Servoflo Corp.    Lexington, MA 02421
Sep 28, 2005 Eliminating need for external trimming components, Models ZMD 31010 and 31050 provide digital compensation of sensor offset, sensitivity, temperature, and linearization. Housed in SPP8 package, Model ZMD31010 offers single pass calibration, while Model ZMD31050 is housed in SSOP16 or die package and interfaces to PC via digital bus interface. Applications include process control, data loggers, PDAs, mobile phones, blood pressure meters, and sleep apnea monitors.

Computer Optical Products, Inc.    Chatsworth, CA 91311
Sep 26, 2005 Measuring .75 x 1.78 x 2.3 in., CP-250-HHC incremental hollow-shaft encoder offers 8 user-selectable resolutions from 5,000-144,000 quadrature cycles per revolution with repeatability of ±1 count. It can be adapted to shafts up to .39 in. and mounted to any available platform. Along with max frequency of 3 MHz and .25 mm non-glass disk to optics distance, product features differential digital line driver output that optimizes noise immunity.

Electro Standards Laboratories    Cranston, RI 02921 3403
Sep 26, 2005 Featuring 24-bit internal resolution, CellMite(TM) Model 4325B provides users with intelligent digital signal conditioner with TEDS-Tag for automatic load cell identification and calibration data storage. Calibration includes 2 pt, mV/V calibration, 6 pt Linearization Calibration, 2 pt Shunt. Along with internal temperature compensation, digital unit offers scalable 16-bit ±10 V analog output and 60 samples/sec sample rate. Functions include tare, peak, and valley.

Acromag, Inc.    Wixom, MI 48393 7037
Sep 23, 2005 Combo 951EN and 952EN Ethernet I/O Modules feature 4 analog input channels, 2 analog output channels, and 6 discrete I/O channels on single 1 in. wide unit. They support Ethernet/IP and Modbus TCP/IP protocols as well as i2o(TM) communication technology. Since Combo modules have inputs and outputs, they can function as transmitters and receivers to independently interface signals. Three-way 1,500 Vac isolation separates I/O, network, and power circuits.

Macro Sensors    Pennsauken, NJ 08110 1334
Sep 23, 2005 Designed to drive and condition signal from LVDT transducer, Single-Channel Series DMI contains 2 high-speed micro controllers and 16-bit A/D converter that has over 130 dB noise rejection at excitation frequencies and is capable of 40 Hz averaged output on 45 samples. Units include 4 programmable setpoints with alarm status annunciator LEDs, as well as 5-digit display, which can be calibrated in any engineering unit and offers readout down to 1/10,000 in.

Mesa Electronics    Richmond, CA 94806-1950
Sep 22, 2005 As programmable I/O card for PC/104-PCI bus, MESA 4168 uses 200K or 400K gate Xilinx Spartan3 FPGA for all logic. FPGA configuration is downloadable from PCI bus side, and bus mastering PCI bridge enables card to work with 5 and 3.3 V PCI buses. Pre-made functions include 12-axis host-based servo motor controller, 24-channel quadrature counter, 8-axis microcontroller-based servo motor controller, 72-bit parallel I/O port, and 12-channel, 32-bit timer counter card.

National Instruments Corp.    Austin, TX 78759-3504
Sep 22, 2005 Providing 8 channels of 16-bit analog input measurements, PXI-4224 is 60 Vdc, Cat. I data acquisition (DAQ) module with channel-to-channel isolation that eliminates ground loops and promotes noise immunity. It works with LabVIEW 7 Express and NI-DAQmx measurement services software and protects measurement system from possible voltage spikes or power surges. With 333 kS/s sampling rate, module offers integrated signal conditioning and programmable gain settings.

National Instruments Corp.    Austin, TX 78759-3504
Sep 22, 2005 Designed for automated test systems, PXI-2527 electromechanical switch module is 300 V, 32-channel multiplexer that offers switching capacity up to 300 Vdc/Vac CAT I or up to 2 A. It has scan rate of 140 channels/sec and integrates cold-junction compensation sensor. DMM/Switch Express VI for NI LabVIEW extends LabVIEW Express technology to facilitate multipoint DMM operations and synchronization with any NI multiplexer switch module, either in PXI or SCXI.

Baumer Ltd.    Southington, CT 06489 1534
Sep 22, 2005 Suited for use on wheels of trains, transit vehicles, and heavy equipment, MagRes Magnetic Incremental Encoder provides single-turn solution for monitoring safety and maintenance issues such as traction control and antilock braking. Encoder mounts directly onto wheel hub and features cast iron and graphite housing. With speed range from 0-1,500 rpm, encoder withstands shock and vibration and has redundant signal output that lets controller verify data.

Beta Dyne Inc.    Bridgewater, MA 02324
Sep 16, 2005 Manufactured in 2.0 x 2.0 x 0.395 in. coated metal case that provides 6-sided EMI shielding, BD16000 features 2:1 input voltage range, input-to-output isolation, and soft start capability. It also incorporates input Pi filter, short circuit protection, 380 kHz switching frequency, flyback topology, and 4 LDO linear regulators. Converter accepts 18-36 Vin and provides 3.3, 5, 12, and 5 Vout at 1 A, 1.5 A, 200 mA, and 250 mA, respectively.

Pepperl + Fuchs, Inc.    Twinsburg, OH 44087 2245
Sep 16, 2005 Featuring IP65-rated, 58 mm dia aluminum housing, RVI58 Series delivers incremental measurement outputs up to 10,000 ppr as positioning solution in harsh application environments. Products come with shielded cable or round connector and feature quadrature and index outputs or quadrature and index plus complementary outputs. Additional features include servo or clamping flange, 6 or 10 mm dia shaft, alarm output, and 10-30 or 5 Vdc power capability.

ACCES I/O Products, Inc.    San Diego, CA 92121 1506
Sep 16, 2005 Designed with 8 independent 12-bit DACs, Model 104-DA12-8A features simultaneous 4-20 mA outputs, 32-bit counters for precise timing, and fused general-purpose +5 V and +12 V power outputs. It includes 128 K SRAM for ARB data storage, and is supported for use in most operating systems. Eight-channel board is suited for variety of PC/104-based embedded applications including stimulus-response, test, simulation, industrial equipment control, and waveform/audio synthesis.

Beckhoff Automation LLC    Minneapolis, MN 55337
Sep 14, 2005 Featuring 16 digital, 24 Vdc outputs, IE2808 IP-Link Extension Box provides compact, IP 67-rated I/O and pneumatic solution for mounting on machines. Its 25-pin D-Sub connector provides connection to outputs, and each channel is short circuit-proof and has diagnostic capabilities. Suited for direct connections to valve terminals in harsh environments, unit provides 0.5 A @ 24 Vdc for each channel and displays switch status of signals in groups via 2 LEDs.

Texas Instruments, Inc. (TI)    Dallas, TX 75243-4136
Sep 13, 2005 Manufactured in TQFP-64 package, ADS1610 is 16-bit, 10 MSps delta-sigma analog-to-digital converter (ADC) that offers 86 dB SNR and 95 dB SFDR. Product operates from a +5 V analog supply and +3 V digital supply. Along with 86 dB SNR and 95 dB SFDR over 5 MHz bandwidth, unit features -94 dB THD and 4.4 MHz passband with under 0.0002 dB of ripple, which provides wideband signal processing. On-chip digital filter simplifies anti-alias requirements.

Rabbit Semiconductor    Davis, CA 95616
Sep 12, 2005 RabbitCore(TM) RCM3750 features 10/100Base-T connectivity, 512 K Flash, 512 K SRAM, 1 Mb serial Flash, 4 serial ports, and 33 digital I/O. Module mounts directly on user-designed motherboard with single 0.1 in., 2 x 20 dual-row IDC header and can interface with CMOS-compatible digital devices. Built-in low EMI features, including clock spectrum spreader, virtually eliminate EMI problems. Dynamic C development system includes editor, compiler, and in-circuit debugger.

National Instruments Corp.    Austin, TX 78759-3504
Sep 12, 2005 Suited for portable and mobile applications, ExpressCard MXI and PCMCIA CardBus interfaces provide software-transparent link to PXI/cPCI system, delivering compatibility with all drivers and application development environments. ExpressCard MXI (NI PXI-ExpressCard8360) offers direct control of PXI/cPCI systems from laptop computers with ExpressCard slot. ExpressCard standard works with USB 2.0 and PCI Express and delivers up to 110 Mbps sustained throughput.

Heidenhain Corp.    Schaumburg, IL 60173-5337
Sep 09, 2005 Featuring scanning unit with movable faceplate that maintains position under machine vibrations, ERA 4000 ring encoders use mounting procedure centered on 3 marks on scale drum that are offset by 120° each. This enables exact drum centering during machine installation and prevents effects of radial deviations. Series offers distance-coded reference marks and grating periods of 20, 40, or 80 microns. Output is available in 1 VPP or TTL with interpolation up to 100x.

National Instruments Corp.    Austin, TX 78759-3504
Sep 09, 2005 Equipped with NI-STC 2 system controller, PCI-6221 multifunction DAQ board uses 37-pin D-Sub connector for I/O connectivity and provides measurement and control capabilities suited for machine builders, control systems, design verification, and test. Features include 16, 250 kS/s, 16-bit analog inputs; two 833 kS/s, 16-bit analog outputs; and two 80 MHz, 32-bit counter/timers. Unit also has 10 bidirectional DIO lines, 2 of which are correlated at rates to 1 MHz.

National Instruments Corp.    Austin, TX 78759-3504
Sep 09, 2005 S Series devices for PCI bus include 3 MS/s sampling PCI-6133 and PCI-6132 and 500 KS/s PCI-6123 and PCI-6122. With 14-bit resolution, PCI-6133 and PCI-6132 include dedicated A/D converter per channel architecture as well as 8 and 4 channels of simultaneous sampling, respectively. Models PCI-6123 and PCI-6122, with 8 and 4 channels of simultaneous sampling, offer 16-bit resolution. Each board offers 4 signal input ranges, analog triggering, 8 DIO lines, and 2 counter/timers.

National Instruments Corp.    Austin, TX 78759-3504
Sep 09, 2005 In addition to 24-bit output channels, Dynamic Signal Acquisition board, Model PCI-4461, offers 24-bit input channels, making it suited for stimulus response applications. Input-only version, Model PCI-4462, provides four 24-bit input channels and 118 dB dynamic range. Engineers can synchronize multiple PCI-4461 and PCI-4462 boards to attain 4-input and 4-output systems or 6-input and 2-output systems. Both boards feature IEEE 1451.4 TEDS capability.