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Modbus TCP/UDP
On-Machine I/O Modules
Network Interface Cards
In-Cabinet and Machine Mount switches
PLC Communication Modules
Gateways
Software Drivers
Network Connectivity

On-Machine I/O Modules
IP67 Digital I/O Block
BradControl I/O Block for Modbus TCP (TCP/IP & UDP) packaged in a classic 60mm housing provides a reliable world-class solution for on-machine applications where harsh environments such as water, weld sparks or vibration may be present. The network connection is provied through a buit-in 3 port Ethernet switch using standard threaded M12 connectors or Ultra-Lock™ connection system. The Ultra-Lock™ connection system provides fast, simple and secure connections, reducing wiring costs through quicker setups and ensuring more uptime by eliminating connector-related intermittent signals that lead to production downtime.
Available in several configurations (including I/O user configurable version) the block can connect up to 16 devices to the Modbus TCP Real-Time Channel. LEDs, scrolling 4-digit display, and web server allow maintenance personnel to easily determine status of I/O, module and network.

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Network Interface Cards
Ethernet Interface Cards for scada/HMI applications
The BradCommunications™ Ethernet PCI/PCI Express Network Interface Cards allow to connect your applications to industrial networks through Ethernet messaging. The cards come packaged with a complete Windows software suite (configuration console, diagnostic tools, library DLL, OPC server, etc). The configuration console includes advanced features to quickly setup and define the devices connected to the card. A sophisticated network detection mechanism is able to discover and build your network topology based on the integrated EDS device library. The console brings easy-to-use features about for configuration, and includes an advanced online configuration software.
The cards are delivered ready-to-use for Windows 32-bits environments. OS driver kits are available free-or-charge for RTX, VxWorks, Linux, and other platforms.

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In-Cabinet and Machine Mount switches
IP67 Ethernet Switch
BradCommunications™ IP67 Ethernet unmanaged/managed switches provide a reliable world-class product for harsh environments in a classic 60 mm package.
It supports all standard 802.3 protocols and is compatible with Modbus TCP/UDP infrastructure.
The switch has 8 ports10/100 Mbps Ethernet with M12 D-coded connectors enhanced by the use of the Ultra-Lock™ connection system which allows reliable quick connect and disconnect of corsets. The switch includes a redundant dual-DC power inputs and a built-in port for configuration of managed features including: RSTP for fault-tolerant loops, IGMP snooping, QoS, MAC based security, and SNMP agent.
IP30 Ethernet Switch
BradCommunications™ in-cabinet Ethernet unmanaged/managed switches are availble with many features to suit industrial network requirements. The switch characteristics include a small footprint in IP30 industrial package, redundant dual-DC power inputs, and DIN rail or panel mount.
In addition to the standard 802.3 protocols, the BradCommunications™ switches support auto-sensing, auto-polarity and auto-crossover. The DRL-3000 series os switches are equipped with SNMP, IGMP snooping, VLAN, QoS as well as network redundancy.
They support fast ans easy network support via secure (https) web interface, Telnet /SSH (network), terminal (RS232) or SNMP (v1, v2, v3). All products are industrially rated and UL/CSA and CE certified.

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PLC Communication Modules
Communication Module for Allen-Bradley ControlLogix
The BradCommunications™ SST™ Ethernet / Serial module connects Rockwell
Automation® ControlLogix® controllers to Modbus networks. Each module has 1
Ethernet and 2 Serial communication channels that act as independent Modbus
TCP Client/Server and Modbus Master or Slave protocols to exchange data with
other Modbus compatible devices.
The SST module acts as a 1756 input/output module between the Modbus network and the ControlLogix backplane. The data transfer from the SST™ module to the ControlLogix processor supports 2 modes; a direct mode allowing mapping of Modbus data in I/O processor image (496 inputs bytes / 496 output bytes) and a messaging mode (based on CIP transaction) allowing access to Modbus data images stored in 32K registers of the SST™ module’s memory.

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Gateways
Multi Protocol Intelligent Industrial Gateway
The BradCommunications™ applicom® GATEway is configurable stand-alone smart Ethernet TCP/IP, Profibus and Serial gateway that allows based controllers to communicate and to interoperate simultaneously with each other.
The BradCommunications™ applicom® GATEway is more than a standard tunnelling gateway! It is the first hardware platform that allows simultaneous communication between industrial devices (PLC, SCADA etc.) using up to 20 different Ethernet, PROFIBUS and Serial protocols.

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Software Drivers
Software Drivers for Smaller SCADA Applications
BradCommunications™ Direct-Link™ communication drivers provide data acquisition between Windows based applications and industrial devices connected to Ethernet TCP/IP and Serial networks.
This solution is well adapted to embedded environments and it is used
by operator interface manufacturers and OEM equipment manufacturers needing
to make their computerized systems communicate.
It is ideally suited for small and medium-sized applications with low time constraints. It easily adapts to the light architectures of laptops, operator interfaces and workstations. Widely adopted in Industry, Direct-Link™ solutions are used for technical management in the building sector, electrical installations, tests and measurement.

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Network Connectivity
M12 Threaded D-Coded Cordsets
BradConnectivity™ offering includes a full line of M12 Ethernet connectors, receptacles and cordsets, front- and back-panel mount receptacles, and field-attachable connectors. A variety of cable offering is planned from shielded to unshielded, high flex and robotic, weld-slag immune and high temperature variants. Brad® also offers 8-pole variants in M12 for legacy applications which require the additonal pairs for monitoring Power over Ethernet. All cables are designed and built to meet the highest standards that you have come to expect from BradConnectivity™ products.

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