Communication Gateway remotely manages industrial equipment.

Press Release Summary:




Connecting to industrial machinery via Modbus, SNMP, EtherNet/IP, or I/O, Netbiter EC350 sends data to cloud-based Netbiter Argos server via Ethernet or cellular communications. Unit features built-in GPS receiver, 512 MB Flash/1,024 MB RAM memory capacity, and support for 5 different 3G bands. With Remote Access functionality, users can open up secure connection to remote machinery and configure or operate it from any location using standard software applications.



Original Press Release:



New Netbiter Gateway Simplifies Remote Management of Industrial Equipment



HMS Industrial Networks now introduces the Netbiter EC350 – a new communication gateway which makes it easier to monitor and control industrial equipment remotely. The gateway comes with enhanced performance and connectivity making it ideal for remote management and configuration of power generators, cooling systems, UPSs, wind turbines or other industrial machinery.



Enhanced connectivity.

The Netbiter EC350 is the first in a new generation of Netbiter gateways. It connects to industrial machinery via Modbus (serial or Ethernet), SNMP, EtherNet/IP or I/O and sends data to the cloud-based Netbiter Argos server via Ethernet or cellular communications.



3G Communication

While previous generations of Netbiter gateways have been able to communicate via GSM/GPRS, the new Netbiter EC350 is enhanced to also communicate over 3G networks. The 3G communication provides increased performance compared to GPRS and also increases the geographical cellular coverage as it is possible to install the gateway where 3G is the only available network. With support for 5 different 3G bands, the Netbiter EC350 is a product suitable for the global market.



Enabling Remote Access

The Netbiter EC350 will support “Remote Access” functionality. This means that users can open up a secure connection to remote machinery and configure or operate it from any location using standard software applications. Remote access provides a secure data tunnel to the remotely located equipment. For example, with a Netbiter connected to a PLC, it is possible to perform remote debugging or programming of the PLC from any location, using the same PLC configuration software as usual. Remote access functionality will be available as of Q1, 2014.



“Netbiter is one of the pioneering solutions on the remote management market and we have taken advantage of our long experience when developing the EC350,” says Henrik Arleving, Product Line Manager, Remote Management at HMS. “With more connectivity options and increased performance, Netbiter definitely takes the lead as one of the most versatile and powerful remote management solutions on the market.”



Technical enhancements

From a technical point-of-view, the new gateway has about 20 times more processing power than the previous gateways and an extended memory capacity supporting up to 512 MB Flash and 1024 MB RAM.



Two fully separated Ethernet Interfaces (WAN and LAN) makes it possible to provide secure communication to the field installation. A built-in GPS receiver makes it suitable for mobile fleet management applications and the increased number of analog and digital I/Os allow signals and sensors to be directly connected to the Netbiter gateway. Six status LEDs also provide detailed diagnostics.



The Netbiter EC350 is available from HMS and its distributors as of November 18th 2013.



The Netbiter EC350 communication gateway provides communication to field installations using Ethernet or the cellular networks to a cloud-based service called Netbiter Argos (located at http://www.netbiter.net). HMS Industrial Networks is the leading independent supplier of embedded network technology for automation devices. HMS develops and manufactures solutions for interfacing automation devices to industrial networks. Development and manufacturing takes place at the head office in Halmstad, Sweden.



Local sales and support is provided by the HMS branch offices in Chicago, Beijing, Karlsruhe, Milan, Mulhouse and Tokyo. HMS employs over 240 people and reported sales of Euros42.5 million in 2011. HMS was formed in 1988 and is listed on the NASDAQ OMX Nordic Exchange in Stockholm in the category Small Cap, Information Technology with ISIN SE0002136242.



HMS Industrial Networks Inc

35 E Wacker Drive, Suite 1700 IL 60601 Chicago

www.anybus.com

Phone: +13128290601

Fax: +13126292869

us-sales@hms-networks.com



HMS Industrial Networks

Stationsgatan 37

30245 Halmstad

Sweden

www.anybus.com

Michela NALIN

Phone: +46 351729 93

Fax: +46 351729 09

min@hms.se

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