Get more details at the Moxa’s IEEE 1588v2 site:
•  See how Moxa developed new embedded computing software technology to achieve more accurate timekeeping
•  Identify the tangible advantages of using IEEE 1588-compliant embedded computers
http://www.moxa.com/Event/Sys/2011/IEEE_1588/index.htm

Moxa has also released a new white paper covering the IEEE 1588 standard’s applications in industrial Ethernet networking and industrial computing. Learn more about this new timekeeping protocol here:
http://www.moxa.com/support/request_catalog_detail.aspx?r_id=2733

If you have more information about IEEE 1588 that you would like to share, or other ideas about using IEEE 1588 in other markets, try the Rcore Community: an open forum for professionals to discuss industry topics. Join the conversation today at the Rcore Community forums: http://rcorecommunity.moxa.com/forumContent.aspx?fff=ODQ=&ccc=NjQ=&page=1

For more information about Moxa's DA-683 IEC 61850-3 and IEEE 1588 computer, please visit:
http://www.moxa.com/Event/Sys/2011/DA-683/index.htm
or visit the DA-683 product page at:
http://www.moxa.com/product/DA-683.htm

Moxa Inc is pleased to announce the creation of Moxa Automation on January 1st, a new organizational division dedicated specifically to industrial automation. Moxa Automation will harness Moxa’s strong position and existing expertise in industrial networking to deliver market-leading industrial automation solutios.

Since 2005, the Moxa Networking—Data Acquisition and Control division has developed and delivered I/O modules. After five years, Moxa has decided to further increase its investments and focus in the industrial automation market by spinning off Data Acquisition and Control from Moxa Networking into an independent division, Moxa Automation. Moxa Automation will focus on telemetry, remote monitoring, and control applications. Its strengths are IP-based integrated remote monitoring systems for the utility and transportation markets. 

“This organizational change reflects Moxa’s ambition to be a leading player in the industrial automation industry. Even though it is a new division, thanks to our past efforts Moxa Automation already has an entire existing portfolio of easy-to-use Ethernet-based control systems. Looking forward, I am confident Moxa Automation will lead the industrial automation industry with new integrated automation solutions that simplify long-range host-to-device communications,” said Vincent Liu, director of Moxa Automation. 

Moxa Automation’s product categories now include remote I/O, programmable RTU controllers and easy-to-configure automation software. The Ethernet remote I/O product line has quickly drawn rave reviews and become a top choice for I/O module users. Moxa Automation’s R&D team is increasing at a rate of 20% every year, to accelerate the pace of development and keep up with rapidly updating market needs. Visit www.moxa.com/IO to learn more about Moxa Automation’s products.

Taipei, Taiwan, March 14, 2011—Moxa is pleased to announce that the MPC-122-K marine panel computer is now IP67-rated.

The International Protection (IP) Rating specifies the amount of environmental protection provided by the enclosure of an electronic device. The first IP digit indicates the level of protection against solids such as fingers, dust, or wires, and the second digit indicates the level of protection against liquids and water immersion. Moxa’s MPC-122-K is IP67 rated, which means that it is completely protected against contact and allows no ingress of dust, and that it can be immersed one meter deep in water for up to 30 minutes. Moxa’s IP67-rated marine panel computers’ extraordinary level of dust and water resistance exceeds common maritime standards.

The MPC-122-K FirstMate™ Series marine panel computer features a 22-inch of screen and is equipped with full range dimming and wide angle viewing high a high-clarity display. In addition, the FirstMate uses Moxa’s innovative Optical Bonding technology, which eliminates fogging and sun-reflection to provide optimal screen readability in harsh marine environments.

Rcore Ready-to-Run Embedded Software Platform
All of Moxa's embedded computers come with the operating system pre-installed. In addition, BIOS, middleware, sample code, and tools are provided to give programmers a user-friendly environment for application development, essentially minimizing the effort for system integration.

Taipei, Taiwan, January 17, 2011—Moxa is pleased to unveil the DA-683, a new x86-based embedded computer. The DA-683 excels in power automation and power substation applications thanks to IEC 61850-3, IEEE 1613, and IEEE 1588 version 2 support.

Reliable performance, low power consumption

The DA-683 features an Intel Dual Core Atom CPU running at 1.66 GHz, in a fanless design that improves reliability. In typical conditions, the system consumes only 40 watts of power under full load (with two modules inserted) to provide cost-effective and energy-efficient computing muscle.

Precision time protocol with IEEE 1588 version 2 function

The IEEE 1588 v.2 precision time protocol gives automation systems highly precise time accuracy for event logging.

Reliable and stable operations with IEC 61850-3 certification

The DA-683 DPP-T is IEC 61850-3 certified to guarantee system stability and reliability when used in power applications.

Modular design for system integration and flexibility

The DA-683 includes two independent module slots to give users greater flexibility in system integration and expansion. The computer can be customized by adding communication modules, such as an 8-port RS-232/422/485 module, 8-port RS-422/485 module, 4-port 10/100 Mbps LAN module, 8-port 10/100 Mbps switch module, or a universal PCI expansion module. 


Key Features
• Intel Dual Core Atom D510 1.66 GHz processor with 1 MB L2 cache
• IEC 61850-3 and IEEE 1613 certified
• IEEE1588 verion 2 function (2 Gigabit LAN)
• 1 x 200-pin DDR2 SODIMM socket, supports DDR2 667 up to 2 GB max.
• 6 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet for network redundancy
• 1 CompactFlash socket, 2 serial ATA-300 connectors for storage expansion
• 4 USB 2.0 ports for high speed peripherals
• 4 DIs + 4 DOs (0 to 30 VDC)
• Ready-to-Run Windows Embedded Standard or Linux platform
• 19-inch rack mount model, 2U high
• Fanless design
• Redundant power input
• 100/240 VAC/VDC power input

For more information please visit the product page at:
http://www.moxa.com/product/DA-683.htm

or visit the campaign site at:
http://www.moxa.com/Event/Sys/2011/DA-683/index.htm

IEC 61850-3, IEEE 1613 and IEEE 1588 v.2
The IEC 61850-3 and IEEE 1613 standards define the strictest requirements for EMI immunity and error free communication for substation network equipment. The DA-683 also supports the latest version of IEEE 1588 v2 technology to fulfill precise time synchronization requirements for protection and control applications. 

Rcore Ready-to-Run Embedded Software Platform
All of Moxa's embedded computers come with the operating system pre-installed. In addition, BIOS, middleware, sample code, and development tools are provided to give programmers a user-friendly environment for application development and minimize system integration workload.

Moxa, one of the world's leading manufacturers of communication solutions, will be presenting its extensive portfolio of embedded computers and industrial Ethernet products at this year's Embedded World. The exhibition will be held at the Exhibition Center in Nuremberg, Germany, from March 1 to 3, 2011, with Moxa exhibiting in Hall 9, No. 429.

This year’s highlights include the V2400 series embedded computers. Due to the V2400’s modular architecture, they are perfect for railway and bus applications and are also highly suitable for a variety of other applications including: video monitoring, remote monitoring, passenger information systems, infotainment solutions, and passenger WLANs. These computers can be expanded quickly and easily via special EPM modules, and a variety of different interface modules are available to suit different needs. The "wireless gateway" module connects the computers to a WAN (WLAN, 3G, or GPS), the CANbus module permits the vehicle bus or other isolated on-board components to be connected, and the universal PCI module facilitates across the board integration.

Another focal point is Moxa’s video solutions, which include the VPort series and the proprietary DynaStream? technology. DynaStream? prevents network congestion and gives users additional flexibility when integrating IP video surveillance with industrial monitoring and control systems. For a video solution that is ideal for harsh environments, use the VPort series together with the V2416 or MC-4510 embedded computers. Other communication solutions include embedded device servers (MiiNePort series), WLAN (AWK series), and Power-over-Ethernet solutions.

Moxa’s rugged industrial products are well-suited for a wide range of applications, such as transportation, factory automation, traditional electricity generators and distributors, and renewable energies. Moxa not only provides rugged industrial embedded computers, but also offers complete industrial solutions with emphasis on wireless technology.

Attend early to reserve a seat!
Lars Jaeger, Business Development Manager for Industrial Wireless, will talk about "Industrial Wireless for the Transportation Industry" at the exhibition conference on 2nd of March at 11 am.

For over 20 years, Moxa has been creating products with maximum versatility, reliability, usability, and cost-effectiveness—outperforming the competition. Moxa has expanded its expertise to the marine industry, and now provides industrial-grade marine products, such as displays, computers, and panel computers.

To ensure a high degree of reliability, Moxa subjects all embedded systems to days of rigorous testing in real environments. In addition, Moxa continuously explores new methods to simplify deployment, while expanding features and functions to provide you with the latest cutting-edge products. Moxa endeavors to provide top quality marine-grade type-approved products that meet and exceed marine standards for advanced marine applications.

Click here to discover how Moxa's core technologies and innovative products can make your advanced marine applications a reality.

Moxa is pleased to announce a new expanded 5-year warranty for most RTU and remote I/O products, effective January 1st, 2011.

.“In the data we collected from testing and real-world applications, we discovered that our RTU and remote I/O products were reliable beyond our initial expectations. It just made sense to expand the included warranty,” explained Vincent Liu, director of Moxa Automation, “Our expanded warranty coverage reaffirms our longstanding commitment to our customers, and also attests to the market-leading quality of Moxa’s RTU and remote I/O products. Other providers in this market can usually only offer a two- or three-year warranty with a paid warranty extension option.”

Products purchased before January 1st, 2011 are also covered retroactively by the new expanded 5-year warranty, effective from the original date of purchase. The 5-year-warranty is subject to Moxa’s existing warranty policies. 

Visit http://www.moxa.com/Event/Net/2010/5_Year_Warranty/fancybox/index.htm for a list of which products are covered and other details on the new 5-year warranty.

Moxa has upgraded the ioLogik E1200 active Ethernet I/O series with powerful new peer-to-peer technology that enables cost-free and effortless I/O signal reproduction over IP networks. The ioLogik E1200 I/O module can now connect I/O sensors to the ioLogik E1200 output module over copper, fiber, or wireless Ethernet infrastructure to achieve tremendous savings on cabling and wiring. With this technology, digital and analog signals can be duplicated over virtually unlimited distances with no host PC, PLC, or controller needed, and without any noise interference.

Easy and effective cable replacement

The enhanced ioLogik E1200 can replace cables by integrating many I/O signals over a single network cable to transmit input-to-output controls without any involvement from PLCs or controllers. Through channel-to-channel mapping, the ioLogik E1200 delivers multiple-target transmissions through Ethernet with up to 16 channels based on an emitter and receiver I/O pair. Fast and effective remote monitoring systems can be constructed just with ioLogik E1200 series devices at the field site and control center.

Safe mode protection from network failure

For output control, the output device can use “safe mode” configuration to help detect network failures. This preventive function prompts the output ioLogik to display a warning flash when the network disconnects. The output will then return to the latest signal status, or be set to a preset value, depending on the configuration.

Daisy chain connectivity with simple wiring

The ioLogik E1200’s two Ethernet ports come with a built-in switch that enable daisy chains of multiple network devices. Daisy-chains are a simple architecture that are easy to wire and maintain. The cascading connections can easily create the multi-drop I/O networks that are commonly used for factory automation, security and surveillance systems, tunnel monitoring, and other industrial applications. The two Ethernet ports can alternatively be used to construct a backup link to ensure network redundancy and stability.

Seven times faster than other SCADA integration solutions

The ioLogik E1200 supports push-based Active OPC server to achieve faster communication with SCADA systems. With Moxa's free Active OPC Server software, the ioLogik E1200 uses event driven "active tags" to deliver SCADA systems with instant I/O status reports seven times faster than other OPC Server packages, and reduces bandwidth usage by 80%.

ioLogik E1200 series Peer to Peer I/O Reproduction

Taipei, Taiwan, January 12, 2011 — Accurate timing and synchronization is essential to achieving next-generation Smart Grids technologies for the power industry. Moxa's PT-7728-PTP series switches, which support the IEEE 1588v2 protocol with hardware time stamping to deliver nanosecond-accurate synchronization over Ethernet networks, are the newest addition to the PowerTrans series of IEC 61850-3 Ethernet switches.

"The PowerTrans PT-7728-PTP has already proven its reliability and effectiveness in a 500 KV IEC 61850-compliant smart substation in Suzhou, China. With our IEEE 1588v2 solution, traffic with IEC 61850-9-1 and IEC 61850-9-2 sampled measurement values can be precisely synchronized over the process bus, Protection systems are time-critical and the advanced synchronization capabilities of IEEE 1588v2 technology will only grow more important in the future for electric utilities that seek to improve their monitoring and troubleshooting capabilities," explained Leo Tsao, senior director of Moxa's Power and Transportation division.

As with all of Moxa's PowerTrans products, the PT-7728-PTP series switches are designed to work reliably without experiencing any communications loss under a variety of EMI phenomena commonly found in substations. The highest level of reliability and availability in high voltage substation communications is achieved by combining high EMI immunity, a -40 to 85°C operating temperature range, isolated redundant power inputs, and redundancy technology. PowerTrans products support Turbo Ring™ redundancy technology, which guarantees fast network fault recovery (less than 20 milliseconds), and also supports standard STP or RSTP redundant protocols. Maximum uptime is enhanced by the use of dual redundant power supplies (24/48 VDC or 110/220 VDC/VAC).

To learn more about Moxa PT-7728-PTP series IEC 61850-3 Ethernet switches, visit http://www.moxa.com/product/PT-7728-PTP.htm 


Product Features

• Hardware-based IEEE 1588 PTPv2 for precise time synchronization of networks›
• Verified zero packet loss under harsh EMI interference
• Turbo Ring™ and RSTP/STP for Ethernet redundancy
• Isolated redundant power inputs with universal 24/48 VDC or 110/220 VDC/VAC power supply range
• -40 to 85°C operating temperature range
• IEC 61850-3 and IEEE 1613 compliant

Visit http://www.moxa.com/Solutions/Power_TnD/index.htm to learn more about using Moxa products and solutions in the power transmission and distribution markets, or download the substation automation brochure from http://www.moxa.com/support/request_catalog_detail.aspx?r_id=2554 .

Moxa has unvailed the VPort 364 series, a 4-channel industrial video encoder featuring the bandwidth-efficient H.264 video compression algorithm. Using Moxa's innovative DynaStream functionality for streaming optimization, the VPort 364 is ideal for harsh industrial surveillance environments thanks to a wide operating temperature, built-in fiber Ethernet ports, IP30 form factor protection, and industrial certifications.

In addition to MJPEG, the VPort 364 supports H.264 technology to ensure high data transmission performance without compromising video quality when delivering a large volume of video data through the 4 channels. In order to meet many different video stream requirements, the VPort 364 can provide dual video streams simultaneously. The integrated DynaStream function provides superior flexibility in frame rate control that is adaptive to network conditions, reducing manual intervention to a minimum.

Product features:

• Dual simultaneous H.264 and MJPEG video streams
• Video streams up to 30/25 frames per second at full D1 resolution (NTSC: 720 x 480; PAL: 720 x 576)
• Video latency under 200 ms
• Moxa DynaStream™ technology optimizes network bandwidth
• Industrial design with -40 to 75°C operating temperature
• VPort SDK PLUS provided free

Moxa's maritime website is a single convenient source of all the knowledge, products, and technologies used in today's cutting-edge maritime automation systems. Moxa's acclaimed portfolio of industrial-grade automation products now includes a new line of maritime products as well as industrial-grade marine products such as displays, computers, panel computers, and Ethernet networking products.

With decades of expertise in industrial automation, Moxa has always made customer satisfaction its very first priority. Moxa's maritime website includes the most up-to-date and exclusive information on marine automation networks, including news and events, product information, videos, customized services, and key ECDIS technologies such as optical bonding, color calibration, thermal design, vibration-proofing, and shock-proofing.

Moxa' maritime website provides an integrated and single portal for customers who are looking for maritime automation solutions. Begin your maritime success story now.

As a world-class leader and partner in industrial automation solutions, we used our 20 plus years of experience in developing industrial-grade products to create the MPC-122-K FirstMate™ series ECDIS panel computers for modern and advanced bridge applications.

The FirstMate™ series marine panel computers, with high performance Intel Core 2 Duo processors, and up to 4 GB of system memory to provide a powerful platform that is capable of operating all kinds of marine bridge applications. The FirstMate is specifically designed to be compatible with all the different types of navigation applications, such as ECDIS. The FirstMate features 22 inches of screen that is equipped with full range dimming and wide angle viewing to offer top-clarity display. In addition, the FirstMate uses our innovative Optical Bonding design, which eliminates fogging and sun-reflection to provide optimal viewing for harsh marine environments.

The FirstMate, with Moxa's innovative thermal technology, is fanless, and is vibration and shock-proof thanks to the 2.5” SATA storage socket design. With two RS-232/422/485 isolated serial ports and two Gigabit LAN ports to provide high speed Ethernet transmission and network redundancy, the FirstMate provides the most reliable and ruggedized bridge system for the marine industry. In addition, the FirstMate is IEC 60945, DNV, E10, and IP66-rated—exceeding common maritime standards. Click here for more details.

Taipei, Taiwan, Aug. 11, 2010—Moxa's next generation AWK-6222 and AWK-5222 dual-RF wireless AP/Bridge/Clients were chosen to create train-to-ground communication networks in Sao Paulo, Brazil's largest city.

In this project, industrial-grade WLANs are responsible for on-board video surveillance, passenger information systems, and train control, which are important components in ATO (Automatic Train Operations) and ATC (Automatic Train Control). Moxa's wireless networks allow rail operators to share real-time information between trains, OCC, and station to provide immediate status updates and emergency controls. This network is located aboveground in a busy urban area, where there is a great deal of wireless interference. In response, Moxa's next generation dual-RF modules, the AWK-5222 and AWK-6222, come with dual-band operations to allow the simultaneous use of two distinct channels to prevent transmission interference.

“Major concerns for wireless adoption in railway automation are reliability and security,” said Jackie Shi, senior manager of Moxa Industrial Wireless division. “Passenger safety and highly available connectivity are top priorities to create reliable and capable train-to-ground communications. Fortunately, Moxa’s proprietary wireless redundancy technology is designed for railway industries and offers a full suite of industrial WLAN products with dual RF redundancy, fast Turbo Roaming, wide operating temperature, WPA/WPA2, IEEE 802.1X authentication, as well EN50155 and EN50155/50121 certifications to provide outstanding wireless reliability and complete wireless network security for railway applications.”

See how railway operators are already taking advantage of Moxa industrial wireless solutions to maintain a consistent, uninterrupted link for railway markets that traverses many different operating environments at http://www.moxa.com/event/iw/2010/railway/index.htm

Moxa's DynaStream technology adds new video bandwidth management options by automatically lowering or raising the video frame rate in response to events. DynaStream prevents network congestion and gives users additional flexibility in integrating their IP video surveillance with industrial monitoring and control systems.

More and more users now combine their SCADA and video surveillance systems into one network, which means that the network must use valuable bandwidth resources efficiently. Mission-critical data, such as CGI commands, must take priority on the network when emergencies occur. Moxa's DynaStream will automatically adjust how much bandwidth is consumed by video data so network operators do not need to manually adjust the frame rate whenever there is a lot of important data to transmit. When the network is over-utilized, DynaStream can automatically reduce the video frame rate to minimize bandwidth consumption. Once DynaStream is deactivated, the video frame rate returns to the normal level. DynaStream can also automatically increase the frame rate to provide detailed visual information during an emergency. Thanks to DynaStream, the network operator can customize a powerful and flexible bandwidth management strategy for their specific network needs with just a few clicks in a web browser.


DynaStream is included in Moxa's 1-channel, H.264-enabled VPort 461 industrial video encoders. Future VPort products will also support DynaStream
DynaStream Benefits:

• Highly responsive to network conditions
• Lower network and backend system workload
• Seamless integration with network systems

Taipei, Taiwan, May 3rd, 2010—Moxa is proud to release the MC-4510-C23 Master Series, a family of first-class marine-grade computers. The MC-4510-C23 Master Series is specifically designed to provide a perfect combination of high performance and reliability for marine bridge systems.

Nowadays maritime systems use modern Ethernet networks to create the network backbone and distributed independent sub-systems for local monitoring and control. Moxa supports these types of architectures with Ethernet switches, devices for data acquisition, and embedded computers. Moxa, as a leading complete solution provider, is dedicated to providing the latest and most up-to-date solutions based on the needs of customers and partners. The MC-4510-C23 Master series is the latest manifestation of this commitment, and is specifically designed for marine applications. And for more information, you can visit our MC-4510-C23 microsite site at http://www.moxa.com/Event/Sys/2010/MC-4510-C23

Bridge Systems that Are Stronger Than Ever—Compact and Rugged Design

The MC-4510-C23 Master Series is tailored for the reliability needs of bridge systems. Moxa’s unique hard disk drive socket design offers extraordinary anti-vibration and anti-shock protection to deliver the reliable operations that marine applications require. Moreover, an elegant heat-dissipating fanless design reduces the risks of over-heating and increases system stability, while the compact and rugged construction makes bridge systems easier to deploy and stronger than ever.

Speed Up Your Bridge Systems—Extreme Performance that Surpasses Existing Marine Requirements

Bridge systems usually require speedy multi-tasking, and that is why Moxa Master Series computer features an Intel Core 2 Duo CPU with 2.26 GHz, 6MB L2 cache and up to 4 GB of DDR3 support. This level of performance is rarely seen in fanless computers.

The Master Series also features two Gigabit Ethernet ports for fast and reliable integration into the network and six USB ports for key peripherals or for maintenance. The two serial ports are optically isolated and, as usual for Moxa computers, they can be software-toggled between RS-232, RS-422, and RS-485 mode to connect to critical information devices like GPS which have not yet been integrated with the Ethernet network.

Raise Your Expectations—System Flexibility that Fulfills Your Needs

The Master Series does not only offer very high performance in a rugged and reliable system, but it also offers high flexibility in a compact space-saving box.

The MC-4510 offers both DVI-D and VGA signal output for dual independent displays, and the onboard mini PCIe slot allows for further expansion. For storage expansion, the MC-4510 has two SATA interfaces and one CompactFlash card socket for large permanent data storage.

Expect More—IEC 60945 4th, DNV, and E-10 Compliants

It takes more than a data sheet stuffed with features to succeed in a maritime environment. The product must also be proven to survive in this very demanding environment by rigorous independent testing. The MC-4510 Master Series computers have been compliant with IEC 60945 4th edition, DNV, and E-10 standards. Ship builders, operators, and their system integrators can confidently submit their complete systems for certification approval by building upon a firm foundation of Moxa's rugged products.

For more information about the MC-4510-C23 Master Series, you can logon to www://www.moxa.com/Event/Sys/2010/MC-4510-C23

Moxa is expanding its expertise to include industrial-grade marine products, such as displays, computers, and panel computers.

Our goal is to provide top quality marine-grade type-approved products that meet and exceed marine standards for advanced marine applications. To reach this goal, we have dedicated a considerable number of resources, such as in-house color calibration facilities, to develop and offer quality industrial-grade marine products. Meeting and exceeding our customer's expectations is one of Moxa's top priorities, and as a world-class industrial automation leader, we are continuously developing rugged, quality products and solutions for the marine industry.

To learn about Moxa's marine products, watch our short 2 minute “Make Your Marine Visions a Reality” video by clicking here.

The International Forum Design has awarded the prestigious iF product design award to Moxa's VPort 16-M12 IP camera. The VPort 16-M12, scheduled for release early next year, successfully distinguished itself in a highly competitive, international field to win this award.

Designed for rolling stock surveillance, the VPort 16-M12 is an extraordinarily compact, lightweight, and sleek IP camera which discreetly adds video surveillance without disturbing passengers. Equipped with a rugged and lightweight alloy housing and a tempered glass lens cover for vandal and vibration protection, the low-smoke halogen-free IP camera provides an eco-friendly security solution. Its simplified, integrated form factor allows for easy installation without any accessories required and a patented defrosting vent eliminates lens fogging.

"The iF award recognizes Moxa's achievement in designing and delivering an innovative product that puts user needs and requirements first. With the VPort, we didn't want to only deliver on functionality and performance; we also placed a high value on friendliness to both users and the environment," explained Harry Hsiao, Moxa industrial video networking division product manager.

The iF communication design award honors innovative design concepts and exceptional product usability. It serves as a platform for design-relevant innovations, thus recognizing today's globally networked world and its related dynamics. Assessments are based on design quality, degree of innovativeness, environmental compatibility, and functionality. This year, 993 products received iF awards out of 2,756 submitted. The VPort 16-M12 IP camera was awarded in the iF "building" category.

Taipei, Taiwan, Dec. 02, 2010—Moxa is proud to announce that the EDS-728, EDS-828, EDS-205A/208A, EDS-P510, EDS-G308, and EDS-G509 industrial Ethernet switches have all received ABB Industrial IT certification. This certification attests to a high level of interoperability between Moxa's products and systems from key vendors in the industrial automation field.

ABB is a global leader in power and automation technologies well known for its high-performance industrial automation solutions. ABB’s certification program ensures interoperability between hardware and software products and systems from ABB and third-party suppliers. Moxa's industrial Ethernet switches passed a battery of rigorous tests to confirm their compliance with standards for compatibility and interoperability.

You can find more detailed information about Moxa's EDS line of Ethernet switches at http://www.moxa.com/product/Industrial_Ethernet_Switches.htm


High quality, seamless compatibility, and industrial certification are hallmarks of Moxa's EDS line of Ethernet switches. Moxa's EDS industrial Ethernet switches excel in a wide range of industrial automation applications thanks to support for Turbo Ring redundancy, tagged VLAN, QoS, IGMP snooping, and a wide operating temperature (-40 to 75°C).

The ioPAC-8020 is a rugged RTU controller for front-end data acquisition and monitoring. It is equipped with a powerful processor and a variety of interfaces. The ioPAC-8020 provides access to timely and accurate mission-critical information and can be connected to fixed devices such as PLCs, smart meters and other serial devices. It has two Ethernet switch ports that allow system engineers to easily build control networks with open standards and daisy-chain connectivity. Built-in power redundancy ensures non-stop data transfer to the controller and uninterrupted communications management on the control network. For train-related applications, durable M12 Ethernet connectors and spring-type terminal blocks deliver reliable operations in high vibration environments.

Unlike conventional controllers, the ioPAC-8020 can operate in a wide temperature range from -40 to 75°C. Its aluminum chassis provides exceptional fanless heat dissipation. In addition, the I/O modules are hot-swappable to avoid the inconvenience of extended downtime. With intuitive Click&Go™ control logic, systems engineers can quickly create powerful I/O configurations in just minutes using simple IF-THEN-ELSE statements.

This rugged RTU delivers high system reliability and stability in harsh environments. It is compliant with the EN50155 railway standard and available with a DIN-Rail mounting kit.

Product Features:

• Robust and compact design for harsh environments
• -40 to 75°C operating temperature range  
• Anti-vibration spring lock terminal block  
• Two LAN ports with M12 or RJ45 connectors for daisy chain connections
• One RS-232/422/485 serial port  
• Dual VDC power inputs  
• Hot-swappable I/O modules

Taipei, Taiwan, Nov. 05, 2010—A railway operator selected Moxa's wireless APs for Saudi Arabia rolling stock WLAN network. Wireless technology has become increasingly popular in industrial automation as a growing number of system integrators, governmental agencies, and industrial solution providers turn to wireless solutions for their applications. In the railway market, proven wireless LAN technology can dramatically upgrade the performance and availability of train and rail operations and security.

On this rail line, AWK-4121s were deployed on board the train to support the passenger information system and provide control and monitoring links with the trackside network as the train approaches the stations. The onboard clients are agile enough to keep up with the fast-moving train and can seamlessly maintain a connection with trackside networks thanks to Moxa's proprietary Turbo Roaming technology with a fast handover time of less than 100 ms, or less than 50 ms when paired with Moxa wireless access controller. Another concern in railway networks is that rain, moisture, and dust can infiltrate outdoor wireless devices and disrupt network communication. The AWK-4121 is a robust product that provides stable and reliable wireless performance despite the harsh outdoor conditions in the Middle East. Moxa's AWK-4121 is housed in a tough IP68-rated metal casing with M12 connectors for total protection against dust, water, vibration, and other environmental hazards. With an extended temperature range of -40 to 75°C and dual redundant power inputs, operational reliability is assured. The AWK-4121 complies with EN50155 and EN50121-1/-4 for safe railway operations.

"The railway market now demands more reliable and higher performing networks in order to deliver improved traffic safety, more satisfying passenger services, and higher operational efficiency," said Jackie Shi, senior manager of Moxa Industrial Wireless division. "To meet these challenges, Moxa offers users the most reliable industrial networking solutions including Turbo Roaming for seamless wireless communication, as well as extended temperature design, and EN50155 certification for rail traffic applications. With this suite of industrially-hardened features, the AWK is a firm foundation for rock-solid WLANs that operate reliably and safely in critical environments."


Visit http://www.moxa.com/event/iw/2010/railway/Index.htm to learn more about Moxa's industrial wireless solutions for rail markets.


Visit http://www.moxa.com/Solutions/Railway/index.htm to learn more about Moxa's IEC 60571/EN50155 compliant networking, computing and surveillance solutions for rolling stock applications, and subscribe to Moxa's Railway Intelligence Newsletter at http://www.moxa.com/Event/Group/2010/railway_newsltr/Index.html to keep up with the fast pace of railway IP technology. Packed with technical articles, the newsletter will help you better understand what kinds of IP-based solutions Moxa can deliver for rolling stock and railway applications.

Light Rail Transit (LRT) is a form of urban rail public transportation with low speed and low capacity. LRT falls between streetcars and the heavier rail/metro system. It is usually used to link urban hubs with low density residential areas. LRT coach status monitoring and real-time passenger information updates are important components of fully-automated driverless LRT systems deployed in modern cities around the world. Because they are mobile applications, LRT systems increasingly rely on wireless LAN networks to support in-train surveillance and train-to-ground data transfers.

In Malaysia, the LRT operator operated several stations along the LRT route, with wireless LANs deployed as communication links between the carriage and ground network because of WLAN's clear advantages in lower maintenance and deployment costs. They selected Moxa's AWK-5222, which has a dual RF design and can be configured for AP-client connection mode: one path operates at IEEE 802.11b 2.4 GHz and the other path uses IEEE 802.11a 5 GHz, to better avoid RF interference. They also took advantage of Moxa's unique "Redundant Roaming" feature which combines the speed Turbo Roaming with the reliability of dual-RF redundancy. Turbo Roaming allows roaming speed of under 100 ms, or even under 50 ms when paired with Moxa wireless access controller. This architecture is a great way to get around the interference inherent in a train station's complex RF environment.

"Moxa's industrial-grade WLAN technology improves train security by enabling information flow between the trains and the stations. Station operators can transfer information to and from trains, including status of other trains, track conditions, and unexpected events,"explained Jackie Shi, senior manager of Moxa Industrial Wireless division. "For harsh rail environments, the Malaysian LRT operator required industrial-grade wireless LANs that meet higher standards of industry-proven ruggedness, such as EN50155/EN50121-1/-4. For performance and reliability reasons they also needed a stable wireless network despite the RF interference that is prevalent in train stations. Moxa's WLAN solution uses multiple redundant mechanisms, so you can be sure that your entire network will always be in service."

Visit http://www.moxa.com/event/iw/2010/railway/Index.htm to learn more about Moxa's industrial wireless solutions for rail markets.

Visit http://www.moxa.com/Solutions/Railway/index.htm to learn more about Moxa's IEC 60571/EN50155 compliant networking, computing and surveillance solutions for rolling stock applications, and subscribe to Moxa’s Railway Intelligence Newsletter at http://www.moxa.com/Event/Group/2010/railway_newsltr/Index.html to keep up with the fast pace of railway IP technology. Packed with technical articles, the newsletter will help you better understand what kinds of IP-based solutions Moxa can deliver for rolling stock and railway applications.

On this rail line, AWK-4121s were deployed on board the train to support the passenger information system and provide control and monitoring links with the trackside network as the train approaches the stations. The onboard clients are agile enough to keep up with the fast-moving train and can seamlessly maintain a connection with trackside networks thanks to Moxa's proprietary Turbo Roaming technology with a fast handover time of less than 100 ms, or less than 50 ms when paired with Moxa wireless access controller. Another concern in railway networks is that rain, moisture, and dust can infiltrate outdoor wireless devices and disrupt network communication. The AWK-4121 is a robust product that provides stable and reliable wireless performance despite the harsh outdoor conditions in the Middle East. Moxa's AWK-4121 is housed in a tough IP68-rated metal casing with M12 connectors for total protection against dust, water, vibration, and other environmental hazards. With an extended temperature range of -40 to 75°C and dual redundant power inputs, operational reliability is assured. The AWK-4121 complies with EN50155 and EN50121-1/-4 for safe railway operations.

"The railway market now demands more reliable and higher performing networks in order to deliver improved traffic safety, more satisfying passenger services, and higher operational efficiency," said Jackie Shi, senior manager of Moxa Industrial Wireless division. "To meet these challenges, Moxa offers users the most reliable industrial networking solutions including Turbo Roaming for seamless wireless communication, as well as extended temperature design, and EN50155 certification for rail traffic applications. With this suite of industrially-hardened features, the AWK is a firm foundation for rock-solid WLANs that operate reliably and safely in critical environments."

Visit http://www.moxa.com/event/iw/2010/railway/Index.htm to learn more about Moxa's industrial wireless solutions for rail markets.

Visit http://www.moxa.com/Solutions/Railway/index.htm to learn more about Moxa's IEC 60571/EN50155 compliant networking, computing and surveillance solutions for rolling stock applications, and subscribe to Moxa's Railway Intelligence Newsletter at http://www.moxa.com/Event/Group/2010/railway_newsltr/Index.html to keep up with the fast pace of railway IP technology. Packed with technical articles, the newsletter will help you better understand what kinds of IP-based solutions Moxa can deliver for rolling stock and railway applications.

The W315A and W325A are upgrades of the W315 and W325. The new model provides the following additional benefits:
1. Users can execute commands while GPRS is connected
2. Application program development is much easier using the Rcore package
Learn more on the product page at http://www.moxa.com/product/W315A_W325A.htm

  Rcore Community
Moxa has launched a new learning and sharing platform, the Rcore Community, to provide our partners with free and easy access to software and technical knowledge about embedded systems. This interactive platform provides a broad knowledge bank and valuable technical resources to assist system integrators and software developers in implementing proprietary solutions. Rcore Community members can download embedded software information and documents for free, including Rcore sample code, MDM tools, and OS documents.

A satellite-linked control system
A leading renewable energy system provider manages the solar farm over a satellite connection. The lighting system must also be controlled and monitored over this satellite connection, so the I/O devices must operate in a low-bandwidth network environment. Energy efficiency is also important, so the schedule control function has an essential role to play in automatically switching the many high-brightness LED lamps on and off.

Simple logic for professional local control
The ioLogik E2210 is a new type of active micro controller that supports Modbus/TCP, SNMP protocols and Moxa's Click&Go™ control logic. The system engineers simply configured the ioLogik E2210 using IF-THEN-ELSE logic to schedule lighting control for the LED lamps around the farm. Click&Go™ also handles different set points and trigger conditions. Once any event is triggered, the ioLogik E2210 will send out a defined SNMP trap to push the event notification to multiple host receivers. This report-by-exception approach allowed the ioLogik E2210 to consume far less bandwidth than traditional polling methoids and succeed in a satellite communications environment.

 ioLogik E2210 Features

• Supports SNMP protocol for I/O control
  Schedule function with PC-free Click&Go™ logic
  SNMP trap for low bandwidth communications

Moxa's Turbo Chain is a new self-healing Ethernet technology with a highly resilient topology. This innovative breakthrough unlocks the ability to create multiple redundant networks beyond the current limitations of redundant ring technology. Turbo Chain is easy to configure and manage by designating Moxa industrial managed Ethernet switches at the ends of the chain as either the Head port (forwarding port) or Tail port (blocked port). If any segment of the chain is disconnected, the network can recover in less than 20 milliseconds, even in a chain topology as large as 248 switches. In addition, Turbo Chain can interoperate directly with Moxa Turbo Ring, a proprietary self-healing redundant ring technology, or other redundancy protocols, such as RSTP and STP, to maximize interoperability in any network.

Andy Cheng, Senior Manager of Moxa's Industrial Ethernet Infrastructure Business Division, said, “Moxa is honored to be one of the finalists in the Renewable Energy Design Award section of the 2010 Elektra Award. Turbo Chain achieves cost-effectiveness and flexibility in network planning, cabling cost, and development time for large-scale industrial networks in railway, wind power, and oil and gas applications, just to name a few. This is the most pioneering technology in the world of industrial automation.” Click here for a complete introduction to Moxa Turbo Chain.


Overall features of Moxa Turbo Chain:

• Fast fault recovery < 20 ms
• Flexible, unlimited redundant network expansions
• Live node expansion without system interruptions
• Enormous savings on cabling costs

One of the highlights will be the next generation of Power over Ethernet PoE Plus Switches, which offer great power supply redundancy and high usability in automation networks. Another highlight is the NPort A Series of device servers, which feature the lowest power consumption in the world as well as surge protection, and user-friendliness.

Moxa's V2000 series embedded computers with Intel Atom processors offer a reliable solution for data communication and management in harsh environments that require network redundancy, data security, and non-stop reliability. This powerful computer joins Moxa’s VPort series IP camera solutions and dual-RF 802.11n wireless access points to create a complete video surveillance solution for harsh automation environments.

Moxa cordially invites you to join the following product presentations at the ZVEI Forum (Hall 8, Booth 8-410):
• Tuesday, November 23rd at 4.20 pm: Hermann Berg from Business Development will present cost-efficient modular concepts for compact rugged industrial PCs
• Thursday, November 25th at 3:20: Field Application Engineer Gerhard Risse will give a speech on innovative network configuration possibilities.

The highly flexible design of the OnCell 5000 series allows LAN ports to connect to a cellular WAN using a single cellular data account for primary and backup wireless WAN connectivity. Another important feature is the dual SIM card tray with automatic SIM switchover. The OnCell 5000 series is ideal for any industrial application, but is especially well suited for environmental monitoring systems and transportation applications. Cellular devices are usually not alerted when cellular connections become inactive due to signal fading, interference, or connection termination by the operator. This is not true of Moxa’s OnCell cellular routers, which support GuaranLink to ensure that your cellular connection is available whenever you need it.

OnCell 5000 series cellular routers are robust, reliable, high-performance devices that use 12 to 48 VDC power inputs with a screw-on design for greater reliability. They operate reliably in a wide -30 to 55°C operating temperature range and are housed in an aluminum IP30 protected form factor. OnCell 5000 series cellular routers have one WAN port, and 1.5 KV magnetic isolation protection for the four LAN interfaces to keep your system safe from unexpected electrical discharges.

Key Features:

•Quad-band GSM/GPRS 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
•4 10/100M Ethernet ports routed to 1 GSM/GPRS cellular connection
•Wireless WAN connectivity
•Centralized private IP management software
•Power redundancy
•DIN-Rail and wall mountable housing

More information about Moxa's OnCell 5000 series Cellular Router is available at http://www.moxa.com/product/cellular_router.htm

Moxa is pleased to announce the recent release of the ioLogik W5340-HSDPA, a wide temperature remote terminal unit (RTU) for remote monitoring applications over mobile networks. With support for the advanced High Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA) technology, a so-called 3G or 3.5G protocol, the W5340-HSDPA reduces the response time for I/O status acquisition and control communications. The increased performance also provides enough bandwidth to perform data logging and email alarms. The ioLogik W5340-HSDPA is equipped with a 3G interface that supports both tri-band HSDPA/UMTS and quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE functionality, and features 4 AIs, 8 DI/Os, 2 relays, an Ethernet RJ-45 port, a 3-in-1 serial port, and a SD storage socket. This rich feature set is also available in a rugged wide-temperature W5340-HSDPA-T model with a wide operating temperature range of -20 to 70°C for deployment in harsh environments, such as facilities without air-conditioning or roadside cabinets.
 
 

The ioLogik W5340-HSDPA excels in remote monitoring or data acquisition applications. The I/O suite includes both digital and analog channels, and can also be externally expanded via Ethernet with the ioLogik E1200 series of Ethernet I/O products (Five models are available, and four more are in the pipeline). An SD storage function is also available for long-term data log preservation. In addition, patented “Active” communications technology and IPSec/VPN functionality allow easy use of the dynamic and private IP addresses provided by most cellular data plans. By using active communications, the Moxa Active OPC Server and DA-Center free software packages are also extremely efficient in “pushing” data from the ioLogik W5340-HSDPA to the SCADA system or IT database quickly, without consuming very much bandwidth. Together, the ioLogik W5340-HSDPA, Moxa Active OPC Server, and DA-Center deliver highly efficient event-driven SCADA connectivity, database/Excel conversions, and analysis. Moreover, the W5340-HSDPA flexibly supports both IT and IA applications thanks to compatibility with the Modbus/TCP industrial standard as well as the IT-oriented SNMP v1/v2c protocol.

The ioLogik W5340-HSDPA includes Moxa’s patented Click&Go™ technology, which makes local I/O control and alarm configuration extremely simple. Powerful features, such as interaction between I/O channels, timer/schedule settings, SMS alarm messages, and TCP/UDP/SNMP traps, can be configured with just a few mouse clicks with Click&Go

Industry-proven applications
In practices, the MXIO library covers a wide range of Moxa ioLogik products and embedded computers, and thus extends versatile Linux applications from computing to automatic control services. The wise combinations of Linux applications, Moxa’s computers and ioLogik devices have proven the unbeatable reliability and performance in many real industrial applications. 

High speed airport luggage control
With a baggage throughput of more than ten thousand luggage per hour, one of the big Asia airports has successfully implemented a RFID luggage tracking system using a newly developed Linux application which was fully supported by Moxa's UC-7420 embedded computers and ioLogik E2210 I/O modules. In the development process, the MXIO made easy for system programming and helped the Linux system easy to integrate the control and computing operations. In a short period, the system successfully handled ten thousand bags per hour to achieve the time critical control mission.

Automatic fog warning system
Establishing an automatic fog warn system is complex in aspects of sensor connection, fog density analysis, fog lamps control, and network communication for status report. However, it became easier with MXIO which helped develop an efficient Linux control system with the sample codes. Through MXIO, the Linux system well coordinated with Moxa's IA-240 computers and ioLogik E2210 active I/O controllers to complete the demanding information control and monitoring system.

Complete Linux-friendly ioLogik Solutions
The MXIO library supports the complete Moxa ioLogik lines with a pool of sample codes and direct I/O command sets. It provides tremendous helps for programmers to reduce software development time and quickly understand the API programming procedure. In combination with Linux platform, Moxa's embedded computers and ioLogik devices, the MXIO brings a big power to develop any custom and reliable Linux application fast and efficient.

Moxa is pleased report that its portfolio of embedded computing products has passed EN50155 certification, which verifies that they excel in the harsh and demanding conditions of railway operations.

EN50155 certification applies to the class of electronic equipment installed on rail vehicles that uses either an accumulator battery or a low voltage power supply source, with the exception of electronic power circuits, which are covered by EN50207. EN50155 sets a consistent benchmark for equipment's operation, design, construction, and testing conditions, as well as basic hardware and software requirements.

Moxa's railway series computers are EN50155-certified and undergo environmental testing to ensure reliable performance under a variety of power supply conditions, such as voltage variations, power interruptions, and supply changeover. The computers can also withstand environmental disturbances, including vibration, shock, and temperature variations.

Visit the link below to learn about new thermal design concepts, see how Moxa's embedded computers passed EN50155 certification, and download a rolling stock white paper:
http://www.moxa.com/Event/Sys/2010/EN50155/index.htm

Moxa announced today the release of the new NPort IA5000A series of 1/2/4-port industrial-grade serial device servers. The NPort IA5000A device servers are IEC61000-4-5 compliant and provide a robust, safe, and reliable serial-to-Ethernet solution for environments subject to voltage spikes, electrical noise, and extreme weather. Engineers can use NPort IA5000A device servers for a wide variety of rugged automation applications, and will enjoy the convenience of using the world's first industrial device server with serial/Ethernet/power surge protection.

The NPort IA5000A series' 3-step web-based configuration tool makes system deployment and device configuration significantly easier and more efficient. “The configuration tool is straightforward and user-friendly. A web-configuration tool guides engineers through 3 simple steps to activate the serial-to-Ethernet application. It takes an inexperienced user an average of just 30 seconds to configure the NPort and enable the application,” said Jun Chuang, Moxa product manager. “The NPort IA5000A series is designed to help engineers increase device reliability and throughput while reducing setup cost and interface complexity.”

With its relay output warning and email alerts, engineers will be able to react promptly to emergency situations when the Ethernet link or power input has failed, and know which serial signal has changed. The NPort IA5000A also offers a cascading Ethernet port, which makes wiring both easier and more cost-effective. In addition, the NPort's metal housing and wide -40 to 75°C operating temperature will greatly increase your system's long-term reliability and flexibility.

The NPort IA5000A series expands the already wide selection of NPort device servers, and as an industry standard in terms of reliability and ease-of-use, customer's will find the device servers right for almost any industrial application. The NPort IA5000A series is now available for ordering. To learn more about the NPort IA5000A, visit the Advancing Device Servers section on Moxa's corporate website.

Live-view topology for easy management

MXview is a user-friendly network management software solution that uses a live-view topology map to perform network configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting. The software can automatically discover and draw SNMP/ICMP compliant networked devices on physical topology maps with a maximum capacity of 1000 devices. Topology maps can be structured into two layers for flexible device grouping and management. The live-view topology map and historic event database helps network administrators check the health of the network, and quickly identify problems when troubleshooting. These management functions are available anytime, anywhere via web browsers such as Internet Explorer and Firefox.

Reliable real-time event notification

MXview makes it easy and efficient to manage real-time event messages, traffic status, network infrastructure, and device status. The newly-added SNMP inform server increases networking reliability with complete event logs and notification assurance. Another new feature, the OPC 2.0 server, lets third party OPC clients such as HMI/SCADA systems get easy access for real-time data exchange.

Designed for industrial use

MXview scans and plots all networked devices in physical topology maps that accurately represent the status and connections of each device. The physical topology map can highlight problem devices with different colors or icons for quick identification and event handling. In addition, MXview allows automatic backup of device configurations and user-selectable rollback, as well as remote deployment of device configuration and firmware maintenance. Engineers can easily monitor network traffic without worrying about messing up the device status or network connectivity. Check out the free trial of MXview V1.1 on Moxa's website at www.moxa.com today.  


Features

• Automatic discovery of 1000 network devices
• SNMP inform server for reliable event notification
• Centralized device configuration and firmware management
• Complete history of traffic statistics and event logs for troubleshooting
• OPC 2.0 compliance for SCADA/HMI integration
• Network access and management via web browser anytime 
• Supports Windows 7 and Server 2008
• Supports Moxa's AWK-3121/4121 wireless AP devices

Taipei, Taiwan, Oct 1, 2010—The newest member of Moxa’s line of embedded serial-to-Ethernet modules is also the world’s smallest embedded device server solution: the MiiNePort E2 series. This new development kit gives manufacturers a more flexible and economical way to develop applications using a sophisticated, powerful, and user-friendly graphical user interface while decreasing time to market. The MiiNePort E2 is empowered by the MiiNe, Moxa’s second generation SoC, which supports 10/100 Mbps Ethernet, up to 921.6 Kbps serial baudrate, a versatile selection of ready-to-use operation modes, and requires only a small amount of power.

The MiiNePort E2’s tiny form factor (only 29 x 17 x 9 mm) and innovative NetEZ™ technology enable engineers to quickly and cost-effectively add Ethernet networking to virtually any electronic device, such as access card readers, meters, and RFID readers, for remote command and control via the Internet. The NetEZ™ technology suite includes powerful tools such as EZPower, EZPage, SCM, AutoCFG, and MCSC for integrating Ethernet capability into serial devices with minimal effort. With the new EZPower function, the MiiNePort E2 provides a versatile system power input voltage of either 3.3 or 5 VDC to meet your application requirements.

The MiiNePort Starter Kit, which allows users to embed the MiiNePort E2 on a PCB board, provides a fast and easy way to test the MiiNePort E2 before actually installing it in your devices. The MiiNePort E2 can be used to convert any device with a standard serial interface into an Ethernet enabled device in no time. With the starter kit, these advantages translate into a quicker time-to-market for our customers as they realize the maximum potential of the MiiNePort E2.

For more details about the MiiNePort E2 embedded serial device server, please visit http://www.moxa.com/product/MiiNePort_E2.htm or contact Moxa at info@moxa.com.

Power over Ethernet juices up security and surveillance applications
"Ever increasing demands for bandwidth is a constant in the networking world. Industrial Ethernet switches equipped with 10/100/1000 Mbps communications have clear advantages over field-bus based TCNs (Train Communication Networks) burdened with video and voice streaming data," said Leo Tsao, senior director of Moxa Power and Transportation division, "Ethernet is a future proof solution that can shoulder today and tomorrow's bandwidth requirements."  Moxa's ToughNet TN-5508-4PoE 8-port managed Ethernet switches provide up to 4 PoE ports to flexibly supply reliable DC power to network devices, such as IP surveillance cameras, emergency intercoms, and wireless access points. With PoE, no additional power cabling is needed, which makes network installation far simpler.

Configuring IP addresses with a Rotary Switch
Moxa's ToughNet switch TN-5500 series includes straightforward hardware-based IP address configuration to ease maintenance tasks and facilitate replacement of faulty devices. Three rotary switches can be used to set the last three digits of the IP address. The technician or on-board staff can just use a common screwdriver to set the digits to match that of the replaced device.

Product Features

Taipei, Taiwan, September 20, 2010—Moxa has rolled out the new UC-8430 RISC-based wallmount embedded computer with a built-in PCI-104 bus for flexible expansion.

UC-8400 series models include:
‧ UC-8410 (entry-level version)
‧ UC-8416 (plus 8 Ethernet switch ports)
‧ UC-8418 (plus 2 CAN ports and up to 12+12 DI/DO)
‧ UC-8430 (plus dual VGA displays and up to 6 USB)

The UC-8430 embedded computer comes with 8 RS-232/422/485 serial ports, 3 Ethernet ports, dual displays, 4 digital input channels, 4 digital output channels, a CompactFlash socket, and 6 USB 2.0 hosts.

The computer uses the Intel XScale IXP435 533 MHz RISC CPU. This powerful computing engine supports several useful communication functions, but will not generate too much heat. The built-in 32 MB NOR Flash ROM and 256 MB SDRAM give you enough memory to run your application software directly on the UC-8430, and the 128 MB NAND Flash can be used to provide additional data storage.

Product Features
‧ Intel XScale IXP435 533 MHz processor
‧ 256 MB DDR2 SDRAM 
‧ 32 MB NAND Flash for data storage
‧ 32 MB NOR Flash to store OS
‧ Dual VGA displays
‧ 3 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports
‧ 8 RS-232/422/485 serial ports, supporting non-standard baudrates
‧ 6 USB 2.0 ports for high speed access to peripherals
‧ 4 digital input channels and 4 digital output channels
‧ CompactFlash socket for storage expansion
‧ Ready-to-run Embedded Linux or Windows CE 6.0

For more details, please visit the product page at http://www.moxa.com/product/UC-8430.htm

Rcore Ready-to-Run Embedded Software Platform
All of Moxa's embedded computers come with the operating system pre-installed. In addition, BIOS, middleware, sample code, and tools are provided to give programmers a user-friendly environment for application development, essentially minimizing the effort for system integration.

The VPort D361 video decoder can decode video streams in H.264 and MJPEG at a maximum line resolution of 540 TVL. The future-proof feature set includes support for H.264, an increasingly prevalent streaming technology due to its high compression rate. In addition, the VPort D361 provides a wide temperature range covering from -40 to 75°C, enabling it to operate reliably in demanding industrial settings.

The VPort D361 also inherits many advanced functions from Moxa’s VPort D351 video decoder, including bi-directional audio for voice-over-IP communication between the video encoder and decoder, two DIs for creating two up and down video source selection control buttons, transparent PTZ control for synchronized control center operations of remote PTZ cameras with separate individual drivers, and SNMP support for easy network management. The VPort D361 joins forces with the VPort 461 1-channel H.264 industrial video encoder and 32-channel IP video surveillance software to create a high-performance and cost-effective surveillance solution.

Product features:

• Decode H.264 and MJPEG video streams to an analog video signal automatically
• Manual selection or automatic scan with a maximum of 64 video sources
• 2-way (1 in, 1 out) audio supported
• Transparent PTZ control with legacy PTZ controllers
• SNMP for network management
  

"Thanks to Rcore we can find inspiration for embedded solutions and tools to solve customers needs. Rcore is easy to use and we get a quick overview where to find inspirations and help for solving our daily work. We can see the growing need to get information and solution solved faster for our enduser customers, today the time for inquiry to solution is getting shorter. " - Peter Grubb

The Rcore Community Team would like to express its warmest appreciation to all fo the survey participants. Thank you.

 Active Reporting Function
The company is an integrated IP-based solutions provider for maritime, parking, access control, and distributed facilities. They selected the ioLogik E2200 series to connect to the sensors and detectors used in remote control and monitoring. The innovative active communication technology allows the NVR software to obtain critical sensor data immediately and successfully reduced network traffic by 80%.

SNMP-based I/O Solution
The ioLogik E2200 excels in managing all the network video surveillance devices over Ethernet thanks to its unique SNMP v1/v2c/v3 protocol support. The IP surveillance provider can actively receive I/O status with SNMP traps to increase bandwidth efficiency. With SNMPv3 protocol support, all the messages can be verified in advance for a high level of security.

Supports CGI Commands
Moxa’s Active Ethernet I/O solutions are capable of sending user-defined CGI commands, which are a commonly used protocol in IP surveillance systems. With this function, the ioLogik E2200 series can easily communicate with an IP camera to activate a buzzer or pan to a pre-set point.

Easy One-click Setup

ioLogik E2200 Series  Features

• Active event-based reporting via Email, TCP/UDP, and SNMP trap
• SNMP v3 support for secure communication
• CGI command compatibility for IP surveillance systems
• Easy-to-configure Click&Go™ logic

Moxa's industrial networking and computing products emerged as the clear leader after a rigorous and extensive selection process that evaluated several potential global suppliers. In finding a partner for this ambitious project, TRTC's  key selection criteria included that the capability to provide wide range of communication, computing, and video surveillance products that all comply with the IEC 60571 standard for reliable operations in harsh onboard environments. Moxa's VPort 364-M12 stood out as the world's first video encoder able to comply with the IEC 60571 railway standard.

"Modern rolling stock applications now demand more and more storage capacity. This is particularly true of Taipei MRT's NVR applications, which require continuous recording and playback. This is why we especially designed our V2406 and MC-4615 series embedded computers with large-capacity and anti-vibration hard disk protection to provide reliable storage solutions in the shock and vibration-rich environment found on moving vehicles." explained Leo Tsao, senior director of Moxa Power and Transportation division.

Trains on this metro line consist of two locomotives and four passenger cars. Moxa's TN-5516 industrial Ethernet switches will be installed inside each locomotive and every passenger car. The system operator can configure for wider bandwidth using trunk groups. Up to eight ports can be assigned to one trunk group to optimize network connections and create redundant paths for critical devices. Each passenger car will have four analog cameras and four intercoms connected to Moxa VPort 364-M12 industrial video encoders, which offer M12 connectors to ensure robust connections and reliable operations despite severe vibrations or shocks.

Visit http://www.moxa.com/event/vertical_markets/railway/Index.htm to learn more about Moxa's IEC 60571/EN50155 compliant networking, computing and surveillance solutions for rolling stock applications and subscribe to Moxa's Railway Intelligence Newsletter at http://www.moxa.com/Event/Group/2010/railway_newsltr/Index.html to keep up with the fast pace of railway IP technology. Packed with technical articles, the newsletter will help you better understand what kinds of IP-based solutions Moxa can deliver for rolling stock and railway applications.

VPort Video Gadget is a software tool with function objects for all the function codes you need to embed video in your SCADA system. The new multi-viewer display function enables manual or event-triggered multi-video screen display functionality. It can show multiple video streams simultaneously if more than one camera can monitor the target event. When the system needs to conserve resources, I-Frame Decode only can reduce the frame rate of VPort video streams by only decoding the key frame (or i-frame). This ensures the higher priority events in the SCADA system can operate.

In addition, VPort Video Gadget V1.1 also includes a new video gadget for Elipse SCADA software. Elipse SCADA is designed for large automation SCADA systems, especially for power and transportation SCADA systems. With VPort Video Gadget, an Elipse SCADA user can view real-time video images of field site cameras on the SCADA/HMI console and better understand what it really happening at the field site. PTZ control and snapshot image functionality are also provided. These new features make the upgraded version of VPort Video Gadget much more user-friendly and scalable.

Key Features

V2406 x86-based Atom Embedded Computer
‧ Rugged Intel Atom N270 1.6 GHz x86 system
‧ Dual Independent displays (VGA and DVI-I)
‧ 4 serial ports, 6 DIs + 2 DOs, 3 USB 2.0 ports (Type A x 2, M12 x 1)
‧ 2 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports with M12 connectors
‧ EN50155 and EN50121 certified for railway applications

V2422 x86-based Atom Embedded Computer
‧ Rugged Intel Atom N270 1.6 GHz x86 system
‧ Dual independent displays (VGA and DVI-I)
‧ 4 serial ports, 4 DIs + 4 DOs, 6 USB 2.0 ports (Type A)
‧ 2 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet ports
‧ 2 expansion module slots for further system integration, such as with WIFi/3.5G/GPS modules or Mini PCIe adaptors for customer cellular modules
‧ e Mark certified for vehicle applications

V2426 x86-based Atom Embedded Computer
‧ Rugged Intel Atom N270 1.6 GHz x86 system
‧ Dual Independent displays (VGA and DVI-I)
‧ 4 serial ports, 6 DIs + 2 DOs, 3 USB 2.0 ports (Type A x 2, M12 x 1)
‧ 2 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports with M12 connectors
‧ 2 expansion module slots for further system integration, such as with WIFi/3.5G/GPS modules or Mini PCIe adaptors for customer cellular modules
‧ EN50155 and EN50121 certified for railway applications

Expansion Modules

 EN50155 Certified
EN50155 certification specifies standards for the operation, design, construction, and testing of electronic equipment used on rail vehicles and in railway applications. Moxa’s railway series computers are EN50155 certified and undergo environmental testing to ensure reliable performance under a variety of power supply conditions, such as voltage variations, power interruptions, and supply changeover. The computers can also withstand environmental disturbances, including vibration, shock, and temperature variations.

For more information about Moxa's railway computers, visit:
http://www.moxa.com/Event/Sys/2010/V2420_Series/index.htm

Or visit the product pages:
‧ V2426
http://www.moxa.com/product/V2426.htm
‧ V2422
http://www.moxa.com/product/V2422.htm
‧ V2406
http://www.moxa.com/product/V2406.htm

  Rcore Ready-to-Run Embedded Software Platform
All of Moxa's embedded computers come with the operating system pre-installed. In addition, BIOS, middleware, sample code, and tools are provided to give programmers a user-friendly environment for application development, essentially minimizing the effort for system integration.

The entire M7 line uses an Ethernet-based signal control system that provides a centralized monitoring system for real-time, non-stop redundant operations and remote control services. “Metro stations are often kilometers apart, so long-haul transmission fiber Ethernet was the best way to offer instant connectivity. In addition, in order to communicate between the stations, the operator wanted Layer 3 Ethernet switches to easily segment the network, avoid the influence of broadcast storms between different metro subnets, and increase network efficiency,” explained Leo Tsao, senior director of Moxa Power and Transportation division.

Moxa’s EDS-828 Layer 3 Gigabit modular Ethernet switches were chosen for installation in the control system. With its optimized routing performance, the Moxa EDS-828 can easily bridge different metro station subnets. The two EDS-516A series Ethernet switches installed in each station are grouped with Ethernet switches from other stations to form a dual redundant ring topology that stretches across the entire metro line. The dual ring network architecture provides maximum redundancy with a fast recovery time of less than 20 ms.

Visit http://www.moxa.com/Zones/Industrial_Ethernet/ITS/ to learn more about Moxa’s industrial Ethernet switches for intelligent transportation systems.

• EN50155-complant TN-5516-8PoE series 16-port M12 managed switches
• TN-5308-4PoE series 8-port M12 unmanaged rolling stock Ethernet switches
• EDS-P510 7+3G-port PoE managed Ethernet switches
• EDS-P308 8-port PoE unmanaged Ethernet switches
• IKS-6726-8PoE 24+2G-port modular rackmount PoE managed Ethernet switches
   

Apart from switches, Moxa also provides other PoE equipment such as SPL-24 series PoE splitters, the IMC-P101 Ethernet-to-Fiber media converters, as well as powered devices including IP cameras and wireless access points. 

Moxa’s full range of PoE solutions includes products for a variety of scenarios:

• PoE and PoE Plus DIN-Rail managed and unmanaged industrial Ethernet switches
• Industrial Ethernet switches with M12 connectors targeting rolling stock applications
• Easy-to-scale rackmount industrial Ethernet switches supporting up to 16 PoE ports
• PoE splitters, PoE injectors, and PoE media converters
• PoE-enabled wireless APs with IP68-rated housing for harsh outdoor environments
• IP cameras with rugged design and M12 connectors for outdoor and rolling stock usage
  
  

SNMP-to-IO Solution
The system integrator offers power and utility solutions in over 100 countries with more than one hundred thousand employees worldwide. One of the objectives of a PAM system is to ensure that important information can be conveyed automatically in real-time. However, for this integrator, a long list of users in a variety of locations meant that a dizzying array of different protocols, custom software, and legacy devices was in use, which crippled the efficiency of the system’s information exchange. The solution is Moxa’s ioLogik E2214, which enables SNMP-to-I/O communication and successfully achieves thorough alarm integration across widely distributed substations and power plants.

SNMP alarm system integration
Moxa’s ioLogik E2214 is a micro controller with 6 digital inputs and 6 relay outputs. The ioLogik E2214 not only supports SNMP for monitoring and controlling I/O status, but also allows internal register control and user-definable SNMP trap content. The rich collection of I/O ports provides abundant connectivity options and fits every manned or unmanned workstation scenario. This combination of features provides enough operational flexibility to meet a variety of front-end site requirements. In addition, the ioLogik E2214 is fit for harsh power substation environments thanks to its compact size and UL508 certification.

I/O response that’s 7 times faster
The ioLogik E2214 supports Moxa’s push-based Active OPC Server, which makes communications with SCADA systems 7 times faster with 80% less bandwidth. The auto tag generation function allows users to automatically update tags to the Active OPC Server with just a few clicks in Click&Go™.

Code free Click&Go™ configuration

More and more remote distributed applications depend on information network interoperability and convergence. Moxa’s SNMP IT-friendly I/O allows system builders and IT professionals to easily access and use IA resources. With Moxa’s SNMP ioLogik, IT customers can easily integrate any connected sensors and devices onto the Ethernet backbone to expand their alarm and monitoring capabilities in many fields such as environmental monitoring, telecom, power, and transportation.

ioLogik E2214 features

• Built-in SNMP for easy information system integration
• User-defined SNMP trap message content
• 6 built-in power relays for isolation
• Compact size to save space in power substations
• Cost-effective compared to traditional PLCs

Moxa apologizes for any inconvenience. Questions, concerns, and comments may be directed to info@moxa.com.

With the latest release, DA-Center now provides even more ways to bridge the real-time status from remote I/O devices with backend IT databases, Microsoft Excel, or Microsoft Access. It seamlessly interacts with Active OPC Server with standard and open OPC technology, the most commonly used data communications protocol for industrial hardware devices. DA-Center enables any ODBC-compliant database, such as SQL or Oracle, to exchange process data with the Active OPC Server. Users can now log data from Active OPC to their database without any additional SQL development or programming. In addition, the active communications technology maximizes the efficiency of the data logging process to deliver lower bandwidth consumption, faster response times, and a higher maximum number of remote devices. DA-Center also provides a trend-chart utility that animates real-time and historical data from the log file or database for prediction or analysis.

The PowerTrans series emerged as the clear leader after a rigorous and extensive selection process that evaluated several potential global suppliers of substation-hardened industrial networking equipment. Selection criteria included exacting requirements such as EMI shielding that can deliver error-free performance in a variety of destructive EMI stress scenarios.

"This project reaffirms Moxa's commitment and expertise in delivering solutions that will accelerate the "Smart Grid" revolution. Digital technology allows suppliers to deliver electricity to consumers in a more intelligent and efficient way, and are a key component of strategies to minimize resource consumption. Moxa's wide selection of rugged IEC 61850-3 products are certified ready for use in the demanding environments of power applications to create the Smart Grids of the future." explained Leo Tsao, senior director of Moxa Power and Transportation division.

Moxa's PowerTrans series of products are specifically designed to operate reliably in harsh electric utility substation environments. The entire product line has passed IEC 61850-3 and IEEE1613 certification testing conducted by KEMA, and features strong EMI immunity, -40 to 85°C operating temperature range, and redundancy functions for complex, high voltage substations.

Visit http://www.moxa.com/Zones/Industrial_Ethernet/PA/index.htm to learn more about Moxa products and solutions in power transmission and distribution markets, or download the substation automation brochure from http://www.moxa.com/support/request_catalog_detail.aspx?r_id=2554 . 

With a modular design, IKS-6726-8PoE can support up to 16 PoE ports under the 120W power limit, leading to significant savings on wiring costs. The support of high-density PoE ports makes the IKS-6726-8PoE ideal for security automation deployments such as IP surveillance and gate of entry systems, where cabling can be a great hassle. Foreseeing the high bandwidth demand for video transmission, the IKS-6726-8PoE also provides 2 slots for Gigabit RJ45/SFP ports to transmit large amounts of multimedia information across the network quickly.

The IKS-6726-8PoE can be powered by either 48 VDC or 110/220 VDC/VAC. Such dual power inputs provide flexible powering options and redundancy capability, while reducing damage due to power failures to the minimum. Besides power redundancy, the IKS-6726-8PoE also features Turbo Ring™ and Turbo Chain™ network redundancy capability with a fast recovery time of less than 20 ms, so as to ensure maximum network uptime and high fault tolerance.

In addition, the IKS-6726-8PoE meets several industry standards, including NEMA TS2 for road traffic, EN50121-4 for rail traffic, and UL60950-1 for safety. Since the IKS-6726-8PoE is designed for mission-critical applications such as traffic control systems, power automation, and critical facility surveillance, the approval of the industry standards, as well as a wide range of operating temperature from -40 to 75 degrees Celsius for outdoor field site cabinet deployments, reassures customers of the switch’s stability and reliability in the demanding environments.

Features 

* High voltage models (110/220 VDC/VAC) scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2010

Moxa recently launched the V2101, an x86-based Intel Atom 1.1 GHz embedded computer. The V2101 supports a wide operating temperature range of -40 to 85°C, which is currently the widest operating temperature range of all x86-based embedded systems on the market. Moxa had to overcome many obstacles and challenges to achieve this accomplishment, which was no easy feat.

Moxa has received a wealth of feedback and interest in how the V2101 was able to surpass the existing record. To discover the secrets behind Moxa's record-setting wide operating temperature for embedded computers, check out the System Thermal Solution in Moxa Embedded Computer flash presentation or visit http://www.moxa.com/Event/Sys/2010/V2101/V2100_Thermal_Flash.html for more details.

This flash covers:
1. What is thermal?
2. Why do we need thermal design?
3. Thermal concept
  • At the component level
  • At the system level
4. V2101 product design
  • Component selection
  • PCB placement
5. Small form factor design
  • Space design
  • Conduction direction
  • Heat sink design
6. Thermal testing and quality control

Moxa apologizes for any inconvenience. Questions, concerns, and comments may be directed to info@moxa.com.

Lu will present "A new recovery system beyond Ethernet redundant tree technology for substation automation" on June 9th in Session 4: Interoperability: Raising the standard. Moxa's Turbo Chain is an advanced redundancy technology that solves the inflexible topologies of mesh networking, the slow recovery time of STP/RSTEP, and the limited interoperability and ring restrictions of ring redundancy. Visit www.powergrideurope.com/index/conference-information/conference-program.html for details and a complete 2010 POWERGRID Europe Conference program.  

As a leading, world-class manufacturer of industrial-grade device networking solutions, Moxa offers complete communication network solutions designed for the many strict requirements of substation automation. For ultimate reliability and interoperability in substation communications, Moxa has introduced IEC 61850-3 and IEEE 1613 compliant Ethernet switches, industrial embedded computers, IEC 61850 protocol conversion gateways, and secure terminal servers for connecting legacy devices in power T&D markets.

To see how substation operators are already using Moxa's complete family of solutions for power transmission, download a substation automation brochure from http://www.moxa.com/support/request_catalog_detail.aspx?r_id=1556.

A greener Serial-to-Ethernet Solution

Equipped with the MiiNe, Moxa's second generation SoC, NPort® 5100A series products use 20% less components are 50% less power compared to existing solutions on the market. The NPort® 5100A is the only device server in the world with power consumption under 1 watt.

Easy 3-click deployment

Greater efficiency lightens the workload involved in system deployment, and this advantage is compounded in applications that use many devices. The NPort® 5100A series uses new new web-based tools designed to simplify deployment. Even an inexperienced user can configure a new NPort® 5100A with three clicks in around 30 seconds.

Surge-protected Serial, Ethernet, and Power Lines

Designed to provide reliable serial-to-Ethernet communications, the NPort® 5100A series features a winning combination of surge protection on the serial, Ethernet, and power lines. IEC 61000-4-5 surge protection certification confirms that the NPort® 5100A can maintain maximum productivity in electronically noisy environments.

The NPort® 5100A is now available for order. See how Moxa's NPort® 5100A offers reliability, low power consumption, and efficient system deployment at http://www.moxa.com/product/NPort_5100A.htm

Innovative Ease-of-Use Firewall Settings

Moxa's EDR-G903 supports intelligent firewall functions to simplify your security configuration. An innovative Quick Automation Profile helps you quickly enable common Fieldbus protocols (over 25 protocols)—including EtherCAT, EtherNet/IP, FOUNDATION Fieldbus, Modbus/TCP, and PROFINET—from a user-friendly web UI with a simple click operation. Other firewall services, such as PolicyCheck for policy debugging and SettingCheck for confirming the firewall rules increase firewall accuracy to empower your network with stronger security.

"Whether you're dealing with process control systems for manufacturing plants, SCADA systems for utility automation, or factory automation systems, all of these critical applications need to be protected from malevolent attacks and cyber terrorism events," said by Alvis Chen, product manger of Moxa Inc. "With its attractive Gigabit-speed performance, reliable WAN backup, and strong firewall and VPN security features, the EDR-G903 industrial secure router is excellent for providing secure access to ensure the safe operation of industrial systems."

Overall features of the EDR-G903 Firewall/VPN/Router device include:  

• High performance Gigabit copper and fiber combo port
• Supports 1 WAN, 1 LAN, and 1 user-configurable WAN or DMZ interface
• Redundant WAN backup for critical industrial applications
• Firewall with Quick Automation Profile for common Fieldbus protocols
• Network Address Translation (N-to-1, 1-to-1, and port forwarding)
• Intelligent PolicyCheck and SettingCheck functionality 
• -40 to 75°C operating temperature (T models)
• The VPN feature will be available in Q4 2010 and can be added to your router via a simple firmware upgrade 

Moxa has also expanded the ioLogik E1200 family with the addition of four new analog modules that feature a variety of analog I/O combinations to fit specific application requirements. The ioLogik E1200 has a unique design with two embedded switch ports which can form a daisy-chain topology that connects each ioLogik in a series to the next. Compared to traditional Ethernet star networks, a daisy-chain topology reduces implementation costs from wires, switches, and labor. This makes it ideal for distributed data acquisition systems.

ioLogik E1200 products also support Moxa's Active OPC Server for seamless connections with SCADA systems. Active OPC server can provide instant I/O status reports with "active tags." This event-driven active tags produce I/O response times that are seven times faster than other OPC server packages, and also reduce network traffic by up to 80%.

Features:

• Built-in 2-port Ethernet switch for daisy-chain topology
• Reduces wiring costs and effort
• Multiple models with flexible of digital input/output/relay, analog input/output, and temperature range configuration
• Free support for Moxa's push-based Active OPC Server Lite
• User-defined Modbus/TCP addressing
  

Redundancy is critical to maritime automation applications. This is why Moxa's managed Ethernet switches offer reliable network redundancy and Gigabit performance to provide user with a dependable Gigabit redundant networking infrastructure that delivers fast, non-stop data/video/voice on-ship transmissions. All of these rugged functions and features, including high MTBF, fanless design, solid 5-year warranty, and wide operating temperatures (-40 to 75°C), make Moxa's marine certified industrial Ethernet switch solutions the ideal solution for demanding shipboard and offshore applications.

DNV/GL/ABS/LR/NK-certified industrial Ethernet switches from Moxa:

• DIN-Rail managed Ethernet switches: EDS-828, EDS-728, EDS-408A 3 Fiber
• DIN-Rail unmanaged Ethernet switches: EDS-208A
  
• Full Gigabit Ethernet switches: EDS-G509, EDS-G308, EDS-G205
• M12 Ethernet switches: TN-5305
• PoE switches: EDS-P510, EDS-P308
  

Taipei, Taiwan, Apr 20, 2010—Moxa is pleased to release the CSM-200 series of slide-in Ethernet-to-fiber modules for the NRack System™. The modules provide media conversion from 10/100BaseT(X) to 100BaseFX (SC or ST connector) for fiber optic transmission up to 40 km. For secure remote failure detection of connected devices, the CSM-200 series supports the TS-1000 protocol. Users can switch between store-and-forward mode for high performance throughput and cut-through mode for real-time response with a simple DIP switch. The CSM-200 series also features hot swapping, so modules can be installed or removed without interrupting the entire system.

CSM-200 modules are used with Moxa's NRack System™, which consists of 3 major components: a 19-slot rackmount chassis, slide-in modules for Ethernet-to-fiber and serial-to-fiber expansion, and power supply modules. The NRack System™ accommodates up to 19 slide-in modules within its rack mountable chassis and comes with an AC/DC power input for greater flexibility. Designed for simple wiring in high density applications, Moxa's chassis-type NRack System™ media converters are ideal for centralized management applications that require multiple several converters to be deployed in a confined space.

The CSM-200 series supports Moxa's Turbo Ring and can work perfectly with EDS series switches for applications in harsh environments that require a rugged solution with high density media conversion. This makes the NRack System™ with CSM-200 Ethernet-to-fiber modules the optimal choice for centralized network systems such as road-way and factory automation.

For more details about the new CSM-200 series of Ethernet-to-fiber slide-in modules, visit http://www.moxa.com/product/CSM-200.htm

Visit http://www.moxa.com/Event/Tech/2009/Serial_to_Fiber_Converter/index.htm for Moxa's complete serial-to-fiber solutions or watch a presentation of Moxa's portfolio of converters at http://www.moxa.com/Event/Tech/2009/Serial_to_Fiber_Converter/Flash.html

Using either the live-view topology map realized by LLDP protocol or historical event database, MXview users can check network status and health. A simple, user-friendly browser-based UI quickly identifies failure points for rapid real-time monitoring and troubleshooting. MXview supports alert notifications using SMS and email messages with SNMP inform, centralized configuration and firmware management, and OPC technology to ensure efficient event handling, simple device maintenance, and easy integration with the SCADA/HMI system. This rich feature set makes MXview a perfect network management solution for monitoring and troubleshooting Ethernet networks instantly and easily, and give system administrators total control over the status of an entire industrial network.

Overall Feature

• Automatic network device discovery and visualization
• Monitor up to 500 network devices with real-time event notification
• Centralized management of configurations and firmware for Moxa devices
• Comprehensive event logs and historical traffic statistics simplifies troubleshooting
• SCADA/HMI integration through OPC
• Network management through the web browser

Supported Devices

• Moxa's products: EDS-400A, EDS-500A, EDS-G509, EDS-P510, EDS-608, EDS-728, EDS-828, IKS-6726, PT-7710, PT-7728, PT-7828, TN-5508, TN-5516, AWK-3000, AWK-4000, AWK-5000
• All SNMP-enabled devices 

Visit the following helpful links to begin seeing a live view of your network with MXview! 

Helpful Links

• MXview product information: www.moxa.com/product/MXview.htm
• Download free trial with a fully functional version of MXview that supports 20 nodes.

Efacec's key selection criteria included reliable non-stop operations, strong EMI immunity, media fast redundancy, power redundancy, and a wide operating temperature range. Moxa's PowerTrans products feature TurboRing™ redundancy technology with 20 ms recovery time for up to 250-switch systems, and are IEC 61850-3 and IEEE1613 certified by KEMA, a respected independent laboratory for consulting, one-stop testing, and certification services in energy and utility markets.

Efacec deployed the PT-7728 Ethernet switches in the transmission substation automation system to connect with protection relays and other intelligent electronic devices (IED) to form a ring topology that is highly self-healing in the event of a network failure. Additionally, several PT-7728 Ethernet switches connect to the local SCADA monitoring server and redundant substation central units, so system operators can efficiently monitor operations at field sites.  PT-7728 switches come with four Gigabit ports to power high bandwidth networks and provide the capacity necessary for a redundant ring uplink backbone, with a spare port available for uplink to the core switches. The modular rackmount design with rear cabling simplifies installation and maintenance.

Visit http://www.moxa.com/Zones/Industrial_Ethernet/PA/index.htm to learn more about Moxa products and solutions in power transmission and distribution markets, or download the substation automation brochure from http://www.moxa.com/support/request_catalog_detail.aspx?r_id=1556.

This 32-page brochure illustrates how Moxa's vast portfolio of industrial-grade computers with Rcore Ready-to-Run software is used in industrial applications, such as renewable energy, railway, marine, and power. Moxa's complete hardware and software integrated solutions offer exceptional value and performance.

The Industrial Computing Brochure is available as an online eBook at http://www.moxa.com/Event/Sys/2009/computing_city/e-Book/e-book.htm.

To download the 2010 Industrial Computing brochure, please fill out the request form.

The V2401/2402 Series embedded computers are based on the Intel Atom N270 x86 processor, and feature 4 RS-232/422/485 serial ports, 8 RS-232 serial ports, dual Gigabit LAN ports, 6 USB 2.0 hosts, and a CompactFlash socket. The V2401 computer provides VGA, DVI-I, and LVDS outputs, and the V2402 computer provides both VGA and DVI-I outputs, making them particularly well-suited for industrial applications such as Automatic Fare Collection.

Multiple Connection Options
The V2401 and V2402 come with 4 RS-232/422/485 serial ports, and the V2401 has an additional 8 RS-232 ports, making them ideal for connecting a wide range of serial devices, and the dual 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet ports offer a reliable solution for network redundancy, promising continuous operation for data communication and management. As an added convenience, the V2401/2402 computers have 4 DIs, and 4 DOs for connecting digital input/output devices. In addition, the CompactFlash and USB sockets provide the V2400 computers with the reliability needed for industrial applications that require data buffering and storage expansion.

Key Features:
High Performance
‧Intel Atom N270 1.6 GHz processor, 400/533 MHz
‧DDR2 SODIMM socket, supporting DDR2 533 up to 2 GB (max.)
‧Built-in industrial high-speed CompactFlash to store OS
‧9-36 VDC power input

Dual Displays
‧Dual independent displays (VGA, DVI, LVDS selectable) for field site monitoring (V2401: DVI-I / VGA / LVDS; V2402: DVI-I / VGA)
‧18-bit single channel for LVDS connection with multiple resolution selection

Multiple Interfaces
‧2 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet ports for network redundancy
‧4 RS-232/422/485 serial ports, supporting non-standard baudrates
‧8 RS-232 serial ports
‧6 USB 2.0 ports for high speed peripherals
‧4 digital input channels and 4 digital output channels for remote triggering

Low Power Consumption
‧Low power consumption for cost-effective industrial applications

Rugged and Compact Form Factor
‧Highly efficient heat conduction with a unique fanless construction
‧Super compact form factor right for AFC field site installation
‧5 G anti-vibration and 50 G anti-shock certification for reliable operation on moving objects
‧Solid 3-year warranty

Flexible Installation
‧1 DOM slot, 1 CompactFlash socket, 1 Serial ATA-150 connectors for storage expansion
‧Ready-to-run Embedded Linux, Windows CE 6.0, or Windows Embedded Standard 2009 platform
‧Flexible DIN-Rail or wall or VESA mounting

See the V2401 and V2402 in action and request pricing information at http://www.moxa.com/Event/Sys/2010/V2401_V2402/Index.htm

  Rcore Ready-to-Run Embedded Software Platform
All of Moxa's embedded computers come with the operating system pre-installed. In addition, BIOS, middleware, sample code, and tools are provided to give programmers a user-friendly environment for application development, essentially minimizing the effort for system integration.

Fast and Reliable IP Video Performance
The VPort 451 integrates dual codec engines to generate three MPEG4/MJPEG video streams simultaneously with an extra low latency of under 200 ms to ensure real-time video performance over IP networks. The PTZ control capability can operate cameras to track video directly. Two built-in 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports can support multiple device cascading, or alternatively be used to deploy a backup path when the primary path is disconnected. The VPort 451 provides superior video quality and reliable network transmission, making it excellent for use  with widely distributed surveillance systems over Ethernet and IP networks.

Hardened Design for Mission-critical Applications
The VPort 451 comes with an SD card socket (SDHC, V2.0) to provide up to 32 GB of storage for local video recording. The video encoder comes with a wide range of rugged industrial features, including a wide -40 to 75°C operating temperature, IP30 form factor to protect against dust and rain, industrial certifications (UL508, C1D2, ATEX), and regular EMI/EMS standards.

Ready for Modbus Communication
The VPort 451 supports the Modbus/TCP protocol to bridge proprietary SCADA/HMI automation communication and open IP networks. When used with Moxa's SoftNVR-IA application and VPort Gadget (a simple tool bundled free with VPort SDK), the VPort 451 not only provides enhanced video performance for general IP surveillance applications, but also provides OPC and ActiveX control communication capability, making the VPort 451 easy to integrate with most SCADA and automation systems, and perfect for industrial facility surveillance.

Key Features

• MPEG4 and MJPEG supported
• Three simultaneous video streams 
• Latency under 200 ms
• SD slot for local storage 
• -40 to 75°C operating temperature

Merging video and automation services

Through OPC communications, SoftNVR-IA can directly activate video recordings and alarm notifications triggered by the automation system, and simultaneously provide automation administrators with surveillance system status reports. SoftNVR-IA simplifies the integration of IP surveillance with automation systems and enhances automation security by merging video data with automation.

Flexible live video monitoring
The SoftNVR-IA includes all essential video functions. It supports MPEG4, MPEG4 and H.264 video streams with up to 32 channels of live display, and users have the flexibility of switching to dual monitor and full screen display modes for video monitoring. In a typical SCADA application, SoftNVR-IA can cooperate with VPort products to operate pan-tilt-zoom cameras and capture target images precisely from field sites, and present a better picture of potential risks before sending any staff to the field site.

Improved productivity

The SoftNVR-IA can be triggered manually, by event trigger, or on a schedule to record video or perform other network video functions. This network video software supports pre-event video recording for up to 30 seconds, and supports the FIFO recycle function for long-term video recording. Those video records can be used for further analysis, troubleshooting and problem prevention, and can be filed to improve facility security and productivity.

Intelligent alarm handling

SoftNVR-IA alarm management allows a variety of responses to triggered alarms, such as, popup display, go preset, and sound. It is also capable of sending alarm notification emails to multiple addresses. Video surveillance is part of the future of industrial automation, and SoftNVR-IA gives system integrators a way to integrate video surveillance applications with their SCADA systems that is easier and far more efficient than ever before.

Key Features

• Up to 32 channels in a single system
• Create an OPC server for easy communication with automation systems
• Live view with H.264, MPEG4, and MJPEG, from VPort products
• Dual monitor display capability
• Video recording with manual control, event-trigger, and schedule settings
• Playback system with search by event and time
• Supports English, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese

Taipei, Taiwan, March 17 , 2010—Moxa is pleased to announce the release of the IMC-P101 series of UL508-certified industrial PoE media converters. The IMC-P101 series not only offers a long distance Ethernet-to-Fiber communications solution, but adds Power over Ethernet functionality to reduce cabling costs and setup times.

The IMC-P101 series provides IEEE 802.3af PoE Ethernet-to-fiber media conversion from 10/100BaseT(X) to 100BaseFX(SC/ST) in a -40 to 75°C operating temperature range designed for harsh environments. These converters pull double duty as power source equipment (PSE), and when used in this way provide up to 15.4 watts of power to IEEE 802.3af compliant powered devices (PDs) over unshielded twisted pair cables. These features both eliminate the need for additional wiring and offer maximum installation flexibility.

Most media converters support link fault pass-through functionality to ensure reliable Ethernet communications and minimize the potential losses of link failure. Moreover, Moxa's IMC-P101 series features a Power Remote Reset (PRR) function that prevents downtime and data loss by enabling a continuous flow of power to connected devices even when link failure or there are power issues at a higher level of the network.

The IMC-P101 converters support IEEE 802.3/802.3u/802.3x with 10/100M, full/half-duplex, and MDI/ MDI-X auto-sensing, providing a complete and versatile solution for your industrial Ethernet network.

Moxa's IKS series industrial rackmount Ethernet switch family are rugged switches ideal for critical industrial networks, such as intelligent transportation system, railway, oil and gas, marine, wind farm, and solar energy applications. They support enhanced network redundancy (recovery time < 20 ms), wide temperature range, redundant power, and meet various industrially recognized standards (DNV/GL, EN50121-4, NEMA TS2, UL 60950, etc.) to guarantee high network availability and environmental adaptability for harsh environments. The IKS series rackmount Ethernet switches are intended for creating large-scale networks where high port density and integrated connections at control centers are required.

Promise High Network Availability to Your Entire Network!
Redundancy is a key factor in keeping industrial networks up and running. Moxa's IKS series rackmount Ethernet switches feature Turbo Ring and Turbo Chain redundant technologies that keep the recovery time of the overall network below 20 ms. By linking with Moxa's EDS DIN-Rail industrial Ethernet switches, user can now build the highly fault tolerant redundant infrastructures from the field network to control network and ensure maximum network communication uptime.

Overall Feature

• 2 combo Gigabit RJ45/SFP ports (IKS-6526-2GTXSFP series)
• Up to 8 fiber connections (IKS-6526-8SFP series)
• Support Turbo Ring™, Turbo Chain™, and STP/RSTP for Ethernet redundancy which together with Moxa's EDS switches form complete and robust redundant networks
• IEEE 1588 PTP, Modbus/TCP, LLDP, SNMP Inform, QoS, IGMP snooping, VLAN, IEEE 802.1X, HTTPS, SNMPv3, and SSH supported
• Isolated redundant power inputs with 110/220 VAC power supply and standardized power inlets
• Fanless design and -40 to 75˚C operating temperature range
• Meets industry certifications for transportation, process automation, and maritime applications (NEMA TS2, EN50121-4, UL60950, Class I, Div. 2, ATEX Zone 2, DNV/GL, etc.)

Moxa's PowerTrans series supports Turbo Ring™, which guarantees fast network fault recovery (less than 20 milliseconds) and standard STP or RSTP redundant protocols. Maximum uptime is enhanced by the use of dual redundant power supplies (24/48 VDC or 110/220 VDC/VAC).

IEEE 1588 PTP Enables Time Synchronization
Moxa PowerTrans series are capable of running IEEE1588 Precision Time Protocol, makes it possible to synchronize network switches across large-scale distributed power grids to provide smooth power transmission and maintain power supply integrity across various systems. 

Taipei, Taiwan, Mar 01, 2010—Moxa is pleased to introduce the PTC-101, a new series of IEC 61850-3 and EN50155 compliant Ethernet-to-fiber media converters. The PTC-101 converts from 10/100BaseTX to 100BaseFX(SC/ST/LC). Designed for industrial reliability, the PTC-101 series meets critical EMC, shock, vibration, and environmental requirements in compliance with IEC 61850-3 and EN50155 standards, which are essential requirements for electronic equipment operating in demanding power and transportation applications such as substation and rolling stock deployments.

Tailored for ease of use, the PTC-101 series integrates highly reliable power supplies that eliminate the need for an external power transformer. For additional convenience, a hassle-saving power adaptor with selectable high and low voltage for HV and LV models is included. For heightened security, the PTC-101 LV series features redundant power inputs and power failure alarms by relay output to ensure continuous operations through power interruptions.

The PTC-101 series of double-certified IEC 61850-3 and EN50155 converters set new standards in cost-effectiveness, reliability, and versatility with wide temperature models that operate comfortably between -40 to 85°C, creating a most rugged solution for industrial Ethernet applications in power and transportation.

Learn more about the superior PTC-101 series of Ethernet-to-fiber media converters at http://www.moxa.com/product/PTC-101.htm.

Taipei, Taiwan, March 1, 2010—Moxa is proud to release the V2101 Series, a world class rugged Atom embedded computer. With a palm size design, the V2101 Series features dual displays, lower power consumption and supports -40 to 85℃ operating temperature range.

The V2101 Series is based on the Intel Atom Z510PT x86 processor, and features 2 serial ports, dual Gigabit LAN ports, 4 USB 2.0 hosts, and SD socket. The V2100 Series offers both VGA and LVDS outputs, making it particularly well-suited for industrial digital signage applications. You can aslo visit V2101 microsite at http://www.moxa.com/event/sys/2010/v2101/ for further information.

Versatile Interfaces
The V2101 computers’ 2 serial ports make them ideal for connecting a wide range of serial devices, and the dual 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet ports offer a reliable solution for network redundancy, promising continuous operation for data communication and management. As an added convenience, the V2101 computers have 3 DIs and 3 DOs for connecting digital input/output devices. In addition, the SD and USB sockets provide the V2101 computers with the reliability needed for industrial applications that require data buffering and storage expansion.

Dual Displays (VGA+LVDS)
The V2101 Series supports dual independent displays (VGA+LVDS) for field site monitoring. Compared to the current solution for LVDS resolution selection, Moxa's V2101 computers allow users to choose more panel resolutions by using individual data bit (18-bit or 24-bit) and channel selections (single channel or dual channel) separately. This is particularly convenient as users can reduce the effort and cost for the application implementation at the field site that requires different panel resolutions. The current solution only provides 16 options, while Moxa's V2101 computers can offer more than 64 resolution options. Meanwhile, the hot key design helps users to re-select the correct panel resolution when they have chosen the wrong one.

Small form factor with Rugged Design
The V2101 Series is designed in a small form factor with high performance processor and easy field site implementation. The V2101 Series supports a wide operating temperature range of -40 to 85℃ for harsh industrial environments and highly efficient heat conduction with fanless design. And with 2G anti-vibrations and 20G anti-shock certification, the V2101 Series becomes more reliable when operating on moving objects.

Pre-installed Operating System
The V2101 Series runs pre-installed Linux, WinCE 6.0, or Windows Embedded Standard 2009, providing a friendly environment for developing sophisticated application software. Moxa provides powerful software to alleviate a programmer’s workload and makes it easier to develop bug-free code, saving valuable time and development costs.

Rcore Ready-to-Run Embedded Software Platform
All of Moxa's embedded computers come with the operating system pre-installed. In addition, BIOS, middleware, sample code, and tools are provided to give programmers a user-friendly environment for application development, essentially minimizing the effort for system integration.

In addition to interoperability with new and legacy crane control systems, AWK series products are designed with multiple redundancy features, including wireless, Ethernet, and power redundancy, which enable highly available networks. Production safety is ensured through QoS over WLAN to prioritize time-sensitive traffic, up to 25 Mbps data throughput, and real time access for emergency control. Heavy industrial facilities are highly mobile environments with harsh RF interference, so Moxa’s innovative roaming technology offers seamless handovers and mobility between APs and interference-proof features to minimize signal errors or loss. Metal housing, level 3 EMS, and the versatility of two bands, 2.4 and 5 GHz, round out the resilient package.

Most cranes operate in challenging environments exposed to dirt, humidity, vibration, and extreme temperatures. Moxa’s WLAN products are IP68 rated and verified to operate over a large temperature range to overcome environmental challenges.
To see how Moxa’s AWK products can improve the reliability, productivity, and efficiency of heavy industry or crane applications, visit http://www.moxa.com/Event/IW/2010/crane/index.htm

The flagship, TN-5518, is a 16+2G-port M12 IP40/IP67 managed Ethernet switch with IP40/IP67 certified metal housing. It comes with isolated redundant power inputs with universal 12VDC/24VDC/36VDC/48VDC, 72VDC/96VDC/110VDC, or 110VDC/VAC / 220VDC/VAC power supply range and two-port flexibility of Gigabit/Fast Ethernet copper/fiber ports. The switch is EN 50155/50121-3-2/50121-4, NEMA TS2, and e1 compliant, and is available with -40°C to 75°C operating temperature range (T models). This makes TN-5518 the optimal solution for rolling stock and traffic control applications.

Three other Moxa products were also chosen as runners up. Moxa's ioLogik E1200 Series Ethernet I/O was named runner up in the "Network Hardware" category. ioLogik W5340 wireless RTU was named runner up in the "Wireless Controller" category and AWK-5222 RF Access Point was named runner up in the "Wireless Products, General" category.
 

Control Engineering is a well-known international magazine that offers the latest trends and technologies. This annual awards competition is widely recognized as the premier honor for new products in the industrial control and automation markets.
 

"With more than 600 votes cast in the Engineers' Choice Awards this year, all entries across the 29 product categories were exposed to an array of voting engineers' scrutiny. As a result, Moxa's win of the Ethernet Hardware category award with its ToughNet TN-5518 Series managed Ethernet switch indicates a high level of end-user respect for their product. We congratulate Moxa for its success in bringing to market a product of such high interest and value to the automation & controls engineering community,"said David Greenfield, Editorial Director of Control Engineering.
 

To view the complete list of winners, visit http://www.controleng.com/article/273265-Control_Engineering_Engineers_Choice_Awards.php

Time Zone	Website Offline
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USA Mountain	Thr, Feb 04, 2010 07:00 AM to 13:00 PM
USA Western	Thr, Feb 04, 2010 06:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Germany	Thr, Feb 04, 2010 15:00 PM to 21:00 PM
Taipei	Thr, Feb 04, 2010 22:00 PM  to Fri, Feb 05, 2010 04:00 AM

Moxa apologizes for any inconvenience. Questions, concerns, and comments may be directed to info@moxa.com.

Brea, Calif. – January 18, 2010 – Moxa Americas, Inc. has joined the SunSpec Alliance™ as a sponsor member. SunSpec is a consortium of companies focused on defining open data standards for the renewable energy and photovoltaic (PV) industries. We are pleased to announce that Jeff Disbrow, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Moxa, will serve on the SunSpec Alliance board of directors.

"Joining the SunSpec Alliance will help increase our knowledge of solar technologies and the direction of the solar energy market, particularly in North America. Since we have already had initial success in some areas of the solar market, joining SunSpec will bring us more opportunity and give us greater visibility across a wider range of potential solar customers," said Jeff Disbrow, "We are excited to be involved at the foundational stage of the Alliance."

Charles Chen, Embedded Computing Business Development Manager and Eddie Lee, Sr. Manager – Marketing, will also play important roles as key marketing and technical interfaces with SunSpec.

"Moxa's corporate commitment to the SunSpec Alliance reinforces the importance of our mission to accelerate growth of the renewable energy industry through standardization." said Tom Tansy, SunSpec Alliance chairman.

Moxa Americas joins SunSpec sponsor members Campbell Scientific, Energy Recommerce, Fat Spaniel Technologies, Fronius, NautilusSolar, PV Powered, Satcon, SMA, SolarEdge, Solar PowerPartners and Veris Industries on the board of directors.

The highlight of the presentation will be the unveiling of Moxa's new Marine Panel PCs. Business Development Manager Hermann Berg will introduce this exciting new technology in a speech at the Electronic Display Conference on Thursday, March 4th, at 1.30 p.m.

Another highlight is Moxa's new rackmount communication computer, the DA-710. The DA-710 is based on the Intel x86 processor, supports VGA, and provides 4 Ethernet, 2 RS-232 serial, CompactFlash, and USB ports. Its standard 19-inch, 4U high form factor makes it an ideal platform for industrial applications in substation automation.

 
New products Moxa will present at Embedded World include: 
‧Wall-mount embedded computers: x86-based V460/480 Series, V2100/2400 Series, and RISC-based UC-8400 Series
‧Rackmount embedded computers: DA-710, DA-681
‧DIN-Rail embedded computers: IA260 Series 
‧ RISC-based wireless embedded computer: W406
‧Embedded modules EM-2260 Series
‧Marine Panel PC

Taipei, Taiwan, January 28, 2010—Moxa announces the release of the VPort 15-M12, a compact sized, fixed dome network camera designed for mission-critical video surveillance in harsh environments. This IP camera meets strict EMC, shock, vibration, and environmental requirements in compliance with EN50155 standards, which is essential for electronic equipment used in rolling stock applications. The VPort 15-M12 features a 1.3 megapixel sensor, dual video streams, an M12 connector, PoE (Power-over-Ethernet support), and an extended working temperature range. The VPort 15 camera delivers reliable mobile video surveillance that is tailored for high speed rolling stock.

Megapixel Resolution

The VPort has a 1/3.8-inch Sony progressive CMOS image sensor to offer a 1.3 megapixel resolution, which is 4 times the resolution of standard VGA with 640 x 480 pixels. This 1.3 Megapixel camera is able to take digital videos at 1280 x 960 pixels for conspicuous image details that are of high importance for high-security locations such as train stations, airports, banks, and casinos.

Dual Video Stream

The VPort 15 caters to various video surveillance requirements such as storage and remote client access, and can support MJPEG and MPEG-4 compression formats simultaneously. For different frame rates and resolution settings, customers can either select MJPEG format for a live-stream or select JPEG-4 for a recording stream to facilitate video transmission and storage through the network backbone to the control center.

M12 Reliable Ethernet Access

The built-in M12 connector provides a secure Ethernet connection against vibration and shock. Together with 802.3af PoE (Power over Ethernet), the VPort 15-M12 eliminates the need to set up power cables and outlets, and by doing so reduces the risks of power failures or Internet disconnections.

Extended Surveillance Solution

Compliant with EN50155 standards, the VPort15-M12 ensures highly reliable video captures, image processing, and video transmissions in tough vehicular conditions. The VPort 15-M12 is IP66-rated for protection against rain and dust, and the vandal proof IP camera also supports a wide operating temperature range of -25 to 55°C.

The VPort 15-M12 together with Moxa's full spectrum of Ethernet switches, video servers, and NVR application software delivers complete video surveillance solutions that are robust and reliable—perfect for rolling stock video surveillance and other mission-critical video surveillance in harsh environments.

Key features

•  Meets EN50155 criteria for rolling stock applications
•  Supports MPEG4 and MJPEG dual video streams simultaneously
•  Supports Power-over-Ethernet for less cabling and easy installation
•  Sturdy M12 Ethernet connectors for high vibration environments
•  -25 to 55°C operating temperature range
•  Free VPort SDK PLUS development kit

To advance and extend existing CCTV systems to IP video for a system that is more flexible and scalable, simply add Moxa's VPort 461. Using the VPort 461, there is no need replace any of the original equipment or invest in new equipment.

H.264 Video Performance
The VPort 461 provides up to three full D1 video streams in H.264 and MJPEG format simultaneously and with a low latency of less than 200 ms. The H.264 standard provides the best video quality while using significantly less storage and bandwidth compared with other video compression standards. Thanks to the H.264's encoding technology, the VPort 461 provides fast, high-quality video transmissions; remote users can easily access real-time videos and play back analyses or recorded videos through their web browsers—anytime, anywhere.

Industrial Mission-critical Ruggedness
The VPort 461 H.264 video encoder is specifically designed for mission-critical industrial applications. The VPort 461 comes with a spectrum of rugged features such as a wide temperature range of -40 to 75°C, IP30-rated metal housing, and many industry standard certifications.

Network Communications
The VPort 461 is fully compatible with Moxa's SoftNVR-IA and VPort Gadget software tool, and not only enhances video performance and network reliability for general IP surveillance, but also for Modbus and OPC protocol communications. As a result, the VPort 461 is easily integrated into SCADA systems and is a perfect choice for industrial IP surveillance systems.

Two Ethernet Ports for Cascading or Port Redundancy
The VPort 461 has two built-in 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports for cascading multiple VPort 461 units. The cascade feature saves money since you will use fewer switch ports, less cabling, and exert less effort when constructing the system. Alternatively, you can use the two Ethernet ports for network redundancy by creating a backup path, which will automatically forward data in the event the primary path breaks.

Local Video Storage for Event Recording
To ensure zero data loss, the VPort 461 has an SD card socket (SDHC, V2.0) that currently supports a maximum storage capacity of 32 GB. If the network goes down, untransmitted video streams are stored locally on the SD card.

Easy Control of PTZ Cameras
The VPort 461 uses Moxa's Real COM technology to implement transparent communication for RS-232/422/485 PTZ control. Moxa's transparent PTZ control function eliminates the need for a built-in PTZ control driver to allow existing legacy PTZ control panels or keyboards to control the PTZ cameras.

Overall Feature

• 3 simultaneous video streams (2 H.264, 1 MJPEG)
• 75 FPS in full D1 resolution for all 3 video streams
• Video latency is under 200 ms
• 2 Ethernet ports for cascade or Ethernet port redundancy
• SD card slot for local storage
• -40 to 75°C operating temperature
• VPort SDK PLUS supported
• IP30-rated metal housing
• SoftNVR-IA network video software supported
• Designed for mission-critical industrial environments
• Meets NEMA TS2, Section 2 requirements
• UL508 (Pending) and Class I, Div. 2 (Pending) certified for hazardous locations

Taipei, Taiwan, Jan 26, 2010—Moxa is pleased to release the ICF-1170I series, a new line of CAN-to-fiber converters that secure data transmission by using fiber optic transmission to provide complete isolation and protection against EMI. The unique "Fiber Test Mode" feature of ICF-1170I is a time-saving way to test transmissions status that simply activates a DIP switch and then displays signal status with LEDs.

To maintain continuous operations even during power interruptions, the ICF-1170I features a built-in redundant power input and relay function. When the primary power input fails, the unit quickly activates the redundant power input and sends an immediate alarm signal to the control center.

The ICF-1170I series features fast baudrate transmissions of up to 1 Mbps, rugged metal housing, UL 508 industrial safety certifications, and wide temperature modes that operate between -40 to 85°C, creating a most rugged solution for industrial applications such as factory and building automation.

Features

> Transmits up to 2 km over optical fiber
> Converts CAN signals to fiber and fiber to CAN signals
> DIP switch for 120 Ω terminal resistance
> LEDs for Fiber TX, Fiber RX, Power 1, Power 2
> Fully compatible with the ISO 11898 standard

Visit the product page for more details on this CAN-to-fiber converter:
http://www.moxa.com/product/ICF-1170I.htm

For other CANbus solutions, visit:
http://www.moxa.com/product/field_bus_boards.htm

Rcore Ready-to-Run Embedded Software Platform
All of Moxa's embedded computers come with the operating system pre-installed. In addition, BIOS, middleware, sample code, and tools are provided to give programmers a user-friendly environment for application development, essentially minimizing the effort for system integration.

Windows 7's improved touch interface support is well-suited for many applications that employ touchscreens, such as those in the kiosk, medical, field service, transportation, and military fields. Moxa's wide range of serial connectivity products allow system builders to combine legacy serial devices with a cutting edge OS and the latest innovations in human-machine interfaces. The stable construction and rugged metal design of Moxa's products ensure reliable operations in challenging environments.

Moxa's one-chip ASIC solution complements the enhanced reliability and efficiency of Windows 7 to deliver high performance in industrial automation. The one-chip design assures the integrity of mass data transmission with an on-chip XON/XOFF flow control and large burst mode buffer to protect industrial communications. Additional driver support for platforms ranging from embedded operating systems such as WinCE and QNX, to desktop solutions such as Windows and Linux, to server applications such as SCO OpenServer, SCO UnixWare, and Solaris, ensure that Moxa's products are available for use in varied environments.

To learn more about Moxa's products that support Windows 7, please visit the Moxa website:

http://www.moxa.com/product/multiport_serial_board.htm

The AWK-6222 is IEEE 802.11 a/b/g-compliant, and can be configured as an access point, bridge, or client. And with the support of Moxa’s proprietary wireless redundancy technology, the dual independent RF modules can be set up as independent wireless connections by using different frequencies (2.4 or 5 GHz dual-band operation) to avoid interruptions by radio interference and consequently provide outstanding wireless reliability. Thanks to the dual Ethernet ports that support RSTP and Moxa’s Turbo Ring™, the AWK-6222 is a highly flexible and reliable solution for the entire network. Moreover, the AWK-6222 is IEEE 802.3af PoE compliant, which enables simple and stress-free power distribution for hard-to-wire, outdoor, and remote areas. WEP, WPA/WPA2, and IEEE 802.1X authentication provide enhanced wireless network security.

The AWK-6222 is IP68 certified and comes equipped with M12 connectors to prevent damage caused by rain, humidity, dust, and vibration. This rugged unit provides long-distance transmissions over 10 kilometers, and possesses E/e mark certification for motor vehicles, plus meets and exceeds EN50155/EN50121-3-2/50121-4 standards for railway and rolling stock. For enhanced flexibility, the AWK-6222’s detachable antenna design gives users the freedom of choosing a suitable function-specific antenna to achieve the best coverage.

Make use of Moxa’s free web-based WLAN calculator to quickly and easily decide on the perfect antenna for your application. Moxa has a variety of directional and omni-directional antennas to extend your transmissions to new lengths.

Key Features:
• Two independent RF modules for redundancy and flexibility
• Turbo roaming for seamless handover at under 100 ms
• Long-distance wireless transmission over 10 km
• Outdoor IP68-rated housing and -40 to 75°C operating temperature
• EN50155 and e/E-mark certification
• RSTP for dual Ethernet redundancy
• Dual redundant power inputs and PoE
• Advanced security with WEP/WPA/WPA2/802.11X

Industrial Ethernet Switches — Building Gigabit Ethernet Train Backbones
Moxa's ToughNet series offers an extensive selection of products for creating an Ethernet train backbone. Over 100 EN50155 switch models are offered to allow railway network builders the flexibility of choosing a precise solution. The TN series provides a variety of features tailored for rolling stock. For example Gigabit Ethernet provides the real-time video or voice communications bandwidth required for passenger entertainment and security related applications. Power-over-Ethernet is supported, which simplifies the complex process of train-wide cabling. In addition, excellent redundancy features produce a high level of reliability. Moxa Turbo Ring™ technology has a fast recovery time of less than 20 ms to ensure non-stop operations in a ring topology, and the bypass relay function guarantees data transmission in a linear topology. The wide power input range also makes the series suitable for worldwide applications.

Industrial Wireless AP/Bridge/Client — Fast Wireless Roaming for High Availability
Moxa's EN50155 certified AWK series supports Turbo Roaming™ with a fast handover time of less than 100 ms. For railway applications, Moxa's Turbo Roaming™ enables seamless wireless connections under the mobile conditions of ground-to-train communications. Additionally, the AWK series comes with wireless security protection, a wide operating temperature, long-distance communications, PoE, and a M12 vibration-proof connection, making the Moxa AWK series an ideal partner for deploying wireless networks in rail traffic applications.

Industrial IP Cameras — Ready to Install on Rolling Stock
Moxa's VPort 15 industrial IP camera conforms to the EN50155 standard, which means the camera meets the reliability requirements demanded by the railway industry. These requirements include the ability to withstand EMC, shock, vibration, temperature fluctuations, humidity, and power supply variations. The VPort 15 has a compact design and surface mounting system to provide for a stable and robust installation, ideal for mounting on the curved surfaces and soft padding of trains. The cameras feature M12 connections and IP66 protection to stand up to the continued vibrations, humidity, and dust found in buses and trains, and the -25 to 55°C wide operating temperature range is designed to handle any temperature fluctuations.

Moxa's EDS-608/611/616/619 series of modular managed Ethernet switches with a rich selection of media modules offer users an extensive and diverse collection to choose from. These high-density modular switches are extremely flexible and provide up to three Gigabit Ethernet ports and up to four modular expansion slots for Fast Ethernet modules with a diverse choice of copper and/or fiber connectors. The entire line features a wide operating temperature range of -40 to 75ºC as well as hot-swappable media modules to ensure reliable operation. Moxa's EDS-600 modular Ethernet switch product line is a cost-effective Ethernet infrastructure solution that maximizes flexibility and simplifies expansions.

Optimized for Multiple Fiber Applications
Choosing fiber connections for transferring mass data over vast distances in wide area network systems such as transportation systems, oil pipeline monitoring systems, and water and wastewater applications is a natural choice. Moxa's EDS-600 series is perfect for multiple-fiber applications as it is able to offer up to 16 fiber Ethernet ports with the additional option of three 1000SFP slots for Gigabit fiber uplinks.

Award-winning Modular Design
Moxa's EDS-600 series received the prestigious Red dot Product Design Award for 2009. The EDS's design and modular concept was highly praised. The EDS-600 switches allow users to select between different media interfaces. In addition, by offering users different 4-port Ethernet modules with different media options to choose from, users can create the optimal switch solution to match their specific needs, or they can choose to save space for future expansions.

Reliable and Secure Communications
The EDS-600 managed Ethernet switches feature versatile software functionality, including Turbo Ring and Turbo Chain redundancy with a fast recovery time under 20 ms, Modbus/TCP for integrating with SCADA/HMI systems, LLDP to enable automatic detection of network topology, IPv6 for next generation networking, and IEEE 1588 PTP to synchronize devices on a network with sub-microsecond precision, just to name a few. The EDS-600 series with its many features guarantees excellent network performance.

Overall Feature

• Compact and space-efficient design
• Up to 19 optical fiber connections in a small sized form factor (EDS-619)
• Modular form factor with rich 4-port copper/fiber combination modules
• Hot swappable media modules ensure minimum downtime and safe maintenance (available soon)
• Turbo Ring, Turbo Chain, and RSTP/STP for network redundancy
• Fully managed functionality with IEEE 1588 PTP, Modbus/TCP, LLDP, DHCP Option 82, SNMP Inform, QoS, IGMP snooping, VLAN, and more
• Integrated security features such as IEEE 802.1X, HTTPS, SSH, SNMPv3, and port security
• IPv6 and IPv4 dual stack transition structure
• -40 to 75ºC operating temperature range 

Moxa apologizes for any inconvenience. Questions, concerns, and comments may be directed to info@moxa.com.

Both the OnCell G3111 and G3151 come with a full TCP/IP architecture, enabling simple transparent cellular connections to legacy devices over TCP/IP networks. The OnCell G3111/G3151 not only provides multiple operation modes, including TCP server, TCP client, and UDP, but also offers the flexibility of three types of GSM/GPRS connection modes: Always ON, Inactivity Timeout, and Remote Host Recovered.

Many cellular ISPs only provide private IPs for their customers, and this IP address can change frequently. This is a substantial system management hurdle as the connection between the host and your device is broken unless the IP address is reconfigured in the cellular IP modem. The OnCell Central Manager software included with the G3111 and G3151 greatly simplifies system management by solving this private IP issue. As long as the control center is connected to the Internet, it can connect to remote metering devices; remote devices configured with a private IP address such as AMR meters can access resources on the Internet, and can be managed or accessed directly on a private network or over the Web.

The OnCell G3111 and G3151 cellular IP modems are compact, and can be used on a desktop or mounted on a DIN-rail. The products come with flexible 12 to 48 VDC power input and 2 KV EFT/surge protection to accommodate whatever field power sources are available. The serial ports of the OnCell G3111/G3151 are protected by 15 KV ESD line protection to keep your system safe from unexpected electrical discharges.

Key Features
‧Universal quad-band GSM/GPRS 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
‧Management Software: Private IP management with OnCell Central Manager
‧Choice of operation modes, including TCP Server, TCP Client, UDP, Real COM, and Reverse Real COM
‧TCP Server/Client, UDP, Real COM, Ethernet Modem, RFC2217, and SMS Tunnel operation
‧Easy configuration by web console, serial console, and Telnet
‧Redundant DC power input
‧Desktop or DIN-Rail installation

"Light version" means that some of the content, including technical support pages, accessories, datasheets, specifications, and comparison tables for over 250 products will link back to Moxa's global website to ensure access to the most accurate information at any time.

The website's main objectives complement Moxa's strategy to expand its presence in Europe. The website should help build awareness of the European organization in the main local markets and increase German customers' awareness of local product promotions, services, and specials.

The website enables Moxa Europe to distribute information to customers and the local media by automation of local inquiries, online information, and downloads, such as press releases and success stories, saving both time and effort. Moreover, local events can be presented and managed through promotions and easy online registration.

The website will also assist with gathering market research by collecting information on customers through analysis of site usage statistics and online surveys.

Moxa's German language website is only one part of a much larger effort. The next step is the launch of the French website, which is scheduled to go live before the end of 2009.

Currently, Moxa Europe has two offices, one in Unterschleissheim near Munich, Germany, and one in Paris, France. The plan is to expand the number of offices in Europe gradually over the next three to five years.

Features and benefits of Moxa TurboPack™ include:  

• Flexible Redundant Networks: Innovative Turbo Chain™ enables the creation of any type of complex redundant connection. 
• Future-proof Networking: IPv6 next generation industrial networking compliance offers extended IP address capability and advanced security to bridge to future networks.
• Seamless Cooperation with Automation: IEEE 1588 PTP protocol for precise synchronization with industrial automation networks and Modbus/TCP for real-time network monitoring from SCADA/HMI systems.
• Easy Network Management: Intelligent networking services include SNMP Inform for reliable event management, LLDP to achieve automated topology visualization, DHCP Option 82 to minimize system downtime by quick IP address allocation, and Firefox support to facilitate configuration via the Internet.
• Reliable Network Security: SSH enhances network security by transferring encrypted data over the Internet. 

"Moxa works continuously towards providing customers with cutting edge software solutions to increase the value and functionality of Moxa managed Ethernet switches. The goal is to reinforce users' network performance and security, simplify maintenance, and to solve network problems, such as inflexible network planning and inefficient network traffic," said Vincent Liu, product line manager of Moxa's industrial Ethernet infrastructure division.  "With the release of TurboPack™, customers can upgrade their current Moxa managed Ethernet switch and experience superb control of their network without delay."

The white paper is available for download from Moxa Support, and covers topics such as:
• A clear definition of the Modbus protocol
• Variants of Modbus RTU, Modbus ASCII, and Modbus TCP
• Example code for your reference

The MODBUS RTU, MODBUS ASCII, and MODBUS TCP sample code can be downloaded from Moxa's APC (Application Partner Community). Moxa's MODBUS sample code can help software developers simplify MODBUS data processing and protocol management, and in this way, help to expedite product development. Moxa's MODBUS sample code can perform data conversions between MODBUS TCP, MODBUS RTU, and MODBUS ASCII. Furthermore, Moxa's MODBUS sample code is distributed in library files that support Linux, WinCE and WinXPe platforms.

What are you waiting for? Visit Moxa's APC to download sample codes or to learn more about Moxa's Application Partner Community.

Embedded computers are used throughout a ship to ensure smooth operations. However, the advantages conferred by a ship's computing infrastructure would be negated if the equipment is not dependable. Moxa products features DNV certification, x86-based high performance CPUs, multiple connection options, network redundancy, and wide operating temperatures, which are key factors in maritime applications, and once deployed they are supported by a dedicated customer service team. Moxa's industrial computers are designed to perform effectively, consistently, and durably while withstanding harsh industrial settings, and are an optimal choice for deployment in maritime shipping.

This site illustrates how embedded computers, marine panel PCs, and Ethernet switches are used on the bridge, in the control room, on the deck, and even on the dock.

The white paper "Creating Embedded Computing Opportunities in Marine Shipping" is also available for free download. This white paper explores the various unique challenges posed when deploying embedded computers in various locations on a seagoing vessel, and identifies how these challenges can be overcome by the rugged and robust products in Moxa's product line.

The flexibility of the DA-682 has been further augmented by the release of two new modules. The two new modules are an 8-port RS-422/485 module (DA-SP38-I-TB) and an 8-port switch module (DA-SW08-RJ), bringing the total number of available modules to seven. Notably, these seven modules are not merely for the DA-682, but can also be used with future DA series models of x86 rackmount embedded computers, making these modules a potential enhancement for both existing and future equipment.

Module features:
• PCI interface
• 8 RS-232/422/485 software-selectable serial modules with isolation protection
• 4 10/100 Mbps LAN modules
• 8 10/100 Mbps unmanaged switch modules
• Universal PCI expansion module
• 8 RS-422/485 serial modules with terminal block connectors
• Fully compatible with Moxa's rackmount embedded computers with peripheral expansion slots

  Rcore Ready-to-Run Embedded Software Platform
All of Moxa's embedded computers come with the operating system pre-installed. In addition, middleware, sample code, and tools are provided to give programmers a user-friendly environment for application development, essentially minimizing the effort for system integration.

The ioLogik W5312 is an extremely cost-effective solution for GPRS remote monitoring applications. In cellular communications, transmission charges are calculated by the size of the transmitted data packets. The ioLogik W5312 comes with many features that optimize the data transmission rate and lower your operating costs. Compared with traditional "polling" structure, Moxa's "push-based" Active OPC Server conserves data transmission volume when communicating with SCADA systems; front-end data logging and report-by-exception functions also minimize unnecessary data transmission. Furthermore, Moxa's patented Click&Go™ offers easy and intuitive "IF-THEN-ELSE" control logic, which shortens deployment time and cost.

Features

．8 DIs, 4 DIOs, and 8 DOs
．All-in-one, compact size design
．Power management for energy efficiency
．Active alarm system via SMS, SNMP Trap, TCP/UDP, and email
．Serial device port
．SD card support for data logging

EIP/DF1 gateways are often used in the automotive industry to facilitate communication between system devices and PLCs. The need to simplify application development led to the introduction of advanced gateways such as the EIP3000, which features multiple EtherNet/IP connections with up to 16 simultaneous requests for rapid communication, and cascading Ethernet ports for an optimized network with less wiring. In addition, to make it easier for users to manage their systems, Moxa MGate Manager™ provides a powerful protocol analyzer to monitor and analyze communication status, which is the easiest way to regularly check communication progress.

MGate EIP3000 series products are certified to guarantee superior reliability in extreme field conditions. Class 1 Division 2 and ATEX certifications mean that the MGate is safe for use in potentially explosive environments, and UL 508 certification means that the MGate meets high safety standards required for industrial control equipment. The EIP3000 supports a -40 to 75°C operating temperature range and has 2 KV isolation protection to ensure absolute, industrial-grade network reliability.

Moxa's CAN interface boards use SJA1000 NXP CAN controller chips and PCA82C251 transceivers to offer bus arbitration and error detection. The boards' two independent CAN communication ports ensure high-speed transmissions of up to 1 Mbps. In addition, all Moxa CAN interface boards have built-in LED lights for each port so that transmit and receive statuses are obvious and troubleshooting is quick and easy. Moxa CAN interface boards support a DLL library and the latest Windows drivers so that engineers can create their own applications with ease.

Visit http://www.moxa.com/product/CAN_Interface_Boards.htm for more details on Moxa's CAN interface boards.

Key Features

> CAN 2.0A and CAN 2.0B supported
> Two independent CAN communication ports
> CAN transfer rate up to 1 Mbps
> 2 KV optical isolation protection
> LED on each port to indicate transmit/receive status
> Optional 120 ohm terminal resistor for CAN bus network
> DLL library and examples provided
> Windows driver provided

This year's Solution Day will emphasize Power Automation. The key focus will be on topics such as smart grids, EMS/AMR solutions, and green power trends, and how to optimize power facilities with intelligent energy management systems. In addition, attendees will have the opportunity to exchange ideas and participate in active discussions on-site with expert engineers. Through this program, Moxa aims to inspire design engineers, system integrators, and third-party developers with innovative product showcases to realize the best networking solutions that are both reliable and economical for vertical markets.

Admission is easy; simply register online for the seminar(s) of your choice. During the seminars, participants will not only have the opportunity to learn about the latest solutions and products on the market, but will also have direct access to advice and guidance from market experts. Moxa's market experts will explore in depth several real-life applications as well as the latest applications being used at key sites around the world.

Moxa Solution Day is the ideal venue for learning and sharing information about the latest applications and products for industrial-grade device networking solutions. The first Moxa Solution Day seminars held in Russia and Australia were a huge success, and a total of twenty Moxa Solution Day seminars are scheduled to be held in 7 countries around the world.

Visit Moxa's Solution Day website at http://www.moxa.com/event/SolutionDay/Event_Calendar.htm to register and to learn more about Solution Day.

Event Information:
Theme: Optimizing EMS/AMR & Substation Automation for the Smart Grids Era

    Date: Oct 6th, 2009
 Time: 9:30am to 17:05pm
 Venue: The Leela Palaces Hotels and Resorts, Bangalore
 Partners: Conzerv/SAP/Protocol

 Date: Oct. 9th, 2009
 Time: 12:00pm to 18:15pm
 Venue: Tunga Hotels, Navi Mumbai
 Partners: BSES/SSM 

Why you need E/e-mark certification
EC directives and ECE regulations require all automobiles, motorcycles, and related components imported by EU member states to be in conformance with a range of safety standards for drivers and the environment. A product that displays the E/e-mark indicates that it complies with all the relevant regulations of a specific nation. This ensures that all automobile and motorcycle products sold by manufacturers and operated by users conform to basic safety and environmental standards. All products covered by regulatory controls must be tested and certified, and display the appropriate mark. Products without an E/e-mark may not be sold or used in these member states.

The W311 is an embedded Linux computer that features 1 software selectable RS-232/422/485 port, and supports the IEEE 802.1a/b/g standards for WLAN connections. In addition, the computer has 1 Ethernet port for wired network communication. The W311’s Linux OS runs on the MOXA ART 32-bit ARM9 processor, and provides a powerful and reliable platform for harsh, industrial environments. You will find these computers ideal for a variety of machine-to-machine applications, including data acquisition, protocol conversion, and remote device control and monitoring.

Try the DA-681 Now!
To celebrate the DA-681-I-DPP-T for being the world's first embedded computer to receive IEC 61850-3 substation certification, we are having a special promotional offer. Simply fill out our project form and with the purchase of a DA-681-I-DPP-T, you are eligible for a Victorinox Swiss army knife—the Climber, which comes with different 14 functions—straightaway! Don't wait, you have until the end of December to participate in this exciting offer.

Taipei, Taiwan, Aug. 26, 2009—Moxa knows that many wireless users are concerned with the stability of wireless communications, which is why Moxa designed the AWK-5222 to be immune to disconnections caused by radio interference. The AWK-5222 is a rugged, IEEE 802.11 a/b/g-compliant, 3-in 1 industrial wireless AP/bridge/Client. The AWK offers a greater variety of wireless connection configurations and solutions to help you create the most robust wireless connection for critical industrial wireless applications.

To offer superior reliability, the AWK-5222 has two independent RF modules for establishing independent wireless connections for rapid failover. The two independent RF modules not only gives you more topology choices to fit different wireless applications, but also provide you with a flexible and highly reliable solution for your industrial wireless networks. In addition, it has a wireless redundancy mode to increase the reliability of your entire wireless network, and its wireless bridge mode optimizes WDS (Wireless Distribution System). The AWK-5222's AP Client mode can be used to provide Internet access in areas where cabling would be too expensive or impractical to install.

The AWK-5222 is also compliant with IEEE 802.3af Power-over-Ethernet (PoE). Power distribution in outdoor and remote areas has never been easier. With 100 ms Turbo Roaming™, which is great for rolling stock applications, and fast BSS (Basic Service Set) transition between access points, data transmission latency is prevented and wireless network roaming is seamless and super fast. On top of it all, the AWK-5222 is equipped with dual Ethernet ports that support RSTP or Turbo Ring™ for added reliability for your entire network.

Key Features:
‧Redundant dual-RF design for rapid failover
‧Industrial wireless AP/bridge/Client with IEEE 802.11a/b/g
‧100 ms Turbo Roaming™ for rapid handover during client roaming
‧RSTP for dual Ethernet redundancy
‧Versatile Operation Modes such as wireless redundancy mode, wireless bridge mode, and AP-Client mode
‧-40 to 75°C operating temperature range (for T models)
‧Dual DC power inputs and PoE for easy deployment
‧Long-distance data transmission—over 10 km
‧Advanced security with WPA/WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access) and 802.11i supported

Using Moxa's free Active OPC Server, the ioLogik can use active (or "push") communication with HMI/SCADA systems to provide instant I/O status reports by "Active Tags." With these event-driven active tags, the I/O response time is 7 times faster than any other OPC Server and the network traffic is reduced by 80%.

To make it easier for users to upgrade their existing systems, the ioLogik E1200 offers excellent flexibility with user-definable Modbus/TCP addressing, and there is no need to painstakingly specify the Modbus addresses of the input and output channels. The ioLogik E1200 is compatible with all other Modbus/TCP devices.

Features:

• Built-in 2-port Ethernet switch for daisy-chain topology
• Multiple digital input/output/relay and analog input models available
• Free use of Moxa’s push-based Active OPC Server Lite software
• User-definable Modbus/TCP addressing

"We provide customers with excellent long-term value products. We achieve this by listening to the needs of our customers and the ever evolving needs of the industry. The result is Moxa's new generation of serial-to-Ethernet embedded modules, the MiiNePort E1, an innovative solution tailored for device manufacturers all over the globe," said Dennis Lin, Product Manager of the Device Connectivity Group. The MiiNePort features NetEZ™ technology to give serial device manufacturers a wide range of powerful tools (EXTrigger, SCM, AutoCFG, and MCSC) that dramatically reduces integration time from 6 months down to as little as 60 days. Click the following link to learn more about NetEZ™: http://www.moxa.com/event/tech/2009/MiiNePort_eDM/NetEZ.htm  

The MiiNePort Starter Kit, which comes with many invaluable tools and an evaluation board, is a great way to experience the MiiNePort E1 hands-on. The idea is that you can experiment, develop, and configure your applications before actually implementing the MiiNePort in your devices. Click the following link for more information about the MiiNePort E1: http://www.moxa.com/event/tech/2009/MiiNePort_eDM/index.htm
(MiiNePort is now only for sale outside the Americas)

Moxa's industrial wireless microsite provides essential and practical information on implementing wireless technology for industrial applications and more. Use our proprietary browser-based Antenna Calculator to choose a suitable antenna, and calculate the output power of access points and the achievable distances and data rates. In addition, we have released our “Your Guide to Industrial Wireless,” a technical wireless guidebook written in an easy to understand format to teach you about the newest in wireless technology.

Moxa understands that reliability and durability are indispensable requirements for industrial applications. The design concept of our industrial wireless solutions reflects this and also adheres to our own strict industrial standards, which are more stringent than commercial application requirements. Industrial applications demand premium wireless security protection, a wide operating temperature, roaming, long-distance communication, PoE, a waterproof and dust-tight housing, and industrial proven certifications. Because our products meet such strict criteria, Moxa is considered by many to have pioneered a new standard for industrial wireless products.

Make Moxa your first and last stop for planning and deploying wireless projects. With our expertise and extensive and readily available up-to-date information, Moxa is no doubt your best partner for deploying a wireless network! Experience Moxa Antenna Calculator and download the Industrial Wireless Guidebook from our industrial wireless microsite at the following web address: www.moxa.com/Event/IW/2009/Industrial_Wireless_Typology/index.htm

Got Wireless? Get Moxa Industrial Wireless!

Taipei

administrators to manage their remote computers.

Features               

‧Control and monitor remote embedded computers over the Internet 

‧Get device system information (IP address, model name, product image, firmware  

   version, OS, hostname, CPU type, memory information, and storage information) of all

   the devices from the main page

‧One-to-multiple file transfers, including firmware upgrades (excluding EM-2260-CE,

    IA26X-CE, UC-712X-CE, DA-68X-LX, and XPe models) and file uploads

‧Mobile Configuration (exclusive for the W406 Series)

    1. User-friendly configuration for mobile setup, including 

        GSM/GPRS/EDGE connection, and reconnection

    2. Short Message Service (SMS) management, including sending and

        receiving SMS, and SMS storage

‧ Perform remote file system management

     1. Download/upload files

     2. Rename a file or directory

     3. Run/delete a file

     4. Create a directory

     5. Get the file list of a directory

     6. Change file mode (Linux Only)

MDM 2.1 is supported by all of Moxa's embedded computers and all operating systems (Linux, CE, and XPe).

Ready-to-Run Rcore Embedded Software Platform

All of Moxa's embedded computers come with the operating system pre-installed. In addition, middleware, sample code, and tools are provided to give programmers a user-friendly environment for application development, essentially minimizing the effort for system integration.

Moxa's Active Ethernet I/Os feature our new push technology, which offers proactive and event-based reporting for better control and management of I/O devices for PC-based data acquisition and control. The I/O status of an Active Ethernet I/O device can be reported and controlled automatically on-site based on user specified events. Although this active and event-based reporting method is new for PC-based monitoring, most importantly our push technology requires far less bandwidth compared to traditional polling methods.

The first to showcase in this series are the TN-5308 series products, which are 8-port industrial unmanaged M12 Ethernet switches. In addition to M12 connectors for robust connections, the TN-5308 series also supports a power supply with universal 12/24/36/48 VDC inputs (LV model) or 72/96/110 VDC inputs (MV model) to satisfy a broad range of power demands and make them ideal for universal applications. The compact and robust design of the series allows for DIN-Rail or panel mounting and the switches can be directly installed on machines at field sites without an enclosure; wiring cost can therefore be reduced. Furthermore, the TN-5308 series comes with a variety of rugged features such as wide operating temperature, fanless design, and IP40 protected metal housing for reliable operations in the presence of heavy duty applications.

Features

• M12 connectors and IP40 metal housing
• 12/24/36/48 VDC input (LV model) or 72/96/110 VDC input (MV model)
• -40 to 75°C wide operating temperature
• EN50155/50121-3-2/50121-4, NEMA TS2, and e-mark certified
   

The size of the EOM-104 is merely 54 x 60 mm－about two-thirds the size of a business card—which is perfect for space restricted embedded applications. Other obvious advantages include its extremely low power consumption that provides lower thermal output for stable operations, and 3.3 VDC power input, which do not require an additional external power supply. Management functions include Moxa's Turbo Ring redundant technology (recovery time < 20 ms), SNMP, QoS, and intelligent SNMP and email alerts for events. In addition, the EOM-104 provides a set of PIN connectors for easy plug-n-play installation and can be configured over a network by web browser and Telnet console. The EOM-104 managed Ethernet switch module extends the benefits of smart networking performance and rugged features to devices in an easy and efficient way.  

EOM-104: 4-port Embedded Ethernet switch Module

• Four 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports with up to 2 fiber connectors 
• Two-thirds the size of a business card
• Turbo Ring (recovery time < 20 ms), RSTP/STP for Ethernet Redundancy
• Low power consumption (2 watts)
• Smart management features and automatic event alerts
• -40 to 75°C operating temperature range

Key features 

‧Intel Celeron M 1 GHz processor with 400 MHz FSB 
‧1 x 200-pin DDR2 SODIMM socket, supporting DDR2 400 up to 1 GB (512 MB built-in) 
‧Six 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports 
‧1 CompactFlash socket, 1 IDE and serial ATA-150 connectors for storage expansion 
‧USB 2.0 ports for high speed peripherals 
‧4 isolated RS-232 and 8 isolated RS-485 ports 
‧Serial port speed from 50 to 921.6 Kbps, supporting nonstandard baudrates 
‧Embedded Linux, WinCE 6.0, or WinXPe platform 
‧19-inch rackmount model, 1U height 
‧Dual 100/240 VAC/VDC power input (Single power and dual power models available) 
‧Fanless design

Please visit the DA-681-T (IEC 61850-3 compliance) product page at
http://www.moxa.com/product/DA-681.htm

  Ready-to-Run Rcore Embedded Software Platform 
All of Moxa's embedded computers come with the operating system pre-installed. In addition, middleware, sample code, and tools are provided to give programmers a user-friendly environment for application development, essentially minimizing the effort for system integration.

40 Steadfast Universal PCI Models to Choose From

Industrial applications are often coupled with harsh environments; to assure reliable performance, Moxa's Universal PCI boards feature a wide operating temperature range from -40 to 85ºC. The wide temperature feature and vast selection of models can meet your distinctive requirements and provide an ideal solution for rugged and outdoor applications such as power and factory automation.

Indispensable 2 KV Optical Isolation Protection

Input and output devices connected to serial boards are often damaged by ground loop currents as the ground voltages between connected devices are usually different. To guarantee reliable and high quality data transmission, Moxa's Universal PCI boards come with a 2 KV optical isolation option to protect your devices against as much as 2000 volts.

3-in-1 Interface for Maximum Flexibility

Most UPCI boards on the market can only support one or two interfaces, forcing field engineers to use several different boards for one application. With Moxa's 3-in-1 RS-232/422/485 interface, engineers can now employ just one board to handle the assortment of legacy serial device communication applications with maximum ease and flexibility.

Moxa's Universal PCI boards support a wide range of drivers including Windows 2008, Windows CE 5.0/6.0, and Linux to name a few. Detailed product information is available on Moxa's global website at: http://www.moxa.com/product/Universal_PCI_Serial_Cards.htm

Key Features

1. Over 700 Kbps data throughput for top performance
2. 128-byte FIFO and on-chip H/W, S/W flow control
3. Universal PCI compatible with 3.3/5 V PCI and PCI-X
4. Serial communication speed up to 921.6 Kbps
5. Drivers provided for Windows (2000, XP/2003/Vista/2008 x86/x64), Linux 2.4, Linux 2.6 (x86/x64)
6. Easy maintenance with on-board LED display
7. On-board 15 KV ESD and 2 KV optical isolation protection
8. Wide temperature model available for -40 to 85ºC environments

The ioLogik W5340 Active GPRS I/O and Moxa’s Active OPC Server make it easy to create a remote monitoring and alarm system in GPRS dynamic IP environments. Remote ioLogik W5340 units will automatically establish communications with an Active OPC Server using a fixed IP. The Active OPC Server will then receive and register the ioLogik W5340’s IP address, and will also receive and record tag updates. Because the ioLogik W5340 supports Moxa’s powerful Active OPC Server, it can be easily integrated with your SCADA system. In addition to supporting the standard OPC protocol, Moxa’s Active OPC Server with non-polling architecture also offers active (or “push”) communications between Moxa’s ioLogik series of Active GPRS I/O products and HMI/SCADA systems with instant I/O status.

The ioLogik W5340 features many powerful functions, such as power saving, data logging, active alarm message with real-time stamp including SMS, SNMP Trap, TCP, and email, making it the best choice for GPRS remote monitoring and alarm systems. 

Features

• GPRS, Ethernet LAN, RS-232/422/485 supported
• Smart Active GPRS connection
• Low power consumption
• Active messaging with real-time stamp
• Data logging with SD card

Facility monitoring solutions
In oil production environments, which are usually remote and unmanned, SCADA systems are ideal for collecting and sending data from the oil platforms to a central location. To process vast amounts of data in real-time, high bandwidth industrial Ethernet networks are used to connect the PLCs and field sensors to an HMI/SCADA host.
Moxa integrates VPort video surveillance and ioLogik I/O into SCADA systems to offer remote monitoring and intrusion detection over Ethernet network facilities. With local intelligence and versatile active reporting communication protocols, the ioLogik is tailor-made for unmanned facility monitoring. The ioLogik’s built-in intelligence allows I/O devices to monitor intrusion signals from motion, tilt, and optical sensors, as well as send out real-time alarms. The ioLogik can proactively send out alarm messages to the control center to ensure real-time receipt of intrusion alerts.

AWK series wireless AP/Bridge/Client for outdoors
Moxa provides you with ready access to an IEEE 802.11a/b/g wireless LAN with our Turbo Roaming™ technology, which enables seamless wireless connections. With features such as IP67-rated housing, wide operating temperature, and redundant power, the AWK provides high availability and stability for oil and gas applications.
During this three-day event, Moxa will showcase its wealth of industrial networking products, such as industrial Ethernet switches, IP video, Ethernet I/O, wireless solutions, and embedded computing and serial connectivity solutions. So put OGA, June 10th to 12th, in your daily planner and don't miss this opportunity to optimize your oil and gas applications. Visit us at Booth 6708!

"Moxa Online is designed for quick turnaround of single-unit orders," says Joel Kelsen, channel manager for Moxa Americas, Inc. "We want to make it as easy as possible for engineers or integrators to quickly obtain a unit for evaluation or testing. Our expectation is that these single-unit orders will lead to larger projects that we can develop with our channel partners."

Eddie Lee, marketing manager of Moxa Americas, Inc. is confident that USA users will be impressed with Moxa Online. "It's really a big leap forward in the quality of service that we can offer," he explains. "Now our users can quickly browse our comprehensive product selection, get the most updated and complete product info, and complete a purchase, all in a single destination that is fast and secure. We have a deep selection of technology guides and white papers in the Knowledge Center, and live phone support is available. Whether you're looking to order today or just trying to get some information about our products, I think you'll find Moxa Online to be incredibly well-organized and just plain easy to use."

Moxa Online is for USA orders only and accepts Visa, MasterCard, and American Express. Products can be received within two business days, depending on the selected shipping option. For details, visit Moxa Online at store.moxa.com.

Moxa will highlight four latest developments in integrated platforms including MXview Lite v2 industrial NMS (Network Management Software), Rcore embedded software platform, Active I/O in SCADA system and OnCell Central Management. These platforms provide easy visual management for local or remote users via web browsers.

Industrial Network Management
MXview Lite v2 is a new version of Moxa's industrial NMS (Network Management Software). MXview Lite v2 can manage 256 devices with graphical visualization to local or remote users via web browsers. MXview Lite v2 differs from other NMSs by offering an intuitive web interface and simplified flows for users to easily configure, monitor, and troubleshoot Moxa Ethernet switches in a few steps. MXview Lite is designed as an integrated platform that can discover 256 Moxa managed Ethernet switches and all SNMP-enabled devices installed on multiple subnets, and detect abnormal events instantly. Furthermore, MXview Lite allows users to deploy configuration files and firmware in batch.

Embedded Computer Management
Moxa Device Manager 2.0 (MDM 2.0) is an easy-to-use remote management tool for managing Moxa's ready-to-run embedded computers via a web browser. Moxa's embedded computers make excellent front-end computers for onsite data acquisition and industrial control applications, but they are often located at a remote site. MDM was designed to make it easy for system administrators to manage their remote embedded computers.

Active I/O in SCADA
Moxa's whole new Active OPC Server adopts an active communication structure. The auto tag generation function allows users to automatically update tags to the Active OPC Server without additional settings with just a few clicks in Click&Go. Compared to passive polling communication structures, Active OPC Server saves bandwidth by 80% and makes communication with SCADA 7 times faster.

OnCell Central Management for Cellular Application
With OnCell Central Manager, engineers can actively monitor and manage remote site devices from a host site, and get around the problem of managing remote site devices configured with a private IP. The combination of OnCell Central Manager and Moxa's OnCell G3100 series of IP gateway products offers an ideal solution for your industrial cellular applications. This solution can provide both serial and Ethernet devices with access to the Internet over a cellular network.

OnCell Central Manger is installed on a machine configured with a public IP address, and then acts as a go-between between your cellular devices and general Internet devices. Since OnCell Central Manager can see both your cellular devices and Internet devices, you will be able to monitor and manage your cellular devices over the Internet.

We look forward to seeing you at Computex 2009 in Taipei. Our staff will be happy to show you around and answer your questions. If you would like additional information, please contact us at asia@moxa.com

UC-8400 series models
‧UC-8410 (entry-level version)—already launched in March
‧UC-8416 (plus 8 Ethernet switch ports)
‧UC-8418 (plus 2 CAN ports and up to 12+12 DI/DO)

Expansion that's up to you
The UC-8400 series embedded computers use the Intel XScale IXP435 533 MHz RISC CPU and come with 8 RS-232/422/485 serial ports, 3 Ethernet ports, 4+4 DI/DO channels, a CompactFlash socket, 2 USB 2.0 hosts, and a built-in PCI-104 bus for flexible expansion. The UC-8416 model also provides 8 10/100 Mbps Ethernet switch ports while the UC-8418 features 2 CANbus ports. The built-in 16 MB NOR Flash, 32 MB NAND Flash ROM, and 256 MB DDR2 SDRAM provide enough memory to run your application software directly on the UC-8400 series for data storage. Moreover, the 256 KB SRAM offers improved data retention to avoid data loss. All UC-8400 series computers are FCC Class B certified.

Linux 2.6 pre-installed
The UC-8416 and UC-8418 comes with the Linux 2.6 platform pre-installed to provide an open software operating system for software program development. Software written for a desktop PC can be easily ported to the UC-8416 and UC-8418 platform by using a common compiler, without needing to modify the code. This makes the UC-8416 and UC-8418 an optimal solution for use with industrial applications, but with minimal cost and effort.

Wide temperature feature for harsh environments
In addition to the standard models, the UC-8416 and UC-8418 are also available in -40 to 75°C wide temperature models for harsh industrial environments.

Please also visit the promotion page at http://www.moxa.com/Event/Sys/2009/UC-8400_Series/index.htm

With numerous entries from our friends all over the globe, it was not an easy choice. We thank everyone who participated in the contest.

Why you need e-Mark certification
EC directives and ECE regulations require all automobiles, motorcycles, and related components imported by EU member states to be in conformance with a range of safety standards for drivers and the environment. The e-Mark indicates that a product complies with all the relevant regulations of a specific nation. This ensures that all automobile and motorcycle products sold by manufacturers and operated by users conform to basic safety and environmental standards. All products covered by regulatory controls must be tested and certified, and display the appropriate mark. Products without an E/e-mark may not be sold or used in these member states.

The W321 is an embedded Linux computer that features 2 software selectable RS-232/422/485 ports, and supports the IEEE 802.1a/b/g standards for WLAN connections. In addition, the computer has 1 Ethernet port, and comes with an SD socket for storage expansion. The W321's Linux OS runs on the Moxa ART 32-bit ARM9 processor, and provides a powerful and reliable platform for harsh, industrial environments. You will find these computers ideal for a variety of machine-to-machine applications, including data acquisition, protocol conversion, and remote device control and monitoring.

The UPort™ 200 and 400 series are external plug-and-play hubs that can be plugged into a standard USB port for instant peripheral device connectivity. For industrial networks, high reliability can never be compromised. As defined by the USB-IF (USB Implementers Forum), certification for Moxa's UPort™ USB hubs guarantees:

1. 480 Mbps USB 2.0 transmissions
2. Device accessibility
3. 100% power for connected devices
4. High-speed operation from suspend mode

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can be as severe as over one thousand volts with a high rise time (dv/dt) breaking through the junction layer of protective devices. To guard against serious damage, the UPort™ 200 and 400 series have doubled ESD protection from Level 2 (4KV) to Level 4 (8KV), offering 8 KV of ESD contact protection and 15 KV ESD of air protection. For industrial applications that need to operate under harsh conditions and extreme temperatures ranging anywhere from -40 to 85°C, the UPort™ 404-T and UPort™ 407-T models provide wide temperature support.

To learn more about specific models and their functions, click here.
Click here to download a free white paper on selecting USB devices for industrial applications.

Features

• Monitor 256 Moxa managed Ethernet switches and SNMP-enabled devices 
• Auto device discovery
• User defined topology map
• Network troubleshooting with comprehensive event logs
• Remotely accessible via user friendly web browser
• Batch deployment of configuration and firmware for Moxa switches

Please visit MXview Lite product page at http://www.moxa.com/product/MXview_Lite.htm. For more information about the MXview Lite and network management, please visit www.moxa.com or contact Moxa at info@moxa.com.

 Maintenance Schedule in Local Time  

Moxa apologizes for any inconvenience. Questions, concerns, and comments may be directed to info@moxa.com.

City surveillance
Public security has become one of the key issues of the 21st century, and local event alarms and video recording have been widely adopted for remote monitoring systems. However, city monitoring systems are highly distributed and involve many pieces of equipment. Efficient event reaction, synchronous communications, and integrating all data and video into one network without sacrificing communications efficiency are huge challenges encountered in city surveillance applications.

By replacing traditional polling methods (that occupy large amounts of network bandwidth and delay event messages) with its characteristic "active" technology, Moxa's ioLogik Active Ethernet I/O provides users with reliable, efficient, and real-time remote monitoring capabilities. Not only are alarms triggered according to sensor inputs to substantially reduce the occurrence of false alarms, but active reports can also be sent over a wireless network by connecting your ioLogik device to an AWK-4121 outdoor wireless AP.

Building monitoring
Building administrators and security guards are normally responsible for a building's security. However, managing specific equipment and amenities such as air-conditioning, elevators, sensors, and water storage tanks may be beyond their professional know-how. Incorporating video surveillance into a SCADA system provides system administrators with visual management capabilities to improve judgment and response times. It records the activities of field engineers maintaining the field equipments and devices, including the event of a security breach or sabotage by unauthorized personnel.

 
Due to advancements in IP-based automation technology, modern buildings are incorporating IP video surveillance into their centralized building automated management systems to save manpower and resources. As a result, building monitoring systems are increasingly turning to rugged IP video surveillance systems to strengthen security, safety, and intrusion protection for building facilities.

Moxa offers complete solutions from network infrastructure to field site monitoring. In addition to solutions for city surveillance and building monitoring, Moxa will be introducing new products including the EDS-P510 PoE switches, NPort S8000 combo switch/device server, ICF-1150 3-way fiber converter, UC-8410 fanless embedded computer with rich communication interface, and OnCell 5004 quad-band cellular router. With so many debuts of developments in security technology, you won't want to miss all the innovative products and solutions at this year's SecuTech.

Outdoor industrial environments, such as mines and oil fields, are often subject to extreme temperatures and unpredictable weather conditions that can easily damage commercial-grade access points. To address these concerns, Moxa's AWK-4121 is housed in an aluminum alloy die-cast enclosure for IP67-rated protection. Moreover, its M12 and waterproof RJ45 connectors prevent damages caused by rainfall, dirt and dust, extreme humidity, and excessive shock and vibration. Thanks to an innovative design that incorporates a fin-shaped heat sink on the back panel, the AWK-4121 can keep cool and operate without problem even in the most challenging outdoor environments.

In addition to industrial IEEE 802.11a/b/g standards, the AWK-4121 is also compliant with IEEE 802.3af Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) protocol for easier power distribution in outdoor applications. WEP, WPA/WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access), and IEEE 802.1X authentication enhance wireless network security, while STP/RSTP provides a dynamic backup port switching mechanism to protect data transmission security. In addition, many network administration features such as DHCP, which automatically manages IP addresses, web browsers, and IP filters, guarantee a secure wireless network environment. The AWK-4121 can also be mounted to a DIN-Rail or wall for easy installation. In addition, its LED display can be viewed from almost any height or angle for easy system inspection. Along with the integrated relay output and DI/DO, these features provide system administrators with real-time emergency updates.

More information about the AWK-4121 is available on Moxa's global website at http://www.moxa.com/event/iw/2009/awk-4121/index.htm. Email inquiries can be sent to info@moxa.com.

Due to the limited number of public IP addresses available, most cellular service providers only offer private IP addresses for connecting mobile devices to the Internet. The problem this presents is that by their very nature private IP addresses are hidden from the Internet as a whole. This means that a cellular device on a private network cannot be managed or accessed directly from a host PC outside that network. This is where OnCell Central Manager comes in. OnCell Central Manger is installed on a machine configured with a public IP address, and then acts as a go-between between your cellular devices and general Internet devices. Since OnCell Central Manager can see both your cellular devices and Internet devices, you will be able to monitor and manage your cellular devices over the Internet.

An alternative way of dealing with this private IP problem is to use VPN technology. VPN solutions, however, involve more overhead since they need to encrypt data for security purposes. This can put a strain on cellular networks, since only limited bandwidth is available. Moxa's OnCell Central Manager offers an optimal solution that saves valuable network bandwidth. By providing a central point of access to remote devices, OnCell Central Manager gives you the most comprehensive set of remote monitoring functions by allowing you to configure, manage, and control your devices over the Internet. More information about OnCell Central Manager is available on Moxa's global website at http://www.moxa.com/event/iw/2009/oncell_central_manager/index.htm. Email inquiries can be sent to info@moxa.com.

The OnCell 5004 cellular router is a robust, reliable, and high-performance machine. The OnCell 5004 uses 12 to 48 VDC power inputs with a screw-on design for greater reliability, operates in a wide temperature range of -30 to 55°C, and is housed in an aluminum form factor that is IP30 protected. The OnCell 5004 is equipped with advanced features, such as one WAN and four LAN interfaces, which are protected by 1.5 KV magnetic isolation to keep your system safe from unexpected electrical discharges. The highly flexible design of the OnCell 5004 allows LAN ports to connect to a cellular WAN using a single cellular data account for primary and backup wireless WAN connectivity, and along with a dual SIM card tray with automatic SIM switchover, the OnCell 5004 is ideal for any industrial applications, especially environmental monitoring systems and transportation applications.

Key Features:
․Quad-band GSM/GPRS 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
․4-port 10/100M Ethernet to GSM/GPRS cellular router
․Connects up to 4 10/100BaseT(X) devices
․Wireless WAN connectivity
․Centralized private IP management software
․Power redundancy
․DIN-Rail and wall mountable housing

More information about Moxa's OnCell 5004 Cellular Router is available at www.moxa.com/product/OnCell_5004_series.htm.

All of Moxa's embedded computers now come with an operating system pre-installed. In addition, middleware, sample code, and tools are provided to give programmers a user-friendly environment for application development, minimizing the time and effort required for system integration.

Moxa Device Manager 2.0 (MDM 2.0) is an easy-to-use remote management tool for managing Moxa's ready-to-run embedded computers via a web browser. Moxa's embedded computers make excellent front-end computers for onsite data acquisition and industrial control applications, but they are often located at a remote site. MDM was designed to make it easy for system administrators to manage their remote embedded computers.

Features

• Control and monitor remote embedded computers over the Internet
• Get remote device system info including basic system info, memory info, and storage info
• One-to-multiple file transfer including firmware (excl.UC-71XX & XPe) update and file upload
• Remote program monitor and control, including process and service (Windows only) control
• Remote system administration
  1. Networking configuration setting
  2. AutoLaunch (excl. XPe)
  3. System time and RTC (Linux) time
  4. Device reboot
• File management
  1. Download/upload a file (remote and local site)
  2. Rename a file or directory
  3. Delete a file
  4. Create a directory
  5. Remove a directory non-recursively
  6. Get file list of a directory
  7. Change file mode (Linux only)

MDM 2.0 supports all models and OS (Linux, CE, XPe) of Moxa's embedded computers

Please visit the MDM 2.0 product page at http://www.moxa.com/product/Moxa_Device_Manager.htm

The ruggedized EDS-205A/208A unmanaged Ethernet switches are fully compliant with UL508, Class I Div. 2/ATEX Zone 2, and DNV/GL for hazardous industrial settings to provide stable operations under any harsh environmental conditions. To fit various application requirements, the EDS-205A/208A series offers many different options, from one fiber port to two fiber ports (multi/single-mode) to facilitate long-haul data transmission. "Small, yet all-in-one, the new EDS-205A/208A series not only provides ultra rugged specifications for such a compact size, but also offers an optimal price/performance ratio. It is definitely a user's best choice for unmanaged Ethernet switches on the market," said Ray Hsu, product manager of Moxa's Industrial Ethernet Infrastructure Division. Detailed product information is available on Moxa's global website at http://www.moxa.com/product/EDS-205A208A.htm.

Features

• 10/100BaseT(X) (RJ45 connector), 100BaseFX (multi/single-mode, SC/ST connector) 
• Redundant dual 12/24/48 VDC, 18 to 30 VAC power inputs
• IP30 metal housing with slim form factor
• -40 to 75°C operating temperature range (T models)
• Rugged hardware design well suited for hazardous locations (Class I Div. 2 /ATEX Zone 2) and maritime environments (DNV/GL)

The EDS-G205 is by no means any less rugged than other members of its family. With a wide power range of 12/24/48 VDC, redundant dual power inputs, built-in relay warning function for sending alerts when power failures or port breaks occur, and broadcast storm protection to ensure smooth network communications, it is as about as rugged as they come. Thanks to its -40 to 75°C wide operating temperature and industrial approvals, such as Class I, Div. 2/ATEX Zone 2, DNV, or GL certification, the compact yet durable EDS-G205 can withstand harsh industrial applications. Additionally, the EDS-G205's power saving features can reduce the power consumption by as much as 82%. This is achieved when the EDS-G205's power saving utility detects a link down or a cable length of less than 60 meters, and activates its power-saving function. Further information can be found on the Moxa website at:
http://www.moxa.com/product/EDS-G205_Series.htm.

Features

• 5 10/100/1000BaseT(X) ports (RJ45 connector) 
• Redundant dual 12/24/48 VDC power inputs
• Relay output warning for power failure and port break alarm
• Broadcast storm protection
• -40 to 75°C operating temperature range (T models)
• Energy-saving design cuts power consumption by up to 82%
• IP30 metal housing

Powerful embedded computing platform suitable for power substation automation
The DA-681 computer is based on the Intel x86 processor. Specially designed for power substation applications, the DA-681 supports VGA, 6 Ethernet ports, 4 RS-232 and 8 RS-485 serial ports with digital isolation, CompactFlash, and USB. It features multiple serial ports and LANs for network redundancy. The DP and PP models are also equipped with dual power for power redundancy. The patented "L-type" heat dissipation mechanism is exclusive to Moxa and offers better thermal efficiency. With a standard 19-inch, 1U high form factor and rack mountable design, the DA-681 makes an ideal platform for substation automation.

Linux, WinCE 6.0, or Windows XP Embedded pre-installed
The DA-681 runs Linux, WinCE 6.0, or Windows XP Embedded (pre-installed), providing a friendly environment for developing sophisticated application software. The great software support that Moxa provides makes the programmer's job easier, and helps programmers develop bug-free code quickly and at a lower cost.

Visit http://www.moxa.com/product/DA-681.htm for more details about the DA-681.

Ready-to-Run Rcore Embedded Software Platform
All of Moxa's embedded computers come with the operating system pre-installed. In addition, middleware, sample code, and tools are provided to give programmers a user-friendly environment for application development, essentially minimizing the effort for system integration.

a new line of industrial-grade USB 2.0 hubs, the UPort™ 400 series. The UPort™ 404 and 407 can expand 1 USB port into 4 or 7 ports. The hubs are designed to provide true USB 2.0 Hi-Speed 480 Mbps data transmission through each port, even for heavy-load applications. The UPort™ 400 series is also USB-IF certified through high-speed compliance testing for industrial applications. In addition to EDS level 4 protection built-in, the hubs are fully compliant with the USB Plug & Play specification and provide a full 500 mA of power per port, ensuring that your USB devices will function properly even in heavy-load applications. The UPort™ 400 series not only offers the most reliable and stable USB connection, but increased productivity as well.

World's first USB-IF certified industrial-grade USB hubs

To provide users the most reliable USB connectivity, Moxa has attained USB-IF (USB Implementers Forum) certification for the UPort™ 400 series industrial-grade USB. USB-IF verifies a number of strict electrical requirements for high-speed hubs designed for the USB 2.0 specification. This means that the UPort™ 404 and 407 support up to 480 Mbps USB 2.0 transmissions, are fully compliant with interoperability requirements, have enough power for devices to function, and provide a successful transition back to high-speed operation from suspend mode. 

Built-in ESD level 4 protection for the highest safeguard

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can be as severe as having more than one thousand volts of ESD with a high rise time (dv/dt) break through the junction layer of protective devices. To guard against serious damage, Moxa's UPort™ 404 and 407 USB hubs offer ESD level 4 (contact 8 KV, air 15 KV) protection.

Convenient power inputs

The UPort™ 404 and 407 support both a power terminal block and power jack for ease of use and greater flexibility. Users can connect the terminal block directly to a DC power source, or use the power jack to connect to an AC circuit through an adaptor. The UPort™ 404 supports external power and bus power supplies so no power adaptor is required. Bus power can also be used to connect low power devices.   

With USB-IF certification, various built-in protections, DIN-Rail and wall mountable design, and up to 7 USB ports, Moxa's UPort™ 400 series industrial-grade hubs ensure that your USB devices will function properly in any heavy-load application.

Key features

• Hi-Speed USB 2.0 for up to 480 Mbps USB transmission
• USB-IF certification
• Dual power supply (power jack and terminal block)
• 15KV ESD level 4 protection for all USB ports
• Rugged metal housing
• DIN-Rail and wall mountable
• Comprehensive diagnostic LEDs
• Bus power or external power options ( UPort™ 404 )

announce the launch of its new NRack System™. Designed for high density serial-to-fiber application, Moxa's NRack System™ consists of 3 major components: a 19-slot rackmount chassis, slide-in modules, and power supply modules. The NRack System™ accommodates up to 19 slide-in converters within its rack mountable chassis that can connect to an optional redundant power supply. Moxa's NRack System™ not only simplifies network architecture by reducing the number of required connections, but also provides easier management and maintenance.

TRC-190 series rackmount chassis

The TRC-190 is a 19-slot 2U chassis-type media converter for high density applications. It also supports hot-swap and dual power inputs for redundancy.

TCF-142-RM series slide-in modules

The TCF-142-RM series are the slide-in modules for the NRack System™. The modules convert RS-232, RS-422, and RS-485 signals for fiber optic transmission up to 40 km. The TCF-142-RM series also offers adjustable 1K or 150K ohm pull high/low resistor settings, and supports "Ring"  and "Point-to-Point"  transmission.

Power supply modules

The NRack System™ comes with an AC/DC power input and optional redundant power expansion module for greater reliability. One is designated for data transmission, whereas the other one manages the entire chassis system. Meanwhile, installing the power supply module in the chassis can save additional space since you do not need to deal with multiple power adaptors for the converters in the control center.

With a rack mountable design and simple wiring, Moxa's chassis-type NRack System™ media converters are a perfect choice for systems that require installing several converters in a confined space.

For more details about serial-to-fiber media converters, please contact your local sales representative or link to Moxa's website.

RS-232/422/485 to optical fiber media converter with a rotary switch to set pull high/low resistor values. The ICF-1150  is designed for various kinds of applications and offers a unique 3-way communication function for easy troubleshooting during data transmission. By providing both single-mode and multi-mode support, the ICF-1150  can extend serial transmission up to 40 km. For more reliability in industrial networking environments, the ICF-1150  is also available in wide temperature models.

Rotary switch for pull high/low resistor setting

The RS-485 interface supports multi-drop or daisy-chain connections, which system engineers use to connect serial devices such as meters, RTUs, and readers together on the same bus. Since the number of serial devices on the same bus will cause the impedance of the data line to increase, the ICF-1150  allows users to tune the pull high/low resistor. With the turn of a switch, users can set the appropriate value without removing the ICF-1150 from the DIN-rail.

3-way communication

The ICF-1150 supports 2 serial ports, with a D-sub connector for RS-232 communication and a removable terminal block for RS-422 or RS-485 communication. The 3 ports (2 serial ports and one fiber port) are completely independent. When an ICF-1150 converter receives data from any one port, it will send the data out through the other 2 ports. For example, once the ICF-1150 converter receives a command from the remote master through the fiber port, it will convert the signal and send the command through the RS-232 and RS-422/485 ports at the same time. If the user is monitoring a system running on an RS-485 network, there is no need to use an additional RS-232 to RS-485 converter to connect the laptop computer's serial port to the RS-485 port.

3-way Galvanic isolation

Three-way Galvanic isolation is achieved by fully isolating the signal path, field circuit power supply, and the system circuit power supply. This special function improves system reliability by preventing any cross coupling between the power line and data line, protecting the ICF-1150 from different levels of ground voltage.

Key features
• "Ring" or "Point to Point" transmission
• Extend RS-232/422/485 transmission distance:
• Up to 40 km with single-mode— ICF-1150 -S series
• Up to 5 km with multi-mode— ICF-1150 -M series
• Baudrates up to 921.6 Kbps
• 3-way Galvanic isolation (for –I models)
• Wide operating temperature from -40 to 85°C (for "T"  models)

For more details about serial-to-fiber media converters, please contact your local sales representative or link to Moxa's website.

the first model in its NPort® S8000 series, which combines an Ethernet switch and serial device server in a single solution with 2 fiber Ethernet ports, 3 Ethernet ports, and 4 RS-232/422/485 serial ports. This innovative design allows users to save cabinet space, and reduce overall power consumption and costs since there is no need to purchase separate switches and serial device server products. The NPort® S8455IMM-SC is an ideal solution for traffic monitoring and control applications, thanks to its compact size and all-in-one switch/device-server design. Renewable energy markets, such

as solar power plants and wind farms, also benefit from the increased reliability and availability offered by the NPort® S8455IMM-SC's Ethernet redundancy function and ring topology support.



Complete serial device server functions
The NPort® S8455I-MM-SC supports the complete array of NPort® 5000 series device server functions. Network existing serial devices by connecting up to 4 serial devices through each of the 5 Ethernet ports, with only basic configuration required. Data transmission between the serial and Ethernet interfaces is bidirectional.



Full-function managed Ethernet switch
The NPort® S8455I-MM-SC has a built-in full-function managed Ethernet switch that supports QoS, IGMP-snooping/GMRP, VLAN, Port Trunking, SNMPv1/v2c/v3, and IEEE 802.1X, allowing you to handle virtually any kind of application. Ethernet redundancy, which is used to increase the reliability and availability of your industrial Ethernet network, is provided by Moxa'8 own Turbo Ring® technology (recovery time < 20 ms) or RSTP/STP (IEEE 802.1w/D).



Coupling several Turbo Rings for distributed applications
It may be inconvenient to use one large ring for redundancy if the network devices are remote and spread out. The NPort® S8455I-MM-SC's "Ring Coupling" feature solves this issue by connecting distributed devices into smaller, more manageable Turbo Rings that can still communicate with each other without a control line.



Rugged design for total protection
• UL508 safety
• Serial, Ethernet, and fiber 3-way surge protection
• Level 4 ESD protection
• 2 KV serial isolation


For more information about the NPort® S8455I-MM-SC and serial-to-Ethernet solutions, visit www.moxa.com or contact Moxa at info@moxa.com .

The EDS-P510 provides many advanced power management functions. A prime example is the "PD (powered device) failure recovery" function for detecting the status of connected powered devices. When a PD fails or shuts down, the EDS-P510 can reset and re-activate the PD to ensure that it works properly. The "timetabling" function makes it easy to configure a PD to work at specific times, and saves energy since the PD is not running continuously. In addition, when connected devices could cause power overload problems, the "power limit setting" function can be used to pre-set the power limit. When active and a new device is connected to the switch, devices will be disconnected automatically based on user-defined priorities or on a "next port" basis.

The EDS-P510 comes with 3 combo Gigabit Ethernet ports that can be used to form a redundant Gigabit ring and uplink. In addition, the SFP ports ensure high-bandwidth transmission for both data and video, making the EDS-P510 the best choice for outdoor applications that involve connecting devices such as IP cameras, APs, and intercoms. Such applications can benefit from the EDS-P510's scalable backbone construction and Power-over-Ethernet support.
 

Features

• 4 IEEE 802.3af compliant PoE ports 
• Intelligent power consumption detection, classification, and PoE scheduling functions
• Support for Turbo Ring and advanced management and security features
• 3 combo Gigabit ports—2 ports for redundant ring and 1 port for uplink

The PT-7828 is a fully compliant IEC 61850-3 and IEEE 1613 Layer 3 Ethernet switch that belongs to Moxa's PowerTrans series of substation Ethernet switches. PowerTrans switches provide the highest levels of reliability and availability for substation communications, offering superior EMI/RFI shielding, -40 to 85°C operating range, and redundant media and power inputs for harsh substation environments. The PT-7828 supports Layer 3 routing for better network performance on large-scale substation LANs and full-fiber configuration with a maximum of 24+4G fiber ports to support long-haul and EMI immunity communications. To meet the specific demands of power automation voltages, the PT-7828 allows a selection of isolated power supplies in single or dual configuration, including 24 VDC, 48 VDC, 88-300 VDC, and 110/240 VAC. In addition, high priority GOOSE messages can be prioritized using Quality of Service techniques, and multicast communications is limited to the appropriate recipients by supporting IGMP Snooping.

To make it easier to integrate and upgrade existing network infrastructures in the future, Moxa's industrial managed Ethernet switches follow a dual stack transition structure that is ideal for both IPv4 and IPv6 network applications. Moxa's switches can automatically allocate an IPv6 IP address and offer improved traffic prioritization of QoS through IPv6's built-in packet tags to promise maximum security and efficient performance of networks. Additional information about Moxa's industrial managed Ethernet switches is available at http://www.moxa.com/product/Industrial_Ethernet_Switches.htm.

Moxa EDS and IKS series Layer 2 Industrial Managed Ethernet Switches

• IPv6 Ready logo awarded (IPv6 Logo Committee certified) 
• Turbo Ring (recovery time < 20 ms at full load) and RSTP/STP (IEEE 802.1w/D)
• QoS, IGMP Snooping/GMRP, VLAN, LACP, SNMPv1/v2c/v3, and RMON supported
• IEEE 802.1X, HTTPS, and SSH enhance network security
• User-friendly web-based configuration and management

Taipei, Taiwan, February 9, 2009—Moxa, a global provider of industrial networking solutions, is inviting the public to submit ideas for a new name to represent its entire line of embedded computers. The winner of the You Name It! contest will win a US$300 prize. Moxa's  embedded computers include five unique product series with specialized features tailored to the needs of industrial-grade applications. For more information about the contest rules and your chance to win, click here.

Powerful embedded computing platform
The UC-8410 series embedded computers use the Intel XScale IXP-435 533 MHz RISC CPU. This powerful computing engine supports several useful communication functions, but will not generate too much heat. The built-in 16 MB NOR Flash ROM and 256 MB SDRAM allow you to run your application software directly on the UC-8410 series computer. Furthermore, the 32 MB NAND Flash provides the capacity for data storage. In addition, the UC-8410 series computers support digital I/O and have three LAN ports, making them ideal communication platforms for industrial applications that require network redundancy.

Linux 2.6 pre-installed
Pre-installed with Linux 2.6, the UC-8410 series provides an open platform for software development. Software written for a desktop PC can be easily ported to the UC-8410 platform by using a common compiler, with no need to modify the code. This makes the UC-8410 series an optimal solution for implementing industrial applications with minimal cost and effort.

Wide temperature models for harsh environment
In addition to the standard model, the UC-8410 series also includes a -40 to 75°C wide temperature model for harsh industrial environments.

Please also visit the UC-8410 product page at: http://www.moxa.com/product/UC-8410.htm

Moxa's SoftNVR embraces many strong functions, including intelligent video recording, event detection and analysis, and other advanced video management features. Users can easily edit and search connected channels, and also use the dual monitor display function to guard selected channels. By providing better video analysis for detecting motion and missing objects, loss of focus, camera occlusion, as well as video loss detection, administrators can easily manage their IP surveillance system in real time. Instant response through the display monitor, audio alerts, email warnings, and I/O security devices is also provided to allow administrators to take action on events immediately. Other critical management functions include a video enhancement tool for adjusting video attributes, user-friendly recording schedule setting, intelligent search to easily located recorded video, and easy viewing from power web browsers.

Features

• Manage up to 64 channels from Moxa's video encoder and IP cameras 
• Dual monitor capability
• Video analytics and instant response
• Video quality enhancement tools
• Intelligent and convenient search for locating recorded video

The EDS-408A 3 FO series includes the same great features found in Moxa's other managed switches, such as Turbo Ring, which can recover your Ethernet network in less than 20 ms (250 Ethernet switches) to ensure system stability. Other functions include Quality of Service (QoS) for traffic prioritization and consistent data transmission, and IGMP Snooping to reduce traffic on the Ethernet LAN and VLAN, which can be used to segment your network without being restricted by physical connections.

Detailed product information is available on Moxa's global website at http://www.moxa.com/product/EDS-408405A.htm.

With a rugged design tailored for industrial environments, the VPort 254 series of industrial video encoders features redundant power inputs, an IP30 metal case for durability, an optional single-mode or multi-mode fiber optic Ethernet port, a -40 to 75°C operating temperature range, and DIN-Rail mounting capability. With its built-in Modbus/TCP protocol and RS-232/422/485 communication, the VPort 254 can be seamlessly integrated with SCADA/HMI systems and other applications, such as controlling the PAN/TILT/ZOOM actions of PTZ cameras. Other advanced network management functions include RTSP video streaming for easy integration, IGMP protocols for efficient network transmission, QoS to increase the determinism of the video stream, and SNMP for easy network management.

Features

• Video stream up to 120 FPS at CIF (352 x 240) resolution in 4 channels 
• Industrial rugged design with -40 to 75°C operating temperature and fiber optic Ethernet port
• Modbus/TCP supported for integration with SCADA system
• 1 serial COM port for controlling external serial devices
• 2-way (1 in/1 out) audio supported
• Free VPort SDK PLUS and 4-channel video surveillance software

The most obvious benefit of using IPv6 is the additional IP address space it supports. Moxa's EDS-510A Ethernet switch adopts a dual stack transition structure that supports both IPv4 and IPv6 simultaneously, so users don't need to worry about upgrading all of their networking devices in the coming years. By automatically allocating IP addresses, the EDS-510A ensures secure and flexible communication over industrial networks. In addition, IPv6 packet tags offer improved traffic prioritization for Quality of Service (QoS).

The IA260 embedded computers come with 4 RS-232/422/485 serial ports, dual Ethernet ports, 8 digital input channels, 8 digital output channels, VGA output, 2 USB hosts, and a CompactFlash socket. The computers are housed in a compact, IP40 protected, industrial-strength aluminum case.

Powerful embedded computing platform
The IA260 and IA260-T computers use the Cirrus Logic EP9315 ARM9, 32-bit, 200 MHz RISC CPU. This powerful computing engine supports several useful communication functions, but without generating a lot of heat. The built-in 32 MB NOR Flash ROM and 128 MB SDRAM give you enough memory to run your application software directly on the IA260.

Suitable for factory automation
With its built-in VGA output interface, the IA260 series is suitable for use with SCADA systems in industrial applications, such as factory automation, production line process monitoring, and mining automation, that require VGA and HMI features.

Multiple connection options for data communication
The IA260 and IA260-T computers support RS-232/422/485, digital I/O, and have dual LAN ports, making them ideal as communication platforms for industrial applications that require network redundancy. In addition to the standard model, a wide temperature (-40 to 75°C) model (the IA260-T) is available for use in harsh industrial automation environments.

Windows CE 6.0 pre-installed
The IA260 series computers come with Windows CE 6.0 pre-installed, and support general Windows and .NET 2.0 computing environments. This means that programs developed for standard PC operating systems with tools such as Embedded Visual C++ or Visual Studio 2005 can run on the IA260/IA260-T without much porting effort.

5-year warranty
The IA260 and IA260-T are backed by Moxa's generous 5-year warranty, which is an expression of the confidence we have in the quality and durability of our products.

The EDS-G509 provides long distance transmission through its versatile fiber ports. The versatility comes from the ability to deploy 5 combo ports and 4 fixed TX ports. Multi-mode, single-mode, and long haul scenarios can all be realized with the SFP fiber modules, and in addition, 4 fixed Gigabit TX ports can also be used. As with Moxa's other Ethernet switches, the EDS-G509 series is designed for harsh industrial environments, and performs flawlessly in wide temperature extremes ranging from -40 to 75℃, supports 12/24/48 VDC or 24 VAC redundant dual power inputs, and complies with Class I Division 2 and DNV certifications, making the switch ideal for any tough industrial application.

Product Features

• 4 10/100/1000BaseT(X) ports plus 5 combo (10/100/1000BaseT(X) or 100/1000BaseSFP slot) Gigabit ports
• Fiber optic options for extending distance and electrical noise immunity
• Turbo Ring, RSTP/STP (IEEE 802.1w/D) for Ethernet redundancy
• QoS, IGMP snooping/GMRP, VLAN, LACP, SNMPv1/v2c/v3, RMON supported
• IEEE 802.1X, HTTPS, and SSH to enhance network security

Taipei, Taiwan, Nov 24, 2008 - Moxa is honored to launch the OnCell G3110/G3150-HSDPA, the world's first industrial-grade wireless 3.5G IP modem. This new product line effectively expands Moxa's cellular communication offerings from 2G to 3.5G devices. Moxa offers the most complete selection of cellular solutions for industrial applications including the GSM/GPRS OnCell G2100 series modem and GSM/GPRS/EDGE OnCell G3110/G3150 IP modem.

The OnCell G3100-HSDPA series offers connectivity to all tri HSDPA/UMTS frequency bands, as well as all quad GSM/GPRS/EDGE frequency bands (850, 900,1800, and 1900 MHz), used in Europe and the United States, allowing seamless global roaming on the best available network. The OnCell G3100-HSDPA offers versatile operation modes such as Reverse Real COM mode for cellular network structures (IP addressing issue), which automatically generates a virtual COM port to match serial ports, allowing you to communicate with remote serial devices. It also comes with a built-in relay output that can be configured to indicate the priority of events when notifying or warning engineers in the field. Two digital inputs also allow you to connect basic I/O devices. Furthermore, the OnCell G3100-HSDPA comes with redundant power inputs that assure non-stop operation.

The new generation Click&Go control logic supports up to 24 rules with an intuitive IF-THEN-ELSE configuration style, making configuration easier and more flexible. Even an untrained engineer can complete I/O configuration in five minutes, which helps to save developing time and cost. Click&Go also supports various active communication methods, including TCP, UDP, SNMP trap, email, and CGI commands, making it ideal for versatile monitoring systems. In addition, Click&Go is compliant with SNTP (Simple Network Time Protocol) for time alignment, making sequential and historical alarm tracking possible. The built-in timer/schedule function gives users more flexible and accurate time-based control capabilities to reduce false alarms.

With CGI Command, users can access their ioLogik from anywhere via a web browser, which means ioLogik-based surveillance systems can be seamlessly integrated with web-based SCADA even through a firewall.

Co-launched with Click&Go, Moxa's whole new Active OPC Server adopts an active communication structure. The auto tag generation function allows users to automatically update tags to the Active OPC Server without additional settings with just a few clicks in Click&Go. Compared to passive polling communication structures, Active OPC Server saves bandwidth by 80% and makes communication with SCADA 7 times faster. More product information is available at www.moxa.com/product/Remote_IO_Server.htm.

Moxa will hold a press conference on November 26th, at 11:15 (Room Istanbul, CCN East, Floor 2), to discuss Ethernet solutions and redundancy in railway applications. Besides rugged redundant solutions for harsh industrial environments, Moxa will present their strategy for the penetration of the European transportation market.

Industrial computers are often designed to operate reliably in temperatures ranging from -40 to 75℃, allowing the computers to be used for industrial applications subjected to extremely hot or cold temperatures. One of the lasting benefits of wide temperature technology is to make the computers particularly reliable and less prone to failure over long periods under any harsh environment.

Detailed information about the challenges of using embedded computers in wide temperature environments is available in a new Moxa white paper and PowerPoint presentation, both of which can be downloaded free of charge from Moxa's website. The white paper highlights the key elements of embedded computers with the wide temperature feature, and highlight how Moxa overcomes the design challenges of producing wide temperature computers:
http://www.moxa.com/Event/Sys/2008/Wide_Temperature/index.htm

Redundancy is a key factor in achieving high network availability. The proven IKS-6726 establishes network redundancy through Moxa Turbo Ring (recovery time < 20 ms) and redundant power inputs. Perfectly housed in a modular, industrial-grade chassis, the IKS-6726 can be expanded with various media modules, such as RJ45, fiber and SFP ports, for flexible applications.

Taipei, Taiwan, October 17, 2008—Moxa is pleased to announce that in addition to the coveted red dot award, the EDS-728 modular Gigabit Ethernet switch has received a "Good Design Award." In total, 3,023 entries were considered for this year's award. While screening the entries for the 2008 Good Design Awards, judges put emphasis on the perspective of people who use the products and receive the services concerned. Receiving these two significant international awards validates the customer-oriented and attention-to-detail philosophy followed by the EDS-728 design team.

The Good Design Award, which was introduced in 1957 by the former Ministry of International Trade and Industry as the Good Design Selection System and is popularly referred to as the G-Mark System, is the only comprehensive design award in Japan. The judges look well beyond the appearance of products, but also consider a product's influence on industry as well as its ability to enrich society as a whole.

The EDS-728 is an industrial-grade Ethernet switch from Moxa that features a versatile modular platform supporting up to 4 Gigabit Ethernet ports and 24 fast Ethernet ports to provide a high degree of flexibility for network expansion. Top network performance, security, and reliability is assured through the EDS-728's advanced management features, including QoS, IGMP snooping/GMRP, VLAN, LACP, SNMP V1/V2c/V3, and RMON. Additional details about the EDS-728 are available at http://www.moxa.com/product/EDS-728.htm

• Offshore Production: Rugged enough for extreme marine environments
• Onshore Production: Enhance oil well productivity and safety
• Pump Station and Pipeline Monitoring: Ensure continuous flow with Ethernet
• Oil Refining: Improve overall performance and reliability
• ATEX/Class I Division 2 Tutorial
• Real Case Study

We welcome you to visit our website at http://www.moxa.com/Zones/Industrial_Ethernet/Oil_and_Gas/Index.htm to learn more about Moxa's industrial Ethernet solutions for oil and gas automation. You may also contact Moxa by e-mail at info@moxa.com .

These success stories include environmental monitoring, power automation, FAB management, solar energy, factory automation, and security. System integrators, distributors, or anyone who would like to learn more about the latest embedded applications are more than welcome to watch the interactive Flash Demo at



http://www.moxa.com/Event/Sys/2008/EC_Collection/flash/Success%20Story%20Flash.html

In addition to managing the solar energy system, central controllers need to manage peripheral devices, such as traffic signals, as well. Embedded computers can play an important role in this function.

The solar energy industry's goal is to maximize energy efficiency. Embedded computers can be used to achieve this goal by being deployed as controllers for remote monitoring, data acquisition, data logging and protocol conversion when constructing a solar energy system.

Solar energy inverter manufacturers, system integrators, distributors, or anyone who would like to learn more about the latest solar energy applications are invited to consult our new solar energy website and download the white paper.

This white paper highlights the current status of the solar energy industry and how embedded computers can be used in solar energy applications.

The following topics are covered in this white paper:

• The current status of the solar energy market
• How embedded computers can be used in solar energy applications 
• The advantage of using embedded computers in solar energy markets
• The architecture of a typical solar energy application

If you would like to know more about solar energy, please visit at:
http://www.moxa.com/Event/Sys/2008/Solar_Energy/index.htm

• 8 Gigabit Ethernet ports with up to 2 Gigabit SFP fiber-optic ports
• -40 to 75°C operating range (T models)
• Redundant dual 12/24/48 VDC, 18 to 30 VAC power inputs
• Relay warning for power failures and port breaks
• Innovative power-saving design cuts power consumption by up to 62%

Gigabit Ethernet backbones have emerged as the preferred high-speed network solution for demanding applications, such as traffic surveillance, that require high-bandwidth networks. Moxa offers a wide range of Gigabit-enabled Ethernet switches that can be used to build a Gigabit backbone that connects video-over-IP equipment, Ethernet enabled devices, or other Ethernet switches to the control center. Gigabit Ethernet switches offered by Moxa include the EDS-828, a Layer 3 24+4G-port modular Ethernet switch, the EDS-728, a Layer 2 24+4G-port modular Ethernet switch, the EDS-518A, a standalone 16+2G-port Ethernet switch, the EDS-510A, a standalone 7+3G-port Ethernet switch, and the EDS-G308, a standalone full Gigabit 8G-port unmanaged Ethernet switch. Additional information about Moxa's Gigabit Ethernet switches is available at http://www.moxa.com/product/Industrial_Ethernet_Switches.htm . Email inquiries can be sent to info@moxa.com .

* Difference between a general-purpose computer and embedded computer
* Features of an embedded computer
* Communication interface types
* Robust design for harsh environments
* Isolation protection
* Customer-friendly features
* Summary

Moxa provides a rich selection of embedded computers for industrial applications. For details, check our website at www.moxa.com or contact the author, Andrew Hsu, at support@moxa.com .

Click here to download the white paper.

The IA261-I-T/IA262-I-T computers use the Cirrus Logic EP9315 ARM9, 32-bit, 200 MHz RISC CPU. This powerful computing engine supports several useful communication functions, but will not generate too much heat. The built-in 32 MB NOR Flash ROM and 128 MB SDRAM give you enough memory to run your application software directly on the IA261-I-T/IA262-I-T.

The IA261-I-T/IA262-I-T computers support RS-232/422/485, CANbus (IA262-I-T only), digital I/O, come with 2 KV isolation protection, and have dual LAN ports, making them ideal as communication platforms for industrial applications that require network redundancy. In addition, the VGA output interface is suitable for use with SCADA systems in industrial applications, such as manufacturing automation, production line process monitoring, and mining automation, that require VGA and HMI features.

In addition to the standard models, wide temperature (-40 to 75°C) models are available for use in harsh industrial automation environments.

The IA261-I-T/IA262-I-T computers come with Windows CE 6.0 pre-installed, and support general Windows and .NET 2.0 computing environments. This means that programs developed for standard PC operating systems with tools such Embedded Visual C++ or Visual Studio 2005 can run on the IA261-I-T/IA262-I-T without much porting effort.

The IA261-I-T/IA262-I-T are backed by Moxa's generous 5-year warranty, which is an expression of the confidence we have in the quality and durability of our products. 



For more information, please visit the following product webpages:
http://www.moxa.com/product/IA261-I-T_262-I-T.htm

Ultra-rugged IP cameras for outdoors

With its IP66 rating, Moxa's VPort 25 is engineered to withstand rigorous outdoor use and the damaging effects of dirt and water. In addition, the VPort 25 IP camera is resistant to extreme temperature ranges (-40 to 50°C), making it ideal for all weather conditions. The vandal-proof aluminum construction prevents damage from unexpected external forces, and the no-heater/fan-less design promises industrial-grade reliability and extended operation life. The VPort 25 also comes with Power-over-Ethernet capabilities for power redundancy, providing users with maximum installation flexibility and greater cost-savings.

Moxa's VPort 25 features both MJPEG and MPEG4 video compression, two-way audio, and streaming video up to 30 FPS at full D1 (720 x 480) resolution. In addition, the VPort 25 supports intelligent case-open sensor alarms, motion detection, schedule recording, and event triggered alarms. To meet 24-hour surveillance monitoring needs, the VPort 25's automatic day-and-night CCD camera ensures optimal video quality even at night.

Features

• -40 to 50°C operating temperature; heater and fan not required 
• IP66-rated for protection from rain and dust
• Direct-wired power input and PoE for power redundancy
• Up to 30 frames/sec at full D1 (720 x 480) resolution
• One camera lens for both day and night use

The UPort 2210 provides 2 RS-232 ports, and the UPort 2410 provides 4 RS-232 ports. Both converters give users a convenient and efficient solution for connecting serial devices to a PC, and drivers are provided for most Windows operating systems and also Linux kernel 2.6 and above.

Moxa's expertise in USB-to-serial products is built into the new UPort 2210 and UPort 2410 converters, which provide users with reliable solutions at a reasonable price. Some of the more powerful features of the converters are support for Hi-Speed USB 2.0 for up t o 480 Mbps USB transmissions, 921.6 Kbps serial transmission speed, built-in 15 KV ESD protection for all serial ports, and LED indicators for easy troubleshooting. This makes the UPort 2210/2410 especially well suited for mobile, instrumentation, point-of-sale applications, and industrial control devices.

Fixed-base COM mode is designed for users who need to specify the initial COM port number for the UPort's serial ports. This feature could be beneficial if you are developing your own drivers for system integration tasks. In fact, only one click is required to enable Fixed-Base COM mode and set the initial COM port number. The UPort will automatically assign additional COM port numbers in sequence starting from the initial COM number. In this way, you do not need to reconfigure the COM port numbers of the converter's serial ports again and again.

The UPort 2210 and UPort 2410 are the first USB-to-serial products to be Windows 2008 certified. The comprehensive driver support provided by Moxa includes drivers for Windows 2000, XP, 2003, Vista, 2008 (x86/x64), and Linux kernel 2.6.x (x86/x64). Just "leave the driving to us" and save you and your team the headache of programming your own drivers.

• Hi-Speed USB 2.0 for up to 480 Mbps USB transmission
• 921.6 Kbps maximum baudrate for super fast data transmission
• Additional I/O and IRQ not needed
• Built-in 15 KV ESD protection for all serial ports
• Certified drivers provided for Windows 2000, XP, 2003, Vista, 2008, and Linux Kernel 2.6 and Above
• Easy monitoring with LEDs and management software

The convenience of being able to connect devices without the use of wires has led to the unprecedented success of wireless technologies in the commercial sector and these same technologies are beginning to appear in various industrial environments. Choosing Moxa for your industrial wireless solutions offers a number of key benefits including mobility, flexibility, wider coverage, and cost savings. Furthermore, we understand that there are concerns over the confidentiality of data communication being transmitted over the air. Therefore, we engineered the industrial-grade AWK-3121 series to be IEEE 802.11a/b/g compliant, providing enhanced authentication techniques by WPA/WPA2 to improve Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP). In addition to data encryption, the security capabilities of the AWK-3121 series include wireless user authentication and authorization through 802.1x/RADIUS (Remote Authentication User Dial-In Service) and TKIP support, as well as SSID broadcasting disabling and IP packet filters.

The AWK-3121 is ruggedly designed for any harsh industrial environment, including temperatures ranging from 0 to 60°C for standard models, and -40 to 75°C for extended temperature models. In addition, the AWK-3121 comes with DIN-rail or wall mounting, a fan-less design, dual 12 to 48 VDC power inputs, Power-over-Ethernet (PoE), and an IP30 case with LED indicators. With regards to onsite applications, the AWK-3121 will also be equipped with two digital inputs and one relay output. For greater reliability, the AWK-3121 supports STP/RSTP (IEEE802.1D/w) to prevent network looping and increase system availability with a redundant path. In addition, the RS-232 console management provides more flexibility onsite and IP-free management. If you are building a wireless network from scratch, the AWK-3121 is a convenient and reliable solution for industrial wireless applications such as factory automation, transportation automation, power automation, and oil and gas applications. Complete contact information for Moxa is available on our website at www.moxa.com

AWK-3121 Key Features
‧ Industrial wireless Access Point/Bridge/Client with IEEE 802.11a/b/g
‧ Power input by redundant 24 VDC power inputs or PoE
‧ -40 to 75°C operating temperature range (for -T models)
‧ Powerful security with WPA/WPA2/IP packet filters
‧ Console/web-based management
‧ 64-bit and 128-bit WEP
‧ Enabling/disabling SSID broadcasts
‧ 2 digital inputs and 1 relay for monitoring and warning
‧ DIN-rail or wall mounting ability
‧ IP30 protected high-strength metal housing
‧ LED indicators for signal strength (for client mode)

Taipei, Taiwan, July 17, 2008—Moxa's NPort 6000 secure terminal servers are the first products of their type to support the Turbo Ring protocol for cascade topologies. With Turbo Ring, if any segment of the ring is disconnected, the network will recover in less than 100 milliseconds.

Moxa Turbo Ring is a self-healing Ethernet technology that helps end-users minimize downtime caused by network failures. A variety of topologies can be configured using Moxa Turbo Ring to reduce cabling and network planning costs.

The world's fastest fault recovery Ethernet protocols, Moxa's proprietary Turbo Ring and Turbo Ring 2 with a recovery time under 100 milliseconds, are now supported by the NPort 6000 series to ensure that your network connection runs non-stop.

Moxa developed the proprietary Turbo Ring protocol to optimize communication redundancy and achieve a faster recovery time on the network. The Turbo Ring and Turbo Ring V2 protocols identify one NPort 6000 as the master of the network, and then automatically block packets from traveling through any of the network's redundant loops.

In the event that one branch of the ring gets disconnected from the rest of the network, the protocol automatically readjusts the ring so that the part of the network that was disconnected can reestablish contact with the rest of the network.

Note that the Turbo Ring recover time is different for NPort 6000 products and Moxa's managed switches:
> NPort 6000: Recovery time < 100 ms
> Managed switches: Recovery time < 20 ms

Taipei, Taiwan, July 10, 2008—Moxa is pleased to announce the launch of the Remote Monitoring and Alarm theme site , which provides abundant information of how Moxa's intelligent Ethernet I/O can benefit building up an active remote monitoring and alarm system. With 21 years of expertise in producing industrial communications products, Moxa offers a wide spectrum of reliable and integrated solutions that are well-suited for applications of remote monitoring and alarm systems.

Moxa's remote monitoring and alarm theme site shows how different products can be synchronized and integrated seamlessly to create a powerful remote monitoring and alarm solution. In addition, we collected 12 real case studies to give readers a clear idea of how to apply Moxa's products and solutions for their own applications. The solutions cover a diversity of applications, including environmental monitoring, energy services and power distribution, transportation, security and surveillance, facility management, and machine monitoring and productivity systems.

With Moxa's patented Click&Go™ logic, users will only need to spend few minutes to configure the combinations of events that will trigger alarms. Perhaps one of the most attractive features of Click&Go™ logic is that configuration requires absolutely no programming. Moxa's Active Ethernet I/O products include versatile event collection and handling, and the optional LCD module for PC-free on-site management make installing remote alarms both friendly and easy. These functions are designed to reduce the effort required for configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting. With Moxa's Active Ethernet I/O solutions, configuring an intelligent remote monitoring and alarm system can be done intuitively, and with only a few clicks of the mouse.

The ioLogik E2214 is a stand-alone Active Ethernet I/O product with 6 digital inputs and 6 relay outputs. The ioLogik E2214 is designed to record counts with its built-in relay outputs and can be connected to digital switches, alarm lights, buzzers, and warning sirens over Ethernet and IP-based networks. In the event of a power failure, the ioLogik E2214 is able to record final counts before power is fully down, making it suitable for high voltage applications, such as facility management, building automation, security systems, and home automation.

To provide the best fit for remote monitoring and alarm systems, the ioLogik E2242 comes with 4 analog inputs and 12 configurable DIOs built-in. The I/O combination provided by the ioLogik E2242 allows one analog input channel to trigger up to 3 digital outputs, such as local High-High, High, and Low alarms, without the use of a local PC or RTU. Furthermore, applications such as remote monitoring for fire, intrusion detection, power supply status, oil tanks, etc., can now be done with a single analog/digital mix I/O module.

The ioLogik E2262 is an 8 thermocouple input and 4 digital output Active Ethernet I/O product that can extend the length of your sensors' wiring by a factor of 10. For example, the usual length of a J-Type sensor is 10 meters, but the ioLogik E2262 can accept 100 meters of J-Type TC wiring. Furthermore, the ioLogik E2262 has two sets of cold junction compensation and digital filtering. Calibration, linearization and calculation are based on the devices traced by NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology) and stored in the memory to eliminate these factors as a potential source of error. The ioLogik E2262's temperature module is also well suited for wider range temperature applications like facility automation, HVAC, heating systems, and boiler systems.

Taipei, Taiwan, July 01, 2008 --- Moxa is pleased to annouce that our MGate MB3170/3270 Modbus gateway has received the 2008 Taiwan Excellence and Good Design awards. Taiwan Excellence is the highest accolade awarded to products in innovation. It heralds Taiwan's ascent to world-class quality in product innovation, design and manufacturing. Moreover, MGate 3270I received the Good Design Award which is a commendation of a product's design, quality, function, and value-added features. The MB3170 and MB3270 are advanced Modbus gateways that provide maximum flexibility for integrating industrial Modbus networks of all types and sizes. They are designed to integrate Modbus TCP, ASCII, and RTU devices in almost any master and slave combination, including serial master to serial slave, or simultaneous serial and Ethernet masters. A special priority control feature allows urgent commands to obtain immediate response. All models are ruggedly constructed, DIN-rail mountable, and offer built-in optical isolation for serial signals as an option.

The MB3170/3270 can integrate the Modbus TCP with the Modbus RTU/ASCII without modifying the existing Modbus RTU/ASCII architecture or software. With the serial redirector function, a serial master can maintain direct access to serial slave devices through a specially mapped serial port. This allows the serial and TCP masters to access serial slaves simultaneously.

The MGate 3170/3270 series include smart routing for enhanced compatibility with existing Modbus networks. The smart routing feature was developed to manage slave IDs between Modbus interfaces. A user-defined slave ID table on the MGate MB3000 routes requests to the correct serial port and even allows the use of virtual IDs. Instead of requiring a network socket for each port, a TCP master can use just one socket connection to command serial slaves on every serial port.

The most beneficial feature of the MGate 3170/3270 series for industrial applications is dual power input. For example, if power from one source is interrupted, the MGate 3170/3270 can still receive power through another port. Another good industrial design feature is the MGate 3170/3270's slim case which allows users to conserve a great deal of equipment storage space. In addition, clients can choose DIN-rail or wall mounting for the device, depending on their application needs.
For more informatin about MGate 3170/3270 series, please contact Moxa directly or your regional Moxa distributor for more informaiton.

• Easy configuration
• Slave mode supports 16 TCP masters and up to 62 serial slaves at the same time
• Master mode supports 32 TCP slaves at the same time
• Emergency request tunnels ensure QoS control
• Serial redirector function provided
• Embedded Modbus protocol analyzer
• Redundant dual DC power inputs
• Built-in Ethernet cascading for easy wiring

Taipei, Taiwan, June 25, 2008—Moxa has announced the release of the DA-682, a brand new x86-based rackmount embedded computer with modular flexibility.

The DA-682 computer uses the Intel x86 processor and has a VGA port, 4 Gigabit Ethernet ports, 8 RS-232/422/485 serial ports with optical isolation, a CompactFlash, and USB port, and comes in a standard 19-inch, 2U high form factor.

One of the most important features of the DA-682 is that it comes with 2 PCI slots for inserting expansion modules. Moxa provides a variety of communication modules, including an 8-port RS-232/422/485 module (both DB9 and terminal block versions are available, both with isolation), and a 4-port 10/100 Mbps LAN module. Users can also swap in their own universal PCI board to add additional ports. The friendly design gives users the advantage of being able to swap out modules quickly and easily.

The DA-682's robust design makes it suitable for industrial automation applications that require standard 19-inch rackmount solutions, such as power automation, transportation, and oil and gas. Another plus is that the serial ports come with 2 KV of optical isolation protection to guarantee communication reliability in harsh industrial environments.

The DA-682 runs Linux, WinCE 6.0, or Windows XP Embedded, all of which are preinstalled, to provide a friendly environment for developing sophisticated application software. The software support that Moxa provides makes the programmer's job easier, and helps programmers develop bug-free code quickly and at a lower cost.
Taken together, these features make the DA-682 an ideal solution for use with a wide array of industrial automation applications.

Rcore provides customers with a complete range of products, ready-to-use software, and top service and quality. Moxa's Rcore concept provides users with an integrated ready-to-run embedded platform that speeds up and reduces the effort required for system development.

Moxa provides greater versatility by offering users a wide range of x86-based and RISC-based embedded computers. Moxa's industrial embedded computers are customer-driven and support features that provide users with a reliable platform for building the most optimal embedded solutions at the lowest effort and cost.

Moxa's embedded computers come with the operating system pre-installed. In addition, a variety of middleware and sample code are readily available. The OS includes the kernel, drivers, root file system, Pthread, shared memory, and message queue pre-installed. The middleware is security, database, web services, firewall, and VPN ready, and sample code is available for serial port programming, socket programming, and WDT programming.

Moxa ensures reliable quality and service by providing products with a longer MTBF, 5-year warranty, easy to access technical support, RMA service, customer satisfaction management, and Moxa Technical Support Certification (MTSC).

With a complete product range, impressive software value, and reliable service and quality, Moxa Rcore keeps the lead time for AP development to a minimum.

Taipei, Taiwan, June 12, 2008 — Moxa is pleased to announce that a new series of industrial unmanaged Ethernet switches, the EDS-200A Series, is now available. EDS-200A switches are one of the most reliable unmanaged Ethernet switches on the industrial market today. This new series includes both 5 and 8-port models that come with a rugged, IP30 protected, aluminum housing with slim form factor, and redundant dual power inputs with 9.6 to 60 VDC or 18 to 30 VAC to give users greater flexibility for a variety of industrial applications. In addition, the wide operating temperature range (-10 to 60°C) and DIN-rail or wall mounting capability make the plug-and-play EDS-200A Ethernet switches suitable for industrial Ethernet applications.

The EDS-200A series provides redundant dual power inputs and can operate on either 12/24/48 VDC (9.6 to 60 VDC) or 18 to 30 VAC. Supporting such a wide range of power inputs makes the switches suitable for a variety of industrial applications. The two power inputs can be connected simultaneously to live AC or DC power sources. If one of the power inputs fails, the other live source enhances system reliability by backing up the Ethernet switch's power needs automatically.

The aluminum housing with industrial IP30 protection is great for thermal conductivity since aluminum has better heat dissipation properties than steel. "Developing a good design for dealing with heat dissipation is very important for electrical products deployed in harsh industrial environments, which are often subject to abnormally high temperatures due to a lack air conditioning or poor ventilation. The EDS-200A 's aluminum housing provides an efficient means of removing heat, and goes a long way to ensuring that your network operation is reliable." said Jerry Sun, Moxa product manager.

Features

• 10/100BaseT(X) (RJ45 connector), 100BaseFX (multi-mode, SC or ST connector)
• Redundant dual 9.6 to 60 VDC, 18 to 30 VAC power inputs
• IP30 aluminum housing with slim form factor
• -10 to 60°C operating temperature range
• DIN-Rail and wall mounting ability

Additional information about the EDS-200A is available at www.moxa.com . E-mail inquiries can be sent to info@moxa.com

The EM-2260 embedded module is designed for system integration and software development in industrial applications. This mini-size core module can be easily integrated into systems for implementation in related industrial applications, such as data acquisition and control systems. The EM-2260 comes with the Windows CE 6.0 operating system that accelerates the development process, helping you reduce the time to market. You can build applications that have a powerful serial communication capability, but which are still small in size. The EM-2260 is well-suited for control systems that use a distributed, embedded architecture, such as the systems used by gas stations, vending machines, and ticketing machines.

The EM-2260 comes with four software-selectable RS-232/422/485 serial ports for attaching different types of industrial devices. In addition, the Cirrus Logic EP9315 ARM9 32-bit 200 MHz processor promises a powerful performance for system operation. The two auto-sensing 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports default to the higher 100M speed when available, and ensure network connectivity redundancy. In addition, the VGA output interface is suitable for use with SCADA systems in industrial applications, such as factory automation, production line process monitoring and mining automation, that require VGA and HMI features. Moreover, 8 DI and 8 DO channels help users easily trigger digital output signals and control external digital devices. These features are better suited for today's equipment and R&D engineers can spend less effort developing related software.

The ready-to-run Windows CE 6.0 operating system allows you to minimize your effort in system development, and get your product to market in no time.

The EM-2260 Development Kit can be ordered separately for evaluating the EM-2260 embedded module. An EM embedded module and an EM-2260-DK carrier board are included for setting up a basic layout. The kit makes it easy for users to evaluate the functionality of the EM-2260. You can develop and integrate specific systems on the module in advance to make the embedded module completely compatible with industrial systems and applications.

Every embedded computer offered by Moxa is pre-installed with operating system, middleware, and sample code. This provides programmers with a user-friendly environment for application development, reducing the effort required for system integration.

The sample code for serial port programming provides an interface for accessing Moxa's advanced ASIC chip used for serial communications, and increasing extensibility and data throughput for serial communications. The sample code also helps users access a wide range of both standard and non-standard baudrates up to 921.6 Kbps. This is an important feature when using serial devices that do not support the baudrates used in typical Windows and Linux programming. In addition, the sample code helps developers easily select the RS-232, RS-422, or RS-485 serial interface.

Moxa's sample code for socket programming helps users deal with complex client-server applications, ensuring stable data communications for embedded applications.

Moxa provides sample code for implementing a watchdog function that automatically invokes a system reboot when the system hangs unexpectedly.

Moxa's sample code for embedded applications makes it easier for users to create and deploy new systems—more quickly and with less effort. The sample code not only speeds up product development, but also helps ensure that the code you create is efficient and bug-free. Moxa provides sample code for a wide range of embedded applications. For details, please contact the author of the white paper, Dr. CF Lin, at support@moxa.com .
Click here to download the white paper.

The CP-102UF smart Universal PCI boards are designed for industrial automation applications that require a long distance, multi-point, PC-based data acquisition solution. The boards are compatible with all popular operating systems, and each of the 2 serial ports support data rates up to 921.6 Kbps. In addition, the CP-102UF boards work with both 3.3V and 5V PCI buses, allowing them to be installed in virtually any available PC server.

With a maximum data transmission distance of 40 km (with the single-mode model), the CP-102UF cards beat the 15 meter maximum for RS-232, and even the 1.2 km maximum for RS-422/485. For many industrial applications, an even bigger benefit is that optical fiber isolates the data from dangerous increases in ground potential, ground loops, and electrical EMI/RFI electromagnetic radiation.

Ring Operation
With the CP-102UF card, your PC can be included as one node of a fiber ring formed using Moxa's own TCF-142 serial-to-fiber converter. Since each TCF-142 has two fiber ports and one serial port, PCs that are part of the ring will be able to communicate with serial devices connected to the ring. Once the ring has been set up, simply use the DIP switches to configure the CP-102UF to ''Ring mode.'' When one node transmits a signal, the signal travels around the ring until it returns back to the transmitting unit, which then blocks the signals. With the CP-102UF, you can set up fiber rings that are up to 100 km in total length.

Features

• Extend serial transmission distance up to 40 km
• Supports ''Ring'' and ''Point-to-Point'' transmission modes
• 921.6 Kbps maximum baudrate for super fast data transmission
• Guards against electronic degradation and chemical corrosion
• Full drivers support for Windows, WinCE 5.0, Linux, and Unix
• Easy maintenance with on-board LED display and management software
• Compatible with 3.3/5V PCI and PCI-X
• The CP-102UF is available by end of April. For more information, please contact your respective sales directly.

Power substations apply sophisticated networks for data acquisition and access control. Serial devices such as meters and power-generation equipment are frequently located at the substations and linked to the control room through device servers over Ethernet. To address the increasing demand for reliable networking data communication, system integrators must invest in developing software for redundancy system control and communication to ensure reliability. Designed with ''Redundant COM'' feature, the CN2600 series enable continuous device connection to the PC host even in the event of daily operational network failure, and without any programming difficulties.

Dual Ethernet and Dual Host for Data Transmission Backup
Redundancy is a key requirement for numerous industrial applications. Different solutions have been designed to ensure systems continue running during equipment or software failure. Special ''watchdog'' hardware is necessary to implement hardware redundancy, and a "token" switching mechanism is required at the software level. Consolidating both physical hardware and software-level specifications, the CN2600 series offer an easy-to-use network redundancy solution with network connection.

The ''Redundant COM'' mode of the CN2600 series is specially designed for redundant connection between serial devices and a host computer. Employing the two built-in LAN ports on the CN2600, the host computer connects to the terminal server via two independent LANs. If one LAN fails, data will continue to be transmitted between the serial devices and the host using the other LAN. The most significant advantage of MOXA's ''Redundant COM'' mode is that the LAN switchover is instantaneous. Data transmission between the host and the serial devices is not interrupted or delayed even if one of the LANs fails.

The CN2600 can also be used to establish ''dual host'' redundancy, where two separate hosts connect to the serial devices via two separate networks. Should one of the hosts fail, data continues to be transmitted between the serial devices and the second host over the other LAN. They also can used to establish ''dual power'' redundancy, dual power contains two power inputs and redundant internal power suppliers to ensure console port and LANs port availability in the event of the power circuit failure.

Using these features to secure data transmission in mission-critical environments, the CN2600 terminal server series is a perfect fit for the modern power market that provides redundant data communication without the need to develop complex software applications.

MOXA is a leading manufacturer of device networking products. For more information about serial-to-Ethernet solutions, visit www.moxa.com or contact MOXA at info@moxa.com.

Features

• LCM control panel for easy on-site management
• Dual LAN redundancy with two IP addresses and two MAC addresses
• Redundant COM with two active network connections
• Dual host redundancy
• Dual AC power input
• Real COM/TTY drivers for Window and Linux
• 2KV isolation protection

Reliable and Redundant Process Control Networks
Reliability is always a critical concern for process control networks. For example, a sudden breakdown in a DCS system could cause big problems for the production line. Keeping this kind of large and sophisticated system running smoothly and without interruption is a big challenge for system designers. To maximize network availability, Moxa's Ethernet switches and serial device servers support ring redundancy with a fast 20 ms recovery time and dual VAC/VDC power inputs. The redundant ring topology ensures a fault-tolerant network for critical processes.

Intelligent Remote Control and Monitoring Solutions for Harsh Environments
Harsh environmental conditions have the potential to disrupt critical operations in the oil, gas, and petrochemical industries. Extreme temperatures, explosive conditions, vibration, rain, and dust are some of the challenges that must be overcome by system designers when establishing a reliable communication architecture. In addition, long distances between devices and control hosts often complicate the effort.

To address these issues, Moxa's device networking platforms come with rugged protection that conforms to professional safety approvals and certifications for safe operation in hazardous conditions. With features such as Class I Div. 2/Zone 2 approval, extended temperature tolerances, redundant network topologies, high MTB ratings with fanless design, and intelligent management functions, products are available for nearly any facet of these important industries.

Developing Integrated IP-networked Security and Surveillance Systems
Surveillance monitoring requires the simultaneous transmission of video, voice, and data over a single network. Efficient use of bandwidth is particularly important if surveillance systems are to achieve real-time monitoring. However, the challenge is even greater if the system involves a large number of I/O applications. Moxa’s Active Ethernet I/O architecture requires far less bandwidth than traditional polling architectures. I/O status can be reported automatically and controlled based on user-specified conditions to reduce the incidence of false alarms and conserve precious bandwidth.

Moxa's IP video surveillance solutions includes video encoders, video decoders, and IP cameras, all of which feature wide operating temperatures, redundant power inputs, robust hardware protection, and optional fiber-optic support. These features make these solutions ideally suited for use with distributed surveillance systems at outdoor sites, which could include sea beds and deserts. Advanced IGMP Multicast and QoS network protocols are supported for optimized bandwidth management.

Choose from Moxa's industrial Ethernet switches, industrial video networking products, and Ethernet I/O products when you need a straightforward solution for building hazard-free, centralized networks, and safe surveillance monitoring systems for distributed control systems. 

Time to Market Platform for Embedded Computing
Moxa’s entire range of embedded computers, plus a variety of industrial embedded applications, will be displayed. Moxa will present how the combination of a robust hardware design, the easy-to-use “Rcore Value” software suite, and service and quality, make Moxa’s embedded computers ideal for establishing embedded systems quickly and with the least amount of effort. In addition, a “Time to Market Platform for Embedded Computing” will be highlighted. By presenting comprehensive industrial-grade embedded solutions from an IT field perspective, Moxa is providing industry professionals with a great opportunity to learn the best way to solve some of the industry’s toughest computing problems.

Intelligent Remote Monitoring and Alarms
Moxa offers a “One Network” solution that integrates data, video, and voice into one network in an optimal way. Moxa’s “active” I/O solutions, which feature a no-programming-needed event-reaction logic, are one of the keys to realizing an efficient one-network application. “Active” I/O solutions do away with the inefficient polling that can occupy large amounts of network bandwidth and delay event messages. Moxa will provide a live demonstration that shows how Active Ethernet I/O alarms can be triggered by more than one sensor input, and as a result cause a substantial reduction in the occurrence of false alarms.

Reliability and Redundancy in Networking
Moxa provides a wide range of leading industrial device networking technologies, including redundant ring on an Ethernet backbone, redundant ring for serial-to-Ethernet communication, dual-LAN redundancy, and various back-up mechanisms for when the Ethernet fails. Moxa’s solutions are helping system integrators around the world design reliable, easy-to-manage network architectures.

Industrial Wireless Solutions
Moxa offers a variety of solutions for industrial wireless networking, including WWAN (Wireless Wide Area Network), WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network), and WPAN (Wireless Personal Area Network). Devices can be connected to a wireless network with Moxa's industrial-grade wireless products (802.11a/b/g) or cellular IP modems (GSM/GPRS/EDGE). In particular, the OnCell G3100 IP modem and AWK-1100/1200 access points are both designed specifically for harsh industrial environments.

Moxa will display its newest products, such as the world’s first serial-over-fiber cards, 19” chassis serial converters, industrial USB hubs, and rackmount Ethernet switches. In addition, several live demonstration units will be available to illustrate industrial automation applications, including Gigabit Ethernet switches, network management software for monitoring Ethernet infrastructure, active Ethernet I/O solutions, and video networking products.

Come see Moxa at Computex Taipei 2008 in Hall 1, at booths A533 to A538. Visitors will be able to learn about many recent developments in industrial technology and experience Moxa’s “A+ customer experience.” Industry professionals will be on hand to answer visitors’ questions on a number of topics, including embedded computing solutions for industrial automation and networking solutions that provide maximum reliability and seamless integration.

The VPort 251's hardware features are specially designed for IP video surveillance applications. A BNC video connector allows the connection of any analog video source. Video signals are digitized and compressed using the MJPEG or MPEG4 codec and can be streamed anywhere on the network through the VPort's 10/100 Mbps Ethernet port. Analog cameras can be powered directly from the VPort 251 using its built-in loop-through power output, and PTZ cameras can be controlled through the VPort's RS-232/422/485 interface. The VPort's transparent PTZ function allows cameras to be controlled remotely over the network without requiring any new hardware or software.

Other features include motion detection, alarms for signal loss, alarm-triggered snapshots, 2-way audio over the network, RSTP (real-time streaming protocol), and QoS to ensure high network priority for video data.

• Video streams at full D1 (720 x 480) resolution and 30 FPS
• Bi-directional audio over the network for communication with remote administrative center
• Loop-through power output to power video cameras
• Transparent PTZ function for remote camera control using legacy PTZ controller
• SDK and 4-channel video surveillance software

The VPort D351 can continuously monitor and track events from analog CCTV systems by switching between up to 64 different video sources at a maximum line resolution of 540 TVL. The video streams can be selected manually by web server, or automatically by scanning within a set time interval. Moreover, the VPort D351 with 2 DIs located on the top panel, can be used to create two control buttons for up and down video source selection. When an event is trigged, the video stream is instantly inserted to provide warning in real time, so that engineers can handle field site situations at once.

The VPort D351 is the only video decoder on the market today that provides the ability to synchronize the control of remote PTZ cameras from the control center, without the need to install a separate driver for each PTZ camera. The Moxa VPort D351 enables users to handle remote PTZ control through a web interface, and adjust the direction and zoom setting of the camera.

• Decode MJPEG and MPEG4 video streams to analog video signal automatically
• Manual selection or automatic scanning from up to 64 video sources
• 2-way (1 in/1 out) audio supported
• Transparent PTZ control with legacy PTZ controller
• SNMP for network management

As with the UC-7408, the UC-7408-T is an Intel Xscale RISC-based, front-end embedded computer with robust, fanless, and low power consumption design. It features 8 DI/DO channels, 8 RS-232/422/485 serial ports, dual 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports, PCMCIA, and a CF expansion slot. The UC-7408-T can operate reliably in temperatures ranging from -40 to 75°C, and provides an embedded computing solution for the following situations:

• Applications in outdoor locations, including deserts and mountains, where it is difficult or costly to build a climate-controlled shelter for sensitive electronic equipment
• Applications in indoor locations, such as factory floors, where equipment must be placed near machines that generate extreme heat
• Mobile or mixed applications in harsh environments, such as in the military, where machines must operate reliably in both low and high temperatures

The following UC-7408-T wide temperature models are available:

• UC-7408-T-LX
  RISC-based embedded computer with the Intel XScale IXP-422, 8 serial ports, 8 DI channels, 8 DO channels, dual LANs, PCMCIA, CompactFlash, wide temperature operation, Linux 2.4
• UC-7408-T-CE
  RISC-based embedded computer with the Intel XScale IXP-422, 8 serial ports, 8 DI channels, 8 DO channels, dual LANs, PCMCIA, CompactFlash, wide temperature operation, WinCE 5.0
• UC-7408-T-LX Plus
  RISC-based embedded computer with the Intel XScale IXP-425, 8 serial ports, 8 DI channels, 8 DO channels, dual LANs, PCMCIA, USB, CompactFlash, wide temperature operation, Linux 2.6

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The launch of the OnCell G3100 IP modem represents an exciting development for industrial cellular wireless applications. Compared with the OnCell G2100 modems launched one year ago, the OnCell G3100 industrial IP modems go one step further by offering more advanced features for high-speed transmission.

Ethernet Modem mode is designed for use with legacy operating systems, such as MS-DOS, that do not support TCP/IP networks. Connecting a properly configured OnCell G3100 port to the MS-DOS computer's serial port allows you to use legacy software to transmit data over the cellular network, even though the software was originally designed to transmit data over a modem. This is accomplished by converting dialed AT commands into IP format.

If your ISP can only provide you with a private IP for your cellular connection, the IP address could change frequently. In this case, the connection between the host and your serial device will be offline until you can reconfigure the IP address in the cellular IP modem. However, with “Reverse Real COM mode,” the Moxa driver that comes with the OnCell G3100 IP modem can establish a transparent connection from the serial device to host side by mapping the serial port to a local COM port on the host computer.

The OnCell G3100 IP modem provides three types of connection mode for GSM/GPRS/EDGE: Always ON, Inactivity Timeout, and Remote Host Recovered, providing users with greater versatility, and helping to reduce the total operational cost.

The OnCell G3100 IP modem comes with a full TCP/IP stack to make it easy to connect to the cellular network. Three modes are supported: TCP Server, TCP Client, and UDP. Whichever mode is used, once a connection is established, the two sides of the connection can both send and receive data.

The 2 digital inputs and 1 relay output built into the OnCell G3100 IP modem make it unique among similar products on the market. The advantage to the user is that system maintainers can be notified immediately if the Ethernet network or power source gets disconnected. The OnCell G3100 IP modems can send out warnings by e-mail, SNMP trap, or SMS, to allow prompt reaction to emergency situations.

The OnCell G3100 IP modem comes equipped with RS-232 or RS-232/422/485 interfaces with 15 KV ESD surge protection built in, and the industrial form factor supports DIN-rail. In addition, The OnCell G3100 IP modem has a 12 to 48 VDC power input. The OnCell G3100 IP modem can benefit from a cellular wireless infrastructure for demanding, industrial-grade applications, such as environmental monitoring, substation automatic meter reading, security automation and information display panels.

Additional information about the OnCell G3100 Series is available at www.moxa.com. Email inquiries can be sent to info@moxa.com.

ABB, a global leader in power and automation technologies, is well known for its high-performance industrial automation solutions, and for working hard to eliminate any adverse affects that the manufacturing process has on the environment. Industrial automation engineers around the world trust ABB to use only the most stringent testing standards during the certification process, and consequently, they can be certain that Moxa's EDS series of industrial Ethernet switches are of the highest quality, and have excellent capability.

Additional information about Moxa's EDS-line of Ethernet switches is available on Moxa's website at http://www.moxa.com/product/Industrial_Ethernet_Switches.htm

Products that have earned the Industrial IT certificate are guaranteed to be of high quality, and to be compatible with the family of the Industrial IT certified products. The fact that Moxa's EDS-line of Ethernet switches has received IIT certification, together with excellent features such as redundant Turbo Ring, Tagged VLAN, QoS, IGMP snooping, and a wide operating temperature (-40 to 75°C ), make the switches suitable for use with a wide range of industrial automation applications.

The red dot design award is one of the world's most renowned and respected awards for product design. Winners have been selected every year since 1995 under the auspice of Design Zentrum Nordrhein Westfalen, with recipients highly regarded around the world.

The EDS-728 is an Ethernet switch from Moxa that features a versatile modular platform supporting up to 4 Gigabit Ethernet ports and 24 fast Ethernet ports. Different port configurations are easily achieved by using different modules. Gigabit and fast Ethernet modules are available with SFP, fiber, or copper interfaces to handle different Ethernet media and bandwidth requirements for specific applications. A rich set of panel LEDs provides users with a clear view of the operation status for easier fault detection and troubleshooting. Additional details about the EDS-728 are available at www.moxa.com/product/EDS-728

Hannover Messe is the No.1 event of the year for industrial business, and is an important platform for introducing technical innovations. At this four day event, Moxa will feature comprehensive communication networking solutions that meet the stringent requirements of the following vertical markets:

• Power Automation
• Transportation
• Factory Automation
• Environmental Monitoring

The Moxa booth will include a special vertical market section displaying products that offer a high level of reliability and redundancy for Ethernet-based communications.

IEC 61850-3 certified switches
The PowerTrans series of 19-inch rackmount form factor switches are IEC 61850-3 certified to provide the highest level of reliability. The switches feature built-in Turbo Ring technology for faster network fault recovery, fanless operation, wide operating temperature range of -40 to 85°C, and high EMI immunity for electric utility substation environments.

Redundant Serial-to-Ethernet connections
With the release of the CN2600 redundant terminal server with patented Redundant COM technology, Moxa has taken the lead in the secure terminal server market. The CN2600 can support two separate active network connections and two host computers to allow ''zero data switching time.''

Rugged Embedded Computers with multi LAN
The innovative DA-682 x86-based computers come in a 19-inch, 2U high form factor. Embedded with four Gigabit Ethernet ports and eight serial ports with optical isolation, the DA-682 is an ideal solution for use in a wide array of industrial automation applications.

Wireless is still one of the hottest industrial markets around
At this year's MESSE exhibition, Moxa will be introducing industrial strength wireless solutions that give users an easy way to future-proof their automation applications.

Come visit booth C60 in Hall 9 to experience Moxa's complete line of products. Whether you're interested in the latest trends, or are looking for the most efficient networking solutions that provide maximum reliability and seamless integration for industrial automation, you're sure to find what you're looking for at HANNOVER MESSE 2008.

The IA261-I/262-I embedded computers come with 2 (IA262-I) or 4 (IA261-I) RS-232/422/485 serial ports, dual CANbus ports (IA262-I only), dual Ethernet ports, 8 digital input channels, 8 digital output channels, VGA output, 2 USB hosts, and a CompactFlash socket. The computers are housed in a compact, IP40 protected, industrial-strength aluminum case.

Powerful embedded computing platform
The IA261-I/262-I computers use the Cirrus Logic EP9315 ARM9, 32-bit, 200 MHz RISC CPU. This powerful computing engine supports several useful communication functions, but will not generate too much heat. The built-in 32 MB NOR Flash ROM and 128 MB SDRAM give you enough memory to run your application software directly on the IA261-I/262-I.

Multiple connection options for data communication
The IA261-I/262-I computers support RS-232/422/485, CANbus, come with 2 KV isolation protection, and have dual LAN ports, making them ideal as communication platforms for industrial applications that require network redundancy. Also, the DI/DO channels with 3 KV optical isolation protection can ensure a reliable and stable system operation. Meanwhile, the VGA output interface is suitable for use with SCADA systems in industrial applications, such as factory automation, production line process monitoring, and mining automation, that require VGA and HMI features.

Wide temperature models for harsh industrial environments
In addition to the standard models, wide temperature (-40 to 75°C) models are available for use in harsh industrial automation environments.

Windows CE 6.0 pre-installed
The IA261-I/262-I computers come with Windows CE 6.0 pre-installed, and support general Windows and .NET 2.0 computing environments. This means that programs developed for standard PC operating systems with tools such Embedded Visual C++ or Visual Studio 2005 can run on the IA261/262 without much porting effort.

5-year warranty
As an expression of confidence in the IA261-I/262-I’s durability, Moxa is including a generous 5-year warranty. With the generous warranty and Moxa's reputation for excellent quality, users can be assured of reliable performance for years to come.

For more information, please visit the following product webpages:
http://www.moxa.com/product/IA261-I_IA262-I.htm

Gigabit Ethernet performance and redundancy
Networks are increasingly expected to support high-bandwidth applications such as video and audio over IP, and Gigabit Ethernet infrastructures are used to guarantee bandwidth and availability. Gigabit modules of the EDS-728 support Moxa's Turbo Ring for fiber network redundancy, which can recover from network disconnections within 20 ms. The Turbo Ring is designed to handle a wide variety of infrastructures through functions such as ring coupling and dual-homing, and the EDS-728's four Gigabit ports ensures high bandwidth communication between connected rings. The powerful combination of bandwidth, flexible architecture, and fault recovery make the EDS-728 a very attractive redundant networking solution for critical industrial systems.

Modular design for maximum flexibility
The EDS-728's modular design allows the switch to be expanded through interchangeable Gigabit and Fast Ethernet modules with SFP, copper, and fiber optic (SC/ST) connectors. Moxa's innovative switch design provides users with the flexibility to handle future network needs and has received industry recognition, including the iF Product Design award and Honourable Mention" red dot design award that represents a guarantee of outstanding product quality.

• Up to 4 Gigabit and 24 Fast Ethernet ports with copper or fiber optic connectors
• Gigabit Turbo Ring and RSTP/STP (IEEE 802.1W/D) for Ethernet redundancy
• QoS, IGMP snooping/GMRP, VLAN, LACP, SNMP V1/V2c/V3, and RMON
• IEEE 802.1X and https/SSL for network security
• Automatic backup of system configuration

3-in-1 serial interface for maximum flexibilty and portability

Laptop computers are a convenient tool for accessing networks and testing devices on-site, but many have only USB ports and no serial ports.Converters that allow PCs to connect to an industrial bus over a USB port have therefore become increasingly popular. However, there are three different interfaces for industrial serial communication. Most converters are only able to support one or two of these interfaces,forcing field engineers to keep several different converters on hand.With its compact size and flexible 3-in-1 RS-232/422/485 interface, the UPort 1150 provides engineers with a single solution that easily handles a variety of legacy serial devices. It is suitable for mobile,instrumentation, and point-of-sale applications.

The UPort 1150I offers enhanced reliability with a rugged metal housing and2 KV DC optical isolation protection. It is specifically designed for data acquisition equipment in harsh environments. Electrical spikes can potentially shut down an assembly line or an entire plant, so it is critical that they are properly managed. In worst-case scenarios,facilities can suffer extensive damage. With the isolation protection provided by the UPort 1150I, host computers are protected from potentially damaging electrical spikes.

Designed for convenience

With the UPort 1150 and 1150I, PCs can easily obtain a COM port to connect to serial devices. Moxa has also made it easy for engineers to verify the assigned COM port number. Simply hold the mouse pointer over the UPort icon in the Windows System Tray to see the assigned COM port. If multiple UPorts are connected, the COM port numbers for every UPort will be shown.

Features

• 3-in-1 serial interface supporting RS-232, RS-422, RS-485 (both 2 and 4-wire)
• 2 KV optical isolation for industrial-grade protection (UPort 1150I)
• 15 KV ESD protection
• Up to 12 Mbps USB data rate
• Drivers for Linux 2.6 and Windows 98, ME, 2000, XP, 2003, Vista, CE 5.0
• Compatible with Hi-Speed USB 2.0
• LEDs for modem status (UPort 1150I)
  

For more information on the UPort 1150 and 1150I or other USB-to-serial solutions, contact info@moxa.com or visit www.moxa.com.

Maintaining a high standard of reliability is essential for protecting against electrical surges and EMI, extreme temperature variations, and other environmental threats found in substation automation applications. IEC 61850-3 specifies environmental and EMI immunity requirements for network equipment in substations. IEEE 1613 is another industry standard that offers error free device operation for challenging substation automation applications. Moxa's PowerTrans series of substation Ethernet switches, which comply fully with IEC 61850-3 and IEEE 1613, are reliable and resilient to data loss when exposed to various EMI conditions—an absolute must for flawless operation in substations subject to temperature extremes. The PowerTrans Ethernet switches are designed for completely fanless operation within a wide temperature range of -40 to +85°C. The PT-7828 and PT-7728 switches feature full-fiber configuration with a maximum of 18+4G fiber ports to support long-haul and EMI immunity communications.

The PT series supports Turbo Ring, which guarantees faster network fault recovery (under 20 milliseconds) and standard STP or RSTP redundant protocols. In addition to a single ring redundancy structure, Turbo Ring also supports multiple ring coupling topologies, such as "Ring coupling," "Dual homing," and "Dual Ring" for flexible configuration. Maximum uptime is enhanced by the use of dual redundant power supplies (24/48 VDC or 110/220 VDC/VAC), and modularity gives users more choices of transmission media and bandwidth to fit specific applications, and in addition makes the implementation of future plant upgrades and expansions easier. The PT series also meets NEMA TS2 requirements for traffic control equipment, which when combined with EN50155 and EN50121-4 compliance makes the switches suitable for railway applications.

Power substations apply sophisticated networks for data acquisition and access control. Serial devices such as meters and power-generation equipment are frequently located at the substations and linked to the control room through device servers over Ethernet. To address the increasing demand for reliable networking data communication, system integrators must invest in developing software for redundancy system control and communication to ensure reliability. Designed with “Redundant COM” feature, the CN2600 series enable continuous device connection to the PC host even in the event of daily operational network failure, and without any programming difficulties.

Dual Ethernet and Dual Host for Data Transmission Backup
Redundancy is a key requirement for numerous industrial applications. Different solutions have been designed to ensure systems continue running during equipment or software failure. Special “watchdog” hardware is necessary to implement hardware redundancy, and a "token" switching mechanism is required at the software level. Consolidating both physical hardware and software-level specifications, the CN2600 series offer an easy-to-use network redundancy solution with network connection.

The “Redundant COM” mode of the CN2600 series is specially designed for redundant connection between serial devices and a host computer. Employing the two built-in LAN ports on the CN2600, the host computer connects to the terminal server via two independent LANs. If one LAN fails, data will continue to be transmitted between the serial devices and the host using the other LAN. The most significant advantage of MOXA’s “Redundant COM” mode is that the LAN switchover is instantaneous. Data transmission between the host and the serial devices is not interrupted or delayed even if one of the LANs fails.

The CN2600 can also be used to establish “dual host” redundancy, where two separate hosts connect to the serial devices via two separate networks. Should one of the hosts fail, data continues to be transmitted between the serial devices and the second host over the other LAN. They also can used to establish “dual power” redundancy, dual power contains two power inputs and redundant internal power suppliers to ensure console port and LANs port availability in the event of the power circuit failure.

Using these features to secure data transmission in mission-critical environments, the CN2600 terminal server series is a perfect fit for the modern power market that provides redundant data communication without the need to develop complex software applications.

• LCM control panel for easy on-site management
• Dual LAN redundancy with two IP addresses and two MAC addresses
• Redundant COM with two active network connections
• Dual host redundancy
• Dual AC power input
• Real COM/TTY drivers for Window and Linux
• 2KV isolation protection

W345 is a RISC-based, ready-to-run wireless embedded computer that features 4 RS-232/422/485 serial ports, 1 LAN port, 2 USB 2.0 hosts, 1 relay output, and an SD socket for external storage expansion. The embedded quad band 850/900/1800/1900 MHz cellular module makes the W345 an ideal solution for long-range communication. The W345 can be used for a variety of industrial tasks, such as data acquisition, protocol conversion, and remote device control and monitoring. In fact, the MOXA ART 32-bit ARM9 processor and the ready-to-run Linux OS provide a powerful and reliable platform for harsh industrial environments. These features make the W345 embedded computer an optimal choice for setting up industrial applications that require serial and cellular communication.

For the competition in 2007, more than 150 new products were nominated and more than 870 completed ballots were returned. Moxa's W345 wireless embedded computer was selected the winner under the Machine and Embedded Control section by engineers and manufacturing professionals. This award is intended to recognize new products that are especially useful for embedded and control markets.

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The three awards are:

1. W345: "Engineers’ Choice Award 2007" from Control Engineering
2. DA-662: "Engineers' Choice Award 2007" from Control Engineering China
3. W311/321/341 Series: “the Best Product Award in PC/Embedded Control” from The Industrial Control and Automation Website China (Gongkong.com)

Control Engineering has chosen Moxa's W345 wireless embedded computer as the winner of the Engineers’ Best Choice Award 2007. Control Engineering is a well-known international magazine that offers the latest embedded system trends and technologies. This annual awards competition is widely recognized as the premier honor for new products in the industrial control and automation markets.

W345 is a RISC-based, ready-to-run wireless embedded computer that features 4 RS-232/422/485 serial ports, 1 LAN port, 2 USB 2.0 hosts, 1 relay output, and an SD socket for external storage expansion. The embedded quad band 850/900/1800/1900 MHz cellular module makes the W345 an ideal solution for long-range communication. The W345 can perform a variety of industrial tasks, such as data acquisition, protocol conversion, and remote device control and monitoring. In addition, the MOXA ART 32-bit ARM9 processor and the built-in Linux OS provide a powerful and reliable platform for harsh industrial environments. These features make the W345 embedded computer an optimal choice for setting up industrial applications that require serial and cellular communication.

In addition, Moxa's DA-662 rackmount data acquisition embedded computer has received the Engineers’ Best Choice award by Control Engineering China, which is regarded as one of the most prestigious industrial control and automation magazines in China.

The DA-662 is a ready-to-run, RISC-based embedded computer designed especially for data acquisition in various industrial applications. The standard 19-in rackmount and wide range power input (100-240V AC/DC) design makes it suitable for a variety of applications, including power substation automation and device control and monitoring. Moreover, the DA-662’s no hard disk, fanless, and energy efficient design mean that it generates a minimum amount of heat, and delivers highly reliable and powerful computing in harsh industrial environments.

The third group of products to be recognized is Moxa’s W311/W321/W341 series of wireless embedded computers, which were awarded the "Best Product Award in PC/Embedded Control" from The Industrial Control and Automation Website China (Gongkong.com). These wireless computers come with serial ports, LAN ports, and 802.11a/b/g modules to guarantee reliable data communication over a wireless LAN.

Gongkong.com, which counts the Chinese Association of Automation as a council member, is considered to be the most authoritative online media outlet in China for industrial control and automation. Receiving this award shows that the W311/321/341 is a reliable solution for a variety of industrial applications that require wireless architecture.

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Moxa offers a complete range of industrial embedded solutions for industrial automation applications. At Embedded World 2008, Moxa will present embedded computing solutions for x86-based, RISC-based systems, and PC/104 serial boards, offering a complete array of embedded solutions for different vertical markets. In particular, we will display our wide temperature solutions for harsh industrial environments.

Wide Temperature Models for Harsh Industrial Applications

x86-based and RISC-based Embedded Computing Platforms
Industrial applications are often associated with harsh, demanding environments. Facilities or key devices may be located at remote places where there is no protection from severe weather conditions. For devices that are not designed to tolerate harsh conditions, this often presents significant limitations in how they can be used for the application. Typical industrial standards are for devices to operate within a temperature range of 0 to 40℃. Although far more rugged than consumer standards, industrial devices may be unable to withstand particularly harsh environments and may thus require costly construction to provide protection from the elements

Moxa offers many embedded computers in wide temperature models that can operate reliably between -40 and 75℃. Wide temperature models present a much more reliable and affordable alternative to using regular industrial-grade devices. They are an ideal solution for any application that involves harsh industrial environments, such as power substation automation, gas stations, intelligent transportation systems, environmental monitoring, manufacturing automation, and other related systems

PC/104 and PC/104-Plus Modules
Moxa's CA and CB Series of multiport serial embedded modules makes its first debut at Embedded World. The modules make it easy for system designers to add serial ports to their embedded computers, and optional DB9 or DB25 connection cables are available for connecting to many different devices.

More and more industrial applications require products rated to operate reliably in a wide range of operating temperatures. In fact, most manufacturers provide PC/104 and PC/104-Plus CPU modules that can operate in an extended temperature range. The modules in Moxa's CA and CB Series are specially designed to operate reliably in a -40 to 85°C temperature range, which suits the needs of most manufacturers and customers. Moxa's CA and CB series are the first Moxa modules to pass the 85°C high temperature test, and the on-board 15 KV ESD protection and 2 KV optical isolation features make the new modules an attractive alternative to similar products on the market.

Come see us at Hall 12, Booth No. 126 at Embedded World 2008. All of Moxa's Embedded product lines will be represented, including industrial embedded computers, wireless embedded computers, and serial boards. Several live demonstration units will give you the opportunity to experience Moxa's latest products hands-on. We're sure you'll be just as excited as we are about our innovative products and solutions. We look forward to seeing you in Nuremberg, Germany.

A wide temperature version of the V481-XPE is also available, operating in temperatures from -35° to 75°C.

The Windows XP Embedded operating system has the following software features:

Development flexibility
A complete selection of drivers, services, and application components is available that help shorten overall development time.

Fully compatible with Windows XP Professional
Applications for Windows XP Professional can be ported to computers running Windows XP Embedded. This essential feature of Windows XP helps speed up application development.

Cost-effective deployment
Device components are easy to install and use, helping reduce development effort and at the lower cost.

Click here for more product information.

Case studies are presented for the following applications and industries:

1. Environmental Monitoring
2. Energy Services and Power Distribution
3. Transportation
4. Security and Surveillance
5. Facility Management
6. Machine Monitoring & Productivity System

Each story includes a detailed description of the project background and requirements, and explains the advantages that Active Ethernet I/O brings to the project. With these stories, users will gain a clear understanding of how Active Ethernet I/O works and how it meets the needs for different environments and situations. This is a powerful case reference tool that can help expand your perspective and reduce your sales cycle times. Click here to download the 2008 Active Ethernet I/O Success Story Guidebook.

For additional information, please contact Moxa at info@moxa.com. You may also visit the Moxa corporate website at www.moxa.com to learn more about the Active Ethernet I/O.

Case studies are presented for the following applications and industries:

1. Environmental Monitoring
2. Energy Services and Power Distribution
3. Transportation
4. Security and Surveillance
5. Facility Management
6. Machine Monitoring & Productivity System

Empowered by Moxa's patented Click&Go logic, the ioLogik E2260 facilitates easy local logic control without need for programming. The Click&Go functions as an intelligent computer for simple local control. It facilitates condition-based event reporting and active messaging using a real-time time stamp to a host controller. When the I/O device meets the criteria, it responds immediately by sending an alert or report to the control room through TCP, UDP, e-mail, or SNMP trap.

Equipped with six RTD output channels and four digital output channels, the ioLogik E2260 is compatible with common RTD temperature sensors, such as the PT100, PT1000, JPT, and Ni sensors, and resistance sensors up to 2.2K Ohms. Six virtual channels are available for calculating the average value of each channel and the difference between two channels.

The ioLogik E2260 is a cost-effective solution for upgrading your AI systems. The DO channels of the ioLogik E2260 make connecting to PLC systems possible and share the analog process loading of the PLC system, resulting in faster performance of AI devices without sacrificing PLC resources.

For additional information, please contact Moxa at info@moxa.com. You may also visit the Moxa corporate website at www.moxa.com to learn more about the ioLogik E2260 and the ioLogik E2000 series.

The UC-7101

The UC-7101 embedded computer uses the MOXA ART ARM9 192 MHz RISC CPU, which provides a powerful computing engine and communication functions, but without generating too much heat. The built-in 8 MB NOR Flash ROM and 16 MB SDRAM give users plenty of storage capacity, and the SD socket provides greater flexibility for running a variety of applications. The LAN port built into the ARM9 CPU allows the UC-7101 computer to be used as a communication platform for basic data acquisition and protocol conversion applications, and the computer's RS-232/422/485 serial port allows you to connect one serial device for data acquisition applications.

The UC-7101 comes with the μClinux operating system pre-installed. Software written for desktop PCs is easily ported to the UC-7101 computer with a GNU cross complier, so that you will not need to spend time modifying existing software code.

In addition, a wide temperature model is also available. It supports an operating temperature range of -40 to 75°C, making it suitable for any harsh environment. These features make the UC-7101 embedded computer an ideal solution for a variety of industrial automation applications.

Click here for more information about the ThinkCore V481.

Moxa offers a complete range of industrial communication solutions designed for the demands and conditions of power automation applications. At DistribuTECH 2008, Moxa's expertise in the field will be on display with tailor-made solutions including IEC 61850-3 rackmount switches, IEC 61850 gateways, and industrial-grade serial-to-Ethernet products.

IEC 61850-3 Rackmount Switches

IEC 61850 Gateways

Reliable Serial-to-Ethernet Connections

Moxa is exhibiting at Booth 640 at the Tampa Convention Center in Florida, from January 22 to 24, 2008. The exhibit aims to show Moxa's commitment and expertise in providing reliable and integrated communication solutions for substation automation. Live demonstration units will be available to give visitors hands-on experience with Moxa products.

For more information about Moxa, please visit www.moxa.com or contact Moxa at info@moxa.com.

Taipei, Taiwan, December 03, 2007—The new ThinkCore V481 embedded computer from Moxa is based on an Intel x86 CPU, supports VGA output, and withstands extreme temperatures. The ThinkCore V481's rugged construction and combination of features is targeted squarely at applications that require an industrial-grade controller with VGA output, including applications involving SCADA and factory automation.

Embedded computing for extreme temperatures
The ThinkCore V481 is available in a wide temperature model that can withstand temperatures ranging from -35 to 75°C. The wide temperature model is an ideal choice when an embedded computing solution is needed for applications in harsh industrial environments.

x86-based processor and multiple connection options
With an Intel x86 processor, the ThinkCore V481 can act as the controller for tasks such as data acquisition, numeric computing and protocol conversion. 8 built-in serial ports support software-selectable RS-232/422/485 operation, enabling connections to a wide range of serial devices. Network redundancy can be implemented through the 10/100 Mbps and 10/100/1000 Mbps LAN ports, ensuring industrial-grade reliability for data communication. Storage expansion and data logging is possible through the ThinkCore's CompactFlash slots and USB ports.

5-year warranty
As an expression of confidence in the ThinkCore V481's durability, Moxa is including a generous 5-year warranty. With the generous warranty and Moxa's reputation for excellent quality, users can be assured of reliable performance for years to come.

Windows CE 5.0 pre-installed

The ThinkCore V481 comes with Windows CE 5.0 pre-installed, so integrators will have a familiar environment for software development. Moxa promises excellent software support to help programmers develop bug-free code quickly and at lower cost.

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Online presentations are also available for visitors to obtain a basic understanding of industrial wireless technology. The webinars explain how wireless technology can be used to integrate different applications for more flexibility and mobility. Five different topics are presented:

Part 1: Selecting the right wireless technology
There are some key factors that need to be considered when selecting a wireless technology for your industrial application. Find out how to choose a solution that will help your business achieve greater revenue, increased mobility, and more flexibility.

Part 2: WLAN technology for industrial applications
IEEE 802.11 is one of the most popular wireless communication standards in the world. Learn how this technology can be deployed in demanding industrial environments, helping you to save costs.

Part 3: Wireless technology for serial devices
There are very compelling reasons to take advantage of wireless technology for serial device connections. Find out how it's done and learn about the issues and pitfalls that you need to be aware of.

Part 4: Migrating to cellular M2M
The cellular platform makes it possible for industrial networking devices to overcome location, terrain, and network coverage problems. Get a closer look at how the M2M industry will evolve and the kinds of solutions available with Moxa.

Part 5: Wireless solutions for embedded computing
When embedded computing applications are able to take advantage of wireless technology, the world is wide open. Find out how the ThinkCore W300 series of wireless embedded computers can bring power and versatility to any industrial application.

Moxa's industrial wireless portal is located at the following web address: www.moxa.com/Zones/Wireless_Ethernet/index.htm

Visit now and register for our webinars!

Founded in 1987, Moxa is now one of the leading providers of industrial device networking solutions worldwide, and is known for providing a comprehensive selection of products for networking applications. At this 3-day event, Moxa will unveil the following innovative communication solutions for industrial automation:

• Ethernet in Automation
• Wireless in Automation
• Embedded Computing in Automation

"Ethernet in Automation" and "Wireless in Automation" are both hot topics that will be covered at the exhibition and conference this year. Moxa will present its wide range of industrial-grade products that can be used on one Ethernet network, from the information level to the device level. Products include an L3 gigabit switch, IP67 switch, PoE switch, industrial embedded computers, and industrial serial to Ethernet device servers. In addition, devices can be connected to a wireless network by using Moxa's industrial-grade wireless (802.11a/b/g) or cellular (GSM/GPRS) products. Moxa offers extensive solutions for wireless networking, wireless embedded computing, and wireless serial connectivity. Another field that will be highlighted is embedded computing for automation. Moxa's X86 and RISC-based embedded computers come with embedded Linux or Windows CE built in and a -40 to 75°C operating temperature range, making them ideal for use in industrial automation applications.

Also of interest is a special "Ethernet in Power Automation" display. Moxa will show you a series of Ethernet devices that allow power applications to operate more reliably over Ethernet-based networks. One product line that will be particularly attractive to substation automation engineers is Moxa's latest IEC 61850-3 PowerTrans series of rackmount Ethernet switches, which are designed for use in electric utility substation environments.

Come see us at Hall 9, Booth No. 111 at SPS/IPC/DRIVES 2007. All of Moxa's product lines will be represented, including industrial Ethernet switches , serial device servers , embedded computers , serial boards , USB to serial products , media converters , active Ethernet I/O servers , and industrial video servers . Several live demonstration units will give you the opportunity to experience Moxa's latest products hands-on. We're sure you'll be just as excited as we are about our innovative products and solutions. We look forward to seeing you in Nuremberg, Germany, in November.

For more information about Moxa, please visit www.moxa.com or contact Moxa at info@moxa.com .

The UC-7122 and UC-7124 are palm-size, RISC-based embedded computers that provide RS-232/422/485 serial ports and dual 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports. They offer a versatile communication platform that is ideal for embedded applications. The UC-7122 offers two serial ports, while the UC-7124 offers four.

The UC-7122 and UC-7124 both rely on the Cirrus Logic EP9302 ARM9 200 MHz RISC CPU. Unlike the x86 CPU, which uses a CISC design, the ARM9's RISC architecture works with modern semiconductor technology to provide a powerful computing engine with strong communication functions, without generating too much heat.

Both the UC-7122 and UC-7124 provide RS-232/422/485 serial ports that can connect a variety of serial devices. Both models also come with dual LAN ports, making them ideal communication platforms for simple data acquisition and protocol conversion. 16 MB of NOR flash ROM and 16 MB of SDRAM are built in, providing enough storage capacity to run applications. An additional SD slot provides the flexibility for storage expansion. With this combination of features, the UC-7122 and UC-7124 are ideal as control units for industrial applications such as data acquisition, remote device control and monitoring, and protocol conversion.

The pre-installed WinCE 5.0 operating system is a well-recognized platform for software program development. This means that software written in Visual C/C++, and VB for desktop PCs can be easily ported to the embedded computer with a general programming tool such as Microsoft Embedded Visual C++ or Microsoft Visual Studio 2005. No additional time is required to modify existing code, and all code and drivers can be stored in the flash memory.

The UC-7122 and UC-7124 both feature the following:

• Cirrus Logic EP9302 ARM9 32-bit 200 MHz processor
• On-board 32 MB RAM, 16 MB flash disk
• 2 or 4 serial ports with software-selectable RS-232/422/485 operation
• Any serial baudrate supported between 50 bps and 921.6 Kbps
• Dual 10/100 Mbps Ethernet for network redundancy
• SD slot for storage expansion
• Built-in RTC, buzzer, Watchdog Timer
• WinCE 5.0 platform pre-installed

For more product information, please visit UC-7122/UC-7124 product webpage:
http://www.moxa.com/product/UC-7122_UC-7124-CE.htm

The EDS-P308 is an 8-port Ethernet switch providing PoE (Power over Ethernet) on ports 1 to 4. PoE technology enables network signals and device power to be combined within a single twisted-pair cable connection. The EDS-P308 can deliver up to 15.4 watts of power through each port to connected PDs (Powered Devices), reducing the need for power outlets. With the EDS-P308 and PoE technology, network systems can achieve economical deployment, increased mobility, and simplified wiring. Additional information about the EDS-P308 is available on Moxa's website at EDS-P308 . A Moxa sales representative may be contacted at info@moxa.com .

The jury for Plant Engineering's Product of the Year award consists of actual plant engineers and plant managers. The award is intended to recognize new products that are especially useful for plant engineers. Products are judged in 16 categories and are examples of sophisticated technology or simplicity of design.

Taipei, Taiwan, October 12, 2007---Moxa Technologies, a leading manufacturer of device networking products, is pleased to announce the release of a new success story from the shipbuilding automation market. The new story, titled Real-time Networked Sonar System for Ships , can be found on Moxa's website on the Maritime & Offshore Automation theme site: http://www.moxa.com/Zones/Industrial_Ethernet/Marine/Index.htm

The company featured in this story is a multinational, knowledge-based system provider that delivers marine electronics solutions by utilizing industrial Ethernet technology to ensure that operations at sea are dependable and optimal. More precisely, the company produces products and systems used by merchant vessels and offshore installations for positioning, navigation, and automation, as well as products and systems for surveying and monitoring the seabed, and for fishing vessels and fisheries research.

As one of the major suppliers of high quality marine electronics in the world, the company used Moxa's gigabit managed switches as part of their sonar positioning system. Their main requirement was to form a high-speed network to connect devices in the hull unit room with other devices on the bridge. Another major concern with this type of maritime application is that the devices used in the application must be rugged enough to endure the corrosive effects of salt water, and be able to withstand excessive amounts of vibration and shock. In this story, you will see how the ruggedized Ethernet solutions from Moxa satisfied the users' demand for this industrial application.

Smart design

The CP-118U-I is the first serial board in the world to provide eight serial ports that each have a 3-in-1 RS-232/422/485 interface and 2 KV isolation. It is also very compact, about one third smaller than comparable boards. The CP-114UL and POS-104UL are low-profile boards for PCs with small form factors.

High flexibility

The CP-138U-I offers 8 serial ports with an RS-422/485 interface and 2 KV isolation. Integrators can save space, setup time, and integration costs, resulting in a lower total cost of ownership. In addition, different connectors (DB9, DB25) are available to provide the flexibility for a wide range of applications.

With all of Moxa's Universal PCI boards, tight and effective integration is possible due to the Turbo Serial Engine™, the result of 20 years of experience in serial board design. The Turbo Serial Engine provides advanced data transmission, a 128-byte FIFO, and a special Burst Data Mode. When Burst Data Mode is activated, data can be obtained via I/Os in only half the time normally required, greatly reducing CPU loads. In addition, each serial port is able to communicate bi-directionally at speeds up to 921.6 Kbps, for a throughput of over 700 Kbps.

Power for Serial Devices

The POS-104UL is a smart, 4-port board that can provide power to devices over the serial port. 5V or 12V of power can be provided to each port, and integrators can select whether power will be supplied from the bus or from the power supply. This is an especially useful feature for powering devices such as portable scanners for POS or ATM applications. Powering devices through the serial port can simplify device connections and reduce the total cost of ownership.

Moxa continues to offer the most comprehensive selection of multiport serial boards in the market. The new Universal PCI boards are compatible with PCI and PCI-X, for installation in almost any PC server. Each board supports all major operating systems and provides 15 KV ESD protection. A wide range of models is available, with features such as a low-profile form factor, optical isolation, and up to 8 serial ports. With Moxa multiport serial boards, you can easily connect any serial device to your PC, from data acquisition equipment to the specialized devices used in retail, banking and industrial automation.

Moxa Universal PCI Board Features:

• Over 700 Kbps data throughput for top performance
• Serial communication speed up to 921.6 Kbps
• 128-byte FIFO and on-chip hardware and software flow control
• Universal PCI interface for compatibility with 3.3/5V PCI and PCI-X
• On-board 15 KV ESD protection

CP-114UL 4 RS-232/422/485 ports, low profile form factor

POS-104UL 4 RS-232 ports, low profile form factor, 5V/12V output or RI input power to each port

CP-118U-I: 8 RS-232/422/485 ports, 2 KV optical isolation protection

CP-138U-I: 8 RS-422/485 ports, 2 KV optical isolation protection

CP-138U 8 RS-422/485 ports, 2 KV optical isolation protection

Taipei, Taiwan , September 24, 2007— MOXA is pleased to announce the release of two new industrial wireless products for outdoor use. The AWK-1200 series includes an Access Point/Bridge, and an AP Client, both of which have a rugged IP68/67 certified weatherproof casing to withstand extreme environmental conditions. The robust features and deployment flexibility make the AWK-1200 series products ideally suited for outdoor industrial applications.

Weatherproof design, flexible deployment, maximum security
As a leading provider of industrial wireless products, MOXA is committed to providing wireless solutions that are suitable for today's industrial wireless applications. Because of the increased interest in using wireless connectivity for outdoor applications such as windmill farms and highway tunnels, MOXA has taken the initiative to produce the first IP67/68-certified wireless Access Point/Bridge and AP Client. Both products are designed to withstand the harmful effects caused by rain, dust, and hot temperatures.

The AWK-1200 series products are fully compliant with IEEE802.11g/b. The robust mechanical design offers seamless protection against the effects of dust and water, and as an added bonus, the products support the IEEE802.3af PoE (Power-over-Ethernet)protocol to eliminate the need to for expensive electrical work in outdoor environments. The AWK-1200's detachable antenna design gives users the freedom to use a variety of special-purpose antennas. In addition, the both AWK-1200 models are guaranteed to work reliably in temperatures ranging from -20 to 70°C. Wireless security is enhanced using WEP, WPA/WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access), and IEEE802.1X authentication to guarantee a safe, wireless network environment.

Point-to-point and point-to-multipoint wireless connection
The AWK-1200 can be used for Point-to-Point (PTP) and Point-to-Multipoint (PTMP) wireless communication to allow multiple locations to share a single Internet connection. Outdoor wireless networks that use the AWK-1200 extend connectivity beyond the building walls and wired backbones to deliver cost-effective service, and expand information access to the outdoors.

Extend signal coverage with the right antenna
The AWK-1200 has a detachable antenna design, which gives users the flexibility of choosing from a variety of special-purpose antennas for the widest coverage. MOXA also offers directional and omni-directional antennas for users' extended transmission.

AWK-1200 Features

• IP68 rated Wireless Access Point/Bridge and IP67 rated Wireless AP Client
• Point-to-point, point-to-multipoint wireless connectivity
• Flexible deployment with PoE and detachable antenna design
• WEP/WPA/WPA2/IEEE802.1X authentication
• -20 to 70°C operation for temperature-uncontrolled areas

Taipei, Taiwan, September 20, 2007—Moxa is pleased to launch Moxa Protocol Converter (or MPC for short), a software engine that runs on any of Moxa's ready-to-run embedded computers. MPC is designed to establish bi-directional data stream channels between any two of the embedded computer's ports, and loads custom-written drivers (written in C) that audit the data stream as it flows from one port to the other.

Traditionally, solution providers needed to write new code for each data stream channel to ensure that data is transmitted successfully through the channels for any dedicated device driver. With the MPC engine, developers can easily establish a communication channel that connects any combination of two channel ports without additional programming. Moreover, port-to-port communication for any device is driver programmable. Users can program drivers either by modifying an existing driver or adding a driver to a channel that performs specific tasks. MPC is also easily configured with the Windows-based Moxa Device Manager (MDM), a remote management tool for managing Moxa's ready-to-run embedded computers on a local area network (LAN). MPC supports Modbus TCP, Modbus RTU, Modbus ASCII, and RFC-2217. MPC also allows solution developers to add proprietary protocols and applications.

"MPC can solve the issues faced by most solution providers on how to coordinate the flow of data between a wide range of devices and protocols. Combined with the command-line free, Windows-based MDM agent interface, users can easily control and monitor embedded computers at remote sites," said Dr. CF Lin, director of the Moxa Software R&D Division that develops software for Moxa's line of embedded computers. 

MPC and MDM are value-added software engines developed by Moxa to help solution providers speed up communication programming, and handle all remote devices from one computer. Moxa Protocol Converter and Moxa Device Manager are provided free of charge with Moxa's embedded computers. Users can download the Moxa Protocol Converter package as well as Moxa Device Manager from Download Center at Moxa's website.

To learn more about Moxa Protocol Converter, please visit Moxa's website at http://www.moxa.com/event/sys/2007/protocol_converter/index.htm .

Taipei, Taiwan, September 11, 2007—In a promotion for its UPort line of USB-to-serial products, Moxa is offering a Nintendo Wii, an Apple iPod video, and other assorted prizes for descriptions of USB-to-serial applications. Submissions will be accepted from September 1, 2007 to October 31, 2007. Additional details are provided on the Moxa website at http://www.moxa.com/Event/tech/2007/UPort_AP_Collection/

The UPort family of USB-to-serial products gives modern PCs an easy way to connect to legacy serial devices. As small-footprint PCs have become more popular, it has become common to reduce or eliminate built-in COM ports in favor of USB ports. In addition, multiport serial boards may not be an option due to space or lack of bus slots. Moxa's UPort addresses this situation, allowing up to 16 COM ports to be added through one USB port.

USB 2.0 performance
UPort USB-to-serial hubs are the world's first to support Hi-Speed USB 2.0 operation at 480 Mbps. With USB 2.0 performance, PCs will not encounter bottlenecks even with many serial devices connected. By comparison, other USB solutions support only USB 1.1 operation, which maxes out at 12 Mbps.

Top serial throughput
The UPort is built around the U860 UART and the Moxa ART CPU, using Moxa's 20 years of experience in serial board design. This allows each UPort to provide high-performance serial throughput, even with multiple serial ports.

Rugged design
UPort products are designed for industrial use and have a tough metal casing. With 15 KV ESD protection and 2 KV optical isolation, reliable performance is ensured even in harsh environments.

Easy to use, like the Wii
Like the Nintendo Wii, the UPort is easy to install and provides performance that is superior to other similar products. In addition, both the Wii and the UPort are solid, well-designed products that provide developers with exciting new possibilities.

Taipei, Taiwan, September 11, 2007—MOXA is pleased to announce the launch of a new line of embedded PC/104 and PC/104- Plus serial modules that are suitable for industrial applications. The modules are designed to operate reliably in a -40 to 85°C temperature range, and the on-board 15 KV ESD protection and 2 KV optical isolation features make the new boards an attractive alternative to other similar products on the market.

PC/104 is an embedded computer standard characterized by small form factor, low power consumption, and module stacking. As networking applications increase in popularity, embedded PCs are being used for a wide range of applications, including traditional industrial automation, KIOSK/ATM/POS for the man on the street, safety monitoring, medical facilities, and telecom equipment. MOXA's new PC/104 and PC/104- Plus modules make it easy for system designers to add serial ports to their embedded computers.

The CA series of PC/104 module follow the original PC/104 standard, which uses for a 104-pin ISA bus. The CB series of PC/104-Plus modules incorporates both the 104-pin ISA bus and 120-pin PCI bus. The CA and CB series drivers support all major operating systems, including DOS, Windows 9x/NT/2000/XP/2003/Vista, Windows XP Embedded, and Linux 2.4/2.6, and optional DB9 and DB25 connection cables are available for connecting to many types of serial device. The device drivers for the CA and CB series make full use of the 128-byte Tx/Rx FIFO and on-chip H/W and S/W flow control, which allow data transmission at speeds of up to 921.6 Kbps. The CA series and CB series boards come with 4, or 8 3-in-1 (RS-232/422/485) serial ports for connecting data access devices and other equipment to embedded computers.

Taipei, Taiwan, September 11, 2007—Moxa has released the CN2610 terminal server , which provides dual LAN ports and a "Redundant COM” mode for robust network redundancy.

Dual LAN Redundancy
Redundancy is an important requirement for many industrial applications, and different solutions have been developed to keep systems running during equipment or software failure. Special "watchdog” hardware is required to implement hardware redundancy, and a "token" switching mechanism is required at the software level. Dual LAN redundancy involves two separate physical networks that connect a PC host to the terminal server. On the CN2610, the two networks are connected using two built-in LAN ports. On the PC host, two LAN cards will be required. When dual LAN redundancy is implemented, the PC host will have continuous access to serial devices attached to the CN2610, even if one of the networks fails.

Redundant COM
The CN2610's "Redundant COM" mode is specially designed for redundant LANs between serial devices and a host computer. Using the two built-in LAN ports on the CN2610, the host computer connects to the terminal server over two independent LANs. If one LAN fails, data will continue to be transmitted between the serial devices and the host using the other LAN. The main advantage of MOXA’s Redundant COM mode is that the LAN switchover happens instantly. Data transmission between the host and the serial devices will not be interrupted or delayed, even if one of the LANs fails.

Dual Host Redundancy
The CN2610 can also be used to set up "dual host” redundancy, in which two separate hosts connect to the serial devices over two separate networks. If there is a failure at one of the hosts, data will continue to be transmitted between the serial devices and the other host over the other LAN.

CN2610 Features

• LCD control panel for easy on-site management
• Dual LAN redundancy with two IP addresses and two MAC addresses
• Redundant COM mode for two active network connections
• Dual hosts redundancy
• Real COM/TTY drivers for Window and Linux

Taipei, Taiwan, September 10, 2007—Moxa is pleased to announce that the ThinkCore W300Series of wireless embedded computers have been officially launched. The ThinkCore W300 embedded computers have the right combination of features for use in harsh industrial environments.

The ThinkCore W300 series of RISC-based wireless embedded computers provide two types of communication solution. The W311, W321, and W341 models support short range WLAN transmission, and the W315, W325, and W345 models support long range GSM/GPRS cellular transmission. In addition, the W300 embedded computers come with RS-232/422/485 serial ports, an Ethernet port, and an SD socket, as well as two USB 2.0 hosts and one relay output channel, all in a mini size, rugged chassis. All W300 wireless embedded computers use the MOXA ART ARM9 32-bit RISC processor, which helps guarantee that the embedded computers are solid control units, and fully satisfy users' demands for data processing efficiency and performance.

The pre-installed ready-to-run Linux-based operating system provides an open software operating system for software program development. This means that software written for desktop PCs is easily ported to the ThinkCore W300 by using a common compiler, so that you won't need to spend time modifying existing software code. The operating system, device drivers, and your own software can all be stored in the ThinkCore W300's Flash memory. All of these features make the ThinkCore W300 embedded computers an optimal choice for setting up applications that require serial and WLAN/Cellular communications.

The ThinkCore W300 Series of wireless embedded computers have the following features:

• MOXA ART ARM9 32-bit 192 MHz processor
• On-board 32/64 MB RAM, 16 MB flash disk
• 802.11a/b/g wireless LAN
• Quad band GSM/GPRS 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
• WEP, WPA, and WPA2 encryption
• Infrastructure Mode and Ad-Hoc Mode supported
• WLAN repeater function supported
• 1, 2, or 4 software-selectable RS-232/422/485 serial ports
• 10/100 Mbps Ethernet for network redundancy
• Designed to withstand continuous 5G vibration and 50G shocks
• SD socket for storage expansion
• Ready-to-run Linux Kernel 2.6 platform
• DIN-rail or wall-mount installation
• Robust, fanless design

For more product information, please visit the following web pages:

ThinkCore W300 Series Product Wegpages
ThinkCore W300 Series Landing Page

Taipei, Taiwan, September 5, 2007—MOXA announced the release of the NPort W2150 Plus and W2250 Plus , the first wireless device servers in the world to support IEEE 802.11a/b/g. With these new device servers, users can switch to 802.11a operation if there is too much wireless traffic with 802.11b or 802.11g.

The NPort W2150 Plus and W2250 Plus are both designed to connect serial devices such as PLCs, meters, and sensors to a wireless LAN. Communications software can then access the serial device from any location over the wireless LAN. As wireless device servers, the NPort W2150 Plus and W2250 Plus require fewer cables and are ideal for applications that involve difficult wiring situations. Moreover, a WLAN environment provides an excellent solution for devices that frequently move or change locations.

802.11 a/b/g wireless connectivity for serial devices
With support for 802.11a/b/g, the NPort W2150 Plus and W2250 Plus are easily integrated into a wireless system. Whereas other wireless device servers only support 802.11b or 802.11g, the new NPorts can use 802.11a to avoid other wireless traffic. By supporting three major wireless standards, the new NPorts are also easily used in other countries.

Secure data access with WEP, WPA, WAP2
Since security is a major concern when data is transmitted wirelessly, the NPort W2150 Plus and W2250 Plus support WEP, WPA and WPA2 encryption standards. With WPA and WPA2 enterprise mode, RADIUS authentication helps ensure a safer and more reliable system.

Wireless roaming profiles
The ability to move or "roam" between access points (APs) is common in office and factory Wi-Fi networks. Roaming behavior can be managed on the NPort W2150 Plus and W2250 Plus using profiles with different "connect rules". This allows the NPorts to switch between different APs based on signal strength or priority.

Off-line port buffering and serial data log
If the wireless connection goes down, the NPort W2150 Plus and W2250 Plus are designed to continue operating, with serial data saved in a built-in 10 MB port buffer. The data will be transmitted once the wireless connection is restored. This is an important feature for mission-critical applications where data cannot be lost. Troubleshooting is also made easier through the serial data log feature.

Built-in WLAN site survey tool
Before a wireless network installation, WLAN site surveys are typically conducted to help determine the appropriate number and placement of access points at a site. The NPort W2150 Plus and W2250 Plus have a built-in tool for conducting WLAN site surveys without any additional equipment or software.

Secure remote management and configuration with SSH/SSL
To prevent unauthorized access, a major headache for system managers, the NPort W2150 Plus and W2250 Plus provide IP filtering and password protection. In addition, SSH and SSL are supported. Control messages can be transmitted securely using a web browser that supports https, such as Internet Explorer. A terminal emulator that supports SSH can also be used, such as PuTTY.

Taipei, Taiwan , August 20, 2007—MOXA is proud to announce its first Ethernet switches with IP67-rated housing. The EDS-305-M12 series of 5-port industrial unmanaged Ethernet switches with M12 connectors are designed for the toughest industrial applications. The rugged, IP67-rated design makes the EDS-305-M12 switches ideal for use in harsh or outdoor environments, such in the transportation and factory automation industries. The EDS-305-M12 switches are water-resistance, and are designed to be resistant to the effects of dust, dirt, humidity, vibration, and shock.

The EDS-305-M12 switches use M12 connectors for the Ethernet interface. M12 connectors can ensure a tight connection, and keep your Ethernet connections from popping loose in high-vibration applications, such as in moving vehicles. This IP67 industrial Ethernet switch with reliable M12 tight plugs help ensure that your applications run non-stop in any hazardous industrial environment. In addition, the EDS-305-M12 switches have received important industrial and safety approvals, such as UL508, Class 1, Div. 2, and will also receive DNV/GL maritime certification for specialized applications.

Besides the M12 robust connections and basic built-in network switching technology, the EDS-305-M12 series plug-n-play Ethernet switches have a rugged design. Two models are available, both of which are IP67-rated to be waterproof. One model has an operating temperature range of 0 to 60°C, and the other model has an extended operating temperature range of -40 to 75°C. With its small size and rugged IP67 housing, users can save more space and reduce costs, since the EDS-305-M12 switches can be installed directly onsite, without the need to provide an additional protective casing.

EDS-305-M12 Industrial IP67 Unmanaged Ethernet Switches

• 5 10/100BaseT(X) M12 connectors for robust connections
• 10/100M, F/H duplex mode, and auto MDI/MDI-X connection
• Power input at 12 to 45 VDC, 18 to 30 VAC
• -40 to 75°C operating temperature models available

If you would like additional information, please contact us at info@moxa.com . You may also visit MOXA's corporate website at www.moxa.com/product/EDS-305-M12

Taipei, Taiwan, August 20, 2007—MOXA is pleased to announce the release of two new success stories from the manufacturing automation market. The stories focus on the petrochemical and mining industries, and are real case applications that use Moxa's solutions for naphtha cracking and coal mining applications. Both stories are now available on Moxa website in the Manufacturing Automation theme site.

Optimized Manufacturing with Networked DCS system at Naphtha Cracking Plant

The first story involves FPCC (Formosa Petrochemical Corporation), the largest petrochemical group in Taiwan, which uses Moxa's network devices to create an Ethernet network as the main communications medium for the plant's DCS (distributed control system). The major control problem associated with naphtha crackers is to regulate the conditions in the cracking process to control the ethylene output. In order to optimize the manufacturing output from the Naphtha Cracker, one of the many challenges faced by the designers of FPCC's "Naphtha Cracker" was creating an extra-reliable Ethernet network for transmitting important control and device management signals. In this story, you will see how the ruggedized Ethernet solutions from Moxa satisfied the users' requirements for this industrial application.

Using Ethernet to Build Hazard-free Monitoring Networks for Mining Sites

The second story comes from one of China's main national "95" construction projects. The Zhangji coal mine in AnhuiProvince is using Ethernet technology to form a reliable network backbone for its monitoring and control systems. All of the production and environmental monitoring information at the mine must be collected synchronously through a reliable network, with coal mine site reporting the production and environmental status. The project has achieved several new records on applying new technologies, high manufacturing efficiency within small territory, and the most economic investment with high-end, efficient facilities, making the Zhangji Coal Mine a benchmark for the mining industry.

The two success stories are available on Moxa's MA theme site at http://www.moxa.com/Zones/Industrial_Ethernet/MA/ . In addition, the stories will be included in Moxa's 2007 Success Story Book. To request the book, please click on the following link: http://www.moxa.com/support/2007_Catalog/2007_IE_Success_Story_Preview.htm

Taipei , Taiwan , August 6, 2007—MOXA is happy to announce the release of a new industrial-grade gigabit media converter, called IMC-101G . This new product offers industrial-grade media conversion between a 10/100/1000BaseT(X) connection and 1000BaseSX/LX/LHX/ZX, allowing users to extend the distance between copper based connections with fiber optic cables. The IMC-101G has an open SFP slot that allows users to plug in the appropriate SFP optics to suit a variety of applications. Since media converters are relatively inexpensive, the IMC-101G gives system managers an economical means of extending the distance of existing networks for remote management. The IMC-101G can extend transmission distance up to 80 kilometers (with single mode fiber) at the super fast 1000 Mbps transmission speed.

Industrial-grade reliability

The IMC-101G has the features needed to work reliably in harsh, industrial environments, and the reliable, rugged design is excellent for keeping your industrial automation applications running non-stop. Each IMC-101G converter comes with Link Fault Pass-Through, which gives system maintainers an efficient means of troubleshooting broken links. In addition, the IMC-101G has a relay output warning alarm to help prevent damage and loss, supports redundant power inputs, and the casing is IP30-rated. The standard IMC-101G models support an operating temperature range of 0 to 60°C, and the wide temperature models can be used in a temperature range of -40 to 75°C.

Taipei, Taiwan, Aug 03, 2007—Moxa Technologies, a leading manufacturer of device networking products, has announced the release of the ioLogik E2212, a new Active Ethernet I/O server that provides 8 DI channels, 8 DO channels, and 4 configurable DI/DO channels.

The ioLogik E2212 serves as the flagship of Moxa's Active Ethernet I/O line, which recently received the Engineers' Choice Award from Control Engineering Magazine for innovative design. In addition to offering configurable input/output channels, the ioLogik E2212 also supports simultaneous use of NPN, PNP, and dry contact sensors. With the ioLogik E2212, engineers are no longer forced to use separate products for different sensor configurations.

Instant event reporting via TCP, UDP, e-mail, and SNMP trap

In traditional Ethernet I/O architecture, network hosts must poll a passive I/O server to learn the status of the attached sensors. The repeated request-and-response communication over the network results in a slow response time. Clients who wish to improve the operational efficiency of their data acquisition systems cannot achieve a fast I/O response time or active I/O messaging with traditional Ethernet I/O solutions.

Active Ethernet I/O provides active status notification with customizable messaging and local output control. Instead of waiting for a network host to request information, the Active Ethernet I/O server automatically transmits a message when user-defined I/O conditions have been satisfied. No network or host resources are used as long as I/O conditions remain within the threshold. Compared to traditional solutions, network communication between the host computer and the Active Ethernet I/O server is far more concise and efficient.

Moxa's patented Click&Go™ logic control is used to configure the Active Ethernet I/O server's local intelligence. Click&Go intuitive "If-Then" structure makes it easy for users to specify which I/O conditions will trigger which events. Whereas C and PLC ladder logic require laborious programming, Click&Go™ allows configuration of your Active Ethernet I/O system to be completed quickly without formal training.

Features

• Configurable input/output channels
• Supports both PNP and NPN sensors
• Instant event reporting by TCP, UDP, e-mail, and SNMP trap
• Patented Click&Go Logic for easy local control without programming
• API for Windows/WinCE/Linux C and Windows VB
• Peer-to-Peer I/O with no controller required

Moxa currently offers four products that support Active Ethernet I/O
- ioLogik E2212 with 8 DI, 8 DO, 4 DIO
- ioLogik E2210 with 12 DI, 8 DO
- ioLogik E2240 with 8 AI, 2 AO
- ioMirror E3210 with 8 DI, 8 DO

For more information about Active Ethernet I/O servers, please visit http://www.moxa.com/Zones/Active_Ethernet_IO/index.htm

Taipei, Taiwan, June. 07, 2007—MOXA recently unveils its new dedicated industrial video networking website, which presents a full view of industrial video networking solutions. Designed with customer service in mind, our new website offers comprehensive and robust product pages along with the information you need. Both documentation and handy software tools can be downloaded for application development. Moreover, the new website provides an interactive environment for communication between customers and MOXA's technical support team to let you easily get expert support.

About Industrial Video Networking
The industrial video networking solutions include Industrial Video Servers and IP Surveillance Software that can be deployed to migrate your CCTV surveillance systems to an IP-based platform.

Solutions Applications
The reference solutions and case studies introduced in this portal address application background and system diagrams by using Moxa’s video networking products.

Software Development Kit (SDK)
Most video surveillance systems require customized video management functions, or must be integrated with other applications, such as SCADA, access control, and fire alarm systems. MOXA provide free SDK to help system integrators and third-party software developers with several user-friendly tools, including CGI commands, ActiveX, and a C library.

Technology Tutorials
Some free publications of white paper regarding essential, technical knowledge are available for industrial video networking solutions.

Product Comparison
We provide a comprehensive product comparison chart, where product information is conveniently displayed. You can easily compare groups of products at a glance to speed up your purchasing decisions.

FAQs
Frequent and important technical Q/A for video server products, users can find common answers first before making inquiries.

Moxa Video Networking Product Showcase
Moxa provides robust Video over IP video servers for harsh environments. The product showcase can help you easily find out Moxa’s video networking products that meet your application needs.

Quick Downloads
Users can download the newest versions of the following materials, including Software & Documentation, Visio figures, and marketing materials.

VSP Program
The VSP (Video Software Partner) Program is open to Video Software Partners who have the capability to create and integrate video management software by using MOXA's VPort SDK. The program offers a portfolio of planning, technical and marketing resources designed to facilitate partner’s ability to grow business. Apply Moxa VSP program and create more business success together with Moxa now!

Visit Moxa's Industrial Video Networking Portal to share the most updated information, development experience and ideas－ Right Now !

Taipei, Taiwan, June. 04, 2007—MOXA is pleased to launch a new Isolated Quad Band OnCell G2150I Industrial GSM/GPRS Modem. The OnCell G2150I comes equipped with isolated RS-232 or RS-422/485 interfaces, making it ideal for building a remote cabinet or remote telemetry application in the harsh environments. The OnCell G2150I is designed especially for industrial grade demanding applications such as Automatic Meter Reading, Intelligent Transportation System, Information Display Panels, and Environmental Monitoring System, which can benefit from a Cellular wireless infrastructure for the Total Cost of Ownership compare to land line PSTN or fiber optic communication system.

The OnCell G2150I is an isolated quad-band GSM/GPRS modem that transmits data and short messages (SMS) over GSM/GPRS mobile networks. It can be used to improve the efficiency of maintenance and communication, independent of operating skill.

Industrial form factor design for using on a DIN-rail or on the wall. G2150I has a 12 to 48V DC power input, allowing different types of field power sources to be attached. The serial ports are also protected by 2.5 KV isolation, so the system is safe from ground loop currents.

G2150I also have Separate RS-232 and RS-422/485 interfaces which are built in 2.5 KV RMS isolation for one minute and 15 KV ESD surge protection. The two serial interfaces make the OnCell G2150I ideal for attaching all kinds of devices, such as stand-alone controllers, PC COM ports, PLC or multi-dropped electric meters.

Key Features:

• Quad-band 900/1800, 850/1900 MHz GSM/GPRS
• GPRS Class 10
• GSM Circuit-Switch Data mode up to 14,400 bps
• Separate RS-232 and RS-422/485 serial interfaces
• 2.5 KV RMS isolation for 1 minute for all serial signals
• 15 KV ESD surge protection
• LED indicators for status, signal level
• DIN-rail, wall mounting
• SMS Tunnel Mode (Available Soon!)

Taipei, Taiwan, May 30, 2007—The leading device server manufacturer MOXA is pleased to announce the release of its new compact size 8-port NPort 5600-8-DT desktop serial device servers. The NPort 5600-8-DT series are 8-port, 3-in-1 serial device servers that support the RS-232, RS-422, and RS-485 interfaces. The NPort 5600-8-DT series is the best choice for applications that need additional serial ports, such as POS, Factory Automation, Power Distribution EMS System applications.

Flexible Mounting Design
NPort 5600-8-DT series is desktop, DIN Rail mountable and Wall mountable. You can attach a DIN-Rail Kit to the NPort 5600-8-DT's bottom panel to save space on the rail, or place the NPort 5600-8-DT in a smaller cabinet.

Two Ethernet ports for convenient cascade – style wiring
The NPort 5600-8-DT series each have two Ethernet ports that can be used as Ethernet switch ports. While one port connects to the network or server, the other port can be used to connect another Ethernet device. The dual Ethernet ports eliminate the need to connect each device to a separate Ethernet switch, reducing wiring costs.

Convenient Designed for RS485 Applications
The NPort 5650-8-DT series support selectable 1KΩ/150KΩ pull high/low resistors and 120Ω terminator at the bottom. In some critical environments, termination resistors may be needed to prevent the reflection of serial signals. When using termination resistors, it is also important to set the pull high/low resistors correctly so that the electrical signal is not corrupted. Since no set of resistor values is universally compatible for all environments, NPort 5600 device servers allow manual adjustment of termination and pull high/ low resistor values for each serial port, using DIP switches.

Convenient Power Inputs
The NPort 5650-8-DT series Support dual power inputs both Terminal Block & Power Jack for user to easy and flexible to implement the power. For power supply power input, user can use Terminal Block and use Power Jack when an adapter is been used.

Built-in Automatic Warning Function by Voice Audio and E-mail
The built-in speakers can be used to alert administrators of problems with the Ethernet links or power input, with the web console indicating which Ethernet link or power input has failed. An e-mail warning can also be issued when an exception is detected. These functions are valuable tools that enable maintenance engineers to react promptly to emergency situations.

If you would like more information about MOXA's serial-to-Ethernet products, or if you have any questions on how to link serial devices to Ethernet, please contact MOXA at info@moxa.com , or visit our website at www.moxa.com.

Features:

• 8 ports supporting RS-232, RS-422, or RS-485 operation
• Compact desktop size
• Auto-detecting 10/ 100 Mbps Ethernet
• 15 KV ESD surge protection for all serial signals
• Easy IP address configuration with LCM (Liquid Crystal Module)
• Configuration by web console, Telnet console, and more
• TCP Server, TCP Client, UDP, and Real COM operation modes
• Supports SNMP MIB-II for network management
• Configurable voice alarm for exceptions

Taipei, Taiwan, May 29, 2007—MOXA, a leading manufacturer of device networking products, is pleased to announce the release of the ioMirror E3210, the newest product from MOXA's revolutionary ioMirror line of high-speed, peer-to-peer, Active Ethernet I/O servers

The ioMirror peer-to-peer Ethernet I/O servers are a new generation of I/O server that use the Ethernet and IP networks to extend the distance between digital inputs and digital outputs. By using an existing Ethernet and IP network infrastructure, a wide range of applications (e.g., multiple intrusion detection, fluid level sensors, and alarm signals) can be extended to multiple locations without needing to lay additional transmission lines. The transmission speed between a DI and DO can be as high as 20 ms over an Ethernet network. By keeping the time delay small, the ioMirror E3210 can be used for applications such as fluid level monitoring and transmitting the optical sensor signals used in conveyor belt systems. In addition, the ioMirror E3210 is the most easy to use peer-to-peer Ethernet I/O server. Configuration can be carried out with a browser over the network, and with only 4 steps required, you can expect to set up all signal mappings in under 5 minutes. In fact, the process is made even easier since no programming is required.

''We are committed to delivering the best quality products with the most innovative features to our customers,'' said Andy Cheng, director of MOXA's Data Acquisition and Control business unit.''The ioMirror represents MOXA's commitment to deliver easy-to-use, innovative Active Ethernet I/O servers to our customers.'' To learn more about MOXA's Active Ethernet I/O servers and the ioMirror line, please visit our website at http://www.moxa.com/Zones/Active_Ethernet_IO/index.htm , or contact us by e-mail at info@moxa.com .

Features:

• I/O status updates within 20 ms
• Direct input-to-output signal communication over IP
• Configuration in 4 steps without programming
• Local alarm and remote alarm messaging
• Supports Modbus/TCP for remote monitoring
• Hot pluggable LCD attachment replaces PCs for configuration onsite

Taipei, Taiwan, May 15, 2007—MOXA is pleased to announce its participation at the Computex 2007 tradeshow, which will be held from June 5th to June 9th in Taipei, Taiwan. Computex is renowned as the largest IT trade show in Asia. MOXA will be exhibiting at Booths D202 and D301 in Hall 1, with a focus on industrial IT.

As a leading provider in the communication networking industry, MOXA has devoted itself to the development of reliable, application-friendly products for the past 20 years. At Computex 2007, MOXA's exhibit will focus on the following themes for the industrial IT field:

Industrial Redundant Ethernet Solutions
The new and improved Turbo Ring by MOXA is now the world's fastest self-healing ring topology. It is an architecture designed for reliability and redundancy, providing the highest levels of performance and network recovery within 20 ms.

Industrial Wireless Solutions
Devices can be connected to a network using MOXA's industrial-grade wireless ( 802.11a /b/g) or cellular (GSM/ GPRS) products. MOXA offers solutions for wireless networking, wireless embedded computing , and wireless serial connectivity. In particular, Thinkcore W300 embedded computers and AWK-1100/1200 access points are both designed specifically for harsh industrial environments.

Active Ethernet I/O Solutions
Both digital and analog I/O signals can be transmitted over Ethernet with MOXA's peer-to-peer I/O servers. MOXA's ioLogik E2000 Active Ethernet I/O servers can instantly exchange remote sensor signals over Ethernet without requiring a PLC, a PC controller, or extra I/O wiring.

MOXA will have live demonstration units available at Computex 2007 so visitors can get hands-on experience with its new products. The full line of MOXA products will also be displayed, including Active Ethernet I/O servers , industrial Ethernet switches , serial device servers , embedded computers , GPRS modem/routers, USB-to-serial hubs , and industrial video servers .

Computex 2007 is an opportunity to learn about the latest developments in industrial communication technology and see the latest MOXA product offerings. With so many recent developments in industrial technology, this year's Computex is sure to be an exciting and rewarding experience. Interested visitors can find MOXA in Hall 1 at Booths D202 and D301.

For more information about MOXA , please visit www.moxa.com or contact Moxa at info@moxa.com .

Taipei, Taiwan, MAY 16, 2007— MOXA has expanded its presence in the Modbus gateway market with the release of the MGate MB3000 line, two years after releasing their first Modbus gateway.

''With the MGate MB3000, we're trying to make it as easy as possible for different Modbus protocols to communicate with each other,'' said Jackie Shi, the head of MOXA's device networking unit. To simplify the integration of Modbus RTU/ASCII to Modbus TCP, five patent-pending features were developed specifically for the MGate MB3000 .

An example of user-friendly design is the MGate MB3000's configuration utility, which supports multiple languages and allows the gateway to be set up in just five steps. Modbus response timeouts can be automatically configured, eliminating one of the most challenging and time-consuming tasks when integrating Modbus networks.

On advanced models, the priority control feature allows special or critical requests to bypass the strict first-come-first-serve Modbus communication structure. Users may assign first priority to specific requests, port numbers, or IP addresses, giving integrators valuable flexibility in handling a system's requirements.

For maximum compatibility between Modbus TCP and Modbus ASCII/RTU, the MGate MB3000 supports up to 16 simultaneous TCP masters, with up to 32 simultaneous requests from each master. Since multiple slaves can be daisy-chained off a single serial port, the smart routing feature was developed to manage slave IDs between Modbus interfaces. A user-defined slave ID table on the MGate MB3000 routes requests to the correct serial port and even allows the use of virtual IDs. Instead of requiring a network socket for each port, only one socket is required to access all slaves on all ports, saving system and network resources.

The features developed for the MGate MB3000 products address the most common and most challenging difficulties that Modbus integrators face, and demonstrate MOXA's commitment towards making device networking easier and readily accessible to all users. Whereas existing solutions require a high level of expertise with Modbus, the MGate MB3000 should allow users to integrate Modbus networks even without any knowledge of the communication protocols.

The MGate MB 3000 line of Modbus gateways will be available in early April. For more information, please visit http://www.moxa.com , or contact info@moxa.com .

Features:

• Makes it easy to combine Modbus TCP with Modbus RTU/ASCII
• Allows multiple TCP masters for maximum Modbus compatibility
• Provides priority control for critical commands (on advanced models)
• Integrates Modbus networks without change to existing architecture

PoE technology lets you eliminate the need for power outlets when deploying Ethernet-enabled devices. The release of Moxa's PoE switch will give users more flexibility when extending Ethernet networks. Detailed information about the EDS-P308 is available on Moxa's website at http://www.moxa.com/product/EDS-P308.htm , or by contacting a MOXA sales representative at info@moxa.com .

EDS-P308 PoE Industrial Unmanaged Switch

• 8-port IEEE 802.3af PoE Ethernet Switches
• 4 IEEE802.3af-compliant PoE and Ethernet combo ports
• Redundant dual 48 VDC power inputs
• -40 to 75XC operating temperature range (T model)

Active Ethernet I/O provides PC-based data acquisition and control applications with a new method of transmitting real-time I/O data over an open network. Active Ethernet I/O is designed for Ethernet, and supports Modbus/TCP and SNMP protocols for use in both industrial automation and IT environments.

This new approach to Ethernet I/O was needed to address the prevalence of Ethernet in modern PC-based data acquisition and control (DA&C) systems, and the increasing demand for real-time I/O data. Moxa's engineers used their know-how and experience in data communication to develop the Active Ethernet I/O concept, and provide real-time I/O data transmission over an open network using easily-configured local logic control.

New Breed of Ethernet I/O for PC-based Automation
The traditional Ethernet I/O architecture uses Ethernet I/O servers attached to passive sensors. A host is required to poll the Ethernet I/O server in order to obtain I/O status information, and the repeated request-and-response communication over the network results in a slow response time. For clients looking to improve the operational efficiency of their DA&C systems, the need for active I/O messaging and a fast I/O response time cannot be met with a traditional Ethernet I/O structure.

Moxa's Active Ethernet I/O products give system integrators a new option that relies on conditionally triggered I/O status notification with customizable output messages and simultaneous local output control. Rather than simply waiting for a request for information, the Ethernet I/O server intelligently transmits data over the network only when certain customizable I/O conditions are met. Network and host resources are not expended by the continual polling of the server when I/O conditions remain within the customizable threshold. This makes network communication between the host computer and Ethernet I/O server concise and efficient, and data transmission is 20 times faster than with traditional SCADA systems (50 ms compared to 1 sec).

A key component of Active Ethernet I/O is the patent-pending Click&Go™ logic control, which is used to configure the Ethernet I/O server's local intelligence. Rather than laboriously programming in C or PLC-Ladder-Logic, the intuitive "If-Then" structure of Click&Go™ makes it easy for users to notify the server of what I/O conditions to watch for and what actions or events to trigger. Using Click&Go™, configuration of your Active Ethernet I/O system can be completed quickly and with no formal training.

Features

• Instant event reporting by TCP/UDP/e-mail/SNMP trap
• Easy local control without programming by patented Click&Go Logic
• Windows VB and Windows/WinCE/Linux C API
• Peer-to-Peer I/O without controller

Moxa currently offers two products that support Active Ethernet I/O
- ioLogik E2210 with 12 DI, 8 DO
- ioLogik E2240 with 8 AI, 2 AO

For more information about Moxa's award-winning Active Ethernet I/O servers, please visit http://www.moxa.com/Zones/Active_Ethernet_IO/index.htm or contact Moxa at info@moxa.com

Moxa Turbo Ring, a self-healing Ethernet technology, helps end users minimize downtime caused by any network failure, further ensuring that your network connection runs non-stop. If any link in the ring fails, the system will return to normal communication in less than 20 milliseconds at a full load. Various topologies can be configured using Moxa Turbo Ring to reduce cabling and network planning costs. Options include ring coupling without a coupling control line, dual rings in one switch, and dual-homing.

"Most industries measure downtime in terms of the cost per minute of lost production for industrial network system. In this regard, network reliability is a critical issue for building an industrial network infrastructure. Redundant ring is the way to ensure non-stop network operation. In an industrial application, a ring may require support more than 30 switches. Moxa Turbo Ring offers the fastest recovery speed within 20 ms even at the full, 250-switch load in a ring.”" said Steve Won, Executive Vice president, Moxa Networking Co. Ltd.

To sum up, deploying fast redundant recovery is pleasant, but choosing both fast and reliable solution is the top priority for mission critical industrial networks. Moxa offers a full line of redundant managed switches that support Turbo Ring to help you build the fastest and the most reliable network connectivity in your toughest application.

We are excited to announce our participation in the 2007 Hannover Messe tradeshow in Hannover, Germany, from April 16 to 20, 2007. Hannover Messe is renowned as one of the world's leading showcases for industrial technology. It is an excellent opportunity to learn about our newest product offerings and about the latest developments in industrial communication technology. Be sure to visit us at Booth C60, Hall 9 .

Our exhibit will focus on three key themes:

Industrial Ethernet solutions
Our new and improved Turbo Ring is now the world's fastest self-healing ring topology. It is an architecture designed for reliability and redundancy, providing the highest levels of performance and network recovery within 20 ms.

Wireless solutions
Give your devices an industrial-grade wireless or cellular connection to your network, using our 802.11 a/b/g and GSM/ GPRS products. Look to MOXA for wireless networking, wireless embedded computing, and wireless serial connectivity. In particular, our Thinkcore W3000 embedded computers feature Ethernet, serial, and 802.11a/b/g WLAN ports, and are designed specifically for harsh industrial environments.

Active Ethernet I/O solutions
Now you can extend digital and analog I/O signals over Ethernet with our peer-to-peer I/O servers. Our ioLogik E2000 Active Ethernet I/O serves can instantly exchange remote sensor signals Ethernet without requiring a PLC, a PC controller, or extra I/O wiring.

Live demonstration units will be available for visitors to get hands-on experience with our products. We will also have our full line of products on display, including our Active Ethernet I/O servers, industrial Ethernet switches, serial device servers, embedded computers, GPRS modem/routers, USB to serial hubs, and industrial video servers.

We are also pleased to announce that our new MGate MB3000 Modbus gateway will be a featured product at the Modbus-IDA booth, which will be located at Hall 9, Stand A59. The MGate MB3000 is designed to integrate Modbus serial and Ethernet networks seamlessly, without altering existing system architectures. It features automatic calibration of response timeouts and smart routing of TCP requests to serial slaves.

With so many recent developments in industrial technology, we are sure that Hannover Messe will be an exciting and rewarding experience. Come by and see us at Booth C60, Hall 9. Our staff will be happy to show you around and answer your questions. We look forward to seeing you there.

If you would like further information, please feel free to contact us at info@moxa.com. You may also visit www.moxa.com to learn more about MOXA.

In recent years, MOXA's many software partners have developed applications for our ready-to-run, reliable, wide-temperature embedded computers , and we are using this theme site to present how MOXA's solutions are used in embedded applications. The theme site also gives system integrators and software partners an excellent tool for introducing MOXA's embedded computers and solutions to various vertical markets, including power, transportation, POS, environmental monitoring, manufacturing automation, and medical applications.

MOXA's embedded solutions are designed for industrial applications, and are easy to implement with different operating systems. In particular, Windows CE programmers find it easy to develop the relevant software and applications for our embedded computers, offering a user-friendly environment for software partners.

The Embedded Applications Site is located at the following URL:

http://www.moxa.com/Zones/Embedded_Computing/Embedded_Applications/index.htm

If you have any comments or suggestions, contact us by e-mail at info.sys@moxa.com .

Real-time full D1 MPEG4/MJPEG streams @ 30 FPS

The VPort 351 has a video stream performance at full resolution and full frame rate to create a real-time record for video surveillance applications. The new MOXA VPort 351 video encoder can process up to 30 frames/sec at full D1 (NTSC: 720x480, PAL: 720x576) resolution to transmit a truly live video performance.

Industrial-grade design suitable for any harsh environment

The MOXA VPort 351 features DIN-Rail Mounting capability, 12/24 VDC or 24 VAC redundant power inputs, and IP30 protection to meet the requirements of industrial environments. The VPort 351-T, which is an extended temperature model with operating temperature range of -40 to 75°C, is well suited for outdoor and harsh environments, such as roadways, refineries, and power plants. In addition, the VPort 351 has received important industrial and safety approvals, such as UL508, Class1, Div. 2, making it suitable for transportation, utility, and manufacturing systems. The product has enclosure, EMI, and surge protection to defend against any harmful interference.

Product Features

I. Intelligent Video Technology

• Video stream of up to 30/25 frames/sec at full D1 (720 x 480/576) resolution
• MPEG4/MJPEG video compression technology
• 2-way (1 in / 1 out) audio supported
• Pre/post-alarm video recording function for advanced surveillance
• Standard RTSP (real-time streaming protocol) for easy integration supported
• Multicast (IGMP) protocols for efficient network transmission supported
• Equipped with 2 DIs and 2 Relays (DO) for external sensors and alarms
• Built-in Video Motion Detection (VMD)
• Built-in web server, Telnet, and RS-232 console for remote access and configuration
• MOXA SoftDVR™ Lite IP Surveillance Software and VPort SDK (Software Development Kit) PLUS included free

II. Industrial Rugged Design

• 12/24 VDC or 24 VAC redundant power inputs
• RJ45 or fiber optic Ethernet port for flexible networking choices
• IP30 protection for industrial applications
• DIN-Rail and panel mounting capability
• -40 to 75°C operating temperature models for critical and outdoor environments
• EMI/ESD protection, UL508 (pending), and ATEX Class1, DIV.2 (pending) certifications
• Solid 5-year warranty

Detailed information about the VPort 351 is available on MOXA's corporate website at http://www.moxa.com/product/VPort_351.htm .

MOXA is pleased to inform you that ioLogik E2000 Active Ethernet I/O servers are compatible with NI LabVIEW 8.

Active Ethernet I/O is a powerful new concept in remote data acquisition where I/O events trigger customized messages that are instantly sent to host computers. Active Ethernet I/O supports traditional Modbus/TCP for maximum compatibility with existing applications.

"NI LabVIEW is very popular in the fields of monitoring, testing, and measurement," said Andy Cheng, Division Manager of Active Ethernet I/O products. "Active Ethernet I/O is an opportunity to extend LabVIEW's remote monitoring capability." LabVIEW's built-in Modbus library can easily be used to connect to an Active Ethernet I/O server. LabVIEW also has a passive TCP software component that can instantly receive TCP/UDP messages from Active Ethernet I/O servers, without incurring any additional costs.

The application guide for using ioLogik E2000 I/O servers with LabVIEW is now available for download on MOXA's web site. For more information, please refer to http://www.moxa.com/Zones/Active_Ethernet_IO/index.htm

About Active Ethernet I/O
The Active Ethernet I/O server enhances the flexibility of PC-based data acquisition and control systems with proactive condition-based reporting and control of I/O device status. Whereas I/O servers are traditionally passive and must be polled for data, the Active Ethernet I/O server reports and controls I/O status based on user-specified conditions. This report-by-exception approach, new to PC-based I/O monitoring, requires far less bandwidth than traditional polling methods. Critical sensor data can be obtained immediately instead being subject to polling intervals.

Taipei, Taiwan, February 07, 2007—Many of MOXA's industrial Ethernet switches , media converters , and serial-to-Ethernet servers have been certified by the DNV and GL classification societies. The relevant products have been certified for safe and reliable use with applications for battleships, ocean liners, offshore drilling platforms, tide-power generation systems, and offshore windmill farms. DNV/GL certified products are used to ensure the success of mission-critical maritime and offshore applications.

The DNV stipulates strict rules and verification procedures for the classification of ships and high speed and light craft that are to be used for offshore applications. The services are designed to mitigate risks, assure legal compliance, and add to the net value of a project during its entire lifecycle. The services cover the entire spectrum of risk assessment, risk mitigation and risk management, feasibility studies, consultancy, verification, and certification.

Ethernet provides a reliable and open network infrastructure that allows the various systems used with modern maritime & offshore automation applications to be combined into a highly synchronized communication system. Long distance transmission requirements between communication points are easy to meet for large-scale application sites. In fact, many industrial Ethernet devices, such as MOXA's own switches and media converters, designed originally for applications on land, have been found equally well suited for use in adverse marine-type environments. Examples include battleships and ocean liners, which when fully manned could be home to several thousand soldiers or passengers. Energy related applications, such as offshore drilling platforms, tide-power generation systems, and offshore windmill farms, could also benefit from using Ethernet.

Click here for more information about MOXA's latest DNV certified products.

Contest winners were selected by random drawing and are listed below. Notification is being sent to each winner, and prizes will be delivered shortly after delivery information has been verified. Winners are urged to reply to the notification immediately with delivery information to daniel.liu@moxa.com . Prizes will be held until January 29th, 2007 , after which a new winner will be selected if no response is received.

List of winners: Prize: NPort 6650

Prize: iPod Nano

Prize: SD Card

The ready-to-run software development tools provided by MOXA work in a Windows environment, and can accelerate Windows CE 5.0 application development and facilitate the creation of related applications.

MOXA offers the following related software tools:

1. Moxa WinCE 5.0 C/C++ SDK
2. Libraries and Run-Times
3. OM/DCOM and ATL
4. Winsock 2.2
5. Microsoft Foundation Classes (MFC)
6. Microsoft .NET Compact Framework 2.0
7. XML and SOAP Toolkit
8. On-line Source Code Debugging

These tools simplify the programmer's task by making it easy to develop software that fits the application at hand. MOXA continues to develop more software tools that enable programmers to port their software into the application they wish to implement. In addition to offering world-class industrial products, MOXA also prides itself on providing services that meet our customers' needs.

Click here for information on Moxa Embedded Computers.

The EDS-516A inherited many advanced features, such as Turbo Ring, from MOXA’s series of managed Ethernet switches, to give systemintegrators a reliable and efficient network switch for handling large automation systems. The high port count design fulfills the demand for high-density network connections of large distributed control systems (DCS).

In addition, managed features, such as Quality of Service (QoS), provide a traffic prioritization capability to ensure that important data is delivered consistently and predictably, and the EDS-516A supports IEEE802.1D-1998 GMRP and IGMP Snooping to reduce the amount of traffic on the Ethernet LAN. The EDS-516A supports VLAN technology, which can be used to segment your network without being restricted by physical connections, and IEEE802.3ad (LACP) provides flexible network connections and a redundant path for critical devices. SNMP V1/V2c/V3 provide different levels of management, and RMON (Remote Network Monitoring) allows various network agents and console systems to exchange network monitoring data. In addition, IEEE802.1X and https/SSL are available to enhance network security.

Key Features

• 16 fast Ethernet ports with 2 ports for copper or fiber
• Turbo Ring (recovery time < 300 ms), RSTP/STP (IEEE802.1W/D) for Ethernet redundancy
• QoS, IGMP snooping/GMRP, VLAN, LACP, SNMP V1/V2c/V3, RMON supported
• Rate Limiting for bandwidth management, and broadcast storm protection
• IEEE802.1X and https/SSL to enhance network security
• Save and load configuration files with the ABC-01 “automatic backup configurator” attachment

M2M magazine

MOXA is proud to be listed as one of the top companies in the industry.
The M2M 100 is a directory of the most important and influential machine-to-machine technology providers, as determined by the editors of M2M magazine and its editorial advisory board. Companies are selected through an exhaustive selection process based on criteria including: strength and number of customer references; strength of product/service portfolio; strength of business model; establishment and active involvement in the M2M market; and growth potential. This year, more than 300 companies were considered.

The M2M 100 can be found in the 2007 M2M Sourcebook, a definitive reference guide to machine-to-machine technology. In addition to the M2M 100's look at the leaders that are shaping the industry, the Sourcebook features industry data from leading marketing firms, it examines outlooks on where the M2M industry is headed, and reveals market predictions for M2M.

Click on the following link to view complete details. http://www.specialtypub.com/m2m/m2m100/listing.asp

Windows Vista™ is Microsoft's latest edition of the Windows operating system and is scheduled for release very shortly. As with previous editions of Windows, Windows Vista™ is expected to become the dominant platform in PCs worldwide, and software and hardware companies have already begun to adapt. To guarantee a seamless transition for users of MOXA products, establishing early Windows Vista™ certification was made a top priority.

Previous Windows editions allowed unrestricted installation of hardware that was not Microsoft-certified, simply notifying users with a digital signature warning. One of the primary changes being introduced with Windows Vista™ is the dramatically more stringent security measures, and the x64 edition will prohibit the installation of non-certified hardware. Due to careful planning and testing, MOXA is the only provider so far that is able to offer Windows Vista™-certified multiport serial boards and serial device servers. With Windows Vista™ certification, users now have an immediate selection of Windows Vista™-ready products, and current MOXA users can be assured of continuous, reliable operation when it comes time to upgrade.

Windows Vista™-certified product lines:

Multiport Serial Boards

• PCI Express Multiport Serial Boards.
• PCI Multiport Serial Boards
• Universal PCI Multiport Serial Boards.

Serial-to-Ethernet Servers

• Secure Device Servers
• Device Servers
• Embedded Modules
• Terminal Servers
• Serial-to-Wireless Servers

The loading facility was proposed by a Shanghai-based company for a new port's second-phase construction project. A major component of facility's operation involves iron ore pellets that travel in piles on two large conveyors for automated handling. Scanner-equipped loading arms automatically generate 3D computer models of each pile to determine how each pile will be processed and loaded. The large volume of information means that conventional data transmission speeds are not sufficient for automated processing. The scanners, produced by leading manufacturer SICK, are set at 38.4 Kbps and must switch to 500 Kbps, a nonstandard baudrate.

MOXA's NPort 6000 device servers were selected for their ability to connect SICK scanners instantly to the Ethernet network, something no other device server was able to accomplish. Effortless support for any nonstandard baudrate, including 500 Kbps as used by the SICK scanner, was a key advantage. Moreover, the NPort server's industrial-grade design ensured a reliable and secure data transmission tunnel, preventing loss or interception of data.

Unmanned loading is an important development for the steel industry, which is characterized by hazardous workplace environments where serious injuries can occur. The move towards increased automation is expected to result in safer working conditions, higher efficiency, and substantial financial benefits.

The EDS-510A is a 10-port managed Ethernet switch that provides 3 fiber/copper gigabit ports in a compact design. Two of the three gigabit ports can be used for building a redundant gigabit backbone with MOXA Turbo Ring (recovery time < 300 ms), giving system maintainers a convenient means of setting up a versatile yet stable gigabit Ethernet. The third gigabit Ethernet port can provide sufficient bandwidth for uplink with 1000 Mbps transmission capability. For optimal network planning and utilization, the EDS-510A Series also supports intelligent network management functions, including Quality of Service (QoS), IGMP Snooping/GMRP, VLAN, Port Trunking, SNMP V1/V2c/V3, IEEE 802.1X, and https/SSL. The "-T" models support an extended operating temperature range of -40 to 75°C for applications housed in harsh, industrial environments.

Key Features

• 3 gigabit plus 7 fast Ethernet ports in a compact size
• 2 gigabit Ethernet ports for Redundant Ring and 1 gigabit Ethernet port for uplink solution
• Gigabit Turbo Ring (recovery time < 300 ms), RSTP/STP (IEEE802.1W/D) for Ethernet redundancy
• QoS, IGMP snooping/GMRP, VLAN, LACP, SNMP V1/V2c/V3, RMON supported
• Rate Limiting for bandwidth management, and broadcast storm protection
• IEEE802.1X and https/SSL to enhance network security
• -40 to 75°C operating temperature models available
• Save and load configuration files with the ABC-01 "automatic backup configurator" attachment

Taipei, Taiwan, November 15, 2006—Moxa is pleased to announce that three new models of the ThinkCore DA-660 Series —DA-661, DA-662, and DA-663—are shipping in mid November. DA-660 Series embedded computers have many excellent features, and are designed specifically for use in harsh industrial environments.

The four ThinkCore DA-660 Series models (DA-660/661/662/663) are RISC-based, ready-to-run embedded computers designed for industrial data applications. The computers feature 8 or 16 RS-232/422/485 serial ports, multiple Ethernet or fiber ports, and are based on the Intel XScale IXP-422/425 communication processors. These great features are packed into a standard 1U, 19-inch wide rack-mounted rugged enclosure. The robust, rack-mountable mechanism design provides the hardened protection needed for industrial environment applications, and lets users easily install the embedded computers on a standard 19-inch rack. DA-660 embedded computers are not only suitable for the IT machine control room, but also for the critical assets found in the control and automation systems on industrial plant floors and in electric power utility substations. In order to make them suitable for many different industrial applications, the DA-660 embedded computers can accept a range of power inputs (from 100 to 240V, either AC or DC). Because of the no hard disk, fan-less, energy efficient design, DA-660 computers generate a minimal amount of heat, and can operate reliably 365/7/24 in heavy duty, harsh industrial environments to deliver strongly reliable, powerful computing. You can expect the kind of high performance required for multifunctional controller usage. In addition to the 8 or 16 serial ports, the DA-660 computers also come with PCMCIA, CompactFlash, and USB sockets for storage expansion, providing added convenience for customers who wish to expand storage capacity for data logging and recording.

You may choose from the pre-installed, ready-to-run, open standard Linux OS, or the more common WinCE OS for your software program development. The built-in SDK provides a convenient tool for developing control programs, and follows the common programming procedures used on a standard PC. The software you develop for your own applications can be stored in the onboard Flash memory. The DA-660 computers make it easy to build control systems with distributed architecture on embedded technologies such as for SCADA systems, plant floor automation, and power electricity monitoring.

Key Features

Top Performance
Intel XScale IXP-422 or IXP-425 processor provides high performance for data collection and data processing

Ready-to-Run
Ready-to-run embedded Linux or Windows CE 5.0 operating system supports Windows Tool Chain, serial to Ethernet protocols, web server, database, middlewares and drivers to reduce application program development effort. Software developers can easily port and upload their software to ThinkCore DA-660 Series embedded computers.

Robust File System
The Linux's JFFS2 and Widnows CE's TFAT file systems can log all file access data with time stamp to prevent the file system from crashing when the system is writing data to the file system and the power shuts down.

100-240V AC/DC Power Input:
The ThinkCore DA-660 Series supports 100-240V AC/DC power inputs; this is particularly beneficial since they can be implemented in various applications, such as power substation automation and power monitoring.

19-Inch, 1 U and Rackmount Design
The standard 19 inch, 1 U and rackmount design makes it easy to install the DA-660 computers, and provides the hardened protection needed for industrial environments.

Powerful Serial Communication
The DA-660 computers come with 8 or 16 software-selectable RS-232/422/485 serial ports that support a communication speed of 50 to 921.6 Kbps. As and added benefit, all DA-660 Series serial ports support any Baudrate.

Multiple Network Interfaces
DA-660 computers come with 2or 4 Ethernet ports, or 2 multi-mode fiber ports. Multiple network interfaces not only provide more options for device connection, but also provide a convenient way to build system redundant architecture. By adding the appropriate interface card, the PCMCIA slot can be used to support fixed LAN, WLAN, and even cellular communication connections.

Various Storage Options
DA-660 Series computers come with CompactFlash and USB ports, making the DA-660 Series convenient as a control unit for storage expansion and data logging.

LCM Display and Keypad
The LCM display and keypad on the DA-660’s top panel is useful for on-site configuration and troubleshooting.

Reliability
The fanless, low power consumption, no moving part design increases reliability, allowing the DA-660 to operate reliably 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

5-year Warranty
The DA-660 comes with Moxa's solid 5-year warranty, which is 2.5 times longer than the traditional 2-year warranty for industrial PCs.

Taipei, Taiwan, Nov. 15, 2006—Moxa is pleased to introduce a new member of the MOXA UPort family of USB-to-serial adaptors. The UPort 1130 is a 1-port USB-to-serial adaptor . It enables users to attach an RS-422/485 serial peripheral to a laptop or workstation's USB port. The adaptor features full-speed USB 1.1 operation and serial transmission speeds up to 921.6 Kbps. It is a truly handy, plug-and-play tool for engineers who need to manage serial devices from a portable workstation or notebook. The UPort 1130 is a perfect fit for mobile, instrumentation, and point-of-sale (POS) applications.

High Compatibility
The UPort 1130 features USB 1.1 full-speed data transmission and is fully compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.0. Users may select the desired serial interface through software, giving the UPort 1130 a clear advantage over other similar products. The supported interfaces are RS-422, 4-wire RS-485, and 2-wire RS-485. In addition, the UPort 1130 has built-in 15 KV ESD protection, ensuring reliable operation in harsh industrial environments.

Convenient Terminal Block Converter
The UPort 1130 is designed for industrial applications. A compact terminal block converter (DB9F to terminal block) is included in the UPort 1130 offering pack to simplify wiring to serial devices.

Features at a glance:

• Fully compatible with USB 2.0
• Software configuration for RS-422, 4-wire RS-485, or 2-wire RS-485 operation
• Male DB9 and terminal block connectors for easy wiring
• LED indicators (Active, Tx, Rx)
• Built-in 15 KV ESD protection
• Serial transmission speeds up to 921.6 Kbps

Taipei, Taiwan, Oct 11, 2006—Moxa announces the debut of Active Ethernet I/O , a new way for PC-based data acquisition and control applications to transmit real-time I/O data over an open network. Designed for Ethernet, Active Ethernet I/O supports Modbus/TCP and SNMP protocols for use in both industrial automation and IT environments.

A new approach to Ethernet I/O is needed to address the prevalence of Ethernet in modern PC-based data acquisition and control (DA&C) systems and the increasing demand for real-time I/O data. Using their know-how and experience in data communication, the engineers at Moxa developed the Active Ethernet I/O concept to provide real-time I/O data transmission over an open network using easily-configured local logic control.

New Breed of Ethernet I/O for PC-based Automation

In traditional Ethernet I/O architecture, the Ethernet I/O server and attached sensors are passive. A host is required to poll the Ethernet I/O server in order to obtain I/O status information, and the repeated request-and-respond communication over the network results in a slow response time. For clients looking to improve the operational efficiency of their DA&C systems, the need for active I/O messaging and a fast I/O response time cannot be met with the traditional Ethernet I/O structure.

Moxa's Active Ethernet I/O products give system integrators a new option that relies on conditionally triggered I/O status notification with customizable output messages and simultaneous local output control. Rather than simply waiting for a request for information, the Ethernet I/O server intelligently transmits data over the network only when certain customizable I/O conditions are met. Network and host resources are not expended by the continual polling of the server when I/O conditions remain within the customizable threshold. This makes network communication between the host computer and Ethernet I/O server concise and efficient, and data transmission is 20 times faster than with traditional SCADA systems (50 ms compared to 1 sec).

A key component of Active Ethernet I/O is the patent-pending Click&Go™ logic control, which is used to configure the Ethernet I/O server's local intelligence. Rather than laboriously programming in C or PLC-Ladder-Logic, the intuitive "If-Then" structure of Click&Go™ makes it easy for users to notify the server of what I/O conditions to watch for and what actions or events to trigger. Using Click&Go™, configuration of your Active Ethernet I/O system can be completed quickly and with no formal training.

• Instant Event Reporting by TCP/UDP/e-mail/SNMP trap
• Easy Local Control without Programming by Patented Click&Go Logic
• Windows VB and Windows/WinCE/Linux C API
• Peer-to-Peer I/O without controller

Moxa currently offers two products that support Active Ethernet I/O
- ioLogik E2210 with 12 DI, 8 DO -
- ioLogik E2240 with 8 AI, 2 AO -

The successful construction of Hsuehshan Tunnel is widely considered a feat of engineering and human perseverance, due to the number and severity of engineering challenges that were faced. At 12.9 km, it is the longest road tunnel in East Asia and the fifth-longest tunnel in the world. The tunnel cuts through Snow Mountain, known as Hsuehshan by locals, which is the second highest mountain in Taiwan at 3886 meters. Construction was almost abandoned several times because of problems caused by the site's complex geology, including many fracture zones, high-pressure groundwater, and major fault lines. During the 15 years that were spent on Hsuehshan Tunnel's construction, the ground reportedly collapsed 98 times, underground water inundated the tunnel 36 times, tunnel boring machines were trapped inside 26 times, and 25 workers lost their lives. The tunnel's great length and difficult environment made it critical that a comprehensive, reliable, and safe management system was established.

Hsuehshan Tunnel selected Moxa's NPort 5230 for use in its traffic control system, based on Moxa's experience with automated traffic monitoring systems as well as its excellent reputation for reliability and ruggedness. Ten traffic control gates along the length of Hsuehshan Tunnel required management over a network from a central location. During emergencies such as fire, flood, or earthquake, the control center needed the ability to selectively lower different gates in order to control or halt traffic flow into the tunnel. Moxa's NPort 5230, which makes serial devices accessible over Ethernet , provided each gate with a connection to the network, enabling remote access from the control center. Another Moxa product, the EDS-508, was used to manage network connections to and from the control center. Both the NPort 5230 and the EDS-508 were designed for ultra-reliable operation in harsh, industrial environments, making them a natural fit for the often extreme conditions encountered in the tunnel.

Traffic Control Gate Hsuehshan Tunnel was opened to the public in June of 2006. It consists of two primary tunnels, a pilot tunnel for service and maintenance, a network of interconnecting pedestrian and vehicle tubes, and almost 2000 kilometers of wiring and fiber optics for lighting, firefighting, communication, computer-monitoring and traffic control systems. Automated road-rule enforcement cameras run the length of the tunnel to monitor speeders, tailgaters, and illegal lane-changers. It takes about twenty minutes to drive from one end of the tunnel to another, and the total drive between Taipei City and Yilan County has been reduced from over two hours to less than forty minutes.

SPS/IPC/DRIVES 2006
Nov. 28-30, 2006
Nuremberg, Germany
Hall 9, Booth No. 9-117

At this 3-day exhibition, Moxa will highlight "Ethernet Automation" solutions, which can fulfill diverse needs for industrial Ethernet network connectivity. Moxa will also present the up-to-date topics of wireless and power automation. The 2006 SPS/IPC/Drives exhibition is a wonderful opportunity for you to discover the latest technology and see Moxa's newest product offerings.

Come see us at Hall 9, Booth No. 117
. The Moxa booth will feature an "Ethernet Automation" solution tutorial that shows how many of Moxa's industrial-level products can be used on one Ethernet network. A prime example is the Ethernet switch family, which includes products suitable for any Ethernet infrastructure application. Switches are available with a wide range of useful features, including gigabit redundancy and plug-and-play convenience.

Also of interest are Moxa's embedded computers, which come with embedded Linux or Windows CE built in, and a wide operating temperature design that makes the embedded computers ideally suited for industrial communication applications. Other key products that will be showcased include a variety of selections from Ethernet infrastructure platforms, including the ioLogik family of remote I/O servers, Ethernet-to-fiber media converters, device servers, and industrial video servers.

In order to give you a closer view of wireless and power applications, we will create a special presentation of Moxa's networking solutions, which include the newest outdoor AP, GPRS modem, IEC 61850-3 approved Ethernet switch products, and more. Two live demonstration units that feature the Active Remote I/O ioLogik 2000 and real-time access surveillance system (RISC-based embedded computers UC-7420 and industrial video server VPort 4511) will also be on display.

We look forward to seeing you at Hall 9, Booth No. 117 in November at the SPS/IPC/Drives exhibition. Our staff will be happy to show you around and answer your questions.

Taipei, Taiwan, August 23, 2006. The debut of MOXA's TCC-80 media converter earlier this year caused quite a stir, and now MOXA is set to wow the IA marketplace once again with two new entry-level media converters. The TCC-80I is the world's first serial port powered

The TCC-80I media converter transmits data at speeds up to 115.2 Kbps, and provides 2.5 KV of optical isolation. Both sides of the connection are isolated optically to provide perfect protection from lightning surges, accidental high voltage shorts, and ground loops. The built-in, wide-range optocouplers are tested to ensure that they can withstand more than 4 KV rms input to output for 1 minute. One of the most attractive features of the TCC-80I is that it can draw power from the attached RS-232 device. This makes the TCC-80I more versatile, since for many applications you will not need to use an external power supply to power the converter.

Along with the TCC-80I, MOXA is also introducing the TCF-90, a serial port powered RS-232 to fiber media converter (both single mode and multi mode versions are available). "The TCF-90 can be used to extend the RS-232 connection up to 40 kilometers with a single mode fiber interface, but without the need for an external power supply," explained Bee Lee, the head of MOXA's New Business product unit. "One of the biggest bonuses for end-users is that the TCF-90 will save them time and money."

The feature of the TCC-80I and TCF-90 that end-users will appreciate the most is that they are both equipped with an LED Port Power Indicator. "Traditional serial-powered media converters need multi-meters to measure whether the power supply is sufficient to operate the media converter," said Lee. "With the TCC-80I and TCF-90 you can throw your multi-meter away. The built-in LED indicator will show you straightaway whether or not your serial device is providing enough power, and if for some reason the power is not sufficient, you can use the optional power adapter to connect the converter to a standard power source."

The TCC-80I and TCF-90 are positioned as entry-level media converters. Both converters can be used for a variety of commercial applications, such as advanced parking lots, elevator ID systems, remote terminal control, lighting control, and PLC control. If you are interested in MOXA media converters, or you have any special requests, please visit our website at to read about these and other media converters offered by MOXA ( www.moxa.com/product/Serial_Media_Converters.html ).

The EDS-508A/505A switches were designed especially for applications that need managed switches . System engineers will find the Turbo Ring feature particularly easy to configure. In fact, users can use the default configuration, in which case Turbo Ring is plug-and-play, or modify the configuration using the friendly web-based user interface. Additional features include support for IEEE802.1X and https/SSL for network security, and the user-configured automatic warning by exception. The ruggedized EDS-508A/505A switches are designed for all types of industrial environments. Models are available with long-haul transmit capability of up to 80 km, and you may also choose from standard temperature models (rated to work in a 0 to 60°C temperature range), or from "-T" models” that rated to operate in a temperature ranges of -40 to 75°C.

Key Features

• Plug-n-play Turbo Ring redundancy (recovery time less than 300 ms at full load) or RSTP/STP; ring topology can also be set with a web-based management utility
• Advanced management functions, including QoS, IGMP snooping/GMRP, VLAN, LACP, SNMP V1/V2c/V3, bandwidth management, port mirroring, and RMON
• Automatic warning via email or relay by user-configured events
• Support for IEEE802.1X and https/SSL to enhance network security
• Support for ABC-01 (Automatic Backup Configurator) for system configuration backup
• Wide temperature models with -40 to 75°C operating temperature available
• User-friendly web-based configuration and management
• Meets RoHS "green product" standards

Taipei, Taiwan, August 21, 2006 early August, MOXA introduced its newest series of serial port servers. One of the most important features of the NPort 6000 serial servers is that you can make your serial-to-Ethernet connection secure quickly and easily.

"Security is the big trend for all data transmission products," said Jackie Shi, manager of MOXA's Device Networking business unit. "The NPort 6000 series provides the most comprehensive data encryption solution available by supporting DES/3DES/AES hardware encryption and the standard SSHv2 and SSL encryption protocols."

On the hardware side, the NPort 6000 serial servers have a built-in 64 KB port buffer that is used to store data when the serial connection is temporarily inaccessible. But that's not the end of the story. If 64 KB is not enough, users have the option to increase the size of the port buffer by inserting an SD card in the NPort 6000's expansion slot (2-, 4-, 8-, and 16-port models). The NPort 6000 serial servers are also equipped with an LCD console (liquid crystal screen plus basic keypad) on the server's casing for easy, on-site configuration (4-, 8-, and 16-port models). To prevent tampering, the serial server's software utility can be used to lock and unlock the LCD console.

The release of the 1-port NPort 6150 gives customers a truly complete offering of 1-port serial port servers. The NPort 5110/5130/5150 device servers are great for general purpose applications, the rugged NPort IA series is ideal for harsh, industrial environments, the wireless NPort W2150 is a handy serial server to use when wiring is difficult or impossible, and now the secure NPort 6150 is available when secure data transmission is a must.

Visit MOXA's website at www.moxa.com/product/Serial_to_Ethernet_Products.htm to read about all of our serial-to-Ethernet products.

Taipei, Taiwan, July 17, 2006OXA's PCI Express serial boards received approval from Microsoft's Windows Hardware Quality Laboratories (WHQL) on July 14, 2006. This means that MOXA's PCI Express boards , which include CP-118EL , CP-168EL , and CP-104EL , will carry the "Designed for Windows XP, Windows XP x64, Windows 2003, Windows 2003 x64" logo. MOXA's serial boards are the word's first serial boards to receive certification for Windows 64-bit platform. MOXA devotes much effort to upgrading its PCI Express MSB product line to ensure that the MOXA serial boards can match the improved performance of PCs.

Microsoft established its "Designed for Microsoft Windows" logo to help its customers identify products that deliver a high-quality computing experience with the Microsoft Windows XP/2003 operating system. The "Designed for Microsoft Windows" logo on a product indicates that the product will be stable when running Windows XP/2003, the related software or driver components can be installed or removed easily, and the basic experience with the product and the operating system will be the same or better after upgrading to future versions of Windows.

Taipei, Taiwan, July 3, 2006-MOXA is introducing a new series of USB-to-serial hubs that come with the patented COM Preserver™ technology. COM Preserver?makes serial device management easy, since the USB-to-serial hub can be unplugged and re-plugged (either in the same or a different computer), without changing the COM numbers assigned to the attached serial devices.

The UPort 1400/1600 hubs provide users with an easy-to-install, plug-and-play, COM port expansion solution . The fact that the UPort 1400/1600 are the world's first USB-to-serial hubs that support hi-speed USB 2.0 puts them in a class of their own. In addition, the hubs provide a serial transmission speed of up to 921.6 Kbps, and feature MOXA's patented COM Preserver?technology. Most USB-to-serial products cannot fix their COM names on the host PC, which causes the names of the COM ports to change when the device is plugged into a different USB port (either on the same or a different computer).

UPort 1400/1600 USB-to-serial hubs are able to store their COM names in the UPort's internal memory. When the user enables the "COM Preserver" function, COM names will follow the UPort device, and host PCs can create the same COM port names across different host PCs. By using this feature, you do not need to modify application programs, or re-build the entire project every time you install a new operating system or upgrade the computer.

Moxa has been an expert multiple serial board (MSB) manufacturer for almost two decades, and although USB-to-serial solutions are not a direct substitute for MSB solutions, they do provide a nice complement. This kind of out-of-box solution is an alternative that eliminates the need to open the chassis, reconfigure the computer, and then reboot. UPort's robust metal box and screw-on power jack are designed specifically for use in industrial harsh environments. In addition, a mini DB9 to terminal block attachment offers users the convenience of easy wiring.

Additional features that system integrators will find useful are automatic warning via email or relay by user-configured events, and user-friendly web-based configuration and management. This new generation of industrial Ethernet switches also meets the RoHS green product standards.

Key Features

• Plug-n-play Turbo Ring redundancy (recovery time less than 300 ms at full load) or RSTP/STP; ring topology can also be set with a web-based management utility
• Advanced management functions, including QoS, port-based VLAN, SNMP V1/V2c/V3, bandwidth management, port mirroring, and RMON
• Automatic warning via email or relay by user-configured events
• Wide temperature models with -40 to 75°C operating temperature are available
• User-friendly web-based configuration and management
• Meet RoHS green product standards