MeshNetics Free IEEE 802.15.4 MAC Software Revolutionizes Wire Replacement Applications.Certified MAC Software is Now Available to 802.15.4/ZigBee Developers as True Open Source BELLEVUE, Wash. -- MeshNetics, an award-winning wireless sensor see mote. technology provider and 802.15.4/ZigBee expert, today announced the release of its IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, New York, www.ieee.org) A membership organization that includes engineers, scientists and students in electronics and allied fields. 802.15.4 Medium Access Control (MAC) software, OpenMAC, as true open source. This free to download software stack--ideally suited to jump start development of basic wireless applications--is an IEEE802.15.4 solution fully certified in accordance to ZigBee Alliance guidelines. Interoperability of MeshNetics OpenMAC and certified MAC software from other vendors has been confirmed by a leading test house, National Technical Systems (NTS NTS National Technical Systems NTS National Trust for Scotland NTS Nevada Test Site NTS NT Server (Microsoft Windows) nts Not the Same NTS National Traffic System (amateur radio) ). The MAC layer forms the foundation of the ZigBee networking stack, and provides support to peer-to-peer and star network topologies. OpenMAC has been ported to several AVR-based platforms, including MeshNetics' own ZigBit OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) The rebranding of equipment and selling it. The term initially referred to the company that made the products (the "original" manufacturer), but eventually became widely used to refer to the organization that buys the products and Module and development board and Atmel's RF Accessory (RZ502) and Demonstration (RZ200) Kits. It is supplied complete with code samples and device drivers for each of the supported platforms. "We released our 802.15.4 MAC software through open source in response to the growing interest towards 802.15.4/ZigBee applications among the AVR (Automatic Voltage Regulation) See voltage regulator. community," said Alexey Rybakov, Director of MeshNetics' ZigBit Business Unit. "Being part of our commercial ZigBee stack, OpenMAC is fully certified, which ensures interoperability with other platforms. But most importantly Adv. 1. most importantly - above and beyond all other consideration; "above all, you must be independent" above all, most especially , the free MAC software significantly lowers entry barrier to developers working to implement wire replacement applications worldwide." MeshNetics OpenMAC offers multiple benefits to these developers. For users who do not require full ZigBee Stack functionality, MeshNetics OpenMAC enables development of custom Wireless Sensor Network “WSN” redirects here. For the metasyntax, see Wirth syntax notation. A wireless sensor network (WSN) is a wireless network consisting of spatially distributed autonomous devices using sensors to cooperatively monitor physical or environmental conditions, such as (WSN WSN Wireless Sensor Network WSN Widseth Smith Nolting WSN World Spaceflight News WSN Women's Success Network WSN Water Science Network WSN Wilhelmina Scouting Network WSN Western Society of Naturalists WSN Web Style Network WSN World Server Network ) applications around MeshNetics ZigBit modules and other AVR-based platforms. Advanced users can take advantage of open source to modify OpenMAC internals to suit specific application needs. Thoroughly documented sample applications help jump start application development on top of the MAC layer. MeshNetics OpenMAC is now available for download on sourceforge.net. Please visit http://www.meshnetics.com/opensource/mac/ for more information. Additionally MeshNetics offers easy-to-use tools to evaluate the ZigBit 802.15.4/ZigBee module and develop module-based wireless solutions. The MeshNetics Evaluation Kit allows users to assess range performance and power consumption of modules in the field. On top of this functionality, the Development Kit enables developers to write custom embedded applications using convenient API. Each kit includes evaluation boards with sensors, accessories, software and documentation. ZigBee([R]): Wireless Control That Simply Works The ZigBee Alliance is an association of companies working together to enable reliable, cost effective, low-power, wirelessly networked, monitoring and control products based on an open global standard. The ZigBee Alliance membership comprises technology providers and original equipment manufacturers worldwide. Membership is open to all. Additional information can be found at www.zigbee.org. About MeshNetics MeshNetics is a leading technology provider specializing in 802.15.4/ZigBee short-range wireless sensing and control. MeshNetics helps its partners and customers to accelerate time to market by jointly developing and deploying M2M M2M Machine-to-Machine (communication, mainly mobile) M2M Minutes to Midnight (Linkin Park album) M2M Mobile to Mobile (cellular phone) M2M Member-to-Member M2M Month to Month solutions for building automation, HVAC (Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning) In the home or small office with a handful of computers, HVAC is more for human comfort than the machines. In large datacenters, a humidity-free room with a steady, cool temperature is essential for the trouble-free , automated meter reading, predictive maintenance Predictive maintenance (PdM) techniques help determine the condition of in-service equipment in order to predict when maintenance should be performed. This approach offers cost savings over routine or time-based preventive maintenance because tasks are performed only when , transportation, asset tracking, and more. MeshNetics has developed a comprehensive portfolio of products and services that includes 802.15.4/ZigBee OEM module, the ZigBit; the eZeeNet networking stack software; evaluation and development kits; SensiLink middleware; and customization services. MeshNetics bases its long-term strategy on open standards, and is a member of the ZigBee Alliance and OPC Foundation. For more information, please visit www.meshnetics.com. |
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