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Gigabit and PoE Switches suit surveillance applications.
Electrical Equipment & Systems

Gigabit and PoE Switches suit surveillance applications.

Elinx(TM) unmanaged (EIR400 series) and managed (EIR600 series) Gigabit Ethernet switches, capable of speeds to 1,000 Mbps, boost throughput in high-bandwidth networks. Also available, Elinx Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) switches open up remote powering opportunities. With 15.4 W power output limit per port, they can supply electrical power and data to IEEE 802.3af-compliant end devices over existing...

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Communication Systems & Equipment

Gateways link Modbus serial devices to Ethernet.

Able to connect serial Modbus ASCII/RTU devices with Modbus/TCP Ethernet, Vlinx(TM) Industrial Modbus Ethernet-to-Serial Gateways (MESR series) can also convert ASCII to RTU, remap conflicting Modbus IDs, and connect 2 Modbus devices hardwired with different baud rates. Ethernet port configurations range from standard RJ-45 copper to various fiber optic options, and versions are also available...

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Data Converters feature protective optical isolation.
Agricultural & Farming Products

Data Converters feature protective optical isolation.

Available for RS-232 and RS-422/485 data circuits, I-linx stand-alone optical isolators in industrial DIN rail mount cases offer 2,000 V protection. Converters change RS-232 format data signals to RS-422 for increased range, or RS-485 for increased range and multi-drop capability. Model FOSTCDRI converts RS-232, RS-422, or RS-485 to transmit over fiber optic cable, which allows range up to 2.5...

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Electrical Equipment & Systems

Media Converters facilitate fiber-to-copper extensions.

Elinx EIR and EIS series enable users to convert to and from fiber-to-copper installations through hostile RFI/EMI environments. They can also extend distances up to 1.2 miles with multi mode fiber and up to 12.4 miles with single mode fiber. Rugged EIR series comes in industrial DIN rail-mount package, while commercial EIS models come in desk-, wall-, or rack-mountable packages with power...

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Network Management Software expands uses of legacy devices.

Network Management Software expands uses of legacy devices.

Together with Buffered Smart Switch 232BSS4, Q4 Smart Switch software manages communication of 4 serial devices, including baud rates, handshake requirements, device names, and installation notes. It gives users total control of company-wide serial applications and eliminates need for custom programming of communication parameters. PC monitors and controls serial devices in one of 2 modes: Auto...

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Ethernet Surge Protectors prevent ground loop damage.

Ethernet Surge Protectors prevent ground loop damage.

Compatible with Modbus/TCP, Ethernet IP, and Foundation Fieldbus HSE, single-port Model IASP1P protects up to 8 lines of Ethernet Cat 5 cabling for 10BaseT or 100BaseTX LAN connections from transient surges. Unit installs using one pair of RJ-45 jacks. Low-capacitance design does not degrade signals and allows for panel or DIN rail mount applications. Its 3 grounding terminals allow users to...

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Serial Server Ethernet-enables unused ports.
Communication Systems & Equipment

Serial Server Ethernet-enables unused ports.

Vlinx Model ESP901 Serial Server allows unused serial ports to be connected to LAN or Intranet, enabling users to monitor and program devices from remote office. Ethernet-to-serial server connects RS-232/422/485 serial devices to Ethernet LAN/WAN and operates in Direct IP Mode, Virtual COM Mode, and Paired Mode. Unit has asynchronous 9-pin serial port and 10/100 Mbps Ethernet RJ-45 connection.

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Electrical Equipment & Systems

Industrial Ethernet Switch measures 3.1 x 2.9 x 1.5 in.

Model ESD5-100T offers six shielded RJ 15 ports on its face and fits into industrial control boxes. Switch divides network into 5 separate collision domains. It bridges various data links, providing reduced network loading and eliminating data collisions. Industrial hardened unit with DIN rail mount case may be used with redundant power sources (10-36 Vdc or 8-24 Vac). Each port automatically...

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Ethernet Extension Devices Showcased in New Catalog

Ottawa, IL - B&B Electronics Manufacturing Company's Spring 2010 catalog focuses on expanding network horizons beyond the 100-meter Ethernet limit. Communication distances up to 80 kilometers can be reached with Ethernet products and ordinary copper phone lines, coaxial or fiber optic cabling, or wirelessly. New from B&B Electronics, Vlinx(TM) ConnectPro provides seamless integration of multiple...

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B&B Electronics Achieves High Level ISO 9001:2008 Certification

Ottawa, IL - B&B Electronics Manufacturing Company has earned International Organization for Standardization ( ISO ) 9001:2008 registration for Quality Management Standards. In December 2009, B&B Electronics successfully completed the ISO registration process. Established by the International Standards Organization, this quality management system sets a global standard for quality assurance...

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Company News

Latest Catalog Debuts Over 250 New Industrial Communication Products

Ottawa, IL - B&B Electronics Manufacturing Company's first catalog of 2010 showcases hundreds of new, industrial-grade, data communication products. Exclusively from B&B Electronics, new Ilinx(TM) hardened converters and repeaters meet stringent IEC 61850-3 and IEEE1613 specifications for electrical substations. New Vlinx(TM) Ethernet to serial servers enable control of serial devices located...

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Monitor & Control Applications Anywhere With Secure, Wireless Communication Products

Ottawa, IL - B&B Electronics Manufacturing Company's new 2009 Q4 catalog debuts a full line of N-TRONÂ-® products including managed, unmanaged and process control Ethernet switches, plus monitored media converters and wireless Ethernet radios. N-TRON industrial networking products are reputed for their price-for-performance value and are designed for mission-critical MIS, data acquisition,...

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B&B Electronics Expands Midwest Sales Presence

Ottawa, IL - B&B Electronics Manufacturing Company Inc., an industrial serial and Ethernet communications company headquartered in Ottawa, Illinois USA, with EMEA headquarters based in Galway Ireland, has added 3 companies to its sales partner program covering the Midwest region. The companies representing B&B Electronics are Bark Technologies, Inc., Triangle Sales Company, Inc. and Kelburn...

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B&B Electronics Launches Sales Partner Program a Think Global - Act Local Strategy

Ottawa, IL - B&B Electronics Manufacturing Company Inc., an industrial serial and Ethernet communications company headquartered in Ottawa, Illinois USA, with EMEA headquarters based in Galway Ireland, has announced the launch of its Sales Partner Program to be rolled out globally over the next 12 months. The program is a significant paradigm shift for the company as it aggressively pursues a...

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Gigabit and PoE Switches suit surveillance applications.
Electrical Equipment & Systems

Gigabit and PoE Switches suit surveillance applications.

Elinx(TM) unmanaged (EIR400 series) and managed (EIR600 series) Gigabit Ethernet switches, capable of speeds to 1,000 Mbps, boost throughput in high-bandwidth networks. Also available, Elinx Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) switches open up remote powering opportunities. With 15.4 W power output limit per port, they can supply electrical power and data to IEEE 802.3af-compliant end devices over existing...

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Communication Systems & Equipment

Gateways link Modbus serial devices to Ethernet.

Able to connect serial Modbus ASCII/RTU devices with Modbus/TCP Ethernet, Vlinx(TM) Industrial Modbus Ethernet-to-Serial Gateways (MESR series) can also convert ASCII to RTU, remap conflicting Modbus IDs, and connect 2 Modbus devices hardwired with different baud rates. Ethernet port configurations range from standard RJ-45 copper to various fiber optic options, and versions are also available...

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Company News

New B&B Electronics Winter 2009 Catalog

Connecting Your Industrial World - Simply and Reliably Ottawa, IL - New Vlinx(TM) Industrial Modbus Ethernet Gateways are one of the new products featured in B&B Electronics' latest catalog. Designed and manufactured by B&B Electronics, these Modbus gateways are a cost-effective way to connect serial Modbus ASCII/RTU serial devices with Modbus/TCP Ethernet and resolve other Modbus based...

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B&B Electronics Recipient of Advantech Sales Award

Ottawa, IL - B&B Electronics was recently recognized for outstanding partner sales at the 2008 Advantech eAutomation Partner Conference in Monterey, California. Top performing Channel and Solution Partners were recognized during the event with achievement awards. Advantech has more than 1,000 channel and business partners around the world. B&B Electronics has partnered with Advantech since 2001....

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