Highly integrated rackmount network security hardware platform - for VPN, network bandwidth controllers, IDS/IPS, firewalls, and more - can definitely simplify network appliance design.
Axiomtek, a leading server appliance hardware platform development and manufacturing partner for software solutions and fine appliance product providers, is proud to launch a popular network hardware platform, the NA-401. The NA-401 is a 1U rackmount network security platform for VPN, network bandwidth controllers, IDS/IPS, firewalls, and more. This network platform supports Intel Pentium 4/ Celeron D processors up to 3.6GHz in the LGA775 package and has a FSB (Front Side Bus) speed of 800MHz with the latest Intel 915GV Express chipset.
System memory can support up to 4GB of DDR266/333 DIMM sockets with unbuffered none-ECC memory.
The NA-401 can definitely simplify network appliance design with its highly integrated design.
The NA-401 supports multiple Ethernet ports for network appliance solutions.
All four Gigabit Ethernet ports support peer to peer communication by PCI-Express technology.
The platform is optimised best for data communication.
The Ethernet port configurations and combinations can be changed to fit different customer requirements accordingly.
In order to provide the best network performance and best utilisation, the device provides powerful storage interfaces, including IDE and S-ATA and is easily compatible with embedded Operating Systems and third-party application programs through DOM (Disk on Module) or CompactFlash.
One PCI 32-bit/33MHz expansion slot and one Mini-PCI slot are available for expansion.
'The NA-401 is a mainstream network security platform with high computing performance,' said Philip Wei, product manager of Axiomtek's Industrial PC division.
'For the sake of meeting numerous critical network appliance demands, Axiomtek offers a wide range of network appliances to fulfill network management and network security hardware solutions.
The Network Appliances (NA) series is ideal for system integrators, software developers, and manufacturers seeking to reduce time to market.' Powerful enclosure management features, including BIOS redirection to console port, LCM settings, and more, have been implemented so users can keep and manage their data easily.
The baseboard has Serial ATA and 40-pin IDE interface built-in, so customers can use the 3.5in Serial ATA hard disks internally.
The embedded OS can be stored on DOM (Disk on Module) or CF (CompactFlash).
Each of Axiomtek's Network Appliance models have a lower total cost of ownership (TCO) and can be used for VPN gateways, load balancing, network bandwidth management, SSL, firewalls, IDS/IPS, and much more.
Partner with Axiomtek for all your network appliance development needs, and we will take care all your hardware needs to optimise customers' network business.
The NA-401 will be available in the middle of March, 2006.
Obtain more product information or pricing by contacting our sales representative or by visiting its Web site.
* About Axiomtek - Axiomtek Co is one of the world's leading designers/manufacturers of PC-based industrial computer products.
From its roots as a turnkey systems integrator specializing in data acquisition and control systems, Axiomtek has mirrored the PC evolution in various industries by shifting its focus toward the design and manufacture of PC-based industrial automation solutions.
Axiomtek was established since 1990.
The company has 260 employees in headquarters and subsidiaries in USA, China, Germany and France, with more than 80 employees in total.
The company has appointed more than 60 distributor partners around the globe.
Axiomtek offers IPC (Industrial PCs), ECP (Embedded Computing Platforms), PPC (Panel PCs), DAS (Data Acquisition Solutions), NA (Network Appliances) and Storage Solutions product lines with more than 400 items.
Tuesday, May 30, 2006
Serial device server boosts network performance
Beating traditional serial to Ethernet performance, and providing a transparent gateway, a single port RS232 serial device server achieves a maximum 460.8kbps serial speed, in full duplex.
Korenix newly released JetPort 5201 single port RS232 serial device server breaks industry record of serial to Ethernet performance by achieving max. 460.8kbps serial speed, in full duplex. The unprecedented product design breaks traditional serial to Ethernet performance that can only achieve 230.4kbps, or lower and offers users greater flexibility to plan the system.
JetPort device server provides a transparent data gateway from serial to Ethernet and vice versa.
Users can use TCP / UDP sockets or Windows COM / Linux tty driver to transmit data without modifying original controlling programs.
* Easy management - in addition, JetPort provides flexible configuration options including Windows utility, Web console, and telnet console.
JetPort commander is JetPort Windows utility that can configure and monitor single or multiple JetPort units at the same time.
* Event notification - for remote management, JetPort can send email and SNMP trap to notify device or port events, such as Access IP blocked, or Port disconnected.
JetPort 5201 Serial Device Server: * World's highest serial speed: 460.8kbps.
* JetPort Commander, Windows utility for auto discovery, multiple device setting and monitoring.
* Versatile serial operation options: Virtual Com, Serial tunnel, TCP server, TCP client, UDP.
* Up to five simultaneous Virtual COM, TCP server, TCP client connections.
* Configuration by Windows, Web, telnet.
* Event warning by Email, SNMP trap.
* Virtual COM driver for Windows NT/2000/XP/2003.
* Fixed TTY driver for Linux.
Korenix newly released JetPort 5201 single port RS232 serial device server breaks industry record of serial to Ethernet performance by achieving max. 460.8kbps serial speed, in full duplex. The unprecedented product design breaks traditional serial to Ethernet performance that can only achieve 230.4kbps, or lower and offers users greater flexibility to plan the system.
JetPort device server provides a transparent data gateway from serial to Ethernet and vice versa.
Users can use TCP / UDP sockets or Windows COM / Linux tty driver to transmit data without modifying original controlling programs.
* Easy management - in addition, JetPort provides flexible configuration options including Windows utility, Web console, and telnet console.
JetPort commander is JetPort Windows utility that can configure and monitor single or multiple JetPort units at the same time.
* Event notification - for remote management, JetPort can send email and SNMP trap to notify device or port events, such as Access IP blocked, or Port disconnected.
JetPort 5201 Serial Device Server: * World's highest serial speed: 460.8kbps.
* JetPort Commander, Windows utility for auto discovery, multiple device setting and monitoring.
* Versatile serial operation options: Virtual Com, Serial tunnel, TCP server, TCP client, UDP.
* Up to five simultaneous Virtual COM, TCP server, TCP client connections.
* Configuration by Windows, Web, telnet.
* Event warning by Email, SNMP trap.
* Virtual COM driver for Windows NT/2000/XP/2003.
* Fixed TTY driver for Linux.
Saturday, May 27, 2006
'Make Your Own' 5-port managed switch arrives
With a five-port managed Ethernet switch, OEMs can use its ET-5MS-OEM-2 board to produce their own Ethernet switch, by adding packaging, a power supply and connectors.
SIXNET, one of the worlds leading manufacturers of industrial Ethernet products, proudly introduces a brand new 5-port managed Ethernet switch, perfect for OEM applications. OEMs can use the new ET-5MS-OEM-2 board to create their own Ethernet Switch, by adding packaging, a power supply and connectors. Or they can embed this super compact board (3.5in x 2.5in /8.9 x 6.4cm) directly into their existing product or system to add powerful Ethernet connectivity.
The ET-5MS-OEM-2 is fully industrial rated for operation from - 40 to + 75 deg C and low power, drawing less than 2W.
All EtherTRAK Ethernet Managed Switches offers real-time secure performance with SNMP network management, along with RSTP (rapid spanning tree protocol) support rings and other redundancy schemes.
This ensures the reliability of your network with automatic switchover on a segment failure.
The unit also has a self-test/alarm output signal plus authentication and encryption features.
SIXNET managed switches can detect and report network problems before they seriously affect network operations.
And like other SIXNET IPm products, they also come with IPm Linux open-source tools.
This enables integrators and OEMs to enhance the functionality of these Linux-based switches.
SIXNET managed switches work reliably through the dead of winter and those hot summer days.
Unlike office-grade switches that are intended only for use in air-conditioned offices, SIXNET Ethernet switches are designed for those places that you don't want to be - over a wide temperature range.
SIXNET switches have been proven even in military applications such as in LAVs, ships and aircrafts.
With over 1 million hours mean time between failures, a twenty-year support and service policy, free field-installable upgrades, plus more, SIXNET calls this a sound investment.
SIXNET, one of the worlds leading manufacturers of industrial Ethernet products, proudly introduces a brand new 5-port managed Ethernet switch, perfect for OEM applications. OEMs can use the new ET-5MS-OEM-2 board to create their own Ethernet Switch, by adding packaging, a power supply and connectors. Or they can embed this super compact board (3.5in x 2.5in /8.9 x 6.4cm) directly into their existing product or system to add powerful Ethernet connectivity.
The ET-5MS-OEM-2 is fully industrial rated for operation from - 40 to + 75 deg C and low power, drawing less than 2W.
All EtherTRAK Ethernet Managed Switches offers real-time secure performance with SNMP network management, along with RSTP (rapid spanning tree protocol) support rings and other redundancy schemes.
This ensures the reliability of your network with automatic switchover on a segment failure.
The unit also has a self-test/alarm output signal plus authentication and encryption features.
SIXNET managed switches can detect and report network problems before they seriously affect network operations.
And like other SIXNET IPm products, they also come with IPm Linux open-source tools.
This enables integrators and OEMs to enhance the functionality of these Linux-based switches.
SIXNET managed switches work reliably through the dead of winter and those hot summer days.
Unlike office-grade switches that are intended only for use in air-conditioned offices, SIXNET Ethernet switches are designed for those places that you don't want to be - over a wide temperature range.
SIXNET switches have been proven even in military applications such as in LAVs, ships and aircrafts.
With over 1 million hours mean time between failures, a twenty-year support and service policy, free field-installable upgrades, plus more, SIXNET calls this a sound investment.
Brochure covers industrial Ethernet switching
Westermo Data Communications, the UK's leading supplier of industrial Ethernet products has produced a comprehensive brochure to outline the many features of the Lynx family of Industrial Ethernet switches. The Lynx range includes both managed and unmanaged Ethernet switches suitable for a broad range of industrial applications. Since the release of the Lynx300 in February 2005, Westermo has added fast Ethernet versions, Gbit versions and most recently an unmanaged fast Ethernet version with robust M12 connectors.
The Lynx range is available with a range of port combinations.
A modular system allows devices to be equipped with either fibre or copper transceivers depending on the application requirements.
Variants are available for multimode and single mode fibre and in addition there is a BIDI transceiver, which enables the installation of a ring solution on just one fibre.
The brochure outlines the expanding industry approvals Lynx has acquired.
Models were developed to withstand harsh environments and this has made the Lynx switches suitable for industrial, marine and railway applications.
The design is also prepared to conform to requirements for installation in switchgear substation automation and military applications.
The Lynx range is available with a range of port combinations.
A modular system allows devices to be equipped with either fibre or copper transceivers depending on the application requirements.
Variants are available for multimode and single mode fibre and in addition there is a BIDI transceiver, which enables the installation of a ring solution on just one fibre.
The brochure outlines the expanding industry approvals Lynx has acquired.
Models were developed to withstand harsh environments and this has made the Lynx switches suitable for industrial, marine and railway applications.
The design is also prepared to conform to requirements for installation in switchgear substation automation and military applications.
Thursday, May 25, 2006
Industrial networking with Ethernet emphasised
Ethernet hub unit allows up to five items of user equipment to be connected through shielded twisted-pair cables in accordance with IEC 802.3 and simplifies installation of Ethernet ports.
At the 2006 Drives and Controls Exhibition, the Harting Technology Group is featuring its new Industrial Communications and Power Networks Division. The new division builds on Harting's established expertise in industrial interconnection systems to provide a complete range of solutions for communications and control in the industrial environment, with particular emphasis on Industrial Ethernet. New products on show include the EHB-67 TP05 Ethernet Hub.
This new unit, which allows up to five items of user equipment to be connected through shielded twisted-pair cables in accordance with IEC 802.3, makes the installation of Ethernet ports in the industrial environment fast and simple, and is ideally suited to use in Ethernet Powerlink applications.
Also new is the Harting ESC TP08 Ethernet switch, which is the first of a range of compact IP30 devices developed for use inside industrial switch cabinets.
The unit allows up to eight Ethernet devices to be connected via RJ45 ports, yet has a width of only 22.5mm to enable considerable space saving for the network installation.
The portfolio of the new division also includes interfaces between industrial automation equipment and sensors and monitoring systems, communications within machines and control systems via a range of other networking standards including AS-i, Profibus and CAN-Open, and links between the industrial and office computing environments.
Other products on show include 'in between' products to link IP67 industrial and IP20 'office' systems, M8 and M12 connectors and their associated subassemblies, RJ Industrial connectors for both copper and fibre-optic communications, and a range of network devices for providing distributed power to the network infrastructure.
At the 2006 Drives and Controls Exhibition, the Harting Technology Group is featuring its new Industrial Communications and Power Networks Division. The new division builds on Harting's established expertise in industrial interconnection systems to provide a complete range of solutions for communications and control in the industrial environment, with particular emphasis on Industrial Ethernet. New products on show include the EHB-67 TP05 Ethernet Hub.
This new unit, which allows up to five items of user equipment to be connected through shielded twisted-pair cables in accordance with IEC 802.3, makes the installation of Ethernet ports in the industrial environment fast and simple, and is ideally suited to use in Ethernet Powerlink applications.
Also new is the Harting ESC TP08 Ethernet switch, which is the first of a range of compact IP30 devices developed for use inside industrial switch cabinets.
The unit allows up to eight Ethernet devices to be connected via RJ45 ports, yet has a width of only 22.5mm to enable considerable space saving for the network installation.
The portfolio of the new division also includes interfaces between industrial automation equipment and sensors and monitoring systems, communications within machines and control systems via a range of other networking standards including AS-i, Profibus and CAN-Open, and links between the industrial and office computing environments.
Other products on show include 'in between' products to link IP67 industrial and IP20 'office' systems, M8 and M12 connectors and their associated subassemblies, RJ Industrial connectors for both copper and fibre-optic communications, and a range of network devices for providing distributed power to the network infrastructure.
Compact Ethernet switch used inside control panels
The first of a range of compact IP30 devices developed for use inside industrial control panels is an Ethernet switch that connects up to eight devic es through RJ45 ports.
The Harting ESC TP08 Ethernet switch is the first of a range of compact IP30 devices developed for use inside industrial control panels. The unit allows up to eight Ethernet devices to be connected via RJ45 ports, yet has a width of only 22.5 mm to enable considerable space saving for the network installation. The switch supports Ethernet (10Mbit/s) and Fast Ethernet (100Mbit/s) operation, and features simple network diagnostics via integrated LED indicators at every port.
The ESC TP08 works as an unmanaged switch in the store-and-forward switching mode, and supports auto-crossing, auto-negotiation and auto-polarity.
The robust metal housing is adapted for mounting onto a 35mm 'top hat' rail according to EN 60 715.
Other switches in the IP30 family include devices with different combinations of copper and fibre-optic interfaces, where the user can select between RJ-45 and SC fibre-optic connectors solutions.
Products with fibre ports using ST-connection technology will be introduced in the near future.
The Harting ESC TP08 Ethernet switch is the first of a range of compact IP30 devices developed for use inside industrial control panels. The unit allows up to eight Ethernet devices to be connected via RJ45 ports, yet has a width of only 22.5 mm to enable considerable space saving for the network installation. The switch supports Ethernet (10Mbit/s) and Fast Ethernet (100Mbit/s) operation, and features simple network diagnostics via integrated LED indicators at every port.
The ESC TP08 works as an unmanaged switch in the store-and-forward switching mode, and supports auto-crossing, auto-negotiation and auto-polarity.
The robust metal housing is adapted for mounting onto a 35mm 'top hat' rail according to EN 60 715.
Other switches in the IP30 family include devices with different combinations of copper and fibre-optic interfaces, where the user can select between RJ-45 and SC fibre-optic connectors solutions.
Products with fibre ports using ST-connection technology will be introduced in the near future.
Sunday, May 21, 2006
Media converters seamlessly convert fibre-copper
Media converters seamlessly and accurately convert to and from fiber-to-copper through hostile RFI.EMI environments and extend the distances up to 2km with multi mode fibre.
The growth of Ethernet connectivity on the factory floor has driven the expansion of copper and fibre cable installation. Fibre optic cable is typically located in factory settings, offering long range and RFI immunity, while copper connections are found on most every piece of control equipment. The installer is often faced with connecting a piece of copper equipment to a fibre optic Ethernet drop.
Or, a piece of equipment with a copper Ethernet port needs to communicate long distances or in harsh conditions where the distance and immunity properties of fibre optics are potentially the best solution.
B and B Electronics introduces our new Elinx series, EIR and EIS lines of media converters.
Now you can seamlessly and accurately convert to and from fiber-to-copper through hostile RFI.EMI environments and extend the distances up to 2km (1.2 miles) with multi mode fibre, and up to 20km (12.4 miles) with single mode fibre.
We offer both a rugged (EIR series) industrial din rail mount package with extended voltage and temperature specifications and commercial (EIS) models in desk, wall, or rack mountable packages that include a power supply.
These models share similar features except for voltage and temperature specifications.
Each product family comes with options to convert 10/100Base TX signals to 100Base FX either with multi-mode or single mode fibre.
Your choice of ST or SC connectors with multi-mode versions, or single-mode products with SC connectors.
Users have greater flexibility with enhanced features such as auto negotiation, forced modes for full or half-duplex, and 10 or 100 Mbps data rates.
Link-fault-pass-through can be enabled and disabled via a dipswitch setting.
The link-fault-pass-through feature allows the network manager to react to a broken link as soon as one occurs.
Other common features include: Auto MDI-X (auto-cross feature), LEDs for Power, Link/Activity, Data Rate, Duplex/Collision, Store and Forward mechanism, Broadcast storm filtering, Back-pressure and IEEE802.3x compliant flow control.
The growth of Ethernet connectivity on the factory floor has driven the expansion of copper and fibre cable installation. Fibre optic cable is typically located in factory settings, offering long range and RFI immunity, while copper connections are found on most every piece of control equipment. The installer is often faced with connecting a piece of copper equipment to a fibre optic Ethernet drop.
Or, a piece of equipment with a copper Ethernet port needs to communicate long distances or in harsh conditions where the distance and immunity properties of fibre optics are potentially the best solution.
B and B Electronics introduces our new Elinx series, EIR and EIS lines of media converters.
Now you can seamlessly and accurately convert to and from fiber-to-copper through hostile RFI.EMI environments and extend the distances up to 2km (1.2 miles) with multi mode fibre, and up to 20km (12.4 miles) with single mode fibre.
We offer both a rugged (EIR series) industrial din rail mount package with extended voltage and temperature specifications and commercial (EIS) models in desk, wall, or rack mountable packages that include a power supply.
These models share similar features except for voltage and temperature specifications.
Each product family comes with options to convert 10/100Base TX signals to 100Base FX either with multi-mode or single mode fibre.
Your choice of ST or SC connectors with multi-mode versions, or single-mode products with SC connectors.
Users have greater flexibility with enhanced features such as auto negotiation, forced modes for full or half-duplex, and 10 or 100 Mbps data rates.
Link-fault-pass-through can be enabled and disabled via a dipswitch setting.
The link-fault-pass-through feature allows the network manager to react to a broken link as soon as one occurs.
Other common features include: Auto MDI-X (auto-cross feature), LEDs for Power, Link/Activity, Data Rate, Duplex/Collision, Store and Forward mechanism, Broadcast storm filtering, Back-pressure and IEEE802.3x compliant flow control.
Redundant Ethernet rail switch is powerful
A Web-managed redundant Ethernet rail switch possesses powerful features, such as Super Ring, port VLAN, Quality of Service, IGMP Snooping and failure alarm by relay output.
Korenix Technology JetNet 4000 Series, a web-managed redundant Ethernet rail switch, which is specially designed for industrial applications. JetNet 4000 Series possess powerful features, such as Super Ring, port VLAN, Quality of Service (QoS), IGMP (Internet Group Management Protocol) Snooping and failure alarm by relay output. With a web-based configuration interface, JetNet 4000 ensures an easy installation and management of your switches.
To meet the requirements of your harsh environment, JetNet 4000 uses a robust aluminum case, offering IP30 standard protection.
JetNet 4000 Series has optional 100Base-FX ports for extending communication distance from 2000m (multi-mode fiber) to 30km (single-mode fiber).
JetNet 4000 provides powerful device redundancy, including a redundant Ethernet network (Super Ring), and redundant power inputs.
The redundant DC power inputs can be connected to DC power sources simultaneously.
With Super Ring (Self-healing Redundant) technology, JetNet 4000 provides you with a self-recovery mechanism.
If any segment of your primary communication path is broken or disconnected, Super Ring technology allows JetNet 4000 to self-reconfigure and to provide a redundant path in the network.
With the recovery time of less than 300ms, Super Ring outperforms standard Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) or Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP).
With the recovery time that fast, you won't even notice a network failure.
Super Ring technology provides you with a reliable network.
With the self-healing and redundant capabilities, you can be assured that your automation system will operate nonstop.
Korenix Technology JetNet 4000 Series, a web-managed redundant Ethernet rail switch, which is specially designed for industrial applications. JetNet 4000 Series possess powerful features, such as Super Ring, port VLAN, Quality of Service (QoS), IGMP (Internet Group Management Protocol) Snooping and failure alarm by relay output. With a web-based configuration interface, JetNet 4000 ensures an easy installation and management of your switches.
To meet the requirements of your harsh environment, JetNet 4000 uses a robust aluminum case, offering IP30 standard protection.
JetNet 4000 Series has optional 100Base-FX ports for extending communication distance from 2000m (multi-mode fiber) to 30km (single-mode fiber).
JetNet 4000 provides powerful device redundancy, including a redundant Ethernet network (Super Ring), and redundant power inputs.
The redundant DC power inputs can be connected to DC power sources simultaneously.
With Super Ring (Self-healing Redundant) technology, JetNet 4000 provides you with a self-recovery mechanism.
If any segment of your primary communication path is broken or disconnected, Super Ring technology allows JetNet 4000 to self-reconfigure and to provide a redundant path in the network.
With the recovery time of less than 300ms, Super Ring outperforms standard Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) or Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP).
With the recovery time that fast, you won't even notice a network failure.
Super Ring technology provides you with a reliable network.
With the self-healing and redundant capabilities, you can be assured that your automation system will operate nonstop.
Wednesday, May 17, 2006
Profinet ensures plant availability in paintshop
A Profinet system is linking over 60 independent, intelligent devices at an automotive plant; it guarantees availability and saves time and money in engineering, design and commissioning.
Durr has implemented a profinet system that links over 60 independent, intelligent devices at Volkswagen's (VW) Wolfsburg factory in Germany, where it has played a crucial role in the paintshop for the VW Golf, Lupo and Touran models since March 2002. Not only have the Profibus and Ethernet networks guaranteed the plant availability, but they also saved time and money in the engineering, design and commissioning phases. The factory installation followed successful trials of Profinet at Durr's technical training facility.
All communication relationships were carefully planned using graphical software tools, resulting in a modular system that led to savings being achieved in engineering and commissioning.
Durr is one of the world's leading providers of production systems and in-production services for the automobile industry and its component suppliers, and the Paint Systems Division plans and installs entire paintshops for automobile manufacturers throughout the world.
For many years Durr has provided tailored paintshops based on a modular concept that takes full advantage of the product, process and project know-how that has been built up over decades.
For example, Durr EcoDIM is a Distributed Intelligent Module control system for the twenty-first century that is based on Profinet and distributed automation - and this is what is now in use at VW.
Benefits of modularisation include a reduction in design time, ongoing cost savings, improved quality assurance (Durr aims for zero defects) and simplification of complex structures.
In modular plant construction, each plant section forms an independent module consisting of mechanical and electrical/electronic systems, the systems' own control intelligence and the systems' own user programmes.
This is made possible by intelligent field units or peripheral units, each with their own CPU.
Modular systems can be expanded more easily and are simpler to maintain thanks to manageable functions.
Furthermore, the software for specific modules can also be updated with no risk of undesirable effects on the other system sections.
For instance, as a result of modularisation, the Durr EcoCure dryer systems are flexible and maintenance-friendly.
The versatile dryer modules are combined so as to meet process engineering targets and are supplied to the construction site fully pre-assembled.
The modular design speeds up both the installation procedure and the commissioning of the systems.
Moreover, the modular concept simplifies quality management, making it easier to guarantee uniformly high quality.
Distributed automation based on Profinet has made it possible to implement modularisation consistently and to reduce the complexity of the system.
New engineering tools such as Simatic iMap play an important role in this.
These tools mean that the communication relationships between intelligent units no longer have to be explicitly programmed but can simply be planned graphically.
Within shop 9 at VW's Wolfsburg plant, a new basecoat area with Durr EcoDIM has been implemented on the basis of distributed automation.
The basecoat area consists of pretreatment, cathodic dip coating (CDC) and a dryer for gradual drying of the base-coated bodies.
The individual system sections are implemented as autonomous units.
For instance, the continuous-flow dryer consists of the following modules: six EcoCureHotBox convection recirculating-air units; one EcoCureHotBoxFreshAir fresh-air unit; one EcoPureTAR thermal exhaust-air cleaning unit; one EcoCureFanOvenExhaustAir exhaust air unit; one EcoCureCoolBox cooling zone; and two EcoCureDoor rolling shutter doors.
Each of the EcoDIM modules contains a distributed Simatic ET 200S peripheral unit with its own CPU.
These have been programmed with Step 7 and are networked via Profibus.
Profinet uses proven software component technology.
Programming of the internal functionality of the individual technological modules is separate from engineering and project planning for communication.
The entire functionality of the technological module is now mapped and encapsulated as a software component, the Profinet component.
Access to the interface of this component is uniformly defined with Profinet.
Those variables required for interfacing with other components - for visualisation and for networking with the management level - are provided at the component interface.
On the system for VW, each Simatic ET 200S peripheral unit was first programmed with Step 7.
Input and output variables for the component interface were then defined from a technological point of view in a data block (for example, 'Open roller shutter door', 'Roller shutter door is open' and 'Entry stop').
Finally, an XML file was generated on the basis of this information using the 'Create Profinet component' function in Step 7.
This file describes the entire component in a standardised form that conforms to the Profinet conventions, including a reference to the related Step 7 project.
All of the components for the EcoDIM modules were then imported to the Simatic iMap engineering tool that provides an overview of the entire system.
The communication relationships between the components are defined graphically with the iMap tool.
In order to do this, the components must be retrieved from the library by dragging and dropping them onto the connection plan, where they are represented with their technological interfaces independently of the bus system used.
The communication relationships between the components are then defined by dragging lines.
Compared with using conventional complex communication programming, this graphical linking of the inputs and outputs of the components greatly reduces the time required for the implementation and commissioning phases.
Overall, over sixty intelligent components were interconnected in this way for the VW project.
The Simatic Net Profinet OPC Server, running on a PC, is used for visualisation of the entire system, which has approximately 30,000 variables.
As with the communication relationships, the visualisation variables were planned using Simatic iMap (the variable list is the OPC tag file in this case).
Between ten and twenty Simatic ET 200S stations are connected via Profibus in each of the individual system areas, and the system areas are interconnected with a higher-level Ethernet network.
Visualisation and engineering are also performed via this Ethernet network.
Networking of the Profibus segments with the Ethernet network is performed via Ethernet/Profibus links with a Profinet proxy function (Simatic Net IE/PB link).
These IE/PB links operate as proxies for the intelligent Profibus units with respect to the Ethernet units.
The advantage of this concept is that the existing extensive range of intelligent Profibus units, such as the ET 200S in this system, can be used directly.
The unchanged DP protocol is used for Profibus, and the new Profinet communication mechanisms (TCP/IP and DCOM) are used for Ethernet.
For a plant and systems house such as Durr, Profinet is a further step towards consistent modularisation and decentralisation.
Reusability of the technological modules enables both time and money to be saved in engineering, design and commissioning.
In this project, the ability to use proven Profibus products was particularly important for both Durr and the system operator, VW.
In addition, the availability of the system, which now operates in three-shift mode, has been guaranteed at all times.
In today's automation environments, machines and systems can generally be easily split into autonomous technological modules consisting of mechanical system, electrical/electronic system and user software; these are able to co-operate with each other using a manageable number of handshake signals.
Profinet is based on the object-oriented modelling of technological modules, with machines, systems and their parts treated as technological modules whose functionality is encapsulated in the form of Profinet components.
These Profinet components are accessible via uniformly defined interfaces.
A distributed automation system designed in this way allows modularisation of machines and systems and, therefore, reuse of such modules.
Profinet specifies an open, object-oriented communication concept based on protocols such as TCP/IP - which is also used in Ethernet.
The DCOM Wire protocol, which allows communication of applications on an object basis, is implemented using this basic mechanism.
A vendor-neutral engineering concept has been defined for Profinet, enabling engineering and project planning of such systems to be extremely user-friendly.
It is based on an engineering object model that not only allows the development of engineering and project planning tools that can use the components of various manufacturers, but it also enables additional manufacturer- or user-specific functionality to be defined using 'facets'.
Communication in automation is becoming increasingly direct today, both horizontally at device level as well as vertically through all hierarchy levels.
Profibus and Profinet offer the ideal preconditions for transparent networking in all areas and levels of the automation process, as demonstrated so clearly by Durr in VW's Wolfsburg paintshop
Durr has implemented a profinet system that links over 60 independent, intelligent devices at Volkswagen's (VW) Wolfsburg factory in Germany, where it has played a crucial role in the paintshop for the VW Golf, Lupo and Touran models since March 2002. Not only have the Profibus and Ethernet networks guaranteed the plant availability, but they also saved time and money in the engineering, design and commissioning phases. The factory installation followed successful trials of Profinet at Durr's technical training facility.
All communication relationships were carefully planned using graphical software tools, resulting in a modular system that led to savings being achieved in engineering and commissioning.
Durr is one of the world's leading providers of production systems and in-production services for the automobile industry and its component suppliers, and the Paint Systems Division plans and installs entire paintshops for automobile manufacturers throughout the world.
For many years Durr has provided tailored paintshops based on a modular concept that takes full advantage of the product, process and project know-how that has been built up over decades.
For example, Durr EcoDIM is a Distributed Intelligent Module control system for the twenty-first century that is based on Profinet and distributed automation - and this is what is now in use at VW.
Benefits of modularisation include a reduction in design time, ongoing cost savings, improved quality assurance (Durr aims for zero defects) and simplification of complex structures.
In modular plant construction, each plant section forms an independent module consisting of mechanical and electrical/electronic systems, the systems' own control intelligence and the systems' own user programmes.
This is made possible by intelligent field units or peripheral units, each with their own CPU.
Modular systems can be expanded more easily and are simpler to maintain thanks to manageable functions.
Furthermore, the software for specific modules can also be updated with no risk of undesirable effects on the other system sections.
For instance, as a result of modularisation, the Durr EcoCure dryer systems are flexible and maintenance-friendly.
The versatile dryer modules are combined so as to meet process engineering targets and are supplied to the construction site fully pre-assembled.
The modular design speeds up both the installation procedure and the commissioning of the systems.
Moreover, the modular concept simplifies quality management, making it easier to guarantee uniformly high quality.
Distributed automation based on Profinet has made it possible to implement modularisation consistently and to reduce the complexity of the system.
New engineering tools such as Simatic iMap play an important role in this.
These tools mean that the communication relationships between intelligent units no longer have to be explicitly programmed but can simply be planned graphically.
Within shop 9 at VW's Wolfsburg plant, a new basecoat area with Durr EcoDIM has been implemented on the basis of distributed automation.
The basecoat area consists of pretreatment, cathodic dip coating (CDC) and a dryer for gradual drying of the base-coated bodies.
The individual system sections are implemented as autonomous units.
For instance, the continuous-flow dryer consists of the following modules: six EcoCureHotBox convection recirculating-air units; one EcoCureHotBoxFreshAir fresh-air unit; one EcoPureTAR thermal exhaust-air cleaning unit; one EcoCureFanOvenExhaustAir exhaust air unit; one EcoCureCoolBox cooling zone; and two EcoCureDoor rolling shutter doors.
Each of the EcoDIM modules contains a distributed Simatic ET 200S peripheral unit with its own CPU.
These have been programmed with Step 7 and are networked via Profibus.
Profinet uses proven software component technology.
Programming of the internal functionality of the individual technological modules is separate from engineering and project planning for communication.
The entire functionality of the technological module is now mapped and encapsulated as a software component, the Profinet component.
Access to the interface of this component is uniformly defined with Profinet.
Those variables required for interfacing with other components - for visualisation and for networking with the management level - are provided at the component interface.
On the system for VW, each Simatic ET 200S peripheral unit was first programmed with Step 7.
Input and output variables for the component interface were then defined from a technological point of view in a data block (for example, 'Open roller shutter door', 'Roller shutter door is open' and 'Entry stop').
Finally, an XML file was generated on the basis of this information using the 'Create Profinet component' function in Step 7.
This file describes the entire component in a standardised form that conforms to the Profinet conventions, including a reference to the related Step 7 project.
All of the components for the EcoDIM modules were then imported to the Simatic iMap engineering tool that provides an overview of the entire system.
The communication relationships between the components are defined graphically with the iMap tool.
In order to do this, the components must be retrieved from the library by dragging and dropping them onto the connection plan, where they are represented with their technological interfaces independently of the bus system used.
The communication relationships between the components are then defined by dragging lines.
Compared with using conventional complex communication programming, this graphical linking of the inputs and outputs of the components greatly reduces the time required for the implementation and commissioning phases.
Overall, over sixty intelligent components were interconnected in this way for the VW project.
The Simatic Net Profinet OPC Server, running on a PC, is used for visualisation of the entire system, which has approximately 30,000 variables.
As with the communication relationships, the visualisation variables were planned using Simatic iMap (the variable list is the OPC tag file in this case).
Between ten and twenty Simatic ET 200S stations are connected via Profibus in each of the individual system areas, and the system areas are interconnected with a higher-level Ethernet network.
Visualisation and engineering are also performed via this Ethernet network.
Networking of the Profibus segments with the Ethernet network is performed via Ethernet/Profibus links with a Profinet proxy function (Simatic Net IE/PB link).
These IE/PB links operate as proxies for the intelligent Profibus units with respect to the Ethernet units.
The advantage of this concept is that the existing extensive range of intelligent Profibus units, such as the ET 200S in this system, can be used directly.
The unchanged DP protocol is used for Profibus, and the new Profinet communication mechanisms (TCP/IP and DCOM) are used for Ethernet.
For a plant and systems house such as Durr, Profinet is a further step towards consistent modularisation and decentralisation.
Reusability of the technological modules enables both time and money to be saved in engineering, design and commissioning.
In this project, the ability to use proven Profibus products was particularly important for both Durr and the system operator, VW.
In addition, the availability of the system, which now operates in three-shift mode, has been guaranteed at all times.
In today's automation environments, machines and systems can generally be easily split into autonomous technological modules consisting of mechanical system, electrical/electronic system and user software; these are able to co-operate with each other using a manageable number of handshake signals.
Profinet is based on the object-oriented modelling of technological modules, with machines, systems and their parts treated as technological modules whose functionality is encapsulated in the form of Profinet components.
These Profinet components are accessible via uniformly defined interfaces.
A distributed automation system designed in this way allows modularisation of machines and systems and, therefore, reuse of such modules.
Profinet specifies an open, object-oriented communication concept based on protocols such as TCP/IP - which is also used in Ethernet.
The DCOM Wire protocol, which allows communication of applications on an object basis, is implemented using this basic mechanism.
A vendor-neutral engineering concept has been defined for Profinet, enabling engineering and project planning of such systems to be extremely user-friendly.
It is based on an engineering object model that not only allows the development of engineering and project planning tools that can use the components of various manufacturers, but it also enables additional manufacturer- or user-specific functionality to be defined using 'facets'.
Communication in automation is becoming increasingly direct today, both horizontally at device level as well as vertically through all hierarchy levels.
Profibus and Profinet offer the ideal preconditions for transparent networking in all areas and levels of the automation process, as demonstrated so clearly by Durr in VW's Wolfsburg paintshop
'Entry-level' media converters withstand harshness
For economical industrial Ethernet to fiber conversion, entry-level 10/100BaseT(X) to 100BaseFX and 10BaseT to 10BaseFL media converters wirthstand harsh industrial environments.
Moxa, a world-class manufacturer of industrial Ethernet products, recently launched a new series of entry-level Industrial Media Converters. The IMC-21 series, which provides an economic solution for Industrial Ethernet to fiber conversion, consists of entry-level 10/100BaseT(X) to 100BaseFX and 10BaseT to 10BaseFL media converters. The converters are specially designed for reliable and stable operation in harsh industrial environments, such as machine manufacturing, factory automation, and building automation.
IMC-21 is a cost-effective solution that runs on either a 12 to 45V DC power input or 18 to 30V AC power input.
IMC-21 can operate reliably in temperatures ranging from -10 to 60 deg C, and the rugged hardware design helps ensure that your Ethernet equipment can withstand demanding industrial conditions.
Furthermore, IMC-21's 'Link Fault Pass Through' feature can force the link to shut down as soon as it notices that the other link has failed, giving the application software a chance to react.
Key features are: * Supports Link Fault Pass-Through (LFP).
* Multi mode or single mode with SC or ST fiber connectors available.
* Power inputs support 12 to 45V DC or 18 to 30V AC (47-63Hz).
* DIN-Rail mounting ability.
* Operating temperature range from -10 to 60 deg C.
* About Moxa - Moxa Networking is part of the Moxa Group, a conglomerate that manufactures device networking products for industrial automation.
Information about all Moxa products, which include industrial Ethernet switches, serial device servers, multiport serial cards, and embedded device servers, is available on the Moxa Group's corporate website
Moxa, a world-class manufacturer of industrial Ethernet products, recently launched a new series of entry-level Industrial Media Converters. The IMC-21 series, which provides an economic solution for Industrial Ethernet to fiber conversion, consists of entry-level 10/100BaseT(X) to 100BaseFX and 10BaseT to 10BaseFL media converters. The converters are specially designed for reliable and stable operation in harsh industrial environments, such as machine manufacturing, factory automation, and building automation.
IMC-21 is a cost-effective solution that runs on either a 12 to 45V DC power input or 18 to 30V AC power input.
IMC-21 can operate reliably in temperatures ranging from -10 to 60 deg C, and the rugged hardware design helps ensure that your Ethernet equipment can withstand demanding industrial conditions.
Furthermore, IMC-21's 'Link Fault Pass Through' feature can force the link to shut down as soon as it notices that the other link has failed, giving the application software a chance to react.
Key features are: * Supports Link Fault Pass-Through (LFP).
* Multi mode or single mode with SC or ST fiber connectors available.
* Power inputs support 12 to 45V DC or 18 to 30V AC (47-63Hz).
* DIN-Rail mounting ability.
* Operating temperature range from -10 to 60 deg C.
* About Moxa - Moxa Networking is part of the Moxa Group, a conglomerate that manufactures device networking products for industrial automation.
Information about all Moxa products, which include industrial Ethernet switches, serial device servers, multiport serial cards, and embedded device servers, is available on the Moxa Group's corporate website
Friday, May 12, 2006
Eight-pin RJ 45 plug connector needs no tools
Plug connector is believed to be the world's first eight-pin Cat 5e RJ45 plug connector that requires no tools to assemble and is suitable for Ethernet systems such as Profinet and Ethernet/IP.
The Variosub RJ45 Quickon plug connector from Phoenix Contact is the world's first 8-pin Cat 5e RJ45 plug connector that requires no tools to assemble. Its standards conforming design is suitable for industrial Ethernet transmissions, Ethernet-based fieldbuses such as profinet and Ethernet/IP and for regular office and Gigabit Ethernet use. It completes the range of various field plug connectors in IP20/67 for USB, Firewire and Fibre Optic.
Assembling using the insulation displacement technique requires no tools.
According to the orientation in pairs, the wires are easily inserted in the chambers and pressed into the displacement terminals when the fitting the cap.
The plug connector is pre-assembled, which means positioning it is unnecessary and small parts will not be lost.
Therefore, installation is easily possible even under adverse site conditions.
Well shielded against high EMC conditions, this plug connector can accept both flexible and rigid wires from AWG 26 to AWG 22.
With a maximum cable diameter of 8mm and its additional cable glands, the plug connector is especially suitable for robust Ethernet cables in the industrial environment.
* About Phoenix Contact - Phoenix Contact is one of the world leaders in developing and manufacturing connectivity solutions and automation components.
Its principal product ranges include: printed circuit board connectors; modular terminal blocks; fieldbus components; surge voltage protection systems; industrial plug and socket connectors and interface units.
In all of these areas, Phoenix Contact can offer technical expertise and cost effective solutions.
The Variosub RJ45 Quickon plug connector from Phoenix Contact is the world's first 8-pin Cat 5e RJ45 plug connector that requires no tools to assemble. Its standards conforming design is suitable for industrial Ethernet transmissions, Ethernet-based fieldbuses such as profinet and Ethernet/IP and for regular office and Gigabit Ethernet use. It completes the range of various field plug connectors in IP20/67 for USB, Firewire and Fibre Optic.
Assembling using the insulation displacement technique requires no tools.
According to the orientation in pairs, the wires are easily inserted in the chambers and pressed into the displacement terminals when the fitting the cap.
The plug connector is pre-assembled, which means positioning it is unnecessary and small parts will not be lost.
Therefore, installation is easily possible even under adverse site conditions.
Well shielded against high EMC conditions, this plug connector can accept both flexible and rigid wires from AWG 26 to AWG 22.
With a maximum cable diameter of 8mm and its additional cable glands, the plug connector is especially suitable for robust Ethernet cables in the industrial environment.
* About Phoenix Contact - Phoenix Contact is one of the world leaders in developing and manufacturing connectivity solutions and automation components.
Its principal product ranges include: printed circuit board connectors; modular terminal blocks; fieldbus components; surge voltage protection systems; industrial plug and socket connectors and interface units.
In all of these areas, Phoenix Contact can offer technical expertise and cost effective solutions.
Five-port Ethernet managed switch is industrial
Manufacturers of industrial Ethernet products has introduced a five-port Ethernet managed switch, said to be the first of its kind that is 'truly industrial and fully managed'.
Sixnet, one of the world's leading manufacturers of industrial Ethernet products, proudly introduces a new five-port Ethernet managed switch, the first of its kind that's truly industrial and fully managed. The ET-5MS is a smaller, more cost effective solution for applications that require five managed ports or less. It has full industrial ratings, including a wide operating temperature range, Zone 2 hazardous locations, marine and offshore and more.
Sixnet managed switches combine real-time network management functions with open source capabilities.
They offer secure and optimised performance with RSTP (rapid spanning tree protocol) for fast redundant rings.
Even after a break in a communications pathway, messages will be delivered.
Sixnet managed switches can even detect and report network problems before they seriously affect network operations.
The unit also has a self-test/alarm output signal plus authentication and encryption features.
And like other Sixnet IPm products, managed switches also come with IPm Linux open-source tools.
Sixnet managed switches work reliably through those hot summer days and even in the dead of winter.
Unlike office-grade switches that are intended only for use in air-conditioned offices, Sixnet Ethernet switches are designed to survive those extreme locations.
They have also proven themselves in military applications such as in LAVs, ships and aircrafts.
What makes these switches ultra-reliable is their twenty-year support and service policy, free field-installable upgrades, and over one million hours of mean time between failures.
Sixnet, one of the world's leading manufacturers of industrial Ethernet products, proudly introduces a new five-port Ethernet managed switch, the first of its kind that's truly industrial and fully managed. The ET-5MS is a smaller, more cost effective solution for applications that require five managed ports or less. It has full industrial ratings, including a wide operating temperature range, Zone 2 hazardous locations, marine and offshore and more.
Sixnet managed switches combine real-time network management functions with open source capabilities.
They offer secure and optimised performance with RSTP (rapid spanning tree protocol) for fast redundant rings.
Even after a break in a communications pathway, messages will be delivered.
Sixnet managed switches can even detect and report network problems before they seriously affect network operations.
The unit also has a self-test/alarm output signal plus authentication and encryption features.
And like other Sixnet IPm products, managed switches also come with IPm Linux open-source tools.
Sixnet managed switches work reliably through those hot summer days and even in the dead of winter.
Unlike office-grade switches that are intended only for use in air-conditioned offices, Sixnet Ethernet switches are designed to survive those extreme locations.
They have also proven themselves in military applications such as in LAVs, ships and aircrafts.
What makes these switches ultra-reliable is their twenty-year support and service policy, free field-installable upgrades, and over one million hours of mean time between failures.
Monday, May 08, 2006
Delcam USA reports progress in all areas
Delcam USA has reported progress in all areas of the business as the developer of the FeatureCAM range of CADCAM software completed its first year as part of the Delcam group of companies.
Delcam USA president Glenn McMinn was able to report progress in all areas of the business as the developer of the FeatureCAM range of CADCAM software completed its first year as part of the Delcam group of companies. 'The company has seen a steady growth in sales, we have released a new version to positive response from our customers and we have expanded our international distribution by adding selected Delcam Sales Partners to our network of resellers,' he stated. 'In addition, the Salt Lake City support team has been doubled in size and we have started on a similar doubling of our development staff.
Progress is well under way in incorporating some new 3D machining technology into the next FeatureCAM release, along with many other enhancements.' Randy Wightman, vice president of sales and marketing at Delcam USA, attributed the sales success to FeatureCAM's ease of learning and use, affordability, and extensive product range, as well as the efforts of the company's strong US direct and reseller sales channel.
The new international resellers that have been authorised from the Delcam network include offices in Australia (Camplex), Brazil (SEACAM Servicos e Comercio), Korea (Hankook Delcam), and South Africa (AZtech - Design and Manufacturing Technology), with several more ready to join the FeatureCAM reseller family once their training has been completed.
In addition, Delcam's subsidiaries in China and Germany will also sell FeatureCAM.
'Although the new resellers have not been a major factor in the revenue increase thus far, they will be a significant factor during this year and beyond,' predicted Wightman.
Alongside the expansion of the distribution network, work has progressed on translating the software into a wider range of languages.
German, French and Chinese versions are now available.
'Increasing our support for a larger number of languages is a key part of our expansion plans following our integration with Delcam,' said McMinn.
'I am confident the success that Italian and Japanese versions of FeatureCAM have achieved will be repeated with our new translations.
Indeed, our Japanese reseller FCS International was our 2005 Distributor of the Year.' The combined marketing power of the merged companies has been seen in a greater interest in Delcam at a number of exhibitions, not least at the EMO exhibition, which saw the launch of the German version of FeatureCAM.
In addition, the number of downloads has increased significantly of the evaluation version from the FeatureCAM Web site.
We have enjoyed a very productive first year as part of the Delcam organisation,' commented McMinn.
'The reaction to the merger from our customers was very positive - they can see the benefits they will get now we are part of a larger organisation.
With the many developments, both technical and commercial, that we currently have under way, I am sure 2006 will be an even better year for FeatureCAM.'
Delcam USA president Glenn McMinn was able to report progress in all areas of the business as the developer of the FeatureCAM range of CADCAM software completed its first year as part of the Delcam group of companies. 'The company has seen a steady growth in sales, we have released a new version to positive response from our customers and we have expanded our international distribution by adding selected Delcam Sales Partners to our network of resellers,' he stated. 'In addition, the Salt Lake City support team has been doubled in size and we have started on a similar doubling of our development staff.
Progress is well under way in incorporating some new 3D machining technology into the next FeatureCAM release, along with many other enhancements.' Randy Wightman, vice president of sales and marketing at Delcam USA, attributed the sales success to FeatureCAM's ease of learning and use, affordability, and extensive product range, as well as the efforts of the company's strong US direct and reseller sales channel.
The new international resellers that have been authorised from the Delcam network include offices in Australia (Camplex), Brazil (SEACAM Servicos e Comercio), Korea (Hankook Delcam), and South Africa (AZtech - Design and Manufacturing Technology), with several more ready to join the FeatureCAM reseller family once their training has been completed.
In addition, Delcam's subsidiaries in China and Germany will also sell FeatureCAM.
'Although the new resellers have not been a major factor in the revenue increase thus far, they will be a significant factor during this year and beyond,' predicted Wightman.
Alongside the expansion of the distribution network, work has progressed on translating the software into a wider range of languages.
German, French and Chinese versions are now available.
'Increasing our support for a larger number of languages is a key part of our expansion plans following our integration with Delcam,' said McMinn.
'I am confident the success that Italian and Japanese versions of FeatureCAM have achieved will be repeated with our new translations.
Indeed, our Japanese reseller FCS International was our 2005 Distributor of the Year.' The combined marketing power of the merged companies has been seen in a greater interest in Delcam at a number of exhibitions, not least at the EMO exhibition, which saw the launch of the German version of FeatureCAM.
In addition, the number of downloads has increased significantly of the evaluation version from the FeatureCAM Web site.
We have enjoyed a very productive first year as part of the Delcam organisation,' commented McMinn.
'The reaction to the merger from our customers was very positive - they can see the benefits they will get now we are part of a larger organisation.
With the many developments, both technical and commercial, that we currently have under way, I am sure 2006 will be an even better year for FeatureCAM.'
Serial to Ethernet device servers introduced
Industrial Serial to Ethernet device servers are ideal for connecting serial-based software applications over Ethernet to your remote industrial serial devices.
Sixnet's new Industrial Serial to Ethernet Device Servers (Models ET-DS-1 and ET-SDS-1) are ideal for connecting your serial-based software applications over Ethernet to your remote industrial serial devices. These high performance devices deliver a truly rugged solution in a very compact size. These device servers are easy to use and at the same time are extremely flexible, offering the latest in advanced IP technology.
Use the supplied Quick Configurator for fast set-up or the powerful Device Manager for more advanced configurations.
Easy to use com port redirector software is also provided.
Two models are being offered initially: The ET-DS-1 and the ET-SDS-1.
The latter adds advanced security options.
These device servers offer real-time secure performance including an auto-detecting 10/100 RJ45 Ethernet port and a universal EIA-RS232/422/485 Serial port for serial data tunneling across an IP network.
Other advanced features include back to back (paired mode) operation, port buffering, IPv6 support for future compatibility and more.
Plus the secure SDS model adds cyber security with powerful authentication and encryption schemes over SSL or SSH sessions.
This rugged product is fully industrial rated (UL/CSA, CE, Zone 2 and more) including a wide operating temperature range that meets NEMA TS-2.
It also offers 15kV ESD protection for continuous and reliable long-term operation.
No adapters are needed (in systems with existing 12 or 24V DC power) with the direct 9-30V DC power range.
And troubleshooting is easy with the LED indicators for both the network and serial interfaces.
Sixnet's new Industrial Serial to Ethernet Device Servers (Models ET-DS-1 and ET-SDS-1) are ideal for connecting your serial-based software applications over Ethernet to your remote industrial serial devices. These high performance devices deliver a truly rugged solution in a very compact size. These device servers are easy to use and at the same time are extremely flexible, offering the latest in advanced IP technology.
Use the supplied Quick Configurator for fast set-up or the powerful Device Manager for more advanced configurations.
Easy to use com port redirector software is also provided.
Two models are being offered initially: The ET-DS-1 and the ET-SDS-1.
The latter adds advanced security options.
These device servers offer real-time secure performance including an auto-detecting 10/100 RJ45 Ethernet port and a universal EIA-RS232/422/485 Serial port for serial data tunneling across an IP network.
Other advanced features include back to back (paired mode) operation, port buffering, IPv6 support for future compatibility and more.
Plus the secure SDS model adds cyber security with powerful authentication and encryption schemes over SSL or SSH sessions.
This rugged product is fully industrial rated (UL/CSA, CE, Zone 2 and more) including a wide operating temperature range that meets NEMA TS-2.
It also offers 15kV ESD protection for continuous and reliable long-term operation.
No adapters are needed (in systems with existing 12 or 24V DC power) with the direct 9-30V DC power range.
And troubleshooting is easy with the LED indicators for both the network and serial interfaces.
IP surveillance solutions in the digital world
As the video technology moves into digital world, the modern surveillance system is also transiting into IP surveillance solutions.
As the video technology moves into digital world, the modern surveillance system is also transiting into IP surveillance solutions. IP surveillance solutions enable instant video recording, transmission, recognition and sharing to the network that the traditional CCTV solution cannot compete. Moreover when the Ethernet speed is fulfilling or even surpassing the video streamlining requirement, surveillance over IP becomes the major trend.
Since IP surveillance system may be exposed to outdoor environment, industrial grade Ethernet switches are more preferred due to the robust industrial design.
Ethernet is easy to build for surveillance since the network cameras are easy off-the-shelf products.
However, powering the network devices which required to be located in distributed and high places usually involves power safety approvals and technicians.
Korenix JetNet 3705 supports 802.3af Power Over Ethernet technology that enables network devices to be powered over the network-cabling infrastructure.
With 15.4W full power delivery for each of the 4 PoE ports, JetNet 3705 remove the need for separate power and data-cable infrastructure and costly AC outlets near cameras.
As the video technology moves into digital world, the modern surveillance system is also transiting into IP surveillance solutions. IP surveillance solutions enable instant video recording, transmission, recognition and sharing to the network that the traditional CCTV solution cannot compete. Moreover when the Ethernet speed is fulfilling or even surpassing the video streamlining requirement, surveillance over IP becomes the major trend.
Since IP surveillance system may be exposed to outdoor environment, industrial grade Ethernet switches are more preferred due to the robust industrial design.
Ethernet is easy to build for surveillance since the network cameras are easy off-the-shelf products.
However, powering the network devices which required to be located in distributed and high places usually involves power safety approvals and technicians.
Korenix JetNet 3705 supports 802.3af Power Over Ethernet technology that enables network devices to be powered over the network-cabling infrastructure.
With 15.4W full power delivery for each of the 4 PoE ports, JetNet 3705 remove the need for separate power and data-cable infrastructure and costly AC outlets near cameras.
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