NEW PRODUCT ANNOUNCEMENT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT: Beth Nicholson 508-497-0335 beth.nicholson@ctc-control.com

PHOTOS: http://www.ctc-control.com/press

January 4, 2002

Web Enabled Automation Goes On Line

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HOPKINTON, MA - Control Technology Corp., a leading manufacturer of programmable automation controllers that integrate motion control, I/O, user interfaces, and enterprise connectivity, has released its new patented Blue Fusion™ line of programmable automation controllers. In addition to providing high performance device control, the 5100 Series Blue Fusion controllers support today's most popular IT and Web standards including HTTP, XML, SOAP, and SMTP.

"With its built-in 10/100 Base T Ethernet port, the 5100 can be directly connected to the Internet and/or existing intranets, providing instant enterprise to device connectivity," explains Tom Schermerhorn, CTC VP of Engineering. "Blue Fusion eliminates the need for expensive and difficult to maintain middleware by enabling enterprise servers and Internet browsers to query the controllers directly via our secure XML interface."

The 5100 incorporates many of CTC's most popular rack mount controller features, such as high-speed digital/analog I/O and high-performance servo and stepper motor control, into a compact DIN rail mountable controller. Its small size and integral pluggable terminal blocks make it ideal for use in space-constrained applications.

The 5100 features six user-configurable module bays that can accommodate CTC digital, analog and motion modules. Each 5100 can accommodate up to 50 I/O points and up to 6-½ axes of stepper or servo motor control. In addition to the Ethernet port, there are two high-speed serial ports for HMIs, programming interface or other serial devices. Programming is accomplished via Quickstep™, CTC's popular step-based language that enables users to create programs modularly using simple flow-charting techniques.

According to Sal Spada, ARC Advisory Group Director, "Blue Fusion offers the next generation of distributed automation solutions for machine control in a collaborative manufacturing environment. This product doesn't make compromises in wire termination, performance or connectivity."

Editorial Services: A picture of the Blue Fusion 5100 series is available at http://www.ctc-control.com/press. We can also mail pictures in CD or hard copy format on request. For additional support, please contact Beth Nicholson (beth.nicholson@ctc-control.com; 508.497.0335).

About Control Technology Corporation - Control Technology Corporation designs, manufactures and markets products that enable electronic automation devices to be controlled, configured or reprogrammed over the Internet and/or intranets. CTC's automation controllers and software are used in a wide range of industrial and commercial applications, including Web-based control, motion control, analog and digital I/O control, and remote data acquisition. CTC's headquarters are in Hopkinton, Massachusetts with regional technology centers in Wisconsin and California. Founded in 1975, CTC is a leader in web enabled automation and has been awarded numerous patents in this area. More information is available at www.ctc-control.com.