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News Release from: Sixnet | Subject: Sixtrak IPm Open DCS controller
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 15 October 2002
Open Linux provides transparent
industrial control
The Sixtrak IPm Open DCS controller is the latest edition to Sixnet's ground-breaking line of truly open Linux based industrial control products.
The Sixtrak IPm Open DCS controller is the latest edition to Sixnet's ground-breaking line of truly open Linux based industrial control products Sixtrak IPm's powerful communications (five Ethernet and three serial ports) and advanced programming capabilities make it an ideal solution for process control, supervisory control and data acquisition (Scada), or distributed control system (DCS) applications
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 25 Jun 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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The What's New page provides a quick overview on the latest advancements from Sixnet.
Upgrade path offered for development tools
Sixnet encourages existing users to keep their existing Workbench keys so they may convert existing applications on their own time frame and with no risk.
In the true spirit of the open-source concept, Sixnet is one of the first industrial automation vendors to offer controller (Sixtrak IPm) and remote terminal unit (Versatrak IPm) products built on the Linux platform with open access to users.
Truly open systems free users from the cost and development constraints of proprietary vendor systems and offer greater flexibility in sourcing and integrating system components.
Discussing the benefits of truly open automation systems, Sixnet President Steve Schoenberg commented: "Sixnet offers a refreshing, open approach to DCS systems.
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We believe that long-term success is best achieved through truly open systems.
Interconnectivity stops being magic when equipment communicates through Ethernet, Modbus and other open standards.
An open choice of products eliminates the risks of obsolescence because you can simply select another product.
Open-source software puts an end to the piracy of high software costs and perpetual upgrade fees.
At long last, truly open systems offer freedom from the captivity of proprietary systems".
Sixnet IPm products are modular and scalable Linux based automation solutions that combine installation-ready industrial hardware with a wealth of software solutions that are ready to use right out of the box.
For most applications, no knowledge of Linux is required (the embedded Linux platform is "transparent" to users).
For OEMs and system integrators, the open-source software and development tools provide creative freedom for customisation and optimisation.
User programs may be created using industry standard ISaGRAF IEC61131-3 programming tools or a free Linux compiler.
A Linux web server runs web pages created using any standard HTML development tool.
Sixtrak IPm features include: flexible open-source Linux software; Ethernet, Internet, telephone and wireless telemetry; Internet-enabled - both client and server; two unique IP addresses for redundant networking; 32bit PowerPC with power to grow; limitless multi-user connectivity (five Ethernet and three serial ports); IEC61131 PLC open and high-level C++ programming; UL, CSA, CE, DNV, and Zone 2 ratings; scalability from 1 to 16,000+ stations; and unlimited I/O expansion (50,000+). Request a free brochure from Sixnet ...
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