Michael Gutbord, Product Manager of SpectraUsing Ethernet to communicate becomes more popular and necessary in industrial field. Some even predict that Ethernet is going to replace many other industrial and sensor-actuator buses. Among the new generation of Ethernet switches, we think highly of Korenix JetNet Industrial Ethernet Switch.

Inside the robust aluminum case with fanless design, we found that there are many interesting yet practical functions in JetNet. Super Ring provides users with a redundant network solution, preventing any data loss. VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network) is often used to manage a group of devices located anywhere on a network for security reasons. QoS (Quality of Service) can effectively determine traffic prioritization. IGMP Snooping helps prevent network from flooding with packets by filtering multicast traffic. JetNet also comes with redundant DC power inputs. All of the above-mentioned functions make people believe how important device networking is in industrial applications. No wonder Ethernet is used in industrial applications more often than ever.

Spectra has spent years of efforts focusing on integration of industrial computing and communication solutions. And in the past few years, Spectra also has accumulated much successful experience and know how in industrial networking applications. We are more than happy to share our experience with you. Feel free to contact us or visit our website at www.spectra.de.

Michael Gutbord
Product Manager
www.spectra.de
Tel: +49-0711-902970

JetCon Recommendations

A Plus, France

From our past experience, we think Korenix's converter-JetCon Series is an ideal choice for automation applications. Its COMPACT size is suitable for systems in limited space, and it is very easy to install. Plus its high quality and low price, JetCon Series is absolutely what we need for a cost-effective solution on the factory floor. What's more special is that JetCon comes with the builtin "AutoPro" function, which can adjust different baud rates and data formats for a RS-232 to RS- 485 communication. This function adds a little bit extra to our operation, making our job a lot easier, and faster.

JetCon can also combine with Korenix's another product, JetNet Industrial Ethernet Switch, which distinguished itself from the traditional switch with the Super Ring technology. Super Ring technology allows JetNets to provide a network redundancy solution. And with its ultra fast recovery time, which is less than 300 ms, JetNets make sure that your important data is being correctly transmitted, avoiding any loss caused by any power or network failures.

A Plus has years of experience in Engineering field, specially focusing on industrial computers, chassis and monitors. A Plus is also an expert on integration and support of industrial computing solutions. Please visit us at www.aplus-sa.com.

Joel Dugast
CEO
www.aplus-sa.com
Tel: +33-01.69.88.43.00

JetCard Recommendations

Contradata, Italy
From years of experience in industrial automation, reliable communication, adequate performance and easy usage are what customers look for when using multiport serial cards in their systems.

Korenix JetCard has 32-bit universal PCI interface, which supports both 3.3V and 5V. The easy-toinstall driver, Self-Diagnostic Utility, and Automatic Hardware Flow Control make it easier to use. JetCard has built-in 15 KV ESD protection and 2 KV optical isolation protection, effectively protecting customers' systems. JetCard also has high communication speed up to 921.6 Kbps, and 128-byte FIFO. With these excellent features, you can be assured of non-stop operation.

Contradata has years of successful experience in industrial automation, and has helped a great number of customers to set up their systems and solutions perfectly. For more information, please visit http://www.contradata.it.

Gianni Damian
CEO
Contradata
http://www.contradata.it
Tel: +39-039.2301492