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New Module for Allen-Bradley ControlLogix PLCs Makes Factory Floor to Enterprise Server Data Transactions a Snap Knoxville, TN – Online Development announces the availability of their xCoupler™ 1.0 uni-directional enterprise transaction module for Allen-Bradley® ControlLogix® PLCs. These modules snap into the backplane of ControlLogix to provide two-tier data exchange between plant floor devices connected to it such as sensors, actuators, drives, bar code scanners, robots, RFID controllers, etc. and enterprise servers. To eliminate PC-based interfaces that are commonly used to transfer data, xCoupler communicates directly from ControlLogix to servers in their native language. Popular server communications interfaces currently available for the xCoupler include IBM® WebSphere® MQ and DB2, Oracle® and Microsoft® SQL. SMTP and TCP/IP communications protocols are also available and additional enterprise interfaces are currently being developed for other enterprise applications. Programming modules to accommodate various factory floor devices is accomplished using the xCoupler module’s WorkBench™ software tool. Its drag and drop configurator makes programming simple and easy with no special programming skills required. It also eliminates the need for enterprise drivers and upgrade maintenance in the future. In addition to simple and fast operation and setup, these modules eliminate the security, virus and data integrity problems associated with PC-operated multi-tier systems connected to the enterprise. The xCoupler module’s operating system is virtually immune to security problems and virus attacks while providing exceptional data accuracy and timeliness. Plant floor devices cannot affect the operation of the xCoupler module and the module’s operation cannot affect plant floor devices. About Online DevelopmentOnline Development is a "fast track" developer of factory automation hardware and software for OEMs such as Rockwell Automation and ProSoft Technology products in the industrial market space. Since its founding in 1989, the company has focused on developing the technologies needed to enable various leading brands of PLCs to communicate with either field devices or other brands of PLCs, as well as PCs. These technologies provide connectivity between various proprietary factory automation controls, barcode scanners, modems, printers, HMIs, sensors, popular factory/warehouse network systems and PC-based enterprise systems to provide real-time communications throughout the enterprise. Integral to the company's success is its use of the latest online CRM (Customer Relationship Management) and help desk tools. These tools provide OEM customers robust engineering and product support; plus streamline transactions while reducing procurement and product support costs. Headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee, Online Development is privately owned and has offices in Cleveland, Ohio, Cincinnati, Ohio and Brussels, Belgium. Online Development, Inc. Headquarters Address: 7209 Chapman Highway, Knoxville, TN 37920 Main Telephone: 800-625-8678 Website: www.oldi.com. –30– Press Contacts Roy Harry |