Rabbit Semiconductor, Inc. Launches PLC Application Kit Delivering Low-Cost PLC Alternative

Rabbit Semiconductor, Inc. Launches PLC Application Kit Delivering Low-Cost PLC Alternative

September 22, 2006

Embedded Kit for Automation and Control Users Includes Popular ISaGRAF Software

    DAVIS, Calif., Sept. 22 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Rabbit
Semiconductor, Inc. is proud to announce the availability
of the Embedded PLC Application Kit, offering PLC
(Programmable Logic Controllers) developers the ability to
incorporate reliable low-cost Rabbit hardware in lieu of
more expensive PLC systems.  Traditional PLC programmers
will enjoy programming their new Rabbit-based solutions,
using the supplied ISaGRAF programming software, recently
upgraded to support Rabbit products.  This industrial
programming software package supports all of the familiar
industrial programming environments listed in the
IEC61131-3 standard and is currently in use by thousands of
PLC programmers worldwide. 

    The Rabbit Embedded PLC Application kit includes
ISaGRAF software and the Rabbit BL2500 single board
computer, as well as sample application programs.  The
ISaGRAF v3.5 workbench is an industrial Soft Logic
programming system, supporting six different programming
languages.  Industrial users of PLCs will be able to use
their language of choice and deploy lower-cost Rabbit-based
solutions as easily as they implement their traditional PLC
systems.  ISaGRAF is fully compliant with the programming
languages specified in the IEC61131-3 standard, recognized
worldwide as the standard for PLC systems.  These languages
include Sequential Function Chart (SFC), Function Block
Diagram (FBD), Ladder Diagram (LD), Instruction List (IL),
and Structured Text (ST).  The Rabbit BL2500 provides
system engineers with an exceptional, low-cost platform,
equally suited for single unit installations, as well as
high-volume applications.  Based on the Rabbit 3000
microprocessor, the BL2500 incorporates a powerful feature
set of flash memory, digital I/O, analog I/O, multiple
serial ports and 10/100 Ethernet.  All of these features
are encompassed on a compact board size of 100mm x 100mm
and easily mountable on a standard 100mm DIN rail tray. 

    The Embedded PLC Application Kit includes all of the
hardware and software required to develop a Rabbit-based
PLC replacement system.  The Embedded PLC Application Kit
will be available September 21st, and sells for $599. 

    For more information please contact Rabbit
Semiconductor at T: 530-757-8400, F: 530-757-8402, E:
[e-mail] . 

    For product photos and diagrams, please visit
http://www.rabbit.com/press/ .

    Rabbit Semiconductor 

    Rabbit Semiconductor, a Digi International company
(Nasdaq: DGII), is a global provider of high-performance
8-bit microprocessors and development tools for embedded
control, communications, and Ethernet connectivity.  A
sister division of single-board computer and software
manufacturer Z-World, Rabbit Semiconductor introduced the
popular Rabbit 2000 microprocessor in 1999, the Rabbit 3000
in 2002 and the Rabbit 4000 in 2006.  The industry
award-winning RabbitCore(TM) line of microprocessor core
modules was introduced in 2001. Rabbit Semiconductor offers
customers a complete embedded design system, including
low-cost development kits and comprehensive technical
support for both hardware and software issues.  Rabbit
Semiconductor is a member of the Fabless Semiconductor
Association and is located in Davis, Calif., 70 miles east
of San Francisco.

    OEM Technology Solutions 

    Specializing in design and development of custom
embedded technology products since 1993, the group at OEM
Technology Solutions strives to apply technology,
innovative engineering and design services to develop
electronic products and systems in an effort to deliver a
competitive edge to our customers.  OEMs skills include
specifications, research, design, software and hardware
development, product manufacturing, validation,
commissioning, documentation and long-term support.  OEM is
ISO 9001:2000 accredited and is located in Sydney,
Australia. 

    For more information, please contact:

     Hokie Chan
     Channel Marketing Manager - Asia Pacific
     Digi International 
     Tel: [phone]
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     Fax: [phone]
     Web: http://www.digi.com

SOURCE  Digi International