Gridlogix Adds Support for LONWORKS® to Protocol Translator Software

Gridlogix, Inc., a leading creator of enabling interoperable XML Web Services technology today announced enhanced support for Echelon Corporations i.LON® 100 Internet Server. The Gridlogix EnNET® CMC Server is a software application that extends the functionality of the i.LON 100 to include robust protocol translation between LONWORKS® networks and other automation protocols and systems. Access to the LONWORKS device bus is provided by the i.LON 100 allowing BACnet/IP, Modbus RTU, Modbus TCP, SNMP, OPC DA and many legacy automation protocols to be seamlessly integrated with standard LONWORKS networks.

St. Louis, MO (PRWEB) December 13, 2004 -- Gridlogix, Inc., a leading creator of enabling interoperable XML Web Services technology today announced enhanced support for Echelon Corporations i.LON® 100 Internet Server. The Gridlogix EnNET® CMC Server is a software application that extends the functionality of the i.LON 100 to include robust protocol translation between LONWORKS® networks and other automation protocols and systems. Access to the LONWORKS device bus is provided by the i.LON 100 allowing BACnet/IP, Modbus RTU, Modbus TCP, SNMP, OPC DA and many legacy automation protocols to be seamlessly integrated with standard LONWORKS networks.

Other enhancements to the i.LON 100s functionality include:

• Support for near real-time connectivity to ODBC compliant relational databases,

• EnNET CMCs Firewall Proxy technology provides remote access to the i.LON 100 and the attached LONWORKS network without requiring the use of fixed and public IP addresses,

• The Gridlogix multi-protocol device management application known as EnNET Device Explorer now includes robust support for the i.LON 100 and any attached LONWORKS network devices,

• LONWORKS network variables can be translated into standard BACnet/IP objects and the standardized WSDL (Web Service Description Language) interface that EnNET provides for all other supported protocols now includes the unique capabilities of the i.LON.

EnNET CMCs support for the i.LON 100 is the continuing evolution of IT standards fulfilling the integration needs of the BAS market," says Ron Brown, CTO. Echelons forward thinking approach to exposing LONWORKS device networks with the i.LON 100 web service interface has allowed Gridlogix to extend and enhance the value of our customers investments in LONWORKS. Our unique EnNET/ i.LON combination allows enterprise applications to access the valuable real-time data generated by the many different LONWORKS devices. All of EnNETs supported automation protocols are now easily integrated into the LONWORKS environment. What better way to bring the powerful standard of XML Web Services to the automation market than to include all of the benefits of LONWORKS in the solution."

Hal Gentry, CEO continues by saying, Our customers are reaping huge benefits by leveraging their investment in LONWORKS to help manage legacy and remote automation systems. Our reseller channels are excited to provide integration solutions that are configured and implemented in hours instead of days and require no formal training."

Examples of uses include:

• Multi-facility enterprises wanting to utilize centralized monitoring and remote control.

• Enterprises desiring to integrate legacy systems with LONWORKS networks.

• Enterprises interested in outsourcing or centralizing information and alarm management.

• Real-time access to energy usage and control for Enterprise Energy Management

• Real-time integration between LONWORKS device networks and Asset/CMMS/Work Order Management systems.

About Gridlogix Inc.

Gridlogix is a leading creator of enabling interoperable web services technology. By delivering progressive products and services, our customers reap the benefits from integration of automation and control systems with enterprise business processes, to maximize the value of time sensitive information throughout the organization.

Gridlogixs management team has more than 75 years of experience working with over 500 utilities and private enterprises in more than a dozen countries. Using the latest technologies, Gridlogix provides integrated solutions for engineering and planning, operations and maintenance, and enterprise management applications.

For more information about the company, see www.gridlogix.com.

EnNET is a registered trademark of Gridlogix, Inc. The i.LON® 100 is a product of Echelon Corporation -- www.echelon.com. All other trademarks are the property of their respective holders.

©2004 Gridlogix, Inc. All rights reserved.

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