May 2005
IN THIS ISSUE:
Welcome to Connected. Our newsletter is designed to keep you informed about our expanding serial communication solutions for the Industrial and Embedded PC market, including CompactPCI, PC/104, PC/104-Plus, PCI, and ISA bus compatible boards, and external Ethernet-to-serial and USB-to-serial devices. Your feedback is always welcome!
Blue Heat/Net 2 offers compact, industrial strength Ethernet-to-serial communications
The use
of Ethernet technology to network industrial automation equipment is growing in popularity as a
cost-effective way of simplifying data movement and i
nstallation
logistics on the operations floor.
Today, manufacturers of industrial equipment such as programmable controllers and related field devices often include a built-in Ethernet interface to connect directly to existing LAN networks. Legacy equipment, on the other hand, usually communicates via serial interface like RS-232 or RS-422/485. Ethernet-to-serial devices, such as the Blue Heat/Net, provide the missing link between a serial device and the Ethernet communication interface, taking full advantage of the networking system while avoiding equipment replacement and the need to situate new PCs on the factory floor.
Connect
Tech now offers a 2-port version of the Blue Heat/Net, built with the harsh environmental conditions
of the plant floor in mind. Compact and rugged, it is perfect for use in industrial automation or anywhere you want to
connect PLCs, meters and sensors to an existing IP based Ethernet LAN. Cabling costs are reduced, expansion logistics
are simpler and less expensive, and application data and updates can be controlled and viewed from anywhere within
the LAN, or via the Internet for true remote control. Monitor and control your operations from anywhere in the
world you have Internet access.
The Blue Heat/Net 2 offers flexible DC power input from 5V DC to 30V DC, and has a Power over Ethernet (PoE) option in addition to a screw terminal connector option.
The 2-port model is available with a free Software Development Kit, which enables programmers to create customized protocols and download them directly to the on-board Flash memory. Based on an embedded version of the Linux operating system (uClinux) the Blue Heat/Net simplifies programming by providing a familiar Linux API. You can completely reprogram the Blue Heat/Net if so desired, to perform very specific communications based on your particular application needs. The SDK is available at no extra cost, making the Blue Heat/Net great value for your dollar.
The Blue Heat/Net includes an auto-sensing 10Base-T, 100Base-TX LAN interface, and can achieve data speeds up to 460.8 Kbps per port. Each port is independently configurable.
The Blue Heat/Net is backed by a Lifetime Warranty.
Click here to read the specification sheet for Blue Heat/Net
2.
Click here for information on our
2 and 4 port Blue Heat/Net.
2 ports of rugged connectivity
Software configurable
RS-232/422/485
Equipped with a variety of built-in protocols and operation modes, including Point-to-Point Protocol
Operates within an Industrial
Temperature range (-40°C to
85°C or -40°F to 185°F )
Power over Ethernet (PoE) option
Programmable Linux core is fully customizable
Support for Linux and Windows
Click here for the Blue Heat/Net product page.
Click here to contact sales for a
no-obligation quote or to request information about any of our products.
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In
Other News:
Our PC/104 adapters Xtreme/104, Xtreme/104 Opto and
Xtreme/104 Isolated now offer support for VxWorks.
Contact sales for more
information.
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