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Connects RS232/RS485 networks with BPM fieldbus infrastructure.
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Supports Honeywell-Enraf® CIU-GPU, GPU, FlexConn, and Modbus RTU protocols.
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Enables multiple host systems to share a single BPM fieldbus.
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Integrates PLC applications and remote Modbus RTU slave I/O devices.
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Configurable host and field ports as RS232, RS485, or BPM fieldbus interfaces.
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Extends BPM fieldbus networks through Ethernet or Fiber Optic segments.
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Integrates Modbus RTU, 4–20 mA, and HART field instruments into Honeywell-Enraf CIU888 systems.
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Provides BPM fieldbus monitoring and diagnostics for rapid fault localization.
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Improves response times through intelligent message caching.
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Simplifies commissioning via local terminal connection or remote item requests.
Ready-to-Connect Communication Solution
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The UCI-108 is a multipurpose communication gateway for the Honeywell-Enraf GPU/FlexConn protocol, one of the world's most widely deployed fieldbus standards in tank gauging systems.
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It efficiently converts serial RS232/RS485 GPU/FlexConn communication messages to BPM fieldbus communication and vice versa. By combining multiple UCI-108 units, users can create scalable communication architectures tailored to complex operational requirements.
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Integrated front-panel LED indicators provide real-time diagnostic information, including communication activity and BPM signal quality, ensuring easy monitoring and troubleshooting.
Applications
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Tank Management Systems
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Tank Control and Automation Applications
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BPM Fieldbus Communication Infrastructure
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BPM Fieldbus Diagnostics and Monitoring
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Remote Modbus RTU Device Integration
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Terminal Automation Systems
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Inventory and Custody Transfer Solutions
Benefits
• Reduce communication hardware requirements
• Increase BPM network utilization
• Simplify system integration
• Improve diagnostics and troubleshooting
• Support future expansion and modernization
• Enable seamless interoperability between legacy and modern field devices
