McLaren HS-PLC-UART Hi-Speed Powerline Communication PLC-UART

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NOTE: User manual update: No need to have a CD for software. The software is simply a serial port debugger. We recommend X-CTU.

On the PLC-UART motherboard, there is a 20-pin 2mm spacing receptacle
and users can choose different daughter boards based on their interface
needs. This 20-pin receptacle is also pin-compatible with Xbee our
modules (search "Xbee" or see related items below).

The PLC-UART
motherboard also supports DIP by optional pins that can be used to
directly plug into a user's board without screws. The interface board
signals such as RS232/RS485/USB signals are also routed back to the
motherboard through the 20-pin receptacle, and again to a user's board
through these DIP pins.

The powerline communication transceiver
modules are designed to send/receiver serial data over the powerline
network. PLC-UART is designed to transparently move serial data over the
powerline network, and achieves the goal of replacing cables by using
the ubiquitous powerline network.

Features:

Recommended wall adapter 5V 2A: PSSMV10U
AC and DC powerline Communications
Fully transparent mode, plug and play coming out of the box without the need to do any programming.
Homeplug 1.0
5Mbps throughput on the power line
Built-in error correction codes
AT commands used for advanced configuration
3.3V TTL UART, Optional RS232, RS485. USB, Ethernet, Zigbee interfaces
RoHS

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Description: A broadband powerline communication module (5Mbps throughput on the powerline). Based on the feedback received on the narrow band powerline communication modem, broadband modems consist of a PLC-UART motherboard, with a UART-RS232 daughter board, a UART-RS485 daughter board, a UART-USB daughter board, a UART-Zigbee daughter board, or a UART-Ethernet daughter board.

NOTE: User manual update: No need to have a CD for software. The software is simply a serial port debugger. We recommend X-CTU (click on the picture to get to a page with the links). (Out of Stock)

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The serial pins (DIN and DOUT) of the XBee are connected through an SPDT switch, which allows you to select a connection to either the UART pins (D0, D1) or any digital pins on the Arduino (D2 and D3 default). Power is taken from the 5V pin of the Arduino and regulated on-board to 3.3VDC before being supplied to the XBee. The shield also takes care of level shifting on the DIN pin of the XBee.

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Mounts directly onto your Arduino
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12x11 grid of 0.1" spaced prototyping holes
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Power, DIN, DOUT, RSSI and DIO5 indicator LEDs

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Communication with the RFM22B is achieved via a standard 4-wire SPI interface. Three configurable general purpose I/Os are also available, the use of which can be tailored towards the needs of your project. A host of other features are also available including an 8-bit ADC, temperature sensor, RX and TX FIFOs, and low-battery detection. See the datasheet below for a complete description of every register and command.

The module comes in a 16-pin, 16 x 16mm, SMD package, with pins spaced by 2mm. Look for a breakout board coming soon!

Features:

Frequency Range: 433/MHz ISM bands
REV: Revision 3.0
Sensitivity = -121 dBm
Output power range: +20 dBm Max
Data Rate = 0.123 to 256 kbps
FSK, GFSK, and OOK modulation
Power Supply = 1.8 to 3.6 V
Ultra low power shutdown mode
Digital RSSI
Wake-up timer
Auto-frequency calibration (AFC)
Power-on-reset (POR)
Antenna diversity and TR switch control
Configurable packet handler
Preamble detector
TX and RX 64 byte FIFOs
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Temperature sensor and 8-bit ADC
–40 to +85 °C temperature range
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On-chip crystal tuning

Dimensions: 16 x 16mm (0.63 x 0.63 in)

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VELBUS system control through a computer
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USB V20 compatible (full speed 12Mb/s)
Uses Microsoft Windows 'usbser.sys' driver (VMB1USB)

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PC Serial Port Stepper Motor Interface Card
NOW MUCH FASTER - Up to 6.3kHz Stepping Rates
SIMULTANEOUS MOTOR CONTROL ADDED
Connects to the PC serial port and provides an easy to use interface for connecting and controlling stepper motors by your PC. You can multidrop up to 4 interface cards off the 1 RS232 serial line so you can control up to a total of 16 stepper motors.

You simply write ascii commands through the PC's serial port to the card to control each of the stepper motors. A free PC program (source code in VB is included) is provided so that you can execute a number of commands and repeat the process.

Finished Dimensions (mm): 78Wx88Lx25H

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Parallel Port Interface with Relays Card Kit 24V

Our Parallel Port Relay card allows you to control stepper motor operations
from your parallel port. It uses a 74HC245 buffer IC to provide protection
for your PC’s parallel port and provide enough current drive for turning on
and off opto-isolator inputs. Can be connected to our KTA-191, KTA-196 and KTA-179 stepper motor driver cards. The card provides 8 motor control output signals ( 4 Step signals, 4 Direction signals) to control up to 4 Stepper Motor Drivers, 4 digital inputs designed for use as limit switch inputs, 2 Relay Outputs to control spindles, coolant or vacuums, and 3 general IO which are connected directly to the port. The card is available with 12V or 24V relays and requires power at the relay voltage. Fitted with screw terminals. Perfect for a 3 axis or 4 axis CNC machine.
You can also use it in other applications for I/O control from your parallel port
Finished Dimensions (mm): 58Wx88Lx25H
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