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Network Interface Card
October 10, 2003 9:39 am | Thales Computers | Product Releases | CommentsThe PMC ATM Network Interface Card is designed to provide compliance with wide area network (WAN) standards for asynchronous transfer mode network solutions. The unit can help engineers meet the demand for third generation (3G) wireless and broadband Internet applications.
Industrial Switch Controls
October 10, 2003 9:39 am | Eao Switch Corp. | Product Releases | CommentsA selection of easy-installation industrial switches is available for human machine interface applications. Series 71 is suitable for applications where behind-panel depth is limited.
Machine Cylinder
October 10, 2003 9:39 am | Imi Norgren | Product Releases | CommentsCombining functionality with performance, the smart cylinder is designed to deliver a wealth of benefits to the machine design engineer. Suitable for use in most machine building applications, the unit is compliant to ISO and VDMA 24562 standards within the VDMA envelope.
Touch Control
October 10, 2003 9:39 am | Tyco Electronics | Product Releases | CommentsThe Padless Touch Sensor (PTS) is a solid-state touch control technology that uses patented signal generation and detection to provide an alternative to other switch technologies such as membrane switches, mechanical keyboards, and solid-state keyboards.
Ultrasonic Sensor (6899)
October 10, 2003 9:39 am | Migatron Corp. | Product Releases | CommentsThe high-speed RPS-400-6 ultrasonic sensor is designed for short ranges of 2-6 in. Its small size of 0.75 x 2 x 1.5 in. makes it suitable for use in tight locations. It is not affected by changes in target color or material. It comes standard with background suppression.
Terminal Blocks (6897)
October 10, 2003 9:39 am | Molex Incorporated | Product Releases | CommentsThese 35 Series, 3.5-mm Pluggable Beau Eurostyle terminal blocks are designed to reduce valuable PC board space and to benefit from an industry standard mating interface and rising cage clamp termination.
Serial Communications Bridge
October 10, 2003 9:39 am | Z-World | Product Releases | CommentsThe EMI500 Serial-Ethernet Bridge is a device that converts multipoint serial communications to a TCP/IP network. The unit connects to and network enables as many as four RS-232 serial devices simultaneously, while also acting as master on a multidrop RS485 network.
Modular Conveyor System
October 10, 2003 9:39 am | Dynamic Conveyors Corp. | Product Releases | CommentsThe DynaCon Conveyor System offers flexible modularity. The conveyors include metal detection, a tote stacking system, heavy-duty motor and take-up modules, a leg set design, and rubber drive flights.
Process Control Software
October 10, 2003 9:39 am | Sterling-Pcu | Product Releases | CommentsSterlingView software is designed to provide users with a real-time process control and integral data acquisition and recording system. It can log machine and process faults and provide operators with diagnostic information.
Capacitive Signal Conditioners
October 10, 2003 9:39 am | Pcb Piezotronics, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsModel 478A16 and 478A17 multichannel capacitive signal conditioners offer operation of 16 simultaneous channels in a 19-in. rack mountable chassis.
Single-board Computer (6895)
October 10, 2003 9:39 am | Arista Corp. | Product Releases | CommentsThe SBC-8400VL single-board computer incorporates the 865G chipset memory controller hub and supports a Pentium 4 processor. Extra features included are an ISA high drive, PCI to ISA bridge, a MicroAGP socket, and an ATX 12 V power connector.
Long-range Sensor
October 10, 2003 9:39 am | Lmi | Product Releases | CommentsThe Long Range Laser Twin Sensor has long-range measurement capabilities and a long standoff distance. It tracks object displacements or running profiles at speeds of up to 200 kHz. The long-range capability of the sensor allows users more maneuverability for fast moving, long-range measurements.
Signal Generator
October 10, 2003 9:39 am | Novatech Instruments Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe Model DDS8p is a frequency and phase agile signal generator that output sine, cosine, and TTL signals simultaneously from 100 Hz to 120 MHz in 1 µHz steps. The fast parallel binary interface allows the frequency and phase to be switched in 600 ns.
Rib And Roller Belts
October 10, 2003 9:39 am | Intralox Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe Series 2400 Raised Rib belts are designed to eliminate the need for tight, unforgiving radius measurements. The new belts' tall interior deck allows packages to overhang the sides of the belt without snagging or disorienting on the edge hold down wearstrip.
Configuring Industrial Radios With Convenience
October 10, 2003 9:38 am | Articles | CommentsIn the past, most industrial radios have been configured using a radio's dedicated programming DB9 serial port. The method could be problematic, however, especially in the field, because newer laptop computers do not feature serial ports. Now, there is a new way to accomplish this configuration.
