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EM/Mifare Control Terminal enhances commercial automation.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:44:53 -0500

Compatible with EM or Mifare cards and tags, RISC-based ACT-457A is all-in-one controller and proximity reader with Windows® CE v5.0 pre-installed. It features 5.7 in. color touchscreen with 640 x 480 resolution and can be set-up and programmed without additional on-site computer. Along with built-in RFID reader, other features include RMI Alchemy(TM) chip with Media Acceleration Engine, 2W speakers, bi-directional microphone, and 300K pixel webcam.

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Data Center Cabinet offers zero-U patching options.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:44:48 -0500

Optimizing data center space, VersaPOD Data Center Cabinet Solution is available with end of row Zero-U patching and cable management options. End of row vertical panels mount between cabinet's corner posts and side panels, allowing four 1U patch panels or fiber enclosures to be mounted vertically. These panels may be mounted on both ends and in front and rear of cabinet, providing 16U of mounting space. To facilitate routing, cable management fingers can be mounted alongside each Zero-U panel.

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Operator Interface Panels feature 6 in. color displays.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:39:39 -0500

Equipped with 320 x 240 resolution QVGA display, which supports up to 65,536 colors, C-more Model EA7-T6CL-R features analog resistive touch screen that supports unlimited touch areas, 2 USB ports, serial PLC interface, and 10 MB project memory. Additional capabilities on C-more Model EA7-T6CL include Ethernet 10/100 base-T communication port, remote Internet access, and data logging. Both are NEMA 4/4X, IP65 compliant and include LED backlight.

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Pump Control Panel controls pressure in irrigation applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 08:41:02 -0500

VFDC-1300 is equipped with variable frequency drive in NEMA 3R enclosure with circuit breaker, VFDC-1300 controller, and pressure transmitter. It can be configured for simplex, duplex or triplex pump control. Factory-tested and pre-programmed, control panel features built in PID control with sleep function, fill pipe function, smf dry run protection with automatic re-start after pre-set time.

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Graphical Interface Software provides device management.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 08:41:08 -0500

Part of AMS® Suite: Intelligent Device Manager, Device Dashboards provide clear view of everything users need to evaluate, diagnose, and configure field devices. Each has embedded expert guidance to streamline most important and frequent tasks performed by plant operations, engineering, and maintenance personnel. Powered by Electronic Device Description Language, dashboards function independent of protocol and present data in similar user experience regardless of device.

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Custom Analog Interface controls vehicle electronics.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 08:37:53 -0500

PowerGate 1000 provides choice of switch types and dashboard looks for marine, construction, truck, bus, lawn and garden, industrial, and emergency vehicle applications. Rugged unit includes 10 switch inputs with indicators and can accept switching to ground or system voltage or accept input from hall effect device. Operating in temperatures from -40 to 185°F, IP67-rated product supports CAN, J1939, NMEA 2000, RVC, and RS485-based systems.

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Touchscreen Operator Interface includes PC software option.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 08:42:45 -0500

Designed for monitoring In-Sight® vision systems, VisionView v1.2 expands choices available to users for customizing display and capturing application data and adds option to run operator interface on PC. Pan and zoom capability enables close examination of defective parts, and production line operators can download images of failed parts automatically to an external storage device. Parameter changes can be saved directly to existing job or renamed as new job.

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Gas Flow Calibration System offers low uncertainties.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 08:35:53 -0500

Enabling users to achieve ±0.125% of reading flow measurement uncertainty, molbox1+ flow terminal performs DAQ and processing functions necessary to determine flow through connected molbloc element. The molbloc-L laminar flow elements and molbloc-S sonic nozzle flow elements are offered in different flow path sizes to cover flow ranges from 1 sccm to 5000 slm. System is viable for in-situ flow meter calibrations because it fits easily on calibration cart.

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Fuel Rating Units are offered with digital control panel.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 08:32:52 -0500

CFR® octane rating units are available with XCP(TM) Digital Octane Panel option, helps increase productivity and consistent inter-operator test results while reducing staff training periods and potential for error. Along with automatically generated data recording and fuel rating files that are stored in MS Excel® format, features include touchscreen GUI that includes prompts, automated calculations, on-screen reports, and data logging capabilities.

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Operator Interface Terminals offer multi-language support.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 08:29:04 -0500

Available in 7 and 10 in. diagonal display sizes, Silver Series supports serial and Ethernet communications with multiple controllers. Graphic, touchscreen terminals include more than 30 drivers for communicating with devices, as well as USB, SD card, data logging, and password security. Offering variety of built-in screen objects, EasyBuilder5000 programming software comes complete with online simulator.

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Graphic HMIs come in widescreen and high-resolution versions.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 08:35:46 -0500

Models HMI5100N and HMI5100T (with Ethernet) are 800 x 480 pixel, 65K Color, 10.2 in. TFT widescreen displays that employ 400 MHz CPU with 128 MB Flash and 64 MB DRAM. With resolution of 800 x 600 pixels, HMI5104XH 10.4 in. Hi-Res Graphic operator interface utilizes 500 MHz CPU with 256 MB Flash and 256 MB DRAM. This solution can also run video media player. All models incorporate Ethernet, USB, and serial ports as well as 4-wire analog resistive touchcreen.

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Network Cabling System enables 60 sec termination.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 08:33:25 -0500

Based on 10 Gb/s capable Z-MAX 6A platform, unshielded Category 6 Z-MAX System utilizes linear termination module, which allows conductors to be laced into position without crossing pairs. Outlet's noise resistance enables ultra-high density patching, allowing Z-MAX 6 modular patch panels to support up to 48 ports in 1U of rack or cabinet space. Available in flat and angled configurations, Z-MAX 6 patch panels feature modular Quick-Snap panel design.

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Touchscreen Control Panel has 3 RS-232/RS-485 ports.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 08:38:38 -0500

Featuring 15 in. bright XGA resolution touchscreen that displays over 32,000 colors, QX751 is suited for distributed control systems, food processing, robotics, and automatic transfer power systems. It has compact FLASH® onboard storage, embedded Ethernet, USB B port for programming, and offers full alarming package, snap-on I/O with optional backpacks, and PLC/drive protocols. Web-enabled device features cast aluminum chassis and comes with Cscape Software.

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Console Servers provide universal IT device management.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 08:30:04 -0500

Available in 3 models with 16 or 48 RJ45 serial ports, IP console servers enable 50 concurrent users to securely access over 1,000 devices through single IP address. Models B096-048 and B096-016 feature full management LAN support and include built-in router, firewall, and DHCP server, plus dual Ethernet ports. Model B092-016 features embedded PowerAlert Network Management System software capable of controlling up to 250 UPS systems and PDUs.

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Starter Kit facilitates HMI, intelligent sensor development.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 08:28:39 -0500

MPLAB Starter Kit for PIC24H MCUs (part No. DM240021) includes everything needed to develop and evaluate HMIs and intelligent sensor processing for embedded designs. It is based on 16-bit MCU (PIC24HJ128GP504) and also includes OLED array display supported by Microchip Graphics Library, audio and speech playback capability, and user-input capabilities. Additional components include tri-axial analog accelerometer interfaced to PIC24H and application examples.

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Surge Protector Panel protects communications equipment.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 08:28:18 -0500

Featuring four Category 5E/6 Ethernet surge protector modules, 1U 19 in. Model RMSP-CAT6-4 employs ultra-low capacitance semiconductors ensuring optimal frequency response and return loss for 4 data pairs on each line under surge protection. Replaceable modules allow field repair in event of catastrophic surge event. Unit is 802.3af PoE compatible for normal or reverse polarity systems and can be used with 10/100/1000 attached devices such as switches, routers, access points, and IP phones.

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Touchpanel Media Center offers room scheduling solution.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 08:29:34 -0500

Providing single-wire installation, 4.3 in. wall-mount Model TPMC-4SM delivers room control, power, and communication via Ethernet. As standalone touchpanel, unit features direct network connectivity with RoomView(TM) Server Edition software to provide enterprise room scheduling. Users can view room calendars and check availability status of all rooms throughout buildings and reserve rooms in real time. Applications include classrooms, conference rooms, and hotel rooms.

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Touch Panel PC is designed for RFID access control.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 08:33:41 -0500

Built on low power, low heat x86 Intel® 910GMLE and Intel® 945GSE chipsets, fanless 8.4 in. SVGA RFID panel PC ACT-08A reads both MIFARE and EM tags and transponders. It comes with RFID reader digital camera, microphone, 2 speakers, built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth module. Suited for RFID automated parking control systems and healthcare applications, PC features IP64 compliant front panels with anti-shock and anti-vibration shields for protection against vandalism and harsh environments.

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Loading Dock Controllers use touch-based interface.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 08:29:09 -0500

Blue Genius(TM) Touch Control Panels feature smart-touch keypad with multilingual visual display that promotes safety and efficiency at loading docks. Workers can manage all connected loading dock equipment - levelers, vehicle restraints, doors, communications lights, safety accessories - from one panel and make sure each piece of equipment is in proper position before others are activated. MPU-based solutions integrate network communications bus and provide programmable menu options.

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Console Drawer features 2 or 4 LCD displays and KVM switch.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 08:30:46 -0500

Built on heavy-duty metal sliding rails and lightweight heavy-duty chassis, 1U rack mounted SMK120/140 is fitted with two 13.3 in. or four 8.4 in. flat panel LCD displays, full QWERTY keyboard, and 2-button touchpad. Each unit can monitor display from 4 devices simultaneously. Built-in quick keyboard/touchpad switches make console drawer suited for medium to large-scale computer rooms common to computer telephony, SANs, security monitoring, and web server applications.

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