MatrikonOPC now offers industrial strength data connectivity for N2 devices

    EDMONTON, Feb. 25 /CNW/ - MatrikonOPC(TM) is proud to announce the
release of the new MatrikonOPC Server for Johnson Controls N2 with
compatibility to N2 and N2Open devices. Connectivity to Johnson Controls and
compatible devices has never been easier or more economical.
    For integrating smaller Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC)
networks without NCM's, the OPC Server for Johnson Controls N2 offers direct
access to your N2 devices. This OPC Server removes the hassle of purchasing
and programming an NCM to OPC-enable your Johnson Controls HVAC network. It
communicates to N2 devices directly over serial or via serial to Ethernet
converters such as the Moxa Nport 5130.Features and Benefits:

    -   Auto-discovery for all connected N2 devices
    -   Minimum user interaction required for configuration
    -   Supports all data points within the N2 device
    -   Auto configuration
    -   Enables direct communication with N2 network (NCM not required)
    -   Support for multiple N2 networks
    -   Support for Serial to Ethernet converters such as the MOXA NPORT 5130
        device server; enabling you to extend your N2 network across
        Ethernet.To learn more about MatrikonOPC Server for Johnson Controls N2, please
navigate to:
    http://www.matrikonopc.com/opc-drivers/297/base-driver-details.aspx

    About MatrikonOPC (a division of Matrikon Inc. (TSX:MTK))

    With a collection of more than 500 OPC products and over 100,000
installations worldwide, MatrikonOPC is the world's largest OPC company.
Matrikon(TM) is a charter member of the OPC Foundation, and has demonstrated a
commitment to developing OPC as the industrial connectivity standard.
    A wide range of global companies rely on MatrikonOPC products for their
connectivity in industries such as: discrete manufacturing, process control,
building automation, alternative energy production, commercial and military
applications. With clients and installs throughout North America, Australia,
Europe and the Middle East, the reach of MatrikonOPC Connectivity is truly
global.
    Visit MatrikonOPC at www.MatrikonOPC.com.

    Matrikon and MatrikonOPC are trademarks or registered trademarks of
Matrikon Inc.

For further information: Adriel Michaud, MatrikonOPC Marketing, (780)
448-1010 extension 4006, email: [e-mail]; Business Media
& Investors contact: Nicole Sayler, Communications Director, [phone],
[e-mail]