Industrial wireless networking solutions

Citation

(2007), "Industrial wireless networking solutions", Assembly Automation, Vol. 27 No. 3. https://doi.org/10.1108/aa.2007.03327cad.005

Industrial wireless networking solutions

Industrial wireless networking solutions

ProSoft Technology brings more flexibility and more network architecture opportunities to automation engineers in the license-free 2.4GHz band.

ProSoft Technology specializes in protocol and interface-communication solutions for industrial automation applications, and as such has developed a well-rounded family of industrial wireless products (Figure 4), including four unique series:

Figure 4 The ProSoft technology family of industrial wireless products

1. 1.

   Frequency hopping (FHSS) radios create robust serial and/or Ethernet links for the most-demanding applications in terms of radio- frequency environment and for applications requiring an extremely high level of security and reliability.

2. 2.

   “Industrial Hotspote” supports applications needing Wi-Fi connectivity (PC, PDA...) and/or a high-data throughput.

3. 3.

   Wireless gateways provide a powerful connection for field-level protocols such as high-speed PROFIBUS, HART...

4. 4.

   In-rack wireless modules for PLCs create a fast interface between the PLC backplane and field devices and/or programming and maintenance tools.

Used by network and automation engineers, ProSoft Technology wireless solutions are known for not only their RF performances, but for their conviviality and ease of use by non- radio specialists. ProSoft Technology built its reputation on the quality of its technical support, providing customers with pre-implementation set-up assistance, device-compatibility testing, and support throughout the entire industrial-wireless project.

ProSoft technology, where automation connects

ProSoft Technology, Inc. specializes in the development of communication solutions compatible with the large automation suppliers' controllers such as Rockwell Automation and Schneider Electric. The primary focus is to provide connectivity solutions that link dissimilar automation products. ProSoft-Technology's offerings consist of three primary product families: Protocol and network connectivity modules known as inRAx for Rockwell Automation and ProTalk for Schneider Electric, stand-alone gateways, protocol converters, and wireless gateways known as ProLinx, and industrial serial and Ethernet wireless modules known as RadioLinx.

Over the last 16 years, ProSoft Technology's product lines have grown to over 400 communication modules supporting more than 60 different protocols. ProSoft Technology provides field-proven connectivity and communication solutions that bridge between various automation products as seamlessly as if they were all from the same supplier. These connectivity options enable controller platforms to provide solutions in areas such as computing gas-flow calculations and SCADA telemetry applications. These solutions also enable interfacing to motor controls, drives and other devices in industries such as water/ wastewater, power generation, oil and gas, machinery, packaging, and production.

For further information, please visit www.prosoft-technology