Saelig Introduces CANminiBOX(TM) Fanless CANbus Controllers

2009年06月23日 08:08
Maintenance-Free CANbus Controller for Embedded Control Applications
Offers 128 MB SD-RAM Capabilities, Weighs Less than One Pound Pittsford, NY, USA -Saelig Company, Inc. (Saelig) (www.saelig.com) has announced the debut of CANminiBOX(TM), a versatile, compact embedded controller that is particularly well-suited for embedded CANbus control applications. Units incorporate high-reliability components, with a wide variety of hardware and software options also available in the tiny Élan-based CANminiBOX(TM). The product's 128 MB SD-RAM capacity is sufficient to control the pre-installed Linux OS (other options available), while a 512 MB CompactFlash card storage can easily be upgraded. CANminiBOX(TM) also offers low power consumption (less than 6W), ensuring the reliability of passive cooling. DIN-rail mounted units can be placed almost anywhere, even in the tightest locations, due to its remarkably small dimensions: 3" x 2" x 4.7". Even with a diverse array of front panel standard interface connections, this versatile controller system weighs less than 1 lb. The unit's Linux operating system comes pre-installed as standard, while other choices such as QNX or VxWorks are easily integrated to suit customer needs. Each CANminiBOX(TM) system is 100% tested and customizable with additional I/O or CANbus ports, even in small quantities, with design-team hardware and software support at no extra cost. CANminiBOX(TM)'s guaranteed lifetime of at least five years is essential when designing-in controllers for medical or military and aerospace equipment. CANminiBOX(TM) features an AMD Élan 133MHz SC520 processor with 128 MB internal SD-RAM and 512 MB SD-RAM CompactFlash, with front-panel availability for 10/100MBit/s Ethernet, status LED's, an RS232 serial port, a CAN port, and one USB1.1 port. Units are 10-28VDC powered, making them ideal for vehicle battery-powered operation. CANminiBOX(TM) is designed to operate within an ambient temperature range of 0 to +50° C (+32° F to +120° F). All inputs feature ESD protection of 2kV. Fanless operation provides fit-and-forget, maintenance-free operation, making CANminiBOX(TM) the perfect solution for a wide variety of embedded automation needs. Made in Europe by Janz AG, a leading industrial control and CANbus manufacturer, CANminiBOX(TM) is available now from Saelig, with units starting at $795.00 USD. For detailed specifications, free technical assistance, or additional information, please contact (toll-free in the US) 1-888-7SAELIG, via email: info@saelig.com, or visit www.saelig.com or www.janz.com About Saelig Company, Inc. Founded in 1988 in Rochester, New York, Saelig is a North American distributor with a growing reputation for finding and sourcing unique, easy-to-use control and instrumentation products and related active components, for use in a variety of industries, including: automation, automotive, aerospace and defense, computers, controls, embedded systems, medical and pharmaceutical manufacturing, motion control, RandD, wireless, etc. Products lines are continuously added from sources across the globe, and are offered at highly competitive prices, accompanied by full in-house technical support, exceptional customer service, and fast delivery. For full details of available product lines, please visit www.saelig.com.