July 28, 2011 - ProSoft Technology announces the Smart Switch feature, supported in the RadioLinx Industrial Frequency Hopping Ethernet Radios for the 2.4 GHz and 900 MHz spectrums. With Smart Switch technology, the Ethernet radios are able to intelligently route packets over the network, managing the wireless network like a standard Ethernet switch, and creating true peer-to-peer wireless Ethernet communication. The powerful, rugged Industrial Ethernet radios provide long-range wireless connectivity (up to 30+ miles) with 1.1 Mbps data rates.
When coupled with the efficient Smart Switch feature, this solution provides industrial, process and SCADA users with reliable ‘any-node-to-any-node’ communication with best-in-class performance, including faster scan times, faster upload/downloads, and faster PING times. An additional unique feature of the Industrial Frequency Hopping Ethernet radios is a serial port that can be used to pull data from a serial device and send to a client via wireless Ethernet. For configuration and advanced network-wide diagnostics, the radios use ControlScape Configuration and Diagnostic Software, an easy to use graphic interface for configuration and network-wide diagnostics. An OPC server is also included to enable wireless network monitoring within HMI screens.
The Industrial Frequency Hopping Ethernet radios with Smart Switch technology are available globally, through the ProSoft Technology distribution channel. For existing users of the RadioLinx Industrial frequency Hopping Ethernet radios, the Smart Switch feature is backward compatible, allowing existing devices to be upgraded from the field.
“Industries that rely on robust, long range performance of frequency hopping wireless technologies now get the added benefit of true network connectivity” stated Jim Ralston, Strategic Product Analyst. “Smart Switch enables the SCADA network to behave like a true Ethernet network boosting system performance.”
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ProSoft Technology specializes in the development of industrial communication solutions for automation and control applications. Over the last 20 years, ProSoft Technology’s product lines have grown to over 400 communication interface modules supporting more than 60 different protocols. These include in-chassis interfaces compatible with the large automation suppliers' controllers such as Rockwell Automation and Schneider Electric, as well as protocol gateways and industrial wireless solutions. With 500 distributors in 52 countries and Regional Area Offices in Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America and North America, we at ProSoft Technology are able to provide quality products with unparalleled support to customers worldwide.