The ESC-2 works seamlessly within RTI’s Integration Designer programming software for quick and simple setup, and multiple modules can be utilized for virtually unlimited control of serial devices. Two RJ-45 jacks allow standard Cat 5 cabling to be used between the converter and the device being controlled. The ESC-2 is then connected to the local Ethernet network with a standard Cat 5 cable for full two-way control, as if the device were wired directly to the control processor.

“With the ESC-2, we’re giving installers the ability to cost-effectively utilise Ethernet networks to implement sophisticated control over the many devices spread throughout an installation,” says RTI vice president of sales and marketing Pete Baker.

“The converter can also be discovered and configured by our Integration Designer software over Ethernet, making setup simple and efficient.”