Is E-PLEX® a proprietary protocol?
E-PLEX® offers a number of unique attributes and is patented. Therefore, it is proprietary in the sense that it was not developed or maintained by a committee, like other protocols. However, the goal of E-PLEX® is to enable full system integration. Therefore, by definition, E-PLEX® must connect to and be connected with equipment of all varieties and as well as other protocols. E-PLEX® is a standard protocol that has been adopted across a number of industries. Many manufacturers have standardized on E-PLEX® as the core-protocol for their products. So, Sensata Power Controls is not the only source for E-PLEX® enabled products. E-PLEX® offers broader system integration options than alternative products and due to the focused effort applied to open integration, more components.
