FreeWave Introduces New Modular Expansion Board for IO

FreeWave Introduces New Modular Expansion Board for IO

Expansion Module expands the number of IO points to meet customers' growing and changing network requirements and is compatible with all FreeWave radios

BOULDER, Colo., Sept. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- FreeWave Technologies, (http://www.freewave.com/), manufacturer of the most reliable, high-performance spread spectrum and licensed radios for critical data transmission, today introduced the IO Expansion Module. The new Expansion Module is compatible with most FreeWave radio products and offers a scalable solution -- with 12 IO points per module and up to 192 IO points per a 16 module stack -- to meet the demands of customers' wireless automation requirements. By integrating the Expansion Module to an existing FreeWave Modbus network, customers can readily expand the IO count of their Modbus network without the cost of having to add individual radios to meet the IO count requirements.

FreeWave's IO Expansion Module either may be stacked on an applicable FreeWave radio or serve as an expandable remote module through a serial connection. Up to 16 modules can be stacked on the radio or base module. Class 1 Division 2 approved, the new Expansion Module adds significant flexibility to an existing FreeWave Modbus IO network.

"Industrial designers, engineers, oil and gas producers will appreciate the ease in which they can easily modify or add to their existing IO network count at a fraction of the cost of traditionally adding more radios," explained Ken Granader, vice president of sales and spokesperson at FreeWave. "Not only is the new IO Expansion Module flexible, but is compatible with all FreeWave installed Modbus networks."

The new IO Expansion Module is built with the same quality, reliability, performance, testing and low-power consumption customers have come to expect with all FreeWave radios. FreeWave's new Expansion Module is available now. Pricing varies, depending upon OEM configuration. To find out more information, please visit www.freewave.com.

About FreeWave Technologies

Founded in 1993, FreeWave Technologies manufactures the most reliable, high performing, lowest power consumption, spread spectrum and licensed radios for mission-critical data transmission. Through engineering excellence and a relentless commitment to best-in-class manufacturing, FreeWave customers enjoy superior radio up-time, range and the lowest cost of ownership available. Based in Boulder, Colorado, FreeWave designs and manufactures radios that are the leading choice for oil and gas, utility, military and numerous other industrial applications. Organizations that count on radio data communications for operational success -- where failure and down-time are not an option -- trust FreeWave for custom network design, system engineering and customer support that is unparalleled in the market. For additional information, contact FreeWave directly at 866.399.4930 or at newsinfo@freewave.com. Visit the company's website at www.freewave.com.

Press Contact:
Christin Jeffers
Catapult PR-IR
303-581-7760 ext. 14
cjeffers@catapultpr-ir.com

Source: FreeWave Technologies

CONTACT: Christin Jeffers of Catapult PR-IR, +1-303-581-7760, ext. 14,
cjeffers@catapultpr-ir.com, for FreeWave Technologies

Web Site: http://www.freewave.com/

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