Wednesday, October 22, 2008
The decreasing size of notebook computers, and their growing use in industrial environments, created a demand for a new breed of network adapters. In addition to eliminating the legacy ports, the newer notebook computers no longer provide type-III PCMCIA slots. Schneider Electric’s answer for a notebook-friendly Modbus Plus adapter is the new, USB-based TSXCUSBMBP.
Schneider also announced in September that the TSXCUSBMBP is now shipping with the updated MBX Driver Suite software from Cyberlogic. "With this update, the new USB Modbus Plus adapter is fully compatible with all Windows software that uses the MBX Driver or the MBX OPC Server," says Dan Muller, Director of Product Development at Cyberlogic. "And the TSXCUSBMBP can be used in place of any other PC-based Modbus Plus adapter from Schneider without any feature or performance loss," he adds.
Users of Cyberlogic’s MBX family of software, which includes the MBX OPC Server Suite, MBX Bridge Suite and the MBX Driver Suite, can download a free update from Cyberlogic’s website. The update is available to any user with a version 6 installation. Users of previous versions of the MBX software can contact Cyberlogic for upgrade information. The full versions of MBX software suites are also available for trial download at the website.
MBX is the Global Standard Since 1995, Cyberlogic and Schneider Electric alliance produced a consistent and reliable connectivity architecture across all Windows platforms, making the MBX software the global standard for Modbus, Modbus Plus and Modbus/TCP communications. Cyberlogic’s MBX OPC Server Suite supports all Modbus Plus adapters from Schneider Electric.
Cyberlogic is the leading independent supplier of OPC Servers and industrial communication software with more than quarter-million copies shipped to 130 countries.
Cyberlogic OPC Server Suites are integrated, all-in-one products. Their built-in reliability features allow the configuration of an unlimited number of redundant networks and redundant data sources. Cyberlogic’s OPC Servers include a Health Monitor that continuously verifies the operation of each network and data source, automatically switching to backups when there is a problem. The built-in unsolicited messaging feature allows the configuration of an unlimited number of nodes that can initiate unsolicited data transmission, eliminating the need for polling for data. All components of Cyberlogic OPC Server Suites are developed by Cyberlogic, and all required device drivers are integrated into the Suites. The products do not require any third party add-ons.
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A charter member of the OPC Foundation, Cyberlogic is the leading independent provider of OPC technology and industrial communication software, with more than a quarter-million installations in more than 130 countries.
Cyberlogic delivers the most powerful, complete and feature-rich OPC products available. The company’s DHX®, MBX® and OPC Crosslink™ brands are widely recognized by users for their reliability and exceptional performance. Cyberlogic’s OPC servers were the first OPC products to be certified for compliance by the OPC Foundation’s Independent Test Laboratory, and Cyberlogic was the first supplier authorized to use the OPC Foundation’s “Certified” logo.
Cyberlogic’s OPC Suites are integrated, all-in-one products, and no third-party components are required. The unique OPC Math & Logic feature allows users to write programs that apply complex mathematical and logical operations to the data. The built-in OPC redundancy and reliability features allow users to configure an unlimited number of redundant OPC servers, redundant networks and redundant devices. A Health Monitor continuously verifies the operation of each OPC server, network and device, automatically switching to backups when there is a problem. The built-in data bridging and data concentration features allow users to configure highly efficient data acquisition topologies. The built-in unsolicited messaging feature lets PLCs initiate data transmissions, eliminating the need to poll for data.
Distributed by Schneider Electric, Cyberlogic’s MBX brand is the global standard for Modbus, Modbus Plus and Modbus/TCP communications. Since 1992, Cyberlogic’s communications technology has been licensed and embedded in many other leading brand products from OEMs.