Electro Standards Laboratories    Cranston, RI 02921
Jan 08, 2004 Interactive, in-vehicle, Web-Enabled Data Acquisition System with GPS supplies real-time data. Vehicle sensors are user-supplied sensor inputs to Data Acquisition Signal Conditioning Unit (DAQ) that monitor desired vehicle parameters. GPS antenna gathers satellite signal information which is processed, digitized, and stored for analysis. DAQ accepts 16 channels of analog inputs and provides gain, filtering, and signal buffering of analog voltages.

CyberResearch, Inc.    Branford, CT 06405 2932
Jan 07, 2004 URDAQ series modules, equipped with DB-25M connectors for all A/D, D/A, and DIO lines, offer 14-bit resolution on A/D and D/A channels, 250 kHz A/D speed, and 500 Hz D/A speed. Additional features include 16-sample channel-gain queue, software-selectable gains from 0.25–100, and digital I/O lines for control and monitoring. Products come with DataWinâ„¢ for Windows®, EDRE applications builder, and drivers for LabVIEW®, TestPoint®, and Agilent VEE®.

Beta Dyne Inc.    Bridgewater, MA 02324
Jan 07, 2004 Isolated, 10 W DC/DC converters, offered in single- and dual-output models, incorporate low-switching noise techniques at input and output sections. Output noise is reduced to 5 mVpp via use of LDO linear regulators. Products offer standard 2:1 input voltage range, efficiencies to 86%, soft start, and adjustable outputs. They also provide short circuit protection, 5 µS transient response time, 6-sided shielding, and 1 mA off state current.

Sixnet    Clifton Park, NY 12065 0767
Jan 05, 2004 RemoteTRAK® RTU / Combination I/O module combines 8 discrete inputs, 4 discrete outputs, and 4 analog inputs with RS232/RS485 interface. It supports Modbus ASCII, RTU, and SIXNET protocol in addition to radio packeting and phone links, and withstands harsh industrial environments. Product is surge- and vibration-resistant, operates in temperatures from -40 to +70°C, encased in Lexan, and is CE, UL, CSA, and Class 1, Division 2 (Zone 2) rated.

Apex Embedded Systems    Monona, WI 53716
Jan 02, 2004 Stratus-X-ND PC/104 Card is 16-channel analog input card with 16-bit resolution and maximum data sampling rate of 200,000 samples/sec. One mega-sample buffer eliminates interrupt latency issues and enables embedded high-speed transient data recording for Linux and Windows applications. Multi-card software legacy compatibility modes are provided for existing 3rd party software driver support. Stratus-X-ND withstands temperatures from -40 to +85°C.

National Instruments Corp.    Austin, TX 78759-3504
Dec 31, 2003 Models NI PCI-6509/6514/6515 are isolated digital I/O boards with programmable power-up states, programmable input filters, and digital I/O watchdogs. High-channel-density voltage output board Models NI PCI-6722 and NI PCI-6723 deliver 13-bit static or low-speed waveform generation and are capable of multichannel simultaneous updates. NI-DAQmx software includes automatic code generation for creating applications in NI LabVIEW, C, Microsoft Visual Basic .NET, and C#.

Renco Encoders, Inc.    Goleta, CA 93117
Dec 30, 2003 Model R22i measures 0.59 in. long, without mounting tabs, and has 0.866 in. diameter. Its 3-phase (U, V, W) commutation pattern is available for 4-, 6-, 8-, and 10-pole brushless motors. Incremental encoder resolution of 250, 256, 500, 512, 1,000, and 1,024 line counts are available in A, B, and Z (reference) channels. Slide mechanism allows user to set clearance gap between encoder base and rotating disc. Centering is automatic.

Concurrent Technologies, Inc.    Ann Arbor, MI 48108
Dec 23, 2003 Single-slot Model PP 310/01x supports 1.6 GHz Intel® Pentium M processor with up to 2 Gbytes 200 MHz DDR ECC SDRAM and 1 Mbyte high-speed L2 cache. It includes dual 64-bit PMC sites with front and rear I/O. Each site supports 3.3 or 5V PCI signaling and is available for user modules, standard PMC, or PrPMC modules. Board supports dual Gigabit Ethernet, PICMG® 2.16, PICMG 2.9, and PICMG 2.1. It can operate as system controller, peripheral, or satellite board.

Stegmann, Inc.    Dayton, OH 45414
Dec 22, 2003 Available with parallel or SSI absolute output, CoreTech CA6 Single-Turn Encoder is repeatable to 0.005° at speeds to 10,000 rpm. Electronic zero set aligns encoder zero position to mechanical zero position. Unit reads information from one circular barcode track, second analog sine/cosine track supplies additional data. Both tracks are synchronized and read simultaneously by sensor array on hard-wired OPTO-ASIC.

MicroE Systems    Bedford, MA 01730
Dec 18, 2003 EMI shielded Mercury(TM) M1500 digital output kit encoder incorporates all signal conditioning and interpolation electronics within sensor head. Signal conditioning electronics automatically adjust gain and offset. System provides quadrature output at sensor and measures 8.4 mm tall. Available interpolation values include x4, x8, x20, and x40. Equivalent resolution ranges are 5-0.50 µm, linear, and 10,000-655,000 CPR, rotary.

Computer Conversions Corp.    East Northport, NY 11731
Dec 17, 2003 Suited for severe electrical and physical environments, encoders convert any shaft input to BCD or binary information corresponding directly to shaft angle with accuracy of ±1 pt in 1,000. They consist of 1.1 in. dia transducer and 2.6 x 3.1 x .6 in. printed circuit mounting module. Features include resettable zero point, data transfer and hold lines, and basic update rate of 2.5 ms. TTL compatible outputs are 0-360° or 0–999 bcd or 10 Bits binary.

Computer Conversions Corp.    East Northport, NY 11731
Dec 17, 2003 Measuring 2.6 x 3.1 x .82 in., single module units convert two speed Synchro or Resolver inputs of 11.8, 26, or 90 V 400 Hz or 90 V 60 Hz into 16 Bit parallel binary outputs representing angle. Speed ratios of 1 x 10, 1 x 18, 1 x 36, 1 x 8, 1 x 16, 1 x 64, and 1 x 128 are available. Converters track rates up to 1,000°/sec with ±.005° accuracy and offer DC velocity output and built in test digital indication of correct operation.

Schneider Electric    Palatine, IL 60067-7399
Dec 17, 2003 Combining I/O modules, power distribution, and device integration, Telemecanique® Advantys® STB System allows one fieldbus node to distribute I/O across entire machine or process. Systems can be remotely monitored through built-in Ethernet web server or locally monitored at I/O level via embedded serial port. Modules distribute field power across sensor bus and actuator bus, which are isolated from one another. All I/O modules are automatically addressed and recognized.

Encoder Technology    Cottonwood, AZ 86326
Dec 16, 2003 Series S20 and S25 Extreme Duty Wash Down Optical Encoders are suited for food processing and packaging equipment applications where high-pressure steam or caustic chemicals are needed to meet regulatory requirements. Both series meet IP66/IP67 and NEM6 enclosure requirements and can be manufactured in solid Stainless Steel. They have labyrinth, double sealed housing design and resolution to 16,384 cycles (S20) and 32,768 cycles (S25).

Saelig Co., Inc.    Pittsford, NY 14534
Dec 15, 2003 Cool Space Runner II(TM) provides Pentium Class CPU power to embedded PC applications requiring durability, low power consumption (5.5 W), and fanless operation. Features include -40 to +85°C operating range, 128 Mbyte SDRAM soldered directly to PCB, and polyimide material in inner layers. Available with up to 512 MB SDRAM, it incorporates Mobile Intel Celeron, Ultra Low Voltage Pentium technology core and VIA TwisterT chipset with Savage4 graphics accelerator.

Beckhoff Automation LLC    Minneapolis, MN 55337
Dec 15, 2003 Rated IP67, Ethernet Fieldbus box allows users to directly mount Ethernet I/O modules on machine or plant floor. Unit, totally protected against dust, also withstands being submersed under 1 m of water for 30 min. Functionality and capabilities are same as cabinet mount BK9000 and BC9000 Bus Terminal products, including capability of having Modbus TCP/IP, ADS, and Beckhoff Real-time Ethernet communicating on same Ethernet module in one application.

Admotec, Inc.    Lebanon, NH 03766 1500
Dec 15, 2003 Available with wheels from ½â€“10 in., K Series encoders incorporate magnetoresistive chip sensor and on-board interpolator with up to 2 mm wheel/sensor gap. They produce high resolution, up to 7,200 cpr, and operate in harsh environments with shock, vibration, sawdust, oil, grease, salt spray, excessive moisture, and condensing humidity. Custom units are available for unique requirements.

Heidenhain Corp.    Schaumburg, IL 60173-5337
Dec 11, 2003 Series ERM 2x0 magnetic, modular rotary encoders feature compact 20 mm scanning head and maximum permissible speed of 40,000 rpm. Largest scale drum in series has ID of 410 mm and OD of 452.64 mm with 3,600 poles. IP67-rated encoders are suited for large shafts such as C-axis of lathes, spindle drives, and electric motors.

MEGTEC Systems    De Pere, WI 54115-5030
Dec 04, 2003 EnviroMonitorâ„¢ Environmental Monitoring and Data Reporting System acquires data electronically, stores it on flash memory, and writes it to removable storage media or sends it via FTP to network server. Sort and search capabilities are provided for diagnosis and reporting. Multi-channel, network-capable system continuously receives and records data on key parameters and outputs reports required under MACT guidelines.

Canon U.S.A. Inc.    Lake Success, NY 11042-1113
Dec 04, 2003 Measuring 56 mm, heavy-duty Model M1-H features max frequency response of 8.3 MHz and max rotation rate of 10,000 rpm. Balanced line driver output circuit allows for long distance signal transmissions. System's 780 mm semiconductor laser offers max output power of 5 mW, with signal error of 25 arc-sec. Encoder is suited for computer/electronics, imaging systems, optical scanners, semiconductor equipment, speed control, and 3-D digitizing.