iControl Announces SmartIO Micro to Utilize Z-World's CM7200 Module

 
(San Jose, CA – June 30, 2000)  iControl, Inc., the leader in remote control and data acquisition via the Internet, today announced that it has selected the CM7200 microprocessor module for use in its SmartIO Micro product. The robust design of Z-World's CM7200 extends the iControl solution to equipment operating in harsh environments.

SmartIO Micro is a ruggedized data acquisition and control unit that withstands extreme operating conditions (temperature, humidity, vibration), while providing customers with onboard processing and remote programmability. After extensive research, iControl selected Z-World's CM7200 fully integrated microprocessor module due to its low power package, battery-backed real-time clock, multitasking kernel, watch dog timer, expandable I/O, and extended temperature operating range.

iControl's President and CEO, E. Fred Tubb, stated, "SmartIO Micro units are often located hundreds of miles away from power grids, service centers, and customers' offices. Downtime is not an option. iControl believes Z-World has an excellent understanding of the challenges presented by remote deployment of computers in extreme environments. We are confident that the CM7200 module fully meets our stringent requirements."

"We're pleased to be working with iControl and are excited that the CM7200 was what they had in mind when they began developing the SmartIO Micro product," said Carrie Maha, vice president sales and marketing for Z-World. "Our products are ideal for OEM applications such as iControl’s SmartIO Micro to deliver unique and highly anticipated solutions.”

About iControl Incorporated
iControl Incorporated is the leading provider of subscription-based services and products that deliver "anytime, anywhere" access to remote equipment via the Internet. The company's patent-pending remote data acquisition and control units (SmartIO), Internet gateways (iGATE), and webserver applications (iVIEW) are combined into flexible service plans (SmartIO LIVE!) that minimize upfront costs while maximizing productivity. Whether monitoring oil and gas production, utility delivery, weather conditions, traffic patterns, spacecraft telemetry or controlling manufacturing processes, iControl customers can securely access their data from any computer connected to the Internet. iControl's headquarters are in San Jose, CA. For more information, visit: http://www.icontrol-inc.com/

About Z-World
Founded in 1983, Z-World is a pioneer in the embedded controls industry, and provides highly reliable embedded control solutions. Z-World offers a complete line of low-cost control products, including single-board computers, operator interfaces, expansion boards and Ethernet connectivity products. In 1989, Z-World launched Dynamic C, the first integrated software development system specifically designed for embedded single-board computers. This integrated approach substantially reduces application development time and effort, saving OEMs significant development effort and production costs. In November 1999, Z-World launched a new division, Rabbit Semiconductor, a fabless semiconductor company specializing in microprocessors.  For more information, visit:  http://www.zworld.com/ .

CONTACT: 
iControl Incorporated
Diane Quick
Vice President, Business Development
831-423-4607
dquick@icontrol-inc.com