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Serial Converter Selection Guide


B&B Electronics has the key to using your PDA for field testing and data collection

The PDA has revolutionized the data processing world. Never before has so much computing power been available in such a compact package, at such an affordable price. There are so many applications where the pocket-sized PDA can take the place of a laptop or desktop, that it boggles the mind. Whether you are a field technician accessing an industrial automation system, a service mechanic diagnosing a diesel truck or a route manager downloading sales data from a vending machine, you can probably use a PDA to do it.

Need something different?

Contact us for your custom PDA connectivity needs.


Palm Freeware from B&B Electronics
SYPHON™ PDA Measurement and Control Freeware

Turn your PDA into a measurement and control instrument with graphical capabilities. Show up to eleven analog and three digital inputs. Control three digital outputs. Use the popular B&B Model 232SDA12 I/O module (see page 50) and a special serial cable (page 58) to have a complete measurement solution for under $100. Compatible with all Palm PDAs running OS 3.5 or newer, SYPHON you to configure the name, scaling, units and resolution of each of the eleven 12-bit analog ports

PALM TERM Freeware with Source!

PalmTerm is a basic Palm operating system software tool that allows you to transmit and receive data from the Palm serial port. Source code enables writing your own Palm application.

Download SYPHON and PALM TERM


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Palm PDA to Serial Converter

Use a Palm PDA instead of a laptop or notebook

If you’re tired of lugging a laptop around for field service and data collection chores, here’s great news! PDA converters from B&B Electronics, along with your Palm PDA, provide a pocket-size replacement for that heavy laptop. They connect your Palm PDA to any RS-485 or RS-422 serial device or network.

  • Ideal for Field or Factory Floor Service, Data Collection and Control
  • Operates with RS-422 or RS-485 Devices and Networks
  • Automatic Send Data Control
  • Pocket Sized

Module accesses RS-422/485 devices or networks with a Palm PDA

This pocket sized module allows the Palm M100 PDA to replace laptops for field service and data collection chores. The RS-422/485 connections are terminal blocks to connect easily to a standard DB cable or a specialized test connector. Powered by two AAA batteries or an external 12 VDC power supply.

  • Switches on Case Select RS-422 or RS-485 and Echo On/Off
  • Terminal Block connections on RS-422/485 Side

 

Model No.
Description
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P485BTB
Palm PDA to RS-485 Converter, uses your M100 Hotsync Cable
Palm PDA to RS-485 Converter, uses your M100 Hotsync Cable
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Euro 124.88
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