FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:     Francis Chapman, Marketing Director

Phone:       925-866-8808      

Email:        Francis.Chapman@asicontrols.com

 

 

ASI Controls Releases the EtherLink/2 Ethernet-to-serial router

 

New EtherLink/2 expands Ethernet connectivity options for ASI systems

 

Tuesday, July 19th, 2005

 

San Ramon, CA – ASI Controls today announced the release of the next generation EtherLink/2 Ethernet-to-serial router.  The EtherLink family of network devices enables Ethernet connectivity on any ASI controller or network.  

 

The EtherLink/2 list of features includes:

 

§       High-performance Ethernet-to-serial router

§       Switch-selectable support for either RS-232 or RS-485

§       Built-in webserver provides simple, quick configuration interface

§       Supports one TCP/IP and multiple UDP connections simultaneously on a single IP port

§       SNTP for time synchronization and timekeeping functionality

§       Flash memory upgradeable via built-in FTP server

§       Intelligent detection and relay of alarms and events

 

“We’re extremely pleased to introduce this very capable, low-cost networking device” said Paul Chapman, ASI Controls Chief Technology Officer.  “ASI remains commited to meeting the needs of our resellers and customers for cost-effective, flexible products so they can deliver complete solutions for their end customers.”

 

“ASI resellers and customers are excited about the additional networking options that the EtherLink/2 brings” added Mashuri Warren, ASI Controls Director of Product Development.  “We developed this new generation of the EtherLink device in response to requests from our resellers, and the EtherLink/2 delivers for them in terms of both performance and value.”

 

For more information:

http://www.asicontrols.com/products/network/asi_elink2/

http://www.asicontrols.com/products/network/asi_elink2/Data_EtherLink2.pdf

 

About ASI Controls

 

ASI Controls provides state of the art digital controls to manage, monitor, and control building environments.  ASI Controls systems operate and monitor facilities around the world, including nationwide property networks, shopping malls, commercial buildings, hospitals, educational campuses and telephone equipment shelters. ASI Controls are also original equipment in Chillers and other HVAC equipment. 

 

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