IDC LAUNCHES ZB100 WIRELESS OEM MODULE FOR M2M APPLICATIONS.
ZigBee Mesh Networking designed to make Machines talk
Intelligent Distributed Controls (IDC) a specialist in real time tracking, control and automation, has announced the launch of the ZB100 wireless OEM module for M2M applications. Based upon “ZigBee” mesh networking, the module enables machine builders and original equipment manufacturers to integrate wireless networking into their machines and systems with minimum cost, risk and development time. The integration is facilitated by FCC certification, which enables the ZB100 to be used in the USA as well as Europe.
The ZB100 features Texas Instruments’ CC2430/31complete System- on -Chip (SoC), comprising a high performance microprocessor, with digital, analogue and serial connectivity. The module accommodates a wide ranging supply voltage from 4 – 30VDC, is designed with an 18-pin header for plug-in interface/signal conditioning boards, and includes a unique 64-bit MAC address identifier
The wireless network upon which the ZB100 operates is the 2.4GHz, licence- free IEEE 802.15.4 international standard; this provides secure, redundant two- way communications up to 100m between nodes, with network extension using routing over multiple nodes for longer distances. The product features the “ZigBee” stack which leverages the advantages of continued mainstream development and future compatibility with other manufactures’ equipment and products. Typical applications include monitoring and control of mobile machinery, wireless control of fixed plant, remote control and tracking applications
The ZB100 OEM Module is a central component in the IDC family of ZB modules which include Ethernet and serial gateways, routers, micro controller and handheld devices. All modules offer embedded intelligence, battery management and extremely low power consumption. The ZB100 also features an internal position calculation algorithm based on triangulation of received signal strength from fixed nodes.
To support the development and integration of the product range, IDC has developed client – server applications, which include the ZBServer for web services integration, “over the air” programming, data logging, remote control and position tracking.
For machine builders and system designers who wish to offer wireless- based systems integration the ZB product family of hardware modules and software applications offer a complete single source solution.
IDC Ltd
Intelligent Distributed Controls (IDC Ltd) is based in Derby. The company has a highly skilled team of dedicated hardware and software design, development and application engineers. These personnel have specialist application knowledge of control systems applied to logistics, warehouse distribution and manufacturing. This applications experience has IDC enabled to develop key skills in real time control, RFID and wireless technology, and to develop niche products for these industries and related OEMs. IDC’s customer base includes Toyota, Toys R Us, ASDA George, Smiths Aerospace, Astra Zeneca and Vestas Wind Systems A/S
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For further information contact: Peter Hadley, IDC Ltd, Keynes House, Chester Park, Alfreton Road, Derby. DE21 4AS. Tel: +44 (0) 1332 604 030 Fax: +44 (0) 1332 604 031. E-mail: sales@idc.gb.com Website: www.zig-bee.co.uk