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Spectrum Controls Releases New CONNECTS Gateway Software for HART I/O modules.

 Interface your device configuration and asset management software tools to ControlLogix HART I/O and HART-enabled field devices.

 January 15, 2004—Bellevue, Washington—Spectrum Controls, Inc., a leading manufacturer of hardware and software for the industrial controls marketplace, announces the release of CONNECTS, the communications gateway for ControlLogix Analog+HART I/O Modules.  This software allows existing asset management and device configuration software to communicate with HART-enabled field instruments interfaced to Analog+HART I/O.

 CONNECTS communication gateway for Analog+HART I/O forms an integrated network allowing full commissioning, operation and maintenance of the system The Spectrum Controls Analog+HART I/O communicates digitally with field devices, increasing input/output capacity and provides access to more field device data than conventional I/O subsystems. CONNECTS provides the connection between the I/O and your existing asset management application.

 The integrated network enhances all aspects of your system; commissioning, operation and maintenance. Quickly verify and document device configuration and calibration, verify the integrity of wiring and confirm the operational capability of every control loop—all from one central location. Verify and tune valve operation by performing loop checks and read back position via the network. Generate and archive system configuration data faster. Dramatically reduce costs by increasing information flow four to eight-fold.  An integrated network allows more efficient scheduling of routine maintenance which can significantly reduce downtime. System backup is performed electronically, allowing for fast recovery in the event of a failure.

 Maximum data access with a low total cost-of-ownership, in addition to leveraging the data and diagnostics that are available from your HART-enabled field instruments.  Increase your entire process control systems level of sophistication using Spectrum Controls Analog+HART I/O and CONNECTS communication gateway

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About Spectrum Controls
Since 1983, Spectrum Controls has continued to be the premier provider of hardware and related software products for the industrial controls marketplace. Products fall into three major categories: I/O modules, human-machine interfaces and communications devices. Corporate headquarters is located in Bellevue, Washington. For more information, visit our Web site at www.spectrumcontrols.com, email spectrum@spectrumcontrols.com or telephone 425-746-9481.