Ethernet Module operates in AutoMax controllers.

Press Release Summary:

NetMax Ethernet(TM) Communications Module is offered to Reliance AutoMax customers to support Custom Classic Rockwell drive systems. It facilitates high-speed Ethernet communications from AutoMax controller to other plant devices such as PLCs, HMIs, and DAQ systems. Inserted into any slot in AutoMax, module supports Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP, and EGD protocols simultaneously. It is jumper configurable to support copper or fiber and is compatible with 10/100 Mb LAN speeds.

Original Press Release:

Avtron Manufacturing Inc. Announces NetMax(TM) Ethernet Communications Module for the Reliance AutoMax(TM)

February 15, 2005, Independence, OH-Avtron's Industrial Automation Division introduces their new NetMax Ethernet(TM) communications module to Reliance AutoMax customers to support their Custom Classic Rockwell drive systems. The NetMax facilitates high speed Ethernet communications from the AutoMax controller to other plant devices such as PLC's, HMI's, Data Acquisition Systems, or High Speed Diagnostics Systems such as Avtron's Performance View(TM). Designed to insert into any open slot in an AutoMax controller the NetMax module opens the communications architecture to allow high speed communication without disturbing or burdening the existing DCSNet(TM) LAN. The Avtron NetMax module supports Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP, and GE's EGD protocols, simultaneously. The NetMax module is jumper configurable to support copper or fiber and is compatible with 10/100Mb LAN speeds. The NetMax module can be used with AutoMax processors 57C430A and Higher and is supported by AutoMax Programming Executive version 2.0 or later. Avtron Manufacturing Inc. is a leading designer and manufacturer of drives systems, high speed diagnostics systems and encoders. Avtron is privately owned and has been in business serving paper, metals, and other industrial customers since 1953. For additional information, visit Avtron's web site at www.avtron.com/netmax.htm Automax(TM) and DCSNet(TM) are trademarks of Rockwell Automation. Ethernet(TM) is a trademark of Xerox Corporation. Performance View(TM) and NetMax(TM) are trademarks of Avtron Mfg., Inc.