C-more supports various open standards and protocols. C-more uses standard off-the-shelf Compact Flash cards, standard USB Flash Drives, standard USB cables, & standard Ethernet cables. Of course, we sell these items at www.AutomationDirect.com at great prices everyday, but the fact that they are standards helps us source these parts cost effectively as well. Our EZTouch programming cable (proprietary) was a good value at $20, but our new USB programming cables start at $5.00! How much is your vendor charging you for proprietary cables and memory devices?

C-more supports several open protocols, including EtherNet/IPTM, and MODBUS (RTU and TCP). The use of open protocols allows you to chose compatible product based on "best of breed" criteria, instead of being locked in to a single source.