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News Release from: Sixnet | Subject: Micro-VersaTRAK microIPm
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 28 April 2005
Micro-VersaTRAK microIPm RTU/Controller
Installation-ready Interface for Real-time Plant Floor Data
Sixnet announces its latest addition to their IPm product line of Linux-based RTUs and Controllers, the Micro-VersaTRAK microIPm The microIPm is a rugged, compact unit with a built-in mix of 14 discrete and analog I/O, 4 serial ports and a 10/100 Ethernet interface
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 26 Mar 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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It is a sister product to the popular Mini-VersaTRAK mIPm (mini-IPm) which has up to 26 built-in I/O.
Like other Sixnet IPm Controllers and RTUs, the microIPm is pre-loaded with open-source Linux and the industrial IPm firmware.
This provides ready-to-use advanced automation, control, and data acquisition capabilities plus the flexibility to program your own Linux or IEC 61131 applications.
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Included with the microIPm is the powerful IPm firmware, which is loaded with industrial automation features that are ready to use right out of the box.
Many advanced automation capabilities such as I/O moves and datalogging can be simply configured using the Sixnet I/O Tool Kit software.
No programming or knowledge of Linux is necessary in most applications.
However, if needed, the open-source Linux inside makes the microIPm truly open and allows for the ultimate flexibility.
The microIPm is an ideal platform for plant floor interfacing, of any kind.
It can be used for real-time inventory management such as RFID systems, HVAC and energy management, or environmental monitoring to name just a few.
Programming the microIPm can be done using any mix of the ISaGRAF IEC61131 languages (ladder logic, sequential function chart, etc), high-level C/C++ and more.
The microIPm is ideal for end users and OEMs alike.
End users can use the supplied Sixnet I/O Tool Kit software to configure advanced features, import/export tag definitions, perform diagnostics, and much more.
OEMs can easily add their own applications and go right to market, since the microIPm comes pre-certified.
Simply stated by Sixnet, "It will make your job easier." Inside the microIPm, there is 16 MB of flash disk and 16 MB of fast dynamic memory, along with an industrial PowerPC CPU.
Currently, two microIPm models are offered with different combinations of built-in I/O and serial ports.
In addition, it is easily expandable using any of Sixnet's EtherTRAK Ethernet or RemoteTRAK RS485 I/O modules, for up to 1024 I/O points or more.
The microIPm is UL/CSA/CE rated for -40 to +70C operation, Class 1, Div.
2 (Zone 2) hazardous locations and marine/offshore applications. Request a free brochure from Sixnet ...
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