DAQFactory Starter Data Acquisition software

Available from Audon Electronics is a new cut-down version of the popular DAQFactory data acquisition and control package called DAQFactory Starter.

DAQFactory Starter offers all the basic features of an HMI / SCADA software tool including data acquisition from a wide range of devices (limited to 16 I/O points), data logging to ASCII and binary files, three user definable screens with 44 screen components, powerful graphing and trending, plus Email and FTP out.

If you have a small application with less then 16 I/O points and don't need any of the advanced features of a full SCADA package, then DAQFactory Starter is probably just right for you. Plus, if your system grows, you can always upgrade. DAQFactory Starter is only £29.

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Lowest Cost Ethernet to Serial Converters

The eNET range of Ethernet to Serial converts, available from Audon Electronics, are a simple way of connecting any serial device, whether RS232 or RS485 to a Ethernet network. They feature a simple setup procedure, ease of operation and automatic network recovery. Supplied with Programming examples and Virtual Serial Port software, to seamlessly add serial ports to your Network.

There are presently 4 models in the range. The eNET-100 is the budget level model with a single RS232 or RS422/485 port. Housed in a robust plastic enclosure with mounting tabs, the eNET-100 is ideal for cost-sensitive applications. Next is the eNET-132. This has 2 serial ports, 1 x RS232 and 1 x RS42/485. The eNET-132 is housed in a robust metal enclosure and is suitable for industrial applications. A 6 port version is available in the form of the eNET-432; this has 4 x RS232 port and 2 x RS422/485 ports.

Finally, the eNET-132W is a wireless WiFi version of the eNET-100. This unit supports IEEE 802.11b/g, uses spread Spectrum Technology with full WEP 64-bit/128-bit data encryption and has a maximum transmission Rate of 54 Mbps. Prices start from just £65

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CuWin 3500 WinCE Touch Controller

Available from Audon Electronics, the CUWIN 3500 combines a 7" Colour graphic display and touch interface with a high efficiency industrial controller.

The CUWIN 3500 is a panel mount embedded controller with a 800 x 480 pixel, 260K colour graphics LCD touch screen and fast ARM9 32bit 266MHz processor. At the rear are RS232 and RS485 serial ports. The unit has one USB Host port for peripherals and one USB Device port to connect to a desktop for device access over ActiveSync. A standard Ethernet port is also provided. A SD card slot is available which can be used for application or data storage. The CUWIN 3500 contains a built-in speaker for mono sound and has a stereo audio jack.

The CUWIN 3500 is equipped with Windows CE 5.0 Embedded. Windows CE supports applications developed in Microsoft Visual Studio to create Windows CE ARM executables. Also supports the .NET Compact Framework which reduces development time by allowing the use of .NET functions.

Available ex-stock for £369 ex VAT and delivery.

Audon Electronics
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RedLab-TC USB Thermocouple DAQ device at a Red Hot price!

Available from Audon Electronics is the RedLab-TC, a new, low-cost USB based thermocouple data acquisition unit. 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. Supplied with free chart recording software, and drivers for most DAQ packages and programming languages.

The RedLab-TC has 8 fully differential 24-bit thermocouple inputs which support all of the common thermocouple types (J, K, R, S, T, N, E, B). The RedLab-TC performs all linearization and cold-junction compensation to yield a typical accuracy of better than ±0.5°C. Opto-siolation ensures wiring faults won't cause damage to your system. The 8 digital I/O can be used for simple control, alarm outputs or for monitoring contact inputs.

The RedLab-TC is supplied with TracerDAQ, a simple chart recorder and datalogger package, and is supplied with drivers for common DAQ Packages such as LabVIEW, RealView and ProfiLab-Expert.

The RedLab-TC’s combination of competitive performance, superior ease-of-use, and lowest cost make it the perfect alternative to the thermocouple-based temperature measurement products available on the market today.

Audon Electronics
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PLC runs BASIC and Ladder

The CUSB range from Audon Electronics are low-cost open-frame PLCs based on the CuBloc core processor running both BASIC and Ladder-logic programs.

There are 3 models in the range, CUSB-22R, CUSB-30R and the CUSB36R. These DIN-rail mount PLC's have a different mix of I/O, but all have mains relay outputs, opto-inputs, analogue inputs, PWM outputs, counter/timers, simple connections to a LCD and keypad and two RS232 ports. These can be easily reconverted for RS485 multi-drop use and the CUSB can be programmed for use as both MODBUS master or slave.

The CUSB PLCs use the FREE CublocStudio application for program development. With CuBlocStudio you can write your BASIC and/or Ladder programs, simulate and de-bug and download to the CUSB PLC. CuBlocStudio has Ladder logic monitor and Time Chart tools to help with debugging.

The CUSB PLC can handle a wide variety of small to big applications while using only a fraction of the space of a full-size controller at a fraction of the price.

Audon Electronics
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Low Cost Wireless temp/Humidity Logging

The TL Series is a wireless temperature and humidity logging system based on a USB based receiver base station and up to 50 remotely located transmitters. The TL series is suitable for a wide range of uses in both industrial and domestic applications. Over fifty wireless sensors can be installed and monitored by the USB base station and the included temperature logger software enables the monitoring and analysis of all the sensors separately.

The TL-300 is the entry level receiver whilst the TL-500 has stand alone data logging capability with 2Meg of built-in memory. There are several wireless sensors in the range covering indoor and outdoor temperature and humidity. The sensor range will be expended over time, with a CO2 sensor due out next. The sensors can be located up to 40m from the receiver and use the licence exempt 433Mhz radio band.

The easy to use Software presents the temperature measurements with time and date graphically. The Software keeps track of the data over several years and will log data (in the background) as long as your computer is running.

The logged measurements can be exported in several formats for further processing. The package includes a screensaver that dynamically displays the actual temperature for each sensor. An additional feature, when the software is installed, is Messenger software that enables temperature messages to be sent by email and to be published on a website. With an email-to-SMS service it is therefore possible to receive information from the temperature logger system on an SMS enabled device.

Available as starter kits which include either the TL-300 or TL-500 receiver, 2 wireless sensors, USB lead and software CD. Prices start from £56 ex VAT and delivery.

Audon Electronics
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email: info@audon.co.uk
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Fast USB DAQ Unit for Dynamic Applications

New from Audon Electronics is the USB-AD16F high speed USB based multifunction I/O unit with 16 opto-isolated analogue inputs, 2 analogue output, 4 digital inputs and 4 digital outputs. Data can be acquired at up to 250kHz rate at 16-bit resolution. A range of analogue and digital expansion boards are also available. Supplied with a free copy of NextView4-Live software for data acquisition and control and a wide selection of Windows, MAC and Linux programming examples.

The USB-AD16f features 16-channel 16-bit analogue inputs with 4 programmable input ranges of ±10V, ±5V, ±2V, ±1V. With 250kHz sampling rate the USB-AD16f is perfectly suitable for dynamic applications such as noise and vibration measurements and impact testing. The galvanic isolation of the analogue inputs protects the measurement system and PC from accidents!

The 2 isolated analogue outputs are also at 16-bit resolution with a ±10V output range. For controlling and recording digital states 4 digital inputs and outputs each are available. An additional counter input allows pulse measurements.

All I/O are presented via two 37-way D-type sockets, one analogue and one digital. The user can connect to this directly or optional expansion boards are available. Also compatible with the MAL series of signal conditioning modules for connection of thermocouples, strain gauges etc. For use with USB 1.1 and 2.0 systems, up to 127 units can be connected to a single PC.

Drivers are available for Windows, MAC and Linux operating systems. The USB-AD16f is supplied with an Active-X component and comprehensive programming examples for use with most common programming languages. There are also VI for use with LabVIEW and there is a USB-AD16f component ion the ProfiLab programming package.

The USB-AD16f is also supplied with a copy of nextView4-Live data acquisition and control software. With NextView-Live, the user can acquire and analyse data, set analogue and digital outputs and read the status of the digital inputs. The user can create their own screens, with chart displays, text, alarm panels, output sliders etc.