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PRODUCT SHOWCASE
Android smartphone temperature datalogger from Ocean Controls
The TagTemp-NFC is a temperature datalogger with a
Near Field Communication (NFC) interface. An Android
smartphone with the LogChart-NFC app can configure
and download data from the TagTemp-NFC by holding the
smartphone close to the TagTemp.
The TagTemp NFC was designed primarily for monitoring
the temperature of medical shipments but has numerous
other uses. It is fitted with an external temperature sensor
on a 30cm lead (other lengths are available) and is able to
store up to 4000 records. The internal battery life is typically 400 days.
The LogChart-NFC app allows the user to view and graph
the temperature history. The NOVUS Cloud Portal is offered
as an optional service to TagTemp-NFC users that make
use of Android smartphones. LogChart-NFC android app
can be configured to send out temperature recordings read
from TagTemp-NFC devices straight to the internet portal.
Once stored on NOVUS Cloud, records
can be checked from
any internet browser.
Price is $85+GST.
Contact:
Ocean Controls Pty Ltd
PO Box 2191, Seaford BC, VIC 3198
Tel: (03) 9782 5882 Fax: (03) 9782 5517
Web: www.oceancontrols.com.au
Q: When is a breadboard not a breadboard?
A: When it’s a THREADBOARD!
We’ve seen a lot of breadboards in our
time but this has to be on of the fanciest,
best-thought-out and easiest-to-use ever.
For a start, the Threadboard isn’t simply
a breadboard – it’s a system. It consists of a
thick (4mm) 5083-grade aluminium base (a
great heatsink!) with a matrix of 3mm tapped
holes. The Threadboard is also available in
HDPE plastic and both have two removable
side bumpers for protection.
The holes are spaced to accept a large
(830 hole) and small (400 hole) somewhat
traditional prototyping boards – these are
amongst the nicest we’ve seen.
But wait, there’s more! In addition, the
Australian-designed and manufactured base
is also drilled and tapped to suit a variety of
popular boards such as Arduino, Raspberry
Pi, Beagle Board and Intel Gallileo.
Because of the number and spacing
of holes, a range of PCBs can also
be fitted. Add to that the range of
accessories, including feet, long
legs, stand-offs, M3 screws in various lengths and washers and you
have a real development system –
suitable for the dedicated engineer
or the raw hobbyist.
And unlike any prototype system we’ve ever seen, both sides of the
Threadboard can be used (with links
through unoccupied holes). This is
one product that everyone involved in
electronics, at any level, should have on
their workbench.
We know where one is staying!
Contact:
ROK Technology Pty Ltd
23 Aristoc Rd, Glen Waverley, VIC 3150
Tel: (03) 9550 1871
Web: www.threadboard.com/offers
Icom Australia showcasing two D-Star radios
The ID-51A PLUS UHF/VHF Digital Transceiver
(left) is the evolution of the successful ID-51A
VHF/UHF Digital Transceiver.
The new model incorporates popular
features from the original unit including
integrated GPS, independent AM/FM receiver and V/V, U/U, V/U Dualwatch but
also includes enhancements for digital
operation and compatibility with the RSMS1A free Android application.
The ID-5100A D-star digital and analog
FM transceiver 2m/70cm dual band mobile (above right) is designed with D-STAR
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digital voice (DV)
and data capability.
It has a large touchscreen LCD, two independent receivers
and up to 50W output
power on both UHF and VHF bands. The intuitive touch screen
interface provides quick
Contact:
and smooth operation.
It also has an SD card Icom Australia
slot for voice and data Unit 1/103 Garden Rd, Clayton Vic 3168
storage and a built-in GPS Tel: (03) 9549 7500
Web: www.icom.net.au/promotion.html
receiver.
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