New Industrial Communication Products Designed for Legacy Serial Networks

May 6, 2010

N-TRON Corporation, a global leader in Industrial Networking, introduced six new products today designed for legacy serial communications in industrial environments.

With this release, N-TRON has solved a growing problem for plant and factory managers-the integration of legacy mission-critical components with newer network technology. These cost-effective products bridge the gap between older serial and contemporary Ethernet protocols, allowing organizations to preserve their investment in programming and equipment while moving forward with advancing technology. Connectivity options for 10/100BaseTX and multimode fiber applications are available in each series.ESERV-11T/12T Series

Easy web-based configuration software

Low latency, high throughput

Heatbeat connectivity

Built-in, switchable termination & bias

Compact industrial DIN rail enclosure

Extended operating temperate range -34 C to 80 C

Supports data rates up to 230.4 Kbps

10-58 VDC input power range

Single or dual port serial connectivity

UL 508, CE approved

Starting at $199

ESERV-M12T Series

Easy web-based configuration software

Customizable Master/slave support

Real-time status messaging

Modbus messaging priority control

Compact industrial DIN rail enclosure

Extended operating temperate range -34 C to 80 C

Supports data rates up to 230.4 Kbps

10-58 VDC input power range

Dual port serial connectivity

UL 508, CE approved

Starting at $525

Pricing and Availability:

ESERV-11T Ethernet to Serial Server with (1) serial port (DB9 or TB connector); (1) Ethernet Port (RJ45) $199

ESERV-11T-ST Ethernet to Serial Server with (1) serial port (DB9 or TB connector); (1) Ethernet Multimode Fiber Port (ST) $299

ESERV-12T Ethernet to Serial Server with (2) serial ports (TB connectors); (1) Ethernet Port (RJ45) $299

ESERV-12T-ST Ethernet to Serial Server with (2) serial ports (TB connectors); (1) Ethernet Multimode Fiber Port (ST) $399

ESERV-M12T MODBUS ETHERNET TO SERIAL GATEWAY/ (2) SERIAL CONNECTORS $525

ESERV-M12T-ST MODBUS ETHERNET TO SERIAL GATEWAY/ (2) SERIAL CONNECTORS; (1) Multimode ST Fiber Connector $625

N-TRON products are available through the company's worldwide network of distributors. For a list of distributors, visit N-TRON's website at www.n-tron.com.