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GbE LAN Switches meets needs of SMEs and service providers.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 07:34:59 -0500

Comprised of 6 models offering 24 or 48 triple-speed ports, OmniSwitch 6400 series delivers switching, security, and availability for SMB converged networks and carrier Ethernet access. Each stackable, layer 2+ GbE LAN switch offers multi-layered security and redundancy features along with two 10 GbE stacking ports and up to 4 GbE combo ports (RJ45/SFP). Up to 8 switches can be stacked, and both switch configurations are available with PoE capabilities.

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Industrial GbE Switches come in basic and managed versions.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 07:35:16 -0500

Featuring five 10/100/1000TX ports, LNX-500AG DIN rail-mount, entry-level industrial GigE switch includes relay for local alarm, redundant 12-48 Vdc input, and metal housing. SNMP Managed Industrial Ethernet Switch, LNX-1802GN, delivers 16-port 10/100TX + 2 GigE Combo port (10/100/1000TX or SFP Fiber) functionality and management functions such as QoS, IGMP snooping, VLAN, port trunking, GVRP, and SNMP. It comes in DIN rail- and wall-mount design with 7.2 Gbps backplane switching fabric.

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Industrial Ethernet Switch features 4 PoE ports.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 07:35:16 -0500

Housed in rugged aluminum case, 5-port Lanolinx LNP-500A features redundant 12-48 Vdc input, 1.0 Gbps backplane, and 448 Kbits memory buffer. Unit's RJ-45 port supports Auto MDI/MDI-X function. Available in DIN rail and wall mount designs, switch provides 3,000 Vdc EFT protection for power line and supports 6,000 Vdc Ethernet ESD protection. For extended operating temperature of -40 to 176Â°F, Model LNP-500A-T is available.

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Media Converters minimize panel space requirements.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 07:35:16 -0500

Offered in single-mode and multi-mode models, Optolinx IMC-100A Industrial Media Converters are packaged in metal housing with IP30 rating. Units feature 12-48 Vdc redundant power input, contact closure for local alarm, and standard operating temperature of -10 to 70Â°C. Optional temperature range of -40 to 80Â°C is also available.

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Media Converters are compliant with IEEE 802.3 standards.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 07:56:55 -0500

Complying with IEEE 802.3u 100BaseFX or IEEE 802.3z 1000BaseSX/LX standards, Models FCU-2102SCSC and FCU-3102SCSC Multi-Mode to Single-Mode Media Converters work with other products that feature 100BaseFX or 1000BaseSX/LX interface, respectively. Units allow users to upgrade and/or expand their existing fiber network, and feature plug-and-play installation.

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Media Converter features Q in Q Double VLAN Tag support.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 07:56:55 -0500

Designed to meet applications where customer needs to connect legacy 10/100TX network with 1000TX network over fiber, FCU-3012SFP media converter maintains gigabit speeds on fiber port, but negotiates speed on copper port as required. It features store and forward switch architecture, link fault alarm, jumbo frame to 9,728 bytes, and 1000SX or 1000LX support via standard SFP port. Unit can be used as standalone converter or can be mounted in 16 slot 19 in. rack, FCU-RACK16.

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Media Converters feature IP30-rated metal housing.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 07:56:55 -0500

Including Models IMC-1000A-SFP and IMC-1000A-SFP-T, IMC-1000A Gigabit Industrial Media Converters have standard temperature rating of -10Â°C to 70Â°C and temperature option of -40Â°C to 75Â°C. They feature 10/100/1000TX auto negotiation on copper port, 12-48 Vdc redundant power input, contact closure for local alarm, and options for multi-mode and single mode fiber through standard SFP port. WDM versions are also available.

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Industrial Ethernet Switch offers 1.4 Gbps memory bandwidth.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 07:56:55 -0500

Available in DIN rail mounted rugged housing and conformal coated protected circuitry with extended temperature tolerance of -40Â°C to 80Â°C, Iguana Series IUE-500EC Industrial 5-port Unmanaged Ethernet Switch supports IEEE 802.3/802.3u/802.3x with 10/100M, full/half duplex, and MDI/MDI-X auto-sensing RJ45 ports. Unit supports 10-30 Vdc power input and 3,000 Vdc surge (EFT) protection for power line. It offers Ethernet isolation of 1,500 Vrms and frame ground for EMS protection.

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Ethernet I/O Modules feature built-in OPC server.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 07:33:50 -0500

Incorporating 16-bit, 100 MHz RISC-based processor, watchdog timer, and real time clock, Jet I/O 6500 Series DIN rail-mounted modules enable users to monitor and control I/O devices and integrate them with SCADA/HMI software applications. Equipped with one RJ-45 Ethernet port, multiple analog/digital I/O channels, as well as temperature measurement connectors, units support Modbus/TCP protocol, measure 120 x 55 x 75 mm, and operate in temperatures from -20 to +70Â°C.

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USB Storage Drive/Hub Combo has up to 2 TB capacity.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 07:41:02 -0500

Mercury Elite-AL Pro USB 2.0 Dual-Drive Storage Solution is offered in 6 versions with 500 GB to 2 TB storage capacity and 60 MB/sec data transfer rates. Additional 2 powered USB 2.0 ports on rear and one USB 2.0 port directly on front eliminates need for separate USB hub. Unit features compact, shock resistant design, protective aluminum package, and blue activity LED behind front grille that shows when drive is being accessed.

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Ethernet Switch supports jumbo frame up to 9,216 bytes.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 07:39:45 -0500

Equipped with 24 10/100 base-TX ports plus 4 gigabit RJ45/MINI GBIC combo ports, JetNet 5228G 19 in. 24+4G rackmount managed ethernet switch is designed for building, control room, and telecom applications where high-port density and performance are needed. It supports 802.1s multiple spanning tree protocol, security by 802.1x, and radius and layer 2/4 access control list. Unit features link layer discovery protocol, SNMPv3, SSL, SSH management, 100-240 Vac power input, and fanless design.

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SerDes Device features VScope(TM) waveform viewing technology.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 07:39:42 -0500

Enabling real-time oscilloscope view of received data, Model VSC3441 multi-protocol, multi-rate SerDes transceiver operates at selected data rates from 125 Mbps to 6.375 Gbps. It incorporates advanced equalization to compensate for various impairments/losses encountered in copper cables, backplane traces, and connectors. In various modes, unit can function as single 20:1 SerDes with redundant I/O, dual 10:1 SerDes with redundant I/O, and quad 10:1 serializer or quad 1:10 deserializer.

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Ethernet I/O System offers 32-channel analog input units.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 07:37:17 -0500

Suited for distributed I/O and SCADA applications, EtherStax(TM) ES2161 and ES2162 accept 32 differential DC current or voltage inputs, respectively, and interface signals to Ethernet devices/controllers with Modbus TCP/IP or UDP/IP protocol. Also, ES2162 units accept signals from 8B signal conditioning module racks through 2 DB25 ports to monitor temperature, frequency, and load cell sensors. Scanning updates all channels in less than 5 msec, and embedded Web page eliminates programming.

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RJ45 Ethernet Connectors offer tool-free installation.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 07:35:01 -0500

Featuring built-in strain relief and full shielding for each cable assembly, 2-piece RJ45 Ethernet Connectors can terminate 4-8 wires and do not require any cable stripping or crimping for tool-free installation. Full 8-wire termination of 22-26 AWG conductors result in 10GIG performance, in addition to 10/100 and GigE. Each connector comes with color wire diagram so technicians can wire connector for TIA-A, TIA-B, and Profinet wiring types.

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GPS Tracking Device helps reduce theft of mobile equipment.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 07:48:22 -0500

With A-GPS cellular technology, AnyTrack GPS-120 silently monitors and reports location of high-value, heavy equipment, such as skid steer loaders, backhoe loaders, and tractors anywhere in the U.S. without need of any software. It also enables business owners to place Geofence GPS-enabled perimeter around tracked equipment to prevent unauthorized use or theft by issuing alert via mobile text message or email. Automatic tracking provides real-time location data to aid in recovery.

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Hybrid Modems offer EtherNet/IP to DF1 bridging.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 07:48:20 -0500

Part of SRM family of FHSS modems, 900 MHz Model SRM6220 and 2.4 GHz Model SRM6320 provide UDP Ethernet to serial bridging as well as EtherNet/IP to DF1 bridging, allowing legacy DF1 equipment to be incorporated into EtherNet/IP network without adding intermediate devices. Wireless units offer reliable performance in harsh industrial environments and include SetLinc(TM) software to facilitate configuration.

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Hot Spot System delivers both 802.11a and 802.11g access.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 08:13:58 -0500

Powered by Strix Edge(TM) OS, dual-radio Strix HSx consists of plug-and-play access point that supports up to 64 users per node. It includes industry-standard security algorithms for secured backhaul and client connectivity, multiple VLANs, and GUI-based menu system. Strix Maxpacks combine Strix OWS, Strix HSx, cables, antennas, mounting hardware, lightning suppression, and related components to deliver complete turn-key solution.

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Voice Gateways integrate multiple communications functions.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 07:36:19 -0500

Offering carrier-class voice quality, NetopiaÂ® xDSL Gateways accelerate delivery of personal media experiences by enabling service providers to offer high-speed Internet, VoIP, wired/wireless home networking, and HD IPTV services in one device. Units offer centralized remote voice provisioning, troubleshooting, and management through NBBS device management platform. With Wi-Fi Protected Setup(TM) pairing technology, users can configure new wireless networks, add new devices, and enable security.

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Interface Module suits machine vision and instrument control.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 07:36:19 -0500

Offering 2 Gigabit Ethernet ports with up to 1,000 Mb/s transfer speeds per port, NI 8234 features x4 PCI Express interconnect, providing up to 1 Gb/s bandwidth for real-time data streaming from single PXI Express slot. Compatible with GigE Vision camera interface for machine vision applications, NI 8234 delivers high-speed image transmission for standard cabling at distances up to 100 m. Module is also suited for LAN and LXI instrument control applications using dedicated private networks.

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Gigabit Interface Converter can plug/expand fiber networks.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 07:43:04 -0500

Suited for telecom operators, Geebic WS-G5485U/D-AO GBIC enables bi-directional transmission on older switch models without SFP ports. It turns 1 Gb circuit into 2 Gb circuit using 4 bi-directional GBICs, by deploying existing fiber. Transceiver helps users employ same optical fiber for both transmission and reception functions, which allows network to free up bandwidth for other applications. Utilizing GBIC ports, unit accelerates implementation of FTTx.

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