Frontline Introduces New CC-Link Diagnostic and Monitoring Tool Compatible with NetDecoder

    CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA, November 18, 2011 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Frontline Test Equipment, Inc. is pleased to announce the release of its CC-Link ComProbe Protocol Analyzer for troubleshooting CC-Link networks. The CC-Link ComProbe is compatible with Frontline's NetDecoder software protocol analyzer.

The CC-Link ComProbe is a compact, portable device for analyzing and troubleshooting CC-Link networks. The device is completely passive on the bus, captures all data and interfaces to the analysis PC via USB. The NetDecoder software on the analysis PC reads the captured data, decodes it and presents the information to the user in a simple, easy-to-understand format. The software also includes a graphical CC-Link dashboard that provides a graphical, real-time status of the network. The dashboard instantly indentifies nodes with problems.

With the introduction of the new CC-Link ComProbe, the NetDecoder analyzer increases its global reach. CC-Link (Control & Communication Link) is an industrial automation network that processes both control and information data at high speed, to provide efficient, integrated factory and process automation. It is an open technology field-level network that provides high speed, deterministic communication linking a wide range of automation devices over a single cable. This open network is supported by the worldwide CC-Link Partner Association (CLPA). The association includes hundreds of CC-Link product suppliers across the globe. Frontline's global customers will now find more uses for the NetDecoder software.

Frontline's NetDecoder protocol analyzer is designed to diagnose and troubleshoot communication problems in industrial networks. It has the ability to monitor and provide detailed timing, data and messaging information for serial, industrial bus and Ethernet networks. The NetDecoder analyzer is trusted worldwide by field service personnel, system installers and maintainers, and control network engineers.

About Frontline
Frontline is the world's leading provider of PC-based protocol analyzers for special-purpose data communication networks. Whether your application is a factory- or field-based industrial control network, Frontline's NetDecoder protocol analyzer tool will help you isolate, identify, and fix com problems with precision and accuracy. For industrial networks this means reduced down time and increased productivity. Frontline is a Rockwell Automation Encompass Product Partner.

Contact: David Bean, Director, Marketing & Sales
Tel: +1 (434) 951-0205
Email: [email protected]
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