Adapter Modules for Digitally Configurable AC/DC Switching Power Supplies

Emerson Network Power announces the addition of three case adapter modules for its iMP and iVS Series of digitally configurable AC/DC switching power supplies. The adapters — which enable both USB and Controller Area Network (CAN)/RS485bus connectivity — provide a complete interface between the host device and the I2C bus with a simple command set, enabling the highest levels of configuration flexibility. The adapters also enable Emerson's intelligent standard power supplies to be used in a host of new ruggedized applications, including automotive networks, industrial networks, medical equipment and building automation systems — many of which interface exclusively via CANbus architectures. Designed for use with iVS/iMP digitally configurable power supplies, the CAN/RS485 to I2C interface adapter modules connect with CANbus architectures through CaseRx/CaseTx interfaces found on all iVS and iMP cases. The modules communicate with onboard I2C Bus via MODbus Protocol for RS485 Bus and modified MODbus for CANbus.,