Shop Floor Automations (SFA) has introduced the upgraded USB-LAN Connect device with FTPS to facilitate seamless and secure communication between CNC machines and network storage. Designed for manufacturers within data sensitive industries, such as aerospace and defense, oil and gas, heavy equipment and medical device products, the USB-LAN Connect with FTPS allows such manufacturers with aging equipment to securely transfer and drip feed machine programs between the device and CNC memory using SSL encryption.
Traditionally, manufacturers seeking to digitally transfer programs with Ethernet among older equipment, such as Haas, Hurco, Mitsubishi, FANUC, Mazak, Mori Seiki, Okuma and other brands, would need to retrofit their equipment with new security controllers or invest in new machinery altogether. USB-LAN Connect with FTPS now allows the device to respond instantaneously to CNC data flow changes with an added layer of security. FTPS encrypts the command and data channels to help ensure that all sensitive data is protected during transmission.
"The modern manufacturer is accountable for delivering quality products, efficiently, securely and profitably," said Greg Mercurio, President of SFA. "Our unique role as a manufacturing integrator affords us the ability to design the right hardware, software and service to help resolve the automation challenges of our customers. The upgraded USB-LAN Connect with FTPS is the latest example of our pledge to provide the best offerings to support the goals of manufacturers by exceeding industry standards for data protection."
Key features of USB-LAN Connect with FTPS
- Includes FTPS Protocol layer for secure file transfers
- Four-line, easy-to-read LCD display with USB port
- Supports drip feed and protocols for Xon/Xoff, software handshaking, RTS/CTS hardware handshaking and X-modem
- Drag & drop files over Ethernet to a CNC
- Supports Baud rates of 1,200-115,200
- Configurable data/parity/stop bits
- Supports Fadal X-modem/Fadal file transfers and Haas X-modem
- No special software is required; utilizes standard FTPS software
- Mid-tape start with search function
- End of block character control
- Add percent sign to programs on the fly
- Configurable line delay and EOB CR/LF
- Connects via RS232 serial on CNC
- Allows a directory listing and the creation of unlimited folders to organize part programs
- Includes RS232 cable for the user's CNC
- Includes power cord for support between 115-230 volts AC
- Uses any brand/size USB memory stick; includes 8 GB USB memory stick.
All versions of USB-LAN Connect, as listed below, are available for immediate purchase:
- USB-LAN Connect with FTPS and Ethernet
- Unsecured USB-LAN Connect with Ethernet
- USB-LAN Connect device.
Current USB-LAN Connect users may upgrade existing devices to the FTPS-enabled version by downloading and updating firmware as part of a minimally-disruptive process to ongoing operations.
For more information contact:
Shop Floor Automations, Inc.
5360 Jackson Drive, Suite #202
La Mesa, CA 91942
877-611-5825 / 619-461-4000
info@shopfloorautomations.com
www.shopfloorautomations.com