by Alex Thalmann | Oct 14, 2013 | IDX HDLC Gateway, IDX News, Products
Two years ago we mentioned an HDLC gateway that we were developing to address the need to integrate legacy devices, based on the GEM80 StarNet HDLC protocol, into modern automation systems. After successful commissioning on the AP2 line at Columbus Stainless in South...
by IDX Team | Oct 11, 2011 | Articles, Data Exchange, Data Migration, IDX HDLC Gateway, Products, PROFIBUS, Solutions
The integration of legacy systems and modern technology is sometimes a challenge in the creation and maintenance of robust industrial environments. The maintenance cost and shortage of spare parts for old equipment create a financial burden and production risk that...
by IDX Team | Oct 10, 2011 | Articles, IDX StarNET, Modbus, Products, PROFIBUS, Technologies
We have recently designed a gateway for one of our clients that allows them to use their old GEM80-400 PLC to control PROFIBUS devices. Their upgrade procedure requires the old system to run in parallel with the new system so they needed a gateway that was completely...
