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Patton’s Low-Cost IpStatMux Transitions RS-232 Device Networks to Ethernet/IP
May 26, 2009
At half the cost of a traditional statmux, Patton's IpStatMux™ Model 3038 provides immediate or future migration to all-IP networking by transparently transmitting up to eight asynchronous EIA-232/V.24 data-streams over Ethernet/IP and synch-serial composite links.
GAITHERSBURG, MD: Patton—the leader in business and carrier-class network access, connectivity, Voice-over-IP and triple-play equipment—is now shipping the IpStatMux™ Model 3038 multiport asynchronous statistical multiplexer for industrial automation networks.
Manufactured at Patton’s USA headquarters and priced at half the cost of traditional multiplexers, the IpStatMux™ offers RS-232/V.24 device networks a smooth transition to Ethernet/IP.
Patton’s Model 3038 is the first and only multiplexer on the market that integrates four or eight asynchronous EIA-232/V.24 interfaces with dual Ethernet ports and a synchronous-serial V.35, X.21 or T1/E1 port.
“Ethernet/IP is the future of industrial networking,” said Johnnie Grant, product manager. “Sooner or later, any existing RS-232 device will require an IP network connection. Patton’s latest technological innovation makes selecting the right equipment for next-generation device networks a no-brainer.”
Control Engineering (2/1/2009) confirms IEEE 802.3 Ethernet is a growing force in industrial networking.
At half the cost of traditional statmux equipment, Patton’s IpStatMux™ is an obvious candidate for replacing aging RS-232 multiplexers in connections to PLCs, RTUs, meters, barcode scanners, gas pumps, cash registers, terminals, and similar asynchronous devices.
By providing access and connectivity to the Ethernet/IP LAN or WAN while simultaneously supporting existing synchronous-serial connections, Patton’s Model 3038 future-proofs RS-232 industrial, SCADA, telemetry, and control engineering applications.
“Whether you're migrating to IP networking now, or further down the road,” Mr. Grant continues, “the IpStatMux™ is the lowest-cost, most flexible solution for multi-port asynchronous terminal connectivity.”
The IpStatMux™ combines 115.2 kbps output streams from up to eight EIA-232 or V.24 devices into a single composite data-stream with per-port configurations for speed, flow control, echo, and testing.
Patton’s IpStatMux™ supports immediate or future migration to all-IP networking by transmitting the composite data stream transparently over the Internet, a private IP network, or a low-cost PPP, Frame Relay, or T1/E1 service.
Earlier this month Patton announced the Model 3231 Managed SHDSL Modem for rugged environments that cuts setup and operation costs for ISA and control engineering applications.
Featuring a front-panel touchpad for fast, easy set-up, Patton's industrial SHDSL modem extends industrial Ethernet connections up to 9.4 kilometers (5.84 miles).
About the Patton IpStatMux™ Model 3038
The Patton IpStatMux™ Model 3038 provides four or eight asynchronous EIA-232/V.24 interfaces fully integrated with dual Ethernet ports and a synchronous-serial V.35, X.21 or T1/E1 port. Combining 115.2 kbps output streams from up to eight EIA-232 or V.24 devices with per-port configurations for speed, flow-control, echo, and testing, the IpStatMux™ can route the composite data-stream over the Internet, a private IP network, or a low-cost PPP, Frame Relay, or T1/E1 service. The IpStatMux™ provides user-configurable IP services that ensure reliable connectivity to any LAN or WAN with NAT and DHCP while the built-in firewall delivers advanced-networking flexibility. CRC-16 delivers reliable end-to-end transport and data integrity. IPSec with DES/3DES or AES strong encryption ensures secure end-to-end data transmission. Auto MDI-X provides convenient installation. Password-protected local and remote management options include configuration and control via HTTP/web-browser-based management, SNMP or command line supervisory port.
About Patton
Patton is a multi-national organization that manufactures voice and data-communications equipment for
carrier, enterprise,
and industrial
networks worldwide. Incorporated in 1984, Patton markets a
catalog of over 1000 products including SmartNode™
VoIP solutions that support SIP, H.323, and MGCP for analog and ISDN telephony; ForeFront™
multi-service access infrastructure solutions (T1/E1, G.SHDSL, xDSL, dial-up); IPLink™ CPE solutions for last-mile/local-loop access (WAN routers, modems, remote access servers, NTUs, CSU/DSUs); CopperLink™ Ethernet Extenders; EtherBITS™ device servers; EnviroNET™
NEMA4-compliant hardened networking equipment, and a full range of network-connectivity Micro-Products
(interface converters, short-range modems, multiplexers, surge protectors). Patton marked its 25th anniversary of business operation on 1 January 2009.
For more information or a free catalog, contact sales@patton.com
Patton Electronics Company
7622 Rickenbacker Drive
Gaithersburg, MD 20879 USA
Tel: (301) 975-1000
Fax: (301) 869-9293
Email: marketing@patton.com
Web: www.patton.com
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