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Dedicated to finding new solutions to old problems through high-quality #IndustrialNetworking manufacturing, distribution & support. #IoT #IndustrialNetworking

Joined April 2009
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Your PCAN-Explorer 7 license doesn't have to live on one machine. The PEAK-License Dongle lets you carry it with you — plug in, work, unplug. USB-A and USB-C available. gridconnect.com/products/pca… #CANbus #PCAN #EmbeddedSystems
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One GRID485 per compressor. One IP address per device. No shared bus, no shared failure modes. "Just adding the serial converters, the problem went away." 10 years of deployments. A handful of replacements. gridconnect.com/blogs/our-cu… #RS485 #Modbus #IIoT
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Wrong protocol early = costs that compound fast. MQTT cuts bandwidth 80% over cellular. OPC-UA gives machines the data context they need. The teams that scale run both. gridconnect.com/blogs/news/h… #IIoT #MQTT #OPCUA #IndustrialAutomation
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We stock 3 DB9-to-OBD2 cables that all carry the same CAN High and CAN Low pin assignments. The choice comes down to length and price. gridconnect.com/pages/can-to…
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No hardware redesign. No protocol stack to build. The GRID45-PN puts PROFINET IO on your device — fast. Already running Modbus RTU/ASCII? Little to no firmware changes required. -40°C to 85°C. Wired wireless. gridconnect.com/products/gri… #PROFINET #OEM #IndustrialAutomation

GRID45 with PROFINET Extended Temperature – Grid Connect

GRID45-PN: Fastest Path to PROFINET Integration without cost, risk, or delays of in-house protocol development. Compact, embedded module has complete, ready-to-deploy PROFINET IO stack.

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500 V isolation is fine — until your CAN bus is next to a motor drive. We compared the GC-CAN-3KV-ISOLATOR vs PCAN-Optoadapter: isolation voltage, CAN FD throughput (5 vs 2 Mbit/s), power source, temp range. gridconnect.com/pages/can-bu… #CANbus #CANFD #EmbeddedSystems

CAN Bus Isolation Comparison Chart

Compare the GC-CAN-3KV-ISOLATOR and PCAN-Optoadapter side by side. Isolation voltage, CAN FD speed, power supply, and specs to help you choose the right fit.

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A university facilities supervisor on the GRID485 after deploying 50 units across campus: "It's one of the few devices I deal with that you don't have to cycle power one more time to see if it works." Full story: gridconnect.com/blogs/our-cu… #IIoT #Modbus #BuildingAutomation
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Your #IoT BOM doesn't include the cost of keeping that hardware online. FCC cert: $5–15K One truck roll to reset a device: often more than the device itself Chatty devices retrying failed connections: surprise overage bill Where the money actually goes: gridconnect.com/blogs/news/b…
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The systems worked. The visibility didn't. Nearly 100 PLCs, hundreds of RS-485 devices, facilities miles apart - and no way to see any of it remotely. GRID485 changed that. Full story: gridconnect.com/blogs/our-cu… #RS485 #SCADA #IIoT
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Your #CANbus works fine on the bench. Then you put it in the real world. Motor noise. Ground loops. Voltage spikes. One transient can kill an unprotected node. Here's when 3kV isolation belongs in your design gridconnect.com/blogs/news/c… #EmbeddedSystems
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Termination errors are CAN network enemy #1. The Grid Connect Switchable CAN Terminator lets you toggle the 120 ohm resistor on or off - no rewiring, no software, no bus disruption. $19, ships same day. gridconnect.com/products/swi… #CANbus #EmbeddedSystems
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CAN Bus 3kV Isolator: Add high-voltage isolation between CAN segments without changing your network design. • 3 kV electrical isolation • CAN data rates up to 1 Mbps • Inline DB9 connectivity • Compact industrial design gridconnect.com/products/can… #CANbus #EmbeddedSystems
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Choosing a CAN-to-Ethernet gateway comes down to application fit. Compare channel count, isolation, filtering, routing, and protocol support side-by-side. gridconnect.com/pages/can-to… #IndustrialAutomation #IIoT #EmbeddedSystems
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Telematics shouldn’t require custom installs every time. With GRID485, one fleet made deployments repeatable and scalable. Read how: gridconnect.com/blogs/our-cu… #GRID485 #Telematics #IndustrialAutomation
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If you skipped CANdb Import Add-In on PCAN Explorer because you needed AUTOSAR XML support, the Bus Descriptions Add-In now supports: • CANdb (.dbc) • AUTOSAR XML (.arxml) No conversion tools. No manual rework. gridconnect.com/products/bus… #CAN #AUTOSAR #PCANExplorer
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“It worked perfectly on my desk” is where many #IoT failures begin. The lab hides interference, outages, and security gaps. The field exposes them fast. Design for the real world—not the bench. #IndustrialIoT #Connectivity #ProductDevelopment gridconnect.com/blogs/news/i…

How to Solve Top IoT Connectivity Challenges & Security

From RF interference in industrial IoT to power failure resilience, learn IoT security best practices and how to build secure devices inexpensively.

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The most unpredictable part of IoT isn’t the network. It’s the human. If setup is painful or trust is unclear, adoption fails. Design for people, not just protocols. #IoT #UX #IndustrialIoT #ProductDesign gridconnect.com/blogs/news/i…

How to Design Human-Centered IoT Systems That Users Trust

Improve IoT adoption with human-centered design. Explore IoT User Experience strategies, usability testing services & how to offer IoT trust by design.

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#IoT doesn’t fail at scale by accident. It fails because connectivity wasn’t designed for it. Here’s what to plan before you deploy 10,000 devices gridconnect.com/blogs/news/w… #IIoT #IoTArchitecture #DeviceManagement #SmartConnectivity

Why Scalability Depends on Smart Connectivity Choices

Avoid "pilot purgatory." Discover how smart connectivity (including zero-touch provisioning, OTA, and power scaling) prevents failure when scaling IoT fleets.

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PCAN-Explorer 7 is here! New support for CAN XL, Python-based automation, 64-bit performance, advanced trace playback, and flexible licensing for teams. Familiar workflow, expanded capability. gridconnect.com/blogs/news/p… #CAN #CANFD #CANXL #EngineeringTools #EmbeddedSystems

PCAN-Explorer 7: Explore the Difference

PCAN-Explorer 7 is now available, bringing major updates for engineers working with CAN, CAN FD, and CAN XL networks. This release adds support for CAN XL, expands trace analysis, and introduces...

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Industrial IoT isn’t about features. It’s about surviving heat, vibration, chemicals, and EMI without losing data. That’s where real reliability is engineered. Full breakdown: gridconnect.com/blogs/news/i… #IndustrialIoT #ReliabilityEngineering #IIoT
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