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New
MOXA Video Networking Solution enables Video Communication
for Industrial Ethernet |
For many years now, you have probably been running data
over an IP network, but have been wondering how to use the
same IP network to transfer video images. Moxa’s new
industrial Video Networking Solution—VPort 2100 Series
Video Servers and IP Surveillance Software—gives you
a complete hardware/software solution that allows you to
network your CCTV instantly. This complete solution allows
you to monitor and control your video cameras over an IP
network, helping to make your industrial system and environment
more secure.
MOXA VPort 2100 Series Video Servers
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Digitize analog video signals instantly for transmitting, storing, and editing
via PC and IP network. |
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MOXA SoftDVR™ IP Surveillance Software
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IP Surveillance software, which uses VPort Series
Video Servers, for video viewing / recording / storing,
alarm message triggering / transmitting / acting,
and user privilege management. |
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For more information, connect to Moxa’s website at
www.moxa.com/product/Video-over-IP_Products.htm
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TCF-142
Series—New RS-232/422/485 to Fiber Converter |
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The TCF-142 Series, which is Moxa’s newest serial-to-fiber
Media Converter, is equipped with a multiple interface circuit
that can handle conversion between RS-232/422/485 and fiber.
The TCF-142 Series of serial-to-fiber converters makes use
of the unique features of fiber optic cable to extend serial
transmission distance up to 20 km (TCF-142-S), or 2 km (TCF-142-M).
Two products are available:
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Fiber
Type |
Distance |
Fiber
Connector Type |
Wavelength |
| TCF-142-S |
Single
Mode |
20
km |
ST
Type |
1310
nm |
| TCF-142-M |
Multi
Mode |
2
km |
ST
Type |
820
nm |
Fiber optic cable is the best choice available for extending
serial transmission distance, since it provides immunity
from electrical interference, is not adversely affected
by heat or cold, is secure against electronic wiretapping,
and is more reliable and easier to maintain than wire cable.
Click here to link to the TCF-142
Series product page for more details.
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Great
Success—Snap-on uses NPort 1240 for shoebox-sized
IPC application |
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Snap-on Incorporated, a leading global
developer, manufacturer, and marketer of tool and
equipment solutions, has chosen Moxa’s NPort
1240 as one of the components of their SUN
Machine 450, which generates vehicle-specific
engine diagnostics for thousands of early and late-model
vehicles. The problem faced by Snap-on was that most
of the sensors used by the SUN Machine 450 are RS-232
devices, but the IPC in the machine only provides
2 serial and 2 USB ports. Furthermore, because of
the shoebox size of the controller, it was not possible
to install a multiport serial board. To get around
this problem, Snap-on used NPort 1240, a USB to 4-port
RS-232 serial HUB to connect to the IPC’s existing
USB port.
The important benefits that MOXA NPort 1240 brings
to Snap-on are:
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1 USB port expands to 4 RS-232 ports
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Hassle-free solution—additional I/O or IRQ
settings are not required
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Plug & play solution
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Power over USB feature eliminates the need for an
additional external power source
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NE-4000T Gets Your Wholesale Market Scales Online |
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Wholesale markets are prime locations for using Ethernet
to improve efficiency and increase profit. Big markets require
a large number of electronic scales, which are used to weigh
fruit, seafood, candy, vegetables, and other foodstuffs.
Since electronic scales do not have a built-in Ethernet
capability, a Serial (RS-232) to Ethernet Network Enabler
Module, such as MOXA
NE-4110S, is required to bring the scales into the network
era.
Why Ethernet?
- Many wholesale
markets are already set up for Ethernet, so no additional
wiring is required.
- As many as
50 scales could be used in one market, with the scales
distributed over a large area.
- A remote
host, located in a central office, can be used to maintain
all of the scales, in real time.
Benefits of choosing NE-4110S
- Make legacy
scales Ethernet-ready in no time
- Cost-effective
solution for getting your scales online
- Easy to configure
and maintain
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Varco
Chooses MOXA for Mission-Critical Control System Communications |
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Varco International is the leading provider of drilling
equipment, systems, and services to the oil and gas industry
worldwide. Varco’s new AMPHION Technology-based control
systems rely on proven Internet technologies, and use reliable
and deterministic Ethernet communications.
After thoroughly surveying the market for industrial Ethernet
switch products, Varco chose the MOXA Industrial Ethernet
Switch Series for their small
size, high port density, true plug-and-play field replace
ability, and overall low cost. MOXA’s
unique Turbo Ring feature provides Reliable Redundant Ring
Connection, which recovers the Ethernet Redundant Ring in
300 ms for the ultimate in industrial communication reliability.
Click here to
read more about this Varco Success Story. |
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