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News Release from: Sensor-Technik UK | Subject: Graf AT3
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 13 November 2002
CANbus control without major development
costs
A new modular control system from Graf provides the opportunity to upgrade traditional vehicle or machinery control systems to a state-of-the-art CANbus setup, without major development costs.
A new modular control system from Graf provides the opportunity to upgrade traditional vehicle or machinery control systems to a state-of-the-art CANbus setup, without major development costs Available in the UK from Sensor-Technik, Graf's AT3 model consists of a main control, display and interface unit, which hold a powerful C167 microprocessor, interface buttons and an industry mouse, operated via a rotary push-and-turn button
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 26 Jun 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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Costs range from GBP 250 to GBP 700, depending on the display size.
The control unit has a RS232 and CANbus interface.
All programming can be done over the RS232 interface in either simple PLC ladder or in real-time C, while the programming software is supplied free.
All that's needed is the cable and interface to connect to PC or laptop.
Via the CANbus, a range of slave modules can take temperature, voltage current, digital input and outputs, including PWMs.
There is no limit on the number of slave units, all the programming and logic being performed by the main control unit.
The display can be programmed with many different screens.
Simple standard images in formats such as JPEG, BMP or TIFF can be downloaded directly to the screen.
As a fixed-cost alternative, Sensor-Technik can supply a complete solution, including software, hardware development, such as connection boxes, sensors and cable loom.
The AT3 has been developed specifically to withstand outdoor environments and is particularly cost-effective in smaller systems, where it offers flexibility in many applications, such as controlling hydraulic machinery, weighing, data collection and machine control, or even as a simple yet upmarket display interface unit. Request a free brochure from Sensor-Technik UK ...
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