The Formula EP1016 Fan-less Embedded Panel now available with further options
Date of Release: 29 January 2009
Nematron Europe is pleased to announce two further developments in the EP1000 Series Fan-less Touch Panel PC.
24VDC Power Supply:
The EP1016 can now be ordered with a 24 Volt DC power supply. Power cable connection is made through the convenient Phoenix type un-pluggable screw terminal connector.
Optically-isolated RS485 Port:
A further option is the ability to specify an optically-isolated RS485 port to compliment the RS-232 ports.
RS485 offers the benefits of low cost local networks with high transmission speeds and spanning large distances. However, all large RS485 networks can be at risk from transient power surges, ground loops, power faults and lightning. In particular, lightning (even nearby) can cause multiple network damage and resultant downtime. The high cost in lost production usually outweighs the cost of repairs by an order of magnitude. Providing adequate protection can save the cost of both.
Optical isolation is the widely used and accepted method of protection for these systems and engineers are likely to face the “so why didn’t you fit the optical isolation” when the inevitable happens.
Fitting and maintaining additional optical-isolation can often be difficult, involving expensive and bulky adaptors, power supply and extra cables. The built-in opto-isolator of the EP unit reduces cost and avoids another engineering job. The EP offers complete opto-isolation of the RS485 port with no special fitting or extra cables at less cost than buying and installing all the necessary parts for an external opto-isolator unit.
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With a range of operating systems the versatile EP Series delivers performance whether configured for HMI, IT Terminal or Thin Client applications. With its design roots in the FORMULA stable the EP1000 Series features designed-in quality at a competitive price and is available for order from today.
Please contact us on +44 (0)23 9226 8080 or visit our web site www.nematron.net for more details on the EP1000 Series.
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