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Panel Interface Connectors include over 30 configurations.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 08:36:49 -0400

ZIPport(TM) panel interface connectors mount on outside of electrical control panel boxes and act as pass-through connections, allowing operator to interface with PLCs and other programmable devices without opening control box. Units include standard reset 3 A circuit breaker and are available with single/duplex/GFCI power outlets as well as no-power option. Designed for frame sizes 6-48, communications connectors available include D-sub, RJ45, RJ12, USB, Ethernet, and Data Highway.

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Handheld Computer is intended for port logistics environment.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 08:39:04 -0400

MX9 rugged handheld computer features outdoor display, 62- and 38- key backlight keypad options, built-in GPS positional location, 802.11b/g and Bluetooth 2.0 with EDR communications. all housed in rugged package. Handheld features water and dust rating of IP 67 and can sustain multiple drops to concrete from 2 m. Toughtalk(TM) technology in unit supports voice recognition applications.

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Resin Ribbon suits general purpose applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 08:39:03 -0400

Featuring low print energy requirements, general-purpose resin ribbon LR21 suits asset tracking, tamper-evident labels, hang-tags, and print and apply applications. Product is compatible with plastic and polyester labels and it is abrasion, heat, and solvent resistant.

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Backplane is VITA 41 compliant.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 08:39:01 -0400

Offering 19 VXS slots and 2 switch slots, VMEbus Switched Serial backplane connects every switch to every VXS connector. Slots include 1 VME64x slot and 18 payload slots which can be connected, with slots J1/J2 being VME64x slots and J0 either VXS or payload slot. Transmission rate is 2.5 GB/sec for every slot simultaneously. Both VITA 41.1, for Infiniband, or VITA 41.2, for rapid I/O, are possible.

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High-Density NAS Solution addresses SMB storage needs.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 08:38:59 -0400

Available with 6, 12, or 24 TB storage capacity, ReadyNAS® 3200 enables businesses to securely share, store, and protect business-critical network data. This 2U, 12-bay unified storage platform leverages ReadyNAS RAIDiator(TM) OS and supports up to 250 users. Along with Continuous Data Protection (CDP) software, it comes with redundant power supplies, dual Gigabit Ethernet ports, and ReadyNAS Remote(TM) drag-and-drop remote file sharing utility.

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Low-Power AVR32 MCU suits embedded applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 08:38:55 -0400

With picoPower(TM) technology, AT32UC3L consumes less than 0.48 mW/MHz in active mode executing real-life applications. It also operates on less than 1.5 µA with 32 kHz RTC active and below 100 nA with all oscillators stopped. This 32-bit MCU, with built-in capacitive touch interface, employs 1.6 V technology that keeps device fully operational in systems with 1.62-3.60 V supply voltage. Other features include secure Flash storage and inter-peripheral signal sending without involving CPU.

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Black and White MFPs deliver 1,200 dpi print resolution.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 08:38:55 -0400

With respectively rated outputs of 22 and 18 ppm, TASKalfa 221/181 multifunctional products (MFPs) accommodate needs of SMB and shared workgroup environments. Both come standard with network print and copy functionality and are available with optional network scan and fax capabilities. Long-life consumable technology, including organic photoconductor drum technology, delivers maximum business uptime through 150,000 page preventive maintenance schedule.

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Quad-Bay Server suits corporate workgroup users.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:34:14 -0400

Able to support 2 TB HDDs, 4-bay Disk Station Model DS409 has cable-less design and 8 TB max storage capacity with RAID 0 or JBOD configurations. It comes with 1.2 GHz CPU, 256 MB DDRII RAM, one Gigabit LAN port, 2 USB 2.0 ports, and one eSATA port. While 42.9 W is required under normal operation with four 3.5 or 2.5 in. HDDs, scheduled power on/off function and HDD hibernation further minimize power consumption. Configured as RAID 5, DS409 reaches 34 MBps upload and 47 MBps download speeds.

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IP Surveillance Video Server employs quad processor.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:34:14 -0400

Maximizing bandwidth efficiency via MPEG-4/MJPEG compression, 4-channel OVS-400Q allows analog video from existing surveillance system to be converted to digital streams and networked into IP surveillance system. It supports video output in D1/CIF resolutions with full screen or quad view as well as multi-stream with variable frame rate in same compression. Hardware motion detection is also included, along with support for 2-way audio, manual bit rate control, and 2 sets of alarm I/O.

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Rugged Portable Computer incorporates 17 in. hi-res LCD.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:34:14 -0400

Built with heavy-duty aluminum, Comrade series incorporates widescreen display, dual Quad Core processors, DDR2 RAM, and drive bay spaces. Lunchbox-style portable computer provides PCI-e and PCI expansion slots to accommodate any high-speed, full-length, and double-deck add-on cards. Compliant with Mil-Std 810F for shock/vibration, series also has slot-loading DVD-RW and is available with optional 1,920 x 1,200 LCD featuring protected antiglare tempered glass or optional touch screen.

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MFPs suit high-volume environments.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:34:12 -0400

Along with respective max printing speeds of 60, 70, 80, and 90 ppm, Aficio® MP 6001/7001/8001/9001 Series incorporate security capabilities and professional finishing options intended for large workgroups. Integrated 150-sheet, color, single-pass duplex scanner offers speeds to 55 (color) and 80 (monochrome) originals/min. Able to produce documents with up to 1,200 x 1,200 dpi resolution, each series offers features for document capture, distribution, storage, and management.

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CAN Repeater/Router improve trailers' breaking capabilities.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:34:11 -0400

CAN Repeater and Router leverage Controller Area Network (CAN) in-vehicle communications to accelerate transmission of truck's electronic braking signals to trailer's braking system. While CAN Repeater enables faster electronic transmission of braking signals in extra long trailers used to transport over-sized cargo, CAN Router provides faster data transmission for truck-trailer combinations with 2 or more trailers equipped with electronic braking systems (EBS).

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Headset is optimized for call clarity in noisy environments.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:34:09 -0400

Motorola Endeavor HX1 combines CrystalTalk(TM) technology with stealth mode so users can hear and be heard in noisy environments. Activated by pressing one button, stealth mode uses ear sensor to seal off outside noise and taps vocal vibrations of wearer via bone conduction technology for seamless speech conversion despite noise or wind. Noise cancellation technology is always-on to reduce everyday background noise, and multipoint technology lets users connect to more than one device.

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Interface Boards suit temperature control applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 08:35:03 -0400

Enabling RIO to interface with thermocouples and RTDs (Resistive Temperature Device), SCB-48x06 signal conditioning boards connect directly to 26-pin d-sub connector of RIO-47120 and are oriented vertically from RIO connector. Model SCB-48206 interfaces to 6 RTDs and SCB-48306 interfaces to 6 thermocouples. Features include arithmetic and logical processing, data logging, process control loops, counters, and timers.

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Optical Mouse features sealed, washable design.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 08:35:00 -0400

Sealed in silicone rubber housing, MW-2800 series optical mouse can be safely sprayed, wiped, or submerged for thorough cleaning. Unit features sealed scroll lock buttons, enabling simplified page navigation and eliminating possible moisture leak path. Featuring 5 buttons and USB interface, it is available in black and light blue and suits applications where multiple users share single workstation.

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Fanless Computer supports IBASE MI810F Mini-ITX motherboards.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 08:35:00 -0400

Configured with 1.6 GHz, N270 Intel® Atom(TM) processor, CMI300-810 features one 2.5 HDD drive bay, 2 USB front ports, and can support maximum memory capacity of 2 GB of DDR2 SO-DIMM memory. Rear panel I/O ports include USB, VGA, DVI, COM, KB/MS, LAN and DC-in jack, while front case features HDD status LED bar and power button with LED indicator. Measuring only 172 x 113.6 x 52 mm in., compact system has steel, black chassis that can be wall mounted or stand on desktop.

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Handheld Scanner suits 1D barcode applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 08:34:59 -0400

Able to read all common 1D barcodes, IDM140 has compact design that is ergonomically constructed for everyday use. It reliably reads poorly printed or damaged codes, eliminating the need to manually input data, and supports multiple interfaces - USB, PS/2, and RS232 TTL - within one unit. Areas of use include non-industrial, general-purpose applications within office and factory as well as warehouse and logistics environments.

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Video Distributors offer transmission distances up to 1,000 ft.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 08:33:52 -0400

Suited for distributing video signals to multiple locations, ENFORCER VA-1000 Series are compatible with both color and black and white signals and can be installed at monitor or DVR side of cable run. VA-1102B-WQ 1-in 2-out unit features power pass-through circuit, allowing for excess current and voltage not used by included 12 Vdc power adapter to be used to power other nearby 12 Vdc devices. Dual voltage, 12/24 Vac/dc unit VA-1104B-WQ has 1-in 4-out configuration.

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Preterminated Optical Cabling facilitates fast deployment.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 08:33:49 -0400

Designed for data centers, high-density LANscape® Pretium® Evolved-Density, Growth-Enabled (EDGE) solutions feature preterminated multi-fiber assemblies, or trunks, with minimum bend radius as small as 5 times OD of cable. Cable can be tightly routed around corners and bends, and extra slack can be coiled without causing attenuation. Interconnect cables offer bend radius of up to 8 times OD, while housings are available in 1U and 4U sizes and mount in 19 in. racks or cabinets.

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Mini-PC Barebone support range of AMD processors.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 08:33:44 -0400

Measuring 30 x 20 x 18.5 cm, SA76G2 employs AMD RS760/SB710 chipset that enables support for AMD processors for socket AM3 as well as processors with AM2 and AM2+ sockets. ATI Radeon 3000 onboard graphics capability is DirectX-10 compatible and allows for addressing up to 4 monitors simultaneously. In addition to support for up to 8 GB DDR2 RAM, barebone offers 6 USB ports on front and rear sides, headphone and microphone jacks, 6-channel audio, PS2, VGA, and DVI for I/O connectivity.

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