The Serial Revolution: Establishing Global Access to Serial Ports
In the process of updating a variety of computer systems and hardware configurations, the plant manager of a Midwest manufacturer needed a centralized network that would connect three buildings within three quarters of a mile, plus a couple more several miles away.
The integration of legacy serial equipment into modern Industrial Networks presents some unique challenges; among these are reliability, connectivity, and limited range. These issues can be easily resolved.
With a wide array of legacy equipment, primarily utilizing serial connections, the need presented a rather complex challenge, especially since serial connections are limited in terms of distance and networking.
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