A360 - Fiber-Optic Loop Controller
The A360 is a compact fiber optic loop controller designed for reliable real time networking of distributed devices. It manages communication over dual optical loops with deterministic timing and low latency, supporting up to 30 devices while maintaining stable operation in electrically noisy or high isolation environments. With standard Ethernet connectivity, support for TCP/IP and UDP, and a built-in scripting environment for XML data handling and Python based automation, the A360 provides a flexible control platform for complex instrumentation and accelerator system architectures.
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Features
- Compact and cost effective
- Standard Ethernet interface supporting TCP/IP and UDP
- Allows up to 30 devices to be connected to a standard PC through a single Ethernet port
- 24V power output allows convenient connection of a single Pyramid fiber-optic device
- xml scripting allows coordinated data output and input across multiple devices
Applications
- Applications that require real-time deterministic control of multiple distributed devices and/or real-time data processing
- Data acquisition and control systems for noisy environments
- Data acquisition and control systems that must communicate across high-voltage gaps
Fiber Optics
Measurement data is transmitted through state-of-the-art fiber-optic cables. The benefits are numerous compared to other forms of data transmission.
- Fiber-optics are immune to electrical interference
- Minimal attenuation of light through fibers
- Fast messaging over enormous distances
- Radiation hard fiber materials
