New Ethernet I/O Offers Peer-to-Peer and Multicast Messaging
New Ethernet I/O Offers Peer-to-Peer and Multicast Messaging
Acromag’s NT Ethernet Series features i2o® peer-to-peer and multicast messaging technology. This provides the easiest way to link your inputs to your outputs without a PLC, PC or master CPU. Ethernet-based Configuration NTE Ethernet I/O modules have a built-in web server for convenient configuration without installing any software. Enhanced i2o Peer-to-peer input to output messaging…
How to Distribute Critical Signals to Multiple Locations at the Same Time
Acromag Solutions Application Note 8401069 The Problem: Sending an Abort Signal to Multiple Locations Simultaneously A satellite launch company needs to send a discrete abort signal to multiple locations at the same time if anything gets out of specification. The equipment to monitor and control the launch are in several different buildings but all on…
New XMC FPGA Modules with Write-Protected Configuration Memory for Enhanced Security
The XMC-7AWP and XMC-7KWP modules, with a user-programmable Xilinx® Artix®-7 or Kintex® 7 FPGA, feature write-protected flash memory to secure the configuration files. High-speed interfaces are provided for PCIe, 10GbE, LVDS, serial, and other I/O signals. The XMC-7AWP can load and execute without having to power cycle enabling an application to change the logic executing…
Remote I/O with Easy Ethernet-based Configuration
Easy setup from anywhere with a web browser NTE Ethernet I/O modules have a built-in web server for convenient configuration without installing any software. Several web pages lead you through the options to set your IP addresses, protocol, and I/O parameters. A diagnostics page lets you monitor I/O values from your PC, tablet, or smartphone….
New Single-Slot, ¾-Length, PCIe Carrier Card Interfaces XMC Mezzanine Modules
Acromag’s new APCe8775 card provides power, PCIe bus signals, and cooling air to an XMC mezzanine module for high-performance signal processing in small embedded computer systems. Acromag’s APCe8775 carrier card offers a simple and cost-effective solution that allows a PC to communicate with an XMC mezzanine module over a PCI Express (PCIe) bus. System developers…
White Paper: What is FPGA Zynq UltraScale+ with MPSoC
This white paper is a brief overview of some types and features of the FPGA Zinq® UltraScale+™ MPSoC chip. Also discussed are the benefits and how the FPGA is used on Acromag’s APZU user-configurable mezzanine module. The engineering design kit, software drivers, development tools, and a few applications are also discussed. FPGA Modules with Low…
Monitor More I/O Points with Fewer IP Addresses with New Ethernet I/O Modules
New BusWorks® NT Series Ethernet I/O modules save money by requiring only one IP address for up to 64 I/O channels. The space-saving design requires only 25mm of DIN rail per module. Ethernet I/O modules distribute 9-32V DC power along the DIN rail bus to expansion modules. Hazardous location approvals, high noise immunity, and -40…
See How to Use Wireless Remote I/O Cost-Effectively in this New App Note Newsletter
A wastewater treatment facility needs a cost-effective wireless remote I/O solution to bring measurements for water level, turbidity, PH, temperature, and phosphates back to their SCADA control room. They have sensors for these measurements that output 4 to 20mA but local ordinances won’t allow overhead wiring. This would mean having to run wires underground, which…
FPGA Modules with Low Power Consumption Newsletter
The Acromag XMC-7K family is enhanced with Xilinx® Kintex™-7 FPGA for lower-power consumption and exceptional 128M x 16-bit Quad DDR3 SDRAM processing performance. Build options include the choice of a Xilinx XC7K325T or XC7K410T FPGA device. Acromag’s XMC-7K family offers highly efficient and dependable boards. Options include plug-in I/O, dual SFP+ ports, or conduction-cooled for…
Ethernet Application Note for Measuring Temperature Newsletter
How to Measure Temperature with High-density Ethernet New BusWorks® NT Series modular design provides an expandable system solution for temperature signals. The NT Series offers a broad variety of remote I/O options. Nine I/O configurations are available as either NTE Network module or NTX expansion I/O modules. For temperature monitoring, a thermocouple input model supports…