The programmable LINX IV Data Station was designed to reliably perform large data collection and control jobs easier and faster. It can be managed and controlled from a central location using LINX's TopSail for Windows network management IV, or LinxASCIIplus for the AS/400 IV making it ideal for enterprise-wide, data collection applications.

Increased Flexibility for I/O Device Control
The LINX IV can be equipped to accept a wide variety of data input, including bar code badges, magnetic stripe cards, bar code wands, lasers, scanners, and scales, while controlling standard RS-232 and RS-422 interfaced devices, such as line printers, bar code label printers, and others.

Unlimited Secure Networking
The LINX IV Data Station stands alone, links together into a local RS-485 network, or combines to form a very large network composed of multiple subnetworks, both on-site and remote. Security against unauthorized access to the LINX IV Data Stations is assured through password protection.

Fault Tolerant and Cost-Effective
In the event of a host computer or server failure, or a network line failure, the LINX IV can continue to perform assigned tasks such as time and attendance, access control, shop floor data collection, machine control, and many others. It also supports subnetworks of LINX I, II, and III data collection and control terminals, allowing all of a user's applications to be cost-effectively performed.

Advanced Operating systems for Management Control
The flexibility and increased power of the LINX IV Data Station is controlled and focused by an advanced, downloadable (soft), multitasking operating system. This allows on-line, multi-location, updating, and enhancement of the data stations in your network from the central computer or server, without removing a single unit from its' physical location.

Error-Free Open System Application Development Tools
Applications can be developed by programmers using LinxBASIC, a compatible subset of QuickBasic, and by non-programmers using the LINX Application Interface, a field-proven, 4GL level automated program generator, simulator, and debugger for PC compatibles that produces LinxBASIC programs.