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Moxa announces "Active
Ethernet I/O," a new way for PC-based data acquisition & control
applications to transmit 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.
 Not
just Ethernet I/O, Active Ethernet I/O!
Intelligent
Ethernet I/O, empowered by Click&Go Logic
About
Active Ethernet I/O (PDF File)
To meet the increasing demand
for real-time I/O data, a new approach to Ethernet I/O
is needed that addresses the prevalence of Ethernet in
modern PC-based Data Acquisition and Control (DA&C) systems.
In answer to this need, Moxa has developed a revolutionary
new concept in the field
of Ethernet I/O—the
Active Ethernet I/O solution. This new solution is substantially
different than traditional,
passive Ethernet I/O solutions.
Using our know-how and experience
in data communications, we 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. MOXA's Active Ethernet I/O solution was designed
specifically for Ethernet environments, and uses Modbus/TCP
and SNMP
protocols
for easy integration into both industrial automation
and IT environments.
Not just Ethernet I/O, Active Ethernet I/O
 Moxa's
Active Ethernet I/O solutions 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 wasted by continually 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
makes data transmission
20 times faster compared 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 requiring a laborious
amount of 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 which I/O conditions to watch
for
and which
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.
Intelligent
Features Bring Premium Benefits
Active Ethernet I/O includes
all the functionality of traditional passive Ethernet I/O
solutions, and it can work directly with SCADA software,
such as Citect, Wonderware Intouch, etc. The centralized
architecture and distributed intelligence of Active Ethernet
I/O gives customers the following added benefits:
| Instant Event Reporting by Input Status |
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Provides real-time I/O data to PC using I/O-triggered instant messages, no need to use field computer |
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Allows up to 10 computers to receive each active I/O message by TCP/UDP, SNMP trap protocols |
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Eliminates I/O scanning, reducing PC and network overhead |
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Allows user-defined message content with time/date stamp |
| Easy Local Control without Programming |
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No learning curve, no 3rd party programming, and no maintenance fee |
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Dramatically reduces implementation time for project |
| Peer-to-peer I/O without controller |
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Provides direct input-to-output signal communication across Ethernet using peer-to-peer connection |
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Distributes one sensor signal to multiple locations without separate PC or PLC and without programming |
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Extends I/O signals using existing copper, fiber, or wireless Ethernet infrastructure |
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Saves on cabling costs |
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Provides solution for areas where physical wiring is difficult or impossible |
| Windows VB and Windows/WinCE/Linux C API |
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Quick, easy programming that eliminates manual Modbus addressing |
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Supports VB, VC for Windows |
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Various choices for Windows/WinCE/Linux platforms |
| Moxa currently offers two products that support Active Ethernet I/O: |
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ioLogik E2210 with 12 DI, 8 DO |
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ioLogik E2240 with 8 AI, 2 AO |
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