BrainBoxes

Established in 1984, Brainboxes is one of the leading communication device developers and manufacturers in the World. With headquarters in Liverpool, UK, it has a team of highly qualified software and hardware designers, matched by a world-class in-house volume manufacturing facility and a global distribution chain.

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BB-400

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Combining industrial hardware connections with the processing power of a Raspberry Pi Compute Module 3+ the BB-400 Industrial Edge Controller gives you the possibilities of open source software. Ideal for retrofitting existing equipment or building into a new panel. The BB-400 Industrial Edge Controller combines Brainboxes proven IO and serial connectivity with a range of network connections to allow data to flow to the application of your choice. The innovative design uses a Raspberry Pi Compute module and an Arduino to provide edge processing. The Pi is supported by a power management system, including a UPS, making it match the robust demands of industry. This allows you to develop on Raspberry Pi and deploy seamlessly to the factory floor. Multiple hardware interfaces allow for communication with many different types of equipment and machinery. Use Ethernet, Bluetooth, IO, Wi-Fi, NFC, USB, RS232/422/485 to interface with many different types of device from the compact BB-400. This is a true Industrial Raspberry Pi. The device offers the flexibility of PC systems with open source API programming options to make integration and customisation user friendly. Combining insights from machinery of all types and ages can be done through a preferred programming language, such as C# and Python or visually in Node-RED, circumventing many of the interoperability issues that have traditionally hampered integrated automation. Support for most industry standard protocols such as MQTT, OPC-UA, REST, Modbus.

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ED-549

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- 8 differential channels, individually configurable - 0-10V and 4-20mA inputs - connect all types of sensors - Factory floor process control and automation, Integrated DIN rail mount - Monitor instantly from any web-browser - -30°C to +80°C Temperature range - Programmable Gain Amp allows full resolution measurements down to 75mV

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ED-560

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The ED-560 has 4 Analogue Outputs + RS485 Expansion. It is suitable for high-precision control of voltages and currents. As well as the popular 0-10V and 4-20mA outputs, the ED-560 allows full scale signals as small as ±75mV to be resolved to 12 bit accuracy across 4 analogue outputs. Each channel is individually configurable for voltage or current output with its own programmable gain. The device installs as a COM Port on a Windows PC to give complete backwards compatibility essential for legacy applications. From other platforms and operating systems the device can be controlled over TCP/IP. Additionally Brainboxes supply a suite of APIs and sample code to communicate with the ED device using Microsoft .NET framework, C++, Java, Javascript, PHP and more. The device can be configured and secured from a web browser. The ED product range is designed for harsh environments. Typical applications are control and switching of AC and DC motors, Fans, relay drivers, pumps, Voltage Regulators and Battery Chargers, LEDs and Bulbs, Air Conditioning, Heaters and Solenoids..

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ED-588

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8 Digital Inputs, 8 Digital Outputs and an RS485 Gateway Port Control any input or output from TTL to high voltage high current industrial devices Factory floor process control and automation, Integrated DIN rail mount Supports simple ASCII or industry standard Modbus TCP -30°C to +80°C Temperature range Software APIs for Visual Basic, C# and more

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ES-551

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1 Port RS-232/422/485 Industrial Isolated Ethernet to Serial Device Server Total Galvanic Isolation, between power, ethernet (1500VDC) and serial (1000VDC) Install Virtual Com ports in Windows, tunnel over ethernet between 2 devices, communicate over TCP/IP or use the Software APIs for Visual Basic, C# and more Removable, colour-coded, number terminal blocks -40°C to +80°C/-40ºF to +176ºF Temperature range Robust, Slim Design, Integrated DIN rail mount

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ES-571

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1 Port RS-232/422/485 + Ethernet Switch, Industrial Ethernet to Serial Device Server Simply Daisy chain ethernet connection through device Install Virtual Com ports in Windows, tunnel over ethernet between 2 devices, communicate over TCP/IP or use the Software APIs for Visual Basic, C# and more Removable, colour-coded, number terminal blocks -40°C to +80°C/-40ºF to +176ºF Temperature range Robust, Slim Design, Integrated DIN rail mount

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SW-005

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Light Industrial/Commercial Ethernet 5 Port unmanaged switch. Galvanically Isolated Ports. Power supply with wide voltage range means it can be powered from USB or on the 24V factory floor. Power terminal is removable with for easy wiring. Power consumption is optimised based on the status of the link device. No software required. Ideal for factory floor, in vehicle and marine applications. Wall mountable using mounting screw holes, optional DIN Rail mount accessory available (see MK-048).

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SW-504

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Industrial Ethernet 4 Port unmanaged switch. Galvanically Isolated Ethernet Ports capable of 10/100 Mbps. Industrial temperature range of -40°C to +80°C (-40°F to 176°F) and dual input redundant power supply with wide voltage range means it can be powered from USB or on the 24V factory floor. Power terminal is removable with numbered pins for easy wiring. Power consumption is optimised based on the status of the link device. No software required. Ideal for factory floor, in vehicle and marine applications.

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SW-505

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Industrial Compact Ethernet 5 Port unmanaged switch. Galvanically Isolated Ethernet Ports capable of 10/100 Mbps. Industrial temperature range of -40°C to +80°C (-40°F to 176°F) and dual input redundant power supply with wide voltage range means it can be powered from USB or on the 24V factory floor. Only 22.5mm wide and 94mm deep. Power terminal is removable with numbered pins for easy wiring. Power consumption is optimised based on the status of the link device. No software required. Ideal for factory floor, in vehicle and marine applications.

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SW-508

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Industrial Ethernet 8 Port unmanaged switch. Galvanically Isolated Ports. Industrial temperature range of -40°C to +80°C (-40°F to 176°F) and dual input redundant power supply with wide voltage range means it can be powered from USB or on the 24V factory floor. Power terminal is removable with numbered pins for easy wiring. Power consumption is optimised based on the status of the link device. No software required. Ideal for factory floor, in vehicle and marine applications.

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SW-705

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Industrial Compact Ethernet 5 Port unmanaged switch. Galvanically Isolated Ethernet Ports capable of 10/100 Mbps. Industrial temperature range of -40°C to +80°C (-40°F to 176°F) and dual input redundant power supply with wide voltage range means it can be powered from USB or on the 24V factory floor. Only 22.5mm wide and 94mm deep. Power terminal is removable with numbered pins for easy wiring. Power consumption is optimised based on the status of the link device. No software required. Ideal for factory floor, in vehicle and marine applications.

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SW-708

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Industrial Ethernet 8 Port unmanaged switch. Galvanically Isolated Ports. Industrial temperature range of -40°C to +80°C (-40°F to 176°F) and dual input redundant power supply with wide voltage range means it can be powered from USB or on the 24V factory floor. Power terminal is removable with numbered pins for easy wiring. Power consumption is optimised based on the status of the link device. No software required. Ideal for factory floor, in vehicle and marine applications.

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SW-715

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Compact industrial 5 Port Gigabit Ethernet unmanaged switch. Galvanically Isolated Ethernet Ports capable of 10/100/1000 Mbps. Industrial temperature range of -40°C to +80°C (-40°F to 176°F) and dual input redundant power supply with wide voltage range means it can be powered from USB or on the 24V factory floor. Only 29mm wide and 95mm deep. Power terminal is removable with numbered pins for easy wiring. Power consumption is optimised based on the status of the link device. No software required. Ideal for factory floor, in vehicle and marine applications.

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UC 357

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Universal PCI providing one RS232 port and one RS422/485 serial port. Data transfer rates up to 921,600 baud rates and the 128 byte deep transmit and 128 byte receive FIFOS, coupled with 1Mbit/s line drivers deliver uncompromising performance on your PC. Includes drivers for all Windows 32 bit and 64 bit Operating Systems, including Windows 8.

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