G3 Technologies in Louisburg, Kansas has a line of remote I/O that looks interesting.  The entry level product is a the Model G301, which provides 36 I/O points in a bare-board package.

From the web site: The Model G301 RIO (Remote I/O) is a low cost solution for I/O expansion and remote I/O requirements in SCADA and Process Control applications.  It provides 24 Digital Inputs, 4 Analog Inputs, and 8 Digital (FET) Outputs.  See pdf data sheet for details, and call G3 Technologies for pricing.

The G301 uses standard RS485 serial data communications with Modbus Slave protocol.  It is especially suited for applications requiring low power and/or environmental tolerance, including SOLAR applications.  It also makes a great local or remote “Modbus End Device” to gather data for a PLC or RTU acting as a Data Concentrator.

M2M Data Corporations’s new Aquavx water/waste water services and hardware are now available for sale online through its eCommerce store

Aquavx is an alternative to traditional SCADA. We use cellular and satellite based communication technologies instead of using expensive private radio networks. Generally it costs less than the phone line for a traditional autodialer and provides reports, notifications, and analytics without pricey customization.

Chronos for M2M

M2M has recently entered the water and waste water market by launching Aquavx in partnership with Antx, Inc.

Aquavx brings together M2M’s experience developing hosted services with Antx’s hardware and industry knowledge to deliver a turnkey satellite and cellular based SCADA alternative to the water and wastewater industry.

More here >>

Bug Labs offers a refreshing approach to hardware development by promising to greatly reduce the time and cost of moving from prototype to production when compared to traditional M2M development techniques. From the Bug Labs web site: “With BUG, businesses take advantage of a complete, integrated device development environment, enabling them to produce a proof-of-concept with a rich ecosystem of hardware, software and web services.

BUGbase WiFi is the heart of your BUG application – a fast, full-function, mobile Linux computer with storage, WiFi, Bluetooth, rechargeable battery, USB, serial I/O, tripod mount(!) and more. Connect your BUGbase WiFi to any combination of up to four BUGmodules and build your ultimate gadget.”

Bug Labs bug offers a refreshing approach to hardware development by promising to greatly reduce the time and cost of moving from prototype to production when compared to traditional M2M development techniques. From the Bug Labs web site: “With BUG, businesses take advantage of a complete, integrated device development environment, enabling them to produce a proof-of-concept with a rich ecosystem of hardware, software and web services. BUGbase WiFi is the heart of your BUG application – a fast, full-function, mobile Linux computer with storage, WiFi, Bluetooth, rechargeable battery, USB, serial I/O, tripod mount(!) and more. Connect your BUGbase WiFi to any combination of up to four BUGmodules and build your ultimate gadget.”

EMS Satcom’s eNcompass PDT-300i offers cost-effective global coverage in a low-profile package using the L-Band Iridium satellite constellation. Capabilities include two-way real-time messaging, tracking and monitoring. The requires 9Vdc-36Vdc power and the data interface is RS-232.

Features

• GPS tracking and two-way messaging
• AES 256 encryption
• Configurable and upgradeable software over the air
• Variable GPS reporting rate, depending on speed
• Battery backup
• All-in-one rugged packaging
• No moving parts
• Wide range power input
• Panic button
• Satellite signal indicator

Avid Wireless offers an M2M gateway product line called the AVIDdirector™ are designed to interface with a broad range of remote equipment and mobile data networks.

From the web site:

“The AVIDdirector-M2M is a compact device designed to quickly integrate with sensors, equipment or devices and deliver information back to corporate systems or to one of many suggested web portal options available.

The information that is collected from the remote equipment, devices, assets, machinery, etc. can be saved on the AVIDdirector controller itself and collected periodically, or create applications which make a determination as to which information you would like to send and when to send it. The information can be viewed in any number of ways or may be integrated directly with your current information support systems.”

Sixnet has announced a new generation of cellular data modems targeting the M2M, telemetry, and SCADA markets. The products Offer high speed internet connectivity over cellular networks. Each modem has application specific functionality to fulfill application demands. The units are ruggedized industrial (Class 1 Div 2) gateways that provide wireless TCP/IP connectivity to remote devices.

Go here for a data sheet.

Moxa has announced the launch of the new ioLogik E4200 Active Ethernet modular I/O. The ioLogik E4200 supports up to 16 I/O modules with a maximum of 256 DI/DO points or 64 AI/O points. Its slice form factor provides more flexibility and expanding availability for various application requirements. This new modular I/O is also more intelligent than previous models and supports 80 Click&Go rule-sets. The unit also provides two independent Ethernet LANs for network redundancy, and one serial port to connect with GSM/CDMA modems for SMS communication.

Features

• Supports up to 16 I/O modules (up to 256 DI/O points or 64 AI/O points)
• Dual Ethernet LAN and one RS-232 port
• Front-end intelligence that supports 80 Click&Go rules
• Unicode Active Messaging with real-time stamp, including SMS, SNMP Trap with I/O status, TCP, and email
• Built-in web console

Read more here

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Digi’s competitively priced Rabbit-based BL2100 SBC includes 40 digital I/O, 11 analog inputs, 4 analog outputs and 4 serial ports. Ethernet and keypad/display are available options. The Ethernet interface is supported by software to enable network and Internet connectivity. Units start at $184 each in quantities of 25.

From the web site:

Features

• Optional backlit 122 x 32 pixel graphic display, 7 user-relegendable keys, 7 LEDs
• 10Base-T Ethernet with RJ-45
• Optional 512K Flash/512K SRAM
• 40 sinking/sourcing digital I/O
• 11 A/D and 4 D/A
• 4 serial ports
• Software support enables network connectivity, E-mail, web server

Go here for a complete list of Digi’s Rabbit-based SBCs

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