Industrial automation right out of the box
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Sixnet product story
Edited by the Engineeringtalk editorial team
Apr 29, 2005
The Micro-VersaTrak uIPm is the latest addition to the IPm product line of Linux-based RTUs and controllers.
Sixnet has released its latest addition to its IPm product line of Linux-based RTUs and controllers, the Micro-VersaTrak uIPm.
The uIPm (which stands for micro-IPm) is a rugged, compact unit with a built-in mix of 14 discrete and analogue I/Os, four serial ports and a 10/100 Ethernet interface.
It is a sister product to the popular Mini-VersaTrak mIPm (mini-IPm) which has up to 26 built-in I/Os.
Like other Sixnet IPm controllers and RTUs, the uIPm is preloaded with open-source Linux and the industrial IPm firmware.
This provides ready-to-use advanced automation, control and data acquisition capabilities plus the flexibility to program Linux or IEC61131 applications.
Included with the uIPm is the powerful IPm firmware, which is loaded with industrial automation features that are ready to use right out of the box.
Many advanced automation capabilities such as I/O moves and data logging can be simply configured using the Sixnet I/O Tool Kit software.
No programming or knowledge of Linux is necessary in most applications.
However, if needed, the open-source Linux inside makes the Micro-IPm truly open and allows for the ultimate flexibility.
The uIPm is an ideal platform for plant floor interfacing, of any kind.
It can be used for real-time inventory management such as RFID systems, HVAC and energy management, or environmental monitoring to name just a few.
Programming the uIPm can be done using any mix of the ISaGRAF IEC61131 languages (ladder logic, sequential function chart, etc), high-level C/C++ and more.
The uIPm is ideal for end users and OEMs alike.
End users can use the supplied Sixnet I/O Tool Kit software to configure advanced features, import/export tag definitions, perform diagnostics, and much more.
OEMs can easily add their own applications and go right to market, as the Micro-IPm comes precertified.
Simply stated by Sixnet: "It will make your job easier".
Inside the uIPm, there is 16Mbyte of Flash disk and 16Mbyte of fast dynamic memory, along with an industrial PowerPC CPU.
Currently, two uIPm models are offered with different combinations of built-in I/O and serial ports.
In addition, it is easily expandable using any of Sixnet's EtherTrak Ethernet or RemoteTrak RS485 I/O modules, for up to 1024 I/O points or more.
The uIPm is UL/CSA/CE rated for -40 to +70C operation, Class 1, Div 2 (Zone 2) hazardous locations and marine/offshore applications.
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