Applied Systems Engineering Announces New, More Powerful Version of Its SCADA Protocol Translator/Data Concentrator - Built with Microsoft Windows CE 5.0
Applied Systems Engineering of Campbell, CA announces a new version of ASE’s SPT4-NET SCADA Protocol Translator/Data Concentrator using Microsoft Windows CE 5.0 platform that will have increased processing speed and new communication abilities such as Alarm Annunciation and OPC Server functionality. Microsoft Windows Embedded Partner, Aton International, Inc., is providing key consulting and porting services to get the new SPT4-NET with Windows CE 5.0 running in record time.
Campbell, CA (PRWEB) May 11, 2005 -- Applied Systems Engineering, Inc. (ASE),
the technology leader in the manufacture of RTU / IED protocol test equipment
(ASE2000) for the SCADA industry and the development of communication protocol
translators (SPT4-NET) announced today it successfully completed porting
Microsoft Windows CE 5.0 operating system to its newest version of SPT4-NET
SCADA Protocol Translator / Data Concentrator, due to be released later this
year.
This new version of ASE’s SPT4-NET will have increased processing
speed and new communication abilities. The product is a cost effective solution
for protocol communication and is targeted at Electric Power Utility, Oil and
Gas, and Water Treatment facility systems that need highly reliable Supervisory
Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) equipment.
“The Windows CE 5.0
solution will allow ASE to broaden product capabilities beyond protocol
translation to include many new features such as Alarm Annunciation and OPC
Server functionality,” according to Jack Verson, Vice President of ASE. With
pricing starting at $995, this new version of SPT4-NET will be available
directly from the company. More information is located on the company’s web
site: http://www.ase-systems.com, by telephone at +1 408-364-0500,
fax to +1 408-364-0550, or via email at e-mail protected from spam bots
ASE chose Aton International to assist in porting the product to the
Windows CE 5.0 platform. Prior versions of this device utilized the Phar Lap ETS
embedded operating system. With Aton’s help, ASE has added powerful new Windows
CE 5.0 networking features that enhance the ASE SPT4-NET in its role as a
Protocol Translator and Data Concentrator while dramatically reducing per unit
embedded operating system license costs for ASE.
Aton International's role included preliminary
consulting to assist ASE with the decision to port the product to Microsoft
Windows CE 5.0, qualifying an authorized Microsoft Windows Embedded distributor
for OEM licensing, creating a custom Microsoft Windows CE 5.0 Board Support
Package for the ASE hardware based on an AMD SC520 x86 compatible CPU,
developing a "no BIOS" boot loader for the M-Systems DiskOnChip, creating a
Windows CE 5.0 serial driver for the custom ASE serial I/O hardware, and
advising ASE on the many available Windows CE 5.0 feature set combinations
included with the low cost Windows CE 5.0 Core license. For more information
about Aton International’s services for porting to Windows CE, phone, toll free
in US and Canada 1 800-833-0835, International at +1 650-938-9328, fax to +1 650
938-9368 or via email at e-mail protected from spam bots
“The work ASE
and Aton International just completed showcases the range of opportunities for
innovation and customization that Windows CE offers to the industry,” said Jane
Gilson, director, Mobile and Embedded Devices Division at Microsoft Corp. “We
are pleased our joint customers in the electric, water treatment, oil and gas
utilities industries will have a new range of solutions to chose from.”
About the Companies:
Applied Systems Engineering, Inc. (ASE) has
provided the highest quality products and services to the electric power utility
industry for over 20 years. Perhaps best known for its "ASE2000 Test Set"
products, ASE also offers a number of other SCADA related products and services
such as protocol translators, multi-channel communication I/O boards, Bell 202
modems and V.23 modems, and "C" software libraries for embedded protocol
processing applications. The ASE staff is unparalleled in the industry for its
knowledge of both legacy SCADA communication protocols and current technology
protocols.
Aton International, Inc. has been assisting organizations for
the past 20 years to merge devices and systems for reliable data delivery. The
company offers products and services designed to meet the mobile device
integration, data access and embedded system needs of original equipment
manufacturers, systems integrators and enterprise IT professionals. Aton
International, Inc. is a Microsoft Windows Embedded Partner, a Microsoft Windows
Mobile Partner, and a Microsoft Certified Partner.
SPT4-NET and “ASE2000
Test Set” are trademarks of Applied Systems Engineering, Inc. Aton is a
registered trademark of Aton International, Inc. Other product or service names
mentioned herein are the trademarks of their respective owners.
For
Press Contact:
Applied Systems Engineering: Mike Hoffinger, Telephone:
408-364-0500,
Email: e-mail protected from spam bots
Aton
International, Inc.: Constance Kobylarz, Telephone: 650-938-9328,
Email:
e-mail protected from spam bots
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