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the Moxa EDS-518A and Win a 2006 FIFA World Cup Soccer Ball |
|  Moxa
launched its EDS-518A
Industrial Ethernet Switch on June 9th, which is a significant
date for fans of the 2006 FIFA World Cup Games. In order
to celebrate this event with current and potential end-users
of Moxa products, Moxa Networking has planned a Lucky
Draw event. Winners of the drawing will receive an official
2006 FIFA World Cup soccer ball, with a new winner chosen
each week from the pool of registrants. The Lucky Draw Event
will last until July 31, 2006. To register for this event,
visit Moxa's website at www.moxa.com.
Click the "Starting a New Gigabit Generation"
banner near the top of the page and answer three simple
questions. Who knows? You might be the next winner of a
2006 FIFA World Cup soccer ball!
The EDS-518A
is a standalone, 18-port managed
Ethernet switch that provides two combo gigabit ports
with built-in RJ45 or SFP ports for gigabit optic communication.
Just as the 2006 FIFA World Cup Games is an exciting event
for the sporting world, the EDS-518A is a breakthrough product
for the industrial automation (IA) world. With its two built-in
gigabit ports, the EDS-518A gives end-users an easy way
to shift from megabit application networks to the new gigabit
generation. Its rugged design and compact size make EDS-518A
an intelligent choice for IA applications in the new era.
Detailed information about the EDS-518A is available on
Moxa's website or by contacting a sales representative at
info@moxanet.com.
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NEW
PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS |
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| ThinkCore
DA-660—19-inch Rack-Mount, Ready-to-Run Embedded Computer
Will Be Available in Late June, 2006 |
 ThinkCore
DA-660 products are RISC-based, ready-to-run embedded
computers designed for industrial data acquisition applications.
Based on the Intel XScale IXP-422 communication processor,
ThinkCore DA-660 products feature 8 or 16 RS-232/422/485
serial ports and dual Ethernet, all packed into rugged,
19-inch wide, rack-mounted, standard 1U enclosures.
The
robust design of ThinkCore DA-660 products provides the
hardened protection needed for industrial environment
applications and can be easily installed by end users
on a standard 19-inch rack. Not only are they suitable
for IT machine control rooms, they can also be used for
the critical assets found in the control and automation
systems of industrial plant floors, including even electric
power utility substations.
In
order to handle diverse industrial applications, ThinkCore
DA-660 products provide a wide range of power inputs from
100 to 240V, suitable for both AC and DC power lines.
Due to the no-hard-disk, no-fan, energy-efficient design,
ThinkCore DA-660 products generate minimal heat and will
provide ultra-reliable, high-performance computing 24/7
even in heavy-duty, harsh industrial environments.
You
may select a pre-installed, open-standard Linux OS or
the commonly-used WinCE OS for your software program development.
It is easy to develop your control program with the built-in
SDK and follow the common programming procedures used
on a standard PC. Tthe software that you develop can be
stored on the onboard flash memory. Using ThinkCore DA-660
products, you can easily build a control system with distributed
architecture on embedded technologies like SCADA systems,
plant floor automation, and power electricity monitoring
applications.
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Intel XScale IXP-422 266 MHz processor
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128 MB RAM on-board, 32 MB flash disk
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8 or 16 RS-232/422/485 serial ports
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Dual 10/100 Mbps Ethernet
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Standard 19-inch rack-mount installation, 1U height
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Wide range of power input voltages from 100 to 240V,
both AC and DC
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LCM display and keypad for HMI
- Ready-to-Run
Linux / WinCE .NET communication platform
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Robust, fanless design
| Ordering
Information |
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ThinkCore DA-660-16-LX: |
RISC-based 19-inch rack-mounted data acquisition computer
with 16 serial ports, dual Ethernet, Linux OS |
| ThinkCore
DA-660-16-CE: |
RISC-based
19-inch rack-mounted data acquisition computer with
16 serial ports, dual Ethernet, WinCE 5.0 |
| ThinkCore
DA-660-8-LX: |
RISC-based
19-inch rack-mounted data acquisition computer with
8 serial ports, dual Ethernet, Linux OS |
| ThinkCore
DA-660-8-CE: |
RISC-based
19-inch rack-mounted data acquisition computer with
8 serial ports, dual Ethernet, WinCE 5.0 |
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| Highlights
of MOXA's New "A Series" of EDS Ethernet Switches |
MOXA's EDS-400A and EDS-500A series of managed Ethernet
switches lets you target your customers accurately without
charging an arm and a leg. The A series of EDS switches
are designed for industry.
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Reliable: Plug-N-Play Turbo Ring for
gigabit and fast Ethernet redundancy
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Redundant: Simplified backup of switch
configuration through ABC-01 (Automatic Back-up Configurator)
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Rugged: Metal housing with operating
range temperature from -40 to 75°C for harsh environments
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Intelligent: Advanced functions such
as QoS, port-based VLAN, SNMP V1/V2c/V3, RMON, and Turbo
Ring for EDS-400A series switches; IGMP snooping/GMRP,
IEEE802.1X, IEEE802.1Q VLAN/GVRP, and https/SSL for
EDS-500A series switches
EDS-518A
series of 18-port, gigabit managed Ethernet switches ready
to ship mid-June
In order to satisfy the demand for high-speed data transmission
for industrial applications, MOXA now offers a standalone,
18-port, gigabit managed switch powerful enough to form
the backbone for high-speed network communication. This
compact, high-port-density switch leads the way in gigabit
network migration with its two innovative combo gigabit
ports.
EDS-408A/405A
series of 5 and 8 port managed Ethernet switches ready
to ship in late June
The
EDS-408A/405A series of switches provides an economical
solution for your industrial Ethernet connections. The
switches support many different management functions,
such as Turbo Ring, ring coupling, VLAN, QoS, RMON, bandwidth
management, port mirroring, and warning messages by email
or relay. The ready-to-use Turbo Ring is easily set up
using a web-based management interface or by using the
default plug-and-play settings.
The
useful device and network management functions of the
A series make it easy for you to master your Ethernet
automation network, and the rugged design makes the switches
suitable for use in demanding industrial environments.
Ordering
information and product details are available on MOXA's
website at http://www.moxa.com/product/Managed_Redundant_Switches.htm,
or directly from any MOXA sales representative.
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| Don't
Forget Your Optical Fiber Accessories—Available Now
from MOXA |
Multi-mode
optical fiber patch cord is ready to ship
Have
you ever purchased a fiber optic product, waited patiently
for the shipment to arrive, only to discover that you
don't have the fiber cable needed to test the product?
When ordering fiber optic products from MOXA, don't forget
to include an order for cabling. MOXA now offers standard,
multi-mode, optical fiber patch cord as an optional accessory.
We
provide full duplex (Tx, Rx) fiber patch cord of lengths
1, 3, 5, and 10 meters, with SC to SC, ST to ST, or SC
to ST connectors.
Please
refer to the following webpage for details:
http://www.moxa.com/product/accessories/Fiber_Patch_Cord.htm.
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PRODUCT APPLICATIONS |
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| Water
Treatment Plant Uses Moxa's EDS-726 to Upgrade Monitoring
and Control System |
| Application:
Utility Automation
Moxa Product(s): EDS-726
Location:
Korea
The
Aha Sa water plant in Korea recently upgraded its monitoring
and control SCADA system using Moxa旧 EDS-726, a modular
Ethernet switch with 26 fiber ports, to support a fiber-based
Ethernet network infrastructure with a dual Turbo Ring,
redundant fiber backbone.
The Aha Sa plant is a major water treatment facility that
has supported the local area's population and industrial
growth for the last twenty years. It treats nearly all of
the water used in the district using workstations interfaced
with proprietary PLC control equipment. These workstations
control pumps, valves, and other pieces of equipment that
move the water through the various treatment processes.
The Aha Sa plant administrators were looking to upgrade
their network infrastructure utilizing state-of-the-art
Ethernet technology that was readily available, cost effective
to integrate, and able to help collect data from numerous
locations throughout the plant. An additional benefit of
using Ethernet was the ability to seamlessly support future
upgrades and expansion.
The
Aha Sa plant chose the EDS-726, a 26-port managed gigabit
Ethernet switch, because it provided multiple, easily-configured,
modularized ports that support multimode fiber, critical
for the long distances necessary to cover the entire plant
site. Furthermore, the switch offered excellent reliability
via its self-healing properties and fast network recovery
time (under 300 ms) after broken LAN connections. The EDS-726
was able to handle the needs of all PLC data collection,
central control, and administrative support, effectively
reducing cabling with a more efficient ring topology. Using
the double media ring combined with redundant node configurations
for all critical processes, possible system downtime was
significantly reduced and disaster recovery capability was
strengthened. The EDS-726 allowed the Aha Sa plant to move
away from their proprietary protocols, reduce their component
and maintenance costs, and add the gigabit bandwidth necessary
for additional monitoring and communications options such
as video and voice. The fiber backbone was also more resistant
to electromagnetic interference and transient voltages caused
by the occasionally harsh weather conditions.
With the upgrade complete, Aha Sa plant operators are now
able to easily check the status of all processes from anywhere
on the network. The ability to monitor storage tanks, levels
and flow rates in wells and reservoirs, and quickly open
or close valves during changes in demand, allows the plant
to adjust flow to city water lines more efficiently and
maintain a more stable system. It is easier to determine
the cause and location of any malfunction, and automatic
notifications warn operators and system controllers of alarm
events. The system has simplified decision-making by automating
many processes, such as refilling multiple storage sites
that were previously difficult to monitor and control. The
new system also allows the plant to store the results of
sampling more easily, improves scheduling and maintenance
activities, and helps obtain data to generate the diagnostic
reports that are essential to any water treatment facility.
Moxa
offers the following advantages:
1.
The EDS-726 provides support for long distance, multimode
fiber.
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The dual Turbo Ring feature makes configuration and management
easier for double media and network node redundancy.
3. The EDS-726 provides more ports to connect office devices
in central control.
- Simplified
networking
- Reduced
cabling costs
4. The
EDS-726's modular design allows for flexible configuration
and expansion.
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| Power
Management System |
| Effective
control of windmills reduces management costs and increases
efficiency
Modern
wind turbines take advantage of wind currents caused by
the uneven heating of the Earth's surface. With the use
of advanced technologies, wind power can be harnessed for
many different purposes and is already one of the most popular
sources of energy today. Many countries have committed to
reducing the costs of wind power generation and making wind
turbines more economically viable.
ioLogik 4000 (NA-4010)
Remote I/O for Data Acquisition & Control
EDS-405-SS-SC
5-port Industrial Redundant Ethernet Switch
UC-7110
2-port Ready-to-Run Embedded Computer
NPort
IA5150
Industrial Serial Device Server
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MOXA
NEWS |
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| Take
Your Network to Gigabit with EDS-518A, MOXA's New Standalone
Industrial Ethernet Switch |
|  MOXA
Networking is launching a new gigabit Ethernet switch
that has all the features needed for industrial Ethernet
applications. The EDS-518A is a new-generation Ethernet
switch that meets the European Union's RoHS
standards and will ready to ship by the middle of
June.
The standalone, 18-port managed Ethernet switch provides
two combo gigabit ports with built-in RJ45 or SFP
ports for gigabit optic communication. The gigabit
Ethernet, redundant Turbo Ring, and sub-300 ms recovery
time increase the reliability and speed of your network
backbone. The EDS-518A also supports intelligent network
management functions, including QoS, IGMP snooping/GMRP,
VLAN, port trunking, SNMP V1/V2c/V3, IEEE 802.1X,
and HTTPS/SSL.
The EDS-518A comes equipped with gigabit Turbo Ring
capability that gives system maintenance professionals
a convenient means of setting up a versatile, yet
stable gigabit Ethernet network. In addition, Quality
of Service (QoS) provides traffic prioritization capability
to ensure that important data is delivered consistently
and predictably, and the EDS-518A supports IEEE802.1D-1998
DMRP and IGMP snooping to reduce the amount of traffic
on the LAN. VLAN technology is supported and can be
used to segment your network without being restricted
by physical connections. IEEE802.3ad (LACP) provides
flexible network connections and a redundant path
for critical devices; SNMP V1/V2c/V3 provides 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.
Detailed information about the EDS-518A is available
on the MOXA Group corporate website at http://www.moxa.com/Event/Net/2006/EDS-518A/index.htm.
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| MOXA's
NPort 5000 Series and NPort IA Series are DNV Certified |
|  MOXA
Technologies has received Type Approval (TA) from
the certification society, Det Norske Veritas (DNV)
, for the NPort
5230, 5232, 5232I, 5410,
5430,
and 5430I,
as well as the NPort
IA series of device servers. DNV Certification
is widely recognized as an indication of the quality
of company's procedures and environmental responsibility.
As one of the world's leading classification societies,
DNV provides internationally recognized rules and
verification protocols for the maritime industry.
During the certification process, DNV verifies that
design, construction, and the operation of ships and
offshore units all meet a set of established requirements.
In May 2006, DNV issued the Type Approval (TA), certifying
that MOXA's NPort 5000 and NPort IA series device
servers are fully compliant with DNV's strict guidelines.
The DNV Type Approval Certificate not only means that
the certified equipment has passed stringent environmental
and functional tests, but also recognizes that the
equipment is suitable for use in maritime, oil, and
gas applications. For MOXA, certification of its industrial
serial-to-Ethernet products by one of the world's
leading classification societies is another example
of our commitment to customer service and quality
products. DNV certification is highly coveted for
devices used in maritime applications, and MOXA is
proud to be one of the manufacturers that provide
DNV-certified serial device servers.
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| MOXA
Receives Best Partner Award from PLX Technology at Computex |
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 PLX
Technology, the world's second largest chip
maker, has bestowed its Best Partner Award upon MOXA
in recognition of MOXA's outstanding application
of PCI
Express Multiport Serial Boards. The specific
boards being recognized were the CP-118EL, CP-168EL,
and CP-104EL. This award also recognized MOXA's standing
as an honest and reliable business partner. "Integrity,
mutual respect, customer focus, and execution are
our corporate core values," said Leo Tsao, the
director of the Host Attachment Business Unit at MOXA.
"We all try very hard to live up to those values."
Mr. Tsao stated that receiving the award has strengthened
the partnership between PLX and Moxa. "We intend
to keep developing closer ties, not only as supplier
and user, but also as partner," he said.
Over
the past year, MOXA has received a number of awards,
mostly in recognition of outstanding performance in
the field of industrial device networking. The PLX
Best Partner Award, however, highlights a different
kind of achievement -- successful commitment to our
most important core values.
MOXA's
CP-118EL,
CP-168EL,
and CP-104EL
are smart, PCI Express Multiport Serial Boards designed
for POS and ATM applications and for use by industrial
automation system manufacturers and system integrators.
Each board is compatible with all popular operating
systems, supports serial data rates of up to 921.6
Kbps, and provides full modern control signals, ensuring
compatibility with a wide range of serial peripherals.
In addition, the boards work with PCI Express x1,
allowing them to be installed in any PCI Express slot.
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| See
MOXA at ESEC 2006 Tradeshow |
ESEC
2006
June 28-30, 2006
Tokyo International Exhibitons Center
Board Computer Zone
Booth No.: 17-2
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PROMOTIONS |
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| MOXA
Unveils New Water and Wastewater Website |
|  Moxa
has launched a special vertical market website targeting
water and wastewater treatment plants. The website contains
four sections: Solution, Application Notes, White Papers,
and Moxa's Solution. It is specially designed to provide
comprehensive information on a broad range of Ethernet solutions
offered by Moxa which are well-suited for the demands and
conditions of networking any water or wastewater facility.
System integrators in this industry can use this website
as a reference for using Moxa products for their network
system.
Please visit
the site to learn more about Moxa's industrial Ethernet
solutions for water and wastewater treatment systems: http://www.moxa.com/Zones/Industrial_Ethernet/water/index.htm.
You may contact Moxa Networking by e-mail for any suggestions
or questions, at info@moxanet.com.
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