ADAM-4577, Serial Comport over Ethernet Module Released Now

Advantech Automation is pleased to announce the launch of ADAM-4577, the most cost-effective 1-port universal serial device gateway to the market.

Key features

Polling
Event Handling
Peer-to-Peer Networking
Multi-Host Access Networking (User-defined UDP)
Plug & Play (No Driver Issue)
Applications

1. Peer-to-Peer Networking: Comport Extension via ADAM-4577 over Ethernet
   
2. Multi-Host Access Networking: Simultaneous Access via ADAM-4577 to One Device
   

ADAM-4570/ADAM-4571 Aggresive Pricing to Penetrate Market!

Now you can buy ADAM-4570 at a surprising price of US$ 296, ADAM-4571 at US$ 210. Almost 30% Off! This new pricing policy makes ADAM-4570/4571 more competitive in EDG market. All sales now can feel even more confident of gaining orders of ADAM-4570/4571.

ADAM-4570/4571 Introduction

ADAM-4570/4571 is an easy-to-use solution to extend legacy devices' RS-232/422/485 ports over Ethernet. The only thing to do is to install ADAM-4570/4571, Ethernet Data Gateway, in your system. The installation is done in 15 minutes. No networking programming is required. Application programming needs no modifications.

Application: Uplink and Access Legacy RS-232/422/485 Devices over Ethernet

New Ethernet Data Gateway Utilities/Drivers Available Now

New EDG drivers & utilities support Windows OS, including Windows 98/NT/2000/Me/XP

New drivers & utilities enhance EDG's functionalities in terms of auto-detection, virtual comm. port-mapping, and diagnostic functions. Even more, new drivers & utilities solve re-connection issue when Host PC is pending. With these drivers & utilities, ADAM-4570/4571 will automatically rebuild the connection over Ethernet after timeout. Users do not need to reboot Host PC or devices.

PLC Compliant Testing for EDG product line

Accompanying with the truth that Ethernet becomes popular in Automation market, there are more than 2,000 Advantech Ethernet Data Gateway (EDG) products are used at the market in 2001. And, based on ARC 2001, May report, Ethernet networking devices market's growth rate is about 250% at 2002. So, we believe EDG product line is the best opportunity to grow up your business.

Now, in order to help you to convince your customers, Advantech do a complete PLC Compliant Testing for EDG product line. These test target PLC include Allen-Bradley, Mitsubishi, and Omron. Siemens PLC compliant test report is coming soon. Please refer to attached PDF files for testing report. You are welcome to contact with us to do compliant testing for your customers' devices.

IC&HMI Division Launches 4Services Program in Year 2002

In 2002, the newly merged Advantech Industrial Computing&HMI Division (previously HMI Division) distinguishes itself by providing one-stop shopping service, vertical market system platform service, customization service, and OEM/ODM service to its customers.

S1: One-Stop Shopping Platform Service
IC & HMI provides a full range of computing platform products to its customers. These platform products can easily integrate other Advantech data acquisition & control products, such as I/O cards, communication cards, ADAM modules, third party application software, etc to fulfill system requirements. Advantech's on-line BTOS (Build-To-Order-System) simplifies the purchasing process and helps customers easily find the solutions they desire for.

S2: Vertical Market System Platform Service
Vertical market is the major market Advantech Automation aims to penetrate in Year 2002. . IC & HMI Division develops products for various segments. Some of them are as followed:

-Pre-installed Industrial Workstation with Most Fully Integrated CPU Cards
-Bundled System for Environment and Facility Monitoring
-Bundled System for Factory Automation
-Bundled System for Machine Automation

S3: 60-Day Customization Service
In order to satisfy customers' time-to-market requirement, IC&HMI Division provides services in a rapid cycle. Advantech IC & HMI Division is committed to providing 60-Day customization services covering the following products

-Different Touch Technology -High Brightness Display
-Power Source Customization -CE/FCC Certification Service
-Flexibility in Expansion Slot -Custom Color and Logo
-Open Frame Design -Stainless Panel Option
-Customization in Accessory -Different OS support
-Sourcing for Third Party Parts

S4: First-Class OEM/ODM Service
IC & HMI Division strives for OEM/ODM business in 2002. We intend to use good flexibility, approved excellent quality and reliability, high volume base, attractive volume discount, and strong back-end support to succeed in OEM/ODM business.

New PCI-bus Relay Card, PCI-1761 Global Release

Advantech Automation is pleased to announce the global release of PCI-1761, a most updated PCI-bus 8-ch Relay Actuator and 8-ch Isolated D/I Card.

Fully Compatible with PCL-725
Advantech PCI-1761 is fully compatible with Advantech PCL-725 (ISA form factor), which allows PCL-725 users to easily upgrade their system without changing any cables, accessories or modifying existing programs.

Wider Relay Range
Advantech PCI-1761 provides relay contact rate up to 3A @ 250 VAC following both American and European industrial regulations. This makes Advantech PCI-1761 ideal for applications worldwide such as device On/Off control or low power switching.

Isolation Protection Design
Advantech PCI-1761's isolated digital input channel supports input voltage ranging from 10 to 50 VDC, suitable for most industrial applications requiring 12 VDC, 24 VDC and 48 VDC input voltage. Moreover, when input voltage rises unexpectedly up to 70 VDC, Advantech PCI-1761 is performable for a period of time.
When voltage transiently changes, Advantech PCI-1761comfortably withstands voltage up to 3,750 VDC, a solid isolation protection for industrial, laboratory and machinery applications.

Hot-Reset Latest Status Protection
Advantech PCI-1761's on-board jumper setting allows users to either retain the latest outputs values or return to default configuration when the system undergoes a hot reset.

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