter - 03/20/12 FCU-2805P-SFP complies with IEEE standards including 802.3, 802.3u, 802.3ab, 802.3z, 802.3at, and 802.3af and supports PoE power up to 30 watts per port.

		Siemens adds CM1243-2 AS-i master to Simatic s7-1200 - 03/12/12 AS-i master CM1243-2 communication module enables field sensors and actuators to be connected via AS-Interface to the Simatic S7-1200 controller.

		Lanner releases LEC-2312 communication gateway for SCADA - 03/08/12 LEC-2312 is built for SCADA systems, industrial automation applications and general computing in extreme-environment situations.

		IEI Announces IMBA-C604EP ATX Server Board - 03/06/12 IMBA-C604EP has an Intel server grade processor and chipset to support higher performance via up to eight-core CPU, four SAS and four PCIex8 by Gen3 8GT/s signal.

		Sealevel Introduces HUB4PH 4-Port USB 2.0 Hub - 02/22/12 The hub is USB 2.0 compliant, providing a full 480M bps data rate to the host, and is backwards compatible with USB 1.1 and 1.0 devices.

		ACCES I/O announces USB-104-HUB 4-port USB hub - 02/02/12 USB-104-HUB makes it easy to add USB-based I/O to an embedded system or to connect peripherals such as external hard drives, keyboards, GPS, wireless and more.

		Softing introduces S5-TCP/IP-100 Ethernet Communications Module - 01/15/12 S5-TCP/IP-100 communications processor integrates any Siemens S5 PLC with TCP/IP and ISO (H1) networks and supports 10/100 Mbps speeds.

		MYNAH Introduces FMC772 Ethernet Driver for Subsea Integration - 12/20/11 This product provides an interface between Emerson’s and FMC Technologies Subsea control systems used in Floating Production and Storage Operation (FPSO) Oil and Gas Production Facilities.

		Point Grey announces U3-PCIE2-2P01 Adapter Card - 12/12/11 U3-PCIE2-2P01 card has two SuperSpeed USB ports, an internal power connector for USB 3.0 devices, and standard and low profile PCIe mounting brackets.

		Semaphore Releases Ethernet Modules for RTUs - 11/08/11 Modules are plug-in compatible with Kingfisher Plus+ CPU and communication modules plus low-power RTU products.

		RACOM releases RipEX radio modem & Router - 11/03/11 This Software Defined Radio with Linux OS allows data transmission speeds of up to 83 kbps in the 25 kHz channel in the 140-960 MHz bands.

		GAO introduces C0320003i network interface card - 11/02/11 This 1000M fiber optic network interface card complies with the IEEE 802.3z 1000Base-SX/1000Base-LX Ethernet standards.

		Semaphore Releases TG-200 T-BOX Gateway - 10/26/11 Model TG-200 T-BOX Gateway has Ethernet, GSM cellular modem, serial RS232 and RS485 ports for connectivity between remote devices, control rooms and users in virtually any location.

		Schweitzer announces SEL-2820 Fiber-Optic Transceiver - 10/17/11 Transceiver allows instrumentation and control professionals to safely add isolated segments to multidrop and point-to-point EIA-485 networks separated by up to 500 meters. Price: $150

		Imsys releases Stamp Ethernet Module - 10/17/11 Named Stamp for its small size and similarity with a postal stamp, this module includes everything needed for the control of a networked final product. Price: $50.

		HMS announces cloud-based Netbiter for remote management - 09/26/11 Netbiter remote management enables users to monitor and control machinery such as power generators, tanks, wind turbines, building applications and base stations from a standard web browser.

		Omnitron Introduces miConverter S-Series Media Converter - 08/03/11 miConverter S-Series provides Gigabit and Fast Ethernet fiber to 10/100/1000BASE-T media conversion.

		INSYS introduces ADSL 1.0 modems - 07/27/11 The modems support ADSL, ADSL2 and ADSL2+ standards for a maximum downstream speed of 25 Mb/s and are available with an Annex B specification.

		HMS Industrial Networks releases Anybus Communicator CAN - 07/05/11 The gateway enables communication between any industrial device with a CAN interface and industrial networks such as Profibus, Profinet, DeviceNet, EtherNet/IP, EtherCAT or CANopen.

		WAGO introduces 750-880 Programmable Fieldbus Controller - 06/21/11 750-880 increases intelligence and high-frequency processing — up to 1000 instructions within 235μ — for industrial Ethernet applications.

		Kvaser announces Rugged family of CAN to USB interfaces - 06/21/11 All Rugged models have a corrosion resistant aluminum alloy housing, a polyurethane coating that completely seals the unit, and cabling to IP67 standard for water and dust ingress.

		AutomationDirect releases MB-GATEWAY Modbus Gateway - 06/12/11 MB-GATEWAY single port Modbus Gateway module converts Modbus TCP to Modbus RTU.

		Paralan releases SD100 SCSI Extender Kits for ABB Symphony - 05/24/11 By using the Paralan SD100 SCSI Extender Kit instead of replacing the interfaces and associated peripherals, end users can save tens of thousands of dollars.

		TURCK announces BL20 Economy gateways - 05/11/11 Gateways for EtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP, DeviceNet, CANopen and PROFIBUS provide a flexible in-the-cabinet system for distributed I/O.

		HMS introduces Anybus X-gateway for Modbus TCP - 04/27/11 The gateway enables communication between Modbus TCP and PLC networks on Profibus, DeviceNet and EtherNet/IP.

		Advantech Launches Four New BACnet I/O Modules - 03/31/11 The BAS-3000BC series can serve as BACnet MS/TP remote I/O modules through an RS-485 network to be integrated with BACnet DDC Controllers.

		ProSoft Technology announces Industrial Cellular Packages for U.S. and Canada - 03/11/11 These cellular service packages deliver pre-activated industrial-grade 3G cellular solutions to users, with service plans designed to meet the specific needs of the industrial customer.

		NI adds gateway and voltage/RTD node to Wireless Sensor Network - 03/02/11 The NI 9792 is a programmable gateway that can communicate with measurement nodes as well as other hardware through a variety of open communication standards. The NI WSN-3226 allows RTD and potentiometer measurements.

		Pepperl+Fuchs introduces LS680 Optical Data Couplers - 02/12/11 LS680 is capable of transmitting signals, such as live video and other communication information, at a rate of 100 MBit/s via a 100 Base-TX interface.

		Lanner Electronics announces FW-8770 network security appliance - 01/06/11 The FW-8770 supports the 2nd Generation Intel Core processor family, formerly codenamed “Sandy Bridge.” The 2nd Generation Intel Core processors support 1333 MHz DDR3 Memory and Intel Hyper-Threading Technology.

		DNF Controls announces AnyWhere Interface Box - 01/04/11 AIB supports GPI-to-GPO(s), GPI-to-serial, GPI-to-Ethernet, and GPI-to-SNMP control; serial-to-GPO, Ethernet-to-GPO, and SNMP-to-GPO monitoring; and serial-to-Ethernet and serial-to-SNMP conversions.

		Intellicom releases EasyConnect EC150 Remote Gateway - 12/14/10 EasyConnect EC150 connects any Modbus device with the Netbiter Argos server over Ethernet.

		Innovasic releases RapID EtherNet/IP and Profinet platform - 11/22/10 RapID supports EtherNet/IP November 2010 release and Profinet version 2.2 and can be used as a “network processor” alongside any host microcontroller.

		Molex announces Brad SST PB3 Profibus Module - 11/14/10 This stand-alone hardware platform includes PROFIBUS and Ethernet communication ports, enabling connectivity to any Rockwell ControlLogix and CompactLogix controller.

		Phoenix Contact announces DSL and cellular Industrial modems - 09/29/10 The cellular modems transmit Ethernet and I/O data over the mobile phone network. The DSL modem transmits data up to 30 Mbps.

		Acrosser announces AR-B104D CAN bus I/O module - 09/23/10 AR-B104D has a PCI-104 interface CAN bus, 24 channel digital I/O and SRAM module.

		Axiomtek introduces iCON-1141 Ethernet media converters - 07/21/10 Media converters translate transmission signals from 100BASE-TX cable to 100BASE-FX fiber optic cable.

		Red Lion adds G3ENET Ethernet Card to G3 HMIs - 07/12/10 G3 Series HMIs with the G3ENET card provide communication with devices on two distinct Ethernet networks simultaneously.

		National Instruments Expands NI-XNET Embedded Network Platform - 06/27/10 PXI-8516 and NI PCI-8516 LIN interfaces make it possible to develop LIN applications in NI LabVIEW, NI LabWindows/CVI and C/C++ for Windows and LabVIEW Real-Time OSs.

		Keithley Introduces KUSB-488B USB-To-GPIB Adapter - 06/24/10 Model KUSB-488B's driver library is fully command-compatible with Keithley's and National Instruments' command set, making it plug-and-play compatible with existing applications.

		HMS announces 2-Port EtherNet/IP Plug-in-Module - 05/27/10 EtherNet/IP module with integrated switch reduces infrastructure cost and eliminates the need for external switches.

		Danfoss Drives introduces VLT PROFINET MCA120 card - 03/10/10 Card expands communication capabilities of the VLT AutomationDrive to PROFINET-based networks.

		Parker's SSD Drives Division adds Profinet to AC890 and AC890PX adjustable speed drives - 08/26/09 PROFINET/IO card plugs into an option slot on the AC890 drive, and can be configured with DSE Lite software.

		ACROSSER releases AR-R5700 networking security appliances - 02/23/09 AR-R5700 can use Core2Quad, Core2Duo and Celeron Intel embedded processors.

		B&B announces Vlinx MESR Modbus Ethernet-to-Serial gateway - 01/22/09 MESR series gateways connect serial Modbus ASCII/RTU devices with Modbus/TCP Ethernet, convert ASCII to RTU, remap conflicting Modbus IDs. or connect two Modbus devices with different baud rates.

		Innovasic adds EtherNet/IP to fido1100 communication controller kit - 01/21/09 The kit contains a Dual Real-Time Ethernet (DRTE) module, baseboard, software, reference design, and all the cables required to evaluate the EtherNet/IP solution right out of the box.

		ABB announces RETA-02 PROFINET IO and Modbus/TCP adapter - 05/22/08 RETA-02 adapter enables fast and simple connectivity of ABB drives to a PROFINET IO or Modbus/TCP network.

		Omron STI introduces NE1A-EDR01 Ethernet/IP-DeviceNet Routers - 01/17/08 These UL-listed routers allow the operating condition of a DeviceNet safety system to be configured and monitored from a general-purpose Ethernet device.

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