• The Challenge A contract manufacturer for baked goods had recently installed a new packaging line. The upgrade introduced an industrial Ethernet network to the plant and was very successful. The process engineer wanted to use this new technology to optimize the efficiency of baking ovens on the baking line. But the thermometers, level sensors, scales, and conveyer system all communicated via RS-485. None of this equipment was near its end-of-life and it represented a huge capital investment. Replacement was out of the question. The company needed a cost- effective way to link the packaging line to the Ethernet. • The Solution B&B Electronics provided an Ethernet serial server. Designed for industrial applications, the serial server was rugged enough to take its place on a fac

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