New CAN Modules
Our latest series of low cost CAN modules has been developed to replace the existing range of modules. The new modules (P317- CAN 16-Out Digital, P318- CAN 16-In Digital and P326- CAN 8-In / 16-Out Analogue) have a narrow footprint and are DIN rail mounted allowing compact stacking and easy connection.
Each module has highly visible status LED's, a 500Kbit/s network rate and supports the TrioCAN and CANopen protocols.
The range of modules successfully passed EMC (IEC 61000-6-4:2006 for emissions and IEC 61000-6-2:2005 for Immunity testing) tests and are ROHS and UL compliant.
We will be showing the new CAN modules at the Drives and Controls show in June. More details of the modules will follow shortly.
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CANopen
Trio's new range of CAN I/O modules, the P317, P318 and P326 can be set up to use either Trio Protocol or CANopen. This new feature will allow Trio CAN I/O to be mixed with other CANopen I/O modules on the same CAN network, giving greater flexibility than ever before.
CANopen specification CiA 301 and device profile CiA 401 for generic I/O modules are supported.
Each module's node address is set by DIP switches and the 2 most popular baud rates can also be selected. Module features include; 4 receive PDOs, 4 transmit PDOs, Synchronous cyclic PDO mode or event driven PDO, dynamic PDO mapping, SDO server.
CAN connection is through a 5 way quick-disconnect screw terminal which carries the CAN signals and 24V network power. The CANbus circuitry is isolated from the inputs and outputs by an opto-isolation barrier specified to provide 1,500V isolation.
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Trio PCMotion Component
 Those of you with a keen eye on the Forum will have noticed a beta version of PCMotion which has been floating around for a while now. We are pleased to announce that the full release version is now available. This version has been completely re-written from the ground up using our latest communication libraries and is a big improvement over the previous 1 and greater versions.
Improvements include:
The installer will load and register the ActiveX component and load a help file. For information on how to upgrade your existing application or how to include the ActiveX component in your IDE please read this Application Note.
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 Trio PCMotion Tips
With the release of the new PCMotion here are some tips and tricks for using the Trio ActiveX components.
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Serial communications are now supported on both synchronous and asynchronous methods.
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The new Variable GET and SET commands can simplify code as you do not have to issue a separate Base command.
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PCMotion can be used with any programming language that supports ActiveX technology. Including Visual Studio, LabVIEW, Matlab even Microsoft Excel
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The Ethernet connection on the MC464 allows you to program with Motion Perfect 2 and use the synchronous PCMotion connection simultaneously.
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Don't forget if you wish to write your own application that loads programs or projects to the controller you can use MCLoader ActiveX as well.
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Exhibitions
 Drives & Controls, UK, Stand D2302
Come and see us at the Drives & Controls 2010 at the NEC in Birmingham on June 8 - 10. We will be showing our latest hardware and software including the latest version of Motion Perfect and our new range of I/O modules. It's a chance to speak to the Trio staff and ask technical questions or just have a coffee and say hello.
The NEC is located near the Birmingham International Airport allowing access for major European visitors to attend this popular show.
To find out more, click below to go to the Drives & Controls website.
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 MD&M East, NewYork, Stand 2454
Trio USA are exhibiting at the Medical Design & Manufacturing 2010 Exposition in New York in June.
The stand will feature all the latest hardware and software and will be manned by Trio staff. Come and visit between 8 and 10 June.
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