Touch Memory buttons are electronic memory chips contained in
small, waterproof, stainless steel canisters. All Touch Memory
buttons contain a unique ID number that is unalterable and
identifies each button. There are two types of Touch Memory
buttons: read-only and read/write. The read-only buttons work
like an electronic label inside a durable metal shell. The
read/write buttons provide the same protection and durability
and also allow you to store information on-site -- a feature
paper-based labels cannot offer. Read/write buttons provide
4,000 bits of memory space for writing data and the button's
lithium battery retains the data for up to ten years.
The Touch Memory
button's stainless steel container protects the memory chip and
provides an electrical path for communication with the
TouchProbe. The top of the button is connected
to the enclosed memory chip circuit, and the bottom and sides
provide a signal ground. When you touch a button with the
TouchProbe, an electrical connection is established and data is
transferred instantaneously.
Specifications: Memory
Button
Housing:
Stainless Steel
MicroCan
Weight:
0.08 oz/2.3 g (DS
1990)
Diameter:
0.12 in/3.2 mm height
(DS 1990)
0.64 in/16.3 mm diameter
Temp:
-40 to +85°C (DS 1990)
Shock Test:
500 g's (6 axis)
Crash Test:
25 lbs for 30 sec.
Memory:
DS 1990 (48 bit ROM)
Touch Probe
The TouchProbe's rugged durability and real-time internal clock
make it ideal for applications in agriculture, transportation,
security, manufacturing, and maintenance tracking.
Memory-- The TouchProbe is available with 128K of
internal memory, which allows you to store over 5,000 button
reads before downloading the data to the computer. The
TouchProbe automatically date- and time-stamps each button read
and stores a complete record of all button transactions for
later transfer to your computer.
Battery -- With the TouchProbe, you'll never need to
worry about running out of power. The TouchProbe's 9-volt
alkaline battery requires no recharging and provides up to
150,000 uninterrupted button reads. The lithium back-up battery
retains the stored data when replacing the 9-volt battery.
Extend your TouchProbe's battery life up to double by replacing
the 9-volt alkaline battery with a 9-volt lithium battery.
Specifications: TouchProbe
Physical
Extruded aluminum case
Dimensions
5.2" x 1.6" x 0.8"
(132 x 41 x 20 mm)
Weight
5.1 ounces (143 g)
Memory
128K RAM
Storage Temperature
-4° to 130° F (-20° to
54° C)
Operating Temperature
-4° to 130° F (-20° to
54° C)
Humidity
5% to 95%
noncondensing
Audio
18 tone patterns
including good read and memory almost full
Visual
LED flash after
successful read or write
Scan Capacity
5000 button reads
Batteries
9-volt (9V) alkaline
battery provides up to 150,000 touches; back-up lithium
battery
Serial Communications
Baud rate 1200 to
19.2K
Pulse Star
The Pulse Star Probe is actually a vibrating Touch Probe. It has
all the same functionality as the Touch Probe, except it is
highly water resistant, and it is designed to be used in very
noisy areas where a beep might not be heard.
Benefits-- The
Pulse Star has a smaller storage capacity than the standard
Touch Probe, but was designed to be used in more volatile
situations. Being a highly water resistant model, the Pulse
Star can be used in more damp and humid situations. And with
the vibrations, the Pulse Star is better suited for working
around loud machinery.
Specifications:
PulseStar
Physical:
Sealed plated
aluminum case that resists scratches, drops, and water
Weight:
3.7 ounces (105 g)
Dimensions:
Length 5-1/8"
diameter 15/16" (130.2 x 23.8 mm)
Memory:
48K
Storage Capacity:
Up to 5400 iButton
ID reads
Battery:
3-volt lithium,
2/3 "A" size (Eveready Energizer EL123AP or equivalent)
Battery Life:
Up to 1 year or up
to 40,000 continuous reads (default settings)
Clock:
Real-time with
capacity to operate up to 1 minute after battery
disconnected
Communications:
IrDA Layer
1(HP/SIR)
Transfer Rate:
Full memory will
transfer in approximately 26 seconds
Data Output:
Access database
and/or ASCII text file
iButton:
Reads ID of all
iButtons
Option to read data stored in 1982, 1985, 1986, 1992,
1993, and 1994 buttons
Touch Memory buttons are electronic memory chips contained in
small, waterproof, stainless steel canisters. All Touch Memory
buttons contain a unique ID number that is unalterable and
identifies each button. There are two types of Touch Memory
buttons: read-only and read/write. The read-only buttons work
like an electronic label inside a durable metal shell. The
read/write buttons provide the same protection and durability
and also allow you to store information on-site -- a feature
paper-based labels cannot offer. Read/write buttons provide
4,000 bits of memory space for writing data and the button's
lithium battery retains the data for up to ten years.
d
to the enclosed memory chip circuit, and the bottom and sides
provide a signal ground. When you touch a button with the
TouchProbe, an electrical connection is established and data is
transferred instantaneously.
The TouchProbe's rugged durability and real-time internal clock
make it ideal for applications in agriculture, transportation,
security, manufacturing, and maintenance tracking.
Memory-- The TouchProbe is available with 128K of
internal memory, which allows you to store over 5,000 button
reads before downloading the data to the computer. The
TouchProbe automatically date- and time-stamps each button read
and stores a complete record of all button transactions for
later transfer to your computer.
Battery -- With the TouchProbe, you'll never need to
worry about running out of power. The TouchProbe's 9-volt
alkaline battery requires no recharging and provides up to
150,000 uninterrupted button reads. The lithium back-up battery
retains the stored data when replacing the 9-volt battery.
Extend your TouchProbe's battery life up to double by replacing
the 9-volt alkaline battery with a 9-volt lithium battery.
The Pulse Star Probe is actually a vibrating Touch Probe. It has
all the same functionality as the Touch Probe, except it is
highly water resistant, and it is designed to be used in very
noisy areas where a beep might not be heard.