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Hot Product this Month

The MaxStream XBee Professional Developers Kit includes:-

(2) XBee-PRO OEM RF modules, (3) XBee OEM RF modules, (5) development boards, and all the necessary software, cables and accessories to establish a sophisticated ZigBee/802.15.4 wireless network. ...info...info

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Hello to all our Readers,

I am like you each month, I wonder what will come down the broad band and catch my eye.

Well this month it is a Silicon Imaging Cinema Camera system that may peek the interest of several of our customers also.

It all started when a client emailed and asked if we could help put together a low cost cinema camera recording system for him that would record into a laptop while he flew around in his motorised glider. He has been using 16mm cameras for years but now felt he needed to move into the digital world directly.

Well it is not that simple -- you can't use a laptop directly to do this --- Most Laptops are really Legacy Technology

It appears the minimum resolution for cinema is 1920 * 1080 @ 20 fps or better :-- and with a 10 or 12 bit field digitising depth, these types of cameras spit out about 80 megabytes/second, something a laptop cannot handle and certainly USB 2 cannot pipe this to a laptop. A good PCI-X desktop will handle this nicely, with more complex technology but still gasp a little.

So the technology is complex and not main line. The solution is to have some sort of compression for the data and then send it to a laptop so the disk drive can keep up. However the compression will require a computer also and some fast disk drives to take direct video feed and then do the compressing. So why use a laptop? Well the compressing computer can stay in the cinema camera rig and the laptop can be walked away with the finished movie/article for editing.

This month we highlight Silicon Imaging's new Cinema Camera System that can do this. The Blog Site... Short Technical Spec

MasTec has sold Silicon Imaging Cameras now for several years and in all sites, they have been used for high speed capture, up to 2K frames/second. SI make variable resolution CMOS Cameras that can change resolution down as frame rate goes up. In this new Cinema system they have both high res and high speed, up to 72 fps if required.

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Axiomatic was high lighted last month as the product of the month.

We have since then been contacted by several companies who wanted product and these are now trialing Axiomatic products in their systems. Some companies are saying they will buy continuously Axiomatic fr their Electro-Hydraulic systems.

So if you are hydraulic systems controlled by electronic or computer systems like:-- forestry machines, earth works machines, marine systems for propolsion & steering control and many more, Axiomatic may be of great help.

Examples --

Do you have PWM outputs that need to be converted to analog proportional output voltage or current modules for managing hydraulic valves?? Think Axiomatic

Do you need rugged switches, position indicators, proportional valve controllers and the hydraulic valves?? Think Axiomatic

And much much more ...info

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Measurement Computing ... Using LabVIEW with several USB DAQ Modules

All MCC USB DAQ products can use this Software Tip.

Continuing on from last months discussion about using USB DAQ modules inside LabVIEW in Background Tasks.

Just in case you don't know the difference between fore and back ground tasks.

In background the DAQ unit can collect data without the computer (CPU) having to sit and wait for data, the data collection goes on in background time using a double buffer in RAM and the program can read this at will and usually at slow rates by loading large buffer loads at a time into a foreground task for processing. This method allows the computer system to collect DAQ data and do computation, watch the operator interface, service other types of I/O all at the same time. It is multi tasking but the DAQ tasks are in background.

Note :- In LabVIEW -- any foreground DAQ VIs will wait until the Data Collection is complete, locking the computer to that one VI or task, it the CPU sits, waiting for data and possibly for a long time, if the data collection is long. Background DAQ gets around all of this.

Now with USB there is no DMA, direct memory access, as there is with PCI or ISA slot DAQ cards. So this means that with USB DAQ the CPU does have to shovel the data across the cable so it is not entirely CPU free DAQ, but the main point is the background VIs allow the CPU to free itself from the background VIs or tasks and do other work and it is this feature we are using for this example.

So why are we interested. Well we have a project coming up shortly that requires many USB modules to be connected to a PC, possibly 6 to 8 modules, total I/O count is about 80+, and is mix of analog, digital and counters.

The analog inputs are in groups that are going to run at different sampling rates, some in KHZ, some hundreds HZ and others very slow just HZ, the digital in and out have to be real time live and in the foreground and all of this happening at the same time.

So we did some background investigation work to see how far you can push USB with Multiple MCC DAQ modules.

We started by using the same LabVIEW program discussed in the last month's Newsletter and with some additional code, a multi module USB background DAQ VI was built.

To test the software, we used two MCC USB-1208LS modules for analog DAQ and we were able to make each USB-1208LS run in background at full 1KHZ sample rates through one USB 1 port, using a USB 1 hub and we thought that was pretty cool.

The CPU % was about 8% which was quite good, considering all that was going on down the USB bus and the USB Driver, to make it all work cleanly. There are a few little tricks but it is quite straight forward.

Now if that wasn't enough, at the same time it was possible to run in a foreground VI or Task, the analog and digital I/O in another USB-1208LS module without hiccups. So we had three USB modules running into a hub and then into one USB port.

The MCC driver seems to be solid and some how allows all this to happen on one USB port. In our final version for the client we anticipate using a PC with 4 separate USB ports and bring the high speed data through a USB 2 port.

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We are finding that many sites are still requiring ISA slots, yes it is true and with DOS or OS2 or Win 95 for old Legacy Apps. There are many opportunities out there to provide legacy systems.

MasTec has what everyone needs from iBase Inc and have sold many of these ATX boards or we have built into complete PCs.

This is a Pentium 4 grade ATX motherboard with 3 PCI and 3 ISA slots.

We can produce OEM versions for your sites that require ISA legacy situations or a mix f ISA and PCI.

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The new Rabbit 4000 micro chip is available in two RoHS compliant packages, 128-pin LQFP and 128-pin TFBGA configurations, and promises to be quite a revolution.

Now get it as an RCM 4000 Development kit or the RCM 4100 Development kit

The new Rabbit 4000 is a high-performance, low-EMI microprocessor designed specifically for embedded control, communications, and Ethernet connectivity. The Rabbit 4000 outperforms most 16–bit processors without losing the efficiency of an 8–bit architecture. Extensive integrated features, glueless architecture and 10Base-T Ethernet facilitate rapid hardware design, with C-friendly instruction set promotes efficient development of even the most complex applications.

The Rabbit 4000 is fast, running at up to 60 MHz, with compact code and direct software support for 16-bit memory devices. Rabbit 4000 operates at 3.3 V I/O standard or can be set to 1.8 V for lower power. The Rabbit 4000 boasts 6 serial ports with IrDA, 40+ digital I/O, quadrature decoder, PWM outputs, and pulse capture and measurement capabilities. It also features a battery-backable real-time clock, glueless memory and I/O interfacing, and ultra-low power modes. 3 levels of interrupt priority allow fast response to real-time events. Its compact instruction set and high clock speeds give the Rabbit 4000 exceptionally fast math, logic, and I/O performance.

Not only has the clock speed gone up but the design team have added new features include integrated 10Base-T Ethernet, hardware DMA, 16-bit memory device support, and page-mode memory device support. Features also include hardware security features, hardware breakpoints, variable-phase PWM, and up to 40 GPIO with up to 4 levels of alternate pin functions. were added to increase the processing speed and efficiency.

Main Page and Manual

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Lanner Electronics make a wide range of Linux/CE/XP based development systems in various form factors from PC-104, 5.25", Passive PCI, ISA, also ATX to full chassis systems, the Intel adn AMD CPUs, Dual Xeon, AMD Geode and older lower powered CPUs PIIIs etc.. ... link

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Advantech has become an important supplier for NZ and Australian system engineers for use in Automation Systems.

Advantech also have a rlarge ange of In Vehicle, Medical, Compact PCI, Network Security, eHome Appliance computers.

Read more

Industrial ... Embedding ... Vehicle ... Medical ... Compact PCI ... Network security ... eHome Appliance ... Display Systems

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ETC ... USB 2 150 MHZ Analog BW -- Scope M574

• USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 compatible
• Dual channel with 150 MHz analog bandwidth
• Deflection factor: 10mV/div to 5V/div in 1-2-5 sequence
• Max real time sampling rate 100 MS/s
• Max equivalent sampling rate 10 GS/s
• Large internal memory: 1MS each channel
• Software for Windows 98SE, Windows ME, Windows 2000 and Windows XP
• The M574 DSO is a member of Etc Measuring Lab 3 (EML3) family.

The M574 is a dual channel USB oscilloscope compatible with USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 interface. The ease of installation and connection to computer makes M574 extremely portable. The device is connected to computer using standard USB 2.0 cable and is powered directly from computer. The maximum power consumption of 2.25W makes this instrument highly usable with battery-powered notebooks.

The device inputs are accessible via BNC connectors and are compatible with standard probes (with minimum of 32 pF compensation range). Internal storage (1M per channel) is used as a fast data buffer to store a measured waveform.

The software is the part of the M574 package. In order to keep the device functions up to date, there is a latest version of software available on our website free of charge. The software provides you with possibilty to fully operate the device. All standard features of modern DSOs (hold acquisition process, hold-off, zoom etc.) and many more (saving/loading the waveforms for future use, export to clipboard, printing the results together with scope settings) are available.

The fast data transfer offers extremely rapid display refresh (creating an impression of an analog instrument).

Four standard acquisition modes (AUTO, NORMAL, SINGLE, MANUAL) are available. The trigger event is created by dual level triggering system equipped with digital pulse length filter and event counter on each level. The channel A, channel B and the external trigger input can be activated as a triggering system source. The threshold of channel A and channel B trigger is settable in whole range of scope screen. The threshold of external trigger is fixed to about 1.5V and is TTL and CMOS compatible. This sophisticated triggering system allows displaying waveforms with very complicated trigger events (i.e. selected row of the video signal).

The time base in 1:1 display mode (no zoom) is settable from 5ns/div to 100ms/div in sequence of 1-2-5. It is possible to set the time base from 625ps/div to 204.8s/div using different zoom settings.

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ICS Electronics is discontinuing production of some of their older GPIB Controller Cards because they use components that are becoming hard to get and/or are not available in lead free form for our RoHS product conversion. This includes the following products:

488-PCIlt, 488-PCM, 488-cPCI and 488-PC2

ICS will continue to offer repair and replacement services for these products until September 1, 2007 or 12 months from the date of purchase, whichever is longer.

If you are using these cards consider ordering cards now for any additional systems that
you might be planning or as spares for your current systems.

Orders should be placed ASAP so that ICS can coordinate their last material buys. Quantities of some of these
cards are limited due to component availability and there is no guarantee that ICS will be able to fulfill everyone's order.

Be assured - ICS will continue making our other GPIB Controllers

Product Going Forward:-

USB 2:---Currently they are working on an upgraded USB-2 version of their famous 488-USB GPIB Controller.

EtherNet:--- 8065 Ethernet to GPIB Controller which lets you control the GPIB Bus from any computer with
network access.

PCI:--- Soon ICS will be introducing a new RoHS compliant 488-PCI card that is program compatible with the current 488-PCI card.

Future:--- ICS plans to be in the GPIB Controller business as long as customers have a need for the GPIB Bus.

So please order ASAP if you need any of these older products.

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How about this new Ethernet DAQ product:- There are many more.

Model NET-26D -- Ethernet MicroDAQ: -- 16/32ch A/D | 16-bit | 1.0MHz | 24x DIO

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS:

Interface 10/100 Ethernet (100MB/s required for full speed operation)
A/D Channels 16 or 32 se | 8 or 16 diff
A/D Resolution 16-bit
A/D Sampling Rate 1.0MHz
A/D Voltage Range ±5V

DIO Channels 24 (3x 8-bit ports, TTL)

Power Supply Supplied with 9VDC 1A Universal AC PSU

Dimensions 16ch: 45(h) x 80(w) x 148(l) mm
32ch: 65(h) x 80(w) x 148(l) mm
BNC: 85(h) x 80(w) x 148(l) mm

OS Support Windows 98 / 2000 / XP & Linux

FEATURES:

Ideal for applications where remote or distributed I/O is required
Access the unit from multiple PC's on the network
Small lightweight design
Plastic ABS housing with rubber feet
LED indicator for power and Ethernet
Isolated from the noisy PC environment
Ethernet patch cable included
This product is also available in a BNC version with onboard BNC connectors. Click here for more information on the BNC version: NET-30-BNC.
SOFTWARE SUPPORT:

The Ethernet MicroDAQ is supported by the EDR Enhanced Software Development Kit and has operating system drivers for Windows and Linux.
The EDR Enhanced SDK provides many examples for all popular programming environments.

Development support:

C++
Borland Delphi
Borland C++ builder
Visual Studio .NET
Testpoint
Labview
Agilent VEE
WaveView and EDRE Software are included

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Owon make a broad range of Instruments. The Handheld scopes are of great interest. They have two models at present a 20MHZ/100MSPS and a 60MHZ/250MSPS model.

Specification for 20MHZ/100MSPS

Bandwidth	20 MHz
Real-time sample rate	100MS/s
Rising time	17.5ns
Channels	Dual
Independently floating isolated inputs	Yes (for multimeter and between oscilloscope and multimeter)
Time base range	5ns-5s/div
Vertical sensitivity	5mV-5V/div
Trigger modes	Edge (Normal, Single shot, Auto), Video
Scope measurements	2 Cursor+5 Automatic
Record length	6K points per channel
Memory for screen and set up	4 Screens : 4 set up
True RMS multimeter	Volts, Amps, Ohms, Capacitance, Diode, Continuity
Voltage Range	400mV : 4V : 40V : 400V
Best Accuracy	VDC ±(1%+1; VAC ±(1%+3)
Current DCA	40mA : 400 mA:(±1.5%±1) :20A:(±3%±3)
Current ACA	40mA:(±1.5%±3) : 400 mA:(±2%±1) : 20A:(±5%±3)
Resistance	400O:±(1%+3) 4K:40K:400K:4M:±(1%+1) :40M:±(1.5%+3)
Capacitance	51.2nF-100uF:±(3%+3)
PC interface	RS232 cable and USB cable
Power supply	6 hrs Li-ion rechargeable battery
Display Size	3.8 inch color LCD
Resolution	320 ×240
Mechanical specifications	Size 180mm×113mm ×40mm
Weight	690g
Warranty	Unit 3 years

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• The uEye RE camera range are ultra compact USB 2.0 cameras for industrial applications with a completely IP67 compliant housing, ensuring a new level of reliability in the harshest of environments.
• The new models all share the same ultra compact housing which has been specially developed for use in industrial environments where water or dust and particulates are a problem. Called the Rough Environment or RE for short, all camera models in the Eye range are available in the new RE housing.
• uEye RE is a family of price effective and ultra compact USB 2.0 cameras for medical and industrial applications. By using USB 2.0 technology uEye is the easiest way to go digital with no need for any additional frame grabber hardware.
• The uEye RE camera offers one digital trigger input and one digital output for control e.g. strobe light. Video data and control signals are offered on the back of the camera via IP67 connectors. Control signals are optically isolated.
• The uEye RE SDK offers the ability to blend flicker-free text and graphic overlay information into the live video image with Direct Draw. The SDK has support for Windows and Linux as well as offering a Twain driver, ActiveX and drivers for some popular imaging software packages.
  
  
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Sealevel... SEA IO Analog and Digital Combo Module

If you use a new Silicon Only Computer with these Sealevel Systems -- you have much better than a PLC.

SeaI/O Multifunction Analog and Digital Modules can expand into hundreds of IO.

The SeaI/O-470 multifunction module is a powerful combination of analog and digital I/O, SeaI/O-470 modules are perfect for a wide variety of applications including process control, data acquisition, broadcast automation, security, and facility management.

The SeaI/O-470 provides 16 single-ended or eight differential 12-bit analog inputs, two 12-bit D/A outputs, eight optically isolated digital inputs, and eight open collector digital outputs. The module’s A/D inputs are independently software selectable for 0-5V, 0-10V, +/-5V, and +/-10V ranges and can be configured for measuring 0–20mA current loop. The A/D channels feature 5MHz bandwidth track/hold and 100ksps throughput. The module’s D/A channels are independently jumper selectable for 0-5V or 0-10V output range. Eight digital inputs are rated for 5-30VDC and provide 300V external isolation, while the SeaI/O-470’s eight open collector outputs are ideal for switching 24V devices commonly found in industrial control applications. ( Now that is versatile )

Ordering options allow connection to a host device via Ethernet (Modbus TCP), RS-485 (Modbus RTU), USB, or RS-232. Field removable terminal blocks are standard, facilitating fast, flexible field wiring. SeaI/O modules operate from 9-30VDC, and power can be input via terminal block or DC jack. Both table mount and DIN rail mounting options are available, and installation is made easy using Sealevel’s software configuration tools.

A variety of other SeaI/O expansion modules are available offering Reed and Form C relays, optically isolated inputs, TTL interface to industry standard solid-state relay racks, A/D and D/A functionality. Multiple units of any I/O type can be easily daisy chained together using convenient pass-through connectors. This expansion capability enables a distributed network to be controlled with even a traditional point-to-point USB or RS-232 host connection. For easy software integration, application programs or 3rd party software can use Sealevel’s SeaMAX library or industry standard Modbus protocol.

MasTec has been using this stacking system to build large channel count digital I/O systems for over a year now, with great success. We would recommend this product highly, for ease of integration, low power, reliability, compactness, we make systems with 400+ I/O points in a very small space and the wide range of interface options. We use LabVIEW with these module. We have done several large projects with them.

The Digital I/O Isolated Input modules allow for negative and positive control due to separate common lines.

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Electric

Pnuematic

Hydraulic

Digital Electronic

• AUTOMSIM PREMIUM is very easy to use and is not expensive compared do concurrent softwares : $299 +GST per license. For educational groups we can discounts on large license counts.
  
  Here are useful links:-
  
• Main page AUTOMSIM PREMIUM page :
• Commercial and Technical Brochure :
• Free 40 days Trial Version :
• Video Demonstration -- with audio comments :
  

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MERGER

Digi is starting a small empire at present.

They now cover a very braod range of products, Comms, Ethernet Comms, Serial Servers, ARM and Rabbit embedded and now RF products both Direct RF modems adn Zigbee Systems.

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Series LRD 6110 Capacitive universal label edge detection sensor

Detection of labels with metal -- Detection of all label types

Switching frequency 30 kHz Switching Output PNP or NPN.... more

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For Encoders:- Quadrature to Micro Direct

The new Rabbit 4000/3000 chip have built in, a quadrature interface.... more

The Rabbit 4000 is fast, running at up to 60 MHz, with compact code and direct software support for 16-bit memory devices. Rabbit 4000 operates at 3.3 V I/O standard or can be set to 1.8 V for lower power. The Rabbit 4000 boasts 6 serial ports with IrDA, 40+ digital I/O, quadrature decoder, PWM outputs, and pulse capture and measurement capabilities. It also features a battery-backable real-time clock, glueless memory and I/O interfacing, and ultra-low power modes. 3 levels of interrupt priority allow fast response to real-time events. Its compact instruction set and high clock speeds give the Rabbit 4000 exceptionally fast math, logic, and I/O performance.

The Rabbit 4000 also offers many specialized peripherals.

Two input-capture channels each have a 16-bit counter, clocked by the output of an internal timer, that can be used to capture and measure pulses. These measurements can be extended to a variety of functions such as measuring pulse widths or for baud-rate autodetection. Two quadrature decoder channels each have two inputs, as well as an 8 or 10-bit up/down counter. Each quadrature decoder channel provides a direct interface to optical encoder units.

So now you can build encoder based systems with RS-232/485 or ethernet connections. MasTec built its first quadrature decoder system about a year ago using Rabbit 3000 systems.

If you need encoders we have quite a range with Micronor also.

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Micronor make a broad range of CNC related products

Product solutions for CNC machine maintenance and automating potentiometer controls.

NEWS FOR CNC USERS!

1. Micronor Geared Feedback Transducers replace obsolete units by Thomson Micron, Eucron, Baumer, etc.

2. Micronor ESM6X-7X-8X Series Manual Pulse Generators replace Nemicon, Daido, etc.

3. Micronor ESH Series and MR175 Handheld Pendants for CNC replacements and upgrades or Teaching Pendants

NEWS FOR DISCRETE PROCESS CONTROL MAINTENANCE ENGINEERS!

4. How to refurbish existing Micronor Feedback Transducers, Motor Pots and Cam Switches

5. Automate manual/motorized potentiometers with MR265 4-20mA position feedback and/or MR267 4-20mA remote control options

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1. Micronor Geared Feedback Units Replace Obsolete Geared Encoders, Resolvers,

Limit Switches and Other OEM Feedback Transducers by Thomson Micron, Eucron, etc.

Old machines were built like rocks and can run forever if spare parts are available. But as time goes buy, the manufacturer stops supporting them. Older and obsolete CNC machines used Geared Feedback Transducer Units (FBU, combinations of resolvers, encoder and/or limit switches with various gearing) which are no longer available from either the OEM or the FBU OEMs (like Thomson Micron, Eucron, Baumer, etc.).

Micronor excels at manufacturing new as well as replacement Feedback Transducers. The MICRONOR.COM website lists some of the more common configurations but everything we make is essentially custom. So bring your FBU needs to us and let us quote a new replacement. read about it

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2. Micronor ESM6X-7X-8X Manual Pulse Generators replace MPGs by Nemicon, Daido, etc.

They’re called handy encoders, hand wheels, click wheels, jog wheels, MPGs and handheld pendants (we reserve the term “pendants” for units installed in an enclosure). We just call them manual pulse generators – which is what they really do! MPGs are essentially incremental encoders with a knob and a click mechanism – and output quadrature pulses (A/B) when the knobs are turned. The click mechanism provides audible and tactile feedback to the user. Typical MPG resolution is 100 pulses per revolution.

Micronor offers 3 model series with two versions each (pull-up versus line driver outputs). We stock six part numbers in all. You can download a single PDF file with all six data sheets via this link:

Here is a summary of the differences:

ESM6x and ESM8x differ only by size (60 vs. 80mm) but use 3 threaded mounting studs.
ESM7x is mid-range in size (70mm knob) with a lower panel-mount profile. Mounts via 4 threaded mounting holes (first remove the knob).
Each series is offered with either Pull-Up (ESMx0) or Line Driver (ESMx4) outputs.

These units also replace pulse generators by Nemicon and Daido. If you are trying to match up a Nemicon part number to a Micronor unit, you can download a complete set of Nemicon MPG data sheets via this link:

OLM-01-2D is replaced by ESM74; OLM-01-2Z1 by ESM70
OLM-01-2AD is replaced by ESM84; OLM-01-2Z1 by ESM80
UFO-M01-2D is replaced by ESM64; UFO-M01-2Z1 by ESM60
UFO-01-2D is replaced by ESM84; UFO-01-2Z1 by ESM80

For other part numbers, please contact me.

3. Micronor ESH Series and MR175 Handheld CNC and Teaching Pendants

Pendants are essentially MPGs mounted in handheld enclosures. Other control options include:

Rotary switch for axis selection
Rotary switch for resolution control
Emergency Stop (E-Stop) switch
Enable buttons (left, right or both) in either Dead Man (Off-On, popular for CNC applications) or Live Man (Off-On-Off, required for Robotic controls per UL 1740).
Push buttons for Jog, Start, Stop, etc.

Our ESH series are “hardwired” pendants – meaning that every switch connection is a dedicated wire connection broad out via a multichannel umbilical cable. These could be called “dumb” pendants since they have no on-board intelligence – the controls are simply passive switches. All the work is done by the CNC interface and processor. To download a complete set of ESH series data sheets:

For CNC upgrades looking for a “smart” pendant with a PC-friendly serial interface (RS232 or RS422/RS485), check out our new MR175 Serial Pendant:

Any of these custom pendants can be purchased (with any or all options) even in quantity one with typical 2 week lead time.

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4. Refurbish Micronor Feedback Units, Motor Pots, Cam Switches and Cam Timers with replacement micro-switches, potentiometers and motors

All of the Micronor cam switch based-products are very modular in nature with easily replaceable parts. We stock the DPC-style (square shaped) potentiometers and KS25B4 microswitches in the U.S. Replacement motors can be drop-shipped within 2-3 days from our factory in Switzerland. Call us if you need replacement parts to keep your applications humming!

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5. Automate manual/motorized potentiometer controls with MR265 4-20mA position feedback or MR267 4-20mA remote control options

If you trying to automate existing manual potentiometer controls or simple motor pot controls or even remotely control them, a motor pot unit with our new MR267 Remote Control Option offers the ability to remotely control the pot and/or cam switch programs either by:

4-20mA current loop
0-2.5V voltage input
External potentiometer (using on-board 2.5V reference)

For more information, download the MR265 4-20mA Position Feedback Option data sheet:

For more information, download the MR267 4-20mA Remote Control Option data sheet

or the more detailed download the MR267 User Manual:

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As MasTec is a Distributor for MaxStream in Oceania, we need to communicate a short note for all our many customers in NZ and Oceania about the MaxStream sale to Digi International....extra info

Dear Friend of MaxStream,

We are excited to inform you that MaxStream (www.maxstream.net) was acquired on July 27, 2006, by device networking leader Digi International® (www.digi.com). This acquisition has occurred at a time during which MaxStream is experiencing record growth and widespread acclaim for its technological and business accomplishments. This collaboration positions us to become the number one leader in wired and wireless device networking. Key benefits include:

• Digi and MaxStream products are entirely complementary
• None of MaxStream’s products will be discontinued due to the acquisition
• Digi and MaxStream are expected to combine individual strengths to provide even more comprehensive networking solutions
• You will continue to receive the same caliber of support from our technical support team
• You will see more innovation and diverse products for your networking needs
• You will continue to place your orders with your same MaxStream account managers
• MaxStream will maintain its Lindon, Utah headquarters
• All of the MaxStream workforce has been retained and we are currently adding several positions to our workforce

We value the relationships we have forged with you over the years and hope to continue serving you with whatever wireless needs arise. We are excited about the chance to work with industry leading Digi. We anticipate that through this acquisition we will be able to better serve our growing customer base. Any future changes will be communicated through monthly newsletters, as well as on the MaxStream website. I welcome any feedback you might have.

Regards,

Brad Walters
Vice President
Digi International

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Last month we discussed Opto 22 modules. This month it is G1, G4 and Quad Pack Racks or Backplanes.

G4 Series                                        G1 Series                                     Quad Series

These are "off the shelf" supply for these items: (We stock most of these) -- These are the original OPTO 22 Racks

If you look on those links above, you will find that you can connect these backplanes or racks directly to Digital I/O on PLCs, Controllers or PC DAQ cards with little fuss. Most are screw terminal connectors, some are ribbons for dense signal paths.

The extreme isolation of the OPTO 22 is perfect for saving expensive I/O systems and also conditioning before passing the signal to controllers I/O.

Who is using these systems, robot systems, Industrial I/O systems, conveyor belt systems, power control systems etc more

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IP Power 9258 - -- main features : Qty 1 Cost $349 NZD

Use your browser to control power remotely.

We have these in stock now --- Stopping driving to reboot systems that are down, do it from home or on the road.

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A great solution - -- Read main features : Qty 1 Cost $199 NZD

Now safe guard your rooms easily and with the lowest cost.

Complete network alarms and Email msgs etc

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Phone Dhara and ask about our specials on these Rack Mount Online Pure Sinewave UPSs.

These are the lowest cost UPSs of this type in NZ. We will beat all prices -- They are beautifuly built and quality UPSs. Excellent software also.

If you want us to contact you about these products click this link

Phone or email Dhara for Special Prices on Asian Electron Inverters also.

Asian Electron is installed in thousands of sites in NZ.

MasTec has stock of inverters from 600 up to 2500 watts, both Quasi and Sinewave

If you want us to contact you about these products click this link

CGB... SLA Batteries 12 VDC 7 amphr -- UPS Grade

Did you miss this one last month -- We will beat all prices

MasTec sells CGB in NZ and uses them in most of our rebuilds on UPSs and Inverters..

• Standard Battery size for Security or UPS systems
• Service in NZ now into third year with no cell failures
• Standard 1/4 inch terminals for UPSs.
• We would like to find sub distributors for this product
• We recommend these for Emergency lighting, Security adn UPS applications.
• Prices for 12 V 7 amphr UPS grade SLA typically RRP <<$19
• Life typically 3-5 years.

If you want us to contact you about these products click this link

AC Power... Product of the Month

Soltec...AC Voltage and Frequency Converters

Soltec make a range of single phase and three phase Voltage and Frequency Converters.

These are useful devices if you want to run 60HZ AC devices in NZ or you are make 60HZ devices for export and you need to test them in NZ.

Power Ranges are from 1KVA all the way to 320KVA.

Simple installation and setup. These devices are actually built around their UPS sinewave inverter and charger technology. There are no batteries in these devices.

If you want us to contact you about these products click this link

• Excellent UPS
• Surge Outlets for Printer, scanner etc.
• Large enough for a small Celeron PC and LCD Monitor
• Excellent software.
• One Year Warranty

If you want us to contact you about these products click this link

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Design and Manufacture:-

Medical Grade & other UPS Uninterruptible Power Systems
78VA to 400KVA;

PowerVar's Medically-approved UPSs and Line Conditioners and Medical Transformer Isolation systems that are approved medically world wide.

If you want us to contact you about these products click this link

• Large Channel Count Digital I/O control system for Transciever systems -- remotely controlled over TCP and CDMA
• Meat Tenderizing measurement and control systems
• Country wide intranetted, SQL DB adn Crystal Report Laboratory QA System
• Copper Tube Mill extruder and wider control system
• Roof Testing system
• Several Windows Testing systems
• Field Portable Acoustic/Audio datalogger and analyser
• Factory/machine performance data collection system
• Rack mount DC power system with Distribution circuits
• Road performance analysis and data collection system
• Refit and refurbish a legacy ISA PC system for a Satelite data systems
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• and more in the pipeline as this is written.
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• Talk to Adam Samir about your project needs -- he has developed a comprehensive project management and reporting system to manage all the work MasTec is handling to enable better development performance and time line control.

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Critical End-Of-Life Announcement

Advantech -- Please be advised that due to the early EOL of VIA C3/Eden and AMD Geode components, Advantech will be revising a range of product models including selected Single Board Computers, PC/104, SOM, POS, Panel PC, Slot PC, TREK Vehicle PC and eHome Panel PCs

For a complete list of affected products, replacement models and expected release dates, please visit

Exacq -- Due to the unavailability of a lead-free version of a key part in the Exacq CM-Series and XM-Series Multifunction Boards, Exacq is announcing an official discontinuation to the entire CM-Series (PCI Bus) and XM-Series (PXI).

GW Instek -- Please open the pdf file with the announcements of Phase out Product List.

Quatech--- SSCFR-100 ending, customers are to move to the SSCF-100 card in place of the ruggedized unit

               --- GPSR-001B GPSR-001C GPSR-001U ending March 2006

Quatech ROHS page

Quatech How to Identify ROHS products

Rabbit ROHS Strategy

Please ask for each manufacturer.

MasTec has an opening for a junior to intermediate Sales Person

All staff at MasTec have diplomas or degrees in Engineering.

The job will be working in our internal sales team in our East Tamaki Office.

We require someone that first of all likes people and loves the buzz of selling.

If you want a job inside a dynamic small sales team of 5 people then contact via this link

Send a CV and also a short note, we will respond and arrange an appointment.

Ph 64 9 273 4200 or email

Industria global news about Automation, Process Control, Instrumentation, and Software for Australasia/Oceania Website Link

• MasTec Ltd.
• 1/7 Torrens Rd, East Tamaki
• Auckland 1701, New Zealand
• Tel : 64 9 273 4200
• Fax: 64 9 273 9500
• Mail : info@mastecnz.co.nz
• Web http://www.mastec.co.nz

MasTec Staff Contacts :-

Managing Director	rob.maskell@mastecnz.co.nz
OEM Manager	loyal.noronha@mastecnz.co.nz
Project and Product Manager	adam.samir@mastecnz.co.nz
Wireless Sales -- Sales Consultant	adam.samir@mastecnz.co.nz
Instrumentation -- Sales Consultant	loyal.noronha@mastecnz.co.nz
UPS & Power Sales -- Sales Consultant	dhara.pandya@mastecnz.co.nz
Integration Manager	tajinder.singh@mastecnz.co.nz
Applications Engineer	kokulan.balakrishnan@mastecnz.co.nz
Applications Engineer	daniel.wong@mastecnz.co.nz
Office and General Sales Manager	saera.tui@mastecnz.co.nz
Marketing, Web, Email Lists & DB Work	marketing@mastecnz.co.nz

(Please send Jeannie Murdoch any updates on company details, any new staff members etc)

SWS... For Sale

SWS = Smart Works Systems -- Product Development Company

This company would suit an engineer or small company wanting to expand their product line.

What is For Sale:

All products, software and hardware designs.

There are two main products:-

1/ A PC Based Window, Door, Farcade and Wall Testing System

2/ A PC Based Roof Testing Systems

PC Based Window, Door, Farcade and Wall Testing System

SWS has been developing this system since it started 12 years ago.

Over these 12 years, SWS has developed many different levels of Window Testing Systems.

The Window Testers are Telarc approved and registered.

There are several Window Testing Systems that are running in NZ , Australia and Malayasia.

Over the 12 years, all these systems have been upgraded, expanded and adanced with technology and windows advancements on average each 2-3 years, so there have been many iterations of the same product.

The test software and the hardware has evolved considerably.

The current designs are based on USB DAQ, with quite a sophisicated Measurement suite that uses LabVIEW DAQ and Control software.

PC Based Roof Testing Systems

Recent develop work over the last year has been the new Roof Testing System.

You can read about these systems at this link

SWS builds the complete system, hardware and software and does the commissioning for SWS for MasTec.

If you want us to contact you about these products click this link