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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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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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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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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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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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Control Panel utilizes SMS and text messages.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 08:31:15 -0500

With XT Series Burglary/Fire/Door Access Panel, end users can issue common commands via cell phone text messages, including arming or disarming system. SMS/text messaging capability also lets users selectively subscribe to alerts when system is armed and disarmed, and/or any alarms occur. Each XT panel manages up to 6 areas and supports up to 8 keypad addresses. Message destination addresses have been expanded to 48 characters to accommodate additional cellular service carriers.

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Industrial Control Panel has modular design.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 13 May 2009 08:27:45 -0500

Allowing user to configure their control panel online, OPAL modular industrial interface panel can control machines and other fabrication equipment. Available with 5.7, 10.4, or 12.1 in. display, it panel comes optional with or without resistive touchscreen, emergency button, and key lock system. Control panel can be integrated into existing machines, and offers choice of labeling each key individually using EasyLabel Software.

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Camera Control Console integrates HD/SD-SDI switching.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 13 May 2009 08:27:37 -0500

As live broadcast production console producing only one frame of delay, ProductionVIEW HD-SDI delivers HD-SDI and SD-SDI video switching, video mixing, and automated control functionality. Control surfaces includes broadcast-style, 3-axis Hall effect jJoystick with twist handle zoom control as well as separate pan, tilt, and speed control knobs. There are 6 discrete auto-sensing RS-232 camera control ports and 12 camera pre-sets per camera for storing frequent shots.

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Control System accelerates NC joining module setup.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 06 May 2009 08:30:18 -0500

With force-displacement monitoring, NC Compact System facilitates setup/operation of electromechanical NC joining modules that can automate standard joining processes, such as pressing bearings onto shafts. As closed system, it reduces susceptibility to faults and aids integration into existing control environments. In addition to IndraDrive servo controller, system consists of firmware (NC Compact (Type 2159A)) and operating panel (Type 2158A) with 5.7 in. TFT touchscreen display.

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Front Panels also act as heat sinks.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 08:28:58 -0500

Aluminum based black anodized Elma front panel heat sinks dissipate heat while covering open sections of enclosure. Cooling fin extrusion has width of 42 HP and comes in 1U high increments. Each fin is built upon 1.5 HP pitch to leave enough space in between for screw heads. Heat sink front panels come in various sizes and configurations, but are specifically designed for 19 in. technology. EMC versions with mounting bracket for gaskets are also available.

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Command and Communication Consoles suit rugged applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 08:31:02 -0500

Accommodating straight, L, or U-shaped style floor layouts, rugged command and communication console is designed for military/aerospace, mobile broadcast, law enforcement/HSS, and emergency services applications. Units can be ruggedized by including thicker gauge aluminum frames, extra mounting and supports, cross bracing for enclosures, spot welding, and T-frame supports. Removable sides, rear, and top panels facilitate installation.

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Digital Communicator adds cellular to burglary/access panels.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 08:38:08 -0500

Designed to mount remotely up to 250 ft from panel, CellComRT Module enables XR100/500 Series Access/Burglary/Fire panels to include cellular communication, and provides fully supervised alarm communication path over GSM/GPRS network. Users are protected from unexpectedly high cell phone charges with cellular data throttling. Communicator can be powered directly from panel using provided 4-wire harness or from optional 12 Vdc plug-in power supply.

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HMI Touch Panels meet type 4/4X indoor enclosure ratings.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 08:33:00 -0500

Providing TFT color displays, Simatic Basic touch panels come in 10 in. model with function keys and 15 in. XVGA resolution model. Compact 4 in. model TP 177B supports 480 x 272 pixel widescreen resolution and includes 4 configurable function keys and built-in Profinet/Ethernet and Profibus/MPI communication ports. Designed on Windows CE operating system, MP 177B 6 in. multipurpose HMI can run Simatic WinAC PC-based control software along with standard WinCC HMI panel software.

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Mobile Data Terminal suits vehicle-mount applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 08:32:10 -0500

Facilitating in-vehicle communication and control, Model TREQ-M4 utilizes Windows® Embedded CE v6.0 operating system and features 4.3 in., 480 x 272 pixel color TFT LCD with resistive touch screen. Terminal includes 2 serial ports, 2 USB 1.1 full-speed host ports, 10/100Base-T wired Ethernet, and 4-key lighted elastomeric keypad. Bluetooth, magnetic card reader, and additional USB host port are available as optional features.

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Machine Operator Interface integrates color touchscreen.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 08:29:48 -0500

Able to be customized to each Standard-Knapp machine, smart Operator Interface is graphically driven and utilizes color touchscreen technology to offer intuitive machine control. Computer-aided fault recovery minimizes mean time to recover (MTR) and promotes efficiency for 24/7 applications in food and beverage industries. Along with color-coded alerts, features include machine history display, detailed help screens, and picture-based product selection screen.

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Electric Switch Panel features water-resistant construction.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 08:34:07 -0500

Constructed of aluminum with anodized finish, Alpha Panel System is suited for automotive, marine, military, and various industrial applications. Modular, heavy-duty panel is both water- and oil-resistant with illuminated indicators. Unit is expandable and also comes in custom configurations.

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