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PRODUCT SHOWCASE
Industrial-use Arduino from NOVUS Automation
The new DigiRail NXprog from NOVUS combines the ease of
Arduino programming with the robustness of a controller designed for industrial usage.
In addition to the features shown on the right, the DigiRail
NXprog modules also allows for 35mm DIN rail mounting and
screw terminal connections.
Through its RS485 interface running Modbus RTU protocol,
the DigiRail NXprog communicates with other devices acting
either as a master or as a slave.
It also incorporates an industrial Ethernet port running Modbus TCP protocol, making it suitable for industry 4.0 applications. In addition, the DigiRail NXprog can work with protocols
from the Arduino community library as well as with other proprietary protocols.
Unlike most PLCs which impose certain programming difficulties to the average user, the DigiRail NXprog programming
is Arduino compatible, allowing for the use of high-level programming languages, such as C and C++.
This way, users can program complex algorithms such as
recursive logic, state machines, statistical analysis and mathematical equations in a very simple way. The Arduino library
provided ensures quick and easy programming for reading temperatures using thermocouples, RTDs, Modbus communications
and other tasks.
Ocean Controls
RS485
Port
Ethernet
Port
44 Frankston Gardens Dr
Carrum Downs 3201 VIC
Tel: (03) 9708 2390
Website: www.oceancontrols.com.au
Maxim Integrated
Summer Shen
Tel: (+86 021) 5330 8100
www.maximintegrated.com
summer.shen<at>maximintegrated.com
Designers of compact consumer devices can now slash solution size by
half and extend battery life by up to
20% with the MAX77654 single inductor, multiple output (SIMO) power
management IC (PMIC) from Maxim.
This next-generation SIMO PMIC
delivers 3 outputs with just one insiliconchip.com.au
ductor at 91% efficiency, which is
16% greater than traditional 4-chip
systems. With significantly reduced
size, system designers can pack more
functionality into applications such as
wearables, hearables or other compact
consumer devices when compared to
using traditional power solutions. The
Australia’s electronics magazine
USB
Programming Port
Universal Analog
Inputs for thermocouples, RTDs etc
Analog Outputs
(4-20mA / 0-10V)
Isolated
Digital Inputs
Digital Transistor
or Relay Ouputs
(depending on model)
MAX77654 builds on Maxim’s robust
portfolio of SIMO PMICs.
Small Size: highly integrated, threeoutput buck-boost converter delivers
a 19mm2 solution size that is 50%
smaller than traditional discrete solutions. It consists of a SIMO PMIC, nine
capacitors and an inductor.
Long Battery Life: with 91% efficiency, as well as 500nA shutdown
current and 6µA supply current, this
solution provides 20% longer battery
life and 7 times lower heat dissipation
compared to discrete solutions.
Cost-effective: up to 40% fewer
components and 23% lower BOM cost
compared to discrete solutions.
The MAX77654 is available at
Maxim Integrated’s website for $2 US
(1000-up, FOB USA); it’s also available
from authorised distributors.
The MAX77654EVKIT evaluation
kit is available for $119 US.
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