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Advantech Dual-Band Industrial Wi-Fi I/O Module redefines data acquisition efficiency

Tue, Jan 30, 2024

Advantech has introduced the new WISE-4250 dual band based Industrial Wi-Fi I/O Module. The WISE-4250 features interchangeable I/O and sensors integrated with IoT data acquisition, processing and publishing. Data can be sent directly from Edge to Cloud with higher security and no loss functions. All Wi-Fi channels can be flexibly connected with a smart roaming function. Users can directly configure products with devices via a HTML5 based web page user interface. Products support RESTful API in JSON format for any IoT integration.

The WISE-4250 supports 2.4/5GHz dual band concurrently, enabling leverage of both frequencies at the same time, reducing wireless interference against device data transmission delay. Diverse I/O modules support a wide range of data acquisition. WISE-4250 provides a number of embedded drivers which can easily plug-and-play with wireless modules. The data logger provides data resume functions ensuring zero data loss during on-line, off-line and power off situations. Users can easily find real data with RTC time stamps.

Secure Edge-to-Cloud AES encrypted security is built-in with 802.1x, up to WPA3 Personal and Enterprise, and effortlessly configurable via P2P (peer to peer) functions with mobile devices. Push data to SCADA, the cloud, or private servers while integrating IoT through RESTful web APIs or diverse protocols.

The WISE-4250 features and industrial-Grade design suitable for use in harsh environments. The device will operate over wide temperature and humidity ranges and provides voltage endurance. Diverse mounting methods and fast roaming simplify implementation in a wide variety of applications.

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Siretta Quartz-Gold-5G routers support rapid data transfer for industrial IoT applications

Mon, Jan 29, 2024

Mouser Electronics is now stocking the Quartz-Gold-5G industrial routers from Siretta. Designed to transfer large amounts of data via the 5G NR cellular network, the QUARTZ-GOLD-5G routers are high-speed dual-port gigabit Ethernet industrial routers capable of reaching 2.4 Gbps download and 900 Mbps upload speeds. The QUARTZ-GOLD-5G routers are an ideal choice for the management of remote systems and communication channels, supporting a range of industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) applications, including security, renewable energy, traffic control, and environmental monitoring.

The Quartz-Gold-5G Routers feature a robust, compact design, as well as fallback options to 4G/LTE and 3G/UMTS communication should 5G NR be unavailable. The router’s software supports a broad range of high-end VPN security protocols, allowing the router to be safely deployed in commercial and industrial environments. The Quartz-Gold-5G router also offers an RS232 interface that may be used to connect serial ports on products such as door access controllers and alarm panels to the Internet. The router allows connected equipment to directly interrogate the connection status, signal strength and network parameters, allowing remote systems to run autonomously in the field.

The Quartz-Gold-5G routers are based on a MediaTek 880MHz MIPS dual-core processor with 256 Mbytes flash and 2 Gbytes of DDR3 RAM running on a Linux-based operating system. The cellular capabilities of the routers are powered by the Quectel RM500QAE module, which uses a Qualcomm Snapdragon X55 5G modem.

https://www.mouser.com/new/siretta/siretta-quartz-gold-5g-routers/.

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Farnell allies with Würth Elektronik in home appliances campaign

Thu, Jan 25, 2024

Farnell has joined forces with Würth Elektronik to help design engineers further improve the connectivity and advanced feature sets of ordinary home appliances, without losing sight of the fundamental expectations for reliability, quiet operation and efficiency.

The “Home Appliances meet WE Components” campaign championed by Farnell has introduced a range of meticulously crafted products tailored for design engineers’ needs. Everything from switches and film caps to fast connectors, wireless solutions, sensors, common mode chokes, and snap ferrites have been optimised for every facet of modern appliance design.

Farnell Product Segment Leader for Würth Elektronik, Josh Ahern, said, “We rely on home appliances to keep our lives running smoothly. So much so that we often take them for granted, when in fact brewing our morning coffee and keeping our refrigerators chilled perform vital roles in our lives. However, as they become ever-more sophisticated, it is imperative that the components used to ensure their reliability as well as their expanding feature sets are developed with equally top-quality components. That’s why we are delighted to support WE’s campaign to inform and engage with the developers who are migrating our reliable household electronics to the next generation of usability and longevity.”

Simon Baumann, Coordinator international Engineering, White Goods at Würth Elektronik, concurs, “Most home appliances today contain a large number of electronic circuits. For example, motor control components, heating and cooling elements or user interfaces all have to work efficiently, reliably and be EMC compliant”.

As home appliances get smarter, they still need to be dependable, quiet and affordable to run. That means that developers have a lot more to consider when they are working on new appliance designs, and features that not only offer more benefits, but remain in compliance with regulatory requirements. The partnership between Farnell and WE facilitates the transition to exciting new home appliance designs and features.

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21.5-inch Full HD TFT display features high brightness specification

Wed, Jan 24, 2024

Review Display Systems (RDS) has announced the introduction of a new 21.5-inch TFT display module from industrial display manufacturer, Chefree Technology Corporation. The C23061500501-215H features Full HD resolution (1920 x 1080 pixels), a 16:9 wide aspect ratio, and vertical alignment (VA) mode display technology which ensures excellent optical performance and wide viewing angles.

The 21.5-inch display features vertical alignment (VA) wide viewing technology which enables viewing angles of 89 degrees in all viewing directions (left, right and up, down). The display module features a white LED backlight with integrated driver, and a 30K hour half-brightness lifetime, which enables a specified brightness rating of 1500cd/m² and ensures that the 21.5-inch TFT module produces display images that are bright, clear and colourful.

The dual channel LVDS data interface supports 8-bit RGB colour data which enables a colour palette of up to 16.7M colours. The 21.5-inch display module features mechanical outline dimensions of 495.6mm (l) x 292.2mm (h) x 10.35mm (d) and an active display area of 476.64mm (l) x 268.11mm (h). An extended operating temperature range of -20°C to +85°C is supported.

The 21.5-inch TFT display module is ideal for many varied applications including industrial process control, factory automation, in-vehicle systems, point-of-sale systems, digital signage, and medical equipment.

 

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