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Parker Hannifin, the global leader in motion and control technologies, has launched two new communications option cards for its AC890 modular systems drive and AC890PX high power modular drive. Designed to extend the functionality and performance of the AC890 range still further, the new Ethernet/IP and Modbus/TCP cards allow users to choose from seven industry standard protocols, enabling the AC890 to be integrated into an even wider range of systems and networks.

The new cards are compatible with AC890 firmware version 3.2 and later and are easily installed by plugging them into an option slot on the AC890 drive and configuring them with DSE lite software. Existing users can also take advantage of the new communications options by upgrading their drives with the current firmware, which can be downloaded for free from www.ssddrives.com.

The advantages of Ethernet include its growing popularity on the factory floor, ease of networking, commercially available low-cost cable and connectors, and a greater implementation by other automation product vendors offering users the choice of a wide range of Ethernet enabled products.

With annual sales exceeding $12 billion, Parker Hannifin is the world's leading diversified manufacturer of motion and control technologies and systems, providing precision-engineered solutions for a wide variety of commercial, mobile, industrial and aerospace markets. The company employs approximately 62,000 people in 48 countries around the world. Parker has increased its annual dividends paid to shareholders for 52 consecutive years, among the top five longest-running dividend-increase records in the S&P 500 index. For more information, visit the company's web site at http://www.parker.com, or its investor information site at http://www.phstock.com.

Note to Editors:
Parker SSD Drives is part of the Automation Group of Parker Hannifin, the global leader in motion and control technologies. SSD Drives, formerly known as Eurotherm, was founded in 1974 and is a major designer, developer and manufacturer of AC, DC and Servo drives and motors. As part of the Parker Hannifin global organisation SSD Drives has the experience, knowledge and strength to provide customers throughout industry with motion control products, systems and services that offer an unrivalled level of technical and commercial advantage.