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,

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