Precidia Launches S-Lynx220 Low Cost Legacy Conversion Router
Precidia Technologies Inc., a global leader in the design and manufacture of Internet Protocol (IP) networking products, announced today the launch of the S-Lynx220 legacy conversion router. The S-Lynx220 offers the capabilities of a router and a network adapter, in one low cost device. Featuring SSL encryption, firewalling and automatic dial back-up, the S-Lynx220 is ideal for mission critical applications such as DNP SCADA, access control and emergency 911. The S-Lynx220 is deployed, monitored and managed by NetVu, Precidia's management server.
Based on the proven Lynx220 hardware platform, the S-Lynx220 offers 2 RS232 interfaces, 2 incoming dial ports and a built-in modem for automatic dial back-up. The device connects stand-alone serial devices or applications to public broadband networks, with SSL encryption and firewalling for enhanced data security. The S-Lynx220 also features automatic dial back-up, in case of network failure, and alerts via SMS or email. Beyond the product's security and reliability features, it offers a more sophisticated approach to serial networking with router capabilities. The S-Lynx220 can simultaneously route data to multiple IP addresses, at a fraction of the cost of a typical router. Actively managed by NetVu, the S-Lynx220 can download its configuration remotely for simplified field installation, and offers a wealth of management data.
Great River Energy, headquartered in Maple Grove, Minnesota, is an electric utility that chose the S-Lynx220 to route data from a legacy RTU master to multiple IEDs in power/distribution substations: "The S-Lynx220 saves us the thousands of dollars that would be required to undertake substation redesign where legacy RTUs are in use. With this device, we can also analyze traffic and customize its flow between RTU and IEDs. The S-Lynx220 works effectively and delivers a wealth of data that simplifies utility operations. In addition, Precidia's product can accommodate many of our other protocols", said David Jimenez, Telecommunications Technician/Electrician for Great River Energy.
"The S-Lynx220 leverages a proven hardware platform, with serial networking software designed for mission critical systems in utilities, access control, and emergency 911", said Precidia President Deepak Wanner. "For these industries, the S-Lynx220 delivers features not typically available in one low cost device - SSL encryption, firewalling and router capabilities. In addition, the S-Lynx220, like Precidia's other products, is supported by NetVu for simplified remote deployment, monitoring and management".
For more information on the S-Lynx220 and other serial networking products and solutions, visit www.precidia.com/serial_connect.html. For information on NetVu, visit www.precidia.com/products/netvu.html.
About Precidia Technologies
Precidia Technologies is a global leader in the design and manufacture of Internet Protocol (IP) payment and networking products. With customers in over 85 countries, Precidia offers unique products designed for simple serial networking, as well as a suite which manages the complexity of IP based payments in the retail industry. All of Precidia's products have been designed to maximize the potential of existing equipment, with deployment, monitoring, security and management tools. For more information, visit Precidia on the Web at www.precidia.com.
Based on the proven Lynx220 hardware platform, the S-Lynx220 offers 2 RS232 interfaces, 2 incoming dial ports and a built-in modem for automatic dial back-up. The device connects stand-alone serial devices or applications to public broadband networks, with SSL encryption and firewalling for enhanced data security. The S-Lynx220 also features automatic dial back-up, in case of network failure, and alerts via SMS or email. Beyond the product's security and reliability features, it offers a more sophisticated approach to serial networking with router capabilities. The S-Lynx220 can simultaneously route data to multiple IP addresses, at a fraction of the cost of a typical router. Actively managed by NetVu, the S-Lynx220 can download its configuration remotely for simplified field installation, and offers a wealth of management data.
Great River Energy, headquartered in Maple Grove, Minnesota, is an electric utility that chose the S-Lynx220 to route data from a legacy RTU master to multiple IEDs in power/distribution substations: "The S-Lynx220 saves us the thousands of dollars that would be required to undertake substation redesign where legacy RTUs are in use. With this device, we can also analyze traffic and customize its flow between RTU and IEDs. The S-Lynx220 works effectively and delivers a wealth of data that simplifies utility operations. In addition, Precidia's product can accommodate many of our other protocols", said David Jimenez, Telecommunications Technician/Electrician for Great River Energy.
"The S-Lynx220 leverages a proven hardware platform, with serial networking software designed for mission critical systems in utilities, access control, and emergency 911", said Precidia President Deepak Wanner. "For these industries, the S-Lynx220 delivers features not typically available in one low cost device - SSL encryption, firewalling and router capabilities. In addition, the S-Lynx220, like Precidia's other products, is supported by NetVu for simplified remote deployment, monitoring and management".
For more information on the S-Lynx220 and other serial networking products and solutions, visit www.precidia.com/serial_connect.html. For information on NetVu, visit www.precidia.com/products/netvu.html.
About Precidia Technologies
Precidia Technologies is a global leader in the design and manufacture of Internet Protocol (IP) payment and networking products. With customers in over 85 countries, Precidia offers unique products designed for simple serial networking, as well as a suite which manages the complexity of IP based payments in the retail industry. All of Precidia's products have been designed to maximize the potential of existing equipment, with deployment, monitoring, security and management tools. For more information, visit Precidia on the Web at www.precidia.com.