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TouchProbe Specifications
TouchProbe Features · Touch Technology
· Compact Portability
· Extremely Easy Operation
· Replaceable 9-volt Battery
· Charge-free Battery System
· Rugged Construction
· Durable Cast Metal Case
· Light Weight--4.2 oz.TouchProbe adds iButton reading to our line of rugged, portable data collectors. With a simple touch, the TouchProbe reader reads from or writes to the iButtons. iButtons are memory chips housed in small, water-resistant, stainless steel canisters.
The TouchProbe's rugged durability and real-time internal clock make it ideal for applications such as transportation, security, manufacturing, and maintenance tracking.
(Specifications)Memory
The TouchProbe is available with 128K of internal memory, which allows you to store up to 5,000 button reads before downloading the data to the computer. The TouchProbe automatically date and time stamps each button read or write, and stores a complete record of all button transactions for later transfer to your computer.
TouchProbe System
A basic TouchProbe system includes a TouchProbe, a TouchProbe Downloader Station, a serial port cable, iButtons, and software such as the Security Management Systems.
TouchProbe Downloader Plus:
TouchProbe Downloader Station The TouchProbe Downloader Station provides the communications link between the TouchProbe and the computer. With available communication speeds of up to 19,200 baud, downloading a TouchProbe to your computer takes only seconds. An added benefit of the downloader is its ability to communicate with a PC laptop without external power, providing complete portability. (Specifications)
The Downloader Plus allows the TouchProbe to communicate from remote locations via an external modem. TouchProbes can be individually configured to include a phone number, instructions for either host or remote initiated calls, and modem commands.
The collected data can be transferred to your host computer automatically by simply inserting the TouchProbe into the Downloader Plus. Upon insertion of the TouchProbe, Downloader Plus can initiate a call and send or receive information as required.
Battery With the TouchProbe, you'll never need to worry about running out of power. The TouchProbe's 9-volt alkaline battery requires no recharging and provides up to one year of uninterrupted performance. The lithium back-up battery retains the stored data when replacing the 9-volt battery. Extend your TouchProbe's battery life to approximately two years by replacing the 9-volt alkaline battery with a 9-volt lithium battery.
Software
Memory Buttons iButtons are electronic memory chips contained in small, water-resistant, stainless steel canisters. All iButtons contain a unique ID number that is unalterable and identifies each button. There are two types of iButtons: read-only and read/write. The read-only iButtons work like an electronic label inside a durable metal shell. The read/write iButtons provide the same protection and durability and also allow you to store information on-site -- a feature paper-based labels cannot offer. Read/write iButtons provide 4,000 bits of memory space for writing data and the iButton's lithium battery retains the data for up to ten years.
The iButton's stainless steel container protects the memory chip and provides an electrical path for communication with the TouchProbe. The top of the button is connected to the enclosed memory chip circuit, and the bottom and sides provide a signal ground. When you touch a button with the TouchProbe, an electrical connection is established and data is transferred instantaneously.
You can attach iButtons to virtually anything by using permanent adhesive pads, mounting brackets, or key ring tabs.
With the TouchProbe Communications software, you can configure the TouchProbe to read from and write to a variety of iButtons and download the data to your computer as an ASCII text file for easy import into your database or spreadsheet. The communications software also allows you to send text to the TouchProbe to be written to a read/write button. You can also use application software such as the Security Management Systems.
TouchProbe
Specifications
Extruded aluminum case 5.2" x 1.6" x 0.8" (132 x 41 x 20 mm) 5.1 ounces (143 g) 128K RAM -4° to 130° F (-20° to 54° C) -4° to 130° F (-20° to 54° C) 5% to 95% noncondensing 18 tone patterns including good read and memory almost full LED flash after successful read or write Minimum 1/20 second 5000 button reads 9-volt (9V) alkaline battery provides up to 1 year of charge; back-up lithium battery Baud rate 1200 to 19.2K TouchProbe Downloader & Downloader Plus
4.0" x 4.0" x 1.8" (102 x 102 x 46 mm) 7.4 ounces (210 g) 1 120 volt (60Hz); 220 volt (50Hz) Power, Transmit, and Receive Computer and Power Standard RS-232
