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Quatech launches 802.11b/g wireless networking products Quatech recently announced the launch of the next generation of its entire family of Airborne™ 802.11 embedded wireless modules and AirborneDirect™ 802.11 external wireless networking products for OEM machine-to-machine (M2M) applications. The new line of products features the higher connection rates of the 802.11g standards, plug-n-play compatibility with Quatech’s existing 802.11b product line, advanced security features and extended environmental specifications. They are also fully compliant with RoHS standards. “This new family of 802.11b/g products extends our leadership position in 802.11 wireless embedded networking that DPAC began with the industry’s first module in 2003,” said Steve Runkel, president and CEO of Quatech. “We’re excited about the opportunity to bring the additional benefits of the 802.11g standard to our customers and partners. We see a demand for the performance and security features enabled by these new products, and we believe our customers will continue to experience the industry’s best combination of cost, ease-of-deployment, performance and throughput.” Over the past three years, the Airborne and AirborneDirect products have been integrated into a wide variety of M2M communications applications, from transportation and industrial automation to medical diagnostics and warehouse/logistics. The product family is designed to be quickly and easily integrated by OEMs to build secure 802.11 wireless capabilities into virtually any M2M device. The product line offers features such as extended environmental specifications (operating temperature range of -40ºC to +85ºC), advanced Security protocols (WEP—64 & 128 bit, WPA, 802.1x-LEAP, integrated AES/CCMP), RoHS compliance, and Regulatory pre-certifications across the globe (like U.S. Federal Communications Commission certification) allowing OEMs to leverage Quatech’s license grant and bypass most or all regulatory testing. The Quatech Airborne and AirborneDirect products that feature the 802.11b/g functionality are:
Quatech Airborne and AirborneDirect 802.11b/g product shipments will begin in June 2006. For more information, please visit: http://www.quatech.com/products/embedded.php. |
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MTS Technologies, Inc. and Quatech collaborate on DSCR with Wireless ePulse Quatech, a leader in embedded 802.11 wireless OEM solutions, announced a joint effort with MTS Technologies Inc. to collaborate on wireless solutions that support Dedicated Short Range Communications (DSRC) standards. The alliance will enable both Quatech, Inc. and MTS Technologies, Inc., a leading product development and professional services firm, to develop and test DSRC functionality as part of the US Department of Transportation’s Vehicle Infrastructure Integration (VII) initiatives. ”Wireless ePULSE solutions have been reporting data over Michigan roadways for the past year and have helped validate Michigan Department of Transportation 802.11 wireless infrastructure deployments,” said Larry Osentoski, MTS’ Advanced Systems Director. “The integration of Quatech’s 802.11 wireless device server module enabled our Wireless ePULSE solution to collect data in real-time as vehicles passed by roadside wireless access points. Having a reliable wireless module allowed our team to focus on optimizing wireless connectivity algorithms and developing applications for real-time traffic congestion measurement, recording historical traffic patterns, assessing road driving conditions and monitoring the overall health of the wireless network.” “As a leading supplier to the transportation industry, Quatech is pleased our 802.11 wireless technology performed so well for MTS Technologies,” said Steve Runkel, CEO of Quatech. “We’re confident that this collaboration will provide vehicle manufacturers with robust DSRC functionality at the 5.9GHz band and enable their successful participation in the US DOT’s VII pilot program.” The Wireless ePULSE solution combines a ruggedized telematics control unit with sophisticated backend data management applications for vehicle manufacturers. The Wireless ePULSE capability includes mobile monitoring, data collection, location tracking and backend data management and enables a real-time view into a particular fleet, region or individual vehicle operation. Quatech supplies its hardened line of Airborne™ 802.11 wireless modules to leading OEMs in the transportation, heavy equipment, M2M and defense industries. The Airborne product line features industrial grade design (extended operating temperatures and environmental specifications), advanced security standards, compact form factor, low power modes and a five year warranty. |
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Substantial growth predicted for wireless in automation (The Industrial Wireless Book, May 2006) The world market for wireless communications in automation is forecast to grow at an average of 28.1% per year over the next 5 years, according to IMS Research. Wireless communications is not widely used within the automation environment at present, but a proliferation of new products is being introduced currently. Senior Market Analyst John Morse commented, “Of the three market regions covered in the report, Asia-Pacific is projected to grow at a rate higher than either EMEA or the Americas. This is true for most of the seven product sectors considered for the report. IMS Research consulted manufacturers and users for its study and concluded that there is a strong requirement for wireless communications in industry, but growth is forecast to be limited to certain applications including monitoring, data collection and programming. Morse continued, “Although high growth is forecast, progress will be restricted by concerns over the reliability and security of wireless communications. There will have to be a considerable period of confidence-building before wireless is commonly used for applications where there are safety issues”. www.imsresearch.com
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Quatech introduces USB to PCMCIA Adapter for 3G 32-bit Cardbus Wireless Modem Cards Take your 3G wireless Internet access anywhere with Quatech's newest product, the USB to PCMCIA Adapter. This USB adapter enables the use of a wide variety of high speed datacards via a USB port enabling these PC cards to be used with a desktop of laptop without a (CardBus) slot. Whether you are on the road, or just away from the office, the CardBus allows you to stay connected and increase productivity all by plugging in to your USB port. Stay tuned for more details! |
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Wireless trends according to ARC Advisory Group The potential benefits of un-tethered field devices seem to be enormous in the process manufacturing industries. ARC Advisory Group is studying the use of wireless devices. According to a February 2006 presentation, “Future of Wireless in Manufacturing,” accelerating wireless adoption will change the way we automate. Among key wireless trends:
Factors contributing to the use of wireless include ease of use and installation, location flexibility, mobility and cost. For the slideshow, click here. (www.arcweb.com/forumpres/0206/wchin_files/frame.htm) |
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Quatech Inc., a leader in 802.11 wireless machine-to-machine (M2M) connectivity solutions, announced the release of several products that now comply with the European Union Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances (RoHS), which restricts the use of harmful substances such as lead in new equipment. Quatech’s industry-leading line of 802.11b/g wireless device server modules and external wireless device servers are the first RoHS-compliant products released. Many of the products in the Device Connectivity product family, including Serial PCMCIA Cards and PCI Serial Boards, are also now fully compliant. For an updated schedule of compliant product releases, please visit http://www.quatech.com/general/rohs_schedule.php. “Quatech is committed to releasing environmentally friendly products to meet the EU goals as well as our own,” said Steve Runkel, CEO of Quatech. “With these new RoHS-compliant versions, all Quatech products will maintain the highest levels of quality that we’ve offered our customers since 1983.” Quatech is collaborating with its suppliers to comply with the European Union Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment ("RoHS") Directive (2002/95/EC) that takes effect July 1, 2006. The RoHS directive prohibits the sale of electronic equipment containing certain hazardous substances such as lead, cadmium, mercury, hexavalent chromium, polybrominated biphenyls ("PBB") and polybrominated diphenylethers ("PBDE") in the European Union. For more information about Quatech’s environmental policies, please visit http://www.quatech.com/general/rohs.php. |
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