NEW!  Wireless Ethernet DNC kits

Quatech SSEW-100W data sheet (.PDF format)

Suburban Machinery Software, Inc. is proud to offer PC-DNC Plus systems using the new, easy-to-install Wireless Ethernet Adapter from Quatech Corporation.  The Quatech SSEW-100D can be used in place of almost any conventional "wired" RS232 connection.  This new adapter combines a state-of-the-art Ethernet Serial Device Server (SDS) with an 802.11b wireless transceiver.   The Quatech wireless adapter can communicate with standard wireless Ethernet access points, and includes device drivers for both Windows 2000 and XP.

The Quatech SSEW-100D can be quickly connected to your CNCs serial port with a short serial cable, and is powered with a single 5vdc power cube (not shown). These cables can also be routed inside the CNC cabinet , which provides for an exceptionally clean installation. Once connected, the Wireless Ethernet Adapter is configured from your DNC computer, and the COM port then becomes accessible to communications software running on that PC.  The Wireless Ethernet Adapter automatically connects with most commercially available 802.11b wireless access points (WAP) with a "line-of-sight" range of about 300 feet. Signal boosters are also available to extend the range of the wireless access point if necessary. This new Wireless Adapter makes the powerful features of our PC-DNC Plus software available to both wireless and conventional "wired" DNC connections. 

There are many advantages to a wireless Ethernet DNC system.  Here are just a few:

1) A wireless connection completely eliminates the possibility of blown serial ports due to power surges or "ground-loop" conditions.  If you've ever damaged COM ports in your computer or in your CNC control, you know how expensive and incovenient this can be.

2) Wireless Ethernet eliminates the cause of many data transmission errors that occur when using long RS232 cables.  Any RS232 cables used to connect our wireless adapter to your CNC control are well shielded and very short, making very high baudrates possible.

3) Since no cables need to be run between your DNC computer and your CNC control, the cost and inconvenience of installing these cables is eliminated. This can be a very helpful if your shop's ceilings are high, or if overhead equipment (such as cranes) makes the routing of DNC cables very difficult.

Needless to say, not every DNC connection needs to be wireless.  This is why our PC-DNC Plus system lets you mix wired and wireless DNC connections on the same DNC system.  Some of your machines could use the wireless Ethernet adapter, while other machines continue to use conventional RS232 serial or "wired" Ethernet connections.  Our powerful PC-DNC Plus software will communicate with wired or wireless CNCs in exactly the same way.

If you're interested in having a new "state-of-the-art" wireless DNC system in your shop, give us a call. We'll be glad to discuss your needs and offer you the very best prices on hardware, software, and any on-site installation and training that you may require. PC-DNC Plus is available as a fully installed (turn-key) system, or as a do-it-youself kit for those of you who feel up to the task.

For more information, contact:  

Dan Fritz
Suburban Machinery Software, Inc.
37777 Harlow Drive
Willougby, Ohio 44094
sales@buckeyeweb.com
(440) 951-8974

John Hosmon
Refresh Your Memory, Inc.
990 Richard Avenue - Suite 104
Santa Clara, CA 95050
www.rym.com
john@rym.com
(408) 224-9167