In May, this firm and Banner Engineering introduced a scalable wireless network that can monitor and control I/O functions or provide serial communication at up to 56 locations. The new SureCross DX80 product line (photo) replaces costly wiring in a wide range of industrial, agricultural, power generation, water supply and waste disposal applications. Discrete, serial and analog devices that can be controlled by the network include ultrasonic and photoelectric sensors, pumps, counters, thermocouple and RTD temperature sensors. The remote nodes gather data and transmit control commands between sensors and other devices and a central Gateway, which maps inputs from the remote nodes and interfaces with a PLC or HMI via RS-485 Modbus or EtherNet/IP. — Hans Turck GmbH & Co. KG, Mülheim an der Ruhr, Germany