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xCoupler TCP/IP Adapter

xCoupler Enterprise Transaction Modules for Connecting Factory Floor Communications to the Enterprise


Side-by-side comparison of a typical plant floor multi-tier system versus the xCoupler two-tier system

xCoupler modules with TCP/IP adapters are especially designed to enable two-tier sharing of manufacturing and process data from proprietary devices to native TCP/IP-enabled devices and applications to eliminate cumbersome patchwork systems. They are less costly to install and configure, are virtually maintenance-free, scalable to accommodate expansion, provide timely and accurate data, and are extremely secure.

Optimizes TCP/IP Capabilities

The TCP/IP protocol is a defacto communications standard for systems, machines and devices used throughout many industries. It provides an open method to easily transfer information between two applications across a network. Some examples of where TCP/IP would be used to send data from operations include:

  • Custom business applications
  • Alerts to a wireless PDA or other wireless device
  • Custom manufacturing applications
  • File systems
  • Custom quality systems

Sending this data using an open interface allows these key applications access to near real-time data for better decision making.

The xCoupler module's architecture has been specifically developed using an open interface to operate in this environment and extend the capabilities of TCP/IP communications from the production floor to the enterprise, eliminating the need for gateway or bridging systems.

The xCoupler TCP/IP adapter seamlessly provides TCP/IP communications capabilities throughout your network without drivers or special interface code.