New extension cards coming soon

[Matthias]

Here a short roadmap:

PLM-DALI - interface card for connecting dimmable ballasts which support the DALI-bus - will come in April/2009

PLM-ANALOG - card with 2 general purpose analog inputs (0V-10V) - planned for May/2009

PLM-RS232 - communication card to obtain a second serial port - especially for the customers who are using a SMS module and an Aqua Illumination lamp - planned for May/2009

all cards can be used with ProfiLux II and III

[Shadoww]

Hi Matthias,

I sure it is way too early, but do you have any idea about pricing on these items?

Rich

[Matthias]

not yet, as soon as we have a reliable calculation the retailers will receive an updated pricelist

[Shadoww]

Hi Matthias,

I was just wondering if you had any idea when the new Analog/Digital Expansion Card will be available?

Sincerely,
Rich

[Matthias]

only a few days left ... we are waiting for the PCBs

meanwhile: the price calculation is ready, please ask your retailer for prices

[Shadoww]

Matthias,

What will be the final specifications on the Analog/Digital Expansion Card?

Rich

[Matthias]

2 analog inputs 0-10V
4 digital inputs
all optically isolated

[Luisagos]

2 analog inputs 0-10V
4 digital inputs
all optically isolated

I am in love, :D

I was thinking, couldnt you use those digital inputs for switches.

Like more level sensors.
Start/Stop feed button.

[Matthias]

I am still not sure what to do with these digital inputs, I guess something like you have suggested

it's only some more sourcecode, but the hardware is prepared for future functional extensions

[Shadoww]

Matthias,

When the card ships will there be an update to the firmware to handle the new functions? I vote for the digital inputs to be configured for additional float switches or a "feed" button. I for one want to use them to add additional "safety" float switches as well as a water on floor sensor. I would love to be one of the first to get my hands on this card as my wife and I will be going on vacation soon and we do not have anyone "qualified" to watch the tank. This way if anything goes wrong I will know about it and I can log in and "fix" the problem.

Sincerely,
Rich

[Matthias]

you will have to update to 4.07 - is in progress

[Luisagos]

you will have to update to 4.07 - is in progress

Thank you.

GHL is the best!

[marinfreak]

Hi Matthias,

With the digital inputs, will they be able to use with feed timers, water changes, etc :eek:

will the have the ability to turn off/ on the equipment etc and have each on a separate available time for say a momentary on , turn of sump pump and current pumps for 20min. etc :cool:

will the analog inputs in the in the programming have the ability to name the equipment and set calibration values and units.

I have got to get one or two of these cards, for my multiple options and the PIII :D

[Matthias]

all these are possible options, please let us wait until 4.07 has been released

we recognized all wishes so far

[marinfreak]

Awesome !!!

You make me feel like a kid in a lolly shop !!!:D

Ill be waiting, i have plans for all these extra features. however some will have to wait until i get the expansion of the PIII.

[Shadoww]

How is this going, any idea of a final ship date for the card and the new electronic level sensor? I have them on pre-order already.

[Luisagos]

Do you realize GHL has us spoiled!

Other controller users hope for new functions.
Profilux users just wait for shipping dates. :D

[Matthias]

the new electronic level sensor has been shipped last week, the PLM-ADIN will be shipped in this week

[Shadoww]

Any word on when GHL will ship the Analog cards?

[Matthias]

we started shipping last week, but it takes maybe some days until every retailer has them because we had many reservations

your card will come soon