News from B&B Electronics Manufacturing Company 707 Dayton Road P.O. Box 1040 Ottawa IL 61350 (815) 433-5100 FAX (815) 433-5109 For further information, contact: Sean Harrigan (815) 433-5100 ext. 299 sharrigan@bb-elec.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Ethernet Extension Devices Showcased in New Catalog Ottawa, IL – B&B Electronics Manufacturing Company’s Spring 2010 catalog focuses on expanding network horizons beyond the 100-meter Ethernet limit. Communication distances up to 80 kilometers can be reached with Ethernet products and ordinary copper phone lines, coaxial or fiber optic cabling, or wirelessly. New from B&B Electronics, Vlinx™ ConnectPro provides seamless integration of multiple vendor systems, devices, and protocols. This fieldbus gateway acts as a protocol converter, data logger, and web interface with virtual HMI. New Ilinx™ hardened converters and repeaters meet stringent IEC 61850-3 and IEEE1613 specifications for electrical substations. New Vlinx™ Ethernet to serial servers enable control of serial devices located virtually anywhere via TCP/IP or UDP/IP connections. Other products new to the April 2010 issue are USB extenders, keyboard-video-mouse IP switch, Category 6 cabling, low-profile antenna, enclosure accessories, and Digi® radio modems and long-distance Ethernet bridges. The 136-page issue also features a standard line-up of serial conversion products, Ethernet serial servers, switches and gateways, wireless products, plus USB and remote I/O devices. Non-metal enclosures, terminal blocks, power supplies, cabling, and surge protectors are also available. As a direct to end-user provider, B&B Electronics has historically been known for competitive prices. Designing, customizing, and manufacturing products since 1981, B&B Electronics Manufacturing Co., Inc. provides industrial automation and device networking solutions. The company is known globally as a one-stop source for rugged, reliable data communication products, with full technical support, reputable customer service, and same-day shipping. For more information about B&B Electronics Manufacturing Co. Inc., or to receive a catalog, visit www.bb-elec.com or call 1-800-346-3119. ###### This copy and a high resolution photo are available on our website at www.bb-elec.com/press_releases/catalog57_04-29-10.html ©2010 B&B Electronics. All Rights Reserved. Order online at www.bb-elec.com or call 815-433-5100.