1U controller takes charge of multiple I/Os

An input output controller (IOC) maximises functionality and options by incorporating plug-in industry packs together with a PMC card

Hytec Electronics now offers a compact, self contained 1U high rack mounted IOC with six industry pack slots each with a mini signal conditioning card, one PMC slot and a PC104+ processor, with Ethernet network (10/100)MHz, USB, hard disc and 256Mbyte RAM (up to 1Gbyte CompactFlash optional).
The 9010 IOC will run with Linux, Windows XP or with the open source RTEMS real time embedded system.

Hytec provide software drivers for these operating systems.

As a system component it is available as an EPICS IOC running either RTEMS or Linux, or as an OPC server allowing operation with most Scada packages.
It also supports TCP/IP sockets interface and HTML web browser access.

Six sites are provided for industry packs (IPs), providing a wide range of I/O functions.

An open specification defines the key characteristics ensuring compatibility between suppliers.

A rich mix of functionality is possible by using these plug-in cards.

They are very compact in size and include an ID PROM which aids auto-configuration.

A broad range of products is available from suppliers all over the world.

These include ADC, DAC, I/O, isolated I/O, RS232, RS485, stepper motor controllers and scalers.

In addition a PMC card slot provides access to the wide range of specialist cards.

Each industry pack has a signal conditioning board which allows conditioning and plant isolation to be added.

50-way SCSI II connectors are used so that inexpensive, commercially available cables can be used with Hytec's range of DIN-rail terminal boards for connection to plant wiring.

Five cooling fans are fitted, all controllable remotely or locally with automatic temperature control.