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Wireless Interface is suited for encoders.

April 11, 2008 - Designed for motion control applications, SwiftComm provides wireless signal in real-time over secure network and can interface with existing control systems. Transmitter-receiver pair communicates using point-to-point frequency-hopping 2.4 GHz RF protocol. Radio protocols include broad security code range, data encryption, handshaking, and error checking. Other features include NEMA 4 weatherproof enclosures, panel mounting options, variety of antennas, and wide range of dc power inputs.

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Release date: April 3, 2008

Encoders Go Wireless with BEI's SwiftComm(TM) Interface

Date: April 3, 2008

Real-time wireless control is finally a reality with BEI Industrial Encoders' introduction of Swiftcomm, a wireless interface for encoders. SwiftComm was designed from the ground up for motion control applications, providing an extremely robust wireless signal in real time over a secure network. Unlike other wireless technology such as Wi-Fi, SwiftComm's fast boot-up and transmission time allow it to seamlessly interface with existing control systems. Simply connect the SwiftComm transmitter to your encoder and the SwiftComm receiver to your control system and apply power. Costly and time-consuming cabling can now be a thing of the past.

The SwiftComm system includes the transmitter-receiver pair, which communicates using a point-to-point frequency-hopping 2.4 GHz RF protocol. SwiftComm's proprietary radio protocols include a broad security code range, data encryption, handshaking, and error checking that together provide a secure and robust wireless interface system.

Ruggedness and flexibility are further enhanced with SwiftComm's NEMA 4 weatherproof enclosures, panel mounting options, antenna choices and wide-range DC power inputs. The SwiftComm system is ideal for a wide variety of industrial applications where cable runs are expensive to install and maintain. For more information, visit www.beiied.com/wireless

BEI Industrial Encoders (IED) is an operation of Custom Sensors & Technologies (CST). IED manufactures optical encoders and associated electronics for the industrial market. IED is the market-leading brand of encoders in North America. www.beiied.com

About Custom Sensors & Technologies
Headquartered in Moorpark, Calif., Custom Sensors & Technologies (CST) is a business unit of Schneider Electric. CST was formed from the combination of Kavlico, Crouzet, Crydom and former divisions of BEI Technologies. CST provides sensors, controls and actuation products to the industrial, transportation, and military and aerospace markets.
http://www.cst.schneider-electric.com/

About Schneider Electric
Schneider Electric is the world's power and control specialist. Through its world-class brands, Merlin Gerin, Square D and Telemecanique, Schneider Electric anticipates and satisfies its customers' requirements in the residential, building, industry and energy and infrastructure markets. With 105,000 employees and operations in 190 countries, Schneider Electric generated sales of 13.7 billion in 2006 through 15,000 sales outlets.

www.schneider-electric.com

Contact:
Michelle Todd
Phone: 800-350-2727
e-mail: michelle.todd@cst.schneider-electric.com

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Phone: 800-350-2727

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Name: BEI Industrial Encoder Division
Address: 7230 Hollister Ave.
City: Goleta
State: CA
ZIP: 93117
Country: USA
Phone: 800-350-2727
FAX: 805-968-3154
http://www.beiied.com

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