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Featured Wireless Application Story
Cano Petroleum: What Wireless Network?
Boss Automation designs and installs a new, fully automated, self-monitored wireless SCADA system for Cano Petroleum’s Cockrell Ranch Waterflood enhanced oil recovery project in the Texas panhandle. The project involved over 100 RTUs, an entire discrete automation platform, a control network to monitor pressure and flow of this water into the wells, and a seamless, virtually transparent wireless backbone network.
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Featured Wireless Whitepaper
Cellular Wireless: A New Communication Option For Industrial Automation
As wireless communication has proven itself as a valuable tool in the industrial automation arena, the number of options has grown to meet application-specific needs. With the introduction of industrial cellular wireless communication, manufacturers have another wireless alternative. As with any tool, the key to deriving maximum benefits from cellular wireless communication is to determine if its capabilities suit your application’s needs and understand the steps required for effective implementation.
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Featured Technical Note
How to Setup RadioLinx-Industrial Frequency Hopping Ethernet - Modbus TCP (Client) to Modbus RTU (Slave)
This document provides a detailed look at how to setup and establish wireless communication between a Modbus TCP Client and a Modbus RTU Slave using 2.4 GHz Industrial Frequency Hopping Ethernet Radios (RLX-IFH24E).
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FEATURED VIDEOS |
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Featured Videos
Wireless POINT I/O Adapter Training Video
ProSoft Training Manger, Chris Hines, provides an introductory demonstration video of the new Wireless POINT I/O Adapter, illustrating its ease of use, configuration and communication.
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Featured Videos
Message Manager Initial Set-up Video
This introductory video takes a detailed look at an example application of the new Message Manager module for the ControlLogix platform, all done without a single message instruction. The Message Manager aggregates data transfers between multiple PLCs all from one location and requires no special software to support or maintain.
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Don’t miss ProSoft Technology’s Presentation at the 2009 Automation Fair
The premier event for automation and control information, services, and solutions.
Using Wireless POINT I/O in the Integrated Architecture
Learn how to benefit from using wireless distributed I/O. This Session discusses the Wireless Ethernet POINT I/O Adapter including performance, use cases and success stories.
Technical Session: T47
Room: Room 212A, 2:00 PM
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ProSoft Technology to Present at the 2009 Remote Conference & Exposition
Are you attending the Remote Conference & Exposition? Remote 2009 will focus on the leading advancements for the monitoring and management of distributed equipment and facilities, remote assets, automated process & system controls and device networks. Don’t miss ProSoft Technology’s presentations on…
Frequency Hopping, Wi-Fi, Cellular, WiMax – Which Technology Should I Use for my SCADA project? – Andreas Somogyi, Global Director Marketing and Engineering
IEC 61850: A Protocol with Powerful Potential – Andreas Somogyi, Global Director Marketing and Engineering; and Wallace Gastreich, Product Marketing Manager – Networked Products
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802.11n Wireless Solutions
Coming Soon
ProSoft Technology’s new 802.11n wireless solutions leverage the latest in WiFi technology to provide greater flexibility and performance to a broad range of manufacturing and production applications. The radios utilize multiple antennas on different channels to improve performance for high-bandwidth applications such as video, or to provide better signal sensitivity and range in obstructed/reflective environments like mobile factory settings.
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Wireless POINT I/O Adapter
The Wireless POINT I/O Adapter (ILX34-AENWG) is a high-speed, standards-based 802.11g wireless I/O that combines the best of both worlds for users with ProSoft’s wireless technology and support and Rockwell Automation’s field proven I/O. The Wireless POINT I/O Add-On Profile (AOP) utilizes RSLogix 5000 programming environment and connection-based EtherNet/IP to simplify configuration and communication.
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RadioLinx Intelligent Cellular
Intelligent cellular solutions combine robust industrial cellular technology, industrial protocol templates, and ALEOS persistent connection management. The rugged design of these devices supports industrial operating temperatures and Class I Div 2 hazardous location certification. Versions are available for both serial and Ethernet devices for CDMA and GSM based cellular networks. ProSoft Technology technical support will help you select the best wireless service plan for your application.
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Message Manager for ControlLogix
The Message Manager allows users to transfer PLC data from OEM equipment without modifying the OEM’s code, providing a unique benefit to system integrators and end users who utilize customized OEM equipment in conjunction with overall process automation schemes. This eliminates the need for access to the OEM source code (which may be locked or unavailable), concerns about affecting the OEM’s machine operation, and/or owning and maintaining other PLCs’ programming software.
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| PACK EXPO |
Las Vegas, NV |
10/5 - 10/7 |
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| AWWA - Fall Conference |
Las Vegas, NV |
10/5 - 10/8 |
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| ISA Expo |
Houston, TX |
10/6 - 10/8 |
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| Remote Conference & Expo |
San Antonio, TX |
10/29 - 10/30 |
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| Automation Fair |
Anaheim, CA |
11/11 - 11/12 |
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| AWWA - Water Quality Technology Conference & Expo |
Seattle, WA |
11/15 - 11/19 |
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