Help with Programmable Automation Controller (PAC) Modules specifications:
General Specifications
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| PAC Module Type | |||
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| Analog I/O Module | Analog I/O modules are used to measure and control industrial automation devices such sensors and actuators. They can also be used to condition high or low voltage signals, thermocouples, resistance temperature detectors (RTD), strain gauges, etc. | ||
| Digital I/O Module | Digital I/O modules are used to measure and control industrial automation devices such sensors and actuators. | ||
| Relay Module | Devices are relay modules. | ||
| Counter Module | Devices are counter modules. | ||
| RS232 / RS422 / RS485 Module | Devices are RS232, RS422, or RS485 modules. | ||
| Servo / Stepper Controller Module | Devices are servo or stepper control modules. | ||
| Timer Module | Devices are timer modules. | ||
| Data Acquisition Module | Devices are data acquisition modules. | ||
| Other | Other unlisted or proprietary modules. | ||
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Communications
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| Network and Connectivity | |||
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| Ethernet / TCP/IP | Ethernet is a local area network (LAN) protocol that uses a bus or star typology and supports data transfer rates of 10 Mbps. Transmission control protocol/Internet protocol (TCP/IP) is the basis for standard Internet protocols. | ||
| CANbus | Controller area network bus (CANbus) is a high-speed serial data network designed for harsh electrical environments and real-time control applications. It operates at data rates up to 1 Mbps and provides excellent error detection and confinement capabilities. | ||
| DeviceNet | DeviceNet uses controller area network (CAN) network protocol to connect industrial devices such as limit switches, photoelectric cells, valve manifolds, motor starters, drives, and operator displays to programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and personal computers (PCs). | ||
| PROFIBUS® | The process fieldbus (PROFIBUS®) is a popular, open communication standard used in factory automation, process automation, motion control, and safety applications. PROFIBUS is standardized in IEC 71158 and IEC 61784 and is suitable for both fast, time-critical applications and complex communication tasks. PROFIBUS is a registered trademark of PROFIBUS International. | ||
| MODBUS® | The MODBUS® protocol is an open-standard, vendor-neutral messaging structure for communication between intelligent deices. MODBUS is a registered trademark of the Modbus-IDA protocol support organization. | ||
| OPC | Object linking and embedded (OLE) for process control (OPC) is a communication standard used in process control applications. | ||
| SQL / JDBC | Structured query language (SQL) is standard language used to query databases. Java® database connectivity (JDBC) is a programming interface that allows access to external SQL databases. Java is a registered trademark of Sun Microsystems, Inc. | ||
| Other | Other unlisted, specialized, or proprietary network and connectivity standards. | ||
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| Backplane Bus | |||
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| PCI | Peripheral component interconnect (PCI) is a local bus system designed for high-end computer systems. PCI buses transfer 32 or 64 bits of data at a clock speed of 33 MHz. They also support 3 to 5 critical peripherals, which are either integrated directly onto the motherboard or added via expansion cards. PCI buses fully support cards that were developed for standard I/O buses. | ||
| CompactPCI | Compact PCI (cPCI) is a high-performance industrial bus that uses the electrical standards of the PCI bus and is packaged in a Eurocard. Specifications for the CompactPCI bus are developed and maintained by the PCI Industrial Computers Manufacturers Group (PICMG). cPCI buses are used extensively in systems that require high speed data transfers. Examples include data communication routers and switches, real-time machine control, real-time data acquisition, military systems, etc. | ||
| PXI | PCI extensions for instrumentation (PXI) is a superset of CompactPCI that adds timing and triggering functions, imposes requirements for documenting environmental tests, and establishes a standard Windows®-based software framework. Windows is a registered trademark of the Microsoft Corporation. | ||
| VME | VersaModule Eurocard bus (VMEbus) is a popular, 32-bit bus used in industrial, commercial and military applications. The VMEbus is based on the VME standard, which defines mechanical specifications such as board dimensions, connector specifications and enclosure characteristics, as well as the electronic specifications for sub-bus structures, signal functions, timing, signal voltage levels, and master/slave configurations. The VMEbus uses 3U and 6U Eurocard, rugged circuit boards that provide a 96-pin plug instead of an edge connector for durability. Several VMEbus varieties are available. | ||
| VXI | VME extensions for instrumentation (VXI) is an electrical and mechanical standard used mainly with automatic test equipment (ATE). VXI allows equipment from different vendors to work together in a common control and packaging environment. | ||
| Other | Other unlisted, specialized, or proprietary buses. | ||
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| Ports / Interfaces | |||
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| Ethernet Port | Devices have an Ethernet port. | ||
| RS232 | Devices have an RS232 port. | ||
| RS422 | Devices have an RS422 port. | ||
| RS485 | Devices have an RS485 port. | ||
| USB | Universal serial bus (USB) is a 4-wire, 12-Mbps serial bus for low-to-medium speed peripheral device connections to personal computers (PC), including keyboards, mice, modems, printers, joysticks, audio functions, monitor controls, etc. The USB design is standardized by the USB Implementers Forum (USBIF), an organization that includes leading companies from the computer and electronics industries. The current USB specification is USB 2.0, which supports data transfer rates of up to 480 Mbps. | ||
| IEEE 1394 (FireWire®) | IEEE 1394 or FireWire® is an interface standard adopted by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) for very fast digital data transfers such as streaming video. IEEE 1394 connectors are used to transmit and receive data among FireWire devices, and are designed to replace external high-speed peripheral connections to personal computers, including hard disks, CD-ROMs, DVDs, graphics cards, high-speed scanners, direct video, monitors, etc. Tiny, robust FireWire connectors will also become important parts of home entertainment, communication, and appliance networks. FireWire is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. | ||
| VGA | Video graphics array (VGA) is a PC video display circuit and adapter that supports text and graphics. Text is supported at a maximum resolution of 80x25 characters in 16 colors. Graphics are supported at a maximum resolution of 320x200 pixels in 256 colors, or 640x480 pixels in 16 colors. | ||
| Keyboard | Devices have a keyboard port. | ||
| Mouse Port | Devices have a socket for plugging in a mouse. | ||
| Printer | Devices have a printer adapter. There are two types: programmed I/O (PIO) and serial I/O (SIO). | ||
| Other | Other unlisted, specialized, or proprietary ports or interfaces. | ||
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Performance
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| Digital I/O | The number of digital I/O terminals in the module or the system. | ||
| Search Logic: | User may specify either, both, or neither of the "At Least" and "No More Than" values. Products returned as matches will meet all specified criteria. | ||
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| Analog I/O | The number of analog I/O terminals in the module or the system. | ||
| Search Logic: | User may specify either, both, or neither of the "At Least" and "No More Than" values. Products returned as matches will meet all specified criteria. | ||
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| PID Loops | The number of PID control loops. | ||
| Search Logic: | User may specify either, both, or neither of the "At Least" and "No More Than" values. Products returned as matches will meet all specified criteria. | ||
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| Flash Memory | The amount of available Flash memory. | ||
| Search Logic: | All matching products will have a value greater than or equal to the specified value. | ||
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| SRAM / SDRAM Memory | The amount of available static random access memory (SRAM) or synchronous dynamic random access memory (SDRAM). | ||
| Search Logic: | All matching products will have a value greater than or equal to the specified value. | ||
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| Operating Temperature | The full-required range of ambient operating temperature. | ||
| Search Logic: | User may specify either, both, or neither of the limits in a "From - To" range; when both are specified, matching products will cover entire range. Products returned as matches will meet all specified criteria. | ||
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| Operating Humidity | The full-required range of ambient operating humidity. | ||
| Search Logic: | User may specify either, both, or neither of the limits in a "From - To" range; when both are specified, matching products will cover entire range. Products returned as matches will meet all specified criteria. | ||
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Standards and Compliance
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| RoHS Compliant | Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) is a European Union (EU) directive that requires all manufacturers of electronic and electrical equipment sold in Europe to demonstrate that their products contain only minimal levels of the following hazardous substances: lead, mercury, cadmium, hexavalent chromium, polybrominated biphenyl and polybrominated diphenyl ether. RoHS will become effective on July 1, 2006. | ||
| WEEE Compliant | The Waste Electrical and Electronics Equipment Regulations (WEEE Regulations) is a European Parliament Directive with the aim of encouraging reuse, recycling and recovery of electrical and electronic equipment, and to improve the environmental impact and performance of these equipments. This directive sets the requirements and criteria for the collection, treatment, recycling and recovery of these equipments. It makes producers responsible for financing these activities, and retailers and distributors must provide means for consumers to return used or obsolete equipments without charge. | ||
| Other | Other unlisted standards or compliances. | ||
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Features
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| Watchdog Timer | A watchdog timer is a circuit that automatically re-boots a PC when the computer's hardware or software malfunctions. | ||
| Real Clock Timer | Devices provide real-time clock support. | ||
| Visual Indicators | Visual indicators such as light emitting diodes (LEDs) are used to monitor status. | ||
| Reset Button | Devices have a button that can be used reset the system when needed. | ||
| Integral Power Supply | A power supply comes with device, or is in the same physical package. | ||
| Surge Protection | Surge protection circuitry protects the device from spikes, surges, etc., in supply line voltage. | ||
| Hot-Swappable | Modules can be installed or uninstalled when the system is running. | ||
| Built-in Web Server | The system has an embedded web server. | ||
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