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sensor measures temperature on a
single channel, while the DLP-UTH8
is a data-collection hub with eight
channels that can be connected to
temperature only or temperature
and humidity modules via standard
Intranet cables. The sensors can
be located up to 250 feet away from
the UTH8 hub and are purchased
separately.
Designed to work with the above
hub and sensors, the new DLP
Design Data Center monitors data
continuously and allows for remote
access and alerts. Service routine
software that communicates with the
DLP-UT1 and DLP-UTH8 continuously
sends temperature/humidity readings
to a secure server. For privacy,
customers log in to the Data Center
with an ID and password. They can
then remotely monitor, set, or change
temperature alert points, specify
email addresses for alert mail
recipients, view data from the
previous 24 hours in either chart or
graph format, or download data from
the previous 30 days. Customers may
try the DLP Design Data Center for
the first month at no charge. The
Data Center service may then be
purchased for $35/six months or
$60/year through www.dlpdc.com
via credit card.
“For this level of performance,
what sets us apart from our competitors is our pricing,” comments Don
Powrie, President of DLP Design, Inc.
“Our products are the best choice
when you’re trying to watch your
bottom line but need to know that
your equipment is protected.”
Datasheets are available upon request.
The Propeller Proto Board
USB has all the features of
the Propeller Proto Board
but utilizes the USB
programming interface on
the board for those
projects which need the
USB interface in the
application. The Proto
Board provides a low cost
prototyping platform
for projects or industrial
applications. The new
Propeller Proto Board USB
houses the incredible
P8X32A-Q44 Propeller chip.
The Propeller chip makes it easy
to rapidly develop embedded
applications. Its eight processors
(cogs) can operate simultaneously —
either independently or cooperatively
— sharing common resources through
a central hub. The developer has
full control over how and when
each cog is employed; there is no
compiler-driven or operating system-driven splitting of tasks among
multiple cogs. A shared system clock
keeps each cog on the same time
reference, allowing for true
deterministic timing and
synchronization. Two programming
languages are available: the easy-to-learn high-level Spin; and Propeller
Assembly which can execute at up
to 160 MIPS ( 20 MIPS per cog).
For more information, contact:
Parallax, Inc.
Web: www.parallax.com
For more information, contact:
DLP Design, Inc.
Tel: 469-964-8027
Email: support@dlpdesign.com
Web: www.dlpdesign.com
PROPELLER
PROTO BOARD
USB TEXT
Parallax, Inc., introduces the new
Propeller Proto Board with USB.
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