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Product Showcase: Communication Modules - Serial Interfaces, Device Servers

Find Serial Interfaces (RS-232/422/485) and Device Servers offered by various manufacturers for the factory automation, plant process control, and instrumentation industry.

		Advantech LogixView Software Advantech Studio connects you to the world with powerful automation tools to develop HMI and SCADA applications. Advantech Studio enables complete control and monitoring from anywhere outside the plant through any connection to the internet. Advantech’s LogixView is the latest package with many features.

		Advantech PCI-104 interface card Advantech’s distributed motion control series are categorized into two groups – master cards and slave modules. While the master card is kept in the host PC, the slave modules can be distributed so that they are next to motor drives on the factory floor. The PCM-3202I is a 2-port RS-485 PCI-104 master card with many features.

		Advantech 15” XGA TFT Industrial Panel PC Advantech’s Industrial Panel PC’s (IPPC’s) are powerful computing and robust platforms with high performance for factory floors. Constructed with heavy duty aluminum or stainless steel front panels, the rugged design of Advantech’s IPPC’s can withstand tough industrial environments. The IPPC-7157A is a 15” XGA TFT version with many features.

		Advantech Embedded Automation Computer Advantech’s fanless, rugged, cableless embedded automation computers are idea for harsh industrial environments. With compact and rich I/O, multiple expansion slots and mounting methods, these platforms are suitable for a wide variety of applications. The UNO-1150 is an AMD GX2 400 MHz version with many features.

		Advantech 17" SXGA TFT LCD touch panel computer Advantech's touch panel computers are compact & rugged HMI platforms for seamless interaction between humans and machines. They are available in sizes ranging from 3.5” to 17” and feature low power consumption. The TPC-1770H is a high resolution 17” SXGA TFT LCD version.

		Advantech 19” rackmount industrial workstation Advantech’s industrial workstations are compact and heavy duty, specifically designed for diverse industrial applications. The IACP-4000D workstation is 19” rackmount with a 5.7” VGA TFT LCD display.

		Advantech 802.11 b/g Wireless Device Servers Advantech’s serial device servers enable RS-232/422/485 serial devices to be dual-connected to Ethernet switches for unrivaled reliability. The EKI-1351 and 1352 are 1-port and 2-port serial device models that allow most RS-232/422/485 serial devices to be remotely monitored, etc.

		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.

		MOXA’S NEW! Sercure Terminal Server Family 1 to 16 port – NPort 6000 Series MOXA’S Terminal Server family, including the new NPort 6000 Series, offer users reliable and secure serial to ethernet connectivity. consists of 8-port and 16-port servers to connect async devices, such as terminals, modems, data switches, mainframe computers, and POS devices, to hosts connected to a 10/100 Mbps TCP/IP Ethernet.

		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.

		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.

		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.

		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.

		Pentek Introduces Quad Serial FPDP Modules - 04/17/12 Models 71611 7811 provide four channels of serial communication with up to 1 Gbyte per second of aggregate data transfer capability.

		Ideal Introduces Test-Tone-Trace Network Testing Kit - 03/21/12 This all-in-one tool kit performs essential cable testing functions required in Security and Data/Network applications.

		B&B Electronics releases Vlinx VESP211 Ethernet servers - 02/15/12 VESP211 Serial Servers connect RS-232, RS-422 or RS-485 serial devices to Ethernet networks, allowing the serial devices to become nodes on the network.

		EasySYNC Releases USB2-H serial to USB Adapters - 02/09/12 Offered in single, dual, quad, 8 and 16 port versions, modules use a standard USB-B device connector for attaching to an upstream host or hub port. Prices start at $32.

		Brainboxes adds RS422/485 to its Ethernet to serial products - 11/29/11 The 4 and 8 port RS422/485 devices enable connection across a network with no loss of reliability or signal integrity.

		MESA announces 7I69 Remote TTL I/O card - 11/06/11 The 7I69 communicates with the host via a RS-422 link up to 100 ft long. Price: from $50

		Aaxeon Releases MSC-208C RS-232/422/485 PCI Express Card - 10/25/11 MSC-208C is universally compatible with up to 8 new and legacy RS-232/422/485 devices, designed to offer more flexibility for all applications.

		B&R announces Powerlink X67 bus controller - 10/18/11 Equipped with 12 digital channels that can be configured as either inputs or outputs, the module can be adapted to any task.

		ProSoft releases Modbus TCP/IP to IEC 61850 Gateway - 10/04/11 The gateway provides a solution for interfacing IEC 61850 Intelligent Electronic Devices (IEDs) at the process and bay levels with Schneider Electric PLCs and SCADA systems at the substation level.

		IXXAT introduces CAN-IB120/PCIe Mini CAN Interface - 09/07/11 CAN-IB120/PCIe Mini enables the implementation of a CAN interface in applications with limited space.

		HMS releases Anybus CompactCom for BACnet/IP - 08/31/11 The Anybus CompactCom module acts as a server (B-ASC) on the BACnet/IP network. It is about the size of a compact flash card.

		Advantech introduces APAX-5090P Serial Communication Module - 08/28/11 The four-port APAX-5570 controller can attach two APAX-5090P modules, therefore expanding the number of communication ports to eight.

		Deutschmann releases UNIGATE AS-i Master gateways - 06/26/11 UNIGATE gateways connect AS-Interface automation components with all standard fieldbuses and Industrial Ethernet systems.

		Red Lion announces driver for Omron safety controller - 06/15/11 Driver allows Red Lion's G3 Series HMIs, Data Station Plus and Modular Controller Series to monitor and control one or more Omron STI G9SPs.

		Sealevel introduces Ultra COMM+8.PCIE serial interface - 06/15/11 Compatible with any PCI Express slot, the board provides eight multifunction serial ports, each individually field-configurable for RS-232, RS-422, or RS-485.

		HMS releases 2-port Anybus Modbus TCP module - 06/02/11 2-port version reduces the need for expensive external switches and cuts down on factory wiring since the module comes with a built-in switch of its own.

		Matrox Graphics introduces Avio Series KVM extenders - 05/26/11 The KVM extender enables users to secure a host computer in a climate-controlled room by capturing the system’s I/O up to 1000 meters away over a single fiber optic cable.

		TC Communications announces TC3848 Modem-over-IP Gateway - 05/24/11 TC3848-3/4 MoIP Gateway links or extends a wide variety of legacy dial-up devices including data modems, fax machines, meters, etc. over IP/Ethernet or MPLS.

		Sealevel releases tough SeaLINK+485-DB9 Serial Adapter - 04/07/11 To meet the demands of working in harsh industrial environments, the single-port USB to RS-485 serial adapter operates over an extended temperature range of -40 - +85°C. Price: $89

		United Electronic Industries releases UEI-RSS Serial Server - 03/29/11 Software makes UEI's PowerDNx DNx-SL-501 and DNx-SL-508 devices accessible as standard Windows or Linux serial ports.

		HMS releases 2-port version of Anybus CompactCom for Modbus TCP - 03/28/11 The 2-port Modbus TCP module includes an integrated switch that makes it possible to build networks in daisy chain rather than connecting all devices through an external switch.

		ACCES I/O releases PCIe-ICM serial communication cards - 03/23/11 These PCI Express cards feature a selection of 4 or 2-ports of isolated, software selectable, RS-232, RS-422, and RS-485 serial protocols.

		Saelig Announces SPI Storm Serial Protocol Host Adapter - 02/17/11 SPI Storm can access ASICs, SoCs, FPGAs and other digital embedded systems that use serial protocols at speeds of up to 100 MHz at the I/O lines.

		ABB announces FECA-01 EtherCAT Adapter for drives - 02/12/11 The FECA-01 supports CANopen over EtherCAT (CoE) protocol for CS355 and ACS850 drive families.

		HMS introduces EtherNet/IP and CANopen Anybus X-gateway - 01/26/11 X-gateway enables system integrators to easily transfer I/O data between automation devices on EtherNet/IP and CANopen.

		Brainboxes adds ports to PCI communications cards - 01/25/11 UC-263, UC-295 and UC-414 now have four RS232 ports with an LPT port for PCI based computers.

		Acrosser announces AR-R6000 networking appliance - 01/24/11 AR-R6000 has a 1U rack mount chassis, maximum 2GB memory, 4 x GbE LAN ports, LAN bypass, PCI expansion slot, 4 x USB ports, 2 x SATA port and console port.

		Lanner releases LEC-3010 DIN-Rail Serial Communication appliance - 01/20/11 LEC-3010 has 6 serial ports, 4 GbE LAN ports, 2 x USB 2.0 ports, DIDO port, VGA display port and an Intel Atom N450 CPU.

		Semaphore releases MC-31 communications processor module - 01/19/11 The MC-31 provides integral, Ethernet communications and two additional port options for the Kingfisher Plus+ series RTU.

		Advantech introduces EKI-1221D and EKI-1222D Modbus Gateways - 01/16/11 Gateways provide transparent connectivity between Modbus (ASCII, RTU) serial devices and Ethernet based Modbus/TCP equipment.

		Lanner releases QORE LEC-3100 serial communications platform - 11/02/10 This 1U appliance has 10 isolated serial/ COM ports, which protect the appliance from electrostatic damage due to sudden power surges.

		NI Introduces GPIB-ENET/1000 Ethernet-to-GPIB controller - 10/05/10 GPIB-ENET/1000 can interface with up to 14 GPIB devices that engineers can access from several network hosts via Intranet or Internet.

		FieldServer releases QuickServer protocol gateway - 10/03/10 QuickServer is a fully configurable gateway that enables users and integrators to interface devices to the common protocols used in the Building Automation industry.

		Advantech announces USB-4620 5-Port USB Hub - 08/12/10 USB-4620 has isolation protection up to 3,000 Vdc for each downstream port, making every USB device connected with the USB-4620 safe and protected.

		ACCES I/O Announces PCIe-COM Serial Communication Cards - 07/15/10 These 20 PCI Express cards feature a selection of 8, 4, or 2-ports of software selectable RS-232, RS-422, and RS-485 serial protocols.

		Sena Technologies announces DirectPort UPCI serial card - 06/30/10 DirectPort PCI multiport serial cards support high speed serial speed up to 921.6 Kbps and are equipped with internal surge protection for maximum reliability.

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

		HMS adds SERCOS III support - 11/29/09 The Anybus-CC module contains a complete SERCOS III slave interface according to the FSP IO profile. The module is about the size of a compact flash card

		ACROSSER releases 8-port embedded console servers - 08/26/09 ACS-N5630FL, ACS-N5430FL and ACS-N0631 each contain 3 ports of RS-232 and 5 ports of selectable RS-232/422/485, where 4 of the 5 ports have built-in magnetic isolation.

		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.

		IXXAT release Industrial Ethernet Module for Ethernet Powerlink, EtherNet/IP and PROFINET - 09/14/06 The Industrial Ethernet Module enables fast, low-cost connection of devices to ETHERNET Powerlink, EtherNet/IP and PROFINET. The module is based on an Altera-FPGA and contains the CPU (NIOS II), an Ethernet Controller and an integrated 2-port hub, which is routed out via an RJ45 connector. Depending on the version, the protocol software for implementation of an ETHERNET Powerlink controlled node, a PROFINET device or an EtherNet/IP adapters is already on the module.

		Acrosser Introduces 1U Rackmount Server - 05/12/06 The AR-M9936 supports Pentium M / Celeron M processors ranging from 600 MHz to 2.0 GHz, DDR 200 / 266 memory up to 2 GB, and optional Gigabit Ethernet, PCI and MiniPCI expansions. Server functions include Bypass LAN, PXE, Auto-MDIX, and Console Redirection.

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