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¡ñ Bitwise controlS to begin shipping the BC4 series of Networked control System peripherals
Contact: Michael Sherman FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tel. 662-893-8360
Email: msadvertising@aol.com
Bitwise controlS to begin shipping the BC4 series
of Networked control System peripherals
Offers A/V Integrators Options and Advantages Of
Modular Design, Power-Over-Ethernet, and Robust Two-Way Communications
June 12, 2008, Larkspur, CO – BitWise Controls introduces the BC4, a standards-based control system network interface, which allows IP-based software and control systems to control and monitor virtually any hardware device available today. The BC4 system’s modular design gives the integrator the flexibility to match base units and expansion modules to fit any application. It is the only PoE (Power-over-Ethernet)-capable product of its type on the market, eliminating the need to install a power supply at each BC4 location.
The BC4 system is made up of a base unit and various expansion I/O modules available from BitWise Controls. The base unit is housed in a rugged steel enclosure (4.5” x 5” x 1”) which contains the built-in network adaptor and temperature sensor. It can be powered by 802.3af PoE or a standard 12VDC wall supply. Field-upgradeable firmware allows the BC4 to take advantage of future enhancements, and the on-board temperature sensor allows the host control system to monitor the ambient environment. It automatically recognizes and adapts to various I/O plug-in expansion modules, which become an internal part of the base unit. The base unit can be wall- or shelf-mounted, or up to 16 BC4 units may be rack mounted in a 3U space.
Each expansion module is individually configured to perform a variety of control and monitoring tasks. The first available expansion module is the BC4-BCX1, which features five IR (infrared) ports, one three-wire RS232 port, two customizable GPIO (general purpose input/output) ports, and 2 SPDT relays. An extensive on-board IR code database with built-in IR learning makes the BC4-BCX1 an extremely fast and efficient way to add IR control of connected hardware. IR signals can be routed to any or all of the 5 IR outputs – 4 standard 1/8” jacks for off-the-shelf emitters and one built in IR Blaster. The two GPIO ports can be individually configured as digital inputs, digital outputs or analog inputs. One input can also be configured to monitor signal frequency (up to 50 KHz) or as a counter input. The three-wire RS232 port can be used with their available virtual com port driver or via communication over TCP.
The BC4 system uses integration-friendly commands and feedback via two-way TCP or UDP. The extensive two-way command set makes for easy integration with popular control systems, as well as other products from BitWise Controls. The BC4, operating as a peripheral, communicates with the control processors via Ethernet and supports both Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) and User Datagram Protocol (UDP).
Lance Beck, CEO of BitWise Controls said “The BC4 will appeal to integrators with its extensive command set, flexibility of field configuration and choice of power supplies. Integration professionals can configure the BC4 to suit a specific need with a variety of expansion module configurations, all sharing a common command set. The BC4 can be configured via a web interface. The modular concept also allows better inventory control. Integrators can buy base units in volume and purchase modules to fit the job criteria.”
The next product slated for release by BitWise Controls is the BC1 Control Processor. Details on the BC1 system will be released sometime this quarter.
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If you’d like more information about this topic, or to schedule an interview with Lance Beck, please call Michael Sherman at 662-893-8360 or send an email to msadvertising@aol.com
About BitWise Controls
Designed and backed by over 20 years of mission-critical control, monitoring, and AV systems integration experience, Bitwise Controls is uniquely equipped to provide powerful and flexible products for the expanding commercial, industrial, educational, and residential control-systems markets. Bitwise Controls was founded in by veteran industry leadership in 2008 with the goal of offering innovative and reliable new products, designed, tested and manufactured in the USA. For more information, go to www.bitwisecontrols.com.
¡ñ Bitwise controlS™ manufacturer of Networked control Systems LAUNCHES DEALER PROGRAM for custom integration firms
Contact: Michael Sherman FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tel. 662-893-8360
Email: msherman@bitwisecontrols.com
Bitwise controlS™
manufacturer of Networked control Systems
LAUNCHES DEALER PROGRAM
for custom integration firms
Offers Increased Technical Support, Multiple Custom Options And Profitability
From New All-In-One Networked Peripherals
September 8, 2008, Larkspur, CO – BitWise Controls announced today their new direct-dealer program, designed to offer increased technical support and profitability to professional systems integrators. Integrators can incorporate the new BC4™ standards-based control system network interface as an integral part of their custom installations in commercial, industrial, educational, and residential markets. The BC4 will offer dealers the options and advantages of installing IP-based software and control systems with modular I/O Expansion, Power-Over-Ethernet and robust Two-Way TCP or UDP Communications, to control and monitor virtually any hardware device available today, anywhere.
BitWise Controls Dealers will have priority telephone access to technical support personnel, as well as email and online support. In addition to the support documentation publicly available on the BitWise Controls website, dealers will have access to resources such as CAD drawings, whitepapers, and training materials.
The BitWise Controls dealer program will also offer Custom Integrators increased profitability, and accessibility. While there are no current plans to institute a “minimum volume” to retain dealership status, increased sales will result in increased margins for Integrators, on a sliding scale.
Lance Beck, CEO of BitWise Controls said “ Having integration backgrounds, we understand that custom integration firms come in many different sizes, so we want to be accessible to smaller dealers, while rewarding loyalty from all dealers”
The BC4 is the only PoE-capable product of its type on the market. Designed for compatibility with all popular control systems, it incorporates features like configurable Analog/Digital GPIO, Relay outputs, an IR engine with massive pre-programmed library and learning, and an incredibly powerful two-way command protocol.
Details on this program are available by contacting BitWise Controls.
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If you’d like more information about this topic, or to schedule an interview with Lance Beck, please call Michael Sherman at 662-893-8360 or send an email to msherman@bitwisecontrols.com
About BitWise Controls
Designed and backed by over 20 years of mission-critical control, monitoring, and AV systems integration experience, Bitwise Controls is uniquely equipped to provide powerful and flexible products for the expanding commercial, industrial, educational, and residential control-systems markets. Bitwise Controls was founded by veteran industry leadership in 2008 with the goal of offering innovative and reliable new products, designed, tested and manufactured in the USA. For more information, go to www.bitwisecontrols.com.
¡ñ BitWise Controls™BC4™ standards-based control system network interface accepts IR input from virtually any traditional IR remote control Infrared Receiver module
Contact: Michael Sherman FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tel. 662-893-8360
Email: msherman@bitwisecontrols.com
BitWise Controls™BC4™
standards-based control system network interface
accepts IR input from virtually any traditional
IR remote control Infrared Receiver module
BC4 Becomes Incredibly Powerful In Standalone Applications
With New, Field-Upgradeable Firmware Release
Executed On Local BC4,
Or On Remotely Located BC4s Via Ethernet Connectivity
October 27, 2008, Larkspur, CO – BitWise Controls announced today the upcoming release of the BCIR1™, an Infrared Receiver module which allows the BC4 standards-based control system network
interface to accept IR input from virtually any traditional IR remote control. The BCIR1 connects to any BC4/BCX unit with serial I/O capabilities. A remote IR receiver “eye” will also be available as an option.
A new, field-upgradeable firmware release will allow installers to define “macros” (groups of commands stored within the BC4) to be executed when a particular IR command is received. These commands can be executed on the local BC4, or on remotely located BC4s via Ethernet connectivity. BC4 macros may also be launched using any of the other available communication methods such as HTTP, TCP, UDP or RS232.
Lance Beck, CEO of BitWise Controls said “By accepting IR input, and processing on-board control
macros, the BC4 becomes incredibly powerful in standalone applications. It can also be a very effective way to expand existing control systems, where adding an entire dedicated processor might not be cost effective.”
The BC4 is a standards-based control system network interface, which allows IP-based software and control systems to control and monitor virtually any hardware device available today. The BC4 system’s modular design gives the integrator the flexibility to match base units and expansion modules to fit any application. It is the only PoE (Power-over-Ethernet)-capable product of its type on the market, eliminating the need to install a power supply at each BC4 location.
The BC4 system is made up of a base unit and various expansion I/O modules available from BitWise Controls. The base unit is housed in a rugged steel enclosure (4.5” x 5” x 1”) which contains the built-in network adaptor and temperature sensor. It can be powered by 802.3af PoE or a standard 12VDC wall supply. Field-upgradeable firmware allows the BC4 to take advantage of future enhancements, and the on-board temperature sensor allows the host control system to monitor the ambient environment. It automatically recognizes and adapts to various I/O plug-in expansion modules, which become an internal part of the base unit. The base unit can be wall or shelf-mounted, or up to 16 BC4 units may be rack mounted in a 3U space.
The BCIR1 will be available late Q4 of 2008. The BC4 is the only PoE-capable product of its type on the market. Designed for compatibility with all popular control systems, it incorporates features like
configurable Analog/Digital GPIO, Relay outputs, an IR engine with massive pre-programmed library and learning, and an incredibly powerful two-way command protocol.
In September, BitWise Controls announced today their new direct-dealer program, designed to offer increased technical support and profitability to professional systems integrators.
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If you’d like more information about this topic, or to schedule an interview with Lance Beck, please call Michael Sherman at 662-893-8360 or send an email to msherman@bitwisecontrols.com
About BitWise Controls
Designed and backed by over 20 years of mission-critical control, monitoring, and AV systems integration experience, Bitwise Controls is uniquely equipped to provide powerful and flexible products for the expanding commercial, industrial, educational, and residential control-systems markets. Bitwise Controls was founded by veteran industry leadership in 2008 with the goal of offering innovative and reliable new products, designed, tested and manufactured in the USA. For more information, go to www.bitwisecontrols.com.
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