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Industrial Ethernet systems
News Release from: Red Lion Controls USA | Subject: ICM8 Communication Gateway
Edited by the Processingtalk Editorial
Team on 20 December 2006
Ethernet monitoring of temperature
controllers
Red Lion ICM8 communication gateway offers cost-effective Ethernet online data monitoring of Red Lion temperature controllers and PAX Series panel meters
Red Lion Controls has introduced the ICM8 Communication Gateway module as a cost-effective way to implement online data monitoring of Red Lion temperature controllers and PAX Series panel meters ICM8 offers RS232 and RS485 serial ports and a 10 Base-T/100 Ethernet port, and is an inexpensive alternative to proprietary comms cards
This article was originally published on Processingtalk on 14 Nov 2003 at 8.00am (UK)
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The ICM8 enables monitoring of multiple disparate devices and performs conversions of numerous protocols simultaneously via an extensive built-in driver list.
This allows easy data mapping to PLCs, PCs and SCADA systems.
According to Red Lion Product Manager, Jeff Thornton, "The ICM8 is a perfect solution for engineers who are looking for an inexpensive solution for Ethernet enabling their installed base of Red Lion temperature control and PAX [Panel Meter] products".
The ICM8 features a durable construction made of high-impact plastic and stainless steel and easily snaps onto standard DIN style top hat (T) profile mounting rails.
Bright green, yellow, red and amber solid or flashing LEDs provide indication of operating condition, including general condition status, transmit/receive serial activity and Ethernet link and activity.
In addition, the ICM8 offers 4 megabytes of non-volatile Flash memory and 2 megabytes of SDRAM.
Programming is made simple via the RS232 or USB port using Windows compatible Crimson 2 software that features an easy-to-use graphical interface.
Crimson 2 can be ordered on CD as part of a kit that also includes a manual and cables, or downloaded free of charge from the website.
Red Lion Controls is a leading manufacturer of industrial control solutions worldwide.
Products include digital/analogue control, monitoring and panel meters, PID control, human-machine interface panels, and signal conditioning.
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