eWON PRESS RELEASE

 Talk2M expands its free service proposal

A new Talk2M free service, called “Free +”, with multiple users and connections reporting features, is available. This new service also allows an easy and seamless upgrade to the “Pro” version, with no local change in eWON configuration nor any disruption in eWON connections. A completely renewed PC client (eCatcher 3) interfaces both Free+ and Pro services. Clearly, remote machines or installations worldwide are just one click away and at broadband speed.

Brussels, March 21st – eWON, a leading European manufacturer of remote connectivity products for the automation market, has just released an enhanced version of its free instant Internet connectivity service.

Talk2M, one single powerful remote access platform

With an easy and seamless transition from the Free+ to Pro service of Talk2M, customers can now really "try before they buy" and validate the Talk2M solution for their use, without losing any time when going live on Pro.

The new Free+ service is set to replace the old Talk2M Free, which met great success among machine builders and system integrators. It complements the historical and pioneering Talk2M Free offering with several added-value features.

eCatcher 3, one single user interface for all Talk2M services

Launched at the same time, eCatcher 3, the new version of the PC client for Talk2M, serves now both the Free+ and the Pro services of Talk2M, with the same intuitive user-interface.

The new eCatcher 3 version lies in a more user-friendly and icon-based presentation. More than ever, the incentive is put on automation users' ownership and independence, so they can manage users and sites, without the need for IT experts' assistance.

eCatcher 3 brings detailed connection reports monthly, itemized by sites to make management and control clearer and easier. The dedicated “My Talk2M” Web portal (www.talk2m.com) allows each Talk2M account manager to download current and archived reports at anytime, anywhere.

“With thousands of machines connected to Talk2M, we want to provide our customers with a single, scalable and powerful remote access platform for their remote service activities.”, says Serge Bassem, CEO of eWON.

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INS News: Axiomtek is pleased to introduce rBOX200 wide-temperature, Din-rail fanless embedded computer

The rBOX200 features an IP30 protected housing with slim form factor, a wide temperature operation, DIN-rail mounting capability, and redundant power input for industrial automation applications


Axiomtek is pleased to introduce cost-effective yet wide-temperature rBOX200 Din-rail fanless embedded system for solutions used in unconstrained thermal environments like power plant automation, facility monitoring systems, manufacturing automation, transportation systems, and more. The cost-effective rBOX200 comes with a low-power AMD LX800 processor with extended temperature range of -40°C to +70°C. Its 8-in/out DIO port provides users with the digital devices connection, and its redundant Ethernet connections provide greater availability and reliability. With its built-in VGA output interface, the rBOX200 is suitable for use with SCADA systems. Besides, multiple built-in serial ports and USB 2.0 ports enable fast data computation and acquisition. To streamline implementation of management applications, Axiomtek has launch 'AXView” monitoring software package for customers to build their own management systems easily and quickly.

“Axiomtek’s rBOX200 Din-rail fanless embedded system offers wide range operating temperature from -40°C to +70°C, and utilizes the AMD LX800 processor for solutions used in unconstrained thermal environments. The unit is housed in a compact, IP30 protected, industrial strength aluminum case (81 x 110 x 135 mm). Besides, the rBOX200 comes with intelligent AXView software package for quick and easy startup. Based on SNMP protocols, unique AXView makes it easy for system administrators to manage and monitor remote computers. AXView also contains a variety of easy-to-use management utilities, agent services and libraries. Not only benefit from the wide-temperature and rugged design, customers also can enjoy the advantage of the overall cost savings from its total solution package”, said Eric Chiang, Product Manager of Product & Marketing Division at Axiomtek.

To fulfill different application needs, the rBOX200 comes with complete expandability, including two RS-232/422/485 ports, two 10/100Mbps Ethernet LANs, two USB 2.0 ports, one DIO port (8 IN/OUT), one VGA output, and one CompactFlash™ socket. Moreover, the rugged device comes equipped with a 12~48 VDC redundant power input via a terminal block. Its super compact size with DIN-rail mounting allows for easy installation into control cabinets. Pre-installed with Linux, Windows® CE 6.0 or Windows® XP Embedded, the rBOX200 provides programmers with a friendly environment for developing application software at a lower cost.
Advanced Features
• Fanless operation and low power consumption
• Wide temperature operation of -40°C ~ +70°C
• Supports low-power AMD LX800 processor with CS5536AF chipset
• Supports 2 COM ports, 2 USB ports, 1 DIO (8 in/out), VGA port
• Supports two 10/100Mbps Ethernet with magnetic isolation protection
• SNMP V1/V2c
• Supports CompactFlash™
• Redundant 12~48 VDC power input via terminal block
• Supports AXView monitoring software package

Axiomtek rBOX200