December 9, 2009 - Enterprise appliance transaction modules, eATMs, are becoming a popular method of exchanging data between automation controllers and general-purpose computers. Craig Resnick, senior analyst for ARC Advisory Group, wrote a whitepaper that explains the uses, capabilities, benefits and latest advances in eATM technology. The paper, commissioned by Online Development, provides an overview of the controller types and enterprise computer systems that can be connected with these appliances. It also provides an overview of the software utility that enables configuration of data between dissimilar devices without programming.
Also discussed is the future of these appliances in helping manufacturers cost-effectively connect the plant floor to the enterprise.For copies of this whitepaper, please use this link: www.oldi.com/atm_literature.shtml ABOUT ONLINE DEVELOPMENT INC. Online Development Inc.
(OLDI) designs and manufactures factory automation products to help manufacturers simplify data transaction, control and communications tasks. Products include Appliance Transaction Modules (ATM) for both enterprise- and controller-level data exchange. Enterprise Appliance Transaction Modules (eATMs) simplify and manage the exchange of data between general-purpose computer systems at the plant and enterprise level with factory floor controllers. Controller Appliance Transaction Modules (cATMs) enable connectivity to many brands and types of PLCs/PACs and DCS.
