GE Fanuc
Charlottesville, VA 22911
Sep 24, 2004 Series 0i-Model C, for 4-axis machines, features conversational part programming with Manual Guide i, which provides step-by-step, fill-in-the-blank programming and allows for single-screen machine operation. Probing screens allow programming tool setting and spindle probes without knowledge of G-code and without special macros. Operators can insert PC memory and LAN cards into PCMCIA slot in front panel of LCD for additional functionality. Series 0i Mate-Model C controls up to 3 axes.

Delta Tau Data Systems
Chatsworth, CA 91311
Sep 24, 2004 Advantage 410 CNC combined operator console and matched 4- or 6-axis integrated amplifier/controller is suited for machine tool OEMs and retrofit applications. Modular unit includes 15 in. touchscreen and customizable operator controls. Equipped with mobile operator control pendant, product supports dynamic multi-block segmented look-ahead, forward and inverse kinematics, 5th axis programming capability, and lead screw and backlash compensation.

GE Fanuc
Charlottesville, VA 22911
Sep 24, 2004 Series 31i/32i can control up to 26/11 independent axes and execute up to 4/2 independent NC part programs simultaneously. Featuring 15 in. color LCD, controls include vertically-arranged soft keys and 15 languages. Built-in PMC CPU is a RISC-type unit that does sequencing for machine control, enabling up to 3 ladders to run independently. Series 31i/32i uses Error Correction Code and periodically backs-up user data in flash memory.

Bosch Rexroth Corporation
Hoffman Estates, IL 60192-3707
Sep 23, 2004 With performance independent of machine complexity, IndraMotion MTX offers standardized control features as well as design planning tools and can multitask and execute 1,000 statements in 60 µs. CNC guarantees max interpolation time of 1 ms when controlling 8 axes and can operate up to 64 axes using 12 independent channels processing CNC code. Numerical control and integrated multi-tasking, IEC 61131-3 compliant PLC share same hardware and VxWorks real-time OS.

Saelig Co., Inc.
Pittsford, NY 14534
Sep 10, 2004 Model WMB-USA uses Atmega8535-16 chip, running at 16 MHz and achieving almost 16 MIPS. Built-in serial RF link has variable power from 1–10 mW with selectable data speeds. Suited for wireless control, mobile robots, and data-logging applications, board accepts input voltage from 6–35 V with polarity inversion protection, and includes four 8-bit I/O ports and one serial port. It measures 84 x 70 x 20 mm.

Artesyn Communication Products Inc.
Madison, WI 53717
Sep 10, 2004 Katanaâ„¢752i is equipped with PowerPC® 750GX processor and Marvell Discovery III system controller. Configurable cPSB blade features 2 PTMC sites, 4 Gigabit Ethernet channels, multi-level cache, and CTBus/H.110 interconnect that enables product to acquire and process both TDM and packet data. PTMC sites support 32-bit PCI data transfers at 33 or 66 MHz and feature dedicated CTBus and RMII interfaces.

SOFT SERVO SYSTEMS, INC.
WALTHAM, MA 02451
Sep 02, 2004 Model S-120M controlled axes include 4 CNC axes, PLC axes, and spindle. CNC features 1,000 blocks/sec processing time, flexible and custom macros, and dynamic look-ahead contour control. PC-based system features Windows-based GUI. It offered with CAM and PLC packages and is available as turnkey package with industrial panel PC, designed for use with these controllers. Applications include 4-axis machining centers and EDM machines.

WinSystems, Inc.
Arlington, TX 76011
Aug 24, 2004 Four-port Model PPM-USB2 provides direct Peripheral Component Interconnect to PC/104-Plus bus. It includes 2 OHCI controller cores for full-/low-speed signaling and one EHCI host controller for high-speed signaling. Root hub with 4 downstream facing ports is shared by OHCI and EHCI controller cores. All downstream facing ports can handle 480 Mbps high-speed, 12 Mbps full-speed, and 1.5 Mbps low-speed transactions. Module supports hot insertion and removal of USB cables.

Pepperl + Fuchs, Inc.
Twinsburg, OH 44087 2245
Aug 20, 2004 FieldConnexâ„¢ facilitate connection of field devices of explosion protection methods and feature integrated short-circuit protection for maximum plant availability and production. DIN rail- or cabinet-mountable products can be used in Class I, Div. 1/Zone 1 locations for connection of explosion proof/Eex d field devices. Fieldbus distributors branch trunk line of PROFIBUS PA or FOUNDATION Fieldbus out to 12 spurs, where each spur is individually short-circuit current limited.

Parvus Corp.
Salt Lake City, UT 84115 2913
Aug 06, 2004 Fast1394â„¢ 3-port IEEE-1394b controller card supports data transfer rates up to 800 Mbits/s over 3 plug-and-play, bilingual FireWire ports, galvanically-isolated between transceiver and link controller. Supporting hot pluggable connections, card provides automatic detection and configuration. It requires single 5 V power supply and is capable of supplying up to 45 W of power to external peripherals via 1394 cable. Fast1394 is fully compliant with OHCI v1.1 specification.

Trio Motion Technology Ltd.
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
Jul 28, 2004 Model PCI-208 and 3U Euro205X Motion Coordinatorsâ„¢ are available with Heidenhain's EnDAT and Tamagawa absolute encoder interfaces. Model PCI-208 can accommodate up to 8 axes of standard or absolute encoders in any mix on same hardware, while Euro205X handles up to 4 axes. Stand-alone and pcb level designs utilize Daughter Board and Feature Enable Code system to mix and match controller functionality. Command options include stepper, servo, SERCOS, and CAN drive command generation.

Advantech Automation Corp.
Cincinnati, OH 45240
Jun 07, 2004 Controller card MIC-3318 is equipped with 400 MHz system bus, 512 Kb on-die L2 cache, support for DDR memory, and 2 Ultra ATA 33/66/100 high-speed IDE drives. Model MIC-3753 is a 72-bit digital I/O card for CompactPCI bus. I/O lines are divided into nine 8-bit I/O ports, allowing user to configure each port as input or output. General-purpose MIC-3780 is a multi-channel, counter/timer card for CompactPCI bus. It provides eight 16-bit counter channels, 8 digital outputs, and 8 digital inputs.

Selco Products Co.
Anaheim, CA 92805-4842
Jun 07, 2004 Configurable Controls 5000 Series incorporates processor, power source, and multiple input and outputs, depending on model. Front operator panel displays numbers, indicators, pushbuttons, switches, or pots. Controls feature onboard 10 A relay, 1 A solid-state relay, and external solid-state relay. Large output ports include onboard 30 A relay and 3 A solid-state relay. Other features include built-in thermistor temperature sensor circuit and up to 16 K program storage space.

GE Fanuc
Charlottesville, VA 22911
Jun 02, 2004 PACSystemsâ„¢ Control Memory Xchange allows multiple devices to share large amounts of control data over fiber-optic deterministic network. It operates in parallel to main logic CPU with virtually no effect on scan time of control processor. Available in multiple control form factors for controllers and PCs, unit allows users to share data in real time at rates up to 174 Mbytes/second with node-to-node latency as low as 450 ns.

Mosaic Industries
Newark, CA 94560
May 11, 2004 QScreen Controllerâ„¢ is a C-programmable embedded computer powered by HC11 Motorola microprocessor. It features real-time multitasking operating system, hundreds of pre-coded device drivers, up to 1 M Flash, and 512 K RAM. Controller commands eight 8-bit A/D lines, 8 digital I/O lines, and 2 RS232/485 ports. It can host up to 7 stackable Wildcardâ„¢ I/O modules. Applications include scientific instruments, robotics, and portable data acquisition.

Texas Instruments, Inc. (TI)
Dallas, TX 75243-4136
May 07, 2004 Available in 196-pin MicroStar BGAâ„¢ 15 x 15 mm package, TSB43DA42 and TSB43DB42 integrated 1394a link-layer-controller and 2-port physical-layer-controller (PHY) communicate audio/video data across 1394 FireWire® network. Each product includes 3 high speed data interface ports that are dedicated to isochronous data paths and can be independently configured to transmit/receive to and from 1394. Integrated PHY communicates at 400, 200, or 100 Mbps.

Fieldbus Foundation
Austin, TX 78731
May 03, 2004 All-in-one AT-446 FOUNDATION fieldbus H1 Starter Kit helps suppliers accelerate H1 fieldbus device development projects. It includes all tools and documentation needed to develop H1 devices compliant with open, industry-standard FOUNDATION fieldbus protocol. Along with all-inclusive test tool environment for intermediate device developer, kit includes word-searchable CD copy of FOUNDATION fieldbus specifications; Device Description Tokenizer Kit; and H1 Interoperability Test Kit.

Parvus Corp.
Salt Lake City, UT 84115 2913
Apr 16, 2004 Single- and dual-channel PC/104 1553 Boards include device driver support for Windows® 9x/2000/NT/XP and DOS® 6.2, as well as source code for C and Visual C, which can be ported to Linux®, VxWorks®, QNX®, or other real-time operating systems. Satisfying requirements of MIL-STD-1553B Notice II, modules are built around Aeroflex UTMC's SµMMITâ„¢ 1553 processor, which offers automatic message handling, message status, general status polling, and interrupt capability.

Flextek Electronics
Carlsbad, CA 92008
Apr 09, 2004 Power, control, and data interfaces of MultiDriver™ Board provide integrated system for digital controller development. Switching power stage accepts 12–48V supplies and provides 6 A half-bridge or 3 A full-bridge output current. FlexController™ SOC allows verification of control algorithms through PC with FTview™ software. Data communication is through FlexBus™ isolated multi-drop serial bus, which is port-powered, 4-device addressable, and compatible with USB-to-serial converters.

GE Fanuc
Charlottesville, VA 22911
Mar 31, 2004 Machine Tool Retrofit solutions revitalize mechanically sound machines with new controls, existing-control enhancements, and digital-drive technology. Controls permit optional add-on features, and communication capabilities are provided via Ethernet-ready controls. Features include CNC hardware such as Manual Guide i, machining technologies such as AI Contour Control, Bell-Shaped Acc/Dec for Rapid Traverse, and i Adapt adaptive control.