Communication Protocol
set of rules governing the formatting and handling of communication systems.
See Also: Communication, Protocol, COMM, Spacewire, Near Field Communications, Modbus, Data Communications
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RS232 RS485 RS422 Serial To Ethernet Modbus Converters / Device Servers
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In the past two decades, legacy serial communication protocols such as Modbus have merged rapidly with modern TCP/IP communication, yielding benefits including widely available infrastructures and greater distance, reliability, and flexibility. CommFront offers a range of industry-proven, easy-to-use serial to Ethernet converters and device servers, both hardware and software types. The applications of our serial to Ethernet converters include acting as a device server or a Modbus RTU/ASCII to Modbus TCP protocol converter; extending serial ( RS232 / RS485 / RS422 / TTL) communication distance over Ethernet network; controlling serial devices from remote Modbus TCP software or Modbus RTU master via Ethernet network; making a wide variety of M2M communication applications possible by enabling client access independent of any operating system or proprietary protocol; and converting conventional serial data network into TCP/IP network, etc.
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Wireless Connectivity
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Panasonic Automotive & Industrial Systems Europe GmbH
Panasonic Wireless Connectivity solutions encompass a wide range of technologies, with a focus on helping design engineers increase their product's speed-to-market. The Panasonic product portfolio covers all of today's latest communication protocols with ready-to-use modules for Bluetooth BR/EDR, Bluetooth dual mode functionality, Bluetooth low energy functionality and Wi-Fi. Designed with simplicity in mind, Panasonic Wireless Connectivity solutions allow design engineers to quickly extend wireless communication into their feature set without a comprehensive knowledge base of wireless hardware and software design.
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PCI-7813, 3M Gate Virtex-II FPGA, Digital Reconfigurable I/O Device
779370-01
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The PCI‑7813 is a reconfigurable I/O (RIO) device that features a user-programmable FPGA for onboard processing and flexible I/O operation. With LabVIEW FPGA, you can individually configure the digital lines as inputs, outputs, counter/timers, PWM, encoder inputs, or specialized communication protocols. You can also program custom onboard decision making that executes with hardware-timed speed and reliability. The PCI‑7813 is well-suited for a wide variety of applications, such as high-speed waveform generation, sensor simulation, hardware-in‑the‑loop (HIL) test, custom communications protocols, bit error rate test, and other applications that require precise timing and control.
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sbRIO-9403, Non-Enclosed, 5 V/TTL, 32 Bidirectional Channels, 7 µs C Series Digital Module
780539-01
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Non-Enclosed, 5 V/TTL, 32 Bidirectional Channels, 7 µs C Series Digital Module - The sbRIO‑9403 is a configurable digital I/O interface for input or output with shift‑on‑the‑fly capabilities. Each channel features transient isolation between the I/O channels and the backplane. With reconfigurable I/O (RIO) technology (CompactRIO only), you can use the LabVIEW FPGA Module to program the sbRIO‑9403 for implementing custom, high-speed counter/timers; digital communication protocols; pulse generation; and other applications.
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Fieldbus
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Communication networks are state of the art in the process and automation engineering today. Standardized field bus systems and communications protocols based on Ethernet make the networking of various components and equipment of different manufacturers possible.
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PXIe-7866, Kintex-7 325T FPGA, 24-Channel AO, 1 MS/s, PXI Multifunction Reconfigurable I/O Module
787354-01
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PXIe, Kintex-7 325T FPGA, 24-Channel AO, 1 MS/s, PXI Multifunction Reconfigurable I/O Module - The PXIe-7866 features flexibility of timing and synchronization with a user-programmable FPGA for onboard processing and direct control over I/O signals. The PXIe-7866 provides 24 analog output, 2 analog input, and 32, 5V input-tolerant digital I/O channels connected to a Kintex-7 325T FPGA to help you design applications for hardware-in-the-loop testing, custom protocol communication, sensor simulation, and high-speed control. You can use the dedicated A/D converter (ADC) for independent timing, individual channel triggering, and multirate sampling. Additionally, the PXIe-7866 includes peer-to-peer streaming for direct data transfer to other PXI Express modules.
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Intelligent Communication Gateways
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Advantech Intelligent Communication Gateways are ARM-based robust platforms with wireless and Ethernet communication, and multiple protocol support.
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NI-9403, 5 V/TTL, 32 Bidirectional Channels, 7 µs C Series Digital Module
780179-01
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5 V/TTL, 32 Bidirectional Channels, 7 µs C Series Digital Module - The NI‑9403 is a configurable digital I/O interface for input or output with shift‑on‑the‑fly capabilities. Each channel features transient isolation between the I/O channels and the backplane. With reconfigurable I/O (RIO) technology (CompactRIO only), you can use the LabVIEW FPGA Module to program the NI‑9403 for applications such as custom, high-speed counter/timers; digital communication protocols; and pulse generation. In a CompactDAQ chassis, you can use the NI‑9403 only as a static (software-timed) digital I/O module. You cannot use these modules to route timing or triggering signals.
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Smart Device Testing
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Helping you ensure that your smart devices with integrated wireless modules meet requirements to demonstrate compliance to global wireless type approval requirements.A smart device is any piece of electronic equipment that intentionally communicates and interacts with other electronic devices using wireless protocols. In order to verify the performance and connectivity of these devices, both the device hardware and the communication protocol are evaluated to ensure smooth connectivity and eliminate unacceptable interference.
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PXIe-7821, Kintex 7 160T FPGA, 128 DIO, 512 MB DRAM, PXI Digital Reconfigurable I/O Module
783485-01
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Kintex 7 160T FPGA, 128 DIO, 512 MB DRAM, PXI Digital Reconfigurable I/O Module—The PXIe‑7821 is a reconfigurable I/O (RIO) device that features a user-programmable FPGA for onboard processing and flexible I/O operation. With LabVIEW FPGA, you can individually configure the digital lines as inputs, outputs, counter/timers, PWM, encoder inputs, or specialized communication protocols. You can also program custom onboard decision making that executes with hardware-timed speed and reliability. Each line offers software-selectable logic levels. The PXIe‑7821 supports peer‑to‑peer streaming for direct data transfer between PXI Express modules. The PXIe‑7821 is well-suited for a wide variety of applications, such as high-speed waveform generation, sensor simulation, hardware‑in-‑the‑loop (HIL) test, bit error rate test, and other applications that require precise timing and control.
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EtherCAT Gateways
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EtherCAT Fieldbus gateways provide seamless communication between Modbus RTU/TCP and EtherCAT communication protocols.
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PXI-7851, Virtex-5 LX30 FPGA, 750 kS/s PXI Multifunction Reconfigurable I/O Module
780339-01
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Virtex-5 LX30 FPGA, 750 kS/s PXI Multifunction Reconfigurable I/O Module—The PXI‑7851 features a user-programmable FPGA for high-performance onboard processing and direct control over I/O signals to ensure complete flexibility of system timing and synchronization. You can customize these devices with the LabVIEW FPGA Module to develop applications requiring precise timing and control such as hardware‑in‑the‑loop testing, custom protocol communication, sensor simulation, and high-speed control. The PXI‑7851 features a dedicated A/D converter (ADC) per channel for independent timing and triggering. This design offers specialized functionality such as multirate sampling and individual channel triggering, which are outside the capabilities of typical data acquisition hardware.
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PXI-7854, Virtex-5 LX110 FPGA, 750 kS/s PXI Multifunction Reconfigurable I/O Module
780342-01
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Virtex-5 LX110 FPGA, 750 kS/s PXI Multifunction Reconfigurable I/O Module—The PXI‑7854 features a user-programmable FPGA for high-performance onboard processing and direct control over I/O signals to ensure complete flexibility of system timing and synchronization. You can customize these devices with the LabVIEW FPGA Module to develop applications requiring precise timing and control such as hardware‑in‑the‑loop testing, custom protocol communication, sensor simulation, and high-speed control. The PXI‑7854 features a dedicated A/D converter (ADC) per channel for independent timing and triggering. This design offers specialized functionality such as multirate sampling and individual channel triggering, which are outside the capabilities of typical data acquisition hardware.
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Advanced Diagnostics
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Providing wireless vehicle communications between the vehicle and tablet and supporting the latest DoIP, D-PDU and Mega CAN vehicle communication protocols.
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Electro-Optical Test Software
INFRATEST
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INFRATEST is a powerful software for testing IR cameras, visible and NIR cameras, ICCDs, goggles and laser rangefi nders. Based on video acquisition modules compatible with a wide range of communication protocols, including LVDS, Camera Link, GigE Vision and all types of analog formats – CCIR, PAL, RS170, NTSC, INFRATEST acquires, displays and analyzes the video signal from all types of electro-optical devices.
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Single / Dual channel Dual Redundant DDC Controller
PCI-1553DDC-2
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The PCI-1553-DDC-1/2 implements a complete single channel dual-redundant MIL-STD-1553 bus terminal on a half size PCI Card. Full BC/MT/RT modes are supported. 0°C to 70°C operating temperature is standard. Included is an DDC Enhanced ACE intelligent communications protocol engine, dual transceivers and encoder / decoders, shared memory, and management logic.
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Robust RISC-based DIN-rail Fanless Embedded System With I.MX 6UL Processor, COM, SPI, I2C, 2 LANs And DIO (2-in/1-out)
IFB125
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The IFB125 is powered by the low-power Freescale i.MX6UL processor in the ARM® Cortex™-A7 micro architecture. It supports extended operating temperature ranging from -40°C to 70°C, and can withstand vibration up to 5G. Its flexible wide voltage range 9V - 48V DC power input with a lockable terminal block type connector also enhances its reliability in harsh environments. To meet most of Industrial IoT needs, the IFB125 supports multiple communication interfaces for maximum flexibility, including LAN, serial, USB, and digital I/O ports. The Industrial IoT gateway has 256MB onboard memory that features data transfer rates of DDR3-1600, as well as 4GB eMMC flash memory onboard for storage. This embedded IoT gateway platform is equipped with one PCI Express Mini Card slot and one SIM card slot. Additionally, it supports DB9 connectors with both SPI and I2C function as communication protocols to suit for specific applications
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Multiprotocol P104Plus Interface Board for Embedded Applications or Avionics Test & Simulation Applications
EXC-4000P104plus
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The EXC-4000P104plus is a multiprotocol P104plus interface board for embedded applications or avionics test and simulation applications. Each board holds up to five independent modules. Two on-board modules use the MIL-STD-1553 communications protocol (M4K1553Px); another on-board module uses the ARINC-429 communications protocol; two additional detachable modules can be any one of the following types:M4K1553PxS (Single Function - RT validated) This module operates as a Bus Controller, Remote Terminal or a Bus Monitor. This module qualifies for airborne applications.M4K1553Px (Multi Function) This module operates as a Bus Controller, up to 32 Remote Terminals and as a Bus Monitor. Supports an Internal Concurrent Monitor in RT and BC/RT modes.M4K1553Px(S)-1760 Same as M4K1553Px(S) plus MIL-STD-1760 options.M4KMMSI Mini Munitions Store Interface module. Supports RT, BC/Concurrent-RT/Concurrent Monitor and Bus Monitor modes. Up to 8 hub ports EBR-1553 [10 Mbps 1553 protocol using RS-485 transceivers] and 1 monitor output.M4KH009 Based on our H009 family. This module operates as a Central Computer Complex (CCC) and/or up to 16 Peripheral Units (PUs) simultaneously, or as a Bus Monitor. In addition, a Concurrent Bus Monitor enables concurrent monitoring of the bus during CCC and PU simulation.M4K429RTx Based on our ARINC 429RxTx board. This module supports either five or ten ARINC 429 channels each of which can be configured in real time as a receive or transmit channel.M4K708 This module supports two channels of ARINC 708/453, each one selectable as either transmit or receive.M4KSerial This module supports up to 4 independent channels of serial communications, each of which can be selected as RS485, RS422 or RS232.M4KDiscrete This module supports 20 selectable input/open collector output discretes. The module supports TTL (0 to 5 volts) or avionics (0 to 32 volts) voltage levels.M4KCAN This module supports up to 6 independent channels of CAN 2.0B protocol with standard and extended message frames and message identifiers.
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Multi Protocol Analyzer
LE-8200A
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The LE-8200A is the top-level model of battery-powered communications protocol analyzer. The LE-8200A has an enlarged display in response to an increasing demand without degrading the excellent portability of the LE Series. It is ideal for development tests of communications systems and industrial equipment, as well as for after-sale services and communication trouble analysis.
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C Series Digital Module
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The C Series Digital Module interacts with a range of industrial switches, transducers, and devices. Some modules include an LED per channel that indicates the state of the channel. It supports input, output, or a combination of digital lines, and they can interact with a variety of voltages and logic levels, so they are well-suited for a variety of benchtop and industrial environments. Additionally, the C Series Digital Module also offers isolation options and sinking or sourcing capabilities to add further protection to your digital I/O application. When you use the C Series Digital Module with CompactRIO, you can use LabVIEW FPGA to create custom high-speed counter/timers, digital communication protocols, pulse generation, and more.The C Series Digital Module includes the NI-DAQmx driver and configuration utility that simplify configuration and measurements. NI-DAQmx supports NI programming environments as well as Python, ANSI C, C#.NET, and MathWorks MATLAB® software.
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NITOS Wireless Sensor Platform
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The NITOS prototype wireless sensor mote, is comprised of open-source and configurable modules. NITOS mote features the ATmega32u4 microcontroller running at 8MHz and operating at 3.3V. The aforementioned microcontroller is fully compatible with the Arduino platform that enables ease of software development and provides compatibility with several commercial sensing modules. Moreover, the platform is equipped with an Xbee radio interface that enables communication with the respective gateway. The Xbee module is a tiny device ideal for setting up mesh networks and has a defined rate of 250 kbps. This module uses the IEEE 802.15.4 stack which is the basis for theZigbee protocol. Apart from the Xbee module, NITOS mote can also feature a WiFi wireless interface in order to communicate with WiFi gateways. The developed mote currently features specific sensing modules, an air temperature and humidity sensor, a light intensity sensor and a human presencesensor. Various types of sensing modules and actuators can be further integrated exploiting existing Arduino software that implements several existing communications protocols. The firmware can be easily uploaded through the on-board USB connection. Figure 1 illustrates the developed NITOS mote and the respective gateway node.
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Industrial Gas Detectors
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Seitron designs and manufactures detectors for methane, LPG, gasoline vapours and carbon monoxide (CO) for commercial and process industry use. Our detectors provide three communication protocols 4..20mA, Modbus and S-Bus (a proprietary protocol derived from Modbus). You can also choose between two types of housings: polycarbonate for industrial use or ATEX-certified for the installation of detectors in ATEX-classified areas.
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USB
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Universal serial bus, or USB, is an industry standard that defines the cables, connectors and communication protocols used to connect computers and peripherals. ST's portfolio covers a wide range of products designed for USB data (transceivers) and/or power applications (battery chargers and charger detection systems).
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NI-9401, 5 V/TTL, 8 Bidirectional Channels, 100 ns C Series Digital Module
779351-01
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5 V/TTL, 8 Bidirectional Channels, 100 ns C Series Digital Module - The NI‑9401 is a configurable digital I/O interface for input or output in 4‑bit increments. Therefore, the NI‑9401 can create three configurations: 8 digital inputs, 8 digital outputs, or four digital inputs and four digital outputs. With reconfigurable I/O (RIO) technology (CompactRIO only), you can use the LabVIEW FPGA Module to program the NI‑9401 for implementing custom, high-speed counter/timers; digital communication protocols; pulse generation; and more. Each channel features transient isolation between the I/O channels and the backplane.
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PXI-7842, Virtex-5 LX50 FPGA, 200 kS/s PXI Multifunction Reconfigurable I/O Module
780338-01
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Virtex-5 LX50 FPGA, 200 kS/s PXI Multifunction Reconfigurable I/O Module—The PXI‑7842 features a user-programmable FPGA for high-performance onboard processing and direct control over I/O signals to ensure complete flexibility of system timing and synchronization. You can customize these devices with the LabVIEW FPGA Module to develop applications requiring precise timing and control such as hardware‑in‑the‑loop testing, custom protocol communication, sensor simulation, and high-speed control. The PXI‑7842 features a dedicated A/D converter (ADC) per channel for independent timing and triggering. This design offers specialized functionality such as multirate sampling and individual channel triggering, which are outside the capabilities of typical data acquisition hardware.
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CANbus Controller Standard Interface
PCI360
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The PCI360 CANbus controller PCI card is based on the SJA1000. The SJA1000 provides an interface to the popular CANbus that support both standard (11-bit) and extended (29-bit) identifier messages. LEDs provide diagnostics information.The CAN network is a serial communication protocol which efficiency supports distributed real-time control with a high level of reliability.
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PROFINET Gateways
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The PROFINET Fieldbus gateways provide seamless communication between Modbus RTU/TCP and PROFINET communication protocols.
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Microwave Generators And Systems
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MKS offers compact industrial microwave generators and systems in 915MHz and 2450MHz that are adaptable to a wide range of applications including include Food and Beverage Packaging, Environmental and Advanced Industrial processes like coating, material growth, and automotive. With a robust, modular power system chassis design and advanced filament and electromagnetic management, MKS microwave generators are engineered to last. The microwave generators are equipped with switch mode topology for all power ranges and support a variety of fieldbus communication protocols.
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PXIe-7822, PXI Express Digital RIO with Kintex-7 325T FPGA
783486-01
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Kintex 7 325T FPGA, 128 DIO, 512 MB DRAM, PXI Digital Reconfigurable I/O Module—The PXIe‑7822 is a reconfigurable I/O (RIO) device that features a user-programmable FPGA for onboard processing and flexible I/O operation. With LabVIEW FPGA, you can individually configure the digital lines as inputs, outputs, counter/timers, PWM, encoder inputs, or specialized communication protocols. You can also program custom onboard decision making that executes with hardware-timed speed and reliability. Each line offers software-selectable logic levels. The PXIe‑7822 supports peer‑to‑peer streaming for direct data transfer between PXI Express modules. The PXIe‑7822 is well-suited for a wide variety of applications, such as high-speed waveform generation, sensor simulation, hardware‑in‑the‑loop (HIL) test, bit error rate test, and other applications that require precise timing and control.
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NI-9402, LVTTL, 4 Bidirectional Channels, 55 ns C Series Digital Module
779987-01
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LVTTL, 4 Bidirectional Channels, 55 ns C Series Digital Module - The NI‑9402 is a per‑channel configurable digital I/O interface for input or output. With reconfigurable I/O (RIO) technology (CompactRIO only), you can use the LabVIEW FPGA Module to program the NI‑9402 for … implementing custom, high-speed counter/timers; digital communication protocols; pulse generation; and more. Each channel features transient isolation between the I/O channels and the backplane.
