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		Softing announces FFusb USB interface to FOUNDATION Fieldbus - 11/30/08 FFusb interface module provides access to H1 field devices over the USB interface of a desktop or notebook computer.

		Advantech introduces PCM-3202I PCI-104 interface card - 11/24/08 PCM-3202I supports two independent AMONet (Advantech Motion Network) RS-485 master rings with each ring controlling up to 2048 I/O points and 256 axes.

		Control Microsystems announces SCADAWave Ultra JR50 Ethernet data radio - 11/23/08 Via IP over Ethernet, JR50 utilizes portable network access to remote assets such as field-installed controllers and intelligent sensors.

		Calex announces Model 4710 load cell and strain gage signal conditioner - 11/23/08 Model 4710 contains a precision instrumentation amplifier, filtered output and a built-in excitation supply.

		Moore Industries announces miniMOORE signal conditioners - 11/20/08 miniMOORE family of multi-channel analog signal conditioners provides up to four I/O channels in a 1 inch (25.4 mm) footprint.

		Rockwell Automation introduces I/O Wiring conversion system - 11/13/08 Wiring conversion system helps minimize wiring errors and reduce labor costs when migrating to newer programmable automation control systems.

		Acromag announces 6U CompactPCI PMC Carrier Cards - 11/12/08 Carrier Cards offer a simple way to implement I/O and other functions from mezzanine modules when PMC slots are not available on SBC or processor boards.

		HMS Industrial Networks introduces Anybus RemoteCom - 11/11/08 Anybus RemoteCom is equipped with an internal web server for remote access of device data including logged data and trend graphs.

		ORing announces IDS-5600 secure device server - 11/10/08 IDS-5600 secure device server gives conventional RS-232, RS-422 and RS-485 devices instant access to TCP/IP and UDP connectivity.

		Dickson introduces Temperature & Humidity Data Loggers - 11/10/08 Multi-feature digital display temperature & humidity data loggers have push-to-start and push-to-stop functions.

		Banner announces DX99 battery-powered wireless node - 11/04/08 Intrinsically safe wireless DX99 collects analog, digital and temperature information in hazardous areas.

		GE Fanuc announces additions to 8000 Process I/O - 11/03/08 Additions include 8129 Supervised Discrete Input/Output Module, 8132 Universal Analog Input Module, and 8133 Analog Input with HART Module.

		Data Translation announces DT9818 USB DAQ board - 10/30/08 DT9818 for OEMs is aimed at embedded applications and runs completely on USB power.

		ACCES I/O announces 104-QUAD-8 quadrature encoder boards - 10/28/08 104-QUAD-8 quadrature input boards handle up to 4, 6, or 8 channels of encoder inputs.

		OceanServer introduces OS4000-T embedded electronic compass - 10/28/08 OS4000-T Nano Compass has 3-Axis magnetic sensors and mounts on a system board.

		Measurement Computing introduces 14 USB Devices - 10/27/08 Products include analog input and thermocouple measurement devices; simultaneous sampling, multifunction devices; and an eight-channel, simultaneous input quadrature encoder counter.

		Bosch Rexroth adds three Inline I/O modules for PLCs and PACs - 10/27/08 Inline I/O modules for encoder feedback, step and direction control, and pulse width modulation work with any Rexroth scalable PLC or PAC.

		Weidmuller announces ITXPlus loop-powered signal isolator - 10/23/08 ITXPlus can measure, filter and isolate different input parameters, then convert them into an industry standard 4-20mA output.

		MESA introduces 7I65 analog servo interface - 10/20/08 The 7I65 has eight 16 bit DAC channels and eight TTL or differential encoder inputs.

		ASI introduces CR series 10 Amp relay modules - 10/14/08 CR series high density DIN rail mounted multi-channel relays are rated for switching loads of up to 10 Amps at 250 VAC.

		National Instruments introduces I/O modules with onboard processing - 10/13/08 PXI-7853R and PXI-7854R can be programmed with NI LabVIEW FPGA Module to perform custom onboard processing for inline data analysis and deterministic I/O control.

		Advantech introduces OPC Server drivers - 10/12/08 Any software system with OPC client capabilities can access the OPC server drivers.

		Siemens announces I/O modules for S7-200 PLC - 10/08/08 High density, four- and eight-channel modules are available for analog inputs, thermocouples and RTDs.

		Yokogawa releases DXAdvanced R3 DAQ display station - 10/08/08 DXAdvanced R3 is available in two models: DX1000 with 2-12 universal inputs and 5.5” color display; and DX2000 with 4-48 universal inputs and 10.4” color display.

		Opto 22 enhances SNAP I/O for Allen-Bradley - 10/06/08 Free firmware upgrade adds support for EtherNet/IP communications protocol, giving automation engineers remote I/O options for ControlLogix and CompactLogix control systems.

		Mesa introduces 7I64 isolated I/O Card - 10/01/08 The 7I64 is an 24 output, 24 input isolated I/O card, allowing high side, low side, push-pull and other output switch configurations.

		Moore Industries announces microNCS Distributed I/O - 10/01/08 The microNCS provides MODBUS RTU master capabilities, distributed data acquisition and control capabilities.

		Calex introduces Model 4800 load cell summing transmitter - 09/29/08 Model 4800 accepts both AC & DC power inputs, powers up to four load cells, provides three way isolation, and has four output options.

		Omniflex announces OMNILOG2 data logger for ABB Magmaster flowmeters - 09/26/08 TELETERM OMNILOG2 communicates directly with the Magmaster transmitter and uploads the flows, totals, alarms, and diagnostics and stores the values on two log files.

		Semaphore adds 1-Wire Interface to T-BOX SCADA - 09/25/08 1-Wire is a half duplex communications network that uses a single wire to provide data transmission and power.

		Data Translation announces DT9812-10V-OEM USB DAQ board - 09/22/08 OEM version provides two, 20-pin connectors to accommodate all I/O signals without an enclosure, allowing an OEM to embed the board into its own system.

		Audon announces RedLab-1608FS USB DAQ unit - 09/19/08 RedLab-1608FS 8 channel, 16-bit data acquisition unit provides simultaneous sampling on all input channels.

		GE Fanuc introduces I/O module for VersaMax Micro - 09/15/08 VersaMax Micro Thermocouple expansion module can be used for temperature monitoring and controlling, as well as weighing applications.

		Korenix releases JetCon 6330 Ethernet I/O converter - 09/15/08 JetCon 6330 smart I/O to Ethernet converter has 16 channels of digital input.

		Beckhoff Automation releases fiber-optic EtherCAT I/O - 09/11/08 EK1501 EtherCAT Coupler and EK1521 junction terminal allow extremely long distance networking up to 1.24 miles.

		Calex releases 8900 Series signal conditioners - 09/09/08 The 8900 Series DC powered signal conditioners are available with 8 different inputs: 0-50mV, 0-100mV, 0-5V, 0-10V, 0-100V, 4-20mA, 0-20mA, and 0-50mA.

		Lanner introduces VC-8016 PCI-E Video Capture Card - 09/09/08 VC-8016 card supports 16 channel audio and 16 channel audio inputs, enabling the construction of a scalable digital video surveillance system with high resolution and low bandwidth.

		Pepperl+Fuchs introduces CorrTran corrosion data logging system - 09/05/08 CorrTran allows users to access real-time corrosion data via Ethernet, USB, SD card, or locally via videographic chart recorder.

		Audon introduces RedLab-TC USB Thermocouple DAQ device - 09/02/08 The RedLab-TC provides eight temperature inputs, 8 bits of digital I/O, 500 V of isolation, and built-in ambient temperature sensing, for only $239.

		Measurement Computing introduces PCI Express digital I/O boards - 08/26/08 PCIe-DIO24 and PCIe-DIO96H ship with TracerDAQ data logging, viewing, and analysis software.

		Omega releases Model OM-CP-TC110-2MB thermocouple data logger - 08/25/08 Model OM-CP-TC110-2MB has a wide temperature range and accepts thermocouple types J, K, T, E, R, S, B, and N.

		Pepperl+Fuchs introduces VBA-4E4A AS-Interface Junction Box - 08/25/08 VBA-4E4A modules support up to 62 nodes per network. All I/O is powered by the AS-Interface module, eliminating the need for additional sources of power.

		Omega introduces OM-CP-IRTC110 infrared thermocouple data logger - 08/19/08 Miniature OM-CP-IRTC110 data logger works with Omega's OS36 series infrared thermocouples.

		GE Fanuc announces DSC-2300 signal conditioning system - 08/14/08 The programmable DSC-2300 is housed in a compact 3U, 16-slot rack-mountable chassis.

		Acromag introduces EtherStax high-speed analog input units - 08/14/08 ES2161 and ES2162 accept 32 differential DC current or voltage inputs, respectively, and interface the signals to Ethernet devices or controllers.

		UEI releases DNx-AI-254 LVDT/RVDT interface boards - 08/14/08 DNx-AI-254 LVDT/RVDT interface boards are available in for use with UEI's PowerDNA Cube or for rack-mounting in a PowerDNR RACKtangle chassis.

		ASI announces IMRL relay interface modules - 08/12/08 IMRL relay interface modules are available in 1, 2 and 4 pole versions with each carrying a maximum load of 10 Amps.

		Aaxeon releases PCI Express serial cards - 08/08/08 PCIe cards provide instant COM port expansion via PCI Express Bus for PCs, thin clients or servers.

		Brilliant and NovAtel to develop GNSS timing products - 08/08/08 The companies will collaborate to build timing, synchronization and positioning solutions for OEMs in the telecom, industrial and scientific instrumentation market.

		TURCK introduces IMS signal conditioners - 08/07/08 IMS module conditions and isolates signals from external sources, making it a particularly effective where electrical noise is commonplace.

		BEI introduces Motor Encoder Assembly for fine positioning - 08/06/08 Assembly is suitable for machine applications where high acceleration point-to-point motion is required.

		PSI releases Tracopower TEN30WIN DC/DC converters - 08/06/08 TEN30WIN 30W wide input DC/DC converters are packaged in a 2 x 1-in. shielded metal package with an industry standard pin configuration. Price: $39.50.

		National Instruments introduces single-board RIO platform - 08/05/08 Eight sbRIO-96xx devices combine an embedded real-time processor, reconfigurable FPGA, and analog and digital I/O on a single printed circuit board for embedded applications.

		National Instruments announces Wi-Fi and Ethernet DAQ devices - 08/05/08 Wireless and Ethernet DAQ devices include built-in signal conditioning and direct sensor connectivity for electrical, physical, mechanical and acoustic signals.

		GE Fanuc announces RTD and thermocouple input modules for PACs - 08/04/08 Isolated thermocouple analog input modules and the isolated RTD module work with PACSystems RX3i.

		HEIDENHAIN introduces ND 200 Series Digital Readouts for gauging - 08/03/08 ND 200 Series hosts multiple inputs and is suitable for absolute length gauges.

		Data Translation introduces entry-level TEMPpoint temperature system - 08/01/08 Eight-channel entry level version can be extended to 16, 24, 32, 40, or 48 channels over time. Prices start at $2,995.

		ACCES I/O releases USB-DIO-16H digital I/O module - 08/01/08 USB-DIO-16H has 16 high-speed buffered digital inputs or digital outputs at continuous, sustained streaming speeds up to 16 MB/s for fast, unlimited waveform length.

		Rockwell Automation expands Logix family for users and machine builders - 08/01/08 Enhancements include Stratix, advanced process control and safety functionality, and three new Logix programmable automation controllers (PACs).

		Semaphore adds MS-6RTD Interface to T-BOX SCADA system - 08/01/08 MS-6RTD interface module accommodates two-wire and three-wire RTD temperature sensors.

		Beckhoff releases EL3602 EtherCAT Terminal - 07/30/08 EL3602 samples measurements with a 24 bit resolution and accuracy within ±0.01 percent, suitable for high-precision measurement requirements.

		Control Microsystems announces 5414 and 5415 Digital I/O - 07/24/08 Both the 5414 and 5415 are designed as ultra compact modules occupying only 2.9 inches on a DIN rail installation.

		Beckhoff announces EtherCAT XFC I/O terminals - 07/24/08 EtherCAT Terminals for eXtreme Fast Control (XFC) have time stamping that latches the exact system time at which edge changes occur.

		B&R gains TÜV Certificate for its safety products - 07/24/08 SafeDESIGNER, SafeLOGIC, X20 SafeIO and Ethernet POWERLINK Safety fulfill ISO 13849 (PL e) IEC 62061 (SIL 3) and IEC 61508 (SIL 3) standards.

		US Digital announces USB4 data acquisition device for encoders - 07/23/08 USB4 data acquisition device records data from four incremental encoders, eight digital inputs and four analog input channels.

		CAS DataLogger announces dataTaker geotechnical data loggers - 07/22/08 DT80G and DT85G are expandable up to 300 channels and are compatible with all major brands of geotechnical sensors.

		Software Toolbox upgrades OmniServer 2.6 - 07/22/08 Version 2.6 OPC and I/O Server adds support for Windows Vista and Server 2008, along with the ability to generate alarm notifications via email.

		SoftSwitching Technologies expands grid alert service - 07/22/08 Made up of thousands of I-Sense voltage sag detectors, I-Grid reports to a centralized server which tracks Dirty Power in real time. Now, notifications are delivered via email, pager or mobile phone.

		Connect One introduces iChip CO2144 IP controller - 07/22/08 This miniature package supports wireless LAN and all cellular standards, making it ideal for applications such as remote monitoring devices.

		WebDock updates DataPort Data Collection for RSLinx - 07/18/08 Enhancements to DataPort 2008.14 include graphing from the main program, email abilities and bug fixes.

		Saelig releases EL-2-12BIT datalogger - 07/11/08 EL-2-12BIT display and logger module is capable of measuring, recording and displaying temperature, voltage or current.

		austriamicrosystems releases H35 High-Voltage IO with ESD protection - 07/10/08 The H35 periphery library guarantees a 4kV HBM (Human Body Model) ESD protection compliant to the MIL-883E, Method 3015.7 and JEDEC JESD22-A114B ESD standards.

		Emerson introduces VerticalPlus I/O for DeltaV Systems - 07/09/08 VerticalPlus I/O carriers provide flexible installation, increased I/O density, and better thermal management for both DeltaV and DeltaV SIS applications.

		ASI announces IMHD D-Sub Connector interface module - 07/01/08 The transition from a high density D-Subminiature to individual wires is simplified with IMHD interface module.

		Contemporary Controls Introduces BAS Remote Expansion Module - 07/01/08 The BASR-8M can be expanded to a total of 32 Universal I/O points and 8 relay contacts to suit any building automation installation.

		Dataforth announces 8B42 2-wire transmitter interface modules - 07/01/08 8B42 module supplies power to a transmitter, then isolates, filters, and amplifies the process current input signal and provides an analog voltage output.

		Opto 22 introduces SNAP TEX wiring accessories - 06/30/08 SNAP TEX mounting and wiring accessories include terminal extender cables, breakout boards, wiring harnesses, and other components for mounting and wiring automation, control and I/O systems.

		Control Microsystems announces SCADAPack 300 USB storage device - 06/27/08 Using removable USB storage such as Flash memory sticks, SCADAPack 300-Series controllers can log to internal memory or external mass storage devices.

		Matrox introduces M-Series graphics cards to drive up to four monitors - 06/26/08 M-Series quad-capable display cards offer 512MB of memory and support for independent or stretched mode on up to four monitors simultaneously.

		Power Sources Unlimited announces TES-2M DC/DC Converter - 06/24/08 TES-2M Series 2 Watt, high isolation, DC/DC converters are packaged in an ultra compact, surface mount package measuring only 0.54 x 0.94 x 0.30 in.

		UEI releases AI-225 vibration sensor interface board - 06/19/08 AI-225 allows direct connection to industry-standard 2-wire vibration sensors and provides both software and LED annunciation of open or shorted sensors.

		GE Sensing introduces PACE 5000 pneumatic pressure controller/indicator - 06/17/08 For 19-inch rack systems or as a bench top instrument, PACE 5000 is suitable for integration into automated processes, where fast and accurate pressure control is required.

		Acromag announces AcPC4610 PMC carrier cards for CompactPCI - 06/16/08 3U Carrier Cards offer a simple way to implement I/O and other functions from mezzanine modules when PMC slots are not available on SBC or processor boards.

		Pepperl+Fuchs introduces Safety at Work Emergency Stop switches - 06/15/08 Field and panel-mount models are available in high intensity, wide angle illuminated versions, as well as non-illuminated versions.

		Softing releases BC-230-PB PROFIBUS PA diagnostic monitor - 06/15/08 BC-230-PB analyzes the operation of a live PROFIBUS PA segment without interfering with its operation.

		Weidmuller introduces MANN series configurable signal conditioners - 06/09/08 Series includes signal isolators and transmitters, process alarms, multi-channel processing modules, indicators and configurable displays, counters/totalizers and calibration devices.

		AutomationDirect releases F2-16TDxP DC Output Modules - 06/05/08 F2-16TDxP 16-channel current output modules for DL205 PLCs are priced at $119.

		Omniflex enhances Omni16C Alarm Annunciator - 06/05/08 Enhancements include programmable time delays on input, making it suited for monitoring an incoming stream of pulses from any source, such as flow or rotating machinery.

		ACCES I/O releases Model USB-IDIO-16 I/O module - 05/21/08 USB-IDIO-16 is fully compatible with both USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 ports and offers hotplug functionality

		Phidgets enhances 1018 PhidgetInterfaceKit - 05/21/08 1018 PhidgetInterfaceKit 8/8/8 now has a digital input hardware filter that eliminates false triggering from electrical noise.

		Aaxeon releases APN-200 wireless LAN access point - 05/21/08 The APN-200 can be configured to operate as an Access Point, Bridge or Repeater.

		Advantech enhances ADAM-6000 Modules - 05/15/08 Enhancements include Ethernet I/O modules which add advanced Peer-to-Peer (P2P) and Graphic Condition Logic (GCL) functionality.

		PCB releases 410B01 force sensor signal conditioner - 05/14/08 Model 410B01 helps older PLC systems by capturing and holding the peak force reading until the PLC is able to scan for the value.

		TandD releases TR-57U handheld data collector - 05/14/08 TR-57U Data Shuttle has the capacity to collect up to 256,000 readings from 16 TandD Data Loggers.

		Carlo Gavazzi releases RJ1P analog-controlled relay - 05/13/08 RJ1P is capable of switching single phase 230, 480 or 600 Vac loads up to 50 Aac with 5 different operating modes when controlled by 0-10 Vdc or 4-20mA signals.

		Audon announces USB-AD16F high speed DAQ - 05/12/08 USB-AD16F I/O unit has 16 analog inputs, 2 analog outputs, 4 digital inputs, and 4 digital outputs. Data can be acquired at 250kHz.

		Measurement Computing announces USB-1616HS-BNC DAQ device - 05/11/08 USB-1616HS-BNC USB data acquisition device has 16 analog inputs, counter input, quadrature encoder input, and digital I/O.

		UEI releases Guardian 32-channel digital output boards - 05/07/08 DNA models are for use with UEI's Ethernet Cube family;DNR models are for the 12-slot rack-mounted RACKtangle I/O chassis.

		Semaphore introduces T-BOX LT-100 SCADA System - 05/07/08 The LT-100 model is cost effective for installations which require up to 8 DI/DO points and 2 counter inputs.

		Siemens introduces SIMATIC SM 336 SIL 3 analog input module - 05/07/08 SIMATIC SM 336 works with ET 200M I/O and PCS 7F process safety systems and supports single, dual and triple redundancy architectures.

		National Instruments announces two USB-631x I/O devices - 05/05/08 USB-6212 and USB-6216 have a 60 percent improvement in analog sampling rates, sixteen 400 kS/s analog inputs, and two 250 kS/s analog outputs.

		Omron announces CJ1W-PH41U Analog Input Module for PLCs - 05/01/08 CJ1W-PH41U four-point PLC analog input module has temperature resolution to 0.001 degree Celsius.

		National Instruments releases four PXI I/O modules - 04/29/08 PXI-7841R, -7842R, -7851R and -7852R modules have eight analog inputs, eight analog outputs, 96 digital I/O lines, and Xilinx FPGAs.

		PCB introduces Model 478A30 signal conditioner for accelerometers - 04/13/08 Model 478A30 is compatible with Series 3991/3993 high amplitude 20,000g MEMS DC response shock accelerometers.