HBM, Inc.    Marlborough, MA 01752 3014
Jun 30, 2005 Computer interface Model CP22 complements MGCplus multi-channel data acquisition system by allowing rapid communication from sensors. In addition to RS232 serial link, unit includes TCP/IP, 10/100 Mbit Ethernet interface, which allows transmission of over 150,000 measured values/sec, across 64 channels, each operating at 2.4 kHz sample rate. USB 1.1 interface enables transmission of more than 50,000 measured values/sec across 24 channels operating at 2.4 kHz sample rate.

Saelig Co., Inc.    Pittsford, NY 14534
Jun 22, 2005 Based on Model FT232BM USB UART IC, Series USB-COM-M allows RS232 serial devices to communicate with USB PCs that have no serial ports. Housed in mountable metal enclosures, units add one RS232 Windows serial COM port without adding card-slot or external power supply, and support data transfer rates up to 1 million bps. Devices include full set of data and control signals on DB9M connectors, internal 128 byte transmit buffer FIFO, and 384 byte receive buffer FIFO.

Digital View, Inc.    Morgan Hill, CA 95037
Jun 06, 2005 Model SVH-1920 provides full-screen buffering, multi-panel support, and range of inputs including ARGB, DVI, and Video with upgrade path for HD-SDI connection. Board can drive TFT LCDs at resolutions from VGA to WUXGA, with full screen image expansion. Featuring High-Quality Advanced Scaling, with support for non-linear scaling modes, unit includes dual-channel TTL and dual LVDS transmitters for direct connection to LCD panels, and can process 16.7 million colors.

SBS Technologies, Inc. Industrial Computers    Carlsbad, CA 92008
May 31, 2005 COTS-based Model PIO-PMC1 combines multiple I/O functions on one PMC capable of meeting multiple functions within single slot. Conduction-cooled card can withstand environments where extreme shock, vibration, and temperatures are present. Through FPGA, unit can be configured with several different serial and discrete options. Up to 8 serial RS-422/485 RX/TX pairs, 16 analog TTL inputs and outputs, and 16 discrete inputs are available for programming.

FCI Electronics    Etters, PA 17319 9769
May 27, 2005 Suited for use in enterprise servers and storage systems, 22-position SATA receptacle connectors and 29-position SAS plug and receptacle connectors provide options for vertical or right-angle connector termination. Two options are provided for HDD interface within drive carrier: use of SAS receptacle provides 2 ports and capability to accept SAS or SATA drives, while SATA receptacle supplies single port and accepts only SATA drive.

Pepperl + Fuchs, Inc.    Twinsburg, OH 44087 2245
May 24, 2005 Model VBM-CLX-DM AS-Interface scanner module supports Allen-Bradley ControlLogix PLC platform, and provides commissioning via 2 push buttons, LEDs, and LCD display. I/O data and status information are mapped in PLC processor's I/O data, and Analog Profile v7.3 is built-in. Powered by PLC, AS-Interface Gateways and Scanners offer removable-terminal connections and RS-232, PLC, or push-button programming. Displays indicate network status and provide diagnostics.

National Instruments Corp.    Austin, TX 78759-3504
May 24, 2005 Along with NI USB-1359 communication adapter and NI-SWITCH Soft Front Panel software, NI USB mainframes deliver plug-and-play solutions for implementing high-channel-count switching systems. Products simplify troubleshooting and hardware setup and offer plug-and-play switch control for SCXI platform. They utilize PC USB port to control any SCXI switch and are offered in 4- and 12-slot models with NI SCXI-1000/1001 chassis, USB adapter, and high-voltage analog backplane.

Flextek Electronics    Carlsbad, CA 92008
May 17, 2005 Measuring 1.7 x 3.0 in., FlexBusâ„¢ Interface Board FCIF010 provides multi-drop serial interface for power control and automation. Electrically isolated data bus eliminates line drops and ground noise from measurements, protects PC from power transients, and enables operation at varying voltages. Also included, 6-byte ASCII command strings enable real-time interrupt-driven control and DAQ. Board may be used with supplied FlexControllerâ„¢ SOC, PIC micro, or other UART device.

Saelig Co., Inc.    Pittsford, NY 14534
May 09, 2005 USB-COM-S series allows RS232 serial devices to talk to USB-enabled PCs. Based on FTDI's single chip FT232BM USB UART IC, products add 1, 2, 4, or 8 RS232 Windows Serial COM ports without requiring card-slots or external power supplies. Supporting data transfer rates to 1 million bps, they feature full set of data and control signals on DB9M connectors, with internal 128-byte transmit buffer FIFO and 384-byte receive buffer FIFO.

Kurt Mfg. Co., Electronics Div.    Minneapolis, MN 55449
May 06, 2005 Modular USB building blocks provide plug and play solutions that allow mixing and matching of capabilities for specific applications without PLC logic and wiring. Offered as Digital, LVDT or Analog, DC I/O, and USB Modules, products allow user to collect data from any gage hardware, depending on model. USB modules allow process control, including automation control and CNC communication, and can be used with KurtSPC software.

Measurement Computing Corp.    Norton, MA 02766
May 05, 2005 Measurement Advantage(TM) USB-PDISO8 expands PC capabilities by providing 8 isolated ac or dc inputs and 8 electromechanical relays in one system with USB expansion port. Inputs monitor 24 Vac or Vdc inputs, while output relays provide 6 A, Form C, SPDT outputs @ 120 Vac or 28 Vdc. Screw terminals facilitate field wiring to I/O. External power supply and USB cable are included. In addition to integrated signal conditioning, product provides several software packages.

Power Automation America, Inc.    Houston, TX 77055
May 04, 2005 Able to work with PC-based controls, Industrial External USB Port Model M168 lets user readily load, store, print, move, and/or back-up data from CNC or Industrial PC to solve task at hand. It comes with spring-loaded industrial PVC cover, USB type A connector, 6 ft cable to PC, mounting screws, and gasket. Unit supports USB devices such as memory sticks, floppy drives, hard drives, CD drives, and printers.

Advantech Co.Ltd.      Taiwan
Apr 27, 2005 Designed with multiple I/O options, PCM-3380 embedded platform enables developers to design solutions that combine data throughput rates of PCI-104 with low-power, fanless features of Pentium M processor. It supports 6 USB 2.0 as well as 2 CRT/LVDS displays and can be equipped with Pentium M processors from 1.1–1.6 GHz or Celeron M processor from 600 MHz. Along with Intel® 855GME chipset, platform features 2 COM ports and LAN support.

HBM, Inc.    Marlborough, MA 01752 3014
Apr 18, 2005 Designed for MGCplus amplifier system, CP22 and CP42 communications processors contain integral USB and Ethernet components that allow networks of several thousand channels to be created without additional hardware. Transfer rates vary between 57,600 values/sec in 4 byte format with CP22 on USB and 307,200 with CP42 on Ethernet. Connected via synchronization cables, devices recognize if they are master or slave and feature Linux OS.

Harting KGaA      Germany
Apr 14, 2005 Han®-Port provides ability to connect external devices, such as laptops or PCs, for set-up, programming and error diagnosis of industrial installations directly at control cabinet without opening cabinet door. Zinc die cast frames are equipped with transparent covers, while locking system protects against accidental opening. Modular design allows combination of different inserts for power and signals.

National Instruments Corp.    Austin, TX 78759-3504
Apr 07, 2005 Series PCI-8430/8 and PCI-8431/8 serial boards offer simultaneous communication on up to eight RS232, RS485, or RS422 serial ports. NI-Mite ASIC technology delivers DMA memory mapping, PCI bus mastering, and scatter-gather technology for improved CPU utilization. Boards target applications requiring communication with many instruments or devices simultaneously under test.

ProSoft Technology Inc.    Bakersfield, CA 93311
Apr 04, 2005 Models MVI56-GSC, MVI46-GSC, MVI71-GSC, and MVI94-GSC allow users to connect barcode readers, scanners, scales, printers, and terminals to Allen-Bradley platforms. Residing in Allen-Bradley racks, single-slot, backplane-compatible modules contain 2 application ports, which permit reception and transmission of data between processor and end devices. Both ports are active ASCII ports, sending and receiving data as controlled by ladder logic and user configuration.

Advantech Automation Corp.    Cincinnati, OH 45240
Mar 31, 2005 Industrial-grade Universal PCI communication card, PCI-1610CU, features 4 RS-232 serial ports with 2,500 Vdc optical isolation and 2,500 Vdc surge protection. Compatible with 3.3 and 5 V PCI slots, product provides 9-wired RS-232 signaling with serial transmission rates up to 921.6 Kbps. It incorporates 16PCI954 UART chipset with 128-byte FIFO and is suited for operation in harsh environments.

SBS Technologies Inc.    Albuquerque, NM 87110
Mar 29, 2005 Using Altera® Stratix® EP1S30 FPGA-based processor, TS-Video PMC delivers dual-input RS-170 video capture and compression solution for camera-based applications where video data is transferred over a network. Dual video inputs allow for overlay or mixing of multiple video images, while single RS170 output permits data playback. Available as conduction or convection-cooled, product also incorporates MPEG-4 encoder.

Siemens AG    Munich D-80333  Germany
Mar 21, 2005 Simatic OP 177B Operator Panel and TP 177B Touch Panel are offered with 5.7 in. monochrome or color display, which screens either 4 blue tones or 256 colors. In addition to touch display, former has 32 configurable membrane keys. Both devices are equipped with USB, MPI, and Profibus interface; color versions also have Profinet IO-enabled 10/100 megabit/s Ethernet interface. Recipes can be saved to external standard MMC card or stored in 2 MB user memory.