The CN9600 is a low cost serial communicating system with easy-to-use Windows-based software. The CN9-SW software bridges the gap between the stand-alone system and full SCADA of Fieldbus control networks by providing a facility for remote supervision of up to 128 instruments using the Modbus protocol. It requires only a modest investment and can be operated by anyone with a medium specification PC or laptop that can be run with Windows 95, 98, or NT. Price starts at $220.
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