Unique Application Capacity & Flexibility
The ability to simultaneously control 512 devices over 8 miles within 16ms without external repeaters
Reduces or eliminates the need for multiple network solutions
Expand systems without reengineering the existing system
Lower Software & System Engineering Time Required
Reduce control system design time and decrease startup schedule & project risk
No NW device configuration files to download or manage
Fixed Communication Parameters no checking of each device's NW options to ensure interoperability
Deterministic throughput for both real time data and device application files, regardless of topology
Open topology with 16 levels of nesting with no drop length restrictions
No baud rate vs distance or qty of devices tradeoffs
Automatic Physical Addressing with no address dip switches
Mix Fiber/Copper/Slip ring Infrared wire media between individual devices
One, high efficiency bus for block, word, byte, bit data - No gateways
High Throughput With High Data Capacity
2.8ms response for 128 digital+ 24 analog channels, or 512 I/O
Up to 64 bytes of real time data per device updated each scan
Up to 244 bytes of parameter data/message
No need to "tune" real time data communication options to gain acceptable response time
Both parameter data and real time data transfers are deterministic
Unique Pinpoint Diagnostics with Fault Tolerance
Seamless Device & Application Diagnostics through 16 levels of nested networks
Unique ability to find EMI noise to cable segment/device level
Unique ability to find shorted/open bus cable locations
Segmentation allows devices to be added/removed without stopping the NW
Proven Reliable Operation Based on Over 11 years of use and millions of installed devices
Stable protocol - compatible slave devices for 11 years
Number of third party devices > 2000
Largest installed base with over 3 million installed devices
Compatible with leading PLC and PC controllers
Competitive Advantage
