ProSoft Technology Introduces Stand-Alone Gateway Solutions for Modbus TCP/IP Network connectivity to BOSCH SVB/SVK Compatible Devices

BAKERSFIELD, Calif., June 15, 2006

The ProLinx Modbus TCP/IP to BOSCH Packaging Machinery Gateway provides a powerful connection between devices on a Modbus TCP/IP network and the state-of-the-art BOSCH packaging machinery.The Modbus TCP/IP driver supports server functionality using the reserved Modbus TCP/IP service port 502, as well as service port 2000 to support the TCP/IP encapsulated Modbus protocol.This allows client applications such as HMI software packages and Allen-Bradley processors to read from and write to the module's database.

The Serial port in the gateway is user-configurable to support the full-duplex mode of the BOSCH Master protocol.

Additional features include:

• One Ethernet port and up to four BOSCH configurable serial ports

• BOSCH Master server continuously poll BOSCH slave devices

• Up to 100 user-defined commands per Master port

• Easy set-up and configuration

• Configuration/Debug port provides access to the database, communication statistics and configuration using an external computer executing a terminal server program

Supported BOSCH packaging machinery includes:

• SVB 2501 intermittent motion V/F/F/S machine

• SVB 3601 intermittent motion V/F/F/S machine

• SVB 3601 R V/F/F/S machine

• SVK 2500 continuous motion V/F/F/S machine

• SVK 3600 continuous motion V/F/F/S machine

Where Automation Connects

ProSoft Technology, Inc. specializes in the development of communication solutions compatible with the large automation supplier's controllers such as Rockwell Automation and Schneider Electric. The primary focus is to provide connectivity solutions that link dissimilar automation products. ProSoft Technology's offerings consist of four primary product families: Protocol and network connectivity modules known as inRAx for Rockwell Automation and ProTalk for Schneider Electric, stand-alone gateways, protocol converters, and wireless gateways known as ProLinx, and industrial serial and Ethernet wireless modules known as RadioLinx.

Over the last 15 years, ProSoft Technology's product lines have grown to over 400 communication modules supporting more than 60 different protocols. ProSoft Technology provides field-proven connectivity and communication solutions that bridge between various automation products as seamlessly as if they were all from the same supplier. These connectivity options enable controller platforms to provide solutions in areas such as computing gas flow calculations and SCADA telemetry applications. These solutions also enable interfacing to motor controls, drives and other devices in industries such as water/wastewater, power generation, oil & gas, machinery, packaging, and production.

ProSoft Technology is committed to providing localized sales and support to customers worldwide. Sales, application engineering and support services are provided internationally by over 500 distributors in 52 countries and served by Regional Area Offices in North America, Latin America, Europe and Asia Pacific.

All ProSoft Technology products come with a one year warranty and unlimited technical support. Sales are available worldwide; contact your automation equipment distributor or ProSoft Technology, Inc.

For information on the 5202-MNET-BSCH call 661-716-5100, email prosoft@prosoft-technology.com or visit www.prosoft-technology.com