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B&B Electronics: The advent of "feature-rich systems" |
 May 7 , 2012 - TU chats with Mark Hutzinger, Product Management, Business Development at B&B Electronics, about telematics opportunities and challenges and the increasing range of connectivity options
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B&B Electronics Launches its First 802.11 WiFi Access Point for Industrial M2M Applications |
Product Information:
APXG-Q5420 - 802.11 Wireless Router, Access Point and Serial Device Server Product Information Page
APMG-Q551 802.11b/g Industrial Access Point/Wireless Router/Client Product Information Page
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Airborne Wireless Access Points in the News |
 May 2 , 2012 - B&B Electronics Manufacturing Co., Inc., a leading developer of rugged wireless and wired M2M connectivity solutions for harsh environments, today launched its first 802.11 b/g WiFi access point to provide M2M equipment with wireless networking capabilities. This industrial-grade wireless access point is the first fruit of B&B’s October 2011 acquisition of Quatech, whose Airborne™ wireless networking devices feature WiFi connectivity technology to network-enable industrial M2M devices. B&B Electronics’ Airborne 802.11 b/g access point appears in two forms.
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Ruggedized USB Isolators from B&B Electronics
Stand Up to Tough Industrial Environments |
Product Information:
UHR40x Series Ruggedized USB Isolator Product Information Page
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UHR40x Series Rugged USB Isolators in the News |
 March 6 , 2012 -B&B Electronics Manufacturing Co., Inc., a leading developer of rugged wireless and wired M2M connectivity solutions for harsh environments, has expanded its family of USB isolators. Designed to isolate and protect connected equipment from surges, spikes and electrostatic discharges carried on USB cable, the new one-port Ulinx™ UHR401 and two-port Ulinx UHR402 USB isolators also protect themselves by virtue of their tough construction. Unlike consumer-grade USB hubs, Ulinx hubs are built to withstand industrial networking hazards like shock, drop, vibration, electromagnetic interference (EMI) and temperature extremes. They are equipped with high retention ports that hold USB cables firmly in place to eliminate data loss, and in extreme cases, the risk for fire caused by loose cables and arcing.
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B&B Electronics Expands Its Wireless Reach with Acquisition of Conel and Its Portfolio of Cellular Routers and Gateways |
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March 2 , 2012 -B&B Electronics (www.bb-elec.com), a developer of wired and wireless connectivity technology, has deepened its wireless solution portfolio with the acquisition of Conel s.r.o. (http://www.conel.cz/en/homepage) of the Czech Republic. Conel is a well-established market leader in reliable and secure wireless communications routers, gateways and devices that connect cellular networks to Ethernet, serial and other data networks.
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Install Ethernet Anywhere with Compact, Economical Serial Servers from B&B Electronics |
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VESP211 Series Ethernet Serial Servers
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Vlinx Series Ethernet Serial Servers in the News |
 February 14, 2012 -B&B Electronics Manufacturing Co., Inc., a leading developer of rugged wireless and wired M2M connectivity solutions for harsh environments, today expanded its family of Ethernet serial servers with the Vlinx™ VESP211 series of small form factor serial servers. VESP211 Serial Servers connect RS-232, RS-422 or RS-485 serial devices to Ethernet networks, allowing the serial devices to become nodes on the network. With a footprint of only 5.1 x 7.6 x 2.5 cm, these compact servers make it easy to network-enable any serial device, even in tight installation spaces.
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Making USB Reliable in Rugged Applications: USB Tech Tips
by MIke Fahrion, Director of Product Management at B&B Electronics
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Six Sure-Fire Tricks to Prevent Wireless Connectivity
Better connectivity demands avoiding simple mistakes
by Andy Ross, Director of Wireless Applications at B&B Electronics
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Make Your Tables and Smart Phones Smarter
Add Serial Capability for Seriously Remote Data
by Andy Ross, Director of Wireless Applications at B&B Electronics
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B&B Electronics Rounds Out Ethernet Extender Line with PoE and Managed Models
Deploys IP cameras and other Ethernet devices beyond Ethernet’s 100-meter limit (up to 6,250 meters without PoE, 1,900 meters with PoE), over existing Cat5 cable or telephone copper wire |
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Elinx Ethernet Extenders Product Information Page
Power over Ethernet Plus (PoE+)
Managed Ethernet Extenders
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Ethernet Extenders in the News |
October 19, 2011 -  B&B Electronics Manufacturing Company, Inc., a leader in rugged connectivity solutions for wireless and wired networks, today expanded its family of industrial-grade Elinx Ethernet Extenders with models featuring built-in Power over Ethernet Plus (PoE+) and network management (called managed) capabilities. Using existing copper wire infrastructure (Cat5 cable or two straight wires from the telephone line) to avoid the cost and hassle of fiber or new construction, B&B Electronics’ Elinx Ethernet Extenders allow system integrator, engineering and IT groups to simply and inexpensively deploy remote security cameras, IP phones and other Ethernet devices beyond Ethernet’s 100-meter (328 ft.) limit. In addition to the distance limitation, the new PoE+ models also overcome the challenge of powering remote devices placed nowhere near a power source by providing power directly from the extended Ethernet port.
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B&B Electronics Completes Quatech Acquisition |
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Combined Product Portfolio
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B&B Electronics and Quatech Coming Together
for the Perfect Fit
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October 13, 2011 -  B&B Electronics (www.bb-elec.com), a leader in rugged wireless connectivity and communication solutions, today announced it has completed its acquisition of the assets of Quatech, Inc. (www.quatech.com), one of the industry’s leaders in high performance device networking and connectivity solutions. The acquisition, completed by a wholly owned subsidiary of B&B Electronics to be named Quatech, LLC, immediately expands the range of product technology and application solutions offered by both companies, along with adding significant reach into new sales and distribution channels.
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B&B Electronics Launches Ultra-Compact Industrial Unmanaged Ethernet Switches for Noisy, Dirty and Space-Constrained Industrial Equipment |
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Elinx ESW Ethernet Switch Family
Elinx ESW Ethernet Switch Family - with Ruler
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Elinx ESW100 Series
Elinx ESW200 Series
ESW Industrial Unmanaged Switches in the News
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July 20, 2011 -  B&B Electronics Manufacturing Co., Inc., a leader in rugged wireless connectivity and communication solutions, today expanded its family of next-generation industrial unmanaged Ethernet switches with the ELinx ESW100 series featuring LC small-form-factor fiber connectors. The ESW100 joins the ESW200 series which offers the same industrial-hardened certifications, but uses standard ST and SC fiber connectors. Unmanaged Ethernet switches allow network managers to connect additional Ethernet devices and route data to each specific device, controlling network traffic.
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B&B Electronics Launches GhostBridge High-Speed Wireless Ethernet Bridge for Rugged Wire Replacement Applications |
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GhostBridge Wireless Ethernet Bridge
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GhostBridge Wireless Ethernet Bridge
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GhostBridge Wireless Ethernet Demonstration
GhostBridge in the News
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April 27, 2011 - B&B Electronics Manufacturing Co., Inc., a leader in rugged wireless connectivity and  communication solutions, today announced its indoor/outdoorGhostBridge Wireless Ethernet Bridge. With aline-of-sight range of up to 15km, the 5 GHz GhostBridge creates a transparent, secure, high-speed (up to 150Mbps), point-to-point link between two remote devices or networks, eliminating up to 15km of expensive and damage-prone wiring. Sold in pre-configured pairs, the GhostBridge requires no further configuration or software setup; simply mount them, plug them into the network using the included PoE adapters, and then use the LED indicators to align them. A PoE pass-through Ethernet port also allows users to connect remote devices (IP camera, or other) to a LAN.
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Published Article: Murphy's 7 Laws of Industrial Wireless Communications
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