Complete Control of Communications and Network Operations
A powerful multitasking operating system performs host computer communications and host-independent network operation without using costly, dedicated devices such as hardware multiplexors, controllers, or concentrators. They can be managed and controlled from a central computer host using LINX's TopSail for Windows or using LinxASCIIplus for the AS/400.
Rugged and Compact for Shop Floor Data Collection
With rugged compact construction, reliability, programmability, and the best warranty and support program in their class, the LINX II and III terminals are the intelligent choice for many of your data collection and control applications.
Flexible Application Specific Terminal Configurations
For applications involving terminal networks, such as shop floor data collection, the LINX II terminal has an RS-485 port, which allows it to be a part of a large LINX III or LINX IV controlled network.
The LINX II provides reliable, lower cost solution for less complex data collection systems, such as stand-alone, store and forward, time and attendance applications, and serve as limited-purpose data collectors in a LINX III controlled network.
On-Site or Remote Fault-Tolerant Networks
The LINX III terminal stands alone, or links together LINX II and III terminals into a local RS-485 network, or combines LINX II and III terminals to form a very large fault-tolerant network composed of multiple subnetworks, both on-site and remote. The LINX III prevents the loss of data on the network by using a secure, error-detecting communications protocol. In the event of a host computer or server failure, or a network line failure, the LINX II and III terminals can continue to perform their assigned tasks without interruption.
Extensive Data Input Options and Peripheral Support
The LINX II and III terminals can be equipped to accept a wide variety of data input, including bar code and magnetic stirpe cards, bar code wands and lasers, and scanners. The LINX III can also control standard RS-232 and RS-422 interfaced devices, such as line printers, bar code label printers, and others.
Easy Menu-Driven Configurations and Diagnostics
The LINX II and III data terminals conform to your application environment through a series of menus. This allows easy establishment of individual terminal characteristics, bar code types, and communications port parameters, such as baud rate and parity. Through password protection, these parameters can only be selected or modified by authorized personnel, or by the host computer. Unparalleled diagnostic capabilities are also provided through menus.
Error-Free Open System Application Development Tools
Applications can be developed by programmers using LinxBASIC, a compatible subset of QuickBasic, and by non-programmers using the LINX Application Interface, a field-proven, 4GL level automated program generator, simulator, and debugger for PC compatibles that produces error-free LinxBASIC programs.
