Released on: October 17, 2008, 1:22 am

Press Release Author: BMC Messsysteme GmbH (bmcm)

Industry: Electronics

Press Release Summary: Maisach/Munich/Germany. The waterproof plastic housings
ZU-PBOX-LAN and ZU-PBOX-PG from BMC Messsysteme GmbH (bmcm) optimally protect data
acquisition systems and amplifier technology used in field applications and harsh
environment against foreign substances and humidity.

Press Release Body: In most instances, measurement applications are not feasible
under laboratory conditions. Humidity and dirt constitute a great challenge to the
technician in measurement technology. Especially in long-term measurements, they can
represent a serious danger to successfully carry out the measurement task.

Outdoor measuring applications, such as load tests at rail tracks, bridges or
buildings, often have to be carried out over a long period to detect changes. The
measurement technology used must be able to brave wind and weather.

In the industrial production, data acquisition systems serving for quality control
and monitoring of the industrial plant are exposed to extreme load caused by dirt
particles.

If it comes to breakdowns or failures of a measurement system, unreliable measuring
results and unpleasant costs are the consequence. However, the reason is not
necessarily the bad quality of the measurement technology used, but can be
attributed to negative influences from the outside in many cases.

These problems are met by the newly released ZU-PBOX series from BMC Messsysteme
GmbH (bmcm), longtime manufacturer for data acquisition and PC technology.
(--> http://www.bmcm.de/us/pr-zu-pbox.html )
Different components of a measurement system, like data acquisition system,
measuring amplifier or connector panels can be accommodated in the waterproof
plastic housings with clear hinged cover (available interior space: 351mm (13.82'')
width, 242mm (9.53'') depth, 120mm (4.72'') height). For safe installation, those
are mounted firmly on three DIN rails.

The boxes are available in two versions.
The universal type ZU-PBOX-PG is provided with 8 PG screw connectors with strain
relief to attach sensors and power supply.
Since many outdoor applications are often realized via network, the ZU-PBOX-LAN has
been optimized for LAN data acquisition systems featuring pre-assembled connectors
for LAN, synchronization and DC. The connectors are high-quality flange plug
connectors.
Up to 16 channels can be attached. Because type and connection of the signals mainly
depend on the used LAN data acquisition system and the application, the customer has
the possibility to choose the flange connectors for the signal channels (4- or
7-pole female connectors).

As an additional service, mounting and wiring can be ordered at bmcm, too (option
ZU-PBOX-MT).

The ZU-POX housings are perfect to use with measurement technology from bmcm. For
example, the ZU-PBOX-LAN combined with the LAN data acquisition system iM-AD25a, two
analog backplanes AP8 and respective 5B amplifiers (MA series) features a compact
and universal LAN data acquisition system with 16 galvanically isolated analog
inputs, 25kHz total sampling rate and 16 bit resolution - protected against splash
water, dust and other foreign substances, ideal for field use.


With the ZU-PBOX housings BMC Messsysteme GmbH creates a functionally reliable
solution for robust measuring applications on-site. Further information at
www.bmcm.de/us/



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*** About BMC Messsysteme GmbH (bmcm) ***

BMC Messsysteme GmbH was founded in 1994 as an independent corporation with
headquarters in Maisach, app. 30 km west of Munich. bmcm is one of the only German
companies that completely develops and produces in Germany. The products of data
acquisition and PC technology from BMC Messysteme GmbH stand for quality "made in
Germany". A high value is set on keeping an excellent price/performance ratio. Since
establishing a direct distribution in July 2006, customers have been able to profit
from the advantage of direct contact to the manufacturer.


BMC Messsysteme GmbH serves the following business areas:

* Measuring components and PC measurement technology *
This comprises a wide range of connection systems, measuring amplifiers, data
acquisition cards (internal and external), "ready-for-use" data acquisition systems,
data loggers and the appropriate software for visualization, recording and analysis.

http://www.bmcm.de/us/prgr-products.html

* PC technology *
This area includes embedded PCs developed as complete solutions as well as single PC
components often used in the automotive field.
http://www.bmcm.de/us/prgr-pc-tech.html

* D2M (Design to Manufacturing) and OEM products *
BMC Messsysteme GmbH develops and produces electronic components according to
customer specifications.
http://www.bmcm.de/us/co-d2m.html


You will receive high-quality products manufactured already since the beginning of
2006 according to the RoHS directive. Of course, the corresponding documentation and
CE test is always included.
A German documentation is obligatory for us, as well as an English description to be
available to our international customers.


Web Site: http://www.bmcm.de/us/

Contact Details: BMC Messsysteme GmbH
Hauptstrasse 21
82216 Maisach /Munich
GERMANY

Sales:
Phone: 0049-8141-404180-2
Fax: 0049-8141-404180-9
e-mail: sales@bmcm.de
URL: http://www.bmcm.de

Press:
Phone: 0049-8141-404180-0
Fax: 0049-8141-404180-9
e-mail: info@bmcm.de
URL: http://www.bmcm.de