ProSoft Technology, Inc., a leading industrial communication company, is pleased to announce the addition of DeviceNet solutions to its vast portfolio of network connectivity products. In a new strategic alliance with Western Reserve Controls, Inc. (WRC), ProSoft Technology will assume exclusive sales rights and support services for the company’s field-proven DeviceNet communication solutions. These products include DeviceNet protocol gateways and a series of network extenders/repeaters for DeviceNet, SDS (Smart Distributed System), J1939, CAN-open and other CAN, V2.0, Part A or Part B serial bus systems.
DeviceNet Gateway SolutionsWith support of the new DeviceNet protocol gateways, ProSoft Technology now offers a solution to integrate ASCII devices, Modbus devices, and legacy Opto 22 units into a DeviceNet control system. The following DeviceNet gateway connectivities are now available:
• DeviceNet to ASCII
• DeviceNet to Four-port ASCII
• DeviceNet to Modbus
• DeviceNet to Pamux
• DeviceNet to Optomux
• DeviceNet to ASCII OEM Module
• DeviceNet to Four-port ASCII
• DeviceNet to Modbus
• DeviceNet to Pamux
• DeviceNet to Optomux
• DeviceNet to ASCII OEM Module
Network Extenders/Repeaters
Extenders provide a cost-effective solution for increasing network length to reach devices in remote locations. The extenders also provide electrical isolation between the two networks, enabling different topologies to reside on the same network, and creating an electrical barrier for high voltage applications. Fiber Optic Extenders are available to guard against Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) in environments with high noise levels. No configuration of parameters is required. The following DeviceNet and CAN bus Extenders/Repeaters are now available:
• Copper/copper (DIN, open frame)
• Copper/copper (NEMA4x)
• Copper/multi-mode fiber (NEMA4x)
• Copper/single-mode fiber (NEMA4x)
• Copper/copper (NEMA4x)
• Copper/multi-mode fiber (NEMA4x)
• Copper/single-mode fiber (NEMA4x)
The WRC DeviceNet products are approved by the Rockwell Automation Partner Program, and effective September 1, 2011 will be available exclusively through ProSoft Technology’s vast network of over 500 distributors globally. The products will be supported by ProSoft Technology’s industry leading technical support services for the life of the product.
