Automation Network X-change (AN-X) is a product family designed by Quest Technical Solutions as a flexible platform for connecting to and monitoring automation networks. AN-X connects to a computer or other device (PLC, etc.) via Ethernet, using one of a number of supported protocols. Hardware on the AN-X connects it to the automation network. There are versions of AN-X for a variety of industrial networks. AN-X also acts as a web server so that any web browser can connect to AN-X to configure it and to view diagnostics and current data.
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