August 2008

News

Important Announcement

New and Expanded Warranty Policy

The warranty policy for all products has been expanded:
  • 3 year warranty on all products, retroactive to January 1, 2008
  • Credits issued upon receipt of product. If testing determines the failure was due to customer abuse, the credit will be reversed and invoice reissued.
  • 10% Restocking fees for boxes with or without factory seal
  • RadioLinx accessories may now be returned for credit
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Products

HART® Analog Input Gateways

The new HART® Analog Input gateways seamlessly integrate HART® instruments with existing controller platforms over Modbus TCP/IP, EtherNet/IP and DF1 networks. They are available in four and eight channel options, where each channel is individually configurable and structured for point-to-point communication for the fastest possible update times. They offer an onboard power supply and can be placed in the field near devices, saving on cable and installation costs.


900 MHz and 2.4 GHz Ethernet and Serial Radios

Available for Sale Now
ProSoft Technology’s new 900 MHz and 2.4 GHz Industrial Frequency Hopping radios license-free and available for Ethernet or serial networks. They provide best-in-class performance, with features including 128 bit AES encryption, 1 watt of transmit power, and RF data rates up to 1.1 Mbps for Ethernet or 230 kbps for serial. They are ideal for long range SCADA applications, projects with challenging paths, and applications requiring penetration of obstructions such as foliage or walls. Ethernet radios also support wireless serial server functionality.

802.11abg Ethernet Radio with Serial Device Server

The popular 802.11abg Industrial Hotspot™ (RLX-IHW) now has an integrated serial device server, allowing users to send and recieve data to/from a serial device via serial tunneling. RLX-IHW operates simultaneously as an access point, repeater, Ethernet bridge and serial server. The RLX-IHW has 128 bit AES encryption, wireless IGMP querying for bandwidth efficiency and messaging robustness for multicast messages like producer consumer, and advanced self-healing and roaming settings.

IEC 60870-5-101 Master for Quantum

The IEC 60870-5-101 Master Communication Module (PTQ-101M) allows Quantum compatible processors to interface easily with IEC 60870-5-101 slave (controlled unit) devices. Typical applications for this protocol include power distribution, water treatment, lighting systems for highways, etc. Originally developed for the Power Utility industry, the IEC 60870-5 protocols are very similar in function to DNP 3.0. Both protocols offer "Report by Exception" functionality and dating of events (time stamping).

Johnson Controls Metasys Slave for Quantum

The Johnson Controls Metasys Slave Communication Module (PTQ-N2) allows Schneider Electric Quantum compatible processors to interface easily with other Johnson Controls N2 master devices. These modules are ideal for commercial building and energy management projects. Single or multiple processor applications will benefit through reduced installation costs and increased functionality.

Tech Tips

ProTalk®

FDT/DTM connection thru our PTQ to a PROFIBUS slave device

Imagine configuring all of your PROFIBUS devices with one common software tool, no matter who the vendor. Sounds too good to be true…but it’s not. FDT/DTM technology will allow you to use one common software tool like PACTware™ or FieldCare™ to configure all of your PROFIBUS slave devices for any manufacturer. All you need is the Device DTM from the device manufacturer and the ProSoft Technology comDTM...

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Events

Upcoming Tradeshows


PTO PROCESS Oak Brook, IL 08/21
PTO - PROFIBUS San Antonio, TX 9/9
PTO - PROCESS Long Beach, CA 9/25
PTO - PROFINET Louisville, KY 9/30
ISA Expo (Booth #1334) Houston, TX 10/14 - 10/16
CA-NV AWWA Fall Conference Reno, NV 10/20 - 10/23
PTO - PROFINET Tampa, FL 10/23
PTO - PROFIBUS Denver, CO 10/30
PTO - PROFINET Oak Brook, IL 11/12
PTO - PROFIBUS Indianapolis, IN 11/13
PACK EXPO (Booth #6853) Chicago, IL 11/9 - 11/13

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