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Secure Disconnect Switch suits process control systems.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 08:30:50 -0500

Model 9074 RJ45 A/B/OFFLINE Switch allows sharing of one RJ45 device among 2 others, or all to be switched to secure OFFLINE position to isolate all ports. This manually operated keylock switch requires no power and can be integrated as system component by utilizing DIN rail mounting bracket on rear panel. The M9074 switches all 8 leads of the RJ45 interface and is certified for category 5e compliance.

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Operator Interface Terminal offers portrait-landscape mode.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 08:30:49 -0500

Powered by 400 MHz processor, 4.3 in. Model HMI5043N can be mounted horizontally or vertically to accommodate any space requirement. Unit includes 128 MB of memory, client USB port, and serial port as well as 65,000 color widescreen TFT display with 480 x 272 pixel resolution. With capacity for multiple screens, pop-ups, alarms, trend graphs, animations, and recipes, HMI can be configured to command equipment, replace analog lights and gauges, or operate as control panel.

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Handheld Computer offers Multi-ISO reader technology.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 08:30:48 -0500

Available as snap-on, secure contactless, HF module option on Psion Teklogix Ikôn handheld computer, Multi-ISO reader technology integrates data capture with voice and data communications using wireless capability tools, including Wi-Fi, cellular 3G HSDPA, Bluetooth®, and assisted GPS connectivity. Ikôn device with Multi-ISO reader board is suitable for Automatic Fare Collection applications for transportation, as well as in event ticketing, vending, and mobile solutions.

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Microcontroller targets USB smart card reader applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 08:30:48 -0500

Available in QFN28 and QFN24 packages, AT90SCR050 includes secure AVR® MCU, 16 KB ROM, USB FS2.0, and smart card interface with integrated DC/DC to support cards compliant with EMV L1 requirement and ISO7816. Solution addresses high-volume applications, such as laptops and mobile devices, by offering designers complete solution to address smart card technologies. AVR Studio® and AVR JTAGICE mkII are also available to end-users.

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Wireless Communications Headsets feature A2DP technology.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 08:33:55 -0500

Designed to work with Bluetooth-enabled mobile phones and other digital devices, MM 400 and MM 450 TRAVEL deliver stereo sound with all types of music. Both provide clear and balanced music reproduction without exaggerated bass or muffled vocals. Closed-back capsules keep music in and background noise out. Available on MM 450 TRAVEL only, NoiseGard(TM) 2.0 electronically removes 90% of unwanted background noise, making headset suited for planes, trains, and other noisy environments.

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Mobile APIS Solution is suited for CBP passenger screening.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 08:33:53 -0500

Charter companies, general aviation, and fixed-based operators can use 3M(TM) Mobile Advance Passenger Information System (APIS) Solution to collect, store, validate, and transmit APIS data for CBP passenger screening. Touchscreen-operated 3M(TM) Mobile ID Reader, included, reads and processes OCR data and communicates collected data via cellular and WiFi. Also included, 3M(TM) APIS Client/Server Software can be connected to any back-end system and supports batch and interactive processing.

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Industrial Grade LCD Keyboard Drawers feature rugged design.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 08:33:53 -0500

Model CCI-17 and CCI-19 Rugged Industrial Grade 1U Rackmount LCD Keyboard drawers include 17 or 19 in. TFT LCDs, providing 1,280 x 1,024 resolution, with antiglare hard coat for protection. Silicon rubber keyboards, sealed to NEMA-4/IP65 standards, offer full travel with tactile feedback to simplify typing. Constructed of 5052-H32 aluminium alloy, units measure 24.4 in. deep and are resistant to shock and vibration. They are powered by native 12 Vdc and rackmount 110/220 Vac supply.

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Mobile MICR Printer suits mobile check payment applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 08:33:52 -0500

Lightweight TROY MICR 1505n Printer provides 24 ppm print speed for both low volume accounts payable check printing and general office printing. Weighing 12.9 lb, compact unit includes HP LaserJet printer, USB and network connectivity, as well as TROY MICR Toner Secure cartridge and TROY MICR font. Unit is suitable for small businesses processing insurance claims, mobile WIC program clinicians, and mobile professionals who print checks/vouchers at remote sites.

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Wireless Sensor Network Appliance supports ISA100, WirelessHART.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 08:33:51 -0500

Integrating wireless sensor network gateways based on ISA100.11a or WirelessHART(TM) standards with 802.11 (WiFi) radios, IONizer enables support of other industrial wireless applications such as mobility, location, video, and communications and to enable efficient backhaul of sensor data. Appliance helps enhance and extend open, standards-based wireless networks that enable industrial facilities to deploy scalable, secure, and reliable wireless instrumentation applications.

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Outdoor Surveillance Camera enables wide-area monitoring.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 08:33:51 -0500

Used to monitor critical outdoor assets in all weather conditions, SightLogix WideView SightSensor provides intrusion detection over 105° field of view to create buffer zone for areas requiring close-in, wide-area security. Intelligent video camera incorporates multiple DSPs within nitrogen-purged enclosure and can be mounted directly on asset. Designed to minimize false and nuisance alarms, product typically detects pedestrian-sized intrusion over ~60 m wide and 40 m distant area.

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Retransfer Card Printer offers high-speed capabilities.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 08:33:50 -0500

Available in single- and dual-sided printing configurations, ZXP Series 8(TM) prints up to 190 (single-sided) or 170 (double-sided) photo-quality cards/hr. Supported types of cards include those with uneven surfaces, such as smart cards; polycarbonate cards; and biopolymer cards. In addition to true over-the-edge printing, multifunctional printer offers magnetic encoding, smart card encoding, single- and dual-sided lamination, and connectivity options.

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Configurable DSP IP Cores target RTAX-DSP space-flight FPGAs.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 08:33:48 -0500

Configurable DSP IP cores enable designers to create common DSP functions such as filters and transforms for RTAX2000D and RTAX4000D DSP FPGAs. They use GUI embedded in Libero® IDE and are supported through comprehensive software dialog windows that simplify selection and configuration of common DSP functions. Units can also generate structural netlists in either Verilog or VHDL and can be integrated into complex RTAX-DSP FPGA designs using Actel software.

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Email Security Appliances deliver SMB-specific protection.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 08:33:46 -0500

Featuring always-on email security, WatchGuard XCS 170/370/570 series protect against spam, phishing, viruses, spyware, and malware. Centralized management and reporting capabilities include archiving, on-box reporting, messaging logs, customizable granular policies/reports, TLS encryption, and message redundancy. For businesses with up to 1,000 users, XCS 570 provides other advanced messaging security for SMBs that require enterprise-grade protection.

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Graphics Board brings supercomputing to harsh environments.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 08:33:46 -0500

Enabling embedded supercomputing for military and aerospace applications, GRA111 features NVIDIA® GT 240 CUDA-capable GPU and is optionally available as Line Replaceable Module (LRM) in accordance with VPX-REDI (VITA 48) standard. This 3U, OpenVPX-compatible graphics board has dual independent channels that enable driving of RGB analog component video, digital DVI 1.0, and HDMI standards. Also, video input capability allows integration of sensor data using RS170, NTSC, or PAL formats.

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USB Flash Drive offers 256-bit hardware-based AES encryption.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 08:33:45 -0500

DataTraveler® Locker+ USB Flash drive allows access to contents via interface that requires complex password. Device locks down and reformats after 10 incorrect password attempts. Compatible with Windows and Mac, it is available in 4, 8, 16, and 32 GB versions that are USB 2.0 compliant and 1.1 compatible. Unit measures 2.58 x 0.71 x 0.41 in. and operates in temperatures from 32-140°F.

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Content Security Appliances deliver layered protection.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 08:33:45 -0500

Offering unified network, application, and data protection, WatchGuard XCS 770/970/1170 series suit mid-tier and enterprise environments that require inbound and outbound messaging security as well as Web content control. Anti-spam engine, contextual analysis of message traffic, and quarantine for spam and suspect email are included along with zero-hour threat outbreak response, content/URL filtering, and malware protection. On-demand clustering and queue replication is also supported.

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Network Attached Storage scales to meet enterprise needs.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:29:55 -0500

Leveraging OneFS® OS and Hitachi 2 TB SATA drives, IQ 72000X delivers over 10 PB capacity and over 40 GBps aggregate throughput from one file system. It lets businesses linearly scale capacity and performance on-demand as data grows while delivering single point of management. With SATA drives and 80% ensured storage utilization, IQ 72NL houses 72 TB raw storage in 4U chassis and scales to over 10 PB in single file system. It also offers OneFS OS and up to N+4 data protection.

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Flat Panel Monitor Arm supports multiple displays.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:29:54 -0500

Eyesite(TM) arm supports up to 3 monitors up to 24 in. in 16:9 or 4:3 formats. It is suited for active environments, where users can align multiple displays on single plane and articulate them vertically and focally as 1 unit, as well as passive environments where multiple monitors can be arranged in wraparound cockpit effect. Device features tilt-adjustment with incremental positioning, clamps to any work surface, and folds flat against panel or wall.

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Ethernet Switches enable deployment of PoE devices.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:29:54 -0500

Consuming 36 W without PoE operating, 26-port TigerSwitch(TM) SMC8126PL2-F provides wire speed 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet switching with 802.3af PoE support, and up to 375 W total power on all 26 ports. Fast Ethernet 48-port TigerSwitch(TM) SMC6152PL2 supports 802.3af PoE on all 48 10/100 ports and incorporates four 10/100/1000Base-T ports, which provide uplink capabilities. Both switches support IP clustering, enabling up to 32 units to be managed from single IP address.

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Touch Panel PC is offered in 19 or 20 in. versions.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:27:16 -0500

Offered with either resistive or surface acoustic wave touch technologies, ICD (Industrial Chassis Design) Panel PC is suited for HMIs, kiosks, self-service stations, and industrial manufacturing. Offered with multiple upgrade options, interactive steel framed PC features adaptable mounting designs, including options for car and vessel applications. Touch screens are resistant to chemicals, dirt, liquids, and other harsh contaminants.

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