Controllers deliver higher processor speed, improved Ethernet throughput
Austin, Tex. National Instruments has released three Compact FieldPoint controllers that deliver increased performance, higher processor speed and significantly improved Ethernet throughput. The NI cFP-2220, cFP-2210 and cFP-2200 controllers include a 400-MHz PowerPC processor and Wind River VxWorks real-time operating system (RTOS) for greater processing power and faster data analysis.
Engineers can create standalone embedded systems with these new controllers by using LabVIEW Real-Time to deploy custom applications for data logging and monitoring, real-time analysis and advanced intelligent control.
The cFP-2200 features up to 128 MB of SDRAM and onboard storage, and the cFP-2210 delivers up to 256 MB of SDRAM and up to 128 MB of onboard storage. The cFP-2220 offers dual Ethernet ports for connectivity to enterprise and dedicated I/O networks, as well as three RS232 ports and one RS485 port for serial devices.
For logging and transferring data on external memory, the controller includes an additional USB port and a removable CompactFlash slot. The cFP-2220 also provides two times the amount of onboard storage and SDRAM, up to 256 MB, for storing more data on the controller itself. The cFP-22×0 controllers are the first release of fully RoHS-compliant products for the Compact FieldPoint product line.
The new controllers also feature a 10 times increase in Ethernet throughput for greater data transfer rates, and they include Reliance file system support to protect data integrity.
Pricing: cFP-2200: from $1,349; NI cFP-2210: from $1,799; NI cFP-2220: from$2,199
Product information: cFP-22×0 controllers and programmable automation controllers
National Instruments , 1-800-258-7022, www.ni.com