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Communication

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Communication

Communications

Communication is a vital component of any modern control system application. Take advantage of that capability with low-priced, highly-reliable communication products such as secure VPN routers, IIoT bridges, Ethernet switches, media converters and Ethernet cables. Serial converters and gateways complete links to simpler systems that may already be in place.

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Practical Industrial Communications

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Use AutomationDirect's industrial communication products to provide a link via wireless, Ethernet or serial connection to your industrial process controllers or other devices.
 

Coordinated Control

Communication links between controllers can be used to create robust, modular control systems. Sharing data between separate operations enables each local contro controllers can have access to whats going on in the environments around them.
 

Remote Support and Remote Access

Remotely access machines or process controllers for troubleshooting, configuring, updating or monitoring your systems. Whether its your production facility or your controller in a customers facility, having convenient and secure remote access ensures maximum production with minimal support costs.

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   StrideLinx VPN Routers

  • Easy to use, IT-friendly industrial VPN routers provide remote programming, monitoring, and troubleshooting

  • Minimize costly field support by connecting remotely

  • Mobile app support on iOS and Android

  • Multiple router connection options including WiFi, AT&T 4G (LTE 4G router is AT&T certified network ready) or Gigabit wired

  • 5GB monthly data bandwidth (monthly data transfer) included FREE with every StrideLinx company account plus options for additional bandwidth (up to 50GB) and cloud data logging

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  • STRIDE Unmanaged Ethernet Switches/Gigabit Switches
    (5-18 ports)

  • STRIDE Managed Ethernet Switches/Gigabit Switches
    (5-18 ports)

  • STRIDE IP65/IP67/EN50155 Rated Ethernet Switches
    (5 & 8 ports)

  • STRIDE Unmanaged PoE Switches (5 port 10/100 & GB)

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The "Internet of Things" for industrial applications (IIoT) allows for greater visibility and access to your data through cloud computing.

  • STRIDE Pocket Portal
    (Cloud Logger with IO) ... New!
    Low cost data logging from industrial equipment and sensors to the cloud with notifications. Limited control capability with Modbus RTU write capability or discrete output logic.

  • STRIDE MQTT Gateway ...New!
    Connects industrial devices to a MQTT cloud-based data logging solution and provides small size, low power usage, minimized data packets, and efficient distribution of information to one or many receivers.

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  • Modbus Gateway

  • Serial Isolators & Converters

  • Serial Connectors & Adapters

  • Industrial USB

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  • STRIDE Unmanaged Ethernet Switches/Gigabit Switches (5-18 ports)

  • STRIDE Managed Ethernet Switches/Gigabit Switches (5-18 ports)

  • STRIDE IP65/IP67/EN50155 Rated Ethernet Switches (5 & 8 ports)

  • STRIDE Unmanaged PoE Switches (5 port 10/100 & GB)

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  • SFP Modules

  • Ethernet

  • Serial

  • USB

  • USB-to-Serial Converters

  • USB Cables

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