Shop Floor Automations (SFA)
Shop Floor Automations (SFA), a manufacturing integrator specializing in digitally transformative hardware, software and support solutions, introduces the upgraded USB-LAN Connect device with FTPS to facilitate seamless and secure communication between CNC machines and network storage. Designed for manufacturers within data sensitive industries, such as aerospace and defense, oil and gas, heavy equipment and medical device products, the new USB-LAN Connect with FTPS allows such manufacturers with aging equipment to securely transfer and drip feed machine programs between the device and CNC memory using SSL encryption.
Traditionally, manufacturers seeking to digitally transfer programs with Ethernet among older equipment, such as Haas, Hurco, Mitsubishi, Fanuc, Mazak, Mori Seiki, Okuma and other brands, would need to retrofit their equipment with new security controllers or invest in new machinery altogether. USB-LAN Connect with FTPS now allows the device to respond instantaneously to CNC data flow changes with an added layer of security. FTPS encrypts both the command and data channels to ensure that all sensitive data is protected during transmission.
"The modern manufacturer is accountable for delivering quality products, efficiently, securely and profitably,” says Greg Mercurio, president of SFA. “Our unique role as a manufacturing integrator affords us the ability to design the right hardware, software and service to help resolve the automation challenges of our customers. The upgraded USB-LAN Connect with FTPS is the latest example of our pledge to provide the best offerings to support the goals of manufacturers by exceeding industry standards for data protection.”
Key Features of USB-LAN Connect with FTPS
• Includes FTPS Protocol layer for secure file transfers
• 4-line, easy-to-read LCD display with USB port
• Supports drip feed and protocols for Xon/Xoff, software handshaking, RTS/CTS hardware handshaking and X-modem
• Drag-and-drop files over Ethernet to your CNC
• Supports Baud rates of 1200-115,200
• Configurable data/parity/stop bits
• Supports Fadal X-modem/Fadal file transfers and Haas X-modem
• No special software is required; utilizes standard FTPS software
• Mid-tape start with search function
• End of block character control
• Add percent sign to programs on the fly
• Configurable line delay & EOB CR/LF
• Connects via RS232 serial on CNC
• Allows a directory listing and the creation of unlimited folders to organize part programs
• Includes RS232 cable for your CNC
• Includes power cord for support between 115-230 volts AC
• Uses any brand/size USB memory stick; includes 8GB USB memory stick
• 1-Year Warranty
• Lifetime support in USA
Product Versions and Availability
All versions of USB-LAN Connect, as listed below, are available for immediate purchase by calling SFA hardware sales at 619-461-4000:
• USB-LAN Connect with FTPS and Ethernet
• Unsecured USB-LAN Connect with Ethernet
• USB-LAN Connect device
Current USB-LAN Connect users may upgrade existing devices to the FTPS-enabled version by simply downloading and updating firmware as part of a minimally disruptive process to ongoing operations.