Gateway MG1-1000 user manual Introduction, Feature-Rich Cost-Effective Solution

I. Introduction

• Everything you need for full NAFEM protocol compliance

• Translates and organizes your legacy equipment's data into the NAFEM Data Protocol framework

• Supports all of the MIBs defined by the NAFEM Data Protocol Group

• Built-In Web Server

• Optional Modem for installations without a network infrastructure

• Connect up to 253 equipment with one MicroGate™

• Firmware Upgradeable in the field as protocol standards change

E-Control Systems MicroGate™ is one of the most cost-effective and versatile gateways for adding the NAFEM (North America Association of Food Equipment Manufactures) Data Protocol and Ethernet connectivity into any equipment. Whether you're an equipment manufacturer, systems integrator, or IT manager, the cost, functionality, and flexibility of the MicroGate™ makes it the ideal product for any Online Kitchen™ application.

The MicroGate™ incorporates all essential networking functions including a full-featured TCP/IP stack, 10Base-T Ethernet connection, real-time operating system, embedded Web Server, optional modem, and battery-backed memory.

Feature-Rich Cost-Effective Solution

The MicroGate™ incorporates the latest in Flash and SDRAM technology to give the best feature/price/performance ratio on the market. Using the latest in memory technologies allows up to 253 pieces of equipment to be connected to one MicroGate, further reducing the cost of the overall system. Complex menu recipe changes, firmware updates, or set point changes can be done without disrupting any of the other services running on the MicroGate™.

Flexibility

As the demand for updates and new features arise, the MicroGate™ can be updated from any location on the Ethernet network. This eliminates the need to call for service or replace the hardware itself. All updates and features are added using a standard Web Browser, like Microsoft® Internet Explorer, or through bulk transfer facilities specified in the NAFEM data protocol.

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