Online Development Inc. is introducing a new controller-to-controller module at Automation Fair that enables connecting various brands of PLCs without the need to program message instructions. The cATM Universal Gateway data appliance is available as a module that installs in a Rockwell Automation ControlLogix PAC, or as a standalone module for DIN rail mounting. Either configuration delivers over 130 protocols for connectivity to thousands of plant floor devices. The new appliance features a universal driver to connect to a wide range of Ethernet and serial devices such as analyzers, bar code readers, weigh scales, RFID systems, serial printers, label machines and more. Target applications for this appliance include M2M (machine-to-machine) communications to improve equipment interoperability while maximizing investments in installed equipment.
在线开发与KEPware Technologies合作开发CATM通用网关设备。它将KEPware的经过验证的协议套件与在线开发的嵌入式设备体验相结合，以使M2M的好处更加可用，更易于部署。
“这种新设备将帮助制造商将现有设备迁移到互操作性上的新水平，以在整个设施中实现沟通以提高运营性能。作为设备，CATM通用网关本质上是易于使用的，成本比传统的控制器到控制器连接的成本更低。
Online Development will be demonstrating the cATM Universal Gateway in booth 618 at Automation Fair along with its eATM appliances that provide controller-to-enterprise system connectivity. Automation Fair, sponsored by Rockwell Automation, is being held in Nashville, Tennessee, November 19 and 20, 2008.
关于在线开发
在线开发是工厂自动化数据设备的快速发展开发人员。自1989年成立以来，该公司一直领导该行业开发所需的技术，以使各种领先的PLC/PAC能够与工厂地板上的现场设备或其他控制器进行通信。该公司开发的技术在各种专有工厂自动化设备之间提供了非常简单但高效的连接，包括条形码扫描仪，调制解调器，打印机，机器人，HMIS，HMIS，传感器，RFIDS和流行的工厂/仓库网络系统。
总部位于田纳西州诺克斯维尔，在线开发是私人拥有的，在俄亥俄州克利夫兰，辛辛那提，俄亥俄州和西班牙巴塞罗那设有办事处。在线开发公司，总部地址：7209 Chapman Highway，Knoxville，TN37920。主电话：800-625-8678，网站：www.oldi.com。
关于kepware技术
Kepware is the world leader in communication software for automation and offers a unique experience in both OPC and embedded device communications. Since 1995, Kepware has focused on the development of communication drivers to automation controllers, I/O and field devices. Applications include M2M (Machine-to-Machine) and M2E (Machine-to-Enterprise) communications. Operating system support includes: Microsoft Windows Desktop, Windows Server and Windows Embedded (Windows CE and Windows Embedded NT/XP). Today, with over 130 communication protocols, and through the efforts of direct sales, distribution and embedded partners, Kepware is the leading provider of communications with annual shipments exceeding 100,000 units.
Kepware Technologies is headquartered in Portland, Maine. For more information phone: 1-888-Kepware (1-888-537-9273), or visit the company’s web site:www.kepware.com
