Legacy serial devices remain commonplace in industrial plants, a situation that is leaving technicians using modern laptops, workstation PCs, or thin clients unable to connect to them for maintenance. Moxa is bringing needed serial port expansion to industrial networks with its UPort 1400-G2 Series of 4-port USB-to-Serial Converters ruggedly engineered for harsh environments. An essential accessory for […]
Moxa launches wireless add-on module for MXview to overcome Wi-Fi management challenges in smart manufacturing
Moxa, a leading provider of network infrastructure solutions, released the MXview Wireless add-on module for its MXview industrial network management software. MXview streamlines network management by visualizing networks, helping non-IT staff simplify operations and improve network uptime. This software has successfully helped many customers from around the world in different industries, such as in power,…
Three tips on getting industrial IoT networks ready for the future
It may be tempting to rest on your laurels when you finally have your IIoT networks up and running. Nonetheless, change remains the only real constant in life, and the world of industrial networking is no exception. Your IIoT network may be sufficient for your current needs—it may even be ready for your foreseeable application…
Moxa Releases IIoT Gateway Starter Kit With Amazon Web Services (AWS) Support Built In
To serve the needs of system integrators and engineers developing applications for the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), Moxa has launched the IIoT Gateway Starter Kit, which includes built-in support for Amazon Web Services (AWS). This data-acquisition-ready kit provides a reliable ready-to-use platform that simplifies development of IIoT solutions by providing all the essentials needed…
Moxa Enhances IIoT Gateways With Cutting Edge Technology Through Microsoft and OPC Partnership
Moxa has partnered with Microsoft and the OPC Foundation to develop the MC-1121, an industrial-grade IoT gateway with an integrated OPC UA Publisher module. By using Windows 10 IoT and OPC UA Publisher, it provides an effortless way to get data from field side devices securely and reliably to the cloud for analytics and monitoring…
Moxa weatherproof access point ensures reliable outdoor wi-fi
Moxa has introduced its AWK-4131A-US-T outdoor wi-fi industrial AP/bridge/client featuring an IP68-rated weatherproof housing coupled with support for ultra-fast 802.11n and 2X2 MIMO (Multiple-input /multiple-output).
Smart remote data acquisition devices with WiFi
Both the ioLogik 2542-WL1 and ioLogik 2512-WL1 feature 802.11a/b/g WiFi connectivity. The ioLogik 2542-WL1 supports analog I/O connections over WiFi, whereas the ioLogik 2512-WL1 supports digital I/O connections over WiFi. Both ioLogik units feature automatic tag generation and reporting for connected sensors and devices. This helps operators monitor a large number of field devices efficiently.…
New data acquisition solution that brings greater versatility
Moxa has announced a new data acquisition solution that brings greater versatility for the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). The new ioLogik 2542-WL1 and ioLogik 2512-WL1 both feature 802.11a/b/g Wi-Fi connectivity, which will serve the growing number of devices and M2M applications that require wireless communication. The ioLogik 2542-WL1 supports analog I/O connections over Wi-Fi,…
Reliably monitor remote field devices
The ioLogik 2542-HSPA and ioLogik 2512-HSPA cellular remote I/O modules feature High-Speed Packet Access (HSPA) 5-band cellular, in addition to Ethernet and serial ports, for reliable access to remote field devices. These modules address common connectivity issues like unstable connectivity and high data-usage fees. They offer a Dual SIM Failover that automatically switches to a…
Moxa’s small wireless computer tolerates -40 to 70°C
Moxa’s new LTE-enabled V2201 wireless computer ensures reliable system operation in temperatures ranging from -40 to 70°C to help you avoid system crashes or instability from extreme temperature variations. The small palm-size unit (150 x 48.8 x 120.2 mm) is fanless and supports both DIN-rail and wall mounting capability, making installation and maintenance easy. A
Bridge ensures wireless uptime
In industrial networking applications, such as communications between offshore oil platforms or train-to-ground communications, a reliable wireless bridge is essential to minimize system downtime and maximize availability. The AWK-3131A wireless AP/bridge/client delivers fast, reliable wireless performance in industrial settings by supporting IEEE 802.11n technology with a maximum net data rate of 300 Mbps, plus AeroLink…
Accelerate daisy chain expansion with 4-in-1 I/O device
The ioLogik 2500 4-in-1 smart data acquisition system combines I/O function, an Ethernet switch, serial/Modbus connectivity and up to 32 GB of data logging into a single remote device. Leveraging the Click&Go Plus logic technology to control the I/O array, the ioLogik 2500 helps reduce the number of system components and connections, and eliminates the…
Managing industrial networks
An industrial network typically has four stages to its life cycle—installation, operation, maintenance and diagnostics. But any of these stages is not only vulnerable to human error, each is also susceptible to time-consuming inefficiencies. For continuous operation, many tasks must be performed manually or use software to run and manage the network at each stage.…
Cellular IP gateways provides high speed transmission with simplified deployment
Consistent wireless access in a data transmission network comes with the adoption of HSPA technology for high speed transmission, a simplified deployment design for an easy-to-use experience, and industrial-grade performance. Moxa’s OnCell G3111/G3151-HSPA switches offers users the best price-to-performance ratio 3G IP Gateway. In addition, with the best price-performance ratio among competing devices makes OnCell
Building the Industrial Cloud: the immediate future of M2M technology
By Johnny Fang, Product Manager and Patrick Bor, Product Manager, Moxa Industrial automation suppliers need embedded computing platforms that are optimized for machine-to-machine (M2M) communications. The fundamental challenge in designing IoT clouds for industries involves negotiating the divide between IT and IA technologies. Industrial automation protocols are fundamental to the proper functioning of the mass…
Moxa’s UC-8100 Series for data acquisition and control, optional 4G LTE
This new platform is ideal for remote data acquisition and control systems. It includes the following features: Small form factor w/ USB, Ethernet & Serial Variable CPU speeds (300 MHz, 600MHz and 1GHz) 4G LTE enabled WiFi expandable Debian ARM7 open system Onboard TPM hardware data encryption UC-8100 embedded computers are carrier-certified for 4G LTE
Rearrange train cars without restarting network
Moxa, Inc., the only IRIS-certified manufacturer of IP-based, railway-rugged communications solutions, has launched an intelligent inter-consist redundancy solution that allows train operators for the first time to rearrange train cars at will, without needing to reconfigure the on-board Ethernet switches inside each car. Based on Moxa’s DRC (Dynamic Ring Coupling) technology and supported by its…
Embedded RISC computing platform for remote IoT
Smart Grid energy systems are growing in complexity due to a heightened demand for greater computing power, larger storage capacity and more flexible wireless connectivity. The UC-8100 RISC computer is an embedded computing platform for large scale, big data WAN applications in solar and other energy monitoring systems, as well as in distributed industrial automation.…
Moxa optimizes performance of wireless industrial networks
Moxa is changing the way industrial networks connect with the introduction of the AWK-1131A IEEE 802.11n wireless AP/client. With high-speed transmission rates up to 300 Mbps, the AWK-1131A delivers a more fluid and stable industrial networking experience, along with proven reliability thanks to advanced protection against harsh industrial environments, including power surges, electrostatic discharge, broad…
UL Certifies EDR-810 Multiport Router for Safe Use
Moxa announced that it received Class 1, Div. 2 hazardous location certification from United Laboratories (UL) for its EDR-810 industrial multiport router, qualifying it for safe use in oil and gas refineries, offshore platforms, fueling stations, and other areas containing ignitable concentrations of volatile liquids, gases or vapors. “Our engineering team worked hard to respond…
Transparently connect Ethernet and serial devices to 3G cellular networks
The OnCell G3111-HSPA IP Gateway is a 3G communication approach suitable for mission-critical wireless applications. This IP gateway conveniently and transparently connects existing Ethernet and serial devices to a 3G cellular network, such as PLCs, flow computers, vision systems, RFID readers or encoders. Designed to meet industrial-grade standards, the gateway features GuaranLink™ technology and OnCell…
Moxa Launches World’s First Ethernet Switch to Meet IEC Requirements
Aggressively positioning itself for leadership in the public utilities marketplace, Moxa has introduced its new PowerTrans™ PT-7528 series, the world’s first Ethernet switches with MMS data modeling to fulfill the requirements of the IEC 61850-90-4 standard outlining network engineering guidelines for Communication Networks and Systems in Substations. Support for IEC 61850-90-4 means that Moxa PT-7528…
Moxa Recognized by Northrop Grumman in Annual Supplier Excellence Program
Moxa is proud to announce that it is one of 45 companies recognized by Northrop Grumman Corporation in the company’s annual Supplier Recognition Program. Each company, selected from more than 5,000 Information Systems sector suppliers, was evaluated on five categories: schedule, management, technical, financial and quality. It is the third year in a row Moxa…
PCI Express x1 Serial Cards with Intelligent RS-485 Technology
Moxa continues to invest in and build on its strength in serial communications with the release of three new PCI Express x1 serial cards that take advantage of new patent-pending intelligent RS-485 technology. This release sends a powerful message about Moxa’s commitment to customers that require serial communications products, especially when many manufacturers have already…
EDS Ethernet Switches Approved for Intelligent Traffic Systems
Moxa, a manufacturing of networking products for intelligent transportation and traffic management, announced that the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has added its EDS managed field Ethernet switches to the state’s Approved Product List (APL), following extensive site performance reviews and environmental testing. By adding the EDS Series to its APL, the FDOT has approved…