Communication gateway for online monitoring

ICM8 communication gateway module from Red Lion Controls Inc. implements online data monitoring of the company’s temperature controllers and PAX Series panel meters.

By Control Engineering Staff January 8, 2007

ICM8 communication gateway module from Red Lion Controls Inc. implements online data monitoring of the company’s temperature controllers and PAX Series panel meters. Device offers RS-232 and RS-485 serial ports and a 10 Base-T/100 Ethernet port. It enables monitoring of multiple disparate devices and performs conversions of numerous protocols simultaneously via an extensive built-in driver list, allowing easy data mapping to PLCs, PCs, and SCADA systems. ICM8 is made of high-impact plastic and stainless steel and snaps onto standard DIN-style top hat (T) profile mounting rails. Colored steady or flashing LEDs indicate operating conditions. Device includes 4 MB of non-volatile flash memory and 2 MB of SDRAM.

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