R2 Controls Introduces High Performance, Low-Cost Microcontroller with Enhanced Relay Control Outputs for Industrial and Field Applications.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers ROSEVILLE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 25, 2003 R2 Controls -0-
-- 8051-based Bongo Microcontroller provides industrial-strength
digital and serial communications capabilities
-- Flexible C-programmable and fully integrated solution includes
opto-isolated digital inputs and high- power relay outputs
-- High performance controller provides relay control in a
low-cost, compact footprint with screw terminal I/O interface
R2 Controls today announced general availability of the R102 Bongo Microcontroller A single chip that contains the processor (the CPU), non-volatile memory for the program (ROM or flash), volatile memory for input and output (RAM), a clock and an I/O control unit. . The Bongo is ideal for demanding field and industrial relay-based control applications requiring a high degree of input and output isolation and high current control capabilities. Based on the Cygnal 8051 system-on-chip processor, the Bongo Microcontroller provides a complete solution for programmable high-speed relay control with its integrated opto-isolated digital inputs, high power relay outputs and serial communications See serial transmission and serial. options. "The R102 Bongo Microcontroller's rugged design and flexible communications capabilities enable ease of adaptation into any industrial or field environment requiring high power relay output control," said Tim Hinchey, R2 Controls President & CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. . "The complete integration of common industrial control and C-programmable capability as an integrated, low-cost solution allows process and system control engineers to meet today's reduced project budgets without eliminating features." "The Bongo relay controller is another key customer solution in R2 Controls' established family of affordable, full-featured microcontroller solutions and associated peripheral products," Hinchey continued. "In fact, development and availability of this new product were accelerated because of repeated customer requests for the specific features and capabilities designed into the Bongo Microcontroller." Specifications and Performance Highlights The R102 Bongo Microcontroller incorporates the Cygnal(TM) C8051F230 microprocessor running at 22.1Mhz. The completed integrated board features 8 high-speed opto-isolated Digital Inputs, 6 protected Inputs and 8 Form 1C SPDT SPDT Single Pole, Double Throw SPDT Single Point Diamond Turning (precision lathe used in optical fabrication) SPDT Shadow Page Directory Table Relay Outputs. Also included on the standard product are 2 Comparators and a serial port that can be configured for RS-485 or RS-232 operation. The Bongo also features a JTAG (Joint Test Action Group) An IEEE standard for boundary scan technology. See scan technology. JTAG - Joint Test Action Group programming port, a real-time clock A real-time clock (RTC) is a computer clock (most often in the form of an integrated circuit) that keeps track of the current time. Although the term often refers to the devices in personal computers, servers and embedded systems, RTCs are present in almost any electronic , and a watchdog timer A clock circuit that keeps counting from a set number down to zero. If the event it is monitoring occurs before it reaches zero, it resets to the starting number and starts counting down again. . The Bongo Microcontroller operates at a supply voltage of 9-30V DC and may be used in a stand-alone mode as a programmable relay controller or connected via the serial port to other industrial controllers. The industrial I/O (Input/Output) The transfer of data between the CPU and a peripheral device. Every transfer is an output from one device and an input to another. See PC input/output. I/O - Input/Output is accessed via 56 screw terminals and standard DB9 serial connectors. The R401 Development Kit is available to facilitate rapid end-user adaptation of the Bongo Microcontroller. R2 Controls also provides telephone technical support to aid customers during project development and deployment. Price and Availability The R102 Bongo Microcontroller is $139 (quantity 1) and is available for immediate delivery. R2 Controls R2 Controls, based in Roseville, California Roseville is a city in Placer County, California, located in the metropolitan area of Sacramento. As of January 1 2007 the population was 106,266. Interstate Highway 80 runs through Roseville and California Route 65 bisects the northern part of the city. , is a manufacturer and distributor of industrial grade microcontroller solutions that deliver high performance, reliability and exceptional flexibility. R2 Controls designs and manufactures both standard and customized single board computers, operator interfaces, and expansion boards for control of industrial devices and other OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) The rebranding of equipment and selling it. The term initially referred to the company that made the products (the "original" manufacturer), but eventually became widely used to refer to the organization that buys the products and embedded applications. Contact R2 Controls by telephone at 916-797-9229, or on the web at www.r2-controls.com. |
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