Industrial modems enable you to access data and manage remote sites from the convenience of your office. SIXNET modems eliminate the troubles you often have with fragile office grade modems and give you the features that make your job easier.

   Why an Industrial Telephone Modem?
   Perfect for Rugged Environments
   Versatile and Compatible
   Convenient Mounting and Power
   Industrial Modems Can Take the Heat and Cold
   Forget the Velcro and Makeshift Brackets
   Lose Those Bulky Power Transformers
   Stop Redesigning Your OEM Products
   PC Software Compatibility Guaranteed
   The Perfect Modem for Global Business
   Integrators Improve Service and Increase Profits

Why an Industrial Telephone Modem?

SIXNET industrial telephone modems are designed to take the punishment that comes with operation in an industrial environment. Their rugged packaging and protected circuitry keep them working under conditions that may cause office-grade modems to fail. Ordinary modems are designed to be cheap. Frankly, you don't need surge suppressors and power conditioners in most office or home installations. But industrial applications are demanding - it gets hot, it gets cold - the power browns out or spikes wildly - and you need a modem that can keep on going. SIXNETs industrial telephone modem is that modem.

Perfect for Rugged Environments

SIXNET industrial telephone modems are the perfect communication link to the most remote devices or off-site PLCs. These modems operate between -30° and 70°C and can stand up to the worst conditions while still reliably bridging your communications gap.

Versatile and Compatible

SIXNET industrial modems are designed for true plug-and-play operation with any system: SIXTRAK "Programmable I/O for Windows", VersaTRAK Remote Terminal Units, RemoteTRAK "Remote I/O" – or any other PLC or controller. They are fully compatible with any other Windows software. (All SIXNET Windows software is modem-ready and secure.)

Using Windows software, users can connect to any device with an RS232 port. If connecting to SIXTRAK or VersaTRAK devices, users can dial out and retrieve datalog files and data registers and import those files into any Windows application. Users can even dial into their plant equipment and perform diagnostics right over the phone without ever leaving the office.

Convenient Mounting and Power

Since SIXNET industrial modems are powered by a 10-30 VDC source (VT-MODEM-1 & -2) or 10-52 VDC source (VT-MODEM-3) in any industrial enclosure, it is no longer necessary to take up valuable space with a cumbersome AC adapter in the control cabinet. The modem can either be panel or DIN rail mounted as required.

Industrial Modems Can Take the Heat (and not leave you in the cold)

SIXNET industrial modems are tested to keep working reliably in confined enclosures on a hot day or outdoors in the dead of winter. Unlike ordinary modems that are intended only for use in air conditioned offices and other comfortable people places, SIXNET industrial modems are designed for those automated places that you don't want to be - over the extreme temperature range of -30° and 70°C.

Forget the Velcro and Makeshift Brackets

SIXNET industrial modems can be DIN rail mounted or screwed directly to any flat surface. Their compact footprint fits easily into equipment-filled enclosures.

Lose Those Bulky Power Transformers

SIXNET industrial modems run directly on the DC power that you already have in your control cabinet (any voltage from 10 to 30 VDC). You no longer need cumbersome AC sockets for those transformers that constantly become unplugged. Because AC power is not used, there is no longer any safety issues. If you ship your equipment internationally, you can forget about the headaches caused by different line voltages and incompatible power plugs.

Stop Redesigning Your OEM Products

Have you ever designed and qualified a first system only to find that when you need to build additional units, the modem you used is no longer available. This won't happen with a SIXNET industrial modem. SIXNET guarantees availability of these modems for a minimum of five years. These long-life industrial products are an OEM's dream.

PC Software Compatibility Guaranteed

SIXNET industrial modems contain an industrial version of the same modem chip-set found in PC internal modems. They support the full set of modem (AT) commands, protocols and operating features. SIXNET modems are 100% Windows software ready. Check out our specifications and technical documentation.

The Perfect Modem for Global Business

Now you can install modems in your global products and forget about the troubles of supplying different modems for each country. SIXNET industrial modems are compliant with telephone systems around the world. Simplify the logistics of your worldwide business. SIXNET modems help you meet your global business objectives and improve your bottom line. View the VT-MODEM country compatibility list.

Integrators Improve Service and Increase Profits

System Integrators are putting SIXNET industrial modems in every PLC cabinet they design or service. Now, you can make program changes and get your customer's systems running without leaving your office. Your customers will be delighted with your quick service and you will like how easy it is to earn service fees without having to make a site visit. Industrial modems in your customer's control cabinets enable you to continue to be valuable to your customers.