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Transient Capture Module provides time stamping.

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

Equipped with 16 input channels, Model EX1200-7416 can continuously monitor variety of analog and discrete signals up to 100 V. Each channel has 8-bit DAC that can be independently programmed to set trip level. Model EX1200-7416 also detects transients that cannot normally be captured by typical DMM or scanning measurement system. As part of EX1200 LXI Class A instrument series, module records events with IEEE 1588 time codes to provide precise correlation of event/time data.

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FPGA 3U PXI Digital I/O Card is user configurable.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:33:51 -0500

GX3500 features 160 digital I/O signals for specific application needs, and supports expansion card assemblies used to customize interface to UUT. Altera Cyclone III FPGA supports clock rates up to 150 MHz and features over 55,000 logic elements. Unit comes with software bundle that includes virtual panel to facilitate interactive design, debug, and deployment of module.

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Digital I/O Board features change of state detection.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:43:09 -0500

Model PCIe-DIO-48S features 48 channel high-current TTL digital I/O lines and change of state detection and interrupt capabilities to relieve software from polling routines. Each I/O line is buffered and capable of sourcing 32 mA or sinking 64 mA. Connections to card are made via two industry standard, 50-pin headers. Each header has three 8-bit I/O ports, each configurable as inputs or outputs. Included software contains sample programs and source code in VB, Delphi, and Visual C++ for Windows.

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I/O System features switchable inputs and outputs.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:43:07 -0500

Moisture- and dust-resistant, IP67-rated EP2338 EtherCAT® Box features 8 channels that can be used as inputs or outputs. Filter constant of inputs is 10 µs, while outputs, handling load currents up to 0.5 A, are short-circuit-proof and protected against inverse polarity. If channel is used as output, input is read back in parallel and can additionally be used for short-circuit analysis. Pre-assembled cables facilitate EtherCAT and signal wiring while preventing wiring faults.

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Advanced Mezzanine Card targets data processing applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:38:23 -0500

Based on Xilinx Virtex-5 LX110T FPGA, single-width full-size Model AMC-V5F-10G is intended for wireless broadband and other demanding processing and optical data interfacing applications. Full Gigabit Ethernet infrastructure allows for system expansion, and additional optical data interfacing is enabled by dual SFP interfaces from FPGA. High-bandwidth connection to other AMC modules is provided by optional Serial RapidIO or PCIe links from FPGA to the AMC backplane.

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Expansion Board supports 3.5 in. LCD panel on mobile devices.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:45:03 -0500

Palo35 expansion board, part of Overo(TM) computer-on-module series, allows engineers to add 3.5 in. LG LCD with resistive touchscreen overlay at 16 bpp through 60-pin FPC connector. Board features USB Host, USB OTG, audio in/out, and 40-pin unpopulated standard header for PWM, I<sup>2</sup>C, SPI, A/D, processor control, GPIO, and analog signals. It also includes cell battery backup and accelerometer.

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PROFINET-IRT Interface features Siemens ERTEC-200 processor.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 08:42:10 -0500

Combining Profinet interface with IRT functions according to Class C standard, Anybus-S Profinet-IRT interface includes analog/digital components and 2-port real-time switch. Integrating 2 SC-RJ fiber optic connectors for physical network connection, embedded communication module features dual-port RAM-based hardware and software interface, with interchangeability facilitated by 16-pin RJ11 connector. Fiber optic transmission enables high immunity to EM disturbances.

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Digital Modbus I/O Module has user-configurable design.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 08:39:35 -0500

Offered in DIN rail package with 3.6 x 2.7 in. form factor, WM3000 lets users configure all of its 8 channels as any combination of inputs, outputs, or low-frequency pulse counters for industrial automation and process control applications. It supports Modbus RTU protocol over 2-wire RS-485 bus and can interface with any third-party Modbus master device. Scalable design allows for 247 expansion modules to be multi-dropped to one Modbus master device with RJ45 connector.

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IP67-Rated EtherCAT Module employs XFC technology.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 08:36:54 -0500

Suited for installation outside of control cabinets, EP1258 EtherCAT Box detects digital input signals with temporal resolution of 1 ns directly on machine. This allows reaction times to be shortened, independent of control cycle, while fast events can be detected and processed further without requiring special hardware. Featuring 8 digital inputs, box supports XFC (eXtreme Fast Control) technology in compliance with time stamp method.

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Output Module targets access control systems.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 08:29:24 -0500

Adding 8 form C control relay outputs to IEI Max3 or MiniMax 3 access control system, Max 3 Output Module enables customers to handle variety of applications, including elevator control, handicapped door control, and controlling or triggering camera or DVR upon card read or PIN code. Software controlled using Hub Manager Professional v8.0, module includes power LED and individual relay status LEDs, plus ability to specify custom name and time value for each of 8 outputs.

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JTAG/Boundary Scan DIO Module is based on PXI bus.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 08:29:21 -0500

Comprised of PXI-supported Interface Module (IFM) and offset Core Module (CM), PXI 5396/FXT-x supports structural JTAG/Boundary Scan Test and dynamic I/O operations up to 100 MHz for execution of functional tests in critical environments. Distance between modules can be up to 2 m without loss of performance, and 96 single-ended channels are configurable as input, output, and tri-state. Programmable from 1.8-5 V, I/O allows individual pull/up and pull/down adjustments for each channel.

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I/O Modules feature IP67 rating for harsh environments.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 08:42:40 -0500

Designed for use with Modbus TCP/IP or EtherNet/IP, Advantys ETB I/O Modules combine functionality of block I/O with embedded 2-port Ethernet switch and are used in situations where I/O is mounted directly on equipment, without requiring enclosure. Typical applications include machining, assembly, material handling, and any outdoor applications exposed to moisture or dust.

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PMC Module is MIL-STD-1553 and STANAG 3838 compliant.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 08:30:35 -0500

Offering up to 4 channels of STANAG 3838 or MIL-STD-1553 compatible connectivity, VM1553 IEEE1386-compatible device allows each channel to be individually configured for bus controller, remote terminal, bus monitor operations, or extended RT/BM. Unit requires less than 2 W for single 1553 channel and PCI interface functions with 3.3 or 5 V signaling. Operating in -40 to +85°C temperatures, module is configurable for direct or transformer-coupled interface via same pins on P14 connector.

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I/O Module offers PC/104 interface for ADLINK SBC.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 08:30:34 -0500

Ampro by ADLINK MiniModule SIO, designed for Ampro by ADLINK CoreModule® 730, provides PC/104 interface as well as 4 serial ports, including 2 via DB-9 connectors supporting RS-232/422/485 and 2 via pin headers supporting RS-232. It also includes shared parallel port and floppy pin header, PS/2 mouse and keyboard pin headers, and 2 USB 2.0 ports. Ruggedized SUMIT I/O module measures 90 x 96 mm and operates in temperatures from -40 to +85°C.

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Ruggedized I/O Platforms have fanless, cable-free design.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 08:32:50 -0500

Matrix MXE-1000 provides general I/O - GbE, COM, and USB ports - in addition to dedicated GbE and 1394b interfaces, while Matrix MXC-2000 series includes configurations of 2 PCI slots or one PCI slot and one PCIe® slot. Based on Intel® Atom® N270, both series offer 5 G vibration tolerance and -20 to +70°C operating range. All connectors and components are mounted directly onto PCB, eliminating internal wiring, and PCI/PCIe cards can be installed or removed by loosening one screw.

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PCI-104 Module has isolated digital I/O for embedded systems.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 08:32:05 -0500

Supporting high-voltage isolation of 2,500 Vdc on each I/O channel, 32-channel digital I/O PCI-104 module Model PCM-3730I resists noise interference and ensures accurate I/O data. PCI-104 interface allows for stacking different modules together in compact system such as embedded computing platform. With input range of 5-30 Vdc, module is suited for applications with 12 or 24 Vdc input voltage. It supports Windows 2000, Windows XP, and WinCE 5.0/6.0.

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I/O System provides professional A/V connectivity.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 08:29:01 -0500

Housed in portable breakout box, Matrox MXO2 LE offers HDMI, SDI, and analog I/O device for Mac based on Matrox MXO2 that streamlines editing with Apple Final Cut Studio on Mac Pros and MacBook Pros. System provides 10-bit real-time hardware up/down/cross conversion on capture and output, and is also available with Matrox MAX technology for faster than real-time H.264 encoding using professional application such as Apple Compressor or Telestream Episode.

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Carrier Board enables power densities up to 30 W/XMC.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 08:30:07 -0500

Supporting range of I/O options, PEX441 Rugged 6U VPX XMC Carrier Card integrates array of XMC modules into distributed, fabric-based architecture. Thermal load can be spread across multiple system slots for air- and conduction-cooled applications supporting high compute density. Unit can accommodate 1 or 2 XMCs. Available in 5 build levels suitable for benign through to harsh environments, it is optionally compliant with VITA 48/REDI specification for rugged systems.

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Digitizer PCI Cards can record up to 5 sec.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 08:37:49 -0500

Featuring 2 analog inputs, UF3-3242 can sample at 500 MS/sec on 1 channel or 250 MS/sec on both channels simultaneously, while Model UF3-3240 is single-channel card that samples at up to 500 MS/sec. Both 12-bit cards include 128 MS memory, expandable to 2 GS, allowing measurement time of 5 sec on 1 channel at 500 MS/sec. Featuring 5 multi-purpose connectors, units have digital I/O lines programmable as digital inputs that are synchronous with analog channels or as synchronous digital I/O lines.

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I/O System features IP67 housing for harsh environments.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 08:33:37 -0500

Suited for wet, dusty, and harsh locations, EP1258 EtherCAT® Box can be installed directly on machines, outside of control cabinet. Box detects digital input signals with resolution of 1 nsec, allowing reaction times to be minimized and very fast events to be detected and processed. Measuring 126 x 30 x 26.5 mm, EP1258 provides 8 digital inputs, 100 Mbit/s performance, and supports eXtreme Fast Control® technology in compliance with time stamp method.

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