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Monthly Discussion
The Wireless
RF Market continues to
expand and evolve with MasTec right in the middle of it.
This month we have added several
new wireless offerings to our list, see preliminary info below.
1/ GSM
SCADA Power:- GSM continues to expand with more product
differentiation taking place, more sophisicated products, like
a new Scada based Power GSM monitoring and reporting GSM system.
2/ BlueTooth:-
continues to expand. Have a look at the new KC Wirefree modules
and products. Now get a fully compliant BT 1.2 module the size
of a stamp, amazing. more...
3/ CDMA/GSM
Wavecom Equivalent RF Modules:-We now have evaluation kits in NZ and
we would like more OEMs to start looking at this hardware. Significant
cost savings are available to all OEM manufacturers.
4/ GSM,
GPRS, Ethernet, Telephone Modems to Network IP:- We now
have a new concept for M2M and remote device management (RDM)
systems based on GSM, GPRS, Ethernet, Telephone Modems to Network
IP
etc. The NetBiter RDM enables engineers to network-enable
devices anywhere in the world, and integrate them into the enterprise.
Sweden-based IntelliCom
Technical...Tip of the Month
UPS Systems
A Very Good
Start
Before you connect your new UPS
to the computer etc. Always Do This.
Charge the UPS battery, by plugging the UPS into the AC mains
and leave it charging for at least 8 hours. This will give the
UPS battery an excellent start in it’s service for you.
Gently with
the Batteries
After the charge, connect the
computer to the UPS. Next, power up the UPS and then the computer,
then turn the AC mains power off at the wall. The computer will
now run off the UPS battery. Verify that everything on the computer
runs correctly and then turn back on the wall AC mains. Don’t
run the computer too long off the battery, always be gentle to
the battery and it will be your life line when you need it. Don’t
see how long the computer will run off the battery and let it
run until it stops, if it runs for 5-10 minutes that should be
sufficient for any shut down procedure except large servers.
Battery life is determined by several factors but the biggest
factor is how badly abused they are, deep discharges will shorten
the life.
more...
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Software Trends...Best of the Month
Softwire - LabVIEW
- DasyLab
National Instruments of Texas
are now the owners of all three softwares:- DasyLab, LabVIEW
and Softwire.
All three pieces of software
are excellent for development, with each having a different approach
to the same thing.
DasyLab from MeasX, is easy to
program, less of a programming tool than Softwire and LabVIEW
and more function based. However the list of functions is huge
making most things possible and easily. This si great for beginners
or people who don't program alot. We see it fitting in research
labs, factory systems or Cal labs etc where DAQ, control, monitoring,
logging and Alarming are required.
Softwire is slick, it is graphical
like Dasylab but makes .NET code and runs nicely in VB. This
is an excellent combination as it allows very low level coding
inside VB if required, in our experience rarely though but it
is there and it does mke nice code that is MS VB complinat .NET.
Softwire was free, it now costs, so if you missed the free version,
bad luck, you have to be quick. The cost is still very good value
for a very large piece of software. The latest version is easier
to install adn run, with no keys etc.
LabVIEW is still very popular,
MasTec uses it regularly for small to large projects, as we know
it so well. LabVIEW makes binaries from the graphical program
directly and these run in a runtime environment like VB. There
are no intermediate codes. If you do need lower level programming
again very rare you can write a new function and link to LabVIEW.
In fact you can use the NI C Development Suite to do this and
it makes all the links for you.
Softwire
and DasyLaband
LabVIEW
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Company... Best Company of the Month
+
We announced this previously but now the merger is well underway
and needs a re-look.
Digi International Acquires Rabbit
Semiconductor
Digi International®
Inc. (Nasdaq: DGII) today announced the acquisition of Rabbit
Semiconductor,
Inc., formerly Z-World®, Inc., a privately
held corporation and the manufacturer of the popular Rabbit®
line of microprocessors and microprocessor - based core modules
and Z-World single board computers. The acquisition is a merger
transaction for $49 million of cash.
Rabbit products
are primarily applied to endpoint devices and applications such
as sensors, meters, vending machines, card readers, and scales.
There are very stringent power, physical size, and software code
size constraints often associated with these kinds of devices.
By contrast, Digi products, including Digi’s
ConnectCore™
and Digi
Connect ME™
embedded modules and NetSilicon’s
Net + ARM
microprocessors, are typically used in integration point devices
such as access control systems, alarm system controllers, HVAC
controllers, industrial drives, as well as more complex endpoint
devices such as kiosks, industrial printers, RFID readers, and
security cameras. Requirements for these devices typically include
higher data speeds, larger and more complex software, and often
a graphical user interface.
"This acquisition
represents one plus one equals ten," said Glen Allmendinger,
President of Harbor Research, a consulting and research firm
tracking the device networking and pervasive computing markets.
"Customers in a wide range of industries and applications
will benefit from Digi’s and Rabbit’s complementary
skills, products and market reach. Rabbit provides networking
solutions for endpoint devices that support many simple I/Os
and sensors. Digi is the market leader in providing networking
solutions for more sophisticated devices like industrial controllers
and communications gateways. The combination of these two competencies
provides customers a partner who can supply easy-to-integrate
embedded networking solutions for both of these needs. Combining
these leaders in the embedded device networking arena should
lead to significant growth and value creation."
With the Rabbit
acquisition, Digi now has the widest range of embedded device
networking solutions in the industry. Device manufacturers can
select from a menu of microprocessors, operating systems, microprocessor-based
modules and single board computers, to best fit their application,
volume, cost, and time to market requirements.
For our customers,
this means MasTec now has the widest range of embedded device
networking solutions in the industry, so do talk to us about
embedding. We are selling into the market 10K+ embedded systems
/ year
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Short Product
Note:-
If you are one
of our Rabbit 3000 microprocessors chip customers, note all new
shipments of chips now are lead free and compliant with European
lead free standards and they have the same form and function
and price of the original chips.
The new part number: 20-668-0011
RCM3365-RCM3375
RabbitCore – Removable - Memory Core Module
The RCM3365
and RCM3375 RabbitCore modules present a new form of embedded
flexibility with removable “hot-swappable” memory cards. Supporting on-board 16
MB NAND Flash as well as memory cards of up to 128 MB, these
RabbitCore modules are ideal for data intensive applications
requiring low-power operation.
RabbitWeb:
HTTP/HTML Rapid Web Development Extension for Embedded Devices
Read and write
program variables remotely, while eliminating complex CGI programming
Easily create controls such as pull-down menus or control buttons
Ensure valid input values and proper user authorization
Elegantly indicate input errors for easy correction
10X reduction in CGI programming and debugging time
File Allocation Table
(FAT) File System: Ready to Run Flash Based File System
Works with Dynamic
C® HTTP server to reliably update content
Reliable storage: data bases and web pages
Supports battery backed wear-reducing cache system to protect
file system during power loss
The RCM3365 requires FAT 2.10 or above.
Secure Socket Layer (SSL):
HTTPS Security for 8-Bit Embedded Devices
Fast processing
of complex encryption algorithms: up to 120 Kbits/sec
Supports HTTPS with SSL version 3 and Transport Layer Security
(TLS) vs. 1
Royalty and license free with digital certificate creation utility
Secure existing web application in minutes with < 10 lines
of code
Short Design Cycle Advantages
Ideal for network enabling Security & Access Systems, Home
Automation, HVAC Systems, and Industrial Controls
Reduces time-to-market by months
Lots of storage with safe, secure firmware and data transfers
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Process... Product of the Month
Rabbit... Touch Screens
Colour
LCD Touch Screen Kit
Color Touchscreen
Application Kit
The Reach
Technology Color Touchscreen with a RabbitCore creates an application
kit that provides embedded process systems integrators, the ability
to add advanced interface functionality to embedded systems.
Color touchscreens provide real-time feedback, allowing for better
control in industrial-automation applications.
The Color Touchscreen
Application Kit provides all the necessary tools to incorporate
a color touchscreen into a Rabbit-based embedded system.
RCM3720 RabbitCore
The Rabbit
3000 microprocessor-based RCM3720 core module is designed for
Ethernet/Internet applications, and features 512K Flash / 256K
SRAM, 4 serial ports, and an extremely small footprint (2.95"
× 1.20" / 75 × 30 mm).
Controller and
TFT Color Touch Screen
The Reach
Technology SLCD controller allows an LCD graphic display to be
accessed as an intelligent serial device. Text can be written
to the display and graphic images shown by using high-level commands.
The touchscreen interface enables buttons to be defined on-screen,
and return a serial string when touched. User-defined bitmaps
provide a modern-looking interface, and include tabbed document
interface pages and many different types of controls, such as
radio buttons and check boxes.
Industrial Enclosure
This steel
enclosure holds the SLCD board, industrial 12-24 V DC power supply,
and the Hitachi 5.7" panel. The unit supports either RS-232
or RS-485 communications. The enclosure is easily mounted and
waterproof.
Design Advantages
Ideal for
network-enabling security and access systems, remote automation,
data logging, and industrial controls when coupled with RabbitWeb,
FAT File System and SSL software modules
Color touchscreen adds a modern look to an embedded system
Complete microprocessor, on-board memory, royalty-free TCP/IP
stack, and hundreds of sample programs reduce time-to-market
by months
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Distributed Control... Product of the Month
B&B... Power over Ethernet (PoE)
Serial Server
with Power-over-Ethernet
Enable
legacy equipment to full LAN operation and eliminate power supply
and cord clutter.
Benefits
of PoE
Using PoE, power is injected by the Ethernet switch, or an Ethernet
midspan device onto the Ethernet cable itself. With PoE, specially
designed Ethernet devices can draw their power through the Ethernet
cable, eliminating the need for separate wall transformers and
power cords.
Advancing
PoE
B&B Electronics has adopted PoE technology and is advancing
its application by using Power-over-Ethernet to power both the
ethernet serial servers and the serial device itself.
PoE innovation
Selectable power: While these units comply fully with the IEEE
802.3af standard governing PoE transmissions, there is no standard
for the power to serial devices such as bar code scanners, slip
printers or other devices. This creates a challenge for the system
integrator, VAR, OEM and customer. To counter this, variable
voltage levels are built into the serial servers, selectable
by switch or the built-in web server (PESV1A only).
They can meet
virtually any DC voltage requirement, with power up to 4 W.
Benefits
RJ45 10/100BaseT
auto-sensing interfaces
Supports the IEEE 802.3af standard for Power-over-Ethernet
Simple plug & play operation
Single RS-232, DB9 serial interface
Adjustable output power: 47 W, selectable at 5, 9 or 12 VDC (PESV1A)
Compact size: PES1A: 3.8 x 1.7 x 0.9 in, PESV1A: 5.1 x 3.3 x
1.1 in
Specifications
LAN interface:
IEEE 802.3af
10/100 Mbps auto-detecting: 10BaseT, 100BaseTX
Protocols supported: TCP, IP, ARP, DHCP, Telnet, HTTP, UDP, ICMP
Connectors:
LAN: RJ45 - 8 pin
Serial: DB9 male
Power output: terminal block
LEDs: Power (PESV1A), Ethernet connections, LAN link, data activity
Operating temperature: 0° to 60° C
Management: Console port, Telnet, web browser
Client software: Virtual COM port driver, manager software
Communication mode: Virtual COM port mode, direct IP mode, pair
mode
Power input: 48 VDC
*** Patent Pending ***
more....
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Comms... Product of the Month
Topsccc... Industrial Ethernet
The use of Industrial
Ethernet has become a byword for forward thinking industrial
networking in the 21st Century. Many of our companies start building
products in the mid 90's, with OPTO 22 taking ght elead witht
heir Snap System.
The Industrial
Ethernet Book has been at the forefront of this revolution, with
editorial reflecting the latest news and technology from this
exciting marketplace. This publication is constantly broadening
its coverage to include Ethernet TCP/IP applications, enterprise
and internet connectivity, wireless networking and embedded networking
and will continue to include the definitive directory of Industrial
Ethernet products and services, supported by this rich and vibrant
website devoted to the same market sectors.
The mission is
to stimulate new avenues of thought in connectivity for factory
automation, building automation and process control.
more..
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Power...
Product
of the Month
Soltec... Floor and Rackmount UPSs
AHA series
UPS
Simple, we will beat any price
in NZ for Sinewave UPSs with our excellent Soltec Units, ask
us.
We have stocked, 1, 2, 3, 5,
6 KVA units
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Sale... Item of the Month
Soltec...600VA UPS $99 +GST +Shutdown
Software
- Dealers now
bundle with PC sales!!
- End Users, why
be with out protection now.??
- Soltec Promate
Line Interactive 600VA UPS
This UPS will suit one PC with an LCD or CRT monitor,
- If you
purchase ten UPSs, the price will be $95 +GST
- Ask about the
bundles on 400 and 800VA Promates also.
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Integration Project... Completed July
SWS...
Roof Testing
System
Smart Works Systems
has just completed the design and build of the first automated
Roof Testing System in Oceania.
This system has
the ability to measure deflection, load and pressure.
It is undergoing
extensive testing at present in various locations around NZ at
present.
Tests include
three point deflection, concentrated loading, static uplift,
cyclic uplift.
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LabVIEW Course... Q4 2005
Still
opportunity to Register for the LabVIEW Basics Course... Register now please
The course will
cover LabVIEW 6, 6.1 and 7.0, 7.1.
Course Books
will be NI's and Bishop's plus DSP if required..
Instructor is
Hitul Shah, our integration manager and heavy duty programmer.
Location MasTec's
site Auckland.
We have several
already booked, we need a few more yet.
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