Tibbo’s New Bus Probe Implements Digital Input Over Modbus
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Tibbo is proud to introduce the newest member of our RS485 Modbus Sensor family — Bus Probe #06. Having a sensor input in the compact Bus Probe form factor simplifies system wiring and installation. Multiple BP#06s can be deployed in a distributed fashion and close to the signal sources.
BP#06 is a low-power, unidirectional opto-isolated digital input (DI) designed for use with 2- or 3-wire sensors. It’s optimized for 24VDC industrial inputs and is equipped with high-voltage and reverse polarity protection. It features two sampling modes — instant and digitally filtered — for greater flexibility when designing your products.
BP#06 is equipped with input (sinking) current regulation, as well as voltage and current thresholds compliant with IEC 61131-2 Type 3 criteria. Its RS485 lines feature ±65V fault and short-circuit protection, a ±40V common-mode voltage range, and hot-swap protection.
Like its siblings, BP#06 communicates via the Modbus RTU protocol over the RS485 interface and is supported by Tibbo’s Bus Probe Firmware Updater and Test web apps.
TiOS Update Introduces New Programming Object
At Tibbo, we not only create great IoT products, but also continuously support and improve them. This month, we have released a new version of Tibbo OS (TiOS) for the EM2000 programmable module, EM2001 IoT board, and the TPP2(G2) and TPP3(G2) of the Tibbo Project System (TPS).
These platforms now feature the i2c. object. As its name implies, this new programming object is dedicated to facilitating your applications’ I²C interactions, such as working with Tibbo’s Cable Probes via Tibbit #00-3. It natively supports clock stretching and arbitration. Those in the know will instantly recognize the importance of these features when working with non-memory I²C devices.
This easy-to-use object removes the need to use libraries for I²C operations, resulting in leaner, more reliable, and less complicated code.
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New Yocto Image Streamlines Development
This month, we have published a new official build of Tibbo’s Yocto-based distribution for the LTPP3(G2). This updated base image includes numerous improvements, bug fixes, and quality-of-life enhancements to support your projects better.
Our Yocto distro has gained the WireGuard communications protocol for implementing virtual private networks (VPNs), improved cellular connectivity support, and Bash is now the default shell for the root user. In addition, expect a faster boot thanks to streamlined loading of the network interface and Nginx.
This release supports an additional OUI for the Plus1 SoC‘s Ethernet controllers’ MAC addresses. On top of the numerous minor improvements and optimizations, the new image also includes IRQ- and GPIO-related fixes and updated drivers. For LTPP3(G2) boards with the optional wireless module installed, the Wi-Fi interface is enabled by default as well.
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