Product News I EDA
Precision and toughness for mobile off- highway applications
Eaton has launched a new line of Pro-FX electronic controls and software, including the HFX controllers and VFX display families, and the Pro-FX Control software suite, to precisely control machine functions for mobile off-highway applications, such as within agricultural, construction, material handling and surface mining vehicles. New HFX controllers are IP67 and IP69K rated. Their die-cast aluminium housing is rugged enough to withstand wide temperature ranges and water depths.
Multiple inputs and outputs, including three CAN ports, provide flexible configurations to meet individual customer’s needs. The controllers allow for precise equipment control, plus memory can be allocated to perform datalogging functions that can reduce cost by taking the guesswork out of maintenance by predicting problems before they happen. The new line also includes two displays - 4.3 and 7". Like the controllers, the display screens are built to withstand high and low temperatures and are readable in direct sunlight. With a backlight and an optically bonded liquid crystal display (LCD) screen, the displays provide sunlight optimised viewing capabilities at every angle, and also protect against fog and dust contamination - a must- have in the mobile off-road market. In addition to the new controllers and displays, Eaton is releasing the new Pro-FX configuration software, which is based on
Linux software development tools and support
Farnell element14 has added Timesys Professional Linux Support and TimeStorm IDE seats to
help engineers bring their custom embedded Linux products to market faster and more cost effectively. Timesys’s Linux support connects software and design engineers to a team of Linux engineers with full embedded Linux lifecycle experience. Their support packages include BSP, SDK and application development support through the use of the LinuxLink development framework which supports both Yocto project and Timesys own Factory build system. Support is offered through project-based support packages with each package including one project, one processor and three
CoDeSys V3.5, a non-proprietary common programming tool, and is International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 61131-3 compliant. With full customisation and automation options, Pro-FX software helps maximise machine productivity by simplifying operations and minimising operator impact. The software comes with six
programming languages, including graphical and textual, as well as an extensive set of function block libraries. The libraries contain pre-configured software objects to help customers rapidly develop their applications. To help customers reduce the time to include the controllers within their system, Pro-FX control software includes fully integrated CANopen and J1939 CAN Stacks. The software suite also contains advanced graphic capabilities that can be used to create a first class human machine interface.
www.eaton.com/pro-fx
designated customer contact points for filtering questions. Additional options can be added for special project requirements like multiple processors or additional support time as needed. TimeStorm is an Eclipse-based Integrated Development Environment (IDE) with a suite of integrated tools designed to optimise the application developer’s workflow, for easier coding and debugging of complex applications and BSPs. TimeStorm is available in 12 or 24 month single seat licences.
www.farnell.com
Mentor Graphics’ EDA tools expanded
Farnell element14 has added Timesys Professional Linux Support and TimeStorm IDE seats to help engineers bring their custom embedded Linux products to market faster and more cost effectively. Timesys’s Linux support connects software and design engineers to a team of Linux engineers with full embedded Linux lifecycle experience. Their support packages include BSP, SDK and application development support through the use of the LinuxLink development framework which supports both Yocto project and Timesys own Factory build system. Support is offered through project-based support packages with each package including
one project, one processor and three designated customer contact points for filtering questions. Additional options can be added for special project requirements like multiple processors or additional support time as needed. TimeStorm is an Eclipse-based Integrated Development Environment (IDE) with a suite of integrated tools designed to optimise the application developer’s workflow, for easier coding and debugging of complex applications and BSPs. TimeStorm is available in 12 or 24 month single seat licences.
www.farnell.com
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