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Bohemia NY – North Atlantic Industries (NAI) has announced an upgrade to the functionality of its 5-module, multi-function, single-slot VME card. This universal and highly flexible card eliminates the complexity and size constraints of using multiple, independent, single-function cards. The 64CS4 VME card can accommodate up to 5 independent function modules. ARINC 429/575 (6-channels) and RS-232/422/485 (4-channnels) functions have recently been added to its library of available modules. Other available function modules include D/S (2-channels), D/LVDT (2-channels), S/D (4-channels), LVDT/D (4-channels), A/D (10-channels), D/A (10-channels), AC Synchro Reference Generator, Discrete I/O (16-channels), TTL I/O (16-channels), Transceiver I/O (11-channels), and RTD (6-channels). The 64CS4 also incorporates a Gigabit Ethernet interface that can be used to control and transfer data to and from the board, without using the VME backplane bus. This Ethernet port allows the board to be used as a standalone remote sensor interface, without the need for a separate computer board. Multiple 64CS4 boards can be networked together in a system — using Ethernet — for complete data acquisition capability.
The interchangeable multi-function design of the 64CS4 provides extensive diagnostics and is available in both commercial temperature range and severe environment industrial temperature range. For increased flexibility, each of the functions of the 64CS4 is highly programmable at the channel level. Continuous background (BIT) testing is performed on all functions and channels. This testing is totally transparent to the user, requires no programming, and doesn’t interfere with the normal operation of the card. The 64CS4 is ideally suited for military and commercial programs. Its flexible choice of modules increases functional density, and reduces power consumption, size, and cost of the overall system.
The 64CS4 is available with operating temperature ranges of -40°C to +85°C and 0C to +70C. Conduction cooled versions with wedge locks are also available. Pricing for 100 pieces of the 64CS4 starts at $3500 each. Delivery starts at 10 to 12 weeks ARO.
“The 64CS4 provides our customers with a flexible, multi-function, single-slot VME card that reduces size, weight, power and cost,” said Lino Massafra, VP of Sales and Marketing at NAI. “They particularly like the complete range of function modules that are available.”
North Atlantic Industries
North Atlantic Industries (NAI) is a leading independent supplier of Embedded I/O Boards, Power Supplies and Motion Simulation and Measurement Instruments for the Military, Aerospace and Homeland Security Industries. NAI provides the highest quality COTS and Custom products in Commercial, Extended Temperature and Rugged versions. Information about NAI and its products can be found at www.naii.com.