The Amplicon Measurement and Control Group launch the Moxa ioPAC 8000 series RTU Controller one of the most ruggedized and reliable RTU controller available on the marketplace suitable for all harsh environments but designed specifically for rail applications.
The Moxa ioPAC 8000 series modular RTU controllers are designed for remote data acquisition and monitoring. With a powerful processor and a variety of interfaces the ioPAC 8000 can connect to PLCs other serial devices and smart meters. They are suitable for applications that require a rugged and reliable design.
In addition the ioPAC 8000 supports hot-swappable I/O and power module slots for redundant power inputs and sensor signals allowing users to choose from a variety of I/O modules accessing sensor signals. The aluminium housing offers a robust and compact solution and provides greater protection for rolling stock roadside environmental monitoring wind turbine and other outdoor applications.
The ultra-wide temperature design of the ioPAC 8000 makes it suitable for challenging conditions; with full compliance to the Rail EN50155 standard the ioPAC 8000 is well suited to control and monitor onboard devices such as fire detectors sensors and various electronic controls. The ioPAC also features a Linux/GNU platform adapted for data acquisition and condition monitoring.
The Amplicon Measurement and Control Group launch the Moxa ioPAC 8000 series RTU Controller one of the most ruggedized and reliable RTU controller available on the marketplace suitable for all harsh environments but designed specifically for rail applications.
The Moxa ioPAC 8000 series modular RTU controllers are designed for remote data acquisition and monitoring. With a powerful processor and a variety of interfaces the ioPAC 8000 can connect to PLCs other serial devices and smart meters. They are suitable for applications that require a rugged and reliable design.
In addition the ioPAC 8000 supports hot-swappable I/O and power module slots for redundant power inputs and sensor signals allowing users to choose from a variety of I/O modules accessing sensor signals. The aluminium housing offers a robust and compact solution and provides greater protection for rolling stock roadside environmental monitoring wind turbine and other outdoor applications.
The ultra-wide temperature design of the ioPAC 8000 makes it suitable for challenging conditions; with full compliance to the Rail EN50155 standard the ioPAC 8000 is well suited to control and monitor onboard devices such as fire detectors sensors and various electronic controls. The ioPAC also features a Linux/GNU platform adapted for data acquisition and condition monitoring.
We are pleased to announce the winners of the Amplicon Impact-R F range launch prize draw.
The lucky winners of one of the Atop Serial to Ethernet extenders are:
+middot; Gavin Paterson
+middot; Jonathon Hodges
+middot; Matthew Bagshawe
+middot; Jon Heath
+middot; Donavon Mitchell
Matt Bagshawe Senior Systems Maintenance Engineer at Network Rail commented: That+ s awesome; they say good news comes in threes! Just had a daughter and now Ive won this prize I should play the lottery!+rdquo;
Donavon Mitchell Senior Process Systems Developer at Bernard Matthews Farms Ltd commented: I+ m absolutely thrilled to have won this top-notch piece of kit from Amplicon and am really looking forward to putting it to a worthy use.+rdquo;
Thank you to all of you that took part in the Amplicon free prize draw.
The Digi Transport WR21 is based on the hugely successful Digi Transport series of enterprise class routers. It is from this legacy that the WR21 inherits its advanced routing functionality and resilient cellular network features. However the WR21 sets itself apart with its compact rugged design future proof 4G communications and a price point that rivals many basic cellular modems on the market.
In addition the WR21 is extremely versatile it has many different options of hardware and software features +ndash; meaning you only pay for the features you need for you application.
Rugged features include a wide operating temperature of -35+deg;C to +75+deg;C various mounting options such as panel and DIN-rail dual SIM card for cellular network backup and a best in class 5 year warranty. The WR21 supports HSPA+ which means that it is ready for the next generation of cellular infrastructure currently being rolled out in the UK and is quad band for world wide mobile network compatibility.
Amplicon has announced the release of their new Impact-R 4020S 4U short depth rackmount computer. Utilising the high powered Intel iCore processor the new system is approximately half the depth of the existing 4U but still manages to pack in many outstanding features.
With a depth of only 302mm the new Amplicon Impact-R 4020S system has been specifically designed to meet requirements where space is a critical consideration
Using only road mapped hardware the new shallow depth system comprises a high performance 4U compact chassis featuring industrial-grade motherboard powered by the Intel iCore processors with housing for two industrial 2.5+rdquo; HDD or SSD.
In addition the Impact-R 4020S series supports various operating systems from Microsoft Windows platforms to main stream Linux distributions. As with all Amplicon industrial computers it can be tailored to suit your individual requirements.
Following the annual Moxa Technical Support Certification (MTSC) course Amplicon is proud to announce the outstanding achievement of our technical support engineer Andy Pook who has positioned himself as the UKs most knowledgeable engineer on Moxa products and globally he achieved an outstanding 2nd in the World.
The MTSC course is an annual 3 day training event designed to provide distributors with the knowledge required to properly support the Moxa product range; and only by passing rigorous exams on each of the core topics can you achieve the certification.
Amplicon will now run sessions of internal training courses to pass on the valuable knowledge gained at the event is passed onto the whole technical sales and support team. This will ensure that Team Amplicon can continue to provide customers with unbeatable pre and post-sales support on the full range of Moxa products.
Amplicon has announced the release of a new industrial grade router the EDR-G902. This router is designed to establish a secure high-speed connection to remote systems with enhanced security functions an easy configuration interface with a rugged design.
The EDR-G902 can function as a LAN-to-LAN router/firewall a LAN-to-LAN bridge firewall and a LAN-to-WAN router/firewall with NAT and VPN functionality. This flexibility means that the EDR-G902 can fortify specific areas of your automation network such as WAN security to protect your network from external attacks internal LAN protection by isolating and safeguarding your critical assets from internal network threats while also providing remote VPN secure access.
For many automation engineers IT security is a formidable task; for this reason the EDR-G902 software has been designed to give easy configuration by implementing a unique suite of setup tools. The Quick Automation Profile (QAP) feature allows engineers to quickly select the firewall policy settings to create secure fieldbus networks. The SettingsCheck tool allows remote users to pre-test new policy settings avoiding any wrong configuration from locking out the remote user and forcing a site visit for reconfiguration and the PolicyCheck tool will support the user to debug policy settings and warn of any misconfiguration.
With a proven track record in supplying the process control industry with innovative systems and solutions; and a comprehensive range of process control and automation products we can deliver complete and cost effective solutions that will enable process control engineers to maximise the quality productivity efficiency and profitability of their production and manufacturing processes.
The newly launched process control section provides vital information on how Amplicon can help you to engineer the right system for your next process control and automation application. Whether it is serial I/O or Ethernet I/O devices controllers running a SCADA application such as rackmount or embedded PC+ s or a simple panel PC Amplicon have the right product to meet your requirements.
At Amplicon we aim to take the hard work out of your process control project by providing some of the very best engineering and technical advice. Our engineering services division can customise and integrate your process control system to meet any engineering requirements.
Find out more about Amplicon Process Control solutions.
Amplicons Commsandnetworking.com the UK premier online shop for industrial grade data communication products is pleased to announce its new and very user friendly online Switch Selector Tool. This will enable customers to quickly and easily find industrial Ethernet switches that best fit their specific applications. The switch selector tool can be found at www.Commsandnetworking.com/search
Commsandnetworking.com Industrial Ethernet switch portfolio currently features more than 300 switches. With the new Switch Selector Tool users can now quickly and accurately locate products which meet their specifications.
The Switch Selector Tool currently includes managed and unmanaged Industrial Ethernet switches from manufacturers such as EtherWAN from Axiomtek Moxa Atop and GarrettCOM offering a deep range of switches designed for many different applications such as EN50155 Rail approved switches IEC-61850 Substation automation switches and high power PoE+ switches for security and building automation.
To determine which product is right for your application simply input your specifications from the management function and port configuration to the mounting power and certification options as soon as you are ready simply click the Display results+rdquo; button and your tailored results will be clearly reported with the additional option of saving the results for later use or when further discussing your requirements with the Amplicon Data Comms specialists.
The girls from Amplicon including the CEO strode off around the streets of Brighton to raise funds for the Martlets hospice. This event is well supported locally and some 1000 women joined together to raise much needed funds.
The walk now in its 6th year has raised over +pound;750K and this year Team Amplicon Girls raised an outstanding +pound;840! The girls managed 6.7 miles in a little over 2 hours quite amazing considering that this was our first attempt.
Sore feet blisters and aching limbs are now being rested up in preparation for the next challenge!
Amplicon have announced the launch of the Agilent 1000B series oscilloscopes. The 1000B series comprises of four types of oscilloscopes featuring two channels and bandwidths ranging from 50 -150 MHz. This new series is specifically designed to deliver powerful capabilities at an affordable price
All models in the 1000B series are equipped with a sharp colour LCD display that is easy to read even from wide angles. With up to 16 kpts of memory per channel the 1000B series provides up to six times more memory than any other oscilloscope in its class. Additionally the 1GS/s sample rate provides excellent signal detail.
The 1000B series oscilloscopes can display 23 automatic measurements and supplied as standard with go/no-go mask testing capability which enables inexperienced oscilloscope users to perform precise parametric tests. This series also offers advanced capabilities such as sequence mode which allows users to record and replay up to 1 000 occurrences of a trigger for easy identification of glitches and other anomalies.
These new oscilloscopes are ideal for any application where budget is a critical consideration. There are free educational kits making this a very attractive choice for education establishments. Engineers technicians and hobbyists with limited budgets will be able to take advantage of the unbeatable value offered by the new 1000B series.
Amplicon have expanded their KVM portfolio to include the latest KVM extenders from Icron Technologies. The EL3500 EL4500 and EL5100 are KVM extender systems which allow you to place your computer away from the work area using ExtremeLinkTM technology - Icrons proprietary KVM extension protocol - to transmit HD video audio and USB 2.0 over inexpensive CatX (Category 5 or better) cable.
The EL3500 is a cost effective KVM capable of extending DVI-D (Digital Video Interface-Digital) USB 2.0 and audio over a distance of up to 500m. Video quality will not degrade with distance; in fact the EL3500 will transmit a resolution of 1680 x 1050 at the full 500m. The EL3500 is an ideal solution for those who need reliable and responsive KVM extension beyond the limits of other KVM products on the market.
The EL4500 is a versatile KVM which can extend DVI-D USB 2.0 and audio up to 100m over CatX cable or can leverage an existing Local Area Network infrastructure by extending over layer 2 switched networks. The benefit of LAN transmission is the distance is theoretically infinite +ndash; the KVM will extend to the limits of your network and communication is completely transparent.
The EL5100 is a high resolution KVM extender capable of resolutions of 1920 x 1200 (1080p) it can extend video audio and USB 2.0 up to 100m with no degradation of video quality. The EL5100 delivers a superior video quality level to distances that cannot be matched by its peers.
The 2012 e-Legacy Awards presentation luncheon will take place on 13 September 2012 at the Kensington Roof Gardens.
Once again Amplicon will be sponsoring e-legacy and are very excited to have been invited to sponsor the newly created +lsquo;Outstanding Achievement category.
This will be awarded to the company product or service that has made or has the potential to make the greatest impact in our industry.
E-Legacy awards unlike other industry awards ensure that the most important people in our industry the readers of + Electronic Product Design+ vote for the category winners. We look forward to sharing this prestigious event with some of you as you support or collect awards at this exciting event. You might even be receiving your award from us!
For more information please visit: http://www.epdonthenet.net/awards_event.aspx
We are pleased to announce the winner of the Amplicon End-of-year prize draw.
The winner of the IPC-914-210-FL embedded computer is Guy Morrison from Tube Lines Ltd.
Guy Morrison Head of Engineering at Tube Lines Ltd commented: I was totally thrilled to read the congratulations email what a terrific prize! Just like to say thanks to Amplicon it really has made my year.+rdquo;
Thank you to all of you that took part in the Amplicon free prize draw.
We are delighted to extend a very warm welcome to the newest member of Tiny Team Amplicon.
On the 1st August 2012 weighing in at 7lb 5oz Raahil Arvin Ahmed made his entrance into the world! He is the first child for our data communications sales engineer Niaz Ahmed and his wife Samrina.
Mother and baby are doing well and Dad is still accepting congratulations on a job well done! Our warmest congratulations to Niaz and Samrina what a lovely summer surprise!
The Division of Engineering and Product Design School of Environment and Technology at the University of Brighton held its annual prize giving event on 23 July 2012 in the Creativity Centre.
This year the Amplicon Jim Hicks Memorial prize was presented by the Amplicon CEO Gina Citroni to Christopher James Watts who has just completed the third year of a four year MEng programme. Christopher is an outstanding student and is expected to graduate in July 2013 with a first class or a very good upper second class MEng in Digital Electronics Computing and Communications degree. The award was given for his project In-car performance data logger for driving evaluation.
Dr Dal Koshal Head of Division of Engineering and Product Design commented +lsquo;We are delighted that Amplicon continue to support the university and its engineering students; industry recognition makes the Amplicon Prize a much sought after award.
Amplicon have launched a new + in-vehicle+ addition to the successful Impact-E rugged embedded PC family.
Building on the existing popular Impact-E 72/73 the Impact-E 74 is powered by Intel+ s iCore mobile processors with exceptional storage ability. mSATA technology is used to store the operating system giving the choice of using either 2 x 2.5 mechanical hard disk drives or 2 x 2.5 solid state drives in RAID 0 RAID 1 or JBOD (Just a Bunch Of Disks) for additional data storage.
With the addition of the in-vehicle ignition module this unit becomes exceptionally versatile and lends itself to a wide range of in-vehicle usage. Constructed from carefully selected and tested industrial components you can be assured of longevity reliability and repeatability.
The new ICP DAS TPD-430 and VPD-130 series of compact Touch Screen HMI Controllers specifically designed for factory and building automation applications are the latest additions to the Amplicon Industrial HMI range.
The TPD and VPD series are equipped with TFT full colour displays and have versatile communication methods with built-in communication ports such as Ethernet RS-232/RS-485 and USB; engineers can seamlessly monitor and control I/O modules and other serial devices remotely with a simple touch of a button.
These series come with HMIWorks - a free programming development environment that allows users to program in either C language or Ladder Logic there are also many demo programs available to help with development and cut down on time to market.
The Amplicon Ventrix and Impact-R industrial PCs have been further improved by Sandy Bridge Intel+reg; iCore processing technology. This brings increased processor performance and the power of SATA III USB3.0 and iAMT v7 to the industrial market giving increased data speeds optimal performance and remote maintenance capability.
Using the Q67 chipset with Sandy Bridge technology gives access to advanced display technology allowing the Ventrix and Impact-R to deliver high performance graphics without the need and expense of adding additional graphics cards.
Constructed from industrial components and available in form factors 2U 3U and 4U the new Amplicon iCore systems give you the reliability and longevity you demand for industrial applications.
Amplicon have launched an exciting new eShop website NexcomShop.com. This underlines the continuing and growing partnership with Taiwans leading embedded IPC manufacturer Nexcom.
Nexcom were established in 1992 and have seen remarkable growth over the following years. They have a reputation for market leading innovative product design combined with outstanding attention to quality and this has underpinned the partnership with Amplicon which has been in existence for some 15 years.
This new venture will give clients access to an unrivalled hardware portfolio; with options ranging from small form factor motherboards rail approved PCs compact embedded PCs closed or open frame panel PCs and medically approved panel PCs.
Amplicon customers will be able to receive a quick quotation via the new NexcomShop.com website; our dedicated sales engineers are on hand for technical advice by phone or through our live chat facility. This can also be used for the outstanding post sales technical support that you would expect from a market leader like Amplicon.
Amplicon are delighted to announce that its annual +lsquo;Network and Monitoring Solutions for Smarter Transport technology seminar will be held at the Bluebell Steam Railway on November 28th 2012.The highlight of the day will be a ride through the beautiful Sussex countryside in the observation car driven by a small vintage steam engine.
All attendees will be treated to a day packed with interesting talks and demonstrations specifically tailored for engineers within the transport sector. The day will also include a very special trip back in time with a fascinating tour of the locomotive engine sheds plus a ride in a unique observation carriage built in 1913 powered by one of the Bluebell Railway steam engines
The seminar will offer real insights into the technologies systems and solutions applied in transportation; ranging from the acquisition of data using the latest technologies for remote monitoring and control the transmission of data through resilient wired and wireless communication systems and the processing of data using approved rugged computing solutions. The seminar will be hosted by Amplicon the automation industrial networking and computing specialists in conjunction with a guest speaker from IEI Technology one of the worlds leading Industrial computing providers.